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Microsoft is currently giving away two games from indie developer Lonely Troops - one RPG and one strategy game. But gamers need to be quick. The offer is only valid for two more days.

The Lenovo Tab Plus is hardly what can be considered a powerhouse. However, its suprisingly excellent 8-speaker audio system from JBL and 90 Hz IPS display make it an outstanding choice for entertainment use along with some occasional productivity.

A shady 4chan leak suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 might be called "Nintendo Superior," with magnetic Joy-Cons, a 7-inch+ display, and analog triggers similar to the Steam Deck. As with all anonymous leaks, take this information with a heavy dose of skepticism until Nintendo confirms anything officially.

Xgimi is launching a new version of the existing projector. It promises a decent resolution and can be used without a player. Thanks to the rechargeable battery, it can also be used on the move without any problems.

Anker has made the MagGo USB-C adapter official. With a 3-in-1 design, it can charge the iPhone and expand the storage through SD and TF slots. The launch price is $34.99.

Lenovo's Legion Y700 is a gaming tablet that has recieved widespread acclaim from tech reviewers. The tablet's 2024 refresh is expected soon, as confirmed by Lenovo's Weibo handle, and will likely boast the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC as indicated by the tablet's recent Geekbench appearance.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price has leaked online. The figure, if true, is quite exciting, since the leaked Switch 2 MSRP is only a modest increase over the inflation-adjusted OG Switch launch price. Additionally, we also have some information regarding the imminent announcement of Nintendo's next-gen console.

With a history of over two decades and previously known as OpenBeOS, today's Haiku is pushing forward with the release of the R1 Beta 5 preview version. This community-driven project aims to provide a modern open-source operating system that's also backward-compatible with BeOS.

GMKtec has unveiled the NucBox K8 Plus in China, a slightly upgraded version of the non-Plus mini PC. The new unit has a better port selection, with two USB4 ports and one OCuLink port. It can also max out at a higher TDP, thanks to the new cooler.

A brand-new chip powers the latest Apple iPhone 16 Pro series, the A18 Pro. In a recent Geekbench CPU test, this SoC scored higher than the A17 Pro, and now, it has outscored the predecessor and even the Apple M1 in the latest GPU benchmark.

Oprah Winfrey has interviewed AI technology leaders and the public in an hour-long ABC broadcast titled AI and the Future of Us. The show was created to help the public better understand the benefits and threats of current and emerging AI. The luminaries included Microsoft founder and ex-CEO Bill Gates, and OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman.

Microsoft has officially announced its intent to move security measures out of the kernel, following the Crowdstrike disaster a few short months ago. The removal of kernel access for security solutions would likely revolutionise running Windows games on the Steam Deck and other Linux systems.

CD Projekt Red just recently added AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 with Frame Generation to Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion. Although the results in a nearly 100% bump in frame rates, there are visual trade-offs that fans aren't exactly pleased with.

The Ig Nobel was awarded to Japanese researchers demonstrating back end ventillation of animals with oxygen works to maintain blood oxygenation. Although seemingly unusual, other researchers demonstrated decades ago that mice could survive when submerged in oxygenated perfluorodecalin, so oxygenating animals by flooding the intenstines with this liquid is not unexpected.

The Bat Signal has been illuminated for fans looking to take their Batman and custom PC build obsessions to the next level. Despite featuring modest specs, there are seldom opportunities to snag a PC build with this level of quality and attention to detail.

A brand-new leak has shed light on the upcoming Huawei Watch GT 5 smartwatch, set to launch on September 19. The Watch GT 4 successor will feature new 'TruSense' tech and Health Glance, among other upgrades, and will be available in both 41mm and 46mm sizes. Pricing is expected to start around €250.

An official support page has revealed the upcoming Meta Quest 3S will be able to easily switch to passthrough mode thanks to a new button specially made for this purpose. The page also confirms the headset's official name.

AOC has released another batch of monitors under its budget G4 series. Available in multiple markets, the CQ27G4X, C27G4ZXU, Q27G4XF and CG32G4VE all feature high refresh rates, fast response times and Adaptive-Sync technologies.

Google has still not delivered a proper alternative to Samsung DeX yet. However, it has taken new steps to doing so by adding desktop window support to Android 15 for Pixel devices like the Pixel Tablet.

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has announced an action calling to end what it calls “unfair practices” relating to in-game purchases. It doesn't dance around the issue, either, calling game companies out for their claims that gamers prefer in-game currencies and subtly accusing game developers of manipulating the whims of children for monetary gain.

AOOSTAR has just revealed its GEM10 370 mini PC, powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. This mini PC features 12 cores, a base clock of 2.0 GHz, Radeon 890M graphics, and supports three PCIe 4.0 SSDs. The PC, with a compact 0.6L size, outperforms Intel's Core Ultra 9 and Apple's M3 in benchmarks.

Xiaomi has introduced a new power bank with 10,000 mAh capacity, 165W fast charging, and a built-in USB-C cable. The pre-order price in China is CNY 199, which is about $28.

Tuxedo's recently introduced Gemini 17 Gen3 is a powerful 17-inch desktop replacement laptop, powered by AMD's Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU and up to the RTX 4070 Laptop GPU along with a color accurate 165 Hz IPS display. The laptop is an impressive package, especially for fans of the Linux operating system.

At $999.99, the 65-inch Hisense 65U8N smart TV is $50 above its all-time low price, but no less than 33% below the $1,499.99 Amazon list price. Its highlights include 144 Hz refresh, a QLED panel with full array local dimming, Alexa compatibility, 2.1.2 multi-channel surround sound, and more.

Samsung's 48-inch S90D is a great option for a compact OLED TV that offers a commendable vieweing experience. Thanks to an ongoing bundle offer on Amazon, the 48-inch S90D can now be purchased for its lowest-ever price along with a $100 Xbox gift card and a 1-year protection plan.

