Nintendo Direct September 2025: Everything announced for Mario's 40th anniversary
Nintendo's hour-long Direct presentation on September 12, 2025, delivered quite a few announcements that celebrated Super Mario Bros.' 40th anniversary.
Sep 13
Stylish Ryzen 7 mini PC reviewed - Peladn HA-4 scores with top efficiency and RGB lighting
The Peladn HA-4 packs the performance of the latest AMD technology into a compact format. With the Ryzen 7 7840HS and the integrated Radeon 780M, the mini PC offers enough power for office, multimedia and light gaming scenarios an...
Tesla quietly axes Cybertruck RWD trim in US: Poor value and weak demand may be to blame
Tesla has ended sales of the Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the U.S., just six months after launch. While Tesla hasn’t given an official reason, weak demand and poor value compared to other trims may have played a role....
Deal | $20,000 bonus on 2025 Audi S e-tron GT quattro lease or purchase
Audi is offering a time-limited $20,000 bonus on the S e-tron GT Quattro for both lease and purchase. The deal runs till the end of September.
Deal | 2025 Toyota bZ4X lease price slashed $20/month: Now $179/month in latest promo and still cheaper than a Corolla
Toyota has further reduced the monthly lease cost of the 2025 bZ4X by $20, making it even more affordable than a Corolla. The electric SUV is now offered for as low as $179 per month for 36 months until the end of September.
Nintendo surprises Switch 2 fans with Donkey Kong Bananza DK Island DLC in Nintendo Direct Showcase
The new DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC is available immediately for download and can be played by players after ending the main storyline.
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 is better than the EliteBook x360 830 G10 in almost every way
Aside from the big CPU update, HP has made a number of smaller changes all around the model for easier usability and improved charging ergonomics.
Modder builds Framework Laptop with mechanical keyboard, and it's an all-aluminium hunk straight out of the '90s
An enterprising modder has built himself a rather impressive DIY Framework Laptop with an integrated mechanical keyboard with the coveted HHKB layout. The mod makes the repairable thin-and-light laptop significantly thicker, but t...
Borderlands 4 players bemoan the lack of a PS5 Pro patch, as performance concerns mount
Sony’s most powerful console isn’t preventing Borderlands 4 performance issues. Lacking a patch, the PS5 Pro game exhibits poor optimization and frequent stuttering. Some gamers criticize developers for not releasing more PS5 Pro ...
Deal | Humble Bundle: $229 worth of Steam Deck-compatible RPG games drop to $16
The latest Humble Bundle package — Humbling Soulslike — contains seven soulslike ARPGs worth $229 and is going for $16. All the games included in this bundle are rated “playable” or “verified” for Steam Deck. The offer is only red...
Keychron Q16 HE 8K: First look at the new ceramic keyboard with Hall effect switches and 8K polling rate
Keychron is preparing to launch the Q16 HE 8K, a 65% keyboard that it claims is the first with a full ceramic build. Set to debut on Kickstarter in October, the keyboard combines an 8K polling rate with Hall effect magnetic switch...
Sep 12
Gamers criticize prices of first-party Switch 2 games and DLC announced at Nintendo Direct
Nintendo may be exploring alternative ways to boost revenue beyond $80 first-party game prices. Gamers are objecting to the cost of the new Super Mario Galaxy versions. The Nintendo Direct also featured paid DLC for the unreleased...
Deal | 70% off on Steam: Co-op survival horror PvE game now $11.99 for a limited time
The Outlast Trials is a spin-off of the critically acclaimed Outlast franchise, with a heavy focus on Multiplayer Co-op and PvE. The game is currently at its lowest recorded price of $11.99, 70% off on Steam for a limited time.
Well-known leaker blasts Samsung for neglecting Galaxy S cameras and puts forth petition for change
Prolific Ice Universe has started a petition to force Samsung to change the head of the imaging department of the Galaxy S series phones. The leaker has expressed concern about the direction of the Galaxy S cameras and fears that ...
90% probability of detecting an exploding black hole in next 10 years, study finds
There is a 90% chance humanity could detect an explosion of a primordial black hole within the next decade, possibly shedding light on particle physics and confirming early universe theories.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 and Galaxy Tab A11 Plus revealed in official mix-up
Samsung has accidentally confirmed the existence of its next entry-level tablet series. Skipping the Galaxy Tab A10 entirely, the company has revealed that it will soon be offering the Galaxy Tab A11 and Galaxy Tab A11 Plus with o...
