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Astrometica is a Steam survival craft game with an open world design and plenty of exploration in the vast expanses of space. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Atmospheric Steam open world survival-craft game with space exploration and free demo drops to all-time low in deal

Astrometica is a fairly recent Steam survival-craft game that takes what makes games like Subnautica great and flings it into space. Despite its early access status, Astrometica features around 30 hours of satisfying gameplay, inc...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Sep 2025 18:35

RingConn: New update for smart rings. (Symbolic image, image source: RingConn)

RingConn: Wearables get new update with improvements, blood pressure measurement on the way

RingConn is rolling out a new software update that promises significant improvements for several wearables. Specifically, users will benefit from improved workout detection and various bug fixes.

Silvio Werner, 10 Sep 2025 17:40

Version 5.0 of GameHub also introduces performance boosts. Pictured: Hollow Knight: Silksong running on an Android phone. (Image source: GameSir and Steam - edited)

GameSir's Windows game emulator for Android updated with Hollow Knight: Silksong optimizations

GameSir has launched a new update for its Windows game emulator for Android, GameHub. Version 5.0 has optimizations for Hollow Knight: Silksong, offers full Steam support, and delivers emulation performance boosts.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Sep 2025 16:59

Garmin’s Venu X1 (pictured) and vivoactive 6 smartwatches are getting a new update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin smartwatches get bug fix for Wi-Fi download issue

Garmin is rolling out stable updates to the Venu X1 and vivoactive 6 smartwatches. Software version 12.74 tackles an issue which was preventing some files from being downloaded over Wi-Fi. The release also appears to resolve other...

Polly Allcock, 10 Sep 2025 16:37

Garmin’s Venu 3 and vivoactive 5 (pictured) smartwatches are receiving beta version 16.05. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin fixes heart rate-related bug in new beta update for smartwatches

Garmin has released a new update, beta version 16.05, for three of its smartwatches. The update resolves an issue linked to the broadcast heart rate feature and another problem with volume controls. Plus, this release also comes w...

Polly Allcock, 10 Sep 2025 15:57

Spotify launches lossless music streaming with no extra cost

After years of teasing, Spotify has finally added lossless music streaming support on its platform. It will be part of the Premium plan and top out at 24-bit / 44.1 kHz FLAC.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Sep 2025 14:43

Apple Music and Windows truly feel like they are incompatible - that Apple did a half-assed job of porting one of their key apps to the most popular PC OS in the world. (Image source: Apple, Microsoft, Anubhav Sharma - Notebookcheck)

Apple Music for Windows: Why its garbage listening experience has been failing loyal users since 2023

CheckMag What kind of music app doesn’t let you listen to music? Apple Music on Windows, that's what. Since its port to Windows in 2023, users face constant audio dropouts, broken volume controls, and sync failures, turning what should be ...

Anubhav Sharma, 10 Sep 2025 13:05

The 90+ new GPU-accelerated, real-time effects in Adobe Premiere Pro 25.5 help film editors add creative effects to films quicker. (Image source: Adobe)

Adobe adds 90+ GPU-accelerated effects to Premiere Pro 25.5

Adobe Premiere Pro 25.5 has launched with over 90 GPU-accelerated effects and enhanced timeline responsiveness, with live waveform views during clip editing. A new “Surprise Me” button helps boost creativity for filmmakers.

David Chien, 10 Sep 2025 03:43

Player with summoned creature in Pokémon Legends: Z to A (Image source: screenshot, The Pokémon Company)

New Nintendo patent could ban creature summons in all games, as Palworld lawsuit continues

Nintendo frequently pursues high-profile claims of patent or copyright infringement. A new patent takes aim at the summoning and battling gameplay system used in Pokémon games. While the Palworld lawsuit focuses on monster-catchin...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Sep 2025 00:52

Jump Space ship flying in space shooting enemy ships

Slick new Steam sci-fi FPS with Star Wars-like dogfights and 500,000 demo players gets low launch price and roadmap update

