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May 23
12 GB should be the new norm for 1080p graphics cards. Pictured - RX 9060 XT presentation slide (image source: AMD)

8 GB GPUs still have a place in the market but they are no longer enough for 1080p gaming in 2025

In a recent X post, AMD's Frank Azor argued that gamers who play at 1080p don't need more than 8 GB VRAM. However, that statement is not entirely correct, and while there is a market for 8 GB GPUs, they should be far cheaper than ...
Anil Ganti, 23 May 2025 09:07
The Xring O1 is Xiaomi's fastest mobile chip so far (image source: Xiaomi)

Xring O1 die shot gives in-depth look at Xiaomi's new mobile SoC

Semiconductor teardown specialist Kurnalsalts has posted a die shot of Xiaomi's Xring O1 SoC. It is one of the smallest 3 nm smartphone chips to launch this generation, and it is made on TSMC's cutting-edge N3E node.
Anil Ganti, 23 May 2025 05:59
A detailed outdoor environment from Mukti, showcasing atmospheric lighting and environmental design in the museum setting (Image source: Mukti official website)

Sony-backed Mukti brings an India-set narrative to PlayStation 5 under the India Hero Project

Sony-backed Mukti is a narrative-driven adventure set in India for PlayStation 5 under the India Hero Project. The developers are working closely with PlayStation to implement DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers, aiming to dee...
Louise Burke, 23 May 2025 04:41
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is a must-play for mech combat enthusiasts (image source: Steam)

Deal | FromSoftware's iconic mech combat game gets a sizeable price cut on Steam

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has received a price cut on Steam. While it isn't as challenging as other FromSoftware offerings, some segments will definitely give you a hard time.
Anil Ganti, 23 May 2025 04:21
An Elden Ring movie is in the worls (image source: Bandai Namco)

Live-action Elden Ring movie announced with Alex Garland as director

Bandai Namco has announced it has partnered with Alex Garland and A24 Films entertainment to make an Elden Ring movie. Unfortunately, we don't have a trailer or even a release timeline yet.
Anil Ganti, 23 May 2025 03:34
Der8ench active bench table (Image source: YouTube)

Wire View Pro 2, Der8ench active bench table, and Thermal Grizzly's new cooling gear

At Computex 2025, Roman "der8auer" Hartung and his team at Thermal Grizzly showcased a range of forward-thinking hardware tools aimed at power users, diagnostics engineers, and enthusiasts alike. From high-resolution current monit...
Sebastian Jankowski, 23 May 2025 03:13
The 42-inch and 65-inch S90D Quantum-dot OLED TVs are now cheaper than ever before (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung S90D OLED gets massive 43% price cut in one of the best TV deals of the year

Both the 65-inch and compact 42-inch version of the Samsung S90D are now on sale for their lowest prices ever on eBay, which is where a 20% Memorial Day discount code offers one of the best OLED television deals of 2025 thus far.
Enrico Frahn, 23 May 2025 03:09
The Alcatel 3 (2025) is a refresh of the last model released in 2018. (Image source: Alcatel)

Alcatel 3 gets a 2025 refresh as an Android Go smartphone

The Alcatel 3 beats the Alcatel V3 Ultra to launch as the first Alcatel-branded smartphone in three years. The 2025 refresh of the smartphone which was last announced in 2018, arrives as an Android Go budget smartphone.
Habeeb Onawole, 23 May 2025 01:13
Garmin will push features which arrived with the Forerunner 570 (above) to other smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin confirms new features coming to more smartwatches

New features that have arrived with the Garmin Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches will be rolled out to other models. DC Rainmaker reports that Garmin has confirmed which wearables should see features like Evening Repo...
Polly Allcock, 23 May 2025 00:42
The Garmin Evening Report feature arrived with the brand’s new Forerunner smartwatches (pictured). (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin launches new Evening Report feature for some smartwatches

