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Caves of Qud Announcement Trailer Nintendo Switch Image Source Nintendo of America

The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting an addictive indie game that has been in development for nearly 2 decades

Caves of Qud is one of those rare indie titles that has seen near-weekly updates for most of the last two decades, even as it received a 1.0 launch after a mammoth 17 years of development.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Aug 2025 04:48

PlayStation x Bungie Announcement Amid 3.6 billion dollar acquisition in 2022 Image Source PlayStation Blog

Destiny developer Bungie to be fully integrated into Sony as Marathon's release date announcement looms

The news comes after a series of moves at Sony and Bungie that saw staff at the latter being integrated into its parent company throughout 2024 and 2025.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Aug 2025 04:33

The Microsoft Surface Pro 10 with i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD is on sale at Amazon. (Image source: Microsoft)

Deal | Microsoft Surface Pro 10 drops to lowest Amazon price

The Microsoft Surface Pro 10 with Ultra 7 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage has dropped to its lowest price ever. It provides the flexibility of a tablet and laptop in a slim body.

David Chien, 08 Aug 2025 02:40

View from the second stage of the Electron during the launch of QPS-SAR-12 (Image source: Rocket Lab)

New Japanese satellite to monitor Earth using microwave signals

“The Harvest Goddess Thrives” mission has launched into orbit, carried by an Electron rocket. The satellite joins a constellation of satellites that can enhance several sectors, including economics, agriculture, and security.

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Aug 2025 00:42

The Battlefield 2042 banner is shown (Image source: PlayStation Store with edits)

Battlefield 6 Secure Boot requirement is causing more negative Battlefield 2042 Steam reviews

Some Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield 6 players are envious of their console counterparts. Secure Boot must be active on PCs to work in tandem with EA’s Javelin anti-cheat software. Gamers unwilling to tinker with BIOS settings ar...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Aug 2025 00:38

Gatekeeper Steam teaser showing three gatekeepers with a red background

Deal | Under $10 Steam sale: New Steam Deck Verified co-op roguelike gets 1.0 launch with launch discount, immediately doubles player count and keeps positive review rating

Gatekeeper recently exited Steam Early Access with its 1.0 launch and a Steam deal offering 35% off the new co-op roguelike. In the week since launch, the game has nearly doubled its player base and continued its positive review s...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Aug 2025 00:17

BenQ has announced the LK830ST Laser Simulation Projector (pictured). (Image source: BenQ, edited)

New BenQ LK830ST 4K laser projector officially announced

BenQ has revealed a new 4K laser projector: the LK830ST. This short throw model is designed for simulation and other forms of immersive entertainment. Users can choose from a wide range of modes, and other features include up to 4...

Polly Allcock, 07 Aug 2025 23:28

Casio’s MTP-M110L-1AV (pictured) and MTP-M110RL-5AV watches are coming soon. (Image source: Casio, edited)

New Casio Standard watches with genuine leather strap on the way

Casio has revealed two new Standard watches on its international website. The MTP-M110L-1AV and the MTP-M110RL-5AV each have stainless steel casing and come with a genuine leather strap. Plus, these analog timepieces have a moon p...

Polly Allcock, 07 Aug 2025 23:24

The controversial notch on the MacBook Pro could soon be a thing of the past (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple MacBook Pro with OLED display and no notch: Rumors point to MacBook with Dynamic Island

The MacBook Pro is expected to receive its biggest upgrade since the launch of the M1 model next year. According to latest rumors, Apple might change design even more significantly than previously expected. For instance, the cont...

Hannes Brecher, 07 Aug 2025 22:42

AI gets practical: What GPT-5 means for everyday business tasks

GPT-5 marks a turning point in business AI, moving beyond novelty to become a practical tool across industries. From automating routine tasks to enabling faster decision-making and personalized customer support, the model is helpi...

Darryl Linington, 07 Aug 2025 22:02

If you're looking to buy your first foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is an excellent choice. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold gets its biggest discount yet in new sale

Google's foldable from last year has plummeted to a new all-time low, with Best Buy and Amazon both knocking $500 off the price which is all the more important considering the Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn’t expected to bring major improv...

Kristen Spradlin, 07 Aug 2025 21:54

The AMD Radeon Pro W7400 consumes just 55 watts of power (Image source: AMD)

Single-slot AMD GPU with 55 watts doesn't need a power connector: Radeon Pro W7400 unveiled

AMD's latest RDNA 3 graphics card needs just one PCIe slot, and with a power consumption of just 55 watts, the GPU doesn't require an additional power cable. Nevertheless, the new AMD GPU offers 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM and four DisplayP...

