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The newly-released Warhammer 40k: Space Marines 2 has been plagued by some matchmaking issues. In a recent Q&A, the game developer assured players that these problems are being worked upon.

Nintendo officially announced that it, along with The Pokémon Company, had filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, the developer behind the smash-hit game, Palworld. The lawsuit comes as a surprise to absolutely no-one, but Pocketpair has feigned ignorance in its response.

The OnePlus 13 is tipped to launch as part of the first wave of next-gen premium Android smartphones with the flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. Now, it is also backed to debut with an edge over its rivals with a spec typically reserved for the brand's most performance-focused handsets.

Anbernic has released another new retro gaming handheld. This time, it has returned to the chipset that powers the RG556 and RG Cube, which it has paired with vastly improved Hall effect analog sticks.

The HTC Vive Focus Vision is a new standalone VR headset that aims to deliver an immersive gaming experience. Besides featuring the Snapdragon XR2 SoC, it comes with high-resolution LCD panels, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 120-degree field of view.

iQOO asserts that its upcoming Z9-series flagship will be a powerhouse in terms of endurance as well as performance with a new and enlarged battery. The Turbo Plus (or Turbo+) will also debut with MediaTek's most powerful SoC for Android smartphones (right now) later in September 2024.

The Pixel 6, Pixel 7, Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series are set to receive their biggest updates of the year soon. While Google still remains reluctant to reveal when this will occur, a new leak has provided a specific date when Pixel owners should expect to see the first Android 15 stable update for their devices.

The Xiaomi MIX Flip will get a proper global release on an unspecified date this month according to Xiaomi's CEO, Lei Jun. The clamshell foldable which was announced first in China in July will get a wider release and take on similar foldable smartphones from Samsung and Motorola.

The result of a collaboration with Foxconn, Sharp's LDK+ electric minivan concept "focuses on stationary time, viewing the interior as an extension of the living room" with the help of a massive 65-inch display located in the rear. Sadly, it will take a few years for this Japanese brand's first EV to hit the market.

The Huawei MatePad 12 X is one of the newest additions to the company's growing line of tablets. Featuring a slim and lightweight design, the new tablet brings a 12-inch PaperMatte display, has support for the M-Pencil, and sports a premium build.

Huawei has now launched the Watch GT 5, the cheapest smartwatch it has introduced today globally. Available from £229 in the UK and €249 in Europe, the Huawei Watch GT 5 features a stylish design regardless of whether you order its 41 mm or 46 mm edition.

Huawei has finally replaced the Watch GT 3 Pro. In its place has arrived the Watch GT 5 Pro, which starts at £329.99 in the UK and €379 in the Eurozone. Already orderable in multiple markets, the Watch GT 5 Pro comes in two sizes, an AMOLED display and various health tracking features thanks to Huawei's new TruSense sensor.

An update for the Philips Hue app brings two new features for users of Secure cameras. Version 5.26.0, available for iOS and Android, provides new settings to enhance the battery life of wireless security cameras. On top of that, it adds a new indicator to the video livestream.

The 65 and 77-inch LG C4 OLED TV is now available on eBay at a massive discount. The reduced price makes the LG C4 an excellent deal, since the TV boasts a 4K resolution, WOLED technology for infinite contrast and high brightness, and up to a 144 Hz refresh rate.

The Moto G series family is about to get bigger with the addition of a new model that will launch as the Moto G75. Thanks to leaked renders, its design and some key specs have become public knowledge.

Huawei launched the Watch Ultimate globally in April last year, and now, the flagship smartwatch has been refreshed. The company has now launched a new Green colorway for the wearable.

Huawei has now introduced the MatePad Pro 12.2 to Europe. Offered as a direct alternative to Apple's iPad Pro, the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 comes with a tandem OLED display, a floating keyboard dock and stylus support, among other similarities.

Huawei has released a new version of the Watch D with a bevvy of improvements. Specifically, the Huawei Watch D2 is one of the first mass-market smartwatches capable of monitoring blood pressure levels continuously without needing any extra hardware or repeated calibration.

The Anker USB-C to Lightning Cable (3ft, Upcycled-Braided) is now available in the US and some EU countries. This latest accessory for Apple devices offers up to 60W charging and a 480 Mbps data transfer rate. Plus, Anker claims that the cable can last for up to 10 years, though the warranty covers a shorter period.

Manufacturers have started to announce Strix Poini compact computers, and Minisforum has just joined. The company has teased the EliteMini AI370, a new mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Anker is now selling the Zolo USB-C to USB-C Cable (6 ft, 240W, Braided) at its Amazon storefront in the US. Features of the accessory include 240W charging and a 480 Mbps data transfer rate. Plus, the cable is expected to launch in a shorter length in the near future.

DJI has now released the Osmo Action 5 Pro, which replaces last year's Osmo Action 4. Also serving as a rival to the GoPro Hero 13 Black, DJI's alternative is said to offer superior battery life, larger displays and an upgraded camera, among other upgrades.

The launch of DJI's next consumer drone is shaping up. Having recently received regulatory approval in the US, the DJI Air 3S has now popped up in early retailer listings. Seemingly, DJI intends to replace the Air 2S and Air 3 with a cheaper successor, which will be sold with RC-N3 and RC 2 remote controllers.

ChainOpera AI has introduced a decentralized platform and AI app ecosystem, with the sole aim of building an open, collaborative AI economy. By connecting developers with decentralized computing power and community-driven data, the platform enables the creation and sharing of AI applications for all.

Three new Intel CPUs have been spotted online. The Core 5 220H, Core 7 250H and Core 7 250U are essentially Raptor Lake parts that aim to differentiate themselves from Lunar/Arrow Lake SKUs by ditching the "Ultra" tag.

