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New free game ENA: Dream BBQ gets flooded with positive reviews from players on Steam (Image source: Steam - edited)

New free game on Steam surges to around 18,000 positive reviews in under a month

ENA: Dream BBQ is a free game that launched on Steam on March 27, 2025, and in under a month, it has received over 18 thousand player reviews. What's rather impressive is that 98% of those are positive.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Apr 2025 07:24

Xbox Cloud Gaming on Smart TVs and Xbox One (Image source: LG Electronics, Microsoft Xbox Gaming with edits)

Xbox Cloud Gaming stats show Series One and Smart TVs dominating smartphones as new Xbox handheld lurks

Players find that Xbox Cloud Gaming provides a better experience in living rooms. A recent report suggests that using smartphones with the service has too many drawbacks. A new Xbox handheld may look to improve navigation and visu...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Apr 2025 01:27

Anbernic will only offer the RG557 in two colours at launch. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG557: Stellar PlayStation 2 and Wii U emulation performance shown in early video

It looks like the Anbernic RG557 will be available before the end of the month. Although a release date remains unconfirmed for now, early videos have not only unboxed the new gaming handheld but also shown the emulation performan...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2025 22:20

AOC is launching a new mini-LED gaming monitor with 180Hz (Image source: AOC)

AOC Q27G40XMN: New 1440p gaming monitor with mini LEDs and 1,200 nits now available

The AOC Q27G40XMN is a new and pretty well-equipped gaming monitor with a comparatively affordable price tag. It promises a high contrast ratio but relies on a mini-LED backlight instead of an OLED panel.

Silvio Werner, 19 Apr 2025 22:17

Bill Gates: AI set to eliminate global doctor and teacher shortages. Pictured: A girl holding a robot's hand (Image source: Andy Kelly, Unsplash)

AI could solve global doctor and teacher shortages, says Bill Gates

Bill Gates envisions AI as the solution to global shortages of medical professionals and teachers. Speaking on a podcast, he highlighted how AI could fill critical gaps, while AI healthcare startups are already securing billions i...

Nathan Ali, 19 Apr 2025 21:51

Oppo A5 Pro 5G officially poised to launch as India's latest affordable IP69 smartphone

Oppo has announced that it is ready to bring its 360° Armor Body smartphone to a new market. The A5 Pro is likely to fit into the ~$200 price-bracket with the same Dimensity 6300 SoC as the Realme 14x. The former might have more r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2025 20:56

The Metis Computer Board packs a punch in terms of AI performance (Image source: Axelera)

Metis Compute Board: Six times the NPU AI performance of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K for $592

The Metis Compute Board is a fast mainboard that's supposed to stand out with its high AI performance. It should be suitable for various applications, but the manufacturer is mostly targeting professional customers.

Silvio Werner, 19 Apr 2025 20:50

The Xiaomi 1440p Monitor A27Qi is now officially orderable (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi 1440p monitor with 100Hz and budget-friendly price now available

Xiaomi has officially launched the A27Qi, which is a fairly affordable monitor with QHD resolution. For just £119, it offers a 100Hz refresh rate, pretty accurate colors and several ports.

Marcus Schwarten, 19 Apr 2025 19:37

Steam has discounted a large number of top-selling games (Image source: Steam - edited)

Deal | Steam game deals: Up to 90% off on top-selling games for a limited time

A good number of top-rated games got their prices slashed on Steam. Most of these limited-time deals will stay active until April 24, 2025, with some ending on May 1, and most have seen 50% or higher discounts.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Apr 2025 19:36

Luxeed R7 Max RWD debuts as SUV with ~1,000-mile EREV range and Huawei vehicle platform

The Chinese automotive manufacturer Chery has introduced the Luxeed R7 Max RWD and Ultra AWD as its latest extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). The cars combine electric and conventional ICE motors to drive their max range to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2025 19:35

Tesco exterior signage photographed against a clear sky (Image source: Simone Hutsch via Unsplash)

Tesco brings menopause support into retail with QR-linked health education

Tesco has rolled out menopause-friendly product bays in 93 UK stores, offering QR-linked health education in partnership with GenM. The move reflects growing demand for accessible, tech-enabled support in women’s health. It may sh...

