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Front and back photos of the exploded Redmi Note 13 Pro (Image source: Sri Varshan; edited)

Redmi phone explodes during regular use, Xiaomi blames owner

An Indian Redditor, Sri Varshan, has taken to the platform to seek advice on how to go about challenging Xiaomi's judgment after Xiaomi blamed his friend for the explosion of his phone. Xiaomi's service center absolved itself of a...

Chibuike Okpara, 01 Aug 2025 04:52

A missing skip button and new floating ads on YouTube are causing strife among users. (Image source: DallE3)

YouTube: Missing skip button and annoying ad formats cause frustration

YouTube seems to be tightening its advertising policy, and it's not doing viewers any favors. On Reddit, a growing number of users report that the "skip" button for ads is no longer showing up as it used to. On top of that, new ad...

Marius Müller, 30 Jul 2025 16:39

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the latest phone to suffer through the JerryRigEverything durability tests. (Image source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

JerryRigEverything claims "dehumanizing" Samsung Mobile US interaction, announces switch to non-Galaxy daily driver

Serial smartphone reviewer Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything has claimed that after a "dehumanizing" chat with a Samsung Mobile US rep, he is switching over to a non-Samsung phone for the first time in 10 years. The development ca...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Jul 2025 15:05

The Google Pixel 6a's battery could still pose a fire risk despite the update. (Image source: footymanageraddict, Reddit)

Google Pixel 6a catches on fire despite battery update

The battery life of the Google Pixel 6a has recently been significantly reduced by a forced update. However, the patch is apparently unable to completely prevent battery fires, as at least one user has now reported that a Pixel 6a...

Hannes Brecher, 28 Jul 2025 12:25

Brave browser blocks Windows Recall screenshotting feature

The Brave browser, a web browser focused on user privacy, claims it is able to fully block the Recall feature in Windows 11 from taking screenshots of browser windows. The new block setting is enabled by default, although users ca...

Sam Medley, 25 Jul 2025 18:06

Music controls have disappeared from Google Maps. (Image source: Spotify)

Google Maps media controls for Spotify or YouTube are coming back

In the latest version of the Google Maps app, the media playback controls shown during navigation have disappeared. Not only that, but the settings option that switched on the media control overlay in Google Maps has now gone, too...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Jul 2025 15:09

Samsung Foundry is among the world's largest semiconductor chip manufacturers ( a semiconductor wafer pictured here). (Image source: Unsplash)

Samsung shortsightedly rejected Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's reported HBM production and Foundry business proposals in 2018

A new report now claims that Samsung rejected three proposals made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in 2018. The proposals were reportedly about joint HBM production, cooperation on Samsung Foundry to develop new process nodes, and CUDA...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jul 2025 20:47

Asus dumpster fire video teaser (Image source: GNCA on YouTube)

Gamers Nexus highlights Asus vulnerabilities as 2025 exploits hit routers and bloatware

Gamers Nexus reports that Asus faces multiple security issues in 2025, with active exploits targeting its routers and flaws affecting utilities like DriverHub, MyAsus, and Armory Crate. The coverage warns that persistent backdoors...

Sebastian Jankowski, 19 Jul 2025 01:03

An exploded view of the Minisforum NAB9. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum recalls NAB9 mini-PCs suffering from boot and shutdown failures

Minisforum has identified specific batches of NAB9 mini-PCs that experience boot or shutdown failures. Allegedly caused by incorrect capacitor materials being used, affected units can be replaced with an additional 12-month warran...

Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2025 14:29

Some Google Pixel 6a users have massive issues after the latest software update (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Google Pixel 6a owners complain about massive battery downgrade after mandatory update

Over the past few days, Google has rolled out an update to the Pixel 6a, which has drastically reduced the battery life and charging speed of some smartphones. Users are now reporting problems and some serious issues caused by thi...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Jul 2025 22:22

Multiple product recalls, device bans, and AI tensions hit tech industry this week

A new Tipline episode from Gamers Nexus highlights a series of consumer tech issues, including Alienware laptop fire reports, widespread Anker power bank recalls, Wikipedia rejecting AI-generated summaries, Switch 2 device bans fo...

Sebastian Jankowski, 15 Jul 2025 19:26

John Wick Hex will no longer be purchasable digitally from July 17 (image source: Steam)

John Wick Hex to leave all digital storefronts soon

Bithell Games has announced it is pulling John Wick Hex from all digital storefronts on July 17. Thankfully, anyone who already owns the game can still play it after that date.

Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2025 18:36

The offending configuration as displayed on air (image source: BBC)

BBC Breakfast Morning retro gaming segment gets flak for incorrect setup

Redditors had a field day at BBC's expense thanks to what is seen as a potentially purposeful gaffe by presenters earlier today.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Jul 2025 22:07

A user report describes an issue with the hinge of the Sony WH-1000XM6 (Image source: Sony, edited)

Sony WH-1000XM6: Hinge defects still an issue according to user report

After Sony’s WH-1000XM5 already struggled with widespread hinge defects, a similar issue seems to affect the new WH-1000XM6. One owner of Sony’s latest flagship headphones has now reported the first broken hinge.

