Sony has begun rolling out a new firmware update for the PlayStation 5 that introduces a power-saving mode designed to lower energy consumption during gameplay. The update will gradually become available to users worldwide over the coming days. The mode is initially compatible with a limited number of titles, including Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Demon’s Souls and Ghost of Yōtei. When activated, an icon appears at game launch, indicating the mode is in use. Certain features and visual modes may be restricted, and PlayStation VR 2 is not supported. “The update introduces a brand-new power-saving mode that is…
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Wildflame Studio has revealed Eggspedition, a cooperative survival game that tasks players with recovering stolen dinosaur eggs while evading predators. The title, announced in the studio’s first trailer on September 8, is scheduled for release in 2025. The 90-second trailer highlights the game’s jungle setting and horror-inspired tone, with shadowy environments, unsettling roars and glimpses of dinosaurs. While the footage suggests an atmospheric experience, it remains unclear whether the material represents gameplay or cinematic sequences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym7e__lne9E&ab_channel=IGN “Recover stolen eggs while evading dinosaurs – that’s the premise of Eggspedition,” Wildflame said in its announcement. “This survival shooter drops players deep into…
Garmin has released beta version 10.36 for its Instinct 3 and Instinct E smartwatches, addressing several software bugs that had been affecting user experience. The update, which follows the stable 10.30 release in August, includes fixes to the Broadcast Heart Rate function, flashlight behavior, weather glance readings and Connect IQ data display. It is being distributed over the air through the Garmin Connect app and can also be installed via Garmin’s Express software. The company said it had resolved a bug affecting the Broadcast Heart Rate function when accessed through a hot key, as well as a flashlight issue where…
Nintendo has confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will launch for both the Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 on December 4, ending years of anticipation for the next entry in the long-running sci-fi series. The game, first announced in 2017 and given the subtitle “Beyond” in 2024, was featured in a new trailer unveiled during the September 12 Nintendo Direct. Pre-orders are now open on the Nintendo store for $60. At the time of writing, the listing still shows the game under the original Switch, with compatibility for Switch 2 noted as “untested.” “Regardless, we finally have a release…
Apple’s newly announced AirPods Pro 3 will offer live translation features, but only when paired with iPhones that support Apple Intelligence, the company’s artificial intelligence system. The feature was introduced during Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event on September 9, where the company also unveiled the iPhone 17 series, new Apple Watch models and updated AirPods. “Live translations require iPhone models that support Apple Intelligence. This means only those who are using the fairly newer phones will be able to make use of this advanced feature,” Apple said. Currently, only the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models are compatible with Apple Intelligence.…
Apple on Tuesday unveiled the third-generation Apple Watch SE, the first update to its budget smartwatch in three years, adding a faster processor, new health tools and an always-on display. The Watch SE 3, introduced alongside the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, is positioned as the company’s entry-level model. It features the Apple S10 ARM processor, replacing the S8, which enables new gesture-based controls such as wrist flicks for dismissing notifications and double-tap shortcuts. “There is one significant new feature — the OLED display, with a brightness of up to 1,000 nits, finally supports an always-on…
A remake of Resident Evil 5 has not received approval from Capcom, according to a leak, though progress is being reported on another entry in the long-running survival horror franchise. Well-known industry leaker Dusk Golem said Capcom has not given the green light for development of Resident Evil 5, suggesting that discussions are still ongoing and the project remains on hold. https://twitter.com/AestheticGamer1/status/1963288821468213378 Meanwhile, the company has been working on Resident Evil Code: Veronica Remake since 2022. According to Dusk Golem, “Code Veronica Remake has been in development since 2022, around 3 years of dev now. Code Veronica Remake is ahead…
DJI’s Mini 5 Pro drone is expected to be officially unveiled on Sept. 16, but leaks have already revealed detailed images of its Fly More Combo packages. The release is anticipated to coincide with Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event next week. Fresh render images shared by leaker Igor Bogdanov show the compact drone equipped with a 1-inch camera and LiDAR sensors, features likely to appeal to new buyers. Bogdanov noted that the visuals came directly from official sources. “Just yesterday, leakers such as Igor Bogdanov delivered official render images of the DJI Mini 5 Pro,” the report said. https://twitter.com/Quadro_News/status/1964558522232033325 The…
Timekettle has introduced its W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds at IFA 2025, placing translation at the core of its latest wearable technology. The device is designed to help users communicate across languages in real time, with applications ranging from travel to professional meetings. The company said the earbuds provide “a translation accuracy of 98%, with a delay of just 0.2 seconds,” making conversations more fluid. Each speaker wears a pair of earbuds, which record speech and instantly deliver the translation to the other person. Powered by Babel OS 2.0, the earbuds use AI prediction and user-defined lexicons to refine output, while…
Sony is preparing to release a refreshed version of its PlayStation 5 Slim console later this month, with the digital edition expected to ship with less storage than the current model, according to reports. The upcoming variant, identified as model “CFI-2100” and referred to as “Chassis E,” will look the same as the PS5 Slim now on store shelves. However, the digital edition will be downgraded to 825GB of storage instead of 1TB, Dealabs reported. The disc version will retain 1TB. “The CFI-2100 version might have minor internal changes due to optimized production, but the biggest change is that the…