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Garmin's resolution for its 'triangle of death' bootloop is not without its drawbacks. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin presents official solutions for device breaking bug with the threat of data loss for some models

Garmin may have acted swiftly to resolve the return of the 'triangle of death' across many of its modern cycling computers and smartwatches. Official resolutions presented could result in irretreveable data loss for some devices, ...
Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2025 13:39
Garmin's latest 'triangle of death' bootloop could be caused by a bad GPE.bin file. (Image source: r/Garmin)

Recent Garmin updates could be causing 'triangle of death' bootloop on Fenix, Forerunner and other smartwatches

Garmin has acknowledged that the 'triangle of death' has returned across many of its currently supported smartwatches. Allegedly caused by a recent update to a GPE.bin file, the only apparent solution is for Garmin to roll out a f...
Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2025 20:35
The 14x. (Image source: Realme MY)

Realme 14x debuts in Malaysia without Diamond Design durability

The Realme 14x has been unleashed on the Indian market with the same advanced durability ratings and battery size as a new Android flagship for a fraction of the price. Not so in Malaysia, however, where the same smartphone is now...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2025 18:55
The Quinfall currently holds a mere 23% positive rating on Steam. (Image source: vawraek.com)

MMO hopeful stumbles badly, earning terrible reviews

The Quinfall promised a vast open world and a thrilling combat system, sparking excitement among genre fans eager for a standout MMO. One day after its release, however, the average rating on Steam has already plummeted - and not ...
Marius Müller, 25 Jan 2025 15:22
The Retroid Pocket Mini is comparatively powerful given its size. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket Mini receives Android 13 upgrade, but early adopters warn against updating

Retroid has now published an Android 13 update for the Pocket Mini. Although the device theoretically now runs the same software as the larger Pocket 5, early reports point to a myriad of issues.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 17:29
Some Google Pixel 4a owners are facing massive issues after the latest software update (Image source: Daniel Romero)

Pixel 4a software update causes massive battery issues, Google pays $50 and offers other solutions

Google has identified a battery issue with the Pixel 4a and has recently started to roll out an update to affected smartphones on January 8th. However, this update may cause significant issues according to numerous user complaints...
Hannes Brecher, 22 Jan 2025 20:43
EA Origin is not long for this world (Image source: Origin, Ripper Gaming on YouTube w/edits)

EA to kill Origin game management frontend in April, will force migration to EA app

With the tech industry's long march to 64-bit only software, EA announced it will shutter its Origin game manager in April. Instead, users with games purchased from EA will have to use the EA app, which is a 64-bit piece of softwa...
Sam Medley, 21 Jan 2025 20:17
Elon Musk has confessed to cheating in Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4. (Image source: Pixabay, Tumisu / YouTube, WoldGamerSK)

Gamers furious: Elon Musk confesses to fraud in Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4

Elon Musk recently drew widespread attention with claims of setting gaming records. While some in the gaming community were impressed, others accused the tech billionaire of cheating. These allegations have now been confirmed, spa...
Marius Müller, 21 Jan 2025 15:43
Some Amazfit T-Rex 3 users are currently experiencing battery drain issues. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch users flag new battery drain problem

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch is suffering from faster-than-usual battery drain after a recent software update. According to various user reports on Reddit, the watch is now losing almost double the battery percentage on a daily ...
Polly Allcock, 20 Jan 2025 16:14
Canoo collapses with just $50K in assets, $50M in debt (Image source: Canoo)

The list of failed EV startups grows as Canoo files for bankruptcy and shuts down operations

Electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations, citing less than $50,000 in assets against liabilities of up to $50 million. Despite initial promise and partnerships with major organization...
Andrew Sozinov, 18 Jan 2025 10:49
Nintendo's share price took a tumble after the mixed reception of the Switch 2 announcement. (Image source: Nintendo and FreePik.com, w/ edits)