Hannes Brecher, 14 Jul 2025 03:48

RTX 4090 with melted 12VHPWR power connector (Image source: Der8auer YouTube channel)

Der8auer repairs melted RTX 4090 connector, challenges Nvidia's 12VHPWR safety claims again

Over a year after installing a WireView power monitoring tool on his RTX 4090 TUF, a viewer contacted der8auer with signs of GPU failure, ultimately traced to a melted 12VHPWR connector. The video not only documents a successful r...

Sebastian Jankowski, 13 Jul 2025 20:44

Wreckage of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane (Image source: Amit Dave via Reuters)

Air India plane crash report: Fuel cut-off could have been avoided

The preliminary report into the crash of Air India Flight 171 reveals a chaotic scene in the cockpit, where fuel to the engines was cut seconds after takeoff. Cockpit recordings captured the pilots' confusion as they tried to reve...

Chibuike Okpara, 13 Jul 2025 00:59

A close up shot of Wargaming's Steel Hunters title (image source: Wargaming)

World Of Tanks developer Wargaming’s ‘Steel Hunters’ to shut down after just three months

The game failed to live up to expectations or carve itself a niche in an increasingly competitive free-to-play environment.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Jul 2025 20:40

The Pixel 9 series is said to suffer from several device-breaking bugs after being updated to Google's latest public Android 16 build. (Image source: Triyansh Gill & Unsplash)

Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro owners complain en masse about device-breaking bugs after latest Android 16 update

Google was the first Android OEM to offer stable Android 16 builds to its smartphones. A recent update appears to have caused countless bugs for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, though. While Google i...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2025 16:08

The Sony Xperia 1 VII in Orchid Purple. (Image Source: Sony)

Bizzare Sony Xperia 1 VII shutdown issues may be a bigger deal than previously assumed

After announcing that it would be suspending sales of the Xperia 1 VII in Japan a few days ago, Sony has now made identical announcements in both Taiwan and Hong Kong, while quietly pulling the flagship phone from its storefronts ...

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2025 15:37

The Sony Xperia 1 VII. (Image Source: Sony)

Sony suspends Xperia 1 VII sales in Japan over weird shutdown issues

Sony's new Xperia 1 VII has hit a snag in its home market of Japan. Following reports of random shutdowns and restarts on the flagship phone, Sony has now temporarily announced that it will be temporarily halting sales of the Xper...

Ricci Rox, 04 Jul 2025 19:09

Romoss's global storefronts remain stocked and active. (Image Source: Romoss)

Power bank maker Romoss dismisses bankruptcy rumors after certifications get withdrawn over quality issues

Reports from Chinese media indicate Romoss has halted production of its power banks following the withdrawal of 3C's certificates. The company is widely claimed to be facing bankruptcy as a result, but has now issued an official s...

Ricci Rox, 04 Jul 2025 11:57

EA has announced it will shut down Anthem servers next year. Game screenshot pictured - a humanoid robot standing in a mountainous area (image source: EA)

Anthem will be permanently shut down in January 2026

EA has announced it is shutting down Anthem in January 2026, roughly seven years after it first launched. After that, the game will be fully unplayable, even its single-player mode.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 22:21

CS: Legacy might get delayed (image source: @CSLegacyGame on X)

The Counter-Strike 1.6 remake, CS: Legacy, runs into legal troubles with Valve

The Counter-Strike 1.6 Source engine remake has run into a legal hurdle. Its developers promise they're working with Valve to resolve the issue, and that its early access window might have to be pushed to 2026 as a result.

Anil Ganti, 02 Jul 2025 21:30

Non-technical/specialized jobs like customer service are the most at risk of getting replaced by AI. A phone displaying an Unemployed message pictured. (Image source: Pixabay)

AI reportedly wreaks havoc on the entry-level job market in the UK

AI is reportedly making some big changes to the UK's job market. According to data collected by Adzuna, the availability of entry-level jobs in the UK has crashed by a third since the release of ChatGPT in 2022.

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Jul 2025 19:57

An image showing a satellite flying over the Earth. (Image source: SpaceX - Pexels)

Space funeral goes wrong: Human ashes fall back to Earth after SpaceX rocket launch

A capsule containing human ashes crashed into the ocean after re-entering the atmosphere. Despite this setback, the company remains confident about its upcoming missions.

