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Amazon Prime Gaming is giving away $247.86 worth of free games throughout October 2025. These freebies will be offered in phases, and the second game giveaway round has just gone live, which is $79.98 in value.

This highly rated drift game is available for free for a few days on Steam. But be careful, because there are several things you need to know before playing.

Move aside Leica, Zeiss and Hasselblad. Realme's new collaboration with the iconic Ricoh GR camera pros and their classic film look gives the former Oppo subsidiary a unique touch, as the first sample photos from the Realme GT8 Pro camera highlight. The new camera module can also be seen in an official teaser video for the first time.

Buying a cheap smartphone can be a risky business: cheap plastic housing, slow SoCs and dim screens count among the dangers. But Motorola shows that things can be different. We take a look at one of its affordable mid-range phone that we really like.

For the first time ever, scientists have been able to get direct measurements of the physical and chemical properties of a potential moon-forming disk. With the data from this study, scientists can advance in their understanding of how moons form.

The first OxygenOS 16 beta based on Android 16 is finally here for select OnePlus flagships. The beta program is restricted to India for now, with global expansion likely to follow soon.

A team of researchers has discovered a great wave in our Milky Way galaxy. The discovery was made using observations from ESA’s Gaia space telescope. The discovery is helping our understanding of how stars in the Milky Way move.

Besides the two PC free games that recently went live, Epic Games Store is also offering a free game for iOS and Android. This freebie will be available until October 16, 2025, expiring at UTC 15:00.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is already in production with TSMC, but a major challenge is brewing. Qualcomm is reportedly testing samples of the same flagship chip built on Samsung's latest 2nm GAA process. This development could trigger a price war and shake TSMC's dominance.

Uperfect’s new and relatively affordable portable monitor offers a high refresh rate and can possible boost user’s productivity. The screen comes with a built-in stand and might even be suitable for gaming, at least in theory.

Xiaomi has introduced new HyperOS updates to more devices. Starting this week, the company is offering HyperOS 3 to devices like the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and Redmi 13.

NASA is planning a summer 2026 launch for the heliophysics mission, SunRISE. The mission involves six small satellites. These satellites will work together to better protect astronauts and satellites by determining the direction of harmful particles from the Sun.

Dangbei has launched a powerful 4K projector that sports an optical zoom in addition to other noteworthy features. The S7 Ultra Pro also runs on a smart operating system, so a dedicated media player is not required.

Nubia has started teasing the Nubia Z80 Ultra as its next flagship smartphone release. Offering a hint about its design, the company's first teaser reveals the launch window for the Nubia Z80 Ultra, too.

Lenovo is giving away two Legion Go 2 handhelds for free through the Lenovo Creator Community. The giveaway is open until November 9, with one winner from the US or Canada and another from the UK or EU.

Serif, the company behind the popular Affinity software alternatives to Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, has taken its software store offline, sparking concern amongst users of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, especially in light of the recent acquisition by Canva.

Discord has revealed that 70,000 of its users may have had their government IDs stolen in its recent security breach. The company is in the process of emailing impacted account holders.

OLED TVs are no longer a fantasy for modest budgets. The 55-inch Sony Bravia 8 makes a name for itself with adaptive picture processing, unique gaming features, and proficient audio. At the Costco sale price of $899.98, cheaper technologies like Mini LED seem less appealing.

The first Timex digital watch with an always-on LCD is returning after 50 years, as the Q Timex 1975 SSQ Digital Reissue keeps the charming retro design and simple functionality of the original, but gets a few subtle changes to improve usability.

Casio is about to unveil its new AE-1700H watches, with a ProTrek-inspired diver style. Feature-wise, they will come with 10-year battery, dual time, tide and moon data, animated displays, and compact cases. Launches late 2025, priced near $60.

Dreamie is designed to help users fall asleep and track their sleep without the need to wear a wristband. Featuring integrated lighting, speakers and a touchscreen, Dreamie is also designed to help users put their phones away at night.

Retroid has announced that three of its handhelds have received a permanent price reduction. While that itself is exciting news, there are speculations that it may be a sign that new products are on the way.

Gigabyte is launching a new, exceptionally fast, high-resolution monitor with a QD-OLED panel, which is designed to deliver stunning display of content with a high contrast ratio.

The Rubik's WOWCube basically digitalizes the classic Magic Cube and can display games, apps and animations. In order to do so, the manufacturer packs 24 square displays into a cube-shaped housing that even allows the screens to be moved, just like a regular Rubik's Cube.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly urged TSMC to ramp capacity, signaling a short-term preference for the Taiwanese foundry’s existing nodes over Intel’s nascent foundry program as AI chip demand soars.

AMD and Sony have announced new technology that has been in development for the past couple years and will make the PS6 more efficient and powerful at ray tracing. Future consoles and AMD GPUs will get Universal Compression to help with memory bandwidth limitations.

The Heroes of Might and Magic series has turned 30 years old today. Publisher Ubisoft marks that special day for the Fantasy strategy game series with the release of the first demo for the long awaited new game in the series. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is available to try out via Steam now.

