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Welcome to our latest roundup of indie game news and releases. It's a shorter edition than usual this week, but there are still a few interesting games here that are worth having on your radar.

Also, there's still plenty of time to pick up some bargains in the Steam Summer Sale. So if you're planning on bringing your Steam Deck (or ROG Ally or whathaveyou) to a cookout this July 4 weekend and have some change to spare, why not pick up a game or two and try it out? There are a bunch of quality options available for less than the cost of a cup of coffee. We've highlighted some of the juicier deals too.

Technically, 8BitDo is an indie gaming company in that it's an independent enterprise that makes third-party gaming controllers. That's relevant, because I read a cool story this week in Endless Mode (a new gaming- and anime-focused publication from Paste Media). It's about how medical students are using tiny 8BitDo controllers to help them study with a flashcard program called Anki. And here's me thinking those controllers would be most useful for on-the-go Mario Kart World sessions with friends.

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Atuel is one of the more interesting new(ish) games that popped up on my radar this week. After debuting on Itch.io back in 2022, this experimental project just landed on Steam and Google Play.

It's a short, free experience that should take around half an hour to finish. Atuel is billed as a surrealist documentary about climate change "in which you explore beautiful, dreamlike landscapes inspired by the topography and wildlife of the Atuel River Valley in Argentina." Add an eye-catching trailer into the mix and I'm quite happy to spend 30 minutes checking this one out.

We probably shouldn't expect to see much more from the team behind this one — the crew at indie game co-op Matajuegos called it a day last year. However, the developers have been working on other projects, including their own games.

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It’s been a decade since the debut of Turbo Kid, one of my favorite films of all time. It’s a low-budget love letter to Saturday morning cartoons with bucketloads of blood and heart. I love it so very deeply.

A video game that serves as a quasi-sequel arrived on PC in 2024. I enjoyed it quite a bit, and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch soon. This is a Metroidvania (in other words, an action platformer) from Outerminds. It has wonderfully gruesome pixel art and a cracking soundtrack from Le Matos, the composers of the film’s score.

I’d highly advise watching the Turbo Kid movie before playing this one. You have a few weeks to do so before the Switch release date of August 5.

FMV games never really went away, and an upcoming one from Tales of Kendra: Zau developer Surgent Studios and Palworld creator Pocketpair's publishing arm caught my eye this week. Surgent founder Abubakar Salim is an actor himself, so it's perhaps not too much of a surprise that he'd want top-notch talent for his latest project.

Dead Take stars two of the most highly regarded game actors around In the lead roles: Neil Newbon (Baldur’s Gate 3, Resident Evil Village) and Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33). In this game, you'll play an actor who is seaching for a missing frined after a Hollywood party. You'll solve escape room-style puzzles and piece together videos you find along the way to find out what really happened. Sounds promising!This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/a-surrealist-documentary-about-climate-change-and-other-new-indie-games-worth-checking-out-110021975.html?src=rss

Another hot streaming deal has arrived to match the summer heat. This time it comes from Paramount+, which is offering a two-month subscription for only $2. Put another way, you'll pay $1 per month for your first two months.

But the kicker for this deal is that is applies to two subscription tiers: you can either choose the ad-supported Essential plan or the ad-free Premium plan and the deal price remains the same. That means new subscribers will save $14 on the standard price of the Essential tier, or $24 on the price of the Premium plan.

Paramount+ is a decent service and made our list of the best streaming platforms. It started as a home for all things Star Trek, but that particular bonus is shrinking all of the time. It was recently announced that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will end after a truncated season five, leaving just the forthcoming Starfleet Academy. The third season of Strange New Worlds premieres on July 17.

It also hosts original programming like the Sonic-adjacent Knuckles TV show and the dad-friendly Tulsa King. Paramount owns CBS, so subscribers can also access much of that network's programming. This includes stuff like The Amazing Race, Blue Bloods and several CSI entries.

This offer will be available until July 13. There's just one caveat. Subscriptions will auto-renew if you forget to cancel. Set a reminder to kick in at the end of the second month.