Nintendo stock falls after mixed reaction from Switch 2 announcement

Despite the hype and excitement surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has suffered a notable decline in its share price following the announcement of its upcoming console. Reactions to the Switch 2 are mixed, resulting in im...
Sam Medley, 18 Jan 2025 02:50
The M4 Mac mini has abandoned USB-A ports for a USB-C-only solution. (Image source: Apple)

Apple M4 Mac mini users are reporting problems with USB-C connectivity

While the Apple Mac mini is an incredible little computer, it is not immune to issues. A recent report by AppleInsider has discovered a plethora of users complaining about reliability with USB-C connections, although the culprit i...
Sambit Saha, 16 Jan 2025 19:19
Fans see Elon Musk's playing skills in Path of Exile 2 as disproportionate to his character's level and equipment. (Image source: Pixabay, Tumisu / YouTube, WoldGamerSK)

Elon Musk embarrasses himself in Path of Exile 2

During a 90-minute stream, tech billionaire Elon Musk showcased a highly leveled and well-equipped character in Path of Exile 2. However, fans were left skeptical after watching his gameplay, doubting that he had personally levele...
Marius Müller, 11 Jan 2025 15:09
Tesla Cybertruck production staff moved to Model Y production

Tesla slashes Cybertruck workforce to bolster its best-selling EV instead

It looks like recent Tesla Cybertruck sales woes have started to hit the production team behind the infamous electric pickup truck. A recent report claims that Tesla effectively had some Cybertruck production staff on furlough for...
Julian van der Merwe, 10 Jan 2025 23:53
Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed once again. (Image source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed Shadows suffers yet another delay as "additional weeks are needed" to deliver polished gameplay

It looks as though Ubisoft is taking the launch of Assassin's Creed Shadows seriously, with an announcement today confirming that the upcoming RPG based in feudal Japan will be delayed by another month.
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Jan 2025 23:07
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i sports an incredible 98% screen-to-body ratio. (Image source: Dave2D)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i with under-display camera: Excellent design let down by abysmal camera performance

Not all that glitters is gold - Lenovo's stunning new Yoga Slim 9i laptop sports an excellent design, great performance, and a truly jaw-dropping display. However, the laptop suffers from a major flaw that may scare away a sizable...
Sambit Saha, 09 Jan 2025 17:47
Some M4 Mac users are complaining about monitor problems. (Image source: Apple)

Users of M4 Macs report problems with ultra-wide monitors

The Apple M4 confers significant performance improvements and, for the first time, allows up to three external monitors to be connected. Customers previously had to buy the more expensive Pro or Max chips in order to do this. Howe...
Hannes Brecher, 04 Jan 2025 01:12
Anyone expecting a new GTA VI trailer on December 27 was bitterly disappointed. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA 6: Missing trailer disappoints fans and fuels speculation

Fans had expected the second GTA 6 trailer on December 27, but only received an X-Post regarding the current sale in the Rockstar Warehouse. The disappointment was great, but speculation continues nonetheless.
Marius Müller, 29 Dec 2024 17:13
Wukong Sun: Black Legend seems to be nothing more than a cheap copy of Black Myth: Wukong (Image source: Nintendo)

Wukong Sun: Black Legend – shameless clone of Black Myth: Wukong spotted on Nintendo eShop

A new game recently appeared on the Nintendo eShop, bearing a striking resemblance to the hit action-adventure Black Myth: Wukong at first glance. On closer inspection, however, it quickly becomes clear that the resemblance is dec...
Marius Müller, 27 Dec 2024 14:15
Nintendo switch 2 JoyCon connector leak

Much-hyped Switch 2 Reddit leak proves disappointing as evidence photos get slammed for AI generation

Earlier this month, a redditor claimed that they had a Nintendo Switch 2 engineering sample in-hand, followed by promises to show off pictures of the gaming handheld on Christmas. Those images have now been posted online, and alon...
Julian van der Merwe, 27 Dec 2024 00:55
Intel details five major issues affecting Core Ultra 200S performance, promises fixes by January (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core Ultra 200S performance issues traced to missing PPM package; four out of five problems resolved

