GOG is giving away a new adventure-fantasy game for free, but only for a limited time
A narrative-rich fantasy adventure game is free on GOG for a limited time. You can claim this point-and-click title now before the offer ends.
OnePlus 13R to miss out on the massive battery upgrade seen in its Chinese counterpart
The OnePlus Ace 5 series is now official in China, and the standard phone within the lineup is expected to make a global debut as the OnePlus 13R. However, unlike the predecessor, it seems that the specs won't be identical to the ...
Redmi K80 Ultra tipped to launch as high-capacity Android smartphone with next-gen flagship-grade SoC
Redmi is now thought to build on the success of the K70 Extreme Edition (or Xiaomi 14T Pro for the global market) with an even more powerful smartphone called the K80 Ultra. However, other brands are currently working on challenge...
Oppo Find X8S and X8 Mini tipped to launch as flagship series Android smartphones with SoC refresh
Oppo will augment its current flagship Android smartphone series with S and Mini variants in the coming year, according to the latest leaks. Both of them are thought to come with iterative upgrades on the MediaTek silicon found in...
Miyoo Flip: Game Boy Advance SP lookalike finally released globally to challenge popular Anbernic RG35XX SP
The Miyoo Flip is finally here. Arriving globally for $89.99, the Miyoo Flip is the long-awaited rival to the Anbernic RG35XX SP, albeit with a smaller form factor and a pair of joysticks thrown in for good measure.
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo Founder's Price and availability revealed
Anycubic touts the latest addition to its Kobra series as the ultimate all-in-one 3D model-maker due to its ability to keep resin at the ideal temperature as well as print it. The Kobra S1 Combo also has a maximum rate of 600 mill...
Epic Games Store unveils 10th free game for the holiday season
Epic Games Store has revealed a new free game for the holiday season. As revealed by leaker @Billbill-kun moments before the official unveiling, the 10th giveaway is a top-rated AAA arcade racing title.
Russian-linked tanker detained after Baltic Sea cable damage disrupts Finland-Estonia connection
Finnish authorities detained a Russian-linked oil tanker after multiple undersea cables, including a major power connection between Finland and Estonia, were damaged in the Baltic Sea. The incident adds to growing concerns about t...
AceBook 12: Windows laptop with fingerprint sensor - and questionable CPU
The AceBook 12 is a new Windows-based laptop featuring an Intel Core i5 processor. The model is equipped with a relatively large display and a built-in fingerprint scanner.
Lava Yuva 2 5G: New budget smartphone launches with a 5,000 mAh battery
Lava has introduced the Yuva 2 5G smartphone in India. The Yuva 2 5G comes with a 90 Hz display, a 50 MP primary camera, a Unisoc T760 chipset, and a 5,000 mAh battery. It is now available in India via Lava’s official website.
Deal | Top-rated 65-inch LG B3 4K OLED Smart TV with 120Hz drops to lowest-ever price
The 65-inch LG B3 4K OLED Smart TV has hit its lowest-ever price on Walmart, thanks to a substantial 30% discount on its $1,299 MSRP. With Dolby Vision and a 120Hz, it brings premium features at a budget-friendly price point.
Wukong Sun: Black Legend – shameless clone of Black Myth: Wukong spotted on Nintendo eShop
A new game recently appeared on the Nintendo eShop, bearing a striking resemblance to the hit action-adventure Black Myth: Wukong at first glance. On closer inspection, however, it quickly becomes clear that the resemblance is dec...
The Witcher 4: Developers respond to fans by bringing back popular feature
Fans have repeatedly asked about this and have now received a very clear answer: A well-loved feature from the previous game is expected to offer brief yet enjoyable moments of relaxation in The Witcher 4.
Leaker drops cryptic hints about last Epic Game Store free game of holiday season
Epic Games Store will give away the 10th free game of this holiday season today. While MeguminShiro has stopped dropping hints, another credible leaker, Billbil-kun, has shared some cryptic clues for the 16th giveaway of the holid...
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 to launch even earlier next year with significant GPU improvements
While the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite may still be quite far from launch, new information has now surfaced in the wild about the next-gen flagship chipset from Qualcomm. Reportedly, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will arrive ear...
AMD much faster than Intel: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 laptop review
ThinkPad Hawk. AMD or Intel - Lenovo gives customers who buy the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 the choice. The business laptop offers many great connectivity and security options, as well as plenty upgradeability, coupled with a good performance. This performance has a price, however.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Chinese DRAM maker CXMT could capture 15 percent global market share by late 2025
Chinese memory maker CXMT is expected to snag about 15 percent of the worldwide DRAM market by the end of 2025, thanks to ramped-up production and competitive pricing. They've done relatively well in mobile markets, but they're st...
