Indie shooter dev sparks controversy with legal threatsThe developer of the free-to-play shooter Operation: Harsh Doorstop is threatening legal action against influencers who review the game after being paid by competitors.Marius Müller, 13 Feb 2025 17:01
RTX 5080 joins list of Blackwell GPUs that melt power connectorsA Reddit user just had their 12VHPWR power cable melted by an RTX 5080. Only the PSU side was affected this time, likely due to the GPU routing all of the current through one wire. Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 06:52
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D spontaneously combusts inside unfortunate Redditor's motherboardA Reddit user ended up with a dead Ryzen 7 9800X3D for seemingly no fault of theirs. Apparently, it happened when they were watching some videos on their PC, effectively ruling out any possibilities of overload. Anil Ganti, 12 Feb 2025 05:35
Why Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen still doesn't work with magnetic accessoriesCheckMag Samsung's continued reliance on Wacom's EMR technology for its S Pen means that magnetic accessories still won't work with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Samsung has acknowledged the incompatibility with a warning to users who have mag...Julian van der Merwe, 11 Feb 2025 22:02
Not user error: Melted RTX 5090 power connector apparently the result of improper circuit designDer8auer contacted the Reddit user who recently lost their RTX 5090 to a melted power cable. His testing suggests the user's the third-party cable might not be at fault here. Anil Ganti, 11 Feb 2025 20:12
RTX 5090 melts 12VHPWR power connectors — Nvidia seemingly not at faultPC gamers are currently experiencing flashbacks after a user reported their Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPU's power connector has started melting. Unfortunately for the owner of the GPU in question, it doesn't look li...Julian van der Merwe, 10 Feb 2025 00:25
Civilization VII’s rough launch sparks backlash - developers pledge improvementsThe highly anticipated seventh installment of Sid Meier's Civilization series has had a rocky launch. On Steam, only 50% of player reviews are positive. However, developer Firaxis Games has already outlined its plans to win back f...Marius Müller, 08 Feb 2025 23:37
RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 users complain about black screen issues; drivers likely to blameA handful of RTX 5090 users are experiencing the black part of 'Blackwell' quite literally. Apparently, the screen turns black when they try to run a game/benchmark or stress the card in general. Anil Ganti, 07 Feb 2025 23:37
GeForce RTX 5090 fails to topple RTX 4090 in GPU compute benchmark while RTX 5080 struggles against RTX 4070 TiThe GeForce RTX 5090 has failed to overtake its predecessor in a GPU compute benchmark on the well-known PassMark database site. The RTX 5080 suffered a similar fate, with the card barely managing to beat out the RTX 4070 Ti. The ...Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2025 21:01
Sonos to lay off 200 people amid restructuringWhile reorganizing into functional groups for hardware, software, design, quality, and operations, the new Sonos CEO had to make the difficult decision of eliminating a number of jobs. Sadly, this move will affect around 200 emplo...Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2025 14:43
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – bad review upsets lead developerKingdom Come: Deliverance 2 made its highly anticipated debut on February 4, drawing over 125,000 concurrent players and earning a solid Metascore of 88. While the launch was a resounding success, one particular criticism has beco...Marius Müller, 05 Feb 2025 15:32
Apple castigates EU digital laws over controversial third-party appA controversial new app, available only in third-party app stores, has Apple spitting fire. The company cites the app, which allows users to browse adult content, as an example of harmful software it is forced to allow under the E...Sam Medley, 04 Feb 2025 21:04
GeForce RTX 5090 sells for extraordinary 193% markup in the US as Japanese consumers face similar reseller predicamentA Zotac Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Solid Overclocked graphics card has just been sold for an obscene amount on eBay, with the seller openly admitting that they had recently purchased the board from Micro Center. It’s not just gamers ...Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2025 18:23
Multiversus to go offline-only after final season updateIt’s time to say goodbye to MultiVersus. The crossover platform fighter, known for bringing together characters from Warner Bros. properties, will officially go offline after the conclusion of its fifth and final season.Santiago Nino, 01 Feb 2025 12:58
Nvidia blasted as "F-tier" as Edward Snowden blows his whistle over RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 VRAM amountsNvidia and its recent GeForce RTX 50 series launch, which many have labeled a “paper launch” due to immediate stock shortages, have been lambasted from a somewhat surprising corner of the internet. Renowned whistleblower and forme...Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2025 12:22
Dreame X50 Ultra Complete users flag poor battery performanceDreame recently launched the new X50 Ultra Complete robot vacuum. While it offers impressive features, including the ability to climb over obstacles, early users have reported poor battery performance. Multiple users have indicate...Polly Allcock, 31 Jan 2025 20:17