Intel's Core Ultra 200S launch faced five performance issues, with drops ranging from 6 percent to 30 percent. Various updates have fixed four problems, while the final optimization package is set for January 2025. A comprehensive...
Nathan Ali, 22 Dec 2024 17:19
Honey has been promoted by numerous content creators over the years (image source: Honey)

YouTuber finds popular browser extension Honey engaging in deceptive affiliate practices

A YouTuber has been investigating Honey for a while, and his findings are rather alarming. Apparently, it overrides any affiliate links on the checkout page, effectively denying the creator that got you there their commission.
Anil Ganti, 22 Dec 2024 15:02
Danish YouTuber Madskillzzhc completely withdraws from the WoW community due to death threats as a result of his anti-bot activism. (Image source: DallE 3)

WoW content creator receives death threats after bot hunting

Danish YouTuber Madskillzzhc's dedicated fight against bots in World of Warcraft has come to a sudden and alarming halt. After receiving serious death threats and having his personal information exposed, the veteran content creato...
Marius Müller, 21 Dec 2024 13:41
False start for Apple Intelligence in England. (Image source Notebookcheck - Daniel Schmidt)

Bad start for Apple's AI "Apple Intelligence" in England as false headline draws criticism from Reporters Without Borders

Apple's new AI service, Apple Intelligence, is making the wrong headlines. The feature for automatically summarizing news appears to be unreliable and is spreading misinformation, which has precipitated a reaction from Reporters W...
Marc Herter, 21 Dec 2024 00:42
Intel Arrow Lake vs AMD Zen 5 sales battle appears extremely one-sided in Germany. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Intel, Pixabay, edited)

Embarrassing Arrow Lake sales result in AMD accounting for 93% of total Mindfactory CPU sales for past three weeks

Intel CPUs are not exactly fan favorites at the moment, as Mindfactory's CPU sales data for the past three weeks shows AMD dominating the charts. The situation is so bad for Intel that the new Arrow Lake chips account for a fracti...
Fawad Murtaza, 19 Dec 2024 11:51
Major hardware flaw in digital license plates enables unauthorized display manipulation (Image source: Reviver)

Digital license plates found vulnerable to hacking, enabling license number manipulation

A security researcher discovered a critical hardware vulnerability in Reviver's digital license plates that allows physical tampering to bypass security measures and manipulate plate displays via Bluetooth.
Nathan Ali, 18 Dec 2024 19:24
Pumble was down for about an hour (Image source: Pumble.com w/edits)

Update | Discord alternative Pumble not working for some users

On Sunday, December 15 at 2:10 PM GMT, the business-oriented Pumble messaging/conferencing platform became unresponsive to go dark a short while later. It took Cake about an hour to make Pumble work again. Things appear to be back to normal as of 3:20 PM GMT (07:20 AM CST). Update: Still no word from the company
Sergey Tarasov, 16 Dec 2024 17:46
Xiaomi has not been clear on the IP rating of its latest Redmi Note handset. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G: Xiaomi leaves fans in the dark about IP69 rating

The dust has now settled on the launch of the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G outside China. However, Xiaomi has still not offered any clarification about whether its latest Redmi Note handset is IP68 or IP69 rated against water.
Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2024 18:52
Extravehicular Activity (EVA) spacesuits (Image source: SpaceX)

Artemis faces new delays, NASA pushes the lunar landing to mid-2027

The need to revise the re-entry trajectory of the Orion crew capsule and to properly test its life support and environmental control systems is changing the schedule of the Artemis mission once again. Without any additional delays...
Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2024 16:01
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is currently at a 86% MetaCritic. (Image source: Bethesda/Machine Games)

Bloodbath for GPUs with less than 12 GB VRAM: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle hammers cards like RTX 4060/Ti

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the latest game to show that VRAM-limited GPUs are not feasible for the current and upcoming AAA titles. The case is doubly worse for 8 GB cards like the RTX 4060 and RX 7600 that fail to even...
Fawad Murtaza, 06 Dec 2024 13:49
Many developers have reported a problem causing Garmin smartwatches to freeze or crash. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin acknowledges smartwatch bug causing watch face crashes

