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The Xiaomi 17 will directly succeed the Xiaomi 15. Pictured - Xiaomi 15 (Image Source: Vetrax Arrogant TV on Weibo)

No Xiaomi 16 series: Xiaomi 17 lineup confirmed to debut this month with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 onboard

Xiaomi has now substantiated its plans to launch new premium phones this month. Rather surprisingly, however, the new phones will be branded as the Xiaomi 17 series, with a brief from company executive Lu Weibing revealing the rat...

Ricci Rox, 15 Sep 2025 06:26

A screengrab from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (image source: PlayStation Trophies)

Hideo Kojima says his endless creativity is like 'a disease' he is glad to have

Hideo Kojima, the pioneering force behind the Metal Gear and Death Stranding franchises, opened up about his distinct experiences as a game developer during a recent interview.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 15 Sep 2025 05:44

Redragon MPC745 Mini PC on a futuristic background

Redragon announces $500 AMD-powered mini PC with Ryzen 7 8845HS and USB 4.0

Redragon, the company most popular for its mechanical gaming keyboards and peripherals, has entered the mini PC market with the launch of the MPC745 — a rather competitively priced mini desktop powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Sep 2025 04:59

Super Mario Galaxy Switch banner is shown (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo of America YouTube)

New Super Mario Galaxy Switch 2 version may justify high price with unexpected graphical upgrades

Gamers may see more graphical enhancements with the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy than anticipated. The Nintendo Switch 2 game will boast reworked textures that aren’t always found in straightforward ports. Even so, the $70 price fo...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Sep 2025 04:35

Decorative image. Chinese scientists develop bone glue to fix fractures in three minutes (Image source: Tom Claes via Unsplash; cropped)

New bio-glue mends bone fractures in as little as 3 minutes, researchers say

A team of Chinese researchers has developed an injectable 'bone glue' inspired by the powerful adhesive oysters use underwater. The researchers claim the new material — which is naturally absorbed by the body — can bond fractured ...

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Sep 2025 02:35

The SuperStation One (pictured) made an appearance on X in Midnight Blue. (Image source: Taki Udon on X)

SuperStation One FPGA console makes appearance in Midnight Blue

A physical prototype of the SuperStation One, an FPGA console that mimics the original Sony PlayStation, appeared in photos posted on the project lead's X account. Taki Udon, a popular influencer in the retro gaming community, pos...

Sam Medley, 15 Sep 2025 01:42

Borderlands 4 banner is shown (Image source: Steam, Gearbox Software with edits)

Randy Pitchford defends Borderlands 4 performance, suggests refunds for PCs that can't run "premium game"

According to Randy Pitchford, Borderlands 4 is a “premium game made for premium gamers”. The Gearbox CEO claims that players with lower-end PCs are ignoring its system requirements. In response, gamers argue that even systems with...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Sep 2025 00:28

The 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth controller is compatible with SteamOS alongside other operating systems. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Deal | This Switch 2 and SteamOS-compatible 8BitDo Bluetooth controller is $36 (20% off)

The 5-year-old 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth controller is compatible with many devices, including the Nintendo Switch 2 and devices running SteamOS. Featuring Hall Effect thumbsticks, motion controls, and up to 18 hours of battery li...

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Sep 2025 00:20

The DJI Mini 5 Pro will still be relatively compact despite the numerous rumoured upgrades over its predecessor. (Image source: Mauro Tandoi)

DJI Mini 5 Pro stars in new leak with improved ActiveTrack and OcuSync 4 Plus technologies teased

The DJI Mini 5 Pro has reappeared in a new leak before its alleged launch later this month. Equipped with a new 1-inch and 50 MP CMOS sensor, the Mini 5 Pro is now slated to showcase OcuSync 4 Plus technology accompanied by improv...

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2025 23:21

The Watch Ultimate 2 in its two proposed launch colours. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

Leaker reveals Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 with key changes from current high-end smartwatch

According to a reliable leaker, Huawei is on the verge of replacing the Watch Ultimate with a direct successor. Following in the footsteps of Apple and Samsung, the Watch Ultimate 2 is expected to introduce at least one significan...

Alex Alderson, 14 Sep 2025 23:16

The already-affordable Residential Lite plan also sees a price cut, now starting at $49/month. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink’s Standard dish and Residential plans hit record-low prices—but only in these US states

Starlink has massively discounted the Standard dish and Residential plans for new users in select US states. The new promo allows Residential users to save up to $992 a year.

Kristen Spradlin, 14 Sep 2025 22:23

The electric Rivian R2 SUV (Image source: Rivian)

Rivian begins $5 billion electric vehicle factory construction in Georgia, creating 7,500 jobs

Rivian has kicked off the construction of its $5 billion electric vehicle factory. The massive project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and be operational by 2028.

