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Analogue has not revealed how well the Analogue 3D runs yet. (Image source: Analogue)

Analogue 3D delayed as 8BitDo offers insight into possible new release date

Another Analogue product has been hit by a delay to its release. No longer arriving this quarter, Analogue has not actually confirmed when its Nintendo 64-inspired console will now begin shipping. 8BitDo may have given a clue abou...

Alex Alderson, 19 Mar 2025 17:04

The multiplayer shooter Spectre Divide will be discontinued before the second season. (Image source: Steam)

Multiplayer shooter with $60 million budget shuts down after just one season

Spectre Divide aimed to stand out in the multiplayer shooter market with its Duality System but struggled to keep players engaged. Despite a development budget of around $60 million, the game was shut down after just one season.

Marius Müller, 15 Mar 2025 13:33

Tesla sales crisis: 94% of Germans don't want Elon Musk's EVs according to survey by German news portal T-Online

Tesla, once hailed as an innovation leader, is in decline. Elon Musk's intense involvement in politics has led to a large majority in Germany rejecting the purchase of Tesla EVs - at least that is what a recent survey of German ne...

Nicole Dominikowski, 15 Mar 2025 11:52

RTX 5090s are short in supply even for system integrators (image source: Notebookcheck, edited)

System integrator shows off massive disparity between Radeon RX 9070 XT and GeForce RTX 5090 stocks

It turns out end users aren't the only ones afflicted by paltry RTX 5090 stocks. Even system integrators are having a hard time getting their hands on one, as exhibited by US-based PowerGPU.

Anil Ganti, 14 Mar 2025 20:55

Userbenchmark really doesn't like the Radeon RX 9070 XT (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT receives scathing criticism on Userbenchmark

The famously anti-AMD website Userbenchmark has, once again, reaffirmed its biases. This time, it takes potshots at the Radeon RX 9070 XT, stating only people influenced by social media buy it.

Anil Ganti, 12 Mar 2025 19:20

New hit FPS FragPunk criticised for using AI art in game assets

Despite topping Steam charts, FragPunk has received some scrutiny for its use of AI-generated in-game assets. NetEase and Bad Guitar have not commented on the allegations, and there is currently no mandatory disclosure of AI art o...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Mar 2025 19:21

Retroid's solution for Pocket Mini display issues has not been well received. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid shares new solutions for Pocket Mini display shader woes

Retroid may be busy teasing its forthcoming Pocket Flip 2 and Pocket Mini gaming handhelds. However, it has been caught up in the fallout from its initial attempt to resolve a hardware issue affecting all Retroid Pocket Mini units...

Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2025 17:15

An update for the Zepp app appears to be causing issues with Exertion Score. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit smartwatch users flag Exertion score issue after new update

A recent update for the Zepp app appears to be causing issues with the Exertion score metric. Several users have discussed the problem on Reddit, flagging that recent activities are not improving their scores as expected. Plus, it...

Polly Allcock, 11 Mar 2025 16:52

Retroid has now confirmed that it cannot fix display issues on the Pocket Mini. (Image source: Retro Game Corps - edited)

Retroid posts update and resolution for Pocket Mini display issues

Retroid has clarified ongoing display issues affecting the Pocket Mini. While the company hoped that it could fix the reason behind some shaders failing to work properly, it has now provided a solution in lieu of a direct fix.

Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2025 19:52

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series laptop models might get delayed (image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 50 laptop models said to be missing ROPs like desktop counterparts

A new report from Heise.de says Nvidia's laptop SKUs have also been reported to be missing ROPs (Render Output Units). This could result in a delayed launch because OEMs and Nvidia now need to conduct additional checks.

Anil Ganti, 06 Mar 2025 19:51

The anime MMORPG Gran Saga is being discontinued just four months after its release. (Image source: Steam)

$25 million MMO gets shut down only 4 months after launch

Gran Saga launched for PC and mobile devices in December 2025, with an estimated development cost of around $25 million. However, for various reasons, the game was shut down after just four months.

Marius Müller, 06 Mar 2025 16:07

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 can take advantage of DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. (Image source: Nvidia/PassMark - edited)

GeForce RTX 5070 benchmark result sees it matching the wrong RTX 4090

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card has quietly slotted into PassMark’s G3D Mark chart for high-end video cards. The RTX 5070 has taken up an unassuming spot above the RTX 4070 and almost on the same level as an RTX 4090. Un...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2025 06:44

Ayaneo has confirmed that no more Flip DS or Flip KB gaming handhelds will be produced. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo issues official statement and resolutions for outstanding Flip DS and Flip KB orders

Ayaneo has commented on the ongoing availability of Flip DS and Flip KB. Until now, the company has offered little by way of an explanation for why numerous orders of its Nintendo DS lookalikes have remained unfulfilled.