Reports suggest that many Garmin smartwatch users are currently experiencing issues with the watch face. A bug linked to Garmin Connect can cause the wearables to freeze or crash. At the time of writing, despite the company acknow...
Polly Allcock, 02 Dec 2024 23:30
Brain affected by Alzheimer's (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Alzheimer's drug Simufilam fails to meet trial expectations, Cassava Sciences stock takes major hit

Expected with high hopes by all those affected by Alzheimer's and investors alike, the Phase 3 trial of Cassava Sciences' proprietary small molecule Simufilam failed to deliver the anticipated results. As a direct consequence, the...
Codrut Nistor, 26 Nov 2024 16:44
The UltraGear OLED 27GX790A misses out on UHBR20 connectivity. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear OLED 27GX790A now available but with lesser DisplayPort 2.1 than originally thought

All may not be as it seems when it comes to LG's recent UltraGear OLED gaming monitor release. While the UltraGear OLED 27GX790A is now available to pre-order, it appears that the monitor actually ships with a lower bandwidth Disp...
Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2024 17:14
Paradise looks impressive but many elements have been stolen. (Image source: Ultra Games Ltd.)

GTA VI competitor Paradise turns out to be a Russian crypto rip-off

Ultra Games' open-world game Paradise caused a stir two months ago with an impressive trailer. After having amassed over 650,000 views, it has now become clear that Paradise is simply a crypto rip-off from Russia rather than an al...
Hannes Brecher, 21 Nov 2024 20:20
D-Link not in a hurry to patch a critical NAS vulnerability (Image source: D-Link)

D-Link's solution to critical NAS vulnerability: Buy new hardware

A critical command injection vulnerability has been discovered in several D-Link NAS devices, posing a high-security risk due to lack of authentication safeguards. D-Link has declined to issue security patches for the affected mod...
Andrew Sozinov, 10 Nov 2024 16:23
Damaged back glass of an imaginary iPhone model (Image source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Rotten Apple: Rear camera repair program available for some iPhone 14 Plus models

Apple has just acknowledged that iPhone 14 Plus handsets that were manufactured last year between April 10 and April 28 have a rear camera issue that prevents the device from showing image previews. Thankfully, the problem will be...
Codrut Nistor, 04 Nov 2024 12:30
The old PS5 Slim console covers are not compatible with the PS5 Pro. (Image source: Sony - edited)

Sony PS5 Pro needs new Faceplates due to arbitrary design decisions — Dbrand has thoughts

Despite having identical dimensions to the PS5 Slim's side covers, the PS5 Pro forces gamers to buy faceplates specifically designed for the new console. Sony has confirmed that its old Console Covers are not compatible, indicatin...
Julian van der Merwe, 31 Oct 2024 20:39
Apex Legends will no longer be playable in Linux effective immediately (image source: Apex Legends)

EA pulls plug on Apex Legends Linux version due to anti-cheat concerns

Linux gamers who play Apex Legends will no longer be able to access the game. EA apparently made the decision due to cheaters exploiting the platform's customizable nature to circumvent anti-cheat measures.
Anil Ganti, 31 Oct 2024 20:15
iPhone 16 sales banned in Indonesia (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Apple iPhone 16 now banned in Indonesia

Since Apple hasn't managed to meet the requirements of the Indonesian law that requires certain smartphones to contain at least 40% locally manufactured parts, sales of the iPhone 16 lineup are not allowed in the country. However,...
Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2024 14:16
Instagram videos with low views get low-quality encoding as well (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Instagram ties video quality to view count

A user report that was later confirmed by Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, shows that some videos on this service look blurry due to the fact that video quality is directly tied to the amount of views it receives. According to him,...
Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2024 12:16
The Video Game History Foundation wants to give video games the same respect as other art forms. (Image source: The Video Game History Foundation)