Alexis Stegmann, 28 Jun 2025 11:21

Morning Midas cargo ship on fire 300 miles (482.8 kilometers) south of Adak, Alaska (Image source: U.S. Coast Guard)

Another EV fire sinks cargo ship with 3,000 cars, highlighting growing EV transport risks

A car carrier transporting about 3,000 vehicles across the Pacific was abandoned after an uncontrolled fire broke out onboard. The ship, named Morning Midas, was carrying around 750 electric and hybrid vehicles when smoke was firs...

Chibuike Okpara, 25 Jun 2025 21:32

The Magic V5 will not be breaking any weight records for foldables. (Image source: Techtacle)

Honor Magic V5: New foldable falls short of weight claims in early review video

Honor will be releasing the Magic V5 shortly. While the company claims that its latest foldable will be the lightest ever, the first independent review demonstrates that Honor is employing a well-used trick to achieve a sub-220 g ...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2025 18:21

CPU scams - AMD Ryzen 9800X3D Counterfeits (Image source: Gamers Nexus on YouTube)

Counterfeit AMD 9800 X3D CPU scam highlights growing threat of fake processors on retail sites

A fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800 X3D sent in by a viewer to Gamers Nexus has turned out to be a complete forgery — not just a rebadged CPU, but an empty shell with no silicon die, no IO die, and no functional components.

Sebastian Jankowski, 20 Jun 2025 06:23

Some users' Switch 2 consoles have been permanently banned from online services. (Image source: Nintendo w/ edits)

Nintendo bans users of MIG Switch flash cart on Switch 2

Nintendo has banned multiple Switch 2 gamers from all online services for using a MIG Switch flash cart. The MIG Switch, which allows users to play backed-up copies of Switch games, has been at the heart of controversy since its i...

Sam Medley, 18 Jun 2025 17:36

The Trump T1 smartphone (pictured) requires a $100 down payment during preorder. (Image source: Trump Mobile)

Someone's preorder experience with the new Trump smartphone was anything but smooth

The T1 Phone by the Trump Organization is now available to preorder, but early buyers are reporting site errors, wrong charges, and no shipping confirmation.

Anubhav Sharma, 17 Jun 2025 11:31

Borderlands 4 launches across all platforms on September 12 (image source: 2K Games)

Borderlands 4 ECHO-4 Bundle Collectors Edition listed for $150 without one key component

The Collectors Edition (ECHO-4 Bundle) for Borderlands 4 has been listed on GameStop's website for $150. It gets you a bunch of paraphernalia and in-game cosmetics, but doesn't include a copy of the game.

Anil Ganti, 16 Jun 2025 21:06

Google Pixel navigation gestures getting stuck after Android 16 update

The latest Android 16 stable build is causing headaches for many Google Pixel users. Reports are surfacing about a frustrating bug that leaves navigation gestures and buttons unresponsive or stuck, making basic phone use a challen...

Jean Leon, 14 Jun 2025 22:34

Nintendo Switch 2 dock ports (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Some Switch 2 dock Ethernet ports are failing, with Nintendo support claiming it's a known issue

The Nintendo Switch 2 dock offers many advantages, including a Gigabit Ethernet port. Sadly, some consoles only work reliably with WiFi networks. Nintendo support hasn't explained the issue and requests that customers send in the ...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Jun 2025 21:54

Nintendo Switch Online down after Google Cloud outage, causing disconnects in Switch 2 games

A major Google Cloud outage is preventing Switch 2 owners from enjoying their new consoles. Nintendo Switch Online enables multiplayer sessions and offers an expanding library of classic titles. Switch 2 games, like Mario Kart Wor...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Jun 2025 23:45

The Anker 10,000 mAh power bank (pictured) has now been linked to 19 reported incidents. (Image source: Anker)

Over 1 Million Anker power banks recalled in the US with free replacements offered

Anker has recalled 1.16 million PowerCore 10000 (model A1263) power banks in the US due to overheating risks. Reports include burns and property damage. Free replacements are being offered.

Anubhav Sharma, 12 Jun 2025 23:45

At least two Pixel 6a have caught fire over the last month. (Image source: Reddit user u/zaliver)

Google to nerf Pixel 6a battery performance after reports of phones catching fire

Following reports of batteries overheating and catching fire, Google has confirmed it will issue a software update for the Pixel 6a. The "mandatory update" aims to limit the risk by intentionally reducing the battery's capacity an...

