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One of the main characters from Deltarune Chapter 1.

The third and fourth chapters of Deltarune are still on the way

Undertale and Deltarune creator Toby Fox has reassured fans that the long-awaited chapters three and four of Deltarune are still in development.
Man holding Vivo X200 Pro with Zeiss lenses up to his face.

The Vivo V50 shows even budget devices can have big batteries

The Vivo V50 is now officially available in India and several other markets, although it's unclear whether it will come to western markets.
A person holding the OnePlus 13.

We like big batteries and cannot lie, the OnePlus 13 Mini can’t deny

The OnePlus 13 Mini could come with a battery size that puts even current-generation flagships to shame.
Apple Maps

Apple is revisiting the idea of placing ads in Apple Maps

In his latest Power On! newsletter, analyst Mark Gurman says Apple Maps might soon feature ads and sponsored results.
Fighting enemies in Elden Ring Nightreign.

A Steam page slip-up just told us more about Elden Ring: Nightreign

A line of text on Elden Ring: Nightreign's Steam page suggests other playable characters could be added to the game at a later date.
Echo Pop

You might have to wait a little longer for Alexa’s AI upgrade

According to an insider, the upgraded version of Amazon's Alexa might not arrive until after March 31.
Housemarque's newest IP, Saros.

PlayStation might skip its standard summer showcase this year

Rather than host a larger showcase, Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb says Sony might opt for a smaller State of Play instead.
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Wacom’s new tablet sees its biggest redesign in over a decade

The new Intuos Pro from Wacom aims to change the game when it comes to digital illustrations and portable drawing tablets.
The Reddit app icon on an iOS Home screen.

Some Reddit content could soon be locked behind a paywall

In a recent earnings call, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said that paid subreddits are a work in progress and could be introduced soon.
Astro Bot dresses like the hero from Ape Escape.

Astro Bot takes home Game of the Year at the D.I.C.E. Awards

The 2025 D.I.C.E. Award winners have been announced, with Astro Bot, Helldivers 2, and Balatro stealing the show.
Mario cleans gunk in Super Mario Sunshine.

The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 pays homage to the Nintendo GameCube

The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is an upcoming retro-focused handheld that reminds us of the GameCube in the best ways.
T-Mobile REVVL 7 PRO 5G back.

Like T-Mobile? You can pay your phone bill by playing games

T-Mobile customers can now work toward paying their monthly bill by playing mobile games in the Ad It Up app.
A person holding an Android phone while on a bike. The display shows the Google Play Store.

Tired of downloading terrible apps? This Google Play Store update will help

The Google Play Store adds alerts that will help users spot frequently-uninstalled apps at a glance.
Key art for Mecha Break's The Game Awards 2024 announcement.

Mecha Break’s upcoming open beta is your best chance to play yet

Mecha Break will host an open beta on Steam starting February 23, and you can sign up from February 20.
One of Astro Bot's new levels.

Astro Bot gets five new levels, and one is an Armored Core reference

Astro Bot, Digital Trends' 2024 Game of the Year, is getting five brand-new levels and a performance boost for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 might miss out on this camera feature

According to a new leak, the Samsung Galaxy S26 might not use an under-display camera after all due to poor performance.
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Days Gone Remastered features several new gameplay modes and updated graphics

Days Gone Remastered is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC soon, with new modes, graphical updates, and even more Freakers to battle.
A screenshot of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds introduces dimension-hopping races

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is coming soon to PlayStation 5, with a closed network test available on February 21.
PlayStation State of Play

PlayStation State of Play February 2025: How to watch and what to expect

PlayStation's upcoming State of Play will give gamers a more solid idea of what to expect for the rest of 2025.
Using Gemini Deep Research on a smartphone.

Google’s Gemini is getting a lot smarter for iPhone users

Google is bringing Gemini's Deep Research function to iPhone, allowing access to in-depth research and comprehensive queries.
The back of the Realme 14 Pro Plus.

Qualcomm’s new chip looks like a big upgrade for mid-range phones

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip could bring a much-needed power boost to midrange phones, improving overall performance and AI functionality.
A diver wearing the Garmin Descent G2 smartwatch, exploring an anchor.

The Garmin Descent G2 is a powerful dive computer and smartwatch in one

The Garmin Descent G2 is the kind of wearable you'd want when diving shipwrecks, but it works just as well on land, too.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

iFixit calls the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra “the most repairable Galaxy in years”

Although Samsung has a history of taking a more to repairing devices, it hasn’t always been an easy task. And in some cases, Samsung doesn’t take the view of third-party components. The has taken a step forward, as it the “most repairable Galaxy phone in years” in a recent press release. Here’s why. The Galaxy […]
A screenshot from Tibia.

This MMORPG is getting a new player class 28 years after release

Tibia first launched in 1997 with only four classes, but after 28 years the developers are adding another option.
The speaker grille on the Apple Watch Series 10.

Is your Apple Watch 10 quieter than it used to be? You aren’t alone

Dozens of Apple Watch Series 10 users have reported muffled audio and staticky sound from the onboard speaker when listening to music or taking a call.
Someone holding the Hazel Google Pixel 9 Pro.

We just got our first look at the official Pixel 9a colors

The official cases for the Pixel 9a have leaked, giving us our first concrete look at the handset's possible colors.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The latest iOS update might have reactivated Apple Intelligence features

Some Apple users are reporting the most recent updates re-enabled Apple Intelligence features that had once been turned off.
The Honor Magic V3 standing on a table.

Honor’s Yoyo Assistant gets a DeepSeek upgrade

Honor is upgrading its YoYo Assistant with DeepSeek-R1, granting it better contextual understanding and language processing.
Android Auto

These dedicated Google Assistant car mics might be on the way out

Code found in the latest beta version of the Google app suggests third-party Google Assistant accessories might be shutting down.
The TE gets wide open on a delayed fade route in Madden 23.

Madden’s Super Bowl 59 prediction was right, but missed details

EA's annual Madden Super Bowl simulation correctly predicted the winner of the game and its MVP, but was way off on score.
A person running Steam on the M4 MacBook Pro. Rocket League is up on the screen

Valve has taken further steps to ban exploitative game mechanics

Valve has reiterated its stance against exploitative in-game advertising, threatening to ban any game that uses these mechanics.
Black Nomad Stand One Max charging stand on household table with iPhone, Apple Watch Ultra, and AirPods Pro docked and charging.

This Reddit user wrote a Shortcut to estimate iPhone charging time

When faced with the lack of charging time estimate in iOS 18, one Redditor decided to solve the problem themselves — and shared it with everyone.
The back of the Oppo Find X8 Pro.

We just got more details on the Oppo Find X8 Mini. Here’s what we know

More details about the Oppo Find X8 Mini have leaked, courtesy of tipster Digital Chat Station. It's expected to release in March.
A person holding the OnePlus 13.

Leaked OnePlus timeline suggests at least four new devices this year

A newly leaked roadmap of 2025 OnePlus releases suggests at least four new devices this year, not including the OnePlus Open 2.