Check out our coverage of the best streaming deals for more discounts, and follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/paramount-deal-get-two-months-of-essential-or-premium-for-only-2-114314805.html?src=rss

It's hard to believe, but the progress bar on the year 2025 has just hit the 50% mark. That mildly terrifying marker is a good opportunity for us to look back at the tech we've spent days reviewing over the past six months and ask a simple question – what are the best new products we've tested in 2025 so far?The answers from our many experts across audio, phones, computing, cameras, TVs, fitness, the smart home and more are below. Has AI killed hardware innovation? The list below suggests the answer is an emphatic 'no'. While there are some familiar faces below (hello, Nintendo Switch 2), there are also bold new designs from the likes of Honor, Motorola and Sigma.The price of this kind of innovation often doesn't come cheap, so we've also sprinkled in the best-value launches we've seen from the worlds of chargers, smart glasses and smartwatches. If you're looking for a temperature check on the year so far in tech, you've come to the right place...The best tech of 2025 so farWhat are the best things TechRadar has tested and reviewed in 2025 so far? There have been a lot of contenders, but we've picked out the very top ones across all of our categories below.Because of the sheer variety in our product testing, the order of our list is a little arbitrary, but that's all part of the fun. And among the top six are four products that have all been given a coveted five-star TechRadar rating...17. Sigma BF The polarizing, stand-out camera of 2025 so far(Image credit: Tim Coleman)The Sigma BF ignores so many camera design norms that it should, by rights, be a total failure – and yet it has been the most talked about snapper this year. Crafted out of a single block of metal, this premium-feel minimalist full-frame camera with tactile buttons has some of the boldest design flourishes you’ll ever see, which have led to it being described as the camera Apple would’ve made.My experience testing the BF over several weeks proved to be a rollercoaster: the smooth, featureless body that’s properly awkward to grip onto, the control setup being the very definition of ‘minimalist’, the omission of a viewfinder and lack of tilt / rotate movements in the screen, no decent connectivity, no card slot (which is disconcerting), nor in-body stabilisation.For all these lows, the minimalist Sigma BF is a compelling, creative tool with plenty of highs. It does design differently – far from a cold, unfeeling product, its stark, stripped-back beauty pushed me to go out and take photos – and I loved the look of the photos I took with it. (Timothy Coleman, Cameras Editor)Read our in-depth Sigma BF review16. Anker Nano Charger 45WOur new, go-to compact phone charger for traveling(Image credit: Future)If you’re looking for a new phone charger, the Anker Nano Charger 45W is a truly excellent option. It offers more than enough power to activate fast-charging on the best iPhones and best Samsung phones, and even comes with a 6ft USB-C cable.What makes this model so special, though, is that it's phenomenally compact and lightweight – especially given its generous maximum power output.Yes, with the use of GaN technology, Anker has ensured that this charger is mighty enough to juice up your devices in a flash, while also being petite enough to slide into tight spaces at home or on the go.And when you need to take the charger out and about, you can simply fold the prongs away and slide it into your pocket or bag – pretty convenient. Considering the Anker Nano Charger 45W has a list price of just $34.99 / £24.99 (about AU$50), you’re looking at unbelievably good value for money. A special mention also goes to the Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station 3-in-1 Foldable Pad too, which is a smartly designed palm-sized wireless charger that we’ve been taking on our travels ever since it launched. (Harry Padoan, Staff Writer)Read our in-depth Anker Nano Charger 45W with USB-C Cable review15. OnePlus Watch 3The Android smartwatch of 2025 (so far)It may only be a modest step up from the OnePlus Watch 2, but the company's 2025 take on its big, beautiful smartwatch is the best Wear OS experience you can buy.The Watch 3 is designed for those who want a smart dress watch with a side of casual fitness, and it mostly succeeds in those aims. Battery life is one of its big selling points – during our tests, we found it lasted an impressive four-and-a-half days, despite us subjecting it to several, GPS-based workouts.We also found that it tracks running particularly well and accurately monitors your sleep. This clearly isn't isn't a watch for Apple fans or anyone with an aversion to hefty timepieces, and we did have a few issues with swim-tracking. But if you're looking for a premium Wear OS experience, this is it – and a smaller version will launch on July 8.Read our in-depth OnePlus Watch 3 review14. Roborock Saros 10 and 10RTwin winners for the best robot vacuums we've tested(Image credit: Future)Understandably, of Roborock's new 2025 line of robovacs, its was the Saros Z70 with its big mechanical arm that garnered most attention. While the tech is undoubtedly exciting, on test we found the Z70's more understated range-mates more genuinely useful. The Roborock Saros 10 and Saros 10R are a formidable pair of home helpers, each offering something slightly different but both equally impressive.Roborock is