Game archiving efforts take massive hit with US DMCA copyright exemption denial

The Video Game History Foundation was recently struck a massive blow when the US Copyright Office shot down its argument that game preservation is a valid reason to bypass DMCA protections. In response, the Video Game History Proj...
Julian van der Merwe, 25 Oct 2024 23:40
While reviewers are very satisfied with the Vivo X200 Pro, many Chinese users are currently complaining about lens flare problems. (Image source: Weibo)

Update | Trouble in Zeiss camera paradise as Vivo X200 Pro users complain about unsightly lens flare problem

Trouble in paradise is how you could describe the current situation on Chinese social media regarding the Vivo X200 Pro. After an initially extremely positive review and hands-on reports, the mood is slowly turning sour as many early buyers of the Zeiss camera flagship are complaining about a massive lens flare problem, which has not been confirmed by reviewers or Vivo. Update: Official Vivo statement with explanation and partial solution.
Alexander Fagot, 24 Oct 2024 07:44
EA has officially burned its Steam Deck player base with the addition of kernel anti-cheat. (Image source: EA / Valve - edited)

Battlefield 1 burns Steam Deck gamers with kernel anti-cheat in new update

A new update to Battlefield 1 has officially removed Steam Deck compatibility from the online FPS, despite the game launching as long ago as 2016. This move comes after a similar decision was made with GTA Online last month. Unlik...
Julian van der Merwe, 22 Oct 2024 19:15
As the figures on SteamDB show, Unknown 9: Awakening has the potential to be the flop of the year. (Image source: Bandai Namco Entertainment)

High ambitions, hard landing – Unknown 9: Awakening might be this year's biggest gaming disappointment

Sony's PVP shooter Concord may not be the biggest flop of the year after all. Despite very ambitious goals, Unknown 9: Awakening got off to a disastrous start and is being completely torn apart by players - it is being criticized ...
Marius Müller, 21 Oct 2024 16:23
Until Dawn: Interactive horror survival game now available for PS5 and PC (Image source: Ballistic Moon)

Until Dawn review: A $60 crash? Game-breaking bug ruins new survival horror

Sony's survival horror Until Dawn returns just in time for the Halloween season, but the remake offers more than improved graphics. A new ending and tense atmosphere promise an even more immersive horror experience, including enha...
Nicole Dominikowski, 21 Oct 2024 13:18
Some Retroid Pocket Mini early adopters have received the wrong colour option. (Image source: via Joey's Retro Handhelds)

Retroid issues official statement and resolution for Pocket Mini colour controversy

Retroid has just started shipping the Pocket Mini globally. However, it turns out that the company has been dispatching some units with a completely different finish than what it shows on its website. Surprisingly, Retroid has act...
Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2024 20:55
Qualcomm has officially cancelled the Windows on ARM Snapdragon X Elite Dev Kit and all planned software support for the platform. (Image source: Qualcomm - edited)

Snapdragon X Elite Dev Kit mini PC dies silent death as Qualcomm cancels software support, refunds all outstanding preorders

Qualcomm has officially cancelled the only currently Snapdragon Elite desktop implementation available along with any software support for the $899 mini PC. It will refund all existing pre-orders for the ARM-powered desktop, but e...
Julian van der Merwe, 18 Oct 2024 01:52
Mozilla Firefox interface (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Firefox gets back the option to remove the "List All Tabs" button

Although it has been present in Firefox for ages, the "List all Tabs" button recently got a bigger icon, so it became more visible. However, Firefox 131 came with a minor change, now labeled by Mozilla as a bug, which consisted of...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2024 17:52
Meta is laying off employees this year as well (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

New Meta layoffs affect several departments, including those in charge of WhatsApp and Instagram

After parting ways with over 20,000 employees in 2022 and 2023, Meta continues to cut jobs. This time, the number of people laid off is smaller, but this new downsizing does not miss Reality Labs and departments in charge of popul...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2024 11:09
A humanoid robot (Image source: AI-generated)

Tesla's Optimus isn't Prime yet and that's okay

CheckMag Tesla does not always deliver on its promises, and the latest news on its humanoid robot proves as much. While that's unfortunate, it does not mean Tesla is a bad company.
Rohith Bhaskar, 15 Oct 2024 18:26

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