Hannes Brecher, 07 Aug 2025 21:42

The new IdeaPad 2-in-1 16 is bigger, heavier, and oftentimes slower than the less expensive HP OmniBook X Flip 16 (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo IdeaPad 2-in-1 16 with Intel Arrow Lake offers too little for the price

Current alternatives like the HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 16 can be thinner and lighter with a better display while costing hundreds of dollars less.

Allen Ngo, 07 Aug 2025 21:21

PS5 consoles are shown below Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 logos (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Gaming, Nintendo of America with edits)

Sony Senior VP says PlayStation is focusing less on consoles, hinting at more cross-platform games

Despite impressive PS5 sales, Sony may place less emphasis on consoles going forward. Comments from a Sony Senior Vice President have some gamers proclaiming the death of PlayStation exclusive games. The brand will instead focus o...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Aug 2025 20:58

The MagicX Retro 45's name implies that it has a 4.5-inch display. (Image source: MagicX)

Retro 45: MagicX announces new retro gaming handheld for fans of Dreamcast, Genesis, Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn emulation

MagicX has revealed initial details about a new gaming handheld. Following on from this year's Zero 40 and Mini Zero 28, the Retro 45 adopts a six-button layout for those who like to emulate Dreamcast, Genesis, Nintendo 64 and Seg...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2025 20:17

Unofficial render of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. (Image source: Evan Blass on X)

Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel Watch 4 promo ads leak ahead of launch

What seem to be official promo ads for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel 10 Pro, and the Pixel Watch 4 have been leaked. All three devices are in the Moonstone color.

Vineet Washington, 07 Aug 2025 20:16

The XPlus XRival packs the extremely powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" APU with the Radeon 8060S iGPU. (Image source: XPlus)

XPlus XRival: Gaming mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo APU launched with lucrative pricing

AMD Strix Halo-powered mini PCs have been steadily increasing in numbers, and for good reason. The powerful lineup of APUs, with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 at the helm, boasts shockingly potent iGPUs that can make use of up to 96 GB of...

Sambit Saha, 07 Aug 2025 20:10

The iQOO Z10 Turbo+ boasts a massive 8,000 mAh battery with 90 W wired charging support (Image source: iQOO)

iQOO Z10 Turbo+ launches with Dimensity 9400+ chipset and a massive 8,000 mAh battery

iQOO has officially unveiled a new Z10 Turbo+ flagship smartphone with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a 50 MP OIS-enabled primary camera, and a massive 8,000 mAh battery with 90 W wired charging. Alth...

Abhinav Fating, 07 Aug 2025 20:09

Lemokey L1 HE Keychron K4 HE Hall effect keyboards on a desk in front of a box and laptop

Keychron's latest feature update cemented its wireless HE keyboards as my favourite do-it-all gaming keyboards

CheckMag Keychron's latest round of firmware updates add per-key RGB, improved wireless functionality, and a host of other small tweaks to its best wireless Hall-effect keyboards and mechanical keyboards. Before, the Keychron and Lemokey H...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Aug 2025 20:05

Framework Desktop modular mini-PC with AMD branding and custom tile front panel design (Image source: ETA PRIME)

Framework Desktop with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 beats RTX 4060 laptop in 3DMark, sustains 95W TDP

Framework’s first modular desktop PC pairs its upgradable design with AMD’s powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. Framework’s first modular desktop PC combines its signature upgradable design with AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. Early ha...

Anmol Dubey, 07 Aug 2025 20:03

An image shared by LG Display of what is believed to be its new 27-inch WOLED panel. (Image source: LG Display)

LG details new 540 Hz 4th Gen WOLED panel for future high-end OLED gaming monitors with special 720 Hz mode

LG Display has finally shared more details about its long-awaited 540 Hz WOLED panel destined to be used in gaming monitors later this year. Spanning 27-inches and outputting at 1440p, the 4th Gen WOLED panel can also increase its...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2025 19:51

Oppo tipped to revive legacy flagship smartphone design in Find X9 series

The Find X9 and X9 Pro are predicted to be the first flagship Oppo smartphones to launch with a new camera hump for the first time in multiple generations. They might still resemble some of their predecessors, according to a new l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2025 19:33

Samsung currently restricts its Zoom Anyplace technology to video recordings. (Image source: Samsung)

Leaker details next-gen flagship smartphone cameras with new 200 MP and 1-inch style sensors tipped

According to a typically reliable leaker, a new wave of camera sensors are on the horizon. From the 1-inch style Omnivision OV50X to the Samsung ISOCELL S5KHPE and a new mysterious 5A6 sensor, future flagships like the Xiaomi 16 U...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2025 19:33

Deal | Epic Games Store reveals new free mobile game for Android and iOS gamers to keep forever

The Epic Games Store has updated its free mobile game giveaway service with a new title. From today, one can download 112 Operator on Android, iOS or both platforms in a deal worth almost $20 when redeeming both versions simultane...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2025 19:28

Rumored color options for the iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: @MysteryLupin)

Despite the price hike, iPhone 17 Pro may be cheaper than the 16 Pro

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series on September 9 with a $50 price increase compared to the current generation. But that price increase may be justified, at least with the iPhone 17 Pro.