David Odejide, 14 Sep 2025 22:20

In a quiet moment before cosmic adventure, Mario naps beneath a technicolor tree—teasing the calm before the interstellar storm in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Super Mario Galaxy movie announced: Mario heads to space in 2026

Mario is finally leaving the Mushroom Kingdom behind; Nintendo and Illumination confirmed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during their September Direct, and it’s landing in theaters April 3, 2026. Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charli...

Jonathan Bester, 14 Sep 2025 22:09

The electric 2025 Subaru Solterra SUV (Image source: Subaru)

Deal | 2025 Subaru Solterra lease under $299/month with zero deposit: cheaper than Tesla Model Y by 40%

The 2025 Subaru Solterra is leasing for effectively 40 percent less than the Tesla Model Y. The electric Solterra SUV is going for only $299/month with no deposit in a special lease running till the end of September.

David Odejide, 14 Sep 2025 21:33

Xiaomi Pad Mini set for imminent global release as compact premium tablet

As has been reported, Xiaomi is set to launch a compact flagship tablet soon. This tablet will be branded as the "Xiaomi Pad Mini" and will be a doppelganger to the Redmi K Pad which debuted in China back in June.

Ricci Rox, 14 Sep 2025 21:24

Fantastic A19 Pro benchmarks show Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 may ultimately not be superior

A new Geekbench listing has now showcased the A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivering exceptional numbers on both single-code and multi-core CPU tests, introducing the possibility of the Apple chipset matching Qualcomm's upcom...

Ricci Rox, 14 Sep 2025 21:10

Decorative image. New NASA satellite to keep ships safe (Image source: NASA; cropped)

This new satellite will help keep ships safe at sea

A new satellite — Sentinel-6B — will provide information that will help ships avoid these dangers. The satellite will track sea levels, wind speeds, and more. The new satellite is the result of a collaboration between NASA and thr...

Chibuike Okpara, 14 Sep 2025 21:04

A mockup of the Nintendo Switch 2 Game Key Card (image source: Nintendo)

Former Capcom dev says Nintendo Switch 2 Game Key Cards protect the gaming industry

Former Capcom developer Masakazu Sugimori has an interesting, if controversial, take on why Nintendo might just be the gaming industry's white knight.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 21:01

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt game image on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

The Witcher 3: A new mod available for free brings many new features

A fan has created a mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that adds many unique new features and a side story. But while this sounds promising, there are a few shortcomings to consider.

Alexis Stegmann, 14 Sep 2025 20:54

Stardew Valley's Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is free for existing owners

Only users in Japan are expected to pay a token amount for the upgrade to the title when it arrives with support for the additional hardware capabilities that the Nintendo Switch 2 offers.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 20:46

Venom from Marvels Spider Man 2 (image source: Steam community)

Marvel's Venom was reportedly 'small enough' to be cancelled post-2023's Insomniac breach

Marvel's Venom could have been an easy candidate for cancellation after a large data breach at Insomniac's end in November 2023.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 20:30

Following the launch of the iPhone 17, Bloomberg's Apple analyst Mark Gurman names 10 new Apple products that we can expect to see in the coming months. (Image source: Elise Bouet)

Bloomberg: Ten new Apple products we can expect between now and and early 2026

Apple is far from finished with its plans for 2025, and early 2026 will also be exciting and packed with more new Apple products coming our way over the next six to seven months. According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, these w...

Alexander Fagot, 14 Sep 2025 19:42

The first accessories for the Galaxy S26 Pro, Galaxy S26 Air, and Galaxy S26 Ultra to surface online confirm the rumored camera designs. (Image source: TT Technology, edited)

Samsung Galaxy S26 family: First accessories affirm camera designs

From the unconventional design of the Galaxy S25 Edge successor, potentially called Galaxy S26 Air or Galaxy S26 Edge, to the more traditional-looking camera of the Galaxy S26 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra, CAD-based renders and dummie...

Alexander Fagot, 14 Sep 2025 13:21

The OriginOS 6 x macOS UI. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 series backed to gain AirDrop-like feature on launch

Vivo's next flagship smartphones are now officially backed to run the latest version of Android out of the box. It will be skinned with OriginOS 6, a UI now also touted to rival the iOS 26 software of the new iPhone 17 series in a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2025 19:31

The Gravity SUV will be followed by Tesla Model Y competitor. (Image source: Lucid)

Lucid's Tesla Model Y competitor to be priced below $50,000

After the premium Air line of performance sedans and its first 3-row SUV that offers the longest range in the category, Lucid is going downmarket. The crowded midsize category of cheaper vehicles that Lucid will target features be...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Sep 2025 18:59

The iQoo 15? (Image source: ZionsAnvin via X)

iQoo 15: Fresh leak allegedly exposes specs and new multi-color design

The iQoo 15 is thought to have one of the best displays of its generation of new Android flagships on its launch later in 2025. Now, it is also backed to be one of the most distinctive, with a unique new finish for its rear glass ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2025 18:41

The Poco M7 Plus will be available in a cheaper configuration in India. (Image source: Poco)

Poco M7 Plus 5G gets a 4GB RAM version with a more affordable price tag

Poco has announced a 4GB RAM variant of the Poco M7 Plus will be available to buy soon. This variant will be a limited edition that will be sold by Flipkart later this month.

