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Sep 18
Official image of the game Away on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam: An indie game is available for free and a gift is offered to Counter-Strike players

An unusual game is available for free on Steam for a limited time. In addition, Counter-Strike Nexon players can receive a gift to celebrate the game's 11th anniversary.
Alexis Stegmann, 18 Sep 2025 11:14
The LattePanda Iota can be passively or actively cooled delivering between 6 and 15 Watts of power to an Intel N150 (Image Source: LattePanda)

LattePanda SBC packs four x86 cores, M.2 and PCIe FPC into a Raspberry Pi form factor

LattePanda is synonymous with bringing x86 CPUs to compact and hacker friendly designs. The latest Iota single board computer packs a broad range of features and IO into a footprint similar to a Raspberry Pi.
David Devey, 18 Sep 2025 10:19
The CMF Headphone Pro have a scroll wheel on one of the earcups. (Image source: CMF by Nothing)

CMF by Nothing's first headphones will have a scroll wheel and a colorful design

Nothing's CMF sub-brand has provided an early look at its first pair of headphones ahead of its launch later this month. The CMF Headphone Pro, as it is called, has a colorful design, a scroll wheel, and a slider key.
Habeeb Onawole, 18 Sep 2025 10:16
The DLC is available as a standalone purchase for $25 or free for players who pre-ordered the base game. (Image Source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed Shadows: First major DLC "Claws of Awaji" launched

Ubisoft has released the first major expansion for Assassin's Creed Shadows, titled "Claws of Awaji," featuring over 10 hours of new story content set on a mysterious Japanese island. The DLC introduces new weapons, enemies, and gear while continuing the adventures of protagonists Naoe and Yasuke.
Nitisha Upadhye, 18 Sep 2025 10:03
Ninkear M7 with AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and 16 GB DDR4 RAM (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Quiet budget mini PC for the home office: review of the Ninkear M7 with Ryzen 5 APU for office & multimedia

The Ninkear M7 is a compact mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and combines solid everyday performance with a stylish aluminum casing. For around $350, it is aimed at users who are looking for a space-saving computer for office, study, multimedia, or streaming. Our short test shows whether the Ninkear M7 lives up to this.
Sebastian Bade, 18 Sep 2025 10:00
Lily Whiteley as Charlie with a rescued joey (Image source: Flixster)

Kangaroo (2025): a true story family film hits cinemas

The Australian family film Kangaroo premieres today, bringing the real-life story of Chris “Brolga” Barns and the Kangaroo Sanctuary to cinemas. Directed by Kate Woods and written by Harry Cripps and Melina Marchetta, it pairs Outback landscapes with heartfelt storytelling, quirky wildlife moments, and a strong Australian cast. The production also highlights the cultural and economic impact of filmmaking in the Northern Territory.
Jonathan Bester, 18 Sep 2025 09:29
The electric Tesla Model 3 sedan (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla supplier Panasonic targets 25% EV driving range boost with breakthrough battery tech by 2027

Panasonic has revealed it is developing a new battery technology that could hit the market in 2027. The Tesla battery supplier promises it could boost electric vehicle driving range by 25 percent.
David Odejide, 18 Sep 2025 09:20
A screengrab from Skate. (image source Steam Community)

Skate. sees early access fans praise gameplay but slam live-service, missing game modes, and broken trick system

While there is a silver lining for skate, a lot needs to be improved to bring the game up to speed with player expectations that center around limited content availability and criticism over its live-service model, even as it advertises itself as an early access title.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Sep 2025 08:42
An in-game screenshot of Silent Hill f (image source: Konami)

Famitsu review rates Silent Hill f as the highest rated game in the series to date

The rating, a cumulative 36/40, is the highest Famitsu has ever awarded the franchise, as the publication praises Silent Hill f's visuals, plotline, and combat.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Sep 2025 08:32
The Yoga Tab costs $599.99. Pictured: a promo picture of the tablet. (Image source: Lenovo)

Versatile Lenovo Yoga Tab hits the market with 11.1-inch 144 Hz display

The Lenovo Yoga Tab was officially introduced in early September 2025, and now, the company has made it available for purchase. This new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 tablet is being offered in only one configuration, and it costs $549.99.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Sep 2025 08:02
A budget gaming PC with an Intel Arc A380 and Nvidia RTX 3060 running Cyberpunk 2077 using Lossless Scaling for dual-GPU frame generation, showing FPS counters on screen (Image source: ETA Prime via YouTube)

