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Aug 24
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Powerful design upgrade

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 eliminates the biggest weakness of its predecessor and is finally super slim. However, this comes with a few compromises, as our review shows. We have summarised these for you in a compact format.
Daniel Schmidt, 24 Aug 2025 11:00
The official logo of NASA (Image source: NASA)

NASA postpones launch for the sixth time, this time indefinitely

NASA has now postponed the launch of its TOMEX+ sounding rocket mission for the sixth time, and this time, there is no set date for the launch. The TOMEX+ is a mission with the goal of tracking turbulence in the Earth's mesopause.
Chibuike Okpara, 24 Aug 2025 10:08
The electric 2025 Cheverolet Equinox EV SUV (Image source: Chevrolet)

Deal | Chevrolet Equinox EV lease special: $225/month for 24 months with incentives and Costco offer

The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT FWD is available for lease for as low as $225/month for 24 months. The special deal will allow you drive off with a 319-mile driving range SUV if you sign up before September 2.
David Odejide, 24 Aug 2025 10:05
Prototype of the miniaturized Vectrex console (Image source: vectrex.com)

Gamescom 2025: Vectrex presents a prototype of the iconic vector console in a miniature version

The new prototype of the miniaturized Vectrex console, unveiled at Gamescom 2025, aims to revive the unique early-1980s gaming experience with a vector display for a modern audience — this time, through crowdfunding.
Anton Avdyushkin, 24 Aug 2025 09:50
The A9 Max is currently available at $999. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: Geekom)

Geekom A9 Max: New Strix Point mini PC becomes officially available with launch discount

The Geekom A9 Max is now officially available in the global market, and the company is offering a promotional discount price. This new AMD Strix Point mini PC with 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage is currently available at $999.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Aug 2025 09:43
The Audio-Technica Hatsune Miku ATH-M50xSTS-USB MIKU headset is decorated with Miku design elements. (Image source: Audio-Technica)

Audio-Technica launches limited-edition Hatsune Miku ATH-M50xSTS-USB MIKU headset for live streaming

Audio-Technica has unveiled the ATH-M50xSTS-USB MIKU, a limited-edition streaming headset featuring Hatsune Miku-inspired design and studio-grade audio specs. Tailored for live streamers, it comes with two sets of ear pads, a noise-reducing boom mic, and USB connectivity.
David Chien, 24 Aug 2025 07:06
Photos taken by the Italian LICIACube of the asteroid after the impact (Image source: NASA, ASI, and University of Maryland; cropped)

35.3 million lbs displaced: Data on spacecraft's collision with asteriod is released

NASA’s DART collided with the asteroid Dimorphos three years ago. Scientists sent a small satellite to take images of the scene close-up so they could analyze the impact. Understanding the impact of this collision will be helpful in planetary defense efforts.
Chibuike Okpara, 24 Aug 2025 06:02
Amazon has given the JBL Live 460NC headphones a substantial 69% discount, its biggest ever. (Image source: JBL)

Deal | JBL Live 460NC ANC headphones at lowest price ever

The JBL Live 460NC noise-cancelling wireless headphones have dropped to their lowest price ever at Amazon for the Labor Day holiday. The lightweight on-ear model can be controlled by voice assistant in addition to physical controls.
David Chien, 24 Aug 2025 04:35
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond banner is shown (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo of America YouTube)

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Switch 2 demo draws mixed reactions as game still lacks exact release date

The Metroid Prime 4 release date remains a vague 2025 projection. A Gamescom demo is keeping players invested in the Switch 2 game, but it hasn’t relieved all fears of a delay. A YouTube podcaster was “incredibly disappointed” with its cumbersome mouse mode and the lack of new gameplay shown.
Adam Corsetti, 24 Aug 2025 02:20
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen.1 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's new business convertible ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 suffers from the 60 Hz display

The new convertible ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 convinces with good business features including 5G connectivity, but you only get 60 Hz displays with the Full-HD resolution. Considering the high price, this is hard to justify.
Andreas Osthoff, 24 Aug 2025 01:22
FugakuNEXT sets Japan’s path to zetta scale (Image source: RIKEN)

FugakuNEXT: Japan’s $740 million supercomputer aims for zetta-scale performance with Nvidia GPUs

