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Oct 16

Three Samsung Galaxy Edge phones in black, silver, and white on a blue bench (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S26 Edge reportedly cancelled as Samsung ends ultra-slim lineup

A new report suggests that Samsung is making major changes to its Galaxy lineup ahead of the S26 launch. Internal discussions reportedly point to a quiet restructuring of the company’s premium smartphone portfolio.

Anmol Dubey, 16 Oct 2025 10:04

Lenovo Idea Tab Plus

79% An affordable 12-inch all-rounder with a stylus & fast charging - Lenovo Idea Tab Plus tablet review

A smart choice for smart minds. The Lenovo IdeaTab Plus makes it a pretty easy decision for buyers. For under $290, you get a lightweight and well-equipped 12.1-inch tablet that comes with a stylus. It's primarily intended as a companion for university lectures. However, the IdeaTab Plus is just as well-suited for surfing or streaming, as our review demonstrates.
Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 12.10" | 530 g

Manuel Masiero, 16 Oct 2025 09:43

The Empires and Engines game bundle will expire on November 06, 2025. Pictured: Steam Deck running Tropico 6. (Image source: Notebookcheck and Steam - edited)

Deal | $392 worth of strategy games with Steam Deck compatibility drop to $12 on Humble Bundle

Humble Bundle has added a new games collection, called Empires and Engines. The bundle has a total of 24 items, with a total value of $392. They can all be scored for a minimum payment of $12.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Oct 2025 09:39

Amazon has renamed one of its 4K streaming sticks. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon renames the Fire TV Stick 4K to Fire TV Stick 4K Plus

Amazon has renamed one of its Fire TV Sticks with 4K streaming support. The new name helps clear up the confusion about which 4K streaming stick is superior.

Habeeb Onawole, 16 Oct 2025 09:32

An image of Hubble in Earths orbit (Image source: NASA; cropped)

Hubble image of nearby dusty galaxy is selected as the Picture of the Week

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week is an image of NGC 7496. NGC 7496, a galaxy that sits about 24 million light-years away from Earth, has now featured twice as the picture of the week.

Chibuike Okpara, 16 Oct 2025 09:31

Unlike the Magic8 and Magic8 Pro, the Magic8 Mini is tipped to feature a Dimensity 9500. (Image Source: Honor)

Honor Magic8 Mini: Compact flagship phone to launch next year as details leak

Following the releases of the Magic8 and MagicPad 3 series in China, it appears Honor's next premium offering will be the Magic8 Mini. This phone isn't expected to launch till 2026, however, and will do as a proper premium offerin...

Ricci Rox, 16 Oct 2025 09:04

The Mangmi Air X also supports gyroscopic controls thanks to a six-axis gyroscope. (Image source: Mangmi)

Mangmi Air X: New portable retro gaming handheld released for $75 with up to Nintendo Gamecube and PlayStation 2 emulation

The Mangmi Air X is a new horizontal retro gaming handheld that runs Android 14 and can emulate up to Nintendo Gamecube and PlayStation 2 games. Available for $75 at launch, the handheld also features a 450-nit and 5.5-inch IPS di...

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2025 04:08

The flagship Xiaomi 17 Pro Max that launched in September. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K90 Pro Max: Xiaomi officially confirms ‘Pro Max’ model in sub-flagship series

The Redmi K90 series is Xiaomi's next performance-focused sub-flagship lineup, set to launch in October. The company has now officially confirmed the Redmi K90 Pro Max, marking the first 'Pro Max' model in the Redmi K lineup.