one of the very best robot vacuum brands around, and these robot vacuums showcase the latest-and-greatest versions of its technology, both offering accurate navigation, superb suction, advanced object identification and docks that will take care of almost all maintenance for you (and look great while doing so).However, the big selling point is that both bots have special ways of accessing low-height spaces. That doesn't sound too exciting, until you realize it means they'll be able to clean places that regular, taller bots can't, such as the dusty depths beneath your sofa. There are other small differences – which we dig into in our Roborock Saros 10 vs 10R side-by-side testing article – but they're both good enough to earn a joint crown as the top robovacs of 2025 so far. (Ruth Hamilton, Homes Editor)Read our in-depth Roborock Saros 10 reviewRead our in-depth Roborock Saros 10R review13. Motorola Razr Ultra 2025The most stylish phone you can buy by farImage 1 of 3(Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)Image 2 of 3(Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)Image 3 of 3(Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)If you think smartphones have become too dull, you need to meet the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025. It's the antithesis of the boring glass rectangle, combining unique design flourishes (like the wood finish option above) with some flagship-level performance.This year, that finally includes a powerful chipset – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite – which is the brains behind most of today's Android powerhouses. Snapping its flip phone design shut is an incredibly satisfying way to hang up on people, too.The Razr Ultra 2025's main 7-inch display is also glorious (the biggest you'll find outside tablet-style foldables) and even its second screen is faster than any iPhone display, with a 165Hz refresh rate. All of this comes at a cost, of course. But outside price tags, Motorola's flagship shows that foldables no longer need to mean compromises.Read our in-depth Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) review12. Jura J10The tastiest coffee machine we've tested in 2025(Image credit: Future)The Jura J10 is a premium bean-to-cup coffee maker that produces perfectly extracted hot and cold-brewed coffee every time, and makes some of the best latte macchiatos I’ve ever had.Hot espresso is rich and flavorsome, and the automatic milk steamer can produce different textures depending on the drink you’re making. Just choose what you want from the menu, and the J10 will do the rest. For cold brew, the J10 lets the freshly ground coffee pre-infuses, then pulses cold water through it at high pressure, recreating the rounded, mellow flavor of coffee steeped in the fridge overnight.It then tops it off with perfectly foamed milk - which can be infused with a syrup of your choice. It’s not cheap, but if money is no object, then it’s the best coffee machine released this year. (Cat Ellis, Homes Editor)Read our full Jura J10 review11. SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3Your ticket to pure, analog gaming bliss(Image credit: Future)The latest models in SteelSeries’ Apex Pro lineup certainly had some big shoes to fill (the TKL variant from 2023 still remains the best gaming keyboard for customization). But the new generation certainly didn’t disappoint – especially the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3, which is my personal pick of the bunch.It’s built to incredibly high standards, with a super-solid chassis that still remains light, while the double-shot PBT keycaps feel every bit as premium as you might imagine. The performance from the analog switches is pretty much flawless, too.There’s no denying the Apex Pro range is expensive, but the Mini is the cheapest model owing to its small size, yet the layout doesn’t feel compromised thanks to the number of shortcuts available. If you want pure analog gaming bliss, this is the keyboard for you. (Lewis Maddison, Reviews Writer) 10. Xreal One ProThe best AR glasses around for entertainment(Image credit: Future)The Xreal One Pro AR smart glasses are a cut above any other pair we’ve tested, and give us insight into what 2026’s Android XR glasses could have in store.Like other current-gen AR specs this Xreal pair can be connected to a compatible phone, PC or gaming device and project the screen on a giant virtual screen – up to 171 inches – with dazzling 120Hz full-HD visuals produced by its 700-nit Sony OLED display.What makes these glasses special, however, is that they boast a new optical engine. This prism, which reflects the OLED screen into your vision, is not only less bulky but produces a cleaner image while also offering a wider field of view. This unique hardware feature is what makes the Xreal One Pro glasses excellent, and easily the best smart glasses we’ve tested so far this year. (Hamish Hector, Senior Staff Writer, News)Read our in-depth Xreal One Pro AR review9. Honor Earbuds OpenSo good we forgot we were wearing open earbudsImage 1 of 4(Image credit: Future)Image 2 of 4(Image credit: Future)Image 3 of 4(Image credit: Future)Image 4 of 4(Image credit: Future)The best headphones or earbuds in 2025? Tough call, honestly.Do we go with the February release Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, a hugely anticipated update – and one that finally added heart-rate monitoring to Apple-subsidiary earbuds? How about the May issue Sony WH-1000XM6 over-ears, or even Nothing's first ever headphones, the