Louise Burke, 19 Apr 2025 18:18

Assassin's Creed Shadows playing on Switch 2 (Image source: Ubisoft, Nintendo of America with edits)

Assassin's Creed Shadows Nintendo Switch 2 leaks may be justified after new PEGI age rating

After an update on the PEGI age rating site, Assassin's Creed Shadows could become the next high-profile Switch 2 game. Rumors about the title's release on the new Nintendo console originated in 2024. As a result of enhanced Switc...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Apr 2025 17:56

The Redmi Projector 3 Lite costs around $96 in China (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi launches Redmi Projector 3 Lite at an affordable price

The Redmi Projector 3 Lite is now available to pre-order in China. At the core, it's an affordable entry to Xiaomi's evergrowing line of projectors, coming in at CNY 699, which is around $96. It also sports a brightness rating of ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Apr 2025 17:42

Oppo K12s tipped to launch with bigger battery for smaller price

The Oppo K12s is tipped to bring some of the Android smartphone market's latest (and largest) battery technology to the masses on its debut later in April 2025. It might also have the same fast charging as the more premium Find X8...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2025 17:37

The new Motorola earbuds and smartwatch don't have a release date yet. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Motorola's first pair of open-ear earbuds dazzle in leaked images; new smartwatch tags along

A leak has revealed that a new pair of Motorola-branded earbuds and smartwatch are on the way. The earbuds will have an open-ear design and a jewelry-like finish while the smartwatch will have a square dial.

Habeeb Onawole, 19 Apr 2025 16:06

The Nubia Z70S Ultra will go official on April 28, 2025 (Image source: Nubia - edited)

Nubia announces imminent availability of camera-focused Z70S Ultra

The Nubia Z70S Ultra was first teased in March 2025, and the company has now shared that the upcoming camera flagship will go official in China on April 28, 2025. Nubia has also shared some official renders of the phone.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Apr 2025 14:17

Microsoft Surface Pro OLED for Business (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft's Windows-on-ARM approach for private users damages the reputation of Surface devices

The new Intel version of the Surface Pro convertible is not really interesting for private users due to the high price, but this problem is artificially created by Microsoft. This will damage the reputation of its own products and...

Andreas Osthoff, 19 Apr 2025 14:09

Until April 21, Tails of Iron is available with an 80% discount for $5 instead of $25. (Image source: Steam)

Steam deal: Fairytale soulslike available for just $5

This game may look like a hand-drawn fairy tale, but it's actually a tough Souls-like adventure. If you're into challenging combat, Tails of Iron could be worth checking out. It’s received great reviews and is now available for ju...

Marius Müller, 19 Apr 2025 13:15

In Beijing, humanoid robots took part in a half marathon for the first time for test purposes. (Image source: YouTube / CGTN)

Batteries vs. muscles: Humanoid robots join half-marathon in Beijing

The world’s first half-marathon featuring humanoid robots was held in China’s high-tech E-Town district. Alongside more than 9,000 human runners, 20 robot teams joined the race – delivering a mix of impressive moments and underwhe...

Marius Müller, 19 Apr 2025 12:54

Tesla's smaller, cheaper Model Y will be late to launch in the US market. (Image source: Joe Tegtmeyer/X)

Cheapest Model Y and Model 3 with watered down specs set for belated US launch

Tesla is making a more affordable Model Y entirely in the US, a version with fewer bells and whistles than the 2026 Model Y Juniper refresh. This base version is expected to be smaller and come later than originally planned, toget...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Apr 2025 12:00

A blurred out Nothing Phone (3) sitting next to the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. (Image source: Nothing)

Carl Pei reveals Nothing Phone (3)'s launch date

The Nothing Phone (3) flagship was expected to launch last quarter but instead Nothing launched the Phone (3a) series. Now, Nothing's CEO, Carl Pei, has revealed when the flagship will be announced.

Habeeb Onawole, 19 Apr 2025 10:09

The Beelink ME mini NAS launched in China at around $177 (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink ME mini launches as company's first NAS

Earlier in March 2025, Beelink announced that it would enter the NAS market with the introduction of the ME series mini PCs. The first product of the line is now here, and it's called the ME mini, which has support for up to 24 TB...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Apr 2025 10:00

The Cuktech CP25 launched in China at around $18 (Image source: Cuktech - edited)

Cuktech CP25 launches as another affordable power bank with built-in cable

The CP24 has recently launched in China as a very affordable power bank with built-in cable and up to 40 W fast charging support. Cuktech has launched another portable charger, the CP25, which shares similar specs but has support ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Apr 2025 08:49

Mandragora Whispers of the Witch Tree Steam RPG launched on Steam with a free demo.

New Steam RPG dripping in classic style with a Soulslike combat twist launches with free demo

Fans of dark fantasy would be remiss to check out Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, a new action RPG with over 40 hours of single-player story written by the former narrative lead of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2. T...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Apr 2025 02:24

The UltraGear OLED 45GX90SA supports native game streaming via webOS 24. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear OLED 45GX90SA released as new ultra-wide gaming monitor with native Amazon Luna, Nvidia GeForce Now and Blacknut game streaming

The UltraGear OLED 45GX90SA is the second 45-inch gaming monitor that LG has released this month. Built around a 1440p and 240 Hz panel, the UltraGear OLED 45GX90SA runs webOS 24 with access to modern film, TV and game streaming s...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2025 02:06

The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl promo image shows off the leading lady and her suitors. (Image source: Kadokawa)

The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl is retro romance anime gold

Romance anime fans who love a good fight are in luck this spring. The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl balances action, social politics, and romance with a retro style that plenty of anime fans will love to see!

