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The Sony Xperia 1 VI. (Image Source: Sony)

Latest Sony Xperia 1 VII leak indicates potential price hike

A new leak now seems to indicate that Sony could slightly raise the prices of its upcoming Xperia 1 VII flagship smartphone. Supposedly, the Xperia 1 VII is set to launch with a price tag equivalent to a €45 increase on last year'...

Ricci Rox, 12 May 2025 09:59

Release date and title of the new Virtua Fighter game remain under wraps (Image: Virtua Fighter)

Virtua Fighter returns: New game teased, VF5 R.E.V.O. expands to consoles

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have officially unveiled the next chapter in the Virtua Fighter series - with a story-driven direction and a redesigned Wolf Hawkfield. Meanwhile, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. will arrive on PS5, Xbox Se...

Nitisha Upadhye, 12 May 2025 09:16

Galaxy Z Flip FE will not launch with a Snapdragon SoC like the Galaxy Z Flip 6 pictured here (image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy Z Flip FE Geekbench listing confirms it will launch with an Exynos 2400

Samsung's first Fan Edition foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip FE, has shown up on Geekbench. The listing confirms it will run a last-gen Exynos 2400 and its base variant will be limited to 8 GB of RAM.

Anil Ganti, 12 May 2025 09:07

The Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro will features a Snapdragon 8s series Soc like the Civi 4 shown here (image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro makes Geekbench debut with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 at the helm

Xiaomi's upcoming affordable flagship, the Civi 5 Pro, has shown up on Geekbench. It features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 from Qualcomm, 16 GB RAM and runs Android 15.

Anil Ganti, 12 May 2025 07:28

Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse mode menu navigation (Image source: Nintendo Today! app, Nintendo of America)

Nintendo Today app shows how Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse mode benefits menu navigation

Gamers now know that the Switch 2 Joy-Cons can act as mice outside of games. The Nintendo Today app demonstrated how a cursor precisely navigates the new console's home menu. Unfortunately, mouse mode has limited benefits with a s...

Adam Corsetti, 12 May 2025 01:43

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 may launch with an Exynos processor and not Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset like the Galaxy Z Flip 6 (pictured). (Image source: Samsung)

New leak reaffirms Exynos chip for Galaxy Z Flip 7 but not the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 may have an Exynos chipset after all, according to new info. However, the more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will settle for another chipset, most likely a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

Habeeb Onawole, 12 May 2025 01:12

Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 allows phones to survive drops better without breaking. (Image source: Corning)

Corning announces tougher Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 for phones

Corning has announced Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, a new, tougher glass for use in smartphones. The durable glass supposedly can survive repeated drops from 3.3 feet (1.0 meter) onto concrete.

David Chien, 12 May 2025 00:05

The flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. (Image source: Qualcomm)

Xiaomi 16: Leak reveals details of next-gen compact phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite 2

The Xiaomi 16 is expected to be a flagship compact smartphone. A recent leak suggests it could be the first to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor.

Huzefa Baloch, 11 May 2025 22:17

Kaiju No. 8: The Game key visual showing main characters including Kafka Hibino and Mina Ashiro (Image source: Kaiju No. 8 Official Site)

Kaiju No. 8: The Game hits 100,000 pre-registrations ahead of August launch

Kaiju No. 8: The Game hits 100,000 sign-ups as its cross-platform RPG gears up for launch, featuring cinematic, anime-style combat and voice acting by the original anime cast's lead characters.

Louise Burke, 11 May 2025 21:28

Asus just released the world’s most expensive gaming GPU, and it's covered in gold (Image source: Asus)

Asus launches gold-plated RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition GPU starting at $7,000

Asus has just launched a graphics card that’s more jewelry than hardware: the ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition — a gold-plated GPU priced between approximately $7,000 and $10,600. The card features 6.5 grams of 24-karat gold and...

Andrew Sozinov, 11 May 2025 20:45

Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 Game-Key Card (Image source: Best Buy, Nintendo of America)

Nintendo Switch 2 leak about cartridge sizes reveals why Game-Key Cards are preferred

Nintendo Switch 2 games may only release on one cartridge size. Hacked files from Arc System Works show only a pricey 64 GB option. Game-Key Cards and digital downloads are ways for publishers to save money.

Adam Corsetti, 11 May 2025 20:37

The fully-electric Mini Countryman. New data shows British EV owners can save up to 30 percent in maintenance costs (Image source: Autocar)

Electric car owners save big: UK study shows 30% lower maintenance costs

New data from The Car Expert shows UK electric owners could save up to 30 percent on maintenance costs compared to diesel and petrol vehicles. The study surveyed more than 600 cars in 2025.