Jump Space, formerly known as Jump Ship, is a co-op sci-fi shooter that managed to rack up a whopping 500,000 players during its free Next Fest demo event, will launch into early access for as little as $19.99 and feature a wealth...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Sep 2025 23:09

Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship! 2025 banner is shown (Image source: screenshot, Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG YouTube channel)

Konami deletes videos with AI voice-overs from Yu-Gi-Oh! event generated from uncredited actress

AI voice-overs are playing a larger role in events celebrating popular competitive games. Unfortunately, an actress didn't authorize a voice heard during the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship. Konami has since deleted videos from the e...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Sep 2025 21:59

The latest version of the Philips Hue app has added new Wanderlust scenes. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue releases new smart lighting scenes in app update

A recent Philips Hue app update has added a range of new smart lighting scenes. They have a travel theme, with cooler, brighter options for daytime and a couple of warmer, softer scenes to relax in the evening. These were not note...

Polly Allcock, 09 Sep 2025 20:48

The Xiaomi 15T could be one of the first devices to ship globally running HyperOS 3. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

HyperOS 3: Xiaomi teases global release date for major OS update

It seems that the global release of HyperOS 3 is on the horizon. Despite only arriving in China late last month, Xiaomi has indicated that HyperOS 3 will start reaching global audiences later this month alongside two high-end smar...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2025 19:14

macOS-inspired MocaccinoOS Linux desktop gaming distro (Image source: MocaccinoOS)

Minimal Linux distro MocaccinoOS 25.09 launches with the 6.12.45 kernel

A minimal and swift, yet gaming-ready distro, MocaccinoOS 25.09 comes with an upgraded kernel (6.12.45 LTS), Mesa 25.1.9, as well as version 570.181 of the Nvidia GPU driver package. Additionally, this version also comes with mult...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Sep 2025 18:24

Xbox Game Pass banner with Activision Blizzard games (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

List of missing Activision Blizzard Xbox Game Pass games calls into question Microsoft promises

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard could benefit gamers with a wealth of classics. Unfortunately, a list of missing Xbox Game Pass games reveals how many titles are inaccessible. Licensing issues and a hesitation to ov...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Sep 2025 18:18

Citron 0.7 has AMD FSR 2 implementation. Pictured: tablet running a Nintendo Switch game. (Image source: GameSir and r/zelda)

Citron gets full rewrite, promises better Nintendo Switch emulation on Android and PC

The Nintendo Switch emulator Citron has received a long-overdue update. This release is said to be a "complete ground-up rewrite," and the devs are promising significant improvements and better emulation performance.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Sep 2025 17:43

rabbitOS 2 is now available for the Rabbit R1. (Image source: Rabbit)

rabbitOS 2 brings a new interface, gesture support, and more to the Rabbit R1

Rabbit has released a new operating system for the Rabbit R1. The new rabbitOS 2 brings a colorful new interface, gesture support, and the ability to create apps using voice prompts.

Habeeb Onawole, 09 Sep 2025 12:29

The Garmin Fenix 8 should be receiving another new stable update soon. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin introduces new update for current high-end smartwatches with new stable release looming

Hardly any time has passed since Garmin released a major update for its latest flagship smartwatches. Nonetheless, a new beta release called Beta Version 17.30 indicates that fresh stable firmware is on the horizon.

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2025 11:57

Seller says Sega used UK police to reclaim discarded rare Nintendo games and dev kits

A shutdown of a Sega office in the UK provided a golden opportunity for a collector. After purchasing dev kits and games for Nintendo consoles, including the 3DS, local police raided the seller. He believes that Sega involved the ...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Sep 2025 02:43

Deal | BioShock-inspired Steam open world game set in surreal utopia with retro-futurist visuals drops to record-low price

Atomic Heart has reached an all-time low price on Steam, thanks to a 70% discount. The shooter puts you at the heart of an alternate utopian timeline thrown off its course by a calamity and an underlying conspiracy. Atomic Heart h...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Sep 2025 01:18