Honor teases MagicPad 3 Pro launch with MagicPad mini also rumoured
According to a new report, Honor is preparing to step into the world of compact high-end tablets. Dubbed the MagicPad mini, the tablet will be preceded by the MagicPad 3 Pro, whose launch window Honor has already confirmed publicl...
Garmin Venu 4 rears its head again before release with ECG support confirmed
Garmin's next mid-range smartwatch has popped up again after initially surfacing earlier this summer. Confirmed to have the hardware necessary to take ECGs, the Garmin Venu 4 would be the second Venu release of the year after the ...
Vivo X300 to surpass Vivo X200 Pro mini with display, biometric and cooling improvements
Vivo continues to position the Vivo X300 as the true successor to the Vivo X200 Pro mini. To emphasise that, the company has now started directly comparing the two and highlighting various advancements that feature inside its next...
Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro vs. Lenovo Idea Tab Pro: Two very similar tablets compared
The Moto Pad 60 Pro is only available in a few countries; the rest of the world has to make do with the almost identical Lenovo Idea Tab Pro. Is that really so bad? And what are the differences?
Asus to launch ProArt PA27USD and ProArt Cinema PQ09U displays soon
Asus will unveil two unusual screens in the coming days, including a 162-inch microLED display with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits and a brand-new OLED monitor for professional users that reaches full 4K resolution at a frame rat...
Xgimi Horizon 20 Max projector now available to pre-order
Xgimi is currently accepting pre-orders for its new Horizon 20 Max home theater projector. This model is said to offer up to 5,700 lumens brightness, with wide coverage of the BT.2020 color gamut. Plus, it has Google TV, tools lik...
New soundcore AI Assistant earbuds with live translations launching soon
Anker has listed the new soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant wireless earbuds at a retailer in Europe. They support voice commands and live translations, and the assistant can also answer questions. Already available to pre-order in ...
Two new Anker Nebula portable projectors on the way
The Anker soundcore Nebula P1 and P1i portable projectors have been announced. One model, which has detachable speakers, is said to be the first device of its kind. Plus, there is an early bird discount and a free gift available f...
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Remake Part 3 Switch 2 and Xbox releases could end PS5 exclusivity
The Nintendo Direct provided a Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade release date for the Switch 2 and Xbox. Even so, some gamers find a Square Enix social media post more significant. The company signaled that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth...
Motorola Moto G 2026 and Moto G Play 2026 reveal themselves in new leaks
The Moto G 2026 and Moto G Play 2026 are two upcoming mid-range smartphones produced by Motorola. Leaking in the wake of the Edge 60 Neo's official launch, the pair will share almost all the same hardware save for a few distinguis...
Auroras could light up Northern (and Southern) skies on Sept 13 and 14 following powerful solar wind storm
A butterfly-shaped coronal hole on the Sun is sending fast solar wind expected to reach Earth by September 14. It can potentially cause G1-G2 geomagnetic storms and auroras at high latitudes during the equinox boost.
These DDR5 RAM sticks have a built-in OLED
XFinity+ DDR5 modules can show real-time values for memory profile (Intel/AMD), memory capacity, speed, timings, voltage, and temperature through the OLED screen on the side. Each kit will have one module with the display and one ...
Nintendo's notorious Virtual Boy gets second life as a new Switch and Switch 2 accessory
Nintendo's short-lived 1995 flop, The Virtual Boy, is getting a second life as a Switch and Switch 2 hardware add-on. The original console was notorious for causing eye strain and headaches, and had a small library of only 22 game...
Nintendo releases Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Switch and Switch 2
Nintendo has announced that its Switch and Switch 2 consoles will be getting the Wii classic games, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. Both games will feature enhanced resolutions and new features, and will be available ...
Lenovo launches Moto Pad 60 Neo as new affordable tablet with bundled stylus
The Moto Pad 60 Neo has launched as a new affordable tablet that's powered by the Dimensity 6300. It's currently available in India, and the tab comes with an 11-inch display, 8 GB of RAM, and a bundled stylus.
Astronomy 101: Two glaring errors in NASA’s Mars announcement slip past the spotlight
The astronomy world is buzzing about NASA's strongest hint of ancient life on Mars. But amid the excitement, two senior officials made glaring errors so big they defy the known age and size of the cosmos. Here is what everyone mis...
Geekom releases A9 Mega globally with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128 GB RAM
Geekom has now released the A9 Mega after teasing the mini-PC last month. Significantly more powerful than the A9 Max thanks to its AMD Strix Halo APU, the Geekom A9 Mega utilises an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and 128 GB of RAM wit...