A new Evening Report tool has arrived with Garmin’s latest smartwatches, the Forerunner 570 and the Forerunner 970. It builds on the older Daily Summary tool, providing users with information that could help them prepare for the n...
Polly Allcock, 23 May 2025 00:41
A digital warning indicator symbolising service disruption in an online platform (Image source: Pikwizard)

Group launches sustained DDoS attacks on BYOND in bid to force open-source release

The BYOND platform has been hit by sustained DDoS attacks from a group demanding the release of its source code. Disruptions have left services intermittently offline, raising concerns over the ethics of coercive digital activism.
Louise Burke, 23 May 2025 00:19
8BitDo Pro 2 controller on table (Image source: 8BitDo with edits)

Deal | Switch-compatible 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth controller with Hall effect sticks falls to new low Amazon price

The 8BitDo Pro 2 can replace multiple accessories in a complex gaming setup. Hall effect analog sticks add to its durability, whether used as a Switch controller or mobile gaming companion. The 8BitDo controller is seeing its stee...
Adam Corsetti, 23 May 2025 00:04
May 22
The Alcatel V3 Classic should be more affordable than the Alcatel V3 Ultra. (Image source: Flipkart)

Alcatel V3 Classic and Alcatel V3 Pro to launch alongside Alcatel V3 Ultra

It appears that the upcoming Alcatel V3 Ultra won't be the only Alcatel-branded smartphone launching in India this month. Flipkart has also revealed there will be two other phones that will launch as the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G and ...
Habeeb Onawole, 22 May 2025 23:32
Talisman Nemesis: Call of the Hunt is set to be released on November 1, 2025. (Image source: Avalon Hill)

Talisman, the revived tabletop RPG classic, is getting yet another expansion

Hasbro and Avalon Hill announced this week their plans to release a new Talisman expansion this fall.
Megan Miranda Reyes, 22 May 2025 22:59
The Asus ProArt P16 puts a GeForce RTX 5070 into a 4-lbs chassis (Image source: Asus)

Asus ProArt P16 launches with OLED touchscreen, up to 64GB RAM and RTX 5070

Asus is in the process of launching the ProArt P16, a sleek laptop with a 120Hz OLED display, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and an SD Express card reader. It's now available for purchase in some European countries includin...
Hannes Brecher, 22 May 2025 22:48
Keychron B2 Pro Space Gray wireless low-profile keyboard

Keychron B2 Pro is a lightweight low-profile wireless keyboard for Apple users that claims 300 hours battery life, advanced customisation with ZMK firmware

Keychron has officially launched the B2 Pro, an ultra-slim, fully customisable, low-profile wireless keyboard with a 96% layout and highly customisable firmware. The keyboard's layout is designed for Apple users, but comes in at a...
Julian van der Merwe, 22 May 2025 22:45
Acer's response to the business laptops of Dell, Lenovo and HP: TravelMate P4. (Image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

TravelMate P4: Underdog Acer's response to Lenovo's ThinkPad and the like in the business market

Acer's share of the business laptop market is not so large, at least compared to the "Big Three" of HP, Dell, and Lenovo. Nevertheless, Acer does have some good models on offer here, such as the Acer TravelMate P4 14.
Benjamin Herzig, 22 May 2025 22:21
Acasis Workstation: Docking solution for the Mac Mini. (Image source: Acasis)

Acasis Workstation packs Mac Mini into stylish case with two SSDs and many ports

The Acasis Mac Mini M4 Workstation is a special docking solution that makes Apple's compact PC system significantly larger, offers many features and allows the mini PC's storage to be expanded.
Silvio Werner, 22 May 2025 22:18
Huawei Watch 5. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Huawei Watch 5: King of health smartwatches

The Huawei Watch 5 impressed in our review with a comprehensive range of features, ranging from a bright LTPO OLED display, eSIM support, NFC payments to comprehensive health management with accurate sensors. The new X-Tap sensor,...
Daniel Schmidt, 22 May 2025 22:18
The Shargeek 300. (Image source: Sharge)