Huzefa Baloch, 16 Oct 2025 04:07

A screengrab of Lego Party running on PC (image source: SteamDB)

Netflix unveils 5 new party games for TV including Lego Party! and Tetris Time Warp

Netflix is bringing five new TV-streamed party games, including Lego Party! and Tetris Time Warp. The additions aim to expand Netflix's casual gaming footprint, foster cross-generational couch co-op, and bolster subscriber retenti...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Oct 2025 01:43

The poster for MachineGames' 15th Anniversary (image source: MachineGames X)

MachineGames’ 15th anniversary poster teases possibility of a new Wolfenstein game in the making

MachineGames celebrated its 15th anniversary with a commemorative poster featuring an empty frame marked with a question mark. This has sparked social-media speculation that the studio may be working on an unannounced title, with ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Oct 2025 01:12

A screengrab from Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (image source: SteamDB)

Ubisoft quietly re-releases Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow on Steam and Ubisoft Connect at a large discount

Ubisoft has quietly re-released Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow on Steam, Ubisoft Connect, and the Epic Games Store. The title addresses long-standing PC shadow-rendering bugs and offers a steep discount, while somewh...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 16 Oct 2025 01:01

A formerly exclusive PS5 game may finally come to PC as part of Sony's cross platform push

Some PC owners dream of a day when all first-party Sony IPs become cross-platform games. If a new job listing is correct, MLB The Show may be the next PS5 franchise to come to desktops and laptops. San Diego Studio is searching fo...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Oct 2025 00:23

Lapsi Health unveils the Keikku 2.0 digital stethoscope to help reduce paperwork for doctors. (Image source: Lapsi Health)

Lapsi Health Keikku 2.0 AI digital stethoscope reduces paperwork for doctors by creating patient exam transcriptions and recording auscultations

Lapsi Health has launched Keikku 2.0, an FDA-cleared, AI-powered digital stethoscope that streamlines auscultation and clinical documentation. It records heart and lung sounds and transcribes SOAP notes during exams to help doctor...

David Chien, 16 Oct 2025 00:13

A screenshot from the game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 that shows off the environment art in the game. (Source: Steam - Edited)

Deal | Warhammer 40,000 co-op shooter now 55% off on Steam for a limited time

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has fallen to its lowest recorded price of $26.99 on Steam with a 55% discount for a limited time. With more than 80% positive reviews on the platform, it is considered one of the best games in the...

Rohith Bhaskar, 16 Oct 2025 00:08

Apple's M5-powered iPad Pro (Image Source: Apple)

Apple chose to charge extra for M5 MacBook Pro's charger, not the EU

Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro, featuring the powerful M5 chip, is here—but not without controversy. In Europe, the laptop now ships without a charger, leaving consumers to face an unexpected €65 extra cost. While many blame EU e...

Jean Leon, 16 Oct 2025 00:05

Oct 15

OriginOS 6 should reach dozens of devices globally by the second half of next year. (Image source: Vivo)

OriginOS 6: Vivo and iQOO reveal global rollout plans for Vivo X200 Pro and dozens of other devices

Vivo and iQOO have now outlined global OriginOS 6 release plans. Split across at least four waves, the rollout will run into early next year for older flagship and mid-range smartphones.

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2025 23:57

Casio’s AQ-230A-1DM watch (pictured) is now available in the US. (Image source: Casio)

Casio releases new slim hybrid watch in the US

The Casio AQ-230A-1DM, a Vintage series watch, has been released in the US. This hybrid timepiece has a black and silver design, similar to an older product, with a stainless steel bracelet and a slim casing. Features include supp...

Polly Allcock, 15 Oct 2025 23:46

A well-known Redditor has already revealed the Epic Games Store's mobile giveaway plans for this week on Android and iOS. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Editors' Choice Award: Last-minute leak reveals Epic Games Store acclaimed free game giveaway before official announcement

The Epic Games Store is poised to announce a new freebie for mobile gamers tomorrow. In the meantime, a well-regarded source has revealed the company's plans hours ahead of schedule.

Alex Alderson, 15 Oct 2025 23:35

The Shadow Ember GameSir G7 Pro arrives months after it was announced. (Image source: GameSir)

The GameSir G7 Pro is now available to buy in Shadow Ember

Months after the GameSir G7 Pro was released, the controller is now available to buy in Shadow Ember, its second color option. The new color is available to buy directly from GameSir or from its stores on Amazon and AliExpress.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Oct 2025 23:34

Amazfit’s Balance 2 XT smartwatch (pictured) is now available in Spain. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit brings affordable smartwatch to more customers

Amazfit is now selling its Balance 2 XT smartwatch in another European country. This model arrived in August 2025 as a cheaper alternative to the original Balance 2 wearable, also released in 2025. Features include an AMOLED displ...