Habeeb Onawole, 14 Sep 2025 18:37

Mobile audio tuning: is it on the way back? (Image source: Xiaomi)

Next-gen premium smartphones tipped to launch with advanced audio and tuning

Upgraded audio is coming to the next generation of high-end smartphones, according to a new leak. The upcoming devices' integrated speakers might also come with the logos of famous names in the industry to underpin their new "enha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2025 17:38

Honor MagicPad 3 review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Verdict on the Honor MagicPad 3: The best tablet for audio lovers in 2025 doesn't come from Apple

The iPad Pro 13 has very good speakers, but the Apple tablet has now found its match in a new premium tablet from Honor. In our review, the MagicPad 3 reveals several advantages for audio fans over the Apple iPad.

Marcus Herbrich, 14 Sep 2025 16:20

The Nord 5's plastic chassis is stylish and sturdy, but a step backwards compared to its predecessor. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OnePlus Nord 5: Outstanding smartphone overshadowed by another model from the same company

There is a smartphone available for little money that exudes premium quality and is lightning fast. But compared to last year's model, the OnePlus Nord 5 does have a few drawbacks.

Florian Schmitt, 14 Sep 2025 16:20

Equipped with less-than-lethal deterrents such as air horns, air poppers, and pepper gun, the CGA drones can bombard assailants in a variety of ways. (Image source : CGA site)

New drone system promises to reach school shooters in 15 seconds

Campus Guardian Angel seeks to deploy high-speed drones designed to confront school shooters in 15 seconds, offering real-time intel and safer responses for law enforcement, and providing a first line of defense before their arriv...

Santiago Nino, 14 Sep 2025 15:36

Red Dead Redemption 2 game image on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

Red Dead Redemption 2 is even more beautiful thanks to this free mod

This mod makes Red Dead Redemption 2 more beautiful than it is by correcting many small details. And that's not all, as John Marston also receives special attention.

Alexis Stegmann, 14 Sep 2025 15:34

The emulator will soon be updated to its latest version on Google Play Store. Pictured: the Switch emulator running on Android. (Image source: Razer and Eden - edited)

New Nintendo Switch emulator for Android becomes available on Google Play Store

The game emulation scene on Android is progressing rapidly, and while the platform already has multiple Nintendo Switch emulators, it has now become a bit easier to install one as Eden is now available on the Google Play Store.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Sep 2025 15:07

The Bluetti Apex 300 is scalable up to 58,000 Wh capacity with B300K batteries (Image source: Bluetti)

Deal | Bluetti Apex 300 with B300K expansion battery now 44% off for a limited time

Bluetti’s Apex 300 portable power station + B300K expansion battery bundle is currently discounted by a whopping $1,400 on the Bluetti official online store and Amazon for a limited time. The Apex 300 boasts 2,764.8 Wh of storage ...

Abhinav Fating, 14 Sep 2025 15:04

According to a leaker, the iPhone 18 series with not have an under-screen FaceID and camera. (Image source: Omar Al-Ghosson via Unsplash)

iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro tipped to bring a smaller Dynamic Island, no under-display Face ID

According to a new rumor, Apple is expected to shrink the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro. However, the lineup may still miss out on the long-rumored under-display Face ID, meaning the pill-shaped cutout will rem...

Elvis Shida, 14 Sep 2025 13:48

Steam launch: Cyberpunk-themed Doom-inspired shooter launches to "Very Positive" reviews

Beyond Sunset is a new boomer-shooter style title on Steam, with retro FPS gunplay with katana combat and cyberpunk RPG elements. Players get to unravel Lucy’s past in a neon-soaked world of gangs, corporations, and conspiracies....

Anubhav Sharma, 14 Sep 2025 13:47

Pico Park: Classic Edition currently has a "Very Positive" rating. Pictured: Steam Deck running the game. (Image source: Steam - edited)

Well-rated co-op free game with Steam Deck compatibility transitions to paid soon

Pico Park: Classic Edition has received a major update, making its visuals match the other titles in the series. With this, the developers have also announced that this well-rated free game with Steam Deck compatibility will soon ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Sep 2025 12:46

Official image of Batman Arkham Knight on Epic Games. (Image source: Epic Games)

Images from the canceled Batman Arkham game have been revealed, and it looked promising

Images from Project Sabbath have been revealed on Instagram. And it could come as a major disappointment to fans of the Batman license who haven't been able to play the game.