The Redmi Watch 5 Active launch is followed by the Redmi Watch 5 Lite, which receives some interesting upgrades, including an AMOLED display. The smartwatch will be officially unveiled in a few days, with Xiaomi revealing some of the most important features in advance.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is receiving an update in China. HyperOS version 1.2.183 brings bug fixes to the health and fitness tracking wearables, as well as several new features. These include a tool for cycling activities, a mini game and the ability to customize vibrations.

The Casio Rainbow Brick wall watches have landed in North America following a recent launch in Europe. With these six wearables, Casio offers a new colorful design with various models to choose from. Features of the waterproof watches include a countdown timer and a stopwatch.

Xiaomi has recently announced the Redmi Note 14 series, and now, the company has showcased the Pro and Pro+ with new images. These pictures show that the phones will feature a curved screen with a centered punch hole for the selfie camera.

Sony has decided to refresh the WF-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM5. Available globally, the new versions of its popular noise-cancelling audio products arrive in the wake of a similar update for Bose's QuietComfort Ultra alternatives.

Samsung's upcoming mid-range smartphone SoC, the Exynos 1580, has been benchmarked on PowerBoard. It comes with an 8-core CPU and a new Xclipse 540 GPU.

Gamers can once again get their hands on two games in the Epic Games Store this week - a survival roguelite and a popular action game that has 99 percent positive ratings on Steam.

This week, Blizzard fixed multiple issues across more World of Warcraft flavors, including The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, Classic Hardcore, and Classic Era. While some are already in effect and others require realm restarts, many others need a client-side patch to be applied first.

GPD has taken another step towards releasing its long-awaited dual-OLED laptop. Also equipped with an AMD Strix Point APU packing a powerful Radeon 890M iGPU, the GPD Duo will be configurable with up to 64 GB of RAM and will be compatible with eGPUs thanks to the inclusion of an OCuLink port.

The latest version of the Fitbit app for Android has brought a refreshed Heart rate section to some users. Customers reported seeing the changes after installing app version 4.25.2. Amendments include a new name for this page, prioritized daily data and the ability to view historical cardio fitness scores.

Upcoming first-person shooter Trust allows the user to play as a vampire who's back after a century-long sleep to battle humans using vampiric powers or human weapons and technology. This title with a 90s-styled setting and comic book visuals will launch via Steam in the near future, although there is no date set yet.

The Dell XPS 14 9440 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16 GB of RAM, and a 14-inch 120 Hz display has been discounted by a massive 33.3%. This makes the laptop, which is normally rather expensive, a good option for folks who need a modern laptop for multimedia and productivity use.

Anker's upcoming Zolo 140W wall charger surfaced in a new image, featuring a digital display for real-time charging stats—its first in the lineup. The charger includes 2 140W USB-C ports, 1 40W USB-C port and 1 33W USB-A port, alongside a folding plug.

Intel is rumored to launch the Core 200 series, which is expected to be another Raptor Lake Refresh. To tackle this new non-Ultra lineup, AMD is reportedly preparing a non-AI Ryzen 200 series, and it's expected to be a Hawk Point Refresh.

Garmin system software 17.32 is rolling out to one of the brand’s smartwatches. The stable release brings several bug fixes to the wearable, resolving issues with a calculated metric and Wi-Fi syncing. At the time of writing, the company has confirmed that only some users can install the update.

The Redmi Note 14 series is now official. Xiaomi has already started to take reservations for the new phones in China, and the company has revealed the designs of what appears to be the Pro+ and Pro variants. The launch is set for next week.

Bounce Imaging, a leader in tactical camera technology, announced a new thermal imaging version of its throwable 360 camera, the Pit Viper 360. This will be the company's latest offering in the tactical camera space.

With the Shine 2.0 portable wind turbine generator, you can have power all day and all night as long as there's sufficient breeze. And when there's no breeze, its built-in battery will power your devices.

Back again with a 2024 refresh, Snap Inc. is wading into the wearables pool with its latest AR-enabled eyewear, Spectacles '24. Available as a devkit with a monthly subscription, perhaps the fifth time's the charm to garner user excitement. 

Garmin asserts that the Messenger Plus is not the average inReach standalone satellite communicator. It is the first of its line to support photo- and voice note-sending in the complete absence of conventional cellular service. The new accessory is also capable of two-way texts, regular location updates and SOS features.

TSMC, one of the most popular chip manufacturers in the world, has apparently fired up fabrication in the United States. Its first chip is somewhat surprising: the Apple A16 SoC, which powered the iPhone 14 Pro. This may point to the specifications of the upcoming iPhone SE 4.

For whatever reason, it seems Digital Foundry is doing a better job at making the PlayStation 5 Pro look appealing than Sony itself. The publication's recently uploaded YouTube video delivers an analysis of the PS5 Pro's commendable improvements over the base PS5 in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, making a solid case for the PS5 Pro's existence.

The new Apple iPhone 16 series is finally being reviewed in the flesh, with a performance test showcasing the CPU capabilities of both the A18 on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, and the A18 Pro on the "Pro" and "Pro Max".

Reolink has announced that its latest Battery Doorbell is the industry's first to debut with a 2K resolution conferred by a 4MP camera, thereby offering a potentially clearer, sharper and more detailed picture of a visitor. The new home security accessory is also touted to come with upgraded Wi-Fi connectivity and not to demand monthly fees from the user.

Bose has launched a new pair of QuietComfort Earbuds. Unlike the Ultra variant, these new Bluetooth buds have a relatively affordable tag, $179. However, like the expensive wireless earbuds, the new ones have a couple of premium features.