Megan Miranda Reyes, 19 Apr 2025 02:04

The UltraGear OLED 39GX90SA appears to contain the same WOLED panel as last year's UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE. (Image source: LG)

UltraGear OLED 39GX90SA: LG releases new 39-inch and 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor globally with built-in Smart TV features

LG has finally released its latest 39-inch OLED gaming monitor globally. Now available across the UK, US and the Eurozone, the LG UltraGear OLED 39GX90SA combines a 240 Hz, 1440p and 800R WOLED panel with optional Smart TV functio...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2025 02:00

Title card for My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, featuring The Crawler, Pop Step, and Knuckleduster. (Image source: Bones Film)

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes offers fans more super-powered action

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is the first anime spin-off of the wildly successful shonen and promises plenty of action ahead of the final season of MHA. The first two episodes are streaming now on Crunchyroll!

Megan Miranda Reyes, 19 Apr 2025 01:17

The Moto G86 is somewhat of a departure from the Moto G85 in terms of design. (Image source: via Nieuwe Mobiel)

New leak reveals Motorola Moto G86 design with major changes shown from Moto G85

The successor to the Moto G85 appears to be almost upon us. Based on a new leak, Motorola has equipped the Moto G86 with a different design that looks more like the Edge 50 Pro or Edge 60 Pro than its direct predecessor.

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2025 01:11

Marathon game banner (Image source: Bungie)

Bungie provides Marathon closed alpha test details and lifts NDA on streaming and screenshots

Gamers have had a divisive reaction to footage of Bungie's Marathon. Even so, the company eliminated the NDA on the upcoming closed alpha test. While only part of the game will be accessible, testers can share their impressions wi...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Apr 2025 01:02

Amazon has given the Bose Smart Soundbar a substantial $169 savings off its MSRP. (Image source: Bose)

Deal | Bose Smart Soundbar with 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos drops to lowest price ever

Amazon has dropped the price of the Bose Smart Soundbar to its lowest ever after a 34% discount. The soundbar can reproduce immersive 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos surround sound with AI-enhanced dialogue and stream audio via Apple AirPlay an...

David Chien, 18 Apr 2025 23:04

The EcoFlow Glacier Classic can recharge phones and laptops while keeping foods cool during trips outdoors. (Image source: EcoFlow)

EcoFlow announces Glacier Classic portable power station with refrigerator

EcoFlow has announced the Glacier Classic, a portable fridge and power bank that keeps food and drinks cold while recharging devices on outdoor trips. The Glacier is available in three sizes and supports solar recharging for eco-f...

David Chien, 18 Apr 2025 22:09

The Retroid Pocket Classic is an Android gaming handheld with a Game Boy Color-like design. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid alerts US customers to change their Retroid Pocket Classic orders

GoRetroid is alerting its US customers who ordered the Retroid Pocket Classic handheld to choose a different hue as select colors won't ship in time before a US shipping restriction begins later this month. The affected colors are...

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Apr 2025 21:51

The Fire 6 Max rugged smartphone is now orderable on Amazon (Image source: Doogee)

Fire 6 Max: Smartphone with gigantic battery, thermal camera, night vision and flashlight launches on Amazon

The Doogee Fire 6 Max looks like a practical and well-equipped smartphone that also comes with a thermal imaging camera and a very large battery. It also features a dedicated flashlight.

Silvio Werner, 18 Apr 2025 21:16

DJI has introduced new accessories for professional drone users (Image source: DJI)

Powerful DJI Zenmuse drone accessories unveiled

DJI is launching two new drone accessories. Specifically, the Zenmuse S1 can light up the night, while the Zenmuse V1 is a speaker. These attachments could be particularly useful for professionals.

Silvio Werner, 18 Apr 2025 20:58

Huawei's Ascend 920 AI chip might launch later this year (image source: Huawei)

Huawei Ascend 920: Nvidia H20 replacement rumoured to launch later this year

Huawei is reportedly working on the next generation of its AI chips. The Ascend 920 will succeed the recently unveiled Ascend 910C, and it will be manufactured on SMIC's N+3 node.

Anil Ganti, 18 Apr 2025 20:57

Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Switch 2 Edition next to Switch console (Image source: Best Buy with editing)

Rune Factory FAQ suggests some Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game cartridges will work on Switch

Switch 2 Edition games may not only target buyers of Nintendo's upcoming console. A Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma FAQ states that its cartridge will boot on the original Switch. Gamers unable to find a Switch 2 could play these...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Apr 2025 20:35

The Paperlike 103 is a new and quite fast e-ink monitor (Image source: Dasung)

Dasung Paperlike 103: First e-ink monitor with 60Hz now available

According to Dasung, the first e-ink monitor with a 60Hz refresh rate can now be ordered. This display should be particularly well-suited for reading texts, word processing or even programming.