AOC launches the Q27G4K/S, a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with a 400Hz (overclockable to 420Hz) IPS panel, 1ms response time, DisplayHDR 400, 99% sRGB, FreeSync, and full ergonomic adjustment. Pricing and availability info pending.

The PC free games section on Epic Games Store is currently offering two freebies, which will be replaced on October 16, 2025. These two upcoming game giveaways have now been announced, and they are worth $44.98 in value.

Navee has unveiled the new K100 series electric scooter for kids. The K100 series consists of a total of three e-scooters: the K100, the K100 Pro, and the K100 Max. The company’s new kid-focused e-scooter comes with a foldable design, a 150 W motor, and a maximum range and speed of up to 11.2 miles (18 km) and 12.4 mph (19.9 km/h), respectively.

The brief Close to You animated features led to anticipation of a potential new Pikmin game. Unfortunately, the videos are the work of Nintendo Pictures and likely unrelated to Pikmin 5. Several big-budget Nintendo movies are looming, as the company grows its presence in cinemas.

"Pro Max" will soon no longer be reserved for flagship models since, according to recent rumors, Oppo is planning a Reno 15 Pro Max, which is set to receive a number of significant upgrades, starting with a 200 MP main camera and an improved 1 Hz to 120 Hz LTPO OLED panel.

The Motorola Edge 70, one of the most interesting mid-range smartphones of the year, is nearing launch. The device is almost as thin as the Apple iPhone Air. A retailer has already listed the smartphone in advance, confirming the design and many details about its features.

A new set of leaks have hinted at the specifications for the Galaxy XR or Samsung’s Project Moohan XR headset. It is said to come with 4K micro-OLED displays and be lighter than Apple’s Vision Pro.

GTA 6 recently received an update on PS5, reviving numerous rumors. Indeed, some fans are eagerly awaiting a new trailer for this highly anticipated game.

CATL is weaving a cautionary tale about mass solid-state battery production expectations. Both CATL and BYD, as well as Toyota and Samsung, have pegged 2027 as the year they'll have solid-state battery products on the market.

Figure has just unveiled its third-generation humanoid — Figure 03 — a general-purpose robot designed to handle delicate and dynamic tasks. The company is touting major upgrades like wireless charging and highly sensitive tactile hands.

Moore's Law is Dead has leaked the full specs of Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Magnus chip. It is slated to power the next Xbox console and is due to be released sometime in 2027.

Battlefield 6 has already sold over 1.8 million copies on Steam, making more than $100 million before launch. The game is set to launch worldwide tomorrow, and this early success shows how much hype and excitement have built up around it.

The second batch of PC free games for October 2025 is now live on the Epic Games Store. This giveaway offers a top-rated 2D action platformer and a content pack for a free game.

As previously announced, Ubuntu 25.10 became available earlier today as the final step before the next LTS release, which is scheduled for 2026. In addition to the 6.17 kernel and GNOME 49, this release also comes with the Ptyxis terminal, the Loupe image viewer, improved Bluetooth audio handling, and more.

Garmin has returned to 23.xx updates for the Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro and associated smartwatches. Exclusive to the company's Beta Program for the time being, Beta Version 23.22 is said to feature bug fixes for Garmin's IR SOS message service and one that cause a crash when updating system software.

The Boox P6 Pro series has been unveiled in China with support for 5G mobile data. The e-reader is available in two versions, one of which has a Kaleido 3 Color E Ink display and stylus support. Both devices are expected to get a global release as successors to the Boox Palma 2.

Hisense is launching the 116U75QG (116") and 100UX (100") TVs in the U.S., both using Mini LED tech, 165Hz refresh rates, Google TV, and HDR10+, with multiple HDMI 2.1 ports and high brightness.

The new 2027 Chevy Bolt comes with a native NACS port that gives it direct access to the Tesla Supercharger network. Its range is rather decent for a sub-$30,000 electric vehicle, too, and the crossover SUV support bidirectional vehicle-to-home charging.

SpaceX is rewarding some longtime Starlink Residential customers in the US and Canada with a free Starlink Mini kit, a compact, travel-friendly version of its satellite dish. It’s a tempting offer for frequent travelers, but there’s a catch: even if you don’t use it, you’ll still be paying a monthly fee.

If the idea of a deserted island filled with deadly monsters, devious traps and challenging puzzles sounds appealing, it might be worth checking out Legend of Grimrock 2 on Steam. This old-school dungeon crawler is currently 80% off.

A tied-up Xbox controller is making waves on Reddit thanks to a DIY “fix” involving rubber bands – a supposed “ultimate solution” to stick drift. What looks like a repair tip, however, is more likely a meme, or simply a way for players to vent their frustration over declining controller quality.

Intel has revealed more details about the iGPU on its Panther Lake iGPUs. It will be available in 4 EU and 12 EU flavours, with an optional 6 EU variant existing.

Intel has officially unveiled the Panther Lake CPUs, designed for efficiency-focused laptop designs. The Panther Lake series consists of three main SKUs, with the top-end model featuring 16 cores, while the entry-level SKU is limited to eight. All three SKUs also bring new Xe3 Arc Celestial iGPUs.