Headphone (1) – which narrowly made this missive by arriving on July 1?After much consideration, I'm going with none of the above and opting for a set of open earbuds – a now-huge category that's seen a 600% growth since last year (thank you for that stat, Huawei). The thing with open-fit designs historically has been bass response; it's hard to get decent low-end clout when the drivers are neither covering your ear completely nor creating an in-ear seal, using your ear canal.The biggest compliment we paid these buds in our full Honor Earbuds Open review was that they sound so good, we genuinely forgot we were wearing an open-ear design. Oh, and if you thought open earbuds couldn't ace noise cancellation, think again… (Becky Scarrott, Audio Editor)Read our in-depth Honor Earbuds Open review8. Apple iPad Air M3 (2025)The new 'best tablet for most people' (Image credit: Future/Jacob Krol)In recent years, Apple’s iPads haven’t changed a great deal, with small refinements being made from generation to generation. That’s mostly the case with the 2025’s iPad Air, but with the addition of Apple’s in-house designed M3 chip, the iPad Air is pretty much the best tablet for most people.This is because its 11-inch display offers plenty of space to do everything from browse copious amounts of webpages, to watching movies on a commute or sketch out digital works of art. The M3 chip, which can also be found in MacBook Air models, though not the very latest ones, has buckets of power that most people will struggle to put under a silicon sweat.Add in accessories like the Magic Keyboard and you’ve also got a pseudo laptop replacement, especially if you tap into various cloud-based tools and software. In short, this is the leading tablet you can buy in 2025 so far, and we don’t expect that to change as the year marches on. (Roland Moore-Colyer, Managing Editor, Mobile Computing)Read our in-depth Apple iPad Air 11-inch (2025) review7. Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraThe ultimate Android phoneWhile the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra didn’t shake-up the large-phone format established with the Galaxy S24 Ultra and its predecessors, it marks the culmination of Samsung efforts in iterating on and refining its flagship phone into one of the best phones money can buy.As such, we’ve dubbed the Galaxy S25 Ultra as “the ultimate Android” thanks to its superb design, excellent display, powerful performance and an array of cameras that’ll help you get the most out of your phone photography pursuits. But the Galaxy S25 Ultra also stands out as a platform for the generative AI features Google has baked into Android, and those that Samsung has added into the mix with Galaxy AI.Features like Circle to Search have been refined to be genuinely useful, while other AI-powered tools open up more creative opportunities. However, even if you have no interest in such smart features, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is a superb phone; it’s not cheap but then we feel it’s still the leading phone to come out of 2025 so far and one that’ll serve you well some years from now. (Roland Moore-Colyer, Managing Editor, Mobile Computing)Read our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review6. Amazfit Active 2The king of smartwatch valueYes, we already have a smartwatch in this list (see the OnePlus Watch 3 at no. 15), but we had to give a prominent shout-out to Amazfit's latest all-rounder – at $99 / £99 / AU$160, it isn't just the best-value smartwatch we've tested in 2025, it might just be the best-value gadget that's graced our labs. That garnered it a rare five-star TechRadar rating in March.It can't perform miracles, so there are weaknesses – its fitness-tracking is still a level below Garmin's industry-leading accuracy, and there's no NFC. The lack of Wear OS or watchOS also means it lacks polish in some areas. But its feature-set is vast, and its fitness- and heart-tracking is still very accurate.We're also big fans of its stainless steel design, which is light and comfortable. As our review concluded, the Amazfit Active 2 offers "unbelievable value for the price" and even "goes toe-to-toe with the Apple Watch for health tracking". While this isn't quite enough for it to top our guide to the best smartwatch, we do think it's the best cheap option by quite a distance.Read our in-depth Amazfit Active 2 review5. Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenerationA Bluetooth speaker that punches way above its weight(Image credit: Future)Five years is eons in Bluetooth speaker technology and portable audio in general, but that's how long B&O made us wait between iterations of its premium pastel-hued, English muffin-shaped speaker.The good news is, it was worth the wait: our glowing five-star review of the Beosound A1 Gen 3 reveals a May 2025-issue speaker that's all about sonic performance alongside a generous helping of pride in ownership.It's little short of a masterclass where materials and their deployment are concerned and for sound, the A1 3rd Gen can summon highly unlikely low-frequency presence and substance. Basically, it hits remarkably hard for a speaker of its proportions. No, it's not cheap, but that doesn't mean it's not good value.Yes, we loved the also-five-star March release JBL Flip 7, but the B&O buy is such a classy performer it's impossible not to give it the nod. (Becky Scarrott, Audio Editor)Read our in-depth Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation4. Apple MacBook Air (M4)The best laptop of 2025 so far(Image