Kristen Spradlin, 12 Jun 2025 19:24

Beta Version 24.04 is giving some Forerunner owners trouble when trying to access Garmin Coach suggestions. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases notice to Forerunner smartwatch owners after new update causes system crashes

Earlier this week, Garmin restarted its Beta Program for previous generation Forerunner smartwatches with the first v24.xx build. While the update promised to resolve several outstanding bug fixes, Garmin has already been forced t...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2025 18:00

The Liquid Glass software design heavily impacts the aesthetic of the iOS Control Central. (Image source: Apple on YouTube)

"Steve Jobs would've fired everyone": iOS 26 Liquid Glass UI comes under fire for poor readability

Apple proudly showcased the new "Liquid Glass" UI design at the WWDC25. Coming to iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26, the new design brings the properties of real glass, like refraction and translucency, to UI elements. However, this...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Jun 2025 10:39

The Forerunner 570 misses out on a few features that Garmin offers on the Forerunner 970, latter pictured. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin slammed for misleading new Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches advert amid LTE refresh rumours

Garmin is rumoured to be refreshing some of its latest smartwatches with LTE connectivity later this year. Amidst these rumours, Garmin has posted a fresh video highlighting the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 that has drawn cri...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2025 16:11

Philips Hue users have been flagging problems with Amazon Alexa for a while. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue Amazon Alexa integration issue now confirmed by Signify

Signify, the company behind the Philips Hue smart home brand has confirmed that there is a bug with the Philips Hue and Amazon Alexa integration. Users have been reporting issues relating to the Alexa Skill for some time. Now, a r...

Polly Allcock, 30 May 2025 14:47

ASRock finally addresses AMD Ryzen 9000X3D failures, but questions remain

Gamers Nexus is continuing its investigation and has encouraged affected users to share their experiences, particularly with the new BIOS. Until more data surfaces and ASRock demonstrates greater transparency, prospective buyers m...

Sebastian Jankowski, 29 May 2025 20:59

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad faces heavy criticism after full release. (Image source: Steam)

New Game of Thrones RPG just dropped – it’s free, but heavily criticized

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad offers an immersive journey through Westeros, standing out with its rich atmosphere and dynamic combat. Despite these strengths, however, the action RPG is facing heavy criticism from players – and not j...

Marius Müller, 22 May 2025 13:52

Google's latest Android update is causing battery issues across multiple Pixel devices. (Image source: Triyansh Gill & Unsplash)

Google Pixel: May 2025 updates could be causing unexpected battery drain on some smartphones

It seems that Google will be delivering its June 2025 set of Android updates with a focus on addressing a new battery bug on Pixel devices. Although unconfirmed for now, it seems that the May 2025 batch of updates is causing exces...

Alex Alderson, 20 May 2025 19:16

DOOM Slayer stands atop a battlefield in the official key art for DOOM: The Dark Ages (Image source: DOOM: The Dark Ages, courtesy of Keymailer)

DOOM: The Dark Ages faces crashes on ROG Ally as outdated AMD drivers hinder performance, but recent update shows promise

Id Software's latest DOOM title has reportedly faced significant crashes on Windows handheld gaming PCs, such as the Asus ROG Ally, with outdated GPU drivers cited as the likely cause. A delay in vendor support, coupled with ongoi...

Louise Burke, 16 May 2025 20:17

Former Tsinghua Unigroup chairman Zhao Weiguo receives suspended capital punishment for graft. Pictured: A silicon wafer produced by SMIC (Image source: SMIC)

Former Tsinghua Unigroup chair given suspended capital punishment in corruption scandal

Former Tsinghua Unigroup chairman Zhao Weiguo received a capital punishment with a two-year reprieve for diverting roughly $65 million in state assets and saddling the company with about $124 million in losses.

Nathan Ali, 15 May 2025 16:53

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is allegedly 4.4-4.5 mm thick, not 3.9 mm. (Image source: TT Technology, YouTube)

Official dimensions prove incorrect: Galaxy Z Fold7 and Oppo Find N5 thicker than specified

For the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 in July, Samsung is advertising the smartphone as the thinnest foldable in the world, just like Oppo did a few weeks ago, but the official figures do not exactly stand up to close scrutiny. Thi...

Alexander Fagot, 14 May 2025 11:00

Google Pixel 9a battery replacement disassembly

Google Pixel 9a gets stern "do not buy" warning as teardown reveals questionable design

Despite the Google Pixel 9a performing admirably in his durability tests, JerryRigEverything has officially recommended against buying the mid-range smartphone because of Google's anti-repair design.

Julian van der Merwe, 13 May 2025 21:36

It remains to be seen whether Garmin will tie up new features for existing smartwatches too, like the Fenix 8. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin officially confirms new features will be hidden behind paywall

Garmin has revealed plans to place more features behind the paywall it calls Connect+ or Connect Plus. Despite facing public criticism for announcing the service, Garmin's CEO insists that the response from early adopters has been...

Alex Alderson, 08 May 2025 18:41

The humanoid robot Unitree H1 lashes out wildly during a test. (Image source: OSINTdefender via X, formerly Twitter)

Robot goes berserk – creepy video captures Unitree H1 freakout

A humanoid robot of the Unitree H1 type suddenly went wild in a Chinese test facility. Although no one was injured, the incident sparks concerns about safety and the future of robotics.

Marius Müller, 08 May 2025 15:51