RIKEN, Fujitsu and Nvidia are joining forces on FugakuNEXT, Japan’s next flagship supercomputer. Targeting 600 EFLOPS FP8 and a hundred-fold performance boost over Fugaku, the system combines new Fujitsu CPUs and Nvidia GPU accelerators to power AI-driven science by 2030.
Nathan Ali, 24 Aug 2025 00:28
Nvidia submits downgraded B30 chip for U.S. export approval to China (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia pitches new B30 chip to Washington for China, with 80 percent of Blackwell's peak performance

Nvidia has submitted its new B30 AI GPU variant to U.S. officials, aiming for approval to ship to China with reduced performance. The chip is said to deliver up to 80 percent of full Blackwell capability, but political hurdles, Beijing’s skepticism over H20, and growing domestic rivals could shape its future.
Nathan Ali, 24 Aug 2025 00:11
Aug 23
A grip case is among the official accessories that will be released for the AYN Thor. (Image source: AYN Technologies)

Here are the official accessories for the AYN Thor

Ahead of the AYN Thor's arrival later this year, the manufacturer has also revealed a slew of official accessories for the handheld. The lineup includes protective cases, screen protectors, and travel cases.
Habeeb Onawole, 23 Aug 2025 23:43
A bus parked in a snowy area (Image source: Juan Encalada via Unsplash; cropped)

Russia targets 50% driverless vehicles by 2050, with autonomous trucks already active

Russia's Ministry of Transport has set a bold target for 2050 — at least half of the vehicles on the road should be driverless. Right now, about 90 driverless trucks are already transporting freight on the country's toll roads.
Chibuike Okpara, 23 Aug 2025 23:09
The mid-range AT3 RDNA 5 GPU is expected to land below the RX 9070 in rasterization performance (Sapphire Pulse RX 9070 pictured above), (Image: Sapphire, Unsplash, edited)

Next-gen AMD RDNA 5 desktop GPUs leak: Mid-range AT3 GPU features 48 CUs and massive 384-bit bus

In 2027, AMD is expected to launch budget-friendly RDNA 5 desktop gaming cards. Moore's Law Is Dead has leaked two of these RDNA 5 GPUs that could show up in mid-range/entry-level RDNA 5 boards. Termed "AT4" and "AT3", the GPUs are based on the TSMC N3C or N3P process nodes and feature up to 48 Compute Units.
Fawad Murtaza, 23 Aug 2025 22:19
Concept art for The Division 2 Survivors (image source: Ubisoft)

The Division 2: Survivors brings back former lead Magnus Jansen as Ubisoft publishes detailed roadmap

The Division 2: Survivors sees series veteran Magnus Jansen at the helm as Ubisoft fleshes out its plans for the franchise into 2026 and beyond.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Aug 2025 22:03
An in-game screenshot from Splitgate 2 (image source: SteamDB)

Splitgate 2 developers want something fans seldom give: A second chance

The development team behind Splitgate 2, 1047 Games, is appealing to gamers who were originally interested in the franchise to give them a second go.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Aug 2025 21:53
Twitch logo with down arrow below it (Image source: Twitch with edits)

Viewcounts of top Twitch streamers plummet after platform cracks down on view bots

The sudden decline in view counts of popular Twitch streamers is shocking fans. The platform blocked many of the view bot services these broadcasters were using. Asmongold, XQC, and Mizkif are three examples of streamers who have all seen well below-average viewership.
Adam Corsetti, 23 Aug 2025 21:48
The 7-seat Model Y in Quicksilver color. (Image source: Tesla)

IRS tweaks Tesla Model Y tax credit expiration deadline as California mulls federal subsidy compensation

The US government is ending the $7,500 tax credit that can ostensibly be used towards a Model Y lease payment if delivery is made before September 30. This deadline is now slipping, and states like California mull compensations.
Daniel Zlatev, 23 Aug 2025 21:23
A screengrab from the Hollow Knight Silksong reveal trailer (Image Source: Team Cherry YT)

Hollow Knight achieves new all-time peak player count on Steam following Silksong release date reveal