credit: Future)When I was asked what was the best laptop that’s been released so far in 2025, the answer was easy – and also a little bit disappointing. It’s easy because the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) – and its 15-inch version which I reviewed – is a superb laptop that combine excellent performance, a thin and light design and, best of all, an incredibly competitive price that rival laptop makers simply cannot match.The 2025 MacBook Air is also a culmination of Apple’s reinvention of its laptop line, which started back in 2020 when the company ditched Intel as its hardware partner and began making its own chips, often referred to as ‘Apple silicon’. The M4 chip offers both excellent performance, as well industry-leading efficiency, so it can run for multiple work days on a single charge of the battery. The long battery life, dependable performance, slick design and affordable price makes it an easy recommendation for most people.So why the disappointment? With Apple’s modern MacBook Airs proving to be so successful, both critically and commercially, it means we’ve hit a streak where Apple isn’t making any big changes with every annual release, so the M4 MacBook Air isn’t a major leap over the M3 model, which wasn’t a big change from the M2 model.I’d love to say that the best laptop of 2025 so far is a device that takes risks, does something different or really shakes up the market. Instead, it’s a very competent and accomplished device which is no bad thing, of course, but I don’t want Apple getting complacent. (Matt Hanson, Managing Editor, Core Tech)Read our in-depth Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 review (and our review of the 13-inch model)3. Marshall Heston 120 Dolby Atmos soundbarA stunning Dolby Atmos soundbar that absolutely rocksImage 1 of 5(Image credit: Future)Image 2 of 5(Image credit: Future)Image 3 of 5(Image credit: Future)Image 4 of 5(Image credit: Future)Image 5 of 5(Image credit: Future)It may have a controversial design that you’ll either hate or love, but there’s no arguing that the Marshall Heston 120 Dolby Atmos soundbar grabs your attention in a way that no other soundbars can manage. For its first soundbar, Marshall went all-in on the guitar amp look that the company’s amps are known for, even down to the gold-plated volume knobs (no, they don’t go to eleven).Despite its looks, the Heston 120 is no flash in the pan. This 5.1.2 channel model delivers potent Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound, and its bass is seriously impressive for an all-in-one bar. It also sounds great with both Atmos and stereo music, which is something we don’t normally say about most soundbars, and it has multiple HDMI 2.1 ports with up to 4K 144Hz pass-through for gaming. (Al Griffin, Senior Editor Home Entertainment, US)Read our in-depth Marshall Heston 120 Dolby Atmos soundbar review2. Nintendo Switch 2The best all-round handheld gaming experience you can buyAfter years of constant leaks, rumors, and speculation, the Nintendo Switch 2 finally arrived and it was well worth the wait.The Japanese gaming giant’s latest hybrid handheld console is its most powerful system yet, delivering substantial performance gains compared to its 2017 predecessor. Not only that, but this iteration has a much larger screen and is far more comfortable in the hands, plus it comes crammed with a whole host of exclusive features.The overhauled Joy-Con 2 controllers, for example, can be turned on their sides and used like computer mice. The built-in GameChat functionality (effectively Nintendo’s take on popular services like Discord) works wonderfully and helps facilitate a more social gaming experience.Of course, no console launch would be complete without a deluge of new games. The showstopping Mario Kart World takes the series’ popular racing action off the track for the very first time, with hectic 24 player matches and huge open-world environments to explore. Ports like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition show off the Switch 2’s hardware power, while transformative Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades to titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom breathe new life into old favorites. (Dash Wood, Hardware Writer)Read our in-depth Nintendo Switch 2 review1. LG G5 OLED TVThe OLED TV we'd spend our own money on(Image credit: Future / Max Langridge)In a year with multiple impressive new OLED TVs, the LG G5 stands out as the most exciting TV of 2025.The G5 incorporates a new Primary RGB Tandem structure OLED display panel that delivers very high brightness for an OLED TV, making it a great option for both movie nights and daytime sports viewing. The G5 is also particularly well outfitted for gaming, and its beautifully slim design makes it perfect for wall mounting.TechRadar recently did a side-by-side comparison of the G5 with two other 2025 flagship OLED TVs, the Samsung S95F and Sony Bravia 8 II. Our takeaway from that comparison was that the G5 was the TV we’d spend our own money on, owing to its excellent overall picture quality across a range of room lighting conditions. (Al Griffin, Senior Editor Home Entertainment, US)Read our in-depth LG G5 OLED TV reviewYou might also likeICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Spotify's suspected AI band to Nothing's first over-ear headphones7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (July 4)I'm a photographer and Huawei's latest camera phone has some of the wildest tech I've seen yet – including this world-first