This $100 Intel GPU pushes Cyberpunk 2077 to 150 FPS and Borderlands 4 to 120 FPS with an RTX 3060 and a $7 Steam app

Dual-GPU builds are back, well, sort of. In a recent video, YouTuber ETA Prime paired an RTX 3060 with an Intel Arc A380 to offload frame generation using Lossless Scaling. Frame generation is a divisive feature: some gamers love it, others hate it. But most would agree that if machine learning can give ageing GPUs a new lease of life, that’s a win for the gaming community.
Anmol Dubey, 18 Sep 2025 07:42
The A19 Pro offers a big jump in GPU performance. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple A19 Pro hands-on GPU benchmarks show 40% upgrade versus A18 Pro but the Snapdragon 8 Elite is hardly inferior

Apple's new A19 Pro has been put through a series of GPU benchmark tests. The chipset on the iPhone 17 Pro Max constantly outperforms the A18 Pro on the iPhone 16 Pro Max by about 40%, but fails to flat-out dominate the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Dimensity 9400.
Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2025 07:29
The Aurzen Eazze D1R Cube ships with a Roku TV remote. (Image source: Aurzen)

Aurzen Eazze D1R Cube is the first projector to ship with Roku TV OS, and it costs under $200

Aurzen's Eazze D1R Cube is the first projector to ship with Roku TV OS out of the box. It has a native 1080p resolution, 330 ANSI lumens brightness, auto-focus and auto-keystone correction, and a sealed optical engine; and for a limited time, it can be purchased for $179.99 instead of $249.99.
Habeeb Onawole, 18 Sep 2025 06:29
A hand holding a Steam Deck OLED (Image source: Georgiy Lyamin via Unsplash; cropped)

Deal | Over $180 worth of Steam Deck Verified games now $14 on Humble Bundle

The latest Humble Bundle package — Critter Chaos — is packed with 8 games worth $183 going for $14. These games give you the freedom to play as a wide variety of creatures — from pets to monsters. All the games in the bundle are Steam Deck-verified.
Chibuike Okpara, 18 Sep 2025 04:50
The original Pixel Fold is on sale at a hefty discount (image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Refurbished Google Pixel Fold available for under $600 in limited-time sale

The original Pixel Fold from 2023 is now available at a heavily discounted price. You can get it for under $600, nearly 60% cheaper than its original asking price of $1,800.
Anil Ganti, 18 Sep 2025 04:12
A single fiber computer integrating transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, and LEDs into a flexible, washable strand (Image source : Nano-Micro Letters)

Researchers weave a full computer into a single washable fiber

A new “fiber computer” weaves sensors, processing, and wireless communication directly into clothing, hinting at a future of truly wearable tech.
Santiago Nino, 18 Sep 2025 03:39
Don't sleep on the Legion 9 18 if you're on the lookout for one of the better 18-inch gaming laptops available (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Underrated Lenovo Legion 9 18 has more upgrade options than laptops from Razer, MSI, and others

Surprisingly, Lenovo's lesser-known 18-inch Legion laptop offers more SODIMM and M.2 SSD expansion slots than most competing laptops from popular gaming brands.
Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2025 01:55
AMD has launched four new Ryzen Pro desktop CPUs for enterprise users (image source: AMD)

AMD announces four new Ryzen Pro desktop CPUs

AMD has shown off four new enterprise-grade Ryzen Pro CPUs for desktops. Three of them belong to the Ryzen 9000 series with Zen 5 cores, while the fourth is a Ryzen 7000 series model with Zen 4 cores.
Anil Ganti, 18 Sep 2025 01:47
Keychron BM series budget office mice have officially launched. (Image source: Keychron)

Keychron launches 3 new cheap wireless mice with long battery life and silent clicks

Keychron has officially launched three new office mice that come in at a low price of $19.99. The BM22, BM24, BM25 are part of Keychron's office mouse line-up, and they feature long battery life, compact, ergonomic designs, and, in some cases, silent switches to avoid interruptions.
Julian van der Merwe, 18 Sep 2025 01:45
Asus ROG Ally with Xbox full-screen experience (Image source: Asus, Microsoft Xbox Gaming with edits)

Xbox full screen mode on original Asus ROG Ally boosts gaming handheld performance, but with caveats