Shargeek 300 previewed as world-first up-to-300W DIY RGB power bank

Sharge touts its next accessory as the "ultimate" power bank with an even higher total output than its Shargeek-series predecessor. It is touted as amenable to air travel too, with a capacity of 86.4 watt-hours (Wh) packed into a ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2025 22:00
Tamagotchi Paradise has a dial for zooming through the universe (Image source: Bandai Namco)

Tamagotchi Paradise zooms from space to microscopic cells with digital crown and costs $45

Bandai Namco is re-launching the classic Tamagotchi, but it’s giving the gadget a larger case with a dial that lets gamers zoom from a planet all the way down to a single cell of the Tamagotchi's body.
Hannes Brecher, 22 May 2025 21:59
The Rock 4D is a new single-board computer with PCIe (Image source: Radxa)

Radxa Rock 4D is a new Raspberry Pi competitor with PCIe and NPU

A new Raspberry Pi alternative from Radxa is now available for purchase. The Rock 4D comes with a PCIe slot and can be powered via an Ethernet cable. It also features an HDMI port and can run AI applications thanks to its NPU.
Silvio Werner, 22 May 2025 21:39
The Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV signature design. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi YU7 schools Tesla Model Y at every turn with the largest battery in the category

Xiaomi has announced its first electric SUV, the YU7, and it offers all the bells and whistles of a modern EV fit in a signature design. The Xiaomi YU7 seems crafted to take on the Tesla Model Y directly when it comes to price and...
Daniel Zlatev, 22 May 2025 21:07
Microsoft Edit for 64-bit Windows enables command line users to edit text files with ease. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases Edit: A free command-line text editor for x64 Windows

Microsoft introduces Edit, a free command-line text editor for 64-bit Windows, featuring an easy-to-use menu system with mouse support and the ability to open multiple files at once.
David Chien, 22 May 2025 21:07
A gameplay screenshot from Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance that shows off the typing based gameplay. (Image Source: Steam)

Deal | New Warhammer 40K: Boltgun spin-off lets you slay demons with words, and it's completely free

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance is a spin-off to the Doom-inspired boomer shooter that has you killing demons by typing randomized words and phrases. It's also completely free to play.
Rohith Bhaskar, 22 May 2025 20:48
PowerA Advantage Switch 2 controller (Image source: PowerA)

The PowerA Advantage Nintendo Switch 2 controller with Hall effect sticks is now up for pre-order

After Nintendo raised the price of Switch 2 accessories, PowerA is launching a cheaper wired controller. The PowerA Advantage boasts the Hall effect analog sticks missing from the Switch 2 Pro controller. While the Advantage has a...
Adam Corsetti, 22 May 2025 20:44
The Govee Gaming Light Bars Pro (pictured alongside a monitor and keyboard) have been launched. (Image source: Govee)

Govee Gaming Light Bars Pro with Matter now available

The Govee Gaming Light Bars Pro are now available in countries globally. The smart light is sold in pairs, with three types of lighting to deliver an immersive gaming experience. It supports Razer Chroma and is Matter compatible, ...
Polly Allcock, 22 May 2025 20:39
The Epic Games Store is now giving away a new game on its Android and iOS giveaway programs. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Deal | Epic Games Store: New free game giveaway now available on Android and iOS but only for a short time

Epic Games has refreshed its mobile gaming service with a new title. Available until next week and inspired by classic Kaijū movies, Gigapocalypse allows you to create a customisable giant monster before battling it out across a s...
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 20:23
The world could face a 40% shortage in lithium supply by 2035. (Image source: Rio Tinto)

Argentina approves one of the biggest lithium mining projects in the country

The country has four active mines with 60 more under development, which could boost production in the country with the largest lithium reserves. Rio Tinto is the company behind the mine.
Daniela Morales Soler, 22 May 2025 20:22
In Epic Landscapes Jigsaw, you can complete puzzles ranging from 12 to 280 pieces. Pictured - A semi-completed puzzle from the game. (Image source: Xbox)