Polly Allcock, 15 Oct 2025 23:20

Artificial Intelligence is now responsible for just over half of all written content on the Internet. (Image source: DeepAI Image Generator)

More than half of online written content is AI-generated, new study says

A new report finds that 52% of all content on the Internet has been generated by AI. The results from Graphite, a company built around optimizing search engines, show that while AI has skyrocketed in use over the past few years, i...

Sam Medley, 15 Oct 2025 23:06

Google releases final Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 before December launch

The December countdown is officially on for Pixel owners. Google has released the third and final beta of Android 16 QPR2, signaling that the next major feature drop is polished and ready. This last testing phase for the Pixel 6 a...

Jean Leon, 15 Oct 2025 22:40

Removable 128 GB CAMM2 RAM module for the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus (Image source: Notebookcheck)

CAMM2 RAM makes a comeback on the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus with impressive performance to boot

The new JEDEC-approved standard is making its way onto flagship workstations with both capacity and performance benefits over traditional DDR5 and LPDDR5 solutions.

Allen Ngo, 15 Oct 2025 22:27

A laptop running Microsoft Windows 11 OS (Image source: Sunrise King/Unsplash)

Microsoft teases something big for Windows 11: Copilot and Voice Access upgrades suggest it is voice-powered computing

Microsoft is hinting at a major Windows 11 update that could make PCs fully voice-controlled. Recent Insider builds point to hands-free interaction through Copilot and Voice Access, signaling the next step toward AI-powered comput...

David Odejide, 15 Oct 2025 22:17

The Vertu Agent Q features leather on the back (Image source: MT Today)

Luxurious Vertu Agent Q smartphone launching soon with cameras from Nubia Z70 Ultra

The Vertu Agent Q is a brand-new flagship smartphone that’s expected to launch soon. It will reportedly combine an unusual leather design with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 35mm main camera.

Hannes Brecher, 15 Oct 2025 22:12

You can grab Chained Echoes for 9.99 right now (image source: Steam)

Deal | You can grab a critically acclaimed JRPG for 60% off on Steam for a limited time

Chained Echoes, the critically acclaimed indie JRPG from Matthias Linda and Deck13, is on sale on Steam for 60% off its original $25 price tag.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 15 Oct 2025 22:06

The Sharp Poketomo chat robot is a daily AI companion that gets to know you and responds with personalized conversations. (Image source: Sharp)

Sharp starts preorders for Poketomo, a hand-sized AI chat robot

Preorders have begun for the Sharp Poketomo, an OpenAI-powered, palm-sized robot designed to be a daily conversational companion. The robot can create diary entries from its chat history and 5 MP camera images.

David Chien, 15 Oct 2025 22:05

The Honor MagicPad 3 is available as a smaller 12.5-inch version (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicPad 3 12.5 packs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 165Hz display into a mid-range tablet

With the MagicPad 12.5, Honor is launching a mid-range tablet with a 12.5-inch display with 165Hz. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and should offer decent value thanks to prices starting around $380.

Hannes Brecher, 15 Oct 2025 21:49

The Casio G-Shock GW-5000U-1 (pictured) is one of the most faithful modern descendants of the original DW-5000C. (Image source: Casio)

Casio's iconic G-Shock GW-5000U-1 may get discontinued soon, price hike could follow

The GW-5000U-1, Casio’s legendary G-Shock "square" with a feature-rich, rugged build, is rumored to be headed for discontinuation. Scarcity is driving demand, and there's a high chance we'll get to see its status as a modern class...