UFL football game banner (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Nintendo hesitates to send dev kits for free-to-play Switch 2 games, according to UFL studio

The studio that produces the UFL football title continues to wait for a Switch 2 dev kit. Strikerz Inc. CEO Eugene Nashilov claims that Nintendo ignores requests from free-to-play games. Other developers have described a confusing...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Sep 2025 23:28

Signal secure backup feature on Android phone with encrypted message and media backup options. (Image Source: Signal)

Signal introduces both free and paid secure backup options

Signal, the open-source messaging service, is introducing new free and paid secure cloud backup plans for chats and media. The free plan gives you 100MB of storage for messages and up to 45 days of media backups.

Rohith Bhaskar, 08 Sep 2025 22:31

RomM allows you to host your own ROM collection in a Docker container, enabling you to play your retro collection from almost any browser (Image Source: RomM via Github)

RomM is the Plex of self-hosted retro gaming. A beautiful ROM manager that lets you play games through any browser

CheckMag RomM is a self-hosted solution for managing and maintaining your ROM collection. With save state support, metadata scraping and RetroAchievements, it will let you play nearly everything up to PSX from a web browser. Here's how to ...

David Devey, 08 Sep 2025 20:42

The Fenix 7 series has not received a stable update in almost three months. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update to older high-end smartwatches as wait continues for stable rollout

Garmin appears to be dragging its heels when it comes to delivering a new stable update for its older flagship smartwatches. Unfortunately, neither the Fenix 7 or Fenix 7 Pro look likely to receive a replacement for System Softwar...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2025 20:33

Nova launcher installed on the TECNO Spark 40 Pro+ (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

Nova Launcher is shutting down for good

Nova Launcher, the most popular third-party launcher for Android, is shutting down after developer Kevin Barry leaving Branch, the company that acquired it in 2022. The app, once the default choice for users who wanted control ove...

Antony Muchiri, 08 Sep 2025 18:57

Linux Mint 22.2 launches with a few old bugs

Since the MATE, Xfce, and Cinnamon Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" editions come with the HWE kernel 6.14, all ended up facing the same issues. The list of problems includes a bug that affects systems with older Nvidia GPUs that use the 47...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Sep 2025 18:37

A screenshot from the game Chants of Sennaar that shows off its unique Moebius-inspired art style. (Image Source: Steam - Edited)

Deal | Only $11.99: Colorful isometric puzzle game now 40% off on Steam for a limited time

Chants of Sennaar is a colorful single-player puzzle game that won Best Indie Game at the 2024 New York awards and has an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam with more than 10k reviews. The game is currently 40% off, down to i...

Rohith Bhaskar, 08 Sep 2025 17:53

YouTube's latest UI experiment for the web restores the volume button to its original spot, but drops the skip and miniplayer buttons. (Image source: Kristen Spradin / Notebookcheck)

YouTube's controversial video player redesign is popping up again, and honestly, it doesn't look half bad

YouTube is rolling out another test of its redesigned web video player, five months after its first attempt drew backlash. The updated look is cleaner and more transparent, with the volume slider back to its original position. How...

Kristen Spradlin, 08 Sep 2025 17:37

PS5 Digital Edition with optical disc drive (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

PS6 will reportedly offer detachable disc drive, following PS5 model to support physical games

A new report suggests that, like the PS5 Digital Edition, the PS6 will accept an optional disc drive. The next PlayStation console would also be more compact to reduce shipping costs. Fans had worried that, following industry tren...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Sep 2025 17:05

Home Assistant 2025.9 adds an automation editor sidebar (pictured). (Image source: Home Assistant)

Home Assistant 2025.9 brings new automations sidebar and tile features

Home Assistant 2025.9 is now available. This latest version of the open-source smart home software adds an automation editor sidebar or pop-up, as well as a range of new tile card features. Plus, there is a new experimental Home d...

