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A Tesla Model Y Robotaxi (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla loses ground: U.S. EV market share slips under 40% amid rising competition

Latest data shows a significant shift in the US EV market as Tesla’s share drops below 40 percent for the first time since 2017. The company is battling intense competition as rivals expanded their piece of the pie by 120 percent....

David Odejide, 09 Sep 2025 09:07

Pallets of the Lego Nintendo Game Boy Box Sets on display at Sam's Club (image source: r/lego)

The Lego Game Boy is available three weeks earlier than planned for Sam's Club members

Some Sam's Club members might be able to benefit from an earlier-than-expected release of Lego's faithful recreation of the Nintendo Game Boy console, which ruled the handheld console roost in its heyday more than three decades ag...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Sep 2025 08:45

This game deal will last until September 19, 2025. Pictured: Steam Deck running Caravan SandWitch. (Image source: Valve)

Deal | Multi-award-winning open-world adventure game hits all-time low price on Steam

Caravan SandWitch, an open-world adventure game with relaxing gameplay, is on sale on Steam. Thanks to this deal, this multi-award-winning Steam Deck game can be scored for a 50% discount, at $12.49, which is also its new all-time...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Sep 2025 08:19

Phones like the Pixel 10 will enjoy Starlink's upcoming satellite 5G service. (Image source: Google)

Starlink set to beam 5G data from space to T-Mobile and Boost phones with Dish spectrum purchase

Starlink is preparing to become the preeminent direct-to-cell satellite connectivity provider, with more than 100x the current capacity of the data that reaches T-Mobile and other phones. The new V3 satellites will take advantage ...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Sep 2025 08:12

QwertyKeys Neo65 Core Plus gaming keyboard uprightx

QwertyKeys tips Hall effect gaming upgrade for premium compact wireless mechanical keyboard

QwertyKeys's highly regarded Neo65 and Neo65 Cu custom wireless mechanical keyboards are about to get a major gaming upgrade, with the company teasing a Hall effect PCB launching soon. The Hall effect PCB will likely feature simil...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Sep 2025 05:58

A medal from the costlier set (Image source: via Essential Japan)

Limited-edition Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary coins to cost $21 or $112 depending on the set

Japan Mint is doing something cool for Dragon Ball’s 40th birthday. The Osaka-based institution is making two coin sets based on the series (with Son Goku getting most of the spotlight) that can actually be used to pay for product...

Affaq Ahmed, 09 Sep 2025 05:25

The Onkyo DIY headphone amp kit uses the company's patented technologies for ultra-low distortion. (Image source: Onkyo)

Onkyo unveils a DIY headphone amplifier kit for hobbyists

The Onkyo TRHPA-KIT01 DIY headphone amplifier kit, available in Japan for ¥44,000 (~$300), features patented ultra-low distortion tech and modular components for audio hobbyists. The kit will be offered made-to-order through Octob...

David Chien, 09 Sep 2025 05:01

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

The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth GamePad is available to buy now in three colors. (Image source: 8BitDo)

The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth controller might be available in orange soon

8BitDo's relatively new controller has been available to buy for a month now in three color options. However, an Amazon listing has revealed that a fourth yet-to-be-announced color might be available soon.

Habeeb Onawole, 09 Sep 2025 02:15

The new Yeelight TV app turns your Samsung TV into an immersive light show. (Image source: Yeelight)

Yeelight brings Ambilight to Samsung TVs with new light syncing app

The Yeelight TV Universe app lets Samsung TV owners sync compatible Yeelight smart lights to any content on the screen, without the need for cameras or HDMI sync boxes. Supported products include the Cube Kit, Beam Light Bar, Obsi...

Elvis Shida, 09 Sep 2025 01:48

The two variants of the new upcoming Casio G-Shock GW-BX5600 (pictured) - one with a standard LCD and the other with a reverse LCD. (Image source: Great G-Shock World)

New Casio G-Shock GW-BX5600 leak confirms standard and reverse LCD options

Casio will reportedly launch the highly awaited GW-BX5600 in two models with standard and reverse LCD displays, keeping the classic 5600 Origin design. The watches are expected to launch in Autumn 2025.

Anubhav Sharma, 09 Sep 2025 01:31

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

The X Ultra (pictured above strapped to a woman) may put off seasoned runners who prefer training to assistive devices, but could be helpful for those with certain health issues (Image source: Hypershell)

Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton for outdoor adventures launches with more power and 30 km range

Hypershell has just unveiled its top-of-the-line, outdoor-centric hip exoskeleton, the X Ultra, for assisted hiking, running and cycling in tough conditions. Featuring a stronger 1000 W motor and a much improved walking range of 3...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 09 Sep 2025 00:39

The H3C MegaBook is a Surface Pro lookalike. (Image source: H3C)

H3C MegaBook: New Microsoft Surface Pro rival debuts with 120 Hz OLED display and fanless Intel Lunar Lake option

The H3C MegaBook is a rather unusual device despite appearances suggesting otherwise. Although the MegaBook looks like a Microsoft Surface Pro at first glance, it supports Android and Windows dual-booting with a 120 Hz OLED displa...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2025 00:07

An image of Hubble space telescope in Earth's orbit (Image source: NASA; cropped)

Stars 100× heavier than the Sun: ESA releases gorgeous image of star cluster N11

The Large Magellanic Cloud is a dwarf galaxy located 160,000 light-years away in the constellations Dorado and Mensa. It is the largest of the dwarf galaxies that orbit the Milky Way. Within it is N11 — the galaxy’s second-largest...