Anubhav Sharma, 15 Oct 2025 21:36

HP Omen 16 gaming laptop front view (Image source: HP)

Deal | This HP Omen 16 gaming laptop deal with RTX 5070 provides max value at a $910 discount

In the latest HP gaming laptop deal, the Omen 16 outperforms many similarly priced budget candidates. An AMD Ryzen AI 9 CPU and RTX 5070 graphics card elevate the status of the 16-inch notebook. The cheaper fallback option to the ...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Oct 2025 21:25

Two Garmin smartwatches get multiple improvements via a new software update (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin update: Two smartwatches get improvements and more responsive pace indicator

Garmin is promising that a new software update introduces several significant improvements for two of its smartwatches. Athletes should be able to better monitor their current performance, which might help them assess and adjust t...

Silvio Werner, 15 Oct 2025 21:21

Screenshot from the GTA 6 trailer. (Image source: Rockstar Games on YouTube)

GTA 6 could update this feature present in GTA V

Eagerly awaited by gamers around the world, GTA 6 could improve a feature that was present in GTA V. But we'll have to wait until the game's release in 2026 to be sure.

Alexis Stegmann, 15 Oct 2025 20:51

The H1 is a high-end mini PC with AMD CPU and 128GB RAM (Image source: Morefine)

Morefine H1: Mini PC comes with 128GB RAM, AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 and 2TB SSD

The Morefine H1 is a new and powerful desktop computer that is also relatively compact. The model comes with lots of memory and an AMD chipset with an NPU that should make the mini PC suitable for AI applications.

Silvio Werner, 15 Oct 2025 20:51

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung charges premium prices for the Galaxy Book5 Pro, but €1699 for 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD is excessive

Samsung's Galaxy Book Pro series was never cheap, but charging €1699 for the small Core Ultra 5 with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage is pretty confident. This is even €250 more expensive compared to the Apple MacBook Air M4.

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Oct 2025 20:41

The Gigabyte Gaming A16 PRO and Gaming A18 laptops (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte launches new 12-hour battery Gaming A16 PRO and A18 laptops with RTX 5080 GPUs and built-in GiMate AI performance assistant

Gigabyte has unveiled its new Gaming A16 PRO and A18 laptops, featuring RTX 5080 GPUs and the company’s first built-in AI assistant, GiMate. The 2025 models combine next-gen performance, voice-based controls, and slim designs aime...

David Odejide, 15 Oct 2025 20:36

The MagicPad 3 Pro is the first tablet with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicPad 3 Pro takes on Apple iPad Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 165 Hz display

The MagicPad 3 Pro is Honor's first tablet equipped with the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Featuring a 165 Hz fast, 1,100 nits bright display and a 12,450 mAh battery in a 5.79 millimeter thin case, the tablet is po...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Oct 2025 20:26

BenQ's latest studio monitor offers many features specifically for creative professionals. (Image source: BenQ)

BenQ PD2770U Studio Display with Hotkey Puck promises perfect colors thanks to fold-out colorimeter

BenQ has showcased an exciting monitor for creative professionals, the PD2770U. It features a fold-out colorimeter for automatic calibration, ensuring accurate color reproduction. The monitor also offers a wide range of features, ...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Oct 2025 20:26

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 Aura Edition (image source: Notebookcheck)

The new Tandem-OLED panel in Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i is currently the best notebook display

Lenovo offers many devices with good OLED screens in 2025, but the brand-new 3.2K OLED is on another level with brightness levels of up to 1,600 nits, AdobeRGB as well as improved efficiency. Is this also a preview for the upcomin...

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Oct 2025 20:13

Garmin bike computers should benefit from an improved Komoot integration (Image source: Komoot)

Garmin devices get 2025 Komoot update: Better navigation and easier route transfer

Garmin device users can benefit from a navigation feature that is significantly improved depending on the specific use case. Specifically, navigation should be simpler and routes can be easily transferred from external sources.

Silvio Werner, 15 Oct 2025 20:07

A screengrab from Battlefield 6 (image source: Steam Community)

Titanfall and Battlefield boss Vince Zampella says "Call of Duty exists because EA were d****"

In an interview with GQ, Battlefield head Vince Zampella blamed a falling-out with EA for the creation of Call of Duty, recounting how his departure and the founding of Infinity Ward set the stage for the franchise’s rise.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 15 Oct 2025 20:04

T-Mobile is shutting down JUMP! On Demand and giving customers an unusual goodbye deal

T-Mobile is shutting down its JUMP! On Demand phone leasing program on December 1 after internal documents leaked through The Mobile Report. Existing subscribers will get one final upgrade chance before November 30, then all lease...