Polly Allcock, 08 Sep 2025 16:19

Windows-inspired Debian-based Kamuriki Linux 4.00 launches (Image source: Kamuriki Linux)

Windows-like Kamuriki Linux 4.00 now available

Debian-based Kamuriki Linux 4.00 is now available with a Windows classic-like interface and the Wine compatibility layer under the hood. The distro comes loaded with multiple useful tools for daily use and, despite only having a J...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Sep 2025 15:31

A new version of the Zepp App for Android brings support for BioCharge (Helio Strap and T-Rex 3 Pro pictured). (Image source: Amazfit, edited)

More Amazfit smartwatch users get BioCharge metric and Route Planning in new app update

A new version of the Zepp App, version 9.12.1, is now available for Android users. It brings the BioCharge metric for those with a Balance 2 smartwatch, as well as Route Planning. These tools are also available for iOS users, arri...

Polly Allcock, 08 Sep 2025 11:39

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered banner is shown (Image source: Bethesda Softworks with edits)

Oblivion Remastered performance worsens after patch, leading to stutters and mixed Steam reviews

For many gamers, Oblivion Remastered evokes memories of the stuttering original title. Performance has only deteriorated since its April release date, causing a series of negative Steam reviews. Some players blame the awkward comb...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Sep 2025 02:16

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth banner is shown (Image source: Square Enix with edits)

Insider expects Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release date in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox

2026 could be a busy year for classic RPG fans, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reportedly heading to multiple consoles. According to NateTheHate2, the second part of the remake trilogy will arrive on Switch 2 and Xbox. Boosted Switc...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Sep 2025 21:56

The devs have promised more feature-packed updates. Pictured: cover image of the software. (Image source: Steam)

Borderless Gaming 1.0 brings major revamp, teases DLSS-like upscaling 'for any game'

The aging Borderless Gaming, a gaming-focused utility, has finally been updated to version 1.0. This new version brings a new engine and revamped UI, and the developers promised to offer DLSS-like upscaling and a frame generation ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Sep 2025 14:36

A fighting Mario showed above judge's gavel (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Nintendo lawsuit ends in $2 million settlement against Mig Switch seller accused of aiding piracy

Another lawsuit centered around copyright infringement ends in success for Nintendo. The company claimed that Ryan Daly ran the Modded Hardware storefront and sold the Mig Switch. Previously, Nintendo shut down the Yuzu emulator d...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Sep 2025 00:52

A screenshot from the game Simulacra that shows off its unique ARG gameplay. (Image Source: Steam - Edited)

Deal | Just $0.99: Interactive ARG point and click adventure 80% off now on Steam for a limited time

Simulacra, an alternate reality adventure game that tasks you with solving the strange disappearance of a young woman using her phone, drops to its lowest ever recorded price on Steam. It is 80% as part of a special promotion for ...

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Sep 2025 22:56

Cover art for Clock Tower's enhanced Rewind port. (Image Source: PlayStation Blog - edited)

Deal | 16-bit survival horror classic drops to $13.99 on Steam now for a limited time

Clock Tower: Rewind, an enhanced port of the pioneering survival horror game from 1995, is now $13.99 on Steam as part of a limited-time promotion. The 2024 release marked the first time the 16-bit original was officially translat...

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Sep 2025 20:34

Android's app sideloading block has a potential workaround

The Android ecosystem is facing a big change. Google's plans to restrict external app installations have sparked a debate over freedom versus control. However, there is a glimmer of hope. A popular tool has emerged as a workaround...

Jean Leon, 06 Sep 2025 18:30

Donkey Kong and Pauline next to Samus from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond shown (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Former Nintendo dev explains why new Switch 2 games will likely recycle the same franchises

In a recent interview, ex-Nintendo developer Ken Watanabe sheds light on why the company avoids new IPs. Nintendo prioritizes inventing unique gameplay experiences, even if players use the same characters. Announced first-party Sw...