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2025 20:07

Despite a benchmark problem being solved there could be new issues coming for the RTX 50 series. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Strange GeForce RTX 50-series benchmark issues solved but new problem for gamers arises

The performance issues that the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 seemed to have on the PassMark benchmark website have apparently been solved, with future visits by the new Blackwell cards potentially offering better results. However...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2025 00:17

Garmin's latest stable update for the Fenix 7 series and other smartwatches breaks HRM functionality. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin warns of HRM connection issues on Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro after recent update

Garmin has published a new beta update for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro, fresh from delivering a stable update containing over 20 changes for the pair. The company now also warns that System Software 20.16 breaks compatibility with...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2025 16:21

In just a few days, the only way to get an eBook on a Kindle Paperwhite (pictured) will be via direct download. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon plans to kill local backups of eBooks purchased through its store

In just a few days, Kindle users will no longer be able to download eBooks purchased through Amazon's Kindle store. The move will essentially end any potential for downloading local backups of purchased books; Kindle users will on...

Sam Medley, 23 Feb 2025 18:49

Members of the RTX 4070 family have been showing their teeth against the newer RTX 5070 Ti. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

RTX 5070 Ti trails RTX 4070 Ti and narrowly shakes off RTX 4070 in early benchmark results

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti card, which has only just been released, has turned up on the PassMark benchmark site. The new Blackwell board has delivered a promising average result so far, based on a small sample size. However, ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2025 11:02

Nvidia gave the GeForce RTX 5090 a whopping 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. (Image source: Nvidia/PassMark - edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 drops below RTX 4090 in high-end graphics card benchmark chart

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card has been knocked off its perch at the top of PassMark’s high-end video card benchmark chart. The RTX 4090 has moved back into the number one spot, with a very slight advantage of +1.02%. T...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2025 08:38

Nvidia's production problem affects more cards than previously thought. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

Nvidia warns 'production anomaly' causing performance losses on some GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D graphics cards

Nvidia has clarified why some GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards have been reaching consumers with worse performance than advertised. While the problem should only be present in fewer than 1% of cards, it has also hit the GeForce RTX...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2025 01:37

Apple users in the UK will soon lose out on a key security feature (image source: Notebookcheck)

iCloud end-to-end encryption no longer available for new and existing users in the UK

Apple has announced that its UK-based users can no longer enable Advanced Data Protection. The opt-in feature added end-to-end encryption to your iCloud backup, and users who switched it on will have to disable it to continue usi...

Anil Ganti, 21 Feb 2025 19:31

The GeForce RTX 5090 Solid from Zotac appears to be the only RTX 5090 affected for now. (Image source: Zotac)

Update | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090: Performance woes rear their head on some early Zotac Solid graphics cards

It seems that not all GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards are created equal. While Nvidia's latest flagship graphics card should ship with the same GB202 GPU regardless of manufacturer, it appears that some Zotac units are performing ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2025 17:24

Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 smartwatch users say a new update has affected battery life. (Image source: Fitbit)

Fitbit users report dramatically reduced battery life after important update

A recent compulsory update for the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 is reported to significantly impact the battery life of these smartwatches. The software was released to combat the overheating of batteries, which could lead to burns. H...

Polly Allcock, 21 Feb 2025 15:54

The Humane Ai Pin will soon turn into a paperweight (Image source: Humane)

Humane Ai Pin is essentially paperweight after HP's acquisition

The Humane Ai Pin has already reached the end of its lifespan not even one year after its launch. An update releasing on 28 February is set to remove almost all its functions, including its entire AI features. HP is acquiring what...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Feb 2025 14:52

Don't expect a Sony iPhone or Apple Xperia in the shops soon. (Image source: Sony UK - edited)

No Xperia love: Sony uses Apple iPhones in European marketing material

Apple iPhones have appeared in published marketing material for some of Sony’s European sites. Despite having a well-regarded smartphone line of its own, in the form of Xperia, and a perfectly formed flagship phone with the Sony X...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Feb 2025 00:36

Uneven power cable contact in 12VHPWR connectors

12VHPWR defects add to RTX 5000 series design changes as root cause for melting power connectors

The latest development in the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and 5090 12VHPWR connector meltdown issue sees a microscope analysis reveal that the manufacturing and certification process of the 12VHPWR cables and connectors may be at faul...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Feb 2025 18:41

Bluedrake42 threatens influencers with legal consequences. (Image source: Steam)

Indie shooter dev sparks controversy with legal threats

The developer of the free-to-play shooter Operation: Harsh Doorstop is threatening legal action against influencers who review the game after being paid by competitors.