Update | Corsair leak reveals new ultralight gaming mouse almost half the weight of Logitech G Pro X Superlight with 70-hour battery and flagship specs
A retail listing has revealed some information regarding an upcoming Corsair Ultralight wireless gaming mouse. It looks as though the refreshed Corsair Sabre V2 Pro Ultralight will launch soon with updated polling rates, a switch to a symmetrical design, and an ultralight shell coming in at just 36 g. Update: CAD prices spotted on September 12.
New NASA discovery could provide the best-ever evidence of past life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover picked up samples from a location in Jezero crater last year. Scientists now believe this sample could provide evidence that Mars once had life on it.
Deal | Steam: Genre-defining Metroidvania game with fluid combat and 96% positive review rating gets 50% discount
Dead Cells, one of the best Metroidvania games in recent memory, is currently 50% off on Steam, with the game coming in at $12.49 for the duration of the sale. Dead Cells has become wildly popular since its launch, garnering over ...
New Apple Watch blood pressure feature gains FDA approval
Apple's latest health-tracking feature has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the US. The Cupertino giant estimates that it is capable of helping detect up to 1 million cases of undiagnosed hypertens...
Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru stop sales as they recall 100,000 electric vehicles due to safety issue
Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru are stopping sales and recalling 100,000 electric cars in the US. The companies are addressing a safety issue with windshield defrosters that could make driving hazardous in cold weather.
Arcfox T1 SUV, 4x cheaper than Tesla Model Y, grabs 27,000 orders within 12 hours of launch
The Archfox T1 is launching four times cheaper than the Model 3 in China. The compact electric SUV has gathered 27,000 orders in just 12 hours.
Spotify lossless: Engineering manager answers key questions ahead of global rollout
Spotify’s engineering manager opened up in a Reddit AMA, explaining the lossless audio launch’s technical challenges, rollout logic, in-app quality indicators, and user-driven design for Premium subscribers.
SpaceX's Starlink launches a limited 44% discount on the Roam Plan for new users in Canada
SpaceX’s Starlink is offering a six-month promotion in Canada for new customers on its Roam plan. First-time users of the Musk-owned satellite internet service can now save 44% on their subscription during the introductory period....
Garmin releases new stable update for older high-end smartwatches, but there's a catch
Garmin has finally delivered a new stable software update to many of its older high-end smartwatches. Despite recently finalising beta development, the company is restricting the rollout of System Software 22.06 to prevent it from...
Resident Evil Requiem, Biohazard, Village coming to Switch 2 natively
Switch 2 players will be treated to all three of the newer Resident Evil games in February next year, including the latest instalment, Requiem. These will be native ports of the games, unlike the cloud versions that are already av...
8BitDo Ultimate 2: 8BitDo releases new wireless controller in celebration of new game update
8BitDo has refreshed its popular Ultimate 2 wireless controller. Available to order from today, the new variant comes in an eye-catching light purple finish with several themed accessories not available with regular Ultimate 2 mod...
Gigabyte launches Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI Box eGPU with TB5 connector, only 5% slower than the desktop model
The Thunderbolt 5 connection that is equivalent to PCIe 4.0 X4 is advertised to lag only 5% behind a desktop variant running on a PCIe 4.0 X16 slot. Granted, TB5 is not that mainstream as of yet, so the port is USB4 backwards comp...
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally gets a release date
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond arrives for the Switch and the Switch 2 in early December. The game was first announced in 2017 and got the subtitle ‘Beyond’ in 2024.
Update | A new limited edition Astro Bot DualSense controller is on the way
The Astro Bot controller is coming back with a "joyful" design refresh. Sony has confirmed an updated model of the beloved controller will officially launch on October 30, with pre-orders opening next week. Update: The new Astro Bot Joyful limited edition controller is now up for preorder.
Deal | Steam: Possibly the most fun city-building game since SimCity 2000 free for a limited time
Surviving Mars challenges players to transform the red planet into a livable home. Instead of building cities on stable ground, you’ll construct domes in a hostile environment while struggling to keep your colonists alive. For tho...
Xiaomi Watch S4: Global release date of compact 41 mm smartwatch surfaces in new rumour
According to a reliable leaker, Xiaomi is about to release the Watch S4 41 mm globally. Sporting a 1.32-inch AMOLED display and a 320 mAh battery, the Watch S4 41 mm will likely launch for less €159.99 (~$188) in the Eurozone.
Neil Druckmann reveals details about his most ambitious game and announces a promising cast
Neil Druckmann recently revealed information about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. And that's not all, because a promising cast has also been unveiled for this exciting new game.
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