Alexis Stegmann, 14 Sep 2025 11:35

Garmin’s beta version 10.36 update is for Instinct 3 and Instinct E smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin smartwatch beta update fixes heart rate and flashlight related bugs

The Garmin beta version 10.36 update has arrived for several of the brand’s smartwatches. In this release, the company tackles a range of issues linked to the flashlight, the Broadcast Heart Rate function and the weather glance. P...

Polly Allcock, 14 Sep 2025 11:23

Garmin’s Bounce 2 smartwatch would be a successor to the original Bounce (pictured). (Image source: Garmin)

Another new Garmin LTE smartwatch could be on the way

Garmin could be releasing another LTE smartwatch in the near future. Recent reports indicate that it will be available in multiple colorways, with LTE enabling phone-free messaging and location tracking. Plus, it appears that this...

Polly Allcock, 14 Sep 2025 11:20

Epson’s new EcoTank Printers (ET-2950 pictured) have refillable cartridges. (Image source: Epson)

Epson launching new cheaper-to-run EcoTank printers in Europe

The Epson EcoTank ET-2950, ET-3950, and ET-4950 series printers are launching in Europe. These new models are said to deliver an up to 95% cost savings compared to older cartridge printers. Each series offers different ink levels ...

Polly Allcock, 14 Sep 2025 11:15

Dyson’s V8 Cyclone cordless vacuum (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Dyson)

Dyson V8 Cyclone: More powerful cordless vacuum now available in Europe

Dyson’s V8 cordless vacuum cleaner has been released in some European countries. This new model has various upgrades compared to its predecessors, including increased suction power and a longer run time. Features include three pow...

Polly Allcock, 14 Sep 2025 11:10

Decorative image. GUARDIAN has passed Tsunami detection test (Image source: Markus Kammermann via Unsplash; cropped)

NASA's GUARDIAN detected tsunami about 40 minutes early, passing test

NASA’s GUARDIAN has passed a real-life test that proves it is one of the fastest tsunami monitoring tools available. It successfully detected a tsunami 30 to 40 minutes before the waves reached the coast.

Chibuike Okpara, 14 Sep 2025 09:40

The A19 Pro sees only a 4% score uplift over the A18 Pro in the first benchmark listing. Pictured: a promo image of the iPhone 17 Pro's SoC. (Image source: Apple)

Apple A19 Pro in iPhone 17 Pro barely edges past A18 Pro in first AnTuTu benchmark

The iPhone 17 Pro phones come with the new A19 Pro SoC, which has already shown slightly improved performance in early Geekbench benchmarks. It seems that the story is pretty much similar when it comes to the AnTuTu benchmark.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Sep 2025 09:21

More than 80 Xiaomi devices enter testing for Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update

The global beta testing program for HyperOS 3 was recently announced, and a handful of phones and tablets are currently eligible for this build. Beyond the beta, Xiaomi is apparently testing a wide range of devices for this Androi...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Sep 2025 07:57

A screengrab showing Skingrad, the gem of old Colvovia from The Elder Scrolls Online (image source: The Elder Scrolls Online)

ZeniMax Boss says he wants The Elder Scrolls Online to be "the 30 year-old-MMO"

Despite Microsoft's somewhat extensive cull of its Xbox game division and its underlying studios, the studio game director remains upbeat about the prospects and the update pipeline for The Elder Scrolls Online.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 07:55

The EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 is one of the first convertibles to ship with the Arrow Lake-U Core Ultra 7 265U (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Core Ultra 7 265U vs. Core Ultra 7 165U: Almost no performance differences between them

The Core Ultra 7 265U is a rebrand of the Core Ultra 7 165U with their identical GPUs, core count, and NPU TOPS. It's slightly more efficient, but not by much.

Allen Ngo, 14 Sep 2025 05:37

Leaker is confident Resident Evil Requiem is coming to PS4 amid Switch 2 announcement

Resident Evil Requiem is expected to feature on Sony's last-generation console, the PlayStation 4, based on input from leakers and a poster for the title that also featured the PS4's logo.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 03:27

An image from Bungie's Marathon press release (image source: Bungie)

Bungie’s Marathon introduces big gameplay changes, new features, and a possible March 2026 release

Marathon is now aiming for release as early as next year, even as it showed off multiple content updates as well as increased polish that the title has undergone since players last saw the title.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 14 Sep 2025 02:35

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Switch 2 Game-Key Card mockup (Image source: Nintendo of America, Square Enix with edits)

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade shows why some Switch 2 games opt for Game-Key Cards

Cartridges have limitations that make them incompatible with some Nintendo Switch 2 games. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is too large to fit on a standard Game Card. Instead, it uses an internet-dependent Switch 2 Game-Key Car...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Sep 2025 02:32

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