Marius Müller, 13 Feb 2025 17:01

Even RTX 5080 owners might not be safe from melting PSU cables (image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5080 joins list of Blackwell GPUs that melt power connectors

A Reddit user just had their 12VHPWR power cable melted by an RTX 5080. Only the PSU side was affected this time, likely due to the GPU routing all of the current through one wire.

Anil Ganti, 13 Feb 2025 06:52

An unfortunate Reddit user had their Ryzen 7 9800X3D burn up (image source: Reddit)

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D spontaneously combusts inside unfortunate Redditor's motherboard

A Reddit user ended up with a dead Ryzen 7 9800X3D for seemingly no fault of theirs. Apparently, it happened when they were watching some videos on their PC, effectively ruling out any possibilities of overload.

Anil Ganti, 12 Feb 2025 05:35

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen magnetic accessories malfunction (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Why Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen still doesn't work with magnetic accessories

CheckMag Samsung's continued reliance on Wacom's EMR technology for its S Pen means that magnetic accessories still won't work with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Samsung has acknowledged the incompatibility with a warning to users who have mag...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Feb 2025 22:02

There's more to the melted RTX 5090 story than meets the eye (image source: Reddit)

Not user error: Melted RTX 5090 power connector apparently the result of improper circuit design

Der8auer contacted the Reddit user who recently lost their RTX 5090 to a melted power cable. His testing suggests the user's the third-party cable might not be at fault here.

Anil Ganti, 11 Feb 2025 20:12

Nvidia RTX 5090 founders edition power connector melts

RTX 5090 melts 12VHPWR power connectors — Nvidia seemingly not at fault

PC gamers are currently experiencing flashbacks after a user reported their Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition GPU's power connector has started melting. Unfortunately for the owner of the GPU in question, it doesn't look li...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Feb 2025 00:25

Sid Meier's Civilization VII has almost 8,000 reviews on Steam - but only 50 percent of them are positive. (Image source: Steam)

Civilization VII’s rough launch sparks backlash - developers pledge improvements

The highly anticipated seventh installment of Sid Meier's Civilization series has had a rocky launch. On Steam, only 50% of player reviews are positive. However, developer Firaxis Games has already outlined its plans to win back f...

Marius Müller, 08 Feb 2025 23:37

The RTX 50 series launch is off to a rocky start (image source: Notebookcheck)

RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 users complain about black screen issues; drivers likely to blame

A handful of RTX 5090 users are experiencing the black part of 'Blackwell' quite literally. Apparently, the screen turns black when they try to run a game/benchmark or stress the card in general.

Anil Ganti, 07 Feb 2025 23:37

The Nvidia Blackwell architecture makes use of fifth-generation Tensor cores. (Image source: Nvidia - edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 fails to topple RTX 4090 in GPU compute benchmark while RTX 5080 struggles against RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5090 has failed to overtake its predecessor in a GPU compute benchmark on the well-known PassMark database site. The RTX 5080 suffered a similar fate, with the card barely managing to beat out the RTX 4070 Ti. The ...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2025 21:01

Sonos restructuring involves 200 job cuts (Image source: Sonos)

Sonos to lay off 200 people amid restructuring

While reorganizing into functional groups for hardware, software, design, quality, and operations, the new Sonos CEO had to make the difficult decision of eliminating a number of jobs. Sadly, this move will affect around 200 emplo...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2025 14:43

Kingdome Come Deliverance 2 was released on February 4 and has a Metascore of 88. (Image source: Steam)

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – bad review upsets lead developer

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 made its highly anticipated debut on February 4, drawing over 125,000 concurrent players and earning a solid Metascore of 88. While the launch was a resounding success, one particular criticism has beco...

Marius Müller, 05 Feb 2025 15:32

Apple castigates EU digital laws over controversial third-party app

A controversial new app, available only in third-party app stores, has Apple spitting fire. The company cites the app, which allows users to browse adult content, as an example of harmful software it is forced to allow under the E...