David Odejide, 11 May 2025 20:37

Beelink ME mini starts at $329. Pictured: a promotional picture of the NAS. (Image source: Beelink - edited)

Beelink ME mini launches globally as new NAS with support for up to 24 TB of storage

The Beelink ME mini launched as the company's first multi-OS-supported NAS in China in April 2025. Now, the company has introduced it to the global market. This Intel N150 system with up to 6 NVMe SSD slots currently starts at $32...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 May 2025 19:41

The Galaxy Z Fold SE. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 tipped to launch as less compact foldable Android smartphone

Samsung's next flagship foldable Android smartphone is now rumored to be bigger when opened than the existing Galaxy Z Fold6 or its special editions. The Fold7's screen real estate is also thought to seem even more generous thanks...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2025 18:56

RTX Titan Ada Lovelace (Image source: Der8auer on YouTube)

Unreleased Nvidia Titan Ada GPU revealed: The RTX 4090 that never was

Nvidia's unreleased Titan Ada GPU, built on a fully enabled AD102 chip, was designed to surpass the RTX 4090 with superior performance and double the memory. Benchmark tests show it came surprisingly close to the newer RTX 5090 wh...

Sebastian Jankowski, 11 May 2025 18:45

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is available in three colors and eleven sizes. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung's Galaxy Ring is $100 off (or comes with a free $100 gift card) for a limited time

The Samsung Galaxy Ring has received a limited time discount that knocks off $100 or includes a $100 gift card with each purchase. Made from titanium, the smart ring can measure health vitals such as heart rate and also track phys...

Habeeb Onawole, 11 May 2025 17:47

OnePlus Pad 2 Pro reservations open ahead of imminent launch

OnePlus has abruptly announced that the launch for its latest Android tablet in China will clash with that of Samsung's latest (and thinnest) flagship Android smartphone worldwide. The Pad 2 Pro is now slated to debut with a 144Hz...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2025 17:35

The Pad 2 Pro is iQoo's current flagship tablet and features a Dimensity 9300+. (Image Source: iQoo)

iQoo to launch an iPad Mini-sized gaming tablet aimed at Lenovo's new Legion Y700

After the release of Lenovo's Legion Y700 tablet last week, the compact performance tablet race has been thrown open. iQoo is set to join, with new leaks now revealing more information on its upcoming iPad Mini-sized model.

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2025 17:19

Sony's legacy compatibility patents remain unused as PS5 enters fifth year and next-gen work begins

Despite years of patents and at least one public hiring effort focused on emulation, Sony has yet to implement native support for legacy platforms — even as next-generation development continues behind the scenes.

Louise Burke, 11 May 2025 16:36

The OnePlus 13T is a battery champ. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13T dethrones the iPhone 16 Pro Max as battery champion in drain test

The OnePlus 13T features a massive battery and is also rather small. It's no surprise then that the compact dominates in a new battery endurance test, finally dethroning Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2025 15:58

The GEM12+ Pro is a highly compact mini-PC with OCuLink (Image source: Aoostar)

Aoostar GEM12+ Pro: Mini-PC launched with OCuLink, fingerprint sensor and built-in display

The Aoostar GEM12+ Pro is a compact mini-PC equipped with a small built-in display and a powerful AMD processor. It supports high-speed network connectivity and also comes with a generous amount of memory.

Silvio Werner, 11 May 2025 14:59

SMIC warns of up to six percent Q2 revenue shortfall after maintenance issues (Image source: SMIC)

SMIC faces yield issues as U.S. sanctions limit tool servicing

SMIC warns of a second-quarter revenue dip of up to 6 percent after annual maintenance setbacks and new tool performance issues trimmed sellable output.

Nathan Ali, 11 May 2025 14:53

The Casio GMW-B5000D-1C (pictured) has a red accent ring around the inner edge of the metal bezel. (Image source: Great G-Shock World)

Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1C: Long-awaited full metal watch set to launch in June

Casio’s upcoming GMW-B5000D-1C has reportedly surfaced in stores ahead of launch. With a red accent ring and DW-5000C inspiration, it continues the full-metal G-Shock legacy with premium specs and fresh detailing.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 May 2025 14:27

The Alcatel V3 Ultra will come with a stylus like Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra. (Image source: Madhav Sheth)

Alcatel's first smartphone in three years wants to take on the Galaxy S25 Ultra

Details of the Alcatel V3 Ultra, the first Alcatel-branded smartphone in three years, reveal a phone with a proprietary TCL display, a stylus, and triple rear cameras. Will these features be enough to challenge the Galaxy S25 Ultr...