Samsung expects drastically lower demand for Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7
Foldables have apparently failed to gain widespread adoption. On the contrary, the demand for such devices appears to be dwindling, at least according to recent reports from industry insiders and analysts. Samsung, in particular, ...
Dbrand offers a sneak peek at Samsung Galaxy S25 series ahead of January Unpacked event
Recent render leaks have already given a glimpse of what the entire Samsung Galaxy S25 series may look like. Now, Dbrand, a popular phone skin-maker, has given one more official-looking glimpse of the upcoming flagship phones.
Apple M4 Pro 16-Core GPU - Benchmarks and Specs
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Specifications and benchmarks of the Apple M4 Pro 16-Core GPU graphics card for Notebooks, Desktops.
Microsoft increases 365 prices by adding Copilot in select regions
Microsoft has reportedly increased its 365 subscription prices in Australia and select South Asian countries. The Redmond technology giant is now offering customers Copilot to justify the increase.
OneXSugar: OneXPlayer teases new gaming handheld with Nintendo DS-like design
OneXPlayer has teased a new gaming handheld. Called OneXSugar, it features a design similar to the Nintendo DS, featuring two screens. It also has what the company calls a “transformable” form factor.
OpenAI CEO's $60M universal basic income study reveals positive results
A $1,000-a-month universal basic income not only changed how people handled their money but also sparked business ambitions. It had a bigger impact on African Americans and women. The study shows that giving people a guaranteed in...
Hidden text can trick ChatGPT into falsifying Search results
According to new research from The Guardian, ChatGPT's Search tool can be manipulated with hidden text embedded in websites, causing it to falsify information.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Slim: Potential camera redesign now visible in a stylish concept video
A supposed leak from iPhone production recently hinted at what the iPhone 17 generation may look like next year, which has now been recreated in a render video by a concept designer. It also includes plans for a super-thin iPhone ...
HP OmniBook X AI 14 Review: Snapdragon laptop for everyday use with long battery life but weak display
Unbalanced. The HP OmniBook X AI 14 is a compact 14-inch laptop featuring a Snapdragon X Elite processor that enables very good battery runtimes. However, HP has cut some corners in key areas that raises eyebrows and affects the overall impression of the laptop.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Ayaneo 3: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370-powered gaming handheld gets its launch timeline revealed
The Ayaneo 3 will be joining the other recently released Zen 5 handhelds. It just made its Indiegogo debut, and the company has confirmed the imminent launch timeline of the modular gaming handheld.
Deal | Amazon offers 44% discount on Garmin Epix (Gen 2) smartwatch
Amazon has dropped the price of the Garmix Epix (Gen 2) smartwatch to a low of $499.99 after $400 discount off the MSRP. The 47 mm black titanium Epix has offline maps for adventures up to 42 hours in GPS mode or 16 days in watch ...
Orion O6: Open source mainboard offers numerous ports, expansion options and fast NPU
The Orion O6 is a new mainboard intended to be open source and offer a wide range of possible applications. PCIe expansion cards can be fitted and several high-resolution screens can be connected simultaneously.
Gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 5000, 192 GB RAM, 4K display and Thunderbolt 5: Leak reveals new Clevo flagship
The next-generation flagship gaming laptops are on the horizon, and a new leak reveals what users can expect from one of Clevo's most premium 18-inch models. With a 4K display, 192 GB of RAM, Thunderbolt 5 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5...
Google Pixel 10 Pro concept video shows bold redesign with many upgrades that is unlikely to become reality
Smartphone design is still evolving slowly, but the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL clearly distinguishes itself from the Pixel 8 Pro with a flat frame and a redesigned camera module. A concept design shows how Google could go one big step ...
RedmiBook 16 2025: Xiaomi unveils new notebook with long battery life
Xiaomi will soon launch a new notebook, the RedmiBook 16 2025, which aims to impress with a very long battery life. The predecessor, which we have already reviewed here at Notebookcheck, has fundamentally similar features.
Much-hyped Switch 2 Reddit leak proves disappointing as evidence photos get slammed for AI generation
Earlier this month, a redditor claimed that they had a Nintendo Switch 2 engineering sample in-hand, followed by promises to show off pictures of the gaming handheld on Christmas. Those images have now been posted online, and alon...
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D specs leak confirms clock speeds identical to non-X3D CPU
A new set of leaked specifications all but confirm that AMD's next-gen gaming-focussed CPU won't see the same performance hit as prior X3D CPUs, suggesting that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D will be an all-round performer.