Vineet Washington, 07 Aug 2025 19:10

The Pixel Watch 3 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes with the option for Wi-Fi or LTE variants. (Image source: Google)

Deal | Pixel Watch 3 gets slashed to $269.99 (23% off) ahead of Pixel Watch 4's arrival

The Pixel Watch 3 is getting a successor in a few weeks but it is still worth buying, especially now that it is on sale. The third-gen Pixel smartwatch has a super bright display, ECG and temperature sensor, and can detect loss of...

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Aug 2025 19:10

6 battery monster phones go head to head. (Image source: TechBar via YouTube)

OnePlus Nord CE5 is among biggest losers in ~7,000mAh smartphone battery drain test

2025 is the year of the democratized huge-battery smartphone, some examples of which are available on the global market. A YouTuber with six such devices has set out to see which one actually lasts the longest under the same set o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2025 18:57

The ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally might not launch until much later in the year (image source: Xbox)

Exact Asus ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X release date hinted at by new leak

A new leak reveals when the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will be available for purchase in the open market. It won't hit shelves until about two months after its rumoured Gamescom 2025 reveal.

Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2025 18:55

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra will not be any more expensive than the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra in Europe. (Image source: Evan Blass, edited)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra and Tab S10 Lite: All Euro prices, specs and configurations leaked

A massive leak about three new Android tablets, which are scheduled to launch in early September (likely at IFA), has revealed practically everything about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and another member of the...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Aug 2025 18:52

DJI Romo: Drone manufacturer unveils first vacuum robots

DJI has unveiled its first robot vacuum cleaners under its new brand, Romo. There are three models: Romo P, A, and S, some of which feature an unusual transparent design.

Marcus Schwarten, 07 Aug 2025 18:48

BYD Super-e platform: 5 minutes of charging for 400 km and 800 hp (Image source: BYD)

BYD Super-e platform: 5 minutes of charging for 250 miles and 800 hp

BYD is taking fast charging of electric vehicles to a new level with its Super E-Platform. The new 1,000-volt architecture reportedly enables charging power of up to 1,000 kW, which is enough to recharge up to 400 kilometers of ra...

Ulrich Mathey, 07 Aug 2025 18:46

Minisforum UM880 Plus mini PC boasts the 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS "Hawk Point" APU. (Image source: Minisforum)

Deal | Minisforum mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS APU and 1 TB storage gets massive discount for a limited time

Folks on the lookout for a capable mini PC will be quite pleased to note that the Ryzen 7 8845HS-powered Minisforum UM880 Plus mini PC with 32 GB of memory is once again available for its all-time low introductory sale price on Am...

Sambit Saha, 07 Aug 2025 18:28

The two upcoming free games are worth around $30. Pictured: edited cover pictures of the two. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Upcoming free games on Epic Games Store include a multi-award-winning game

Epic Games Store has refreshed the free game selection, which has made two free games live. With this, the storefront has also revealed the titles that will be part of an upcoming giveaway, and one has an "Overwhelmingly Positive"...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Aug 2025 18:08

The LG CineBeam S (pictured) will be available to pre-order in Europe this September. (Image source: LG)

LG CineBeam S Mini projector: European release details now confirmed

Details about the European release of the LG CineBeam S Mini UST 4K Projector have been confirmed. Customers will be able to pre-order the device in the next few weeks, with stock arriving a little later in 2025. This model has an...

Polly Allcock, 07 Aug 2025 17:52

PS3 PlayStation Store connectivity issues continue, with many games inaccessible on PS5

Many loyalists continue to use the PS3 and its marketplace. The PlayStation Store on the console has produced error messages for multiple days, frustrating these users. Since the PS4 and PS5 offer an incomplete selection of PS3 ga...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Aug 2025 17:50

BenQ’s LH830ST projector (pictured) is a house mapping model. (Image source: BenQ, edited)

BenQ launches new LH830ST laser house mapping projector

The BenQ LH830ST Short-Throw Laser House Mapping Projector has been officially unveiled. Designed to help you decorate your home, or for commercial experiences, this model is said to offer up to 4,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other...