Sam Medley, 04 Feb 2025 21:04

Variants of the GeForce RTX 5090 are being sold for ungodly sums on sites like eBay. (Image source: eBay - edited)

GeForce RTX 5090 sells for extraordinary 193% markup in the US as Japanese consumers face similar reseller predicament

A Zotac Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Solid Overclocked graphics card has just been sold for an obscene amount on eBay, with the seller openly admitting that they had recently purchased the board from Micro Center. It’s not just gamers ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2025 18:23

Farewell Multiversus (Image Source: Player First Games - edited)

Multiversus to go offline-only after final season update

It’s time to say goodbye to MultiVersus. The crossover platform fighter, known for bringing together characters from Warner Bros. properties, will officially go offline after the conclusion of its fifth and final season.

Santiago Nino, 01 Feb 2025 12:58

Edward Snowden was distinctly displeased with Nvidia's RTX 5080 specifications. (Image source: @Snowden/Nvidia - edited)

Nvidia blasted as "F-tier" as Edward Snowden blows his whistle over RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 VRAM amounts

Nvidia and its recent GeForce RTX 50 series launch, which many have labeled a “paper launch” due to immediate stock shortages, have been lambasted from a somewhat surprising corner of the internet. Renowned whistleblower and forme...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2025 12:22

Users are reporting poor battery performance for the new Dreame X50 Ultra Complete robot vacuum. (Image source: Dreame)

Dreame X50 Ultra Complete users flag poor battery performance

Dreame recently launched the new X50 Ultra Complete robot vacuum. While it offers impressive features, including the ability to climb over obstacles, early users have reported poor battery performance. Multiple users have indicate...

Polly Allcock, 31 Jan 2025 20:17

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: PC version struggles with poor reviews

Spider-Man 2 has finally arrived on PC, topping the Steam charts with strong sales. Despite its popularity, player reviews tell a different story, with many expressing frustration over the port’s quality.

Marius Müller, 31 Jan 2025 13:57

Many Pixel 4a owners are facing massive issues after a new software update (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 4a battery: "Update from hell" cuts capacity in half and reduces voltage

Many Google Pixel 4a user are complaining that their smartphone has become practically unusable after the latest update. A developer has now taken a closer look at the code and explains the corresponding software changes in detail...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Jan 2025 18:39

Garmin's resolution for its 'triangle of death' bootloop is not without its drawbacks. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin presents official solutions for device breaking bug with the threat of data loss for some models

Garmin may have acted swiftly to resolve the return of the 'triangle of death' across many of its modern cycling computers and smartwatches. Official resolutions presented could result in irretreveable data loss for some devices, ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2025 13:39

Garmin's latest 'triangle of death' bootloop could be caused by a bad GPE.bin file. (Image source: r/Garmin)

Recent Garmin updates could be causing 'triangle of death' bootloop on Fenix, Forerunner and other smartwatches

Garmin has acknowledged that the 'triangle of death' has returned across many of its currently supported smartwatches. Allegedly caused by a recent update to a GPE.bin file, the only apparent solution is for Garmin to roll out a f...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2025 20:35

Realme 14x debuts in Malaysia without Diamond Design durability

The Realme 14x has been unleashed on the Indian market with the same advanced durability ratings and battery size as a new Android flagship for a fraction of the price. Not so in Malaysia, however, where the same smartphone is now...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jan 2025 18:55

The Quinfall currently holds a mere 23% positive rating on Steam. (Image source: vawraek.com)

MMO hopeful stumbles badly, earning terrible reviews

The Quinfall promised a vast open world and a thrilling combat system, sparking excitement among genre fans eager for a standout MMO. One day after its release, however, the average rating on Steam has already plummeted - and not ...

Marius Müller, 25 Jan 2025 15:22

The Retroid Pocket Mini is comparatively powerful given its size. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket Mini receives Android 13 upgrade, but early adopters warn against updating

Retroid has now published an Android 13 update for the Pocket Mini. Although the device theoretically now runs the same software as the larger Pocket 5, early reports point to a myriad of issues.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 17:29

Some Google Pixel 4a owners are facing massive issues after the latest software update (Image source: Daniel Romero)

Pixel 4a software update causes massive battery issues, Google pays $50 and offers other solutions

Google has identified a battery issue with the Pixel 4a and has recently started to roll out an update to affected smartphones on January 8th. However, this update may cause significant issues according to numerous user complaints...

Hannes Brecher, 22 Jan 2025 20:43

EA Origin is not long for this world (Image source: Origin, Ripper Gaming on YouTube w/edits)

EA to kill Origin game management frontend in April, will force migration to EA app

With the tech industry's long march to 64-bit only software, EA announced it will shutter its Origin game manager in April. Instead, users with games purchased from EA will have to use the EA app, which is a 64-bit piece of softwa...

Sam Medley, 21 Jan 2025 20:17