Hollow Knight Silksong's unveil on the opening night of Gamescom has resulted in a somewhat unexpected beneficiary as the original indie title saw a fresh new high of its peak player count on Steam following the announcement.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Aug 2025 21:18
Oppo's last ~10,000mAh tablet. (Image source: Oppo)

Next-gen Oppo tablet battery and OS outed in new leak

Oppo's next Android tablet is now thought to debut alongside the brand's next flagship smartphone, thanks to a new tip. It might be smaller than the current flagship Pad 4 Pro, yet pack a new, more iPad-like UI. Those initial specs leak hint at the release of a slate of the budget variety - or of a whole new type entirely.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Aug 2025 20:56
Image of the game Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Here's what Cyberpunk 2077 looks like with an RTX 5090, and it's amazing

Cyberpunk 2077 still manages to surprise us, as is the case in this video of Digital Dreams with an RTX 5090. And needless to say that the graphics are stunning.
Alexis Stegmann, 23 Aug 2025 20:50
BPI-M4 Super: New single-board computer sports HDMI and can be upgraded (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi BPI-M4 Super: Raspberry Pi 5 rival launches with PCIe, 2.5GbE and up to 8GB RAM

The BPI-M4 Super from Banana Pi is a new single-board computer that could serve as an alternative to the popular Raspberry Pi 5. This SBC comes with two Ethernet ports as well as PCIe.
Silvio Werner, 23 Aug 2025 20:16
Vivo's latest external smartphone lens kit. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Next-gen dual rear camera smartphones could take flagships on with new accessories

Some premium smartphones might whittle their rear camera counts down to as little as two in the future. They might still be able to compete with more lens-rich flagships with the addition of new external lenses, though. The new accessories will enhance mobile photography while avoiding the addition of much bulk, apparently.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Aug 2025 20:15
Cheese Rolling is based on the famous Gloucestershire downhill chase from England, that takes place annually. Pictured - the Steam logo overlaid over a blurry ingame screenshot. (Image source: Steam - Edited)

Free-to-play: New fun multiplayer Steam game with "Very Positive" reviews launches, featuring proximity voice chat

A new free-to-play game, Cheese Rolling, has just hit Steam, turning the renowned Gloucestershire downhill chase into a physics racer with online and solo modes, proximity voice chat, and short, chaotic runs.
Anubhav Sharma, 23 Aug 2025 19:53
The Watch X2. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Watch "X3" tipped to launch with Pixel Watch 4-baiting specs

The successor to the Oppo Watch X2 (the non-global equivalent to the OnePlus Watch 3) is now said to launch with the same processor as the Pixel Watch 4, and more besides. It is thought to pack an ECG sensor along with the active crown missing from Google's smartwatch. The supposed next-gen flagship Oppo wearable might also stand a good chance of having better battery life.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Aug 2025 19:28
The electric Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Cybertruck price hike: Cyberbeast model now $15,000 more expensive with Luxe Package

Tesla has raised the price of the most expensive Cybertruck variant. The Cyberbeast will now cost $15,000 more and come with the Luxe Package.
David Odejide, 23 Aug 2025 19:25
The Blue Marble (Image source: NASA's Earth Observatory; edited)

NASA's Psyche captures images of Earth and the Moon from 180 million miles away

The Psyche spacecraft took a beyond-eagle-eye look back home. From 180 million miles (290 million kilometers) away, the spacecraft’s imager was able to capture Earth and its moon.
Chibuike Okpara, 23 Aug 2025 19:08
The affordable Bosgame E2 mini PC is just $169 on Amazon, and is 35% to 100% faster than its Intel N150-powered rivals. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | Affordable Bosgame E2 mini PC with quad-core AMD Ryzen 5 APU is now 29% off on Amazon

The Bosgame Ecolite E2 mini PC is an extremely affordable product that boasts respectable performance and a generous amount of memory and storage for the price. Available with an enticing 29% discount on Amazon, the mini PC can now be purchased for its all-time low price on Amazon.
Sambit Saha, 23 Aug 2025 18:42
U.S. takes 9.9 percent stake in Intel in $8.9 billion equity deal. Pictured: Intel's D1X Oregon fab (Image source: Intel)

Washington takes an $8.9 billion stake in Intel as part of a CHIPS Act deal to boost domestic chipmaking