Even before the Asus ROG Xbox Ally release date, gamers are testing the new Xbox full-screen experience. In one benchmark, ROG Ally performance sees noteworthy improvements in this mode. Still, similar results are possible on other Windows 11 handhelds after disabling background apps.
Adam Corsetti, 18 Sep 2025 01:00
The MP100 mini PC is available in a new version (Image source: Blackview)

Blackview MP100: AMD-powered mini PC with up to 64GB RAM launches in new configuration

Blackview has released a new mini PC, or at least a new model variant. The MP100 should offer sufficient processing power for various use cases and can handle multiple monitors, while its price is relatively low.
Silvio Werner, 18 Sep 2025 00:28
Hades is seeing its biggest-ever discount on Steam right now, thanks to the approaching Hades 2 full release. Pictured - screenshot from the game trailer. (Image source: Supergiant games YouTube - Edited)

Deal | 75% off on Steam: 10+ GOTY award-winning action roguelike gets its biggest-ever discount

Hades is now 75% off on Steam, at its lowest ever price of $6.24. The award-winning roguelike runs great on Steam Deck and the deal ends September 25, just ahead of Hades II’s launch.
Anubhav Sharma, 18 Sep 2025 00:10
Sep 17
A screenshot from Buckshot Roulette that showcases the game's creepy atmosphere as you play against the Dealer. (Image Source: Steam)

Deal | Buckshot Roulette: An addictive and creepy Russian Roulette simulator now just $1.79 on Steam for a limited time

2024's macabre sleeper hit, Buckshot Roulette, is 40% off on Steam right now for a limited time. It's available at its lowest recorded price of $1.79, a steal for the many hours of replayability. It currently sits on an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam.
Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Sep 2025 23:31
Vibe coders have to face inconsistent performance of AI models (Image source: Generated using OpenAI)

Open source tool measures the stupidity level of AI models

A new open-source tool is offering real-time monitoring of multiple AI models, including OpenAI GPT-5, Claude Opus 4, and Gemini 2.5 Pro. The first of its kind, it can detect "when AI companies reduce model capability to save costs." The benchmarks can run against the users' own OpenAI, xAI, Anthropic, or Google API keys as well.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Sep 2025 23:21
The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse in dramatic lighting

Logitech's new gaming mouse mimics the best gaming keyboards and adds haptic feedback along with web-based G Hub — G Pro X2 Superstrike launch

Logitech has refreshed its G Pro X2 gaming mouse with a Superstrike variant that delivers a handful of interesting features in the familiar G Pro X symmetrical shape. The new G Pro X2 Superstrike features Lightspeed wireless and inductive switches with adjustable actuation and haptic feedback. Logitech also seems to be creating a web driver for the Superstrike.
Julian van der Merwe, 17 Sep 2025 23:19
Apple's most powerful desktop, the M3 Ultra-powered Mac Studio (pictured), apparently has issues with updating to macOS 26 Tahoe. (Image source: Apple, w/ edits)

Apple's most powerful desktop cannot install latest version of macOS

Several users that own a Mac Studio with Apple's M3 Ultra chip have reported that their desktop cannot install macOS 26 Tahoe, the latest version of macOS. This is apparently due to a bug that may relate to an inability to properly recognize the machine's neural engine.
Sam Medley, 17 Sep 2025 22:59
Devialets latest Phantom speaker is compact and provides up to 108dB (Image source: Devialet)

Devialet Phantom Ultimate promises up to 108dB and 14Hz bass in a compact speaker

Devialet has upgraded its iconic Phantom speaker as part of a new Ultimate version, which keeps its compact dimensions but supposedly offers an impressive sound pressure of 108dB and bass frequency down to 14Hz. The Devialet Phantom Ultimate also sports smart features and can be paired to create a pair of stereo speakers.
Hannes Brecher, 17 Sep 2025 22:35
The Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner P30 is launching globally. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner P30: New cordless vacuum cleaner is light and handy

Xiaomi is launching a new cordless vacuum cleaner, the Vacuum Cleaner P30, onto the global market. Its low weight and powerful motor makes it particularly handy and versatile.
Marcus Schwarten, 17 Sep 2025 21:40
Promotional artwork that displays new updates for Google's Discover feed on smartphones. (Image Source: Google)

Google's Discover feed will now show social media posts and YouTube Shorts from creators you follow

Google is rolling out an update for its Discover feed that the company claims will make it easier to find and follow creators and publishers you are interested in. It will go beyond just showing articles from sources to more formats that let you easily explore the content they post.
Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Sep 2025 21:39
Image from the game MindsEye. (Image source: IO Interactive)