Habeeb Onawole, 11 May 2025 13:34

The Onn 4K Plus at a Walmart allegedly in Iowa. (Image Source: PracticalRanger5977 on Reddit)

Walmart's Onn 4K Plus streaming box now hitting store shelves close to you

Walmart is quietly stocking its stores around the US with its new Onn 4K Plus Google TV streaming box. The Onn 4K Plus slots in beneath the Onn 4K Pro and delivers excellent computing performance while carrying an unbeatable $30 M...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2025 13:28

With the new Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy collab, fans can expect borderless cards, rare foils, summons-inspired mechanics, and a tribute to the iconic RPG franchise. (Image Source: MTG)

Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy set drops in June, pre-orders open

Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix have unveiled the official trailer for the Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy collaboration, which will have a June release. The crossover includes characters and elements from all 16 mainlin...

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 May 2025 13:19

Three major updates - Versions 2.01, 2.02, and 2.03 - will roll out from May through Summer 2025 (Image Source: Tekken 8)

Tekken 8 fights back with Fahkumram, Karate Kid, and Pac-Man in season 2 roadmap

Bandai Namco has unveiled a major content roadmap for Tekken 8, announcing Fahkumram’s return and high-profile collaborations with Karate Kid: Legends and Pac-Man.

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 May 2025 12:11

Players can also look forward to private leagues and new UI shortcuts for quick currency use in PoE2 (Image Source: Path of Exile 2)

Path of Exile 2 upcoming update to bring endgame overhaul and other changes

Grinding Gear Games is rolling out Path of Exile 2 patch 0.2.0h by the end of next week. The upcoming update is focused on enhancing endgame systems and improving usability. As per the official announcement, the update would intro...

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 May 2025 10:19

Existing users can continue using Deep Link, but no future updates or fixes will be provided. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel quietly retires Deep Link, tech still works but no future updates

Intel has officially discontinued development and support for its Deep Link technology, which allowed synergistic performance boosts between Intel CPUs and Arc GPUs. Introduced in late 2020, the suite included features like Hyper ...

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 May 2025 09:26

The Casio G Shock Move GBD-H2000-1A9 watch features shock-resistant construction (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio G-Shock Move GBD-H2000-1A9 solar-powered watch with GPS tracking gets massive 46% discount on Amazon

Casio’s fitness-focused G-Shock Move GBD-H2000-1A9 is now available at a 46% discount on Amazon in the US. The digital watch features shock-resistant construction, heart rate, GPS tracking, solar power, Bluetooth connectivity, and...

Abhinav Fating, 11 May 2025 08:22

Doom: The Dark Ages is playable on the Steam Deck despite not being supported officially (image source: Bethesda)

Doom: The Dark Ages runs surprisingly well on the Steam Deck

While Doom: The Dark Ages runs smoothly on desktops on laptops, the game is not Steam Deck verified. But, the game is actually playable on Valve's handheld, but it isn't the best way to experience a Doom game.

Anil Ganti, 11 May 2025 08:02

Players interested in early access can download the Public Test Server via Steam (Image Source: Star Wars: The Old Republic)

Star Wars: The Old Republic “Dynamic Worlds” brings new storylines, PvP season, and more

The upcoming 7.7 "Dynamic Worlds" update for Star Wars: The Old Republic is now available for testing on the Public Test Server and is aiming for a full release by late May or early June. Players can expect dynamic planetary encou...

Nitisha Upadhye, 11 May 2025 07:51

Amazon drops the price of the Bose SoundLink Flex portable Bluetooth speaker (2nd gen) in time for college graduations. (Image source: Bose)

Deal | Bose SoundLink Flex portable speaker with PositionIQ drops 20% in price just in time for graduation

The waterproof Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) portable Bluetooth speaker has received a 20-percent discount on Amazon just before college graduations. It automatically optimizes sound output based on its orientation using PositionI...

David Chien, 11 May 2025 03:17

GTA 6 leak from former Rockstar Games artist suggests development didn't intensify until 2018

Gamers have new clues as to when the design phase of GTA 6 development began. A former artist explained that he didn't start executing Rockstar Games' vision for the game until 2018. Internal turmoil in the company and COVID also ...

Adam Corsetti, 11 May 2025 02:14

From left to right, Casio MTP-B190D-1BV, MTP-B190D-7BV, MTP-B190GL-7BV, and MTP-B190L-2BV. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio MTP-B190 watches launch with Tank-inspired designs and stainless-steel bezels

Casio’s MTP-B190 series is a new quiet addition to the brand’s lineup, with rectangular cases, Roman numerals, and simple analog layouts. It’s likely affordable, classic, and already picking up interest on social media.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 May 2025 00:19

Samsung is all set to announce the S25 Edge. Rumors indicate a high price tag. (Pictured: concept image, image source: Technizo Concept)

The Galaxy S25 Edge shows Samsung has run out of ideas

What do we really get when the main selling point of a gadget is "thinness"? Samsung will ask consumers to pay a lot for the new Edge smartphone, but consumers aren't getting more for their money.