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Sep 2025 23:54

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

Dockcase expands the Steam Deck with numerous ports and a 4TB SSD (Image source: Dockcase)

Touchscreen dock expands Steam Deck with 4TB SSD: Chizha to go live on Kickstarter

One of the more Steam Deck docks is set to launch on Kickstarter in September. The manufacturer has now finally confirmed the pricing and features for the so-called Dockcase Chizha Mount Ling Dock, which sports a touchscreen, M.2 ...

Hannes Brecher, 08 Sep 2025 22:12

Wang Teng (left) on joining Redmi. (Image source: ixbt.com)

Xiaomi fires popular Redmi executive for alleged misconduct

One of the best-known names behind the popular smartphone, wearable and IoT brand Redmi has been abruptly ejected from the company by parent company Xiaomi. Wang Teng Thomas has stated his regret in having to leave the brand in hi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2025 22:11

TCL will refresh its compact tablet with its NxtPaper display and 5G support. (Image source: Evan Blass)

TCL's NxtPaper screen is coming to a compact tablet

TCL's NxtPaper display has been available on large-screen tablets such as the 14-inch NxtPaper 14 for a while. Now, a leak has revealed that TCL will launch a compact tablet that will feature the proprietary display.

Habeeb Onawole, 08 Sep 2025 22:00

The splash screen for SEGA's Nights Into Dreams (image source: Sega Retro)

SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds box art leak features NiGHTS as post-launch DLC character

While SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has plenty of DLC characters making their way to the title, NiGHTS is one particularly unexpected, but welcome addition for retro gamers looking to play the title this month.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 21:30

ChatGPT privacy: What your conversations reveal about you

ChatGPT privacy is a key concern nowadays, as users often share personal information with the AI. OpenAI confirms that chats are automatically monitored and can be reviewed in certain cases. In cases of acute danger to third parti...

Ulrich Mathey, 08 Sep 2025 21:25

A promotional picture of Fallout 76's Power Armor Edition (image source: Fallout Wiki)

Former Bethesda exec says he was also a victim of Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition's nylon tote bag gaffe

A canvas shortage that seemed to be at the root of a downgrade of Fallout 76's Power Armor Edition also seemed to have taken the former Senior Vice President of Bethesda Softworks by surprise.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 21:21

Lenovo Legion Go 2 with controllers detached. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo defends Legion Go 2's high price, says enthusiasts will invest regardless

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 starts at $1,100 and goes up to $1,350 for the Z2 Extreme variant. While this price tag is entering gaming laptop territory, Lenovo feels that it is justified considering the high-performance parts it houses...

Vineet Washington, 08 Sep 2025 21:11

The HSRx8BitDo collaboration appears to be a new purple version of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 wireless controller. (Image source: 8BitDo)

8BitDo teases new wireless controller release to celebrate impending game update

8BitDo has begun teasing a new wireless controller that it will be releasing later this month. A collaboration with miHoYo and Honkai: Star Rail, the new controller will feature unique motifs to celebrate an upcoming Honkai: Star ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2025 21:06

This image doesn't show the final design of the Realme GT 8 Pro, but the camera layout is supposedly final (Image source: @Sudhanshu1414)

Leak: Realme GT 8 Pro gets 200MP periscope telephoto camera with surprising camera manufacturer partnership

The Realme GT 8 Pro might become an exciting next-generation flagship with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a battery of at least 7,000mAh and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera optimized by camera experts from Ricoh.

Hannes Brecher, 08 Sep 2025 21:00

A screengrab from Resident Evil Requiem (image source: SteamDB)

Resident Evil taps the director of Barbarians and Weapons for its next big-screen adaptation

The next installment of the Resident Evil franchise is going to be directed by Zachary Cregger of Barbarians and Weapons fame, an American actor and filmmaker.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 20:44

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

The Arctic White Limited Edition only differs visually from the existing Insta360 Ace Pro 2. (Image source: Insta360)

Insta360 Ace Pro 2: Popular action camera refreshed after Go Ultra release

Insta360 has introduced another 'limited edition' refresh of an existing action camera. This time, the compact has released an Arctic White Limited Edition of the Ace Pro 2, which arrives in the wake of the Insta360 Go Ultra being...

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2025 20:30

Govee’s Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism (pictured) are launching in the US. (Image source: Govee)

Unusual Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism launching soon

The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism are on the way to the US. These string lights have unusual tri-zone RGBWW lighit sources for multi-colored lighting effects. The smart light will be offered in two lengths, though it appear...