The MindsEye actor thought the game's failure would end his career

The actor who played Jacob Diaz in Mindseye spoke about the resounding failure of this GTA-like game. In particular, he shared his fears about his future.
Alexis Stegmann, 17 Sep 2025 21:08
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is expected to launch soon as a more affordable alternative to the 5G model. (Image source: Samsung, edited)

Leak: Samsung Galaxy A17 4G launching soon for the equivalent of $175 with 6 years of updates and AMOLED display

The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was the most popular Android smartphone in the world last quarter, and Samsung is expected to launch a more affordable 4G model of its direct successor soon. The Galaxy A17 4G is already listed at one retailer, including details on the features and pricing.
Hannes Brecher, 17 Sep 2025 21:01
IBR500: Single-board computer launches with MediaTek SoC. (Image source: iBASE)

IBR500: Single-board computer with COM port is an alternative to the Raspberry Pi

iBASE offers a new single-board computer that can be used for IoT or AI applications, and can directly connect two monitors. M.2 expansion cards are supported, as are various operating systems.
Silvio Werner, 17 Sep 2025 21:01
The Alldocube comes in a single colour and memory option. (Image source: Alldocube)

Alldocube Ultra Pad: Alldocube releases new tablet with 15,000 mAh battery and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset

Alldocube is now selling the Ultra Pad, an Android tablet backed by a 13-inch display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset and a 15,000 mAh battery. The Alldocube Ultra Pad is relatively inexpensive too, despite also containing 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2025 20:55
The Legion Go 2 is much larger and heavier than the Legion Go it replaces. (Image source: Lenovo)

Legion Go 2: Lenovo releases new OLED gaming handheld in more markets with Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen Z2 APUs

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 has now reached the UK and Europe after its official debut earlier this month. Starting at £899 in the UK and rising to £1,099 with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, the Legion Go 2 costs around €1,495 including taxes in the Eurozone.
Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2025 20:47
Side-by-side image of the green iPhone 17 with dual cameras and the orange iPhone 17 Pro with triple cameras. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro shows lower stability than iPhone 17 in GPU ray tracing stress test

Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro with the A19 Pro chip deliver impressive GPU performance in benchmarks, but stability results from the 3DMark Solar Bay Extreme stress test tell a different story.
Anmol Dubey, 17 Sep 2025 20:42
Screenshot from the GTA 6 trailer. (Image source: Rockstar Games on YouTube)

GTA 6 may not be the biggest release in history, according to Take-Two Interactive

While GTA 6 is eagerly awaited by many gamers around the world, Take-Two Interactive is taking a cautious approach, mainly due to the pressure surrounding the game.
Alexis Stegmann, 17 Sep 2025 20:36
Guns in Battlefield 6 will get covered in blood splatter during combat. (Image source: ModernWarzone on X)

Battlefield 6: All weapons and vehicles leaked

Battlefield 6 gameplay footage keeps leaking online and the new set of videos shared on X show two maps, Mirak Valley and Operation Firestorm. The same leaker has also listed all the weapons and vehicles that will be present in the game.
Vineet Washington, 17 Sep 2025 20:23
Switch 2 and PS5 consoles shown on colors of Spanish flag (Image source: Nintendo of America, Sony PlayStation with edits)

Nintendo Switch 2 console sales trail PS5 in one EU nation, with third-party games struggling

Excitement over the Nintendo Switch 2 could be waning in Spain. A popular podcast cited sales data suggesting that Switch 2 sales have fallen behind the PS5. With unpopular Game-Key Cards, buyers are also hesitant to try third-party games on the handheld.
Adam Corsetti, 17 Sep 2025 20:17
CEOs of 4 major forums/platforms have been summoned to testify on October 8, 2025. (Image source: Steam, Reddit, Discord, Twitch,  Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Edited)

Congress summons CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to testify on online radicalization

As of September 17, 2025, the House Oversight Committee of the USA has summoned CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to testify on online radicalization following recent violence.
Anubhav Sharma, 17 Sep 2025 19:49
The Xiaomi 15T will be joining the pricier Xiaomi 15T Pro during a September 24 global launch event. (Image source: Abhishek Yadav)