Adam Corsetti, 06 Sep 2025 18:27

Astroneer is a sci-fi survival crafting game with four-player co-op and plenty of bright colours. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam open world survival game with charming graphics and 120,000 positive reviews drops to lowest-ever price in new deal

Astroneer, a charming survival craft sandbox game with a vast open world, has dropped to an all-time low price on Steam. Astroneer features all of the hallmarks of a survival craft game — resource extraction and management, explor...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Sep 2025 07:55

A 3D-printed model of The Thinker (Image source: Vinicius Amano via Unsplash; cropped)

MIT system makes eco-friendly 3D prints stronger with less plastic

A team of researchers at MIT has developed a new toolkit called SustainaPrint. This toolkit strategically reinforces the critical zones of 3D prints, allowing for greener and more sustainable 3D-printing without sacrificing much o...

Chibuike Okpara, 06 Sep 2025 03:15

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition banner is shown (Image source: FromSoftware, Nintendo of America with edits)

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition demo shows progress, after Switch 2 game raised performance concerns

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition may be in a better technical state than the Gamescom demo suggested. At Pax West 2025, a newer build produced more stable frame rates. With optimization, the FromSoftware title could become one of the ...

Adam Corsetti, 06 Sep 2025 02:30

Attractive Hollow Knight: Silksong price is affecting the cost of other indie games

In response to the Hollow Knight: Silksong price, indie game studios are rethinking their plans. Some developers worry that they can’t recoup costs by charging $20. Other companies downplay the Silksong effect, reasoning that one ...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Sep 2025 23:09

Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Kingdom Hearts logos (Image source: Square Enix, Disney with edits)

Square Enix provides updates on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4

The Ever Crisis livestream did not reveal a Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 release date or trailer. Even so, Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura provided a positive update on the Square Enix game. The Disney-influenced Kingdom Hearts ...

Adam Corsetti, 05 Sep 2025 17:57

HyperOS 3 is eligible to try on flagship devices like the Xiaomi 15 Pro pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

No HyperOS 3: These Xiaomi smartphones have received their final updates

Xiaomi has quietly confirmed that a host of smartphones will not be receiving its new HyperOS 3 update globally. Currently, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is one of half a dozen devices that will remain stuck on older updates going forward.

Alex Alderson, 05 Sep 2025 15:17

Philips Hue app version 5.50 brings Apple Home over Matter for some users. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue users see Apple HomeKit change in new app update

A new update for the Philips Hue app, version 5.50.0, is rolling out to users of the brand’s smart home devices. It brings support for the recently released Hue Bridge Pro, with a migration process in place for some customers. The...

Polly Allcock, 05 Sep 2025 14:30

LiftFlick will come preloaded on new Yoga, IdeaPad, and Legion devices. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo wants to save you a trip to Photoshop with FlickLift, its new AI image editor that can remove backgrounds and upscale images in a pinch

FlickLift is Lenovo’s new AI-powered editor designed for quick, no-fuss tweaks. It will come preloaded on the newly announced Legion, IdeaPad, and Yoga devices.

Kristen Spradlin, 05 Sep 2025 08:00

Lenovo will add a special 3D mode to the Legion Glasses 2 later this year. (Image source: Lenovo)

Legion Glasses 2 with 3D Mode: Lenovo reveals free 3D mode update with over 20 games supported

Lenovo has confirmed that a new 3D mode is coming to the Legion Glasses 2. Coinciding with the full reveal of the Legion Go Gen 2, the 3D mode will also be compatible with Gen 10 Legion gaming laptops with support for over 20 game...

Alex Alderson, 05 Sep 2025 08:00

Keychron M7 8K gaming mouse forward side button

Keychron gaming mice update delivers chunk of new features, including hidden "Sniper" button function and profile switching

Keychron has updated its gaming mouse line-up with both a 20K FPS lock and support for adding and removing DPI and polling rate steps, solving one of the few complaints we had about gaming mice like the M7 8K. With the update, you...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Sep 2025 07:24