Deal | Free to claim: Relaxing puzzle game worth $5.99 goes 100% off for 9 days

Epic Landscapes Jigsaw is free to claim on Xbox and PC. The game has real-world nature puzzles and no ads or in-app purchases. it supports all Microsoft platforms and runs offline. Offer ends in 9 days.
Anubhav Sharma, 22 May 2025 20:22
The EVO-T1 is said to build on the EVO series' 'floating shape' design. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec EVO-T1: New mini-PC teased with OCuLink eGPU expansion and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor

GMKtec has revealed new details about the EVO-T1, its latest EVO series mini-PC after releasing the EVO-X1 earlier this season. Arriving this summer, the GMKtec EVO-T1 will combine an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor with OCuLink...
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 20:20
Epic Games will be giving away its sixth and seventh successive Mystery Games on May 29. (Image source: Epic Games - edited)

Epic Games Store announces new Mystery Game giveaways to end May 2025

The Epic Games Store has revealed its free game giveaway plans to round out May 2025. Returning to its Mystery Game offering for at least another week, the storefront has confirmed that two titles will be discounted to $0.00 apiec...
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 20:15
The SF15 Fold offers two displays (Image source: Minix)

SF15 Fold: Portable dual-screen monitor promises better productivity on the go

The Minix SF15 Fold is a new portable monitor, or two monitors to be more accurate. These should significantly boost productivity, especially for laptop users who have to work away from their regular workplace.
Silvio Werner, 22 May 2025 20:10
The SwitchBot Hub 3 is a new smart home base station (Image source: SwitchBot)

SwitchBot Hub 3: New smart home hub with Matter and infrared blaster launches

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is a new base station that can work with a wide variety of smart home devices and also includes a few sensors. The Hub 3 can even integrate older non-smart devices into smart home networks.
Silvio Werner, 22 May 2025 19:40
Xbox Wireless Controller – The Witcher 3 10th Anniversary Special Edition. (Image Source: Microsoft Xbox)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt special edition Xbox standard and Elite controllers announced

CD Projekt Red is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and to commemorate the occasion, two special edition Xbox controllers have been revealed. The standard controller is available at the Xbox store while ...
Vineet Washington, 22 May 2025 19:10
The Casio MW-620H-3AV analog watch features a 3-year battery life (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio MW-620H-3AV watch with rugged build gets significant 25% discount on Amazon

Casio’s rugged analog watch, the MW-620H-3AV, is currently on offer at Amazon in the US. Casio is offering a straight 25% off the sports watch, which has a 46.1 mm durable resin case with a metallic-finished bezel, an eye-catching...
Abhinav Fating, 22 May 2025 18:55
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design (pictured) is priced at €3,499. (Image source: Huawei)

Samsung’s tri-fold phone tipped to cost over $3,000 with limited availability

Samsung’s rumored Galaxy G Fold may only launch in China and South Korea in limited quantities. It is said to cost over $3,000, making it the most expensive Samsung phone to date.
Vineet Washington, 22 May 2025 18:35
Xiaomi's latest smartwatch represents a first outing for its Xring T1 chipset. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi refreshes Watch S4 smartwatch with new Xring T1 in-house chipset to celebrate 15th anniversary

The Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition has arrived only a few months after Xiaomi released the regular Watch S4 globally. Available in striking black and green colourways, the Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition represents the...
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 18:15
Garmin's new feature updates may have already arrived for some users. (Image source: Garmin - edited)

Garmin announces May 2025 Feature Updates with new Rucking activity and sleep improvements

Garmin has announced that is rolling out May 2025 Feature Updates to numerous smartwatches to end this month. Available across the Fenix 8, Forerunner, Instinct 3, Lily 2 Active and Venu 3 series, the new updates should bring feat...
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 18:09
Image showing Facer watch faces on multiple smartwatches. (Image source: Facer)

Facer is returning with thousands of watch faces with Wear OS 6 later this year

Facer boasts a massive catalog of free and paid watch faces for smartwatches and it is making a return with Wear OS 6. The company plans to bring most, if not all, of its catalog to Wear OS 6 compatible smartwatches.
Vineet Washington, 22 May 2025 17:55
The next batch of mystery free games is now live on Epic Games Store. Pictured: edited poster of Deliver At All Costs. (Image source: Epic games Store)