Washington will acquire nearly 10 percent of Intel through an $8.9 billion share purchase, marking the largest direct equity bet yet on U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
Nathan Ali, 23 Aug 2025 17:46
The U.S. won't seek equity in TSMC or Micron in exchange for CHIPS Act subsidies. Pictured: TSMC's silicon wafer (Image source: TSMC)

U.S. rules out equity stakes in TSMC and Micron under CHIPS Act

The Commerce Department confirmed that TSMC and Micron will not have to give up equity for CHIPS Act subsidies, easing concerns of broad government ownership demands.
Nathan Ali, 23 Aug 2025 17:46
Image of a coronal mass ejection captured by SOHO (Image source: NASA, GSFC, SOHO, and ESA; cropped)

Scientists replicate solar flares in a lab, correcting a long-standing assumption

A Caltech professor and his former graduate student have successfully created miniature solar flares in a lab. The researchers discovered and mathematically modeled a new, stable double-helix structure that explains plasma behavior from small lab scales to giant nebulae.
Chibuike Okpara, 23 Aug 2025 15:55
Image showing LEGO bricks on a red carpet. (Image source: Efraimstochter - Pixabays)

LEGO has just unveiled a set inspired by this 1971 cult film

Fans of the LEGO universe will be delighted to learn that a set inspired by this 1971 film will soon be available. And he will be able to immerse you again in the mythical places that have enchanted young and old.
Alexis Stegmann, 23 Aug 2025 14:58
Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story was released on Steam on August 7 and has maintained a 100% positive rating ever since. (Image source: Steam)

From Egypt to Japan: Free cat adventure on Steam earns 100% positive reviews

“If you love cats, you’ll love this game too,” reads one review of Kimchi: A Stars in the Trash Story. This free puzzle adventure on Steam is all about feline charm and currently holds a 100% positive rating.
Marius Müller, 23 Aug 2025 14:28
On August 26 and 28, Gears of War: Reloaded and Dragon Age: The Veilguard will launch on Xbox Game Pass. (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Next week on Xbox Game Pass: Two AAA titles – including a brand-new release

Only two new games are coming to Xbox Game Pass at the end of August, which is fewer than usual. Still, both are major AAA titles, with one joining the service at launch.
Marius Müller, 23 Aug 2025 14:08
The Redmi Pro Plus starts at $329 on Giztop. Pictured: the three phones in the series. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 series becomes available globally from $179 via import

The Redmi Note 15 series became available in China on August 21, 2025. While Xiaomi has yet to share when the new mid-range phones will officially launch globally, the smartphones can be imported via Giztop.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Aug 2025 13:11
Image from Final Fantasy XIV on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

One of the best MMOs is available for free for four days if you meet these criteria

This Final Fantasy series MMO is available for free for a limited time, allowing you to dive back into its unique universe. But be careful, because it will be necessary to meet a few criteria in order to enjoy it.
Alexis Stegmann, 23 Aug 2025 11:29
An electric Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV (Image source: Ford)

Deal | 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD lease for just $259/month

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended Battery is leasing for as low as $259 per month. The deal is available until September 2 in the US for the 300-mile range EV.
David Odejide, 23 Aug 2025 09:37
A TI Nspire CX II graphing-calculator and a Robolink CoDrone Edu are all a student needs to learn drone programming. (Image source: TI)

Students with TI-Nspire CX II graphing calculators can fly Robolink CoDrone Edu drones while learning Python

Robolink has collaborated with Texas Instruments to create a package for schools for students to learn drone programming with Python using only TI-Nspire CX II graphing calculators.
David Chien, 23 Aug 2025 07:14
The Bose TV Speaker is a compact soundbar with three internal speakers for use with TVs and smartphones. (Image source: Bose)

Deal | Bose TV Speaker drops to lowest price ever at Amazon

The Bose TV Speaker is now at its lowest price ever on Amazon after a 41% discount. The compact soundbar is compact, allowing it to fit smaller TVs and spaces, but can be expanded with a Bose Bass Module subwoofer. It can be used as a smartphone speaker.
David Chien, 23 Aug 2025 05:51
A screenshot from Monster Hunter Wilds (image source: SteamDB)