Silvio Werner, 18 Apr 2025 20:34

Apple community support (Image source: Apple - screenshot)

Apple’s Support Forums are a black hole for user feedback

CheckMag Apple likes to position itself as a company that values user experience above all. But spend just a few minutes in their official Support Communities, and a very different picture emerges — one of tightly controlled messaging, sup...

Sebastian Jankowski, 18 Apr 2025 20:26

Realme GT7 touted to launch as world's clearest and fastest gaming Android smartphone

The Realme GT7 is now hyped to launch with a display optimized for e-sports with the industry's latest anti-flicker technology for Android smartphones. It is also backed to have advanced touch sensitivity, even with gloved or wet ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2025 20:25

The new version of the PS3 emulator for Android is now available on GitHub (Image source: Sony, r/PS3, and Asus - edited)

RPCSX-UI-Android: Newly released PS3 emulator for Android gets a new update

Earlier in April 2025, the team behind RPCS3 introduced RPCSX-UI-Android, a new PS3 emulator for Android that replaces RPCS3-Android. Just a few days after the introduction, it was updated, and there are a good number of improveme...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Apr 2025 20:11

Casio G-Shock B-5600BG-5 (Image source: Casio US)

Casio's new eco-friendly G-Shock G-5600BG-5 watch now available in the US

Casio is continuing its push for more sustainable watches, bringing another eco-friendly G-Shock model, the G-5600BG, to the US market following the release of the GA010CE series. The watch features a band and bezel made out of re...

Kristen Spradlin, 18 Apr 2025 19:25

More newly released free games have been spotted on Steam (Image source: Steam - edited)

Steam gets another wave of new free games

Many free games have already launched on Steam within the first two weeks of April 2025, and now, more $0 freebies have been spotted. The newly spotted ones fall into different categories, including fast-paced action and casual.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Apr 2025 19:01

Honor X60 GT touted as flagship killer with huge battery in new leak

Honor's next X60-series Android smartphone is tipped to be the slimmest one yet, despite having a battery significantly larger in size than that of the flagship Magic7 Pro. The device might have improvements in other areas compare...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2025 18:19

GameSir X5 Lite: Mobile gaming controller is available now (Image source: GameSir)

GameSir X5 Lite: Affordable mobile gaming controller with wide compatibility available now

Available now for order, the GameSir X5 Lite is a new, budget-friendly mobile gaming controller that promises to deliver proper controls, even for more complex games. Featuring a USB-C port, the controller supports pass-through ch...

Silvio Werner, 18 Apr 2025 17:36

Nintendo Switch 2 accessories include a Pro controller, a Camera, and many more. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start April 24 in US and Canada, console price maintained but accessory prices go up

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will go live on April 24 in the US and Canada. While console prices remain the same, the accessories have seen a price hike in the US due to market conditions.

Vineet Washington, 18 Apr 2025 17:36

Sharge announces a new sale. (Image source: Sharge)

Deal | Sharge Easter 2025 sale cracks into deals on high-speed power banks

Sharge hints that it might be better to hunt for deals rather than eggs this Easter - such as those on its extra-fast wired and wireless power banks included. The new sale offers the chance to bundle one of each for a reduced pric...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Apr 2025 17:32

Microsoft randomly sending out free Xbox gift card codes during Spring Sale 2025

Gaming is becoming more of a luxury during challenging economic times. Microsoft is distributing free gift card codes to keep players invested in the Xbox ecosystem. The offers seem random, but gamers can monitor for messages with...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Apr 2025 16:58

Users on Reddit noticed performance gains in synthetic benchmarks after the latest Nvidia driver update. (Image source: spiderpig08 on Reddit)

Report: RTX 50 series GPUs get noticeable boost in benchmarks with latest drivers, gaming performance suffers

The new drivers address the black screen issues that some users were facing and they also bring some performance gains in synthetic benchmarks. But these gains seem to be negatively impacting gaming performance.

Vineet Washington, 18 Apr 2025 16:41

The Casio G-Shock GM-2100-1A analog digital watch features a octagonal stainless steel bezel (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio metal G-Shock GM-2100-1A watch with stainless steel bezel and 200 m water resistance gets significant 22% discount on Amazon

Casio’s shock-resistant, rugged metal G-Shock GM-2100-1A analog digital watch is now 22% off on Amazon, reaching its lowest-ever price. The G-Shock GM-2100-1A features a metal-clad design, a 1/100-second stopwatch, 5 daily alarms,...

Abhinav Fating, 18 Apr 2025 16:27