Polly Allcock, 08 Sep 2025 20:24

Webb's image of young star cluster Pismis 24 (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI; cropped)

Looks unreal: Webb captures sparkling super-hot stars in the Lobster Nebula

The James Webb Space Telescope has zoomed in on a sparkling scene about 5,500 light-years away from us in the constellation Scorpius. In this scene are thousands of young, extremely hot stars — some almost 8 times hotter than the ...

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Sep 2025 20:08

The affordable Moto Pad 60 Neo tablet supposedly offers a 90Hz display and stylus in the box (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto Pad 60 Neo tablet with stylus, 5G and 68W fast charging to launch shortly

Motorola is about to unveil a new mid-range tablet, which already emerged in teaser pictures that showcase a green chassis. Motorola confirmed that the device will offer a 2.5K 90Hz display and a stylus for a budget-friendly price...

Hannes Brecher, 08 Sep 2025 20:04

A screengrab of Delta Force in action (image source: SteamDB)

Delta Force breaks its previous all-time high with over 213,000 peak concurrent players on Steam

Tencent's highly successful FPS title Delta Force continues to break its own records as it climbs to a fresh new peak in concurrent player count on Steam.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Sep 2025 19:55

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

The Minisforum AtomMan G7 Pro gaming mini PC sports a powerful Intel CPU with RTX 5070 Laptop graphics. (Image source: ITHome)

Minisforum gaming mini PC introduced with GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop and 24-core Intel HX CPU

The Minisforum AtomMan G7 Pro gaming mini PC appears to be quite a stunner, at least on paper. The Core i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU-equipped mini PC might prove to be an excellent choice for gamers, provided that the relati...

Sambit Saha, 08 Sep 2025 18:55

The Casio MCW-100H-1A3V watch features 100 m (10 bar) water resistance (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio MCW-100H-1A3V chronograph watch gets massive price cut on Amazon

Casio has slashed the price of the MCW-100H-1A3V chronograph watch, making it much more affordable than its original price. The quartz watch features a sturdy resin-made case, a 3-year battery life, three subdials, and 100 m (10 b...

Abhinav Fating, 08 Sep 2025 18:53

The NXPort is a particularly compact eGPU solution. (Image source: NXPort)

NXPort: Unusual eGPU dock debuts with compact design and 650 W PSU

The NXPort is a strange addition to the world of eGPU docks. Sporting a design that is significantly shorter than the average desktop graphics card, the NXPort also has a built-in 650 W power supply.

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2025 18:49

The LidAngleSensor apps displays real-time information regarding the angle of the hinge. (Image source: X, edited)

Hacker turns MacBook Pro into a musical instrument by exposing a hidden API

A software engineer has somehow figured out a way to expose a hidden API in macOS which detects the real-time angle of a MacBook's hinge. While the detector likely exists to simply turn off the display when shut, the tinkerer deci...

Sambit Saha, 08 Sep 2025 18:41

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

The stem of the Nothing Ear (3) showing branding. (Image source: Nothing on X)

Nothing confirms Ear 3 launch date

Nothing Ear (3) TWS earbuds will launch on September 18 and will likely come in black and white colors. The company has teased the upcoming earbuds and they follow the typical transparent design language the brand is known for.

Vineet Washington, 08 Sep 2025 18:31

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

The 8 TB pen drive (Image source: Screenshot - Notebookcheck / Aliexpress)

8-TB pen drive sold for $9 gets a teardown

Cheap pen drive and memory card scams are something to always be wary of, even if the product in question has plenty of 5-star reviews. As this MySKU forum user found out, some such drives don't even deliver 1% of the claimed capa...

Sergey Tarasov, 08 Sep 2025 17:35

The 2026 Mercedes GLC comes with a serviceable battery. (Image source: Mercedes-Benz)

Mercedes GLC one-ups BMW iX3 and Model Y with modular battery without adhesive that is easy to repair or replace

Besides a giant pillar-to-pillar Hyperscreen, the 2026 Mercedes GLC electric SUV will offer another first for its class, an actually serviceable battery. This will ensure the longevity of each Mercedes GLC unit even after the batt...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Sep 2025 17:27

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

Image from The Sims Legacy Collection on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

A fan creates a remake of The Sims using Unreal Engine 5

More than 25 years after the release of The Sims, a fan has decided to create a remake with the help of Unreal Engine 5. And needless to say, the result is impressive.

Alexis Stegmann, 08 Sep 2025 16:57

The Baker family from Resident Evil 7 Biohazard. (Image source: Nintendo eShop)

Resident Evil 7 port could be coming to the Switch 2

Resident Evil 7 is available on the Switch and the Switch 2 via cloud gaming. While it runs well through streaming, a natively running port would allow for gaming on the go when the internet connection is lacking.

Vineet Washington, 08 Sep 2025 16:45

The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro in 16Bit US color option. (Image source: Retroid)

Deal | The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro is back down to $149 ($50 off its launch price)

Retroid has slashed the price of the Pocket 4 Pro again, bringing it down to one of its lowest prices. While it is almost two years old, it is worth considering now that the issue with the Dual Screen Add-on has been fixed.

Habeeb Onawole, 08 Sep 2025 16:19

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