Capcom admits Monster Hunter Wilds fell short of the company's expectations

The title managed to move less than half a million copies in a 3 month period from April to June 2025 after a strong start that saw Capcom sell as many as 10 million copies at launch.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Aug 2025 05:47
An image showcasing the stage for a tournament from EVO's latest "business update" post (image source EVO.gg)

Sony sells EVO co-ownership stake to Nodwin Gaming but will remain a sponsor

Sony is expected to remain a global sponsor for EVO, at least in the near future, as Nodwin Gaming takes the reins for what is considered one of the most premium tournament organizers for the fighting game community.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Aug 2025 05:35
A screengrab of Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection's game library (image source: Atari YouTube)

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection sees full lineup announced at Gamescom 2025

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection offers remasters of as many as 11 classic Mortal Kombat titles in a move that is expected to create plenty of goodwill for the publisher as it aims to cater to nostalgic players of the franchise.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Aug 2025 05:12
PlayStation Chinajoy Expo (Image source: Sony Interactive Entertainment)

As tariffs lead to PS5 price increase in U.S., Chinese gamers enjoy a sales discount on console

Gamers are discovering how much regional pricing can vary for consoles. The PS5 price is rising in the U.S, but buyers in China can take advantage of new discounts. Despite measures to avoid the PS5 price increase, Sony will soon charge U.S. buyers $50 more for the systems.
Adam Corsetti, 23 Aug 2025 03:40
Aug 22
Google's Gemini AI may become the backbone of Siri and Apple Intelligence. (Image source: Apple and Google, w/ edits)

Apple may tap Google's Gemini for Apple Intelligence and Siri revamp

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is rumored to be talking with Google about integrating the search giant's Gemini AI into Siri. While still a rumor, it is increasingly likely that Apple may use a third-party AI tool for Siri and Apple Intelligence in lieu of continuing development of their own internal model.
Sam Medley, 22 Aug 2025 23:47
The Samsung S84F OLED TV front shown at angle (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | This 2025 77-inch Samsung OLED TV with pristine picture quality is already at a low sale price

The new Samsung S84F is an affordable way to experience the advantages of an OLED TV. AI features enable effective upscaling to 4K and more helpful suggestions for content. Black levels are impressive, but lackluster brightness can hinder the 77-inch Samsung TV in brighter rooms.
Adam Corsetti, 22 Aug 2025 23:04
A screengrab of the Kill the Brickman launch trailer (image source: Poncle YouTube)

Vampire Survivor studio Poncle launches indie deckbuilder Kill The Brickman at Gamescom

Poncle unveiled Kill The Brickman, a brand new turn-based deckbuilder at Gamescom 2025. The game is already available on Steam, Xbox, and Xbox for PC at the time of writing.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Aug 2025 22:02
OpenAI moves to compel Meta for records on Musk’s $97.4 billion takeover bid (Image source: OpenAI)

OpenAI pushes court to force Meta to reveal Musk and xAI talks in takeover fight

OpenAI has asked a court to compel Meta to disclose documents about any coordination with Elon Musk and xAI over a bid to acquire the ChatGPT-maker.
Nathan Ali, 22 Aug 2025 21:18
AMD Zen 6 + RDNA 5 Medusa Halo will reportedly be released in H2 2027. (Image source: Moore's Law Is Dead on YouTube)

Detailed AMD Medusa Halo and Medusa Halo Mini APUs leak claims up to 26 Zen 6 cores and next-gen RDNA 5 iGPUs

In a comprehensive leak covering AMD Zen 6 APUs, including Medusa Point, serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed a ton of details regarding the Medusa Halo and the Medusa Halo Mini APUs. Both APUs feature a mix of Zen 6 CPU cores and an RDNA 5 iGPU.
Fawad Murtaza, 22 Aug 2025 20:35
Hypershell teases its upcoming X Ultra exoskeleton as being faster and stronger than prior models. (Image source: Hypershell)

Hypershell X Ultra: New exoskeleton launching soon

Hypershell has teased the X Ultra, its latest hip exoskeleton slated for launch on September 9, 2025, promising stronger mobility assistance. Building on its 2024 models, the X Ultra is expected to deliver enhanced torque and power for hiking and walking.
David Chien, 22 Aug 2025 20:20

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