Month: August 2025
Stop using these ESR power banks that have been recalled for fire and explosion risks
ESR has issued a recall for 33,000 HaloLock wireless power banks, in 6,000mAh and 10,000mAh versions, because their lithium-ion batteries can “overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.” The power banks were cheaper alternatives to Apple’s MagSafe accessories (priced between $32 and $40) but offered slower 7.5W…
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The Omen Max 45L is the star of HP’s latest PC gaming update
Prior to IFA in early September, HP is looking to get ahead of its rivals with a substantial update to its PC gaming portfolio headlined by the new Omen Max 45L desktop alongside a full slate of peripherals. While the Omen Max 45L (pricing still TBA) features a similar design…
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HyperX’s new gaming headset claims to last 250 hours on a single charge
HP-owned HyperX is announcing a slew of new gaming headsets and streaming-friendly microphones. The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 is the new flagship at $299.99. It uses 53mm drivers and 2.4GHz wireless lasting up to 250 hours — an impressive 10+ days of continuous use — though it drops to half…
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South Park season 27 episode 3 disappoints Paramount+ subscribers again with another delay – here’s when you can watch it and why we’ve been left waiting
Comedy Central did not air South Park season 27 episode 3 on its expected release date (August 13), with the series now thought to continue next week instead. This also means it now won’t be available on Paramount+ either. However, unlike the season’s previous delay, the episode 3 delay was…
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Google Flights can help you book a trip when you don’t know where to go
It seems like Google is looking for a way to put AI into everything these days, and now its efforts have reached its airfare-booking service, Flights. On Thursday, Google announced that it’s testing a new AI-powered Flight Deals tool, which could come in handy if you’re planning a trip on…
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With only weeks left until Metal Gear Solid Delta’s launch, Konami confirms that its multiplayer mode won’t be crossplay
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater‘s multiplayer mode, Fox Hunt, won’t support cross-play Konami confirmed this in a social media post, saying cross-play won’t be supported between PC and console Fans have expressed disappointment and are urging the developer to delay the mode until crossplay gets added Konami has confirmed…
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