OPPO has let the model numbers for some of its next-gen smartphones slip in their latest leak, according to a new report. They include the mid-range K13 as well as the flagship Find X8 and X8 Pro. The latter is now also slated to have a variant with cutting-edge satellite connectivity, despite the fact that it is not even believed to be the most premium handset of its line-up.

Anker is rumored to be releasing a new SOLIX C200X power station in 2024. The portable device is said to share many similarities with the recently launched SOLIX C300, though it has a lower capacity. Features include AC outlets, multiple 140W USB-C outputs and support for various charging methods.

It seems that Anbernic could be preparing to introduce a new retro gaming handheld with a 1:1 aspect ratio display. Allegedly, the device may debut as the RG Cube XX with the RG Cube as the basis for its design.

Xiaomi is selling a new 50W Wireless Car Charger Kit in China. The accessory has motorized clamp arms to hold your phone in place, and there are three ways to mount it in your car. Other features include air ducts for heat dissipation, an indicator light and multiple input ports.

A new leak from Moore's Law is dead highlights some performance metrics of the PlayStation 5 Pro. Apparently, the console will be able to run games at 4K 60 FPS natively, with a possibility of a 4K 120 FPS mode being explored.

Samsung has already officially registered the Galaxy S25 Ultra in China, according to a new report. The next-gen flagship Android smartphone is now backed to catch up to the new iPhone 16 series with the ability to use satellites as well as 4G/LTE and 5G - in that country, at least. The new leak also purports to confirm more potentially disappointing news about the S25 Ultra's specs.

Honor has now delivered its first update for the global version of the Magic V3. Rolling out now at over 1 GB, the new firmware claims to bring various improvements to the device, including AI Eraser and enhanced security when switching between USB connection modes.

Xiaomi has updated its Redmi series with another new release. However, rather than being the long-awaited Redmi Note 14 series, Xiaomi has pushed ahead with a new 14th generation Redmi release called the Redmi 14R 5G.

United will be retrofitting its planes with bigger seatback displays and charging outlets as it provides free high-speed Starlink Internet on all of its planes, starting in 2025.

Lenovo has launched the Xiaoxin Elephant monochrome laser printer in China. The new model can also scan and copy, and offers automatic double-sided printing. Plus, there are various ways to connect to the printer and a direct printing feature for a popular messaging app.

DJI has released plenty of new devices this year. While the Osmo Action 5 Pro is next on the list, early evidence suggests that a new Ronin camera gimbal stabiliser is already in development after the RS 4 and RS 4 Mini.

As usual when it has to pad the end-of-quarter shipping numbers, Tesla has introduced an exciting new Model Y and Model 3 APR financing deal.

With the Pad 2 Lite, Realme presents an affordable multimedia tablet that offers a 10.95-inch 90 Hz display, quad speakers, and a large battery for a first-class streaming and web experience at an attractive price.

As the fastest model, the Core Ultra 9 285K will feature 8 P-cores and 16 E-cores, followed by the Core Ultra 7 265K with 8 P-core and 12 E-cores, and the Core Ultra 5 245K with 6 P-core and 8 E-cores. There will also be KF variants with no iGPU for the Core Ultra 7 and Core Ultra 5 processors. The iGPU side will only feature the Arc Alchemist solutions from Meteor Lake instead of the new Battlemage versions from Lunar Lake.

A new image of Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro reveals the charging case in all its glory, confirming its built-in display for battery and ambient sound indicators. With specs like dual drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, LDAC support, and up to 30 hours of ANC playback, the earbuds are expected to launch at $149.99 in October.

Vivo's next generation of flagship smartphones will be launched on October 14 in China. There's no word about its global launch, but that usually happens a few weeks after.

In the ever-expanding arena of mini PCs, offerings by GEEKOM have always stood out as admirable options. The company's latest GT1 Mega mini PC aims to do the same, packing up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU in a sub-1-liter chassis.

AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 processors have seemingly suffered a terrible launch with low sales. The situation, according to the leaked information, is so bad that AMD distributors are receiving substantial requests for returns from retailers like Best Buy.

The Philips Hue Centura recessed spotlight has been upgraded with new GU10 technology. The new version of the smart light is brighter than its predecessor and has a notably longer expected lifetime. The spotlight can generate white and colored light and be controlled remotely via an app.

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Smart Bathroom Heater N1 in China, which is currently available to pre-order. Not only does this smart home product provide heating, it can also draw fresh air into the bathroom and has a built-in light. Plus, it comes with a wireless remote control panel and can be adjusted with voice commands.

Garmin stable software version 20.26 has been released for some smartwatches. The update provides various bug fixes for the wearable alongside new features and enhancements. However, not all users were happy with one change made by Garmin, affecting their running metrics.

Xiaomi has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the new Mijia Body Composition Scale S400 Pro in China. The latest model offers a 3.5-inch display, an upgrade on the original S400 smart scale. You can use the product to track 25 health metrics, with historical data viewable on the device.

Initially supposed to arrive two weeks ago, Ubuntu 22.04.5 was delayed until yesterday. This point-release for the 22.04 LTS branch comes with multiple updates and fixes, as usual. The list of updated components includes Ruby 3.0, PHP 8.1.2, BIND 9.18.1, Apache 2.4.52, PostgreSQL 14.2, MySQL 8.0.28, and more.

On Steam, gamers can currently secure a racing game with a 98 percent discount, which is very popular on Steam and regularly costs $50.

Tales of the Shire will be the first game in The Lord of the Rings universe that is not about slaughtering orcs. Unfortunately, the game will not be released in 2024 as originally planned. As the developers have announced, the release date has been postponed.