Deal | Epic Games Store unveils 3 new mystery free games worth nearly $80

The second batch of mystery free games on Epic Games Store is now live. This game giveaway is part of the Mega Sale 2025 with a total value of $79.97, and it will expire on May 29 at UTC 15:00.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 May 2025 17:46
We considered the OnePlus 13 somewhat of a 'battery revolution' when we reviewed it last year. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus 15: Huge battery gains revealed for next-gen flagship OnePlus smartphone

A leaker has outlined early details about OnePlus' plans for its next-generation flagship smartphone. Due towards the end of the year, the OnePlus 15 is rumoured to feature upwards of a 20% larger battery than the current OnePlus ...
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 17:15
Promotional image of GameChat feature coming with the Switch 2. (Image source: Nintendo)

Switch 2 GameChat demands phone number registration

Those who want to use GameChat to interact with their friends while playing on their Switch 2 will need to register their phone numbers with Nintendo. Children under the age of 16 will need approval from their parent or guardian t...
Vineet Washington, 22 May 2025 17:03
The Honor 400 Pro (pictured) is a cheaper alternative to the Honor Magic7 Pro. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 400 Pro launches with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 200MP triple cameras, and 6 years of updates

The Honor 400 Pro arrives as a more affordable option to the Magic7 Pro. Powered by last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the phone boasts a 200MP sensor, fast wired and wireless charging, and a promise of 6 Android OS upgrade...
Habeeb Onawole, 22 May 2025 17:00
The Honor 400 sold in Europe and the UK has a smaller battery capacity than that of other regions. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 400 debuts with a fresh design, 200MP dual rear cameras, and lots of AI inside

The Honor 400 is one of three new phones announced under Honor's number series. The new phone rocks a revamped design, a sharp and bright display, a plethora of AI features, and longer software support.
Habeeb Onawole, 22 May 2025 17:00
The Pad 7 Ultra vies with the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra as one of the largest Android tablets around. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra officially launches with new Xring O1 SoC and 14-inch OLED display rival Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

The Pad 7 Ultra is Xiaomi's latest attempt at cracking the ultra-high-end tablet market. Sporting a display that rivals the equivalent found in the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra is also the first tablet that feature...
Alex Alderson, 22 May 2025 16:37
Epic Games Store Mega Sale 2025 will end on on June 12 at 15:00 UTC. Pictured: an edited screenshot of the store. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Deal | Epic Games Store Mega Sale 2025: Up to 85% off on top-rated titles

Besides offering mystery free games during the Mega Sale 2025 event, Epic Games has also discounted a good number of top-rated titles by up to 85%. This limited-time game sale event will expire on June 12 at 15:00 UTC.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 May 2025 16:31
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security capabilities (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3))

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security features

Earlier this week, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 was released, sporting a Linux 6.12 LTS core, Wayland instead of X11, AI-driven admin tools, enhanced security features, microarchitecture optimizations, and various other changes. ...
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2025 16:30
Assassin's Creed Shadows Claws of Awaji banner (Image source: Assassin's Creed Wiki)

Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC Claws of Awaji release date and multiplayer mode details leaked

The first Assassin's Creed Shadows DLC could be ready by September 2025. Claws of Awaji will add 10 hours of content to the game, as well as new skills and weapons. Insider Gaming also shared more details about future multiplayer ...
Adam Corsetti, 22 May 2025 16:21
Another new Amazfit smartwatch will follow the recent Balance 2 (pictured) in 2025. (Image source: Amazfit)

New Amazfit smartwatches discussed in Zepp Health Q1 results

Zepp Health has indicated that it will launch at least one more Amazfit smartwatch in 2025. In a recent call linked to the company's Q1 2025 financial results, Zepp Health's CEO and CFO both spoke about upcoming Amazfit releases. ...
Polly Allcock, 22 May 2025 16:15

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