Antony Muchiri, 15 Oct 2025 20:02

The Honor Magic 8 Pro will lose the variable aperture, while the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be the first to get it, according to a recent report. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 18 Pro gets camera feature that is lacking on Android flagships such as the Honor Magic 8 Pro

A feature that has been available on certain Android camera flagships for several years is now increasingly being dropped by companies such as Xiaomi and Honor, while Apple apparently wants to use it to make the iPhone 18 Pro flag...

Alexander Fagot, 15 Oct 2025 19:58

The KiknaBox is a docking station with display and macros (Image source: manufacturer)

KiknaBox: USB-C docking station with "retina display" doesn't cost much and supports macros

The KiknaBox is a new docking station that features a 2.4-inch touchscreen and supports macros. It also comes with Ethernet and two built-in card readers.

Silvio Werner, 15 Oct 2025 19:47

The OnePlus 15 display comes with thin bezels. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 15 lands first phone display with native 165 Hz refresh rate at 1.5K resolution

Display maker BOE has unveiled the full specifications list of the next-gen OLED panel that is installed on the OnePlus 15 flagship. It is a flexible OLED screen with record beating refresh rate and brightness combo, alongside num...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Oct 2025 19:28

Intel Panther Lake APUs will only be available inside laptops. (Image source: Alex Waetzel for Notebookcheck)

Early Intel Panther Lake iGPU benchmark impresses with 50% faster performance vs Lunar Lake

The just-launched Intel Panther Lake flagship, the Core Ultra X9 388H, has been tested with 3DMark Time Spy Graphics to judge the performance of the onboard graphics. Panther Lake's next-gen Celestial iGPU with 12 Xe cores is repo...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Oct 2025 19:26

The Apex K is a new smartwatch from Rogbid (Image source: Rogbid)

New Apex K smartwatch features big AMOLED display, 20-day runtime, GPS and flashlight

The Apex K is a new smartwatch that features a large AMOLED display and battery as well as a flashlight and a rugged design. Thanks to a noteworthy launch discount, the wearable is also quite affordable.

Marcus Schwarten, 15 Oct 2025 19:25

This free game deal will expire on October 17, 2025. Pictured: Steam Deck running the game. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam Deck-compatible comedic horror worth $20 goes free for a limited time

Fanatical is currently giving away Golden Light as a free game. This comedic horror roguelike typically costs $19.99 and is categorized as Steam Deck Playable. It has good player ratings as well.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Oct 2025 19:14

The ProARt PA32KCX is an 8K monitor for professionals (Image source: Asus)

Asus ProArt: New 8K mini-LED monitor offers over 4,000 dimming zones and up to 1,200 nits

Asus offers a new monitor with an extremely high 8K resolution. The ProArt PA32KCX also features a modern mini-LED backlight and should stand out with its high brightness. A colorimeter is built-in as well.

Silvio Werner, 15 Oct 2025 19:03

The DH2300 NAS is now available with a launch discount (Image source: Ugreen)

Ugreen: Budget-friendly 2-bay NAS supports 60TB of storage and AI features

Ugreen has introduced a new 2-bay NAS. The brand probably targets private users with this new product, although it can store large amounts of data. The asking price is also comparatively low.

Silvio Werner, 15 Oct 2025 18:46

A phone user reading the screen (Image source: Firmbee/Unsplash)

Criminal gangs in China stole over $1 billion from Americans with SMS scam: how they did it and how you can stay safe

China-based gangs reportedly stole over $1 billion from Americans using advanced smishing scams that exploit SIM farms and mobile wallets. Here is how the cross-border scheme operates and what you can do to protect yourself.

David Odejide, 15 Oct 2025 18:44

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