Polly Allcock, 07 Aug 2025 17:46

Asus GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC Edition. (Image source: Asus)

Asus and Noctua team up for the quietest RTX 5080

Asus GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC Edition is a chunky four-slot GPU but is touted as the quietest air-cooled card in its class. It is a triple-fan card with three 120 mm Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans.

Vineet Washington, 07 Aug 2025 17:37

President Trump has called for Lip-Bu Tan to resign (image source: Intel)

President Trump calls for resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan

President Donald Trump has called for the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, calling him “Conflicted”. It comes shortly after a US Senator expressed concern about Mr Tan's prior investments.

Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2025 17:32

The Trek Fuel Plus (pictured) features the TQ HPR60 motor and a larger 580Wh battery. (Image source: Trek Bikes)

Trek launches new Fuel and Fuel+ bikes with modular trail geometry in 3 different variants

Trek has launched new Fuel and Fuel+ trail bikes with updated frame geometry, extended range, and modular configurations across EX, MX, and LX variants. Fuel+ features a 580Wh battery and TQ HPR60 motor.

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Aug 2025 17:00

The Heybike X series features a 750 W rear hub motor (Image source: Heybike)

Heybike unveils two new full-suspension foldable fat-tire e-bikes with aluminum alloy frames

Heybike has introduced its latest X-series fat-tire e-bikes in the US. The Heybike X-series consists of two e-bikes: the Mars 3.0 and the Ranger 3.0 Pro. Both fat-tire e-bikes come with a foldable design, a top speed of 28 mph (45...

Abhinav Fating, 07 Aug 2025 16:52

Official image of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice on PlayStation. (Image source: PlayStation)

An anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is reportedly in the works

Fans of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will be delighted to learn that the title's anime adaptation is now official. A domain name has been created for the project, and new information may soon be available.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Aug 2025 16:48

The Unitree A2 Stellar Hunter can not only dance but also carry up to 66 lbs on its back. (Image source: Untitree via YouTube)

A2 Stellar Hunter: Unitree's new robot dog can dance, do somersaults and carry heavy loads – all at impressive speed

Unitree Robotics has unveiled their new robot dog, the A2 Stellar Hunter. It is smarter, stronger and faster than its predecessor. The launch video showcases the A2 both dancing and pulling heavy loads.

Marius Müller, 07 Aug 2025 16:42

The Galaxy Buds 3 FE will cost more than their predecessors. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung reveals the price of the Galaxy Buds 3 FE, but you may want to grab the Galaxy Buds 3 instead

Ahead of the official announcement, Samsung has revealed how much the Galaxy Buds 3 FE will cost. However, with the Galaxy Buds 3 available to buy at a pretty low price, buyers may want to purchase the higher-end model instead.

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Aug 2025 16:36

Casio’s Moflin can reportedly express 4 million different personality traits and behaviors. (Image source: Casio via YouTube)

Like Furbies with AI – Casio’s robot pet ‘Moflin’ is gaining popularity in Japan

Casio’s Moflin combines artificial intelligence with lifelike emotional responses. This soft, furry companion reacts uniquely to touch, voice and proximity, gradually developing its own personality – much like Furbies did over two...

Marius Müller, 07 Aug 2025 16:34

Silhouette of Red Dead Redemption 2 characters on horseback. (Image source: Rockstar)

Long awaited next-gen update and Switch 2 version of Red Dead Redemption 2 could arrive this month

PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 console owners may get great news this month as the next-gen port of Red Dead Redemption 2 could be announced. This has been in talks for quite some time now but it seems like the speculation can fin...

Vineet Washington, 07 Aug 2025 16:30

Desktop GPU with a lot of PC game boxes in the background (Image source: AI-generated image)

Ranking of Desktop GPUs in demanding PC games

Benchmark list of all desktop graphics cards and their performance in real games. The list is divided in different settings and can be searched and restricted.

Notebookcheck, 07 Aug 2025 16:26

Deal | Epic Games Store gives away new games this August for PC and Mac gamers

The Epic Games Store has discounted another two games for PC gamers. Available to download and keep forever from today, the 112 Operator giveaway is exclusive to Windows users. Conversely, Road Redemption can be picked up on both ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2025 16:10

Das neueste Gehäuse von Cooler Master wird mit zwei 200 Millimeter Front-Lüftern geliefert. (Bildquelle: Cooler Master)

Gaming tower with four 200 mm fans: Cooler Master unveils MasterFrame 500 Mesh

Cooler Master's latest gaming tower case is not only designed to offer plenty of space for a wide variety of motherboard formats and graphics cards, but also to provide first-class cooling thanks to the inclusion of two huge 200 m...

Hannes Brecher, 07 Aug 2025 15:53

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