Juan Carlos Bagnell, 10 May 2025 23:29

The Sony Xperia 10 VI. (Image Source: Sony)

Unidentified potentially all-new Sony Xperia smartphone model emerges in new leak

According to a new leak from a questionable source, Sony could be working on an all-new Xperia smartphone model. This device is neither the Xperia 1 VII nor Xperia 10 VII, but could be a sub-premium offering of sorts.

Ricci Rox, 10 May 2025 22:25

iQoo Neo10 Pro+ slated to debut with updated look and flagship-killing display

The Neo10 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is thought to debut as a premium mid-range Android smartphone despite its top-end Qualcomm silicon. Nevertheless, it is also now backed to launch with an AMOLED display ready to take on the best panels...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2025 21:18

CEO Tim Sweeney admits Epic Games launcher is clunky compared to Steam rival but has advantages

Some users avoid the Epic Games launcher because of slow navigation and downloads. Tim Sweeney is aware of Steam's advantages over the marketplace. Despite these issues, Sweeney thinks the Epic Games Store is preferable for multi-...

Adam Corsetti, 10 May 2025 20:57

A compact and budget-friendly gaming handheld has hit the market (Image source: U8)

U8: Cheap gaming handheld for under $50 offers long battery life

Affordable and compact: The U8 is a new gaming handheld that comes with two analog sticks and should definitely fit into your pocket. According to the manufacturer, it can also play and emulate a large number of retro games.

Silvio Werner, 10 May 2025 20:05

Users are urged to update BIOS firmware and enable “Intel Default Settings” to reduce risk (Pictured: Core i9 CPU box. Image source: Intel)

Intel has yet another microcode for 13th & 14th-gen CPU stability issues

Intel has released microcode update 0x12F to address lingering “Vmin Shift Instability” in its 13th and 14th Gen Core desktop CPUs. The update targets voltage behavior issues in idle, long-running systems without impacting perform...

Nitisha Upadhye, 10 May 2025 19:54

The BL7000 has a rather flashy design (Image source: Blackview)

BL7000: Rugged smartphone with night vision camera and reverse charging now orderable

The Blackview BL7000 is a new 5G-capable smartphone with night vision camera and a rugged design. It also comes with a quick display and Android 15 out of the box.

Silvio Werner, 10 May 2025 19:45

Fans worldwide can watch or mirror stream the VF Direct broadcast (Image Source: SEGA via X)

SEGA has news about the Virtua Fighter series, big reveal on Sunday

SEGA has announced VF Direct 2025 SPRING, a global livestream set for May 11 at 7 AM PDT. The event promises new developments in the Virtua Fighter series, which could possibly include a new game reveal.

Nitisha Upadhye, 10 May 2025 19:37

The new MP1 Max 3D projector is now orderable (Image source: Dangbei)

MP1 Max: New 4K laser projector with 3D and 3,100 ISO lumens now available

The Dangbei MP1 Max is a pretty bright 4K projector that utilizes three lasers and should therefore offer decent color reproduction in addition to a large projection size of up to 180 inches.

Silvio Werner, 10 May 2025 19:09

Dead by Daylight will also add Tomb Raider outfit, a Legendary Trapper Outfit for Frank Stone, and more (Image source: Dead by Daylight)

Dead by Daylight receives The Witcher Skins, Five Nights at Freddy’s Chapter, and more

Dead by Daylight marked its 9th anniversary at PAX East with major announcements, including the addition of Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy’s as a new Killer and a Witcher-themed outfit collection. A fan-driven “Choose Your ...

Nitisha Upadhye, 10 May 2025 18:28

The Acer RX 9060 XT Nitro likely to be priced lower than NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 Ti (Image source: momomo_Us via X)

Acer Nitro RX 9060 XT spotted online ahead of Computex

Acer’s custom Radeon RX 9060 XT Nitro GPU has surfaced online ahead of its expected debut at Computex 2025. The card features a new dual-fan, dual-slot design with three display outputs and a single 8-pin power connector.

Nitisha Upadhye, 10 May 2025 17:42

A 400 Series teaser. (Image source: Honor)

Honor 400 Special Edition tipped to launch as more robust and powerful Android smartphone

Honor has officially confirmed that it will release mid-range Android smartphones called the 400 Series later in May 2025. The new "Portrait Master" devices are to be launched internationally, although there will apparently be a v...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2025 17:39

Big week ahead for Game Pass: Long-awaited AAA launch and two more titles coming soon

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to three new titles arriving next week. Two of them, including a highly anticipated AAA release, will be available on launch day.

Marius Müller, 10 May 2025 17:19

Deal | Free on Steam for a limited time: “The most epic sci-fi strategy game ever”

This strategy game delivers deep, complex gameplay while also acting as a “story generator,” where choices and unexpected events constantly shape fresh, unique narratives. If you're curious to see it in action, Stellaris is free t...

Marius Müller, 10 May 2025 16:59