Leak reveals Redmi's 2025 phone will pack a massive 7,500mAh battery
Chinese phone manufacturers have shifted from the fast charging war to a battery war, as they try to outdo one other by launching phones with incredibly large capacities. That battery war will continue in 2025 when Redmi unveils a...
Deal | Powerful MacBook Pro 14 with M4 Pro chip gets substantial discount in Amazon deal for record-low price
The 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro with M4 Pro SoC is substantially discounted on Amazon. The MacBook Pro features a bright mini-LED display, one of Apple's most powerful SoCs to date, and 24 GB of unified memory. At the discounted pri...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim might use completely new camera technology for better periscope zoom
Fitting smartphone cameras into a very thin chassis does require some compromises — or a new technology, which Samsung is rumored to introduce with the fourth model of the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. Supposedly, this allows the Ga...
Model Y Juniper refresh spy shot reveals a rear light bar design saga twist as the facelift braves the rain in suspension test
The Juniper facelift has been caught in spy shots and video again, hinting at a much softer suspension than the current Model Y crop.
2024 OnePlus Pad launches as affordable tablet with a new MediaTek SoC
The 2024 OnePlus Pad has made its official debut in China, and at the core, it’s basically the rebrand of the Oppo Pad 3, which launched as the first Android tablet with the MediaTek Dimensity 8350.
Galaxy S25 Ultra: Samsung was apparently inspired by the blue iPhone 15
The Apple iPhone 15 was probably an inspiration for the shade of blue that Samsung plans to use for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. If this latest leak from a usually reliable source turns out to be true, Samsung will opt for a rather gray ...
Jsaux launches RGB Cooling Fan Edition of ROG Ally ModCase
Jsaux has announced a new way to augment the ROG Ally X with "Dual-Fan Precision Cooling". The new Dynamic RGB fan attachment is compatible with the OEM's latest protective ModCase for the same handheld console, the two of which c...
Epic Games Store: Free game for the day after Christmas turns out to be a top-rated Cyberpunk-themed title
Ghostrunner 2 is currently being given away by Epic Games Store. Note that it’s a part of the holiday giveaway, so this post-Christmas free game deal will only be valid for 24 hours, expiring on December 27 at 16:00 UTC.
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 6,100 mAh battery
OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus Ace 5 series in China. OnePlus introduces two models under the Ace 5 series: the OnePlus Ace 5 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro. The Ace 5 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a 120 H...
OnePlus Ace 5 launches with the biggest battery in the series and a tweaked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip
The OnePlus Ace 5 has launched in China as a more affordable alternative to the OnePlus 13. It has an improved Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset for smooth and fast gameplay and boasts the biggest battery inside a OnePlus smartphone.
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to hit 2025 clamshell foldable smartphone market with Elite upgrades
Xiaomi will launch a new compact foldable smartphone in 2025, according to a new leak. The "Mix Flip 2" is supposedly in line for upgrades including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for flagship Android devices. It might beat ri...
AMD Strix Halo APU with Radeon 8060S defeats RTX 4060 Laptop GPU in leaked benchmark listing
AMD enthusiasts are well aware that Strix Halo APUs with powerful integrated graphics are poised to be unveiled next month. A recently leaked listing reveals the Time Spy performance of the Radeon 8060S iGPU, and the results appea...
Deal | Baseus Adaman 20,000 mAh power bank with 65 W output drops to lowest-ever price for Prime members
For those who are frequently on the go, a power bank with a decent capacity is a must-have. The 65 W Baseus Adaman 20,000 mAh power bank fits the bill almost perfectly, and is now available for a surprisingly low price for Amazon ...
Jsaux 7-in-1 Docking Station upgrades to cooling for handheld consoles
Jsaux has equipped its latest Docking Station for devices such as the ROG Ally and Steam Deck series with its own Magnetic RGB Fan Cooling System. The accessory is also rated to support Quick Frame Transport (QFT) as well as auto ...
Tesla Model Y owners get free FSD offer extension including current subscribers
Tesla's new free FSD trial offer spills the holiday bonuses into the first quarter of next year as well, hinting at a sales push beyond the year-end shipment numbers.
Deal | HP OmniBook Ultra 14 with Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and 32 GB RAM drops below $1,150 for a limited time
HP's OmniBook Ultra 14 comes equipped with a high-end AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 processor, 32 GB of RAM, 2 TB of storage, and a 2.2K IPS touch-enabled display. Although it doesn't offer many ports, the two USB-C do support Thunderbolt...