Xiaomi 15T reveals itself before global release in new leak

The first hands-on image of the Xiaomi 15T has now turned up online before the device's global release later this month. Confirming various hardware specifications ahead of time, the image also reiterates that Leica camera tunings will be returning for Xiaomi's next upper midrange smartphone.
Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2025 19:39
The "iQoo 15" hands-on. (Image source: Geek Village Chief via Weibo)

iQoo 15: New video purports to solve colorful conundrum for upcoming Android flagship

The iQoo 15 is rumored to come with one of the most unique rear panels in the flagship Android smartphone world on its debut later in 2025. A new leak suggests that it might indeed take one of the most unusual approaches to high-end handset design to date. Meanwhile, the device is now officially hyped to outdo the iPhone 17 Pro Max with a higher-resolution display from Samsung.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2025 19:38
Epic Games' next mobile giveaway will be around until the final Thursday of the month, logo pictured. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Leaker reveals next Epic Games Store free game giveaway ahead of schedule

A popular leaker has revealed what is coming next from Epic Games Store and its free game service. Arriving on September 18 and running until September 25, the giveaway will be available for mobile gamers across Android and iOS.
Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2025 19:33
LG’s CineBeam S projector (pictured) can be pre-ordered in the US. (Image source: LG)

LG CineBeam S Mini projector launches in the US

LG is now accepting pre-orders for its new CineBeam S Mini projector in the US. Shipping in the next few weeks, this 4K triple laser model has an ultra short throw ratio of 0.25:1. Other features include 54% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, integrated Dolby Atmos speakers and auto focus.
Polly Allcock, 17 Sep 2025 19:29
The Fenix 7 Pro is one of three smartwatches that can now manually request Garmin's latest stable update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major new update to older Pro smartwatches after prolonged wait

Garmin has quietly started offering its latest stable software update to older Pro-branded smartwatches. Available to download as System Software 23.18 on Fenix 7 Pro, Epix 2 Pro and the Tactix 7 Pro, the new update introduces numerous bug fixes, improvements and new features over recent stable software.
Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2025 19:27
The Xiaomi Redmi 15 comes in three launch colours and two memory options. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches Redmi 15 with affordable UK pricing

Xiaomi has now launched its Redmi 15 smartphone in the UK. To be offered with comparatively affordable pricing, the Xiaomi Redmi 15 contains hardware like a huge 7,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP primary camera and a 144 Hz display.
Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2025 19:22
The Edge 70 looks a lot like Motorola's other recent Edge series smartphones. (Image source: Android Headlines)

Details of mystery new Motorola smartphone emerge following Edge 70 leak

Another unreleased Motorola smartphone has turned up online. Revealing its model number and codename in the process, the mysterious Motorola smartphone is rumoured to be a new Edge series model like the Edge 70 or Edge 70 Pro.
Alex Alderson, 17 Sep 2025 19:17
Apple iPhone Air is only 5.6 mm thick. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air battery life testing shows surprisingly good runtimes despite small 3,149 mAh cell capacity

Dave2D has tested the new Apple iPhone Air, and the battery life testing results are pretty interesting. The phone packs a rather small 3,149 mAh battery, which is considerably smaller than both the regular Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.
Fawad Murtaza, 17 Sep 2025 19:11
Amazfit’s Balance 2 XT smartwatch (pictured) is receiving a software update. (Image source: Amazfit, edited)

Amazfit brings BioCharge and continuous heart rate features to new smartwatch

Amazfit is rolling out software version 3.22.0.4 to another smartwatch. This release, recently reported by users on Reddit, brings the BioCharge energy level score, as well as continuous heart rate monitoring. Plus, users of the Balance 2 XT smartwatch should also find improvements for the heart rate algorithm for one activity.
Polly Allcock, 17 Sep 2025 18:56
Apple's new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 series may not charge faster with older third-party power bricks

The iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Pro Max have just launched alongside a series-first upgrade rated to allow them to charge by 50% in as little as 20 minutes. A review of this technology suggests that it is enabled by a specific version of USB-C charging, that is, moreover, available only from Apple in just one of its own-brand power bricks at the time of writing.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2025 18:50
More smartphones than ever before will feature a variable aperture camera. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung reportedly developing cameras with variable aperture technology

More and more smartphones appear to be getting variable aperture cameras, including flagship models from Xiaomi and Apple iPhone 19 Pro. Samsung Electronics is reportedly developing smartphone cameras with adjustable apertures and will also supply them to other smartphone manufacturers.
Hannes Brecher, 17 Sep 2025 18:35

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