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: PC version struggles with poor reviewsSpider-Man 2 has finally arrived on PC, topping the Steam charts with strong sales. Despite its popularity, player reviews tell a different story, with many expressing frustration over the port’s quality.Marius Müller, 31 Jan 2025 13:57
Google Pixel 4a battery: "Update from hell" cuts capacity in half and reduces voltageMany Google Pixel 4a user are complaining that their smartphone has become practically unusable after the latest update. A developer has now taken a closer look at the code and explains the corresponding software changes in detail...Hannes Brecher, 30 Jan 2025 18:39
Garmin presents official solutions for device breaking bug with the threat of data loss for some modelsGarmin 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
Recent Garmin updates could be causing 'triangle of death' bootloop on Fenix, Forerunner and other smartwatchesGarmin 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
Realme 14x debuts in Malaysia without Diamond Design durabilityThe 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
MMO hopeful stumbles badly, earning terrible reviewsThe 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
Retroid Pocket Mini receives Android 13 upgrade, but early adopters warn against updatingRetroid 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
Pixel 4a software update causes massive battery issues, Google pays $50 and offers other solutionsGoogle 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 to kill Origin game management frontend in April, will force migration to EA appWith 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
Gamers furious: Elon Musk confesses to fraud in Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4Elon 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
Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch users flag new battery drain problemThe 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
The list of failed EV startups grows as Canoo files for bankruptcy and shuts down operationsElectric 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 stock falls after mixed reaction from Switch 2 announcementDespite 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
Apple M4 Mac mini users are reporting problems with USB-C connectivityWhile 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
Elon Musk embarrasses himself in Path of Exile 2During 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 slashes Cybertruck workforce to bolster its best-selling EV insteadIt 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 suffers yet another delay as "additional weeks are needed" to deliver polished gameplayIt 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
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i with under-display camera: Excellent design let down by abysmal camera performanceNot 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
Users of M4 Macs report problems with ultra-wide monitorsThe 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
GTA 6: Missing trailer disappoints fans and fuels speculationFans 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 – shameless clone of Black Myth: Wukong spotted on Nintendo eShopA 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
Much-hyped Switch 2 Reddit leak proves disappointing as evidence photos get slammed for AI generationEarlier 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 Core Ultra 200S performance issues traced to missing PPM package; four out of five problems resolvedIntel'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
YouTuber finds popular browser extension Honey engaging in deceptive affiliate practicesA 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
WoW content creator receives death threats after bot huntingDanish 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
Bad start for Apple's AI "Apple Intelligence" in England as false headline draws criticism from Reporters Without BordersApple'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
Embarrassing Arrow Lake sales result in AMD accounting for 93% of total Mindfactory CPU sales for past three weeksIntel 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
Digital license plates found vulnerable to hacking, enabling license number manipulationA 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
Update | Discord alternative Pumble not working for some usersOn 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 companySergey Tarasov, 16 Dec 2024 17:46
Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G: Xiaomi leaves fans in the dark about IP69 ratingThe 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
Artemis faces new delays, NASA pushes the lunar landing to mid-2027The 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
Bloodbath for GPUs with less than 12 GB VRAM: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle hammers cards like RTX 4060/TiIndiana 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
Garmin acknowledges smartwatch bug causing watch face crashesReports 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
Alzheimer's drug Simufilam fails to meet trial expectations, Cassava Sciences stock takes major hitExpected 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