Battery and IP-rating details leak for Samsung's next foldablesWe also have some information for when they'll be availableThese devices are getting their grand unveiling on Wednesday, July 9Samsung is all set to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 this coming Wednesday, July 9, and ahead of the big day we've seen some more leaks around what these next-gen foldable phones are going to bring with them.We recently got word that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 might stick to an IP48 rating for dust and water resistance, same as the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and now we have further info from YTechB about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the cheaper Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE too.Both the Flip foldables will also have an IP48 rating, the leak reveals. That means some level of waterproofing, but not the full protection against small dust and dirt particles that we were hoping for this time around.Meanwhile the battery capacities and maximum time between charges are said to be 4,272mAh and 40 hours and 28 mins for the Z Fold 7, 4,174 mAh and 42 hours and 4 minutes for the Z Flip 7, and 3,887 mAh and 37 hours for the Z Flip 7 FE.Coming soon#Samsung #GalaxyZFold7 #GalaxyZFlip7 #GalaxyZFlip7FE #GalaxyWatch8 #GalaxyWatch8Ultra2025 #GalaxyWatch8Classic will be available to pre-order starting 07/09 3PM and available on 07/25 #GalaxyUnpacked pic.twitter.com/4FlUnlVjMIJuly 4, 2025Phone manufacturers including Samsung use a more idealized battery capacity rating in their advertising, so there'll be some discrepancy between those figures above and what shows up on the actual specs list.It looks likely that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will get the same battery capacity as its predecessor, while the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is set for a slight battery boost compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 – something we've also heard from previous leaks.So when will you actually be able to buy these new foldables? Well-known tipster @OnLeaks says preorders will open on the event day, July 9, while shipping and in-store availability is set for July 25.Those dates include the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 models, which are also expected to make an appearance this coming Wednesday. As ever, we'll be covering all the announcements for you live as they happen.You might also likeWhoops! Samsung just accidentally shared some key foldable specsHow to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked on July 9Samsung's foldables could be getting a titanium upgrade

Ryzen 7 255 is a downclocked, China-exclusive chip without the usual 16 TOPS AI NPUMinisforum N5 supports up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM but lacks ECC memory supportThe N5 offers dual USB4 ports and 10GbE networking for versatile connectivityMinisforum has introduced the N5, a compact network-attached storage (NAS) device now available globally.Released alongside the more powerful N5 Pro, this new model is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 255, a processor so obscure that it doesn’t even appear on AMD’s official global website.Instead, it’s listed only on AMD’s Chinese site as the Ryzen 7 H 255, a chip with eight Zen 4 cores and a base clock of 3.8GHz, boosting up to 4.9GHz.Downclocked chip with missing AI featuresFalling under the Ryzen 200 and Hawk Point series, the processor has a default TDP of 45W, configurable between 35W and 54W.However, the Ryzen 7 255 raises some questions about positioning and performance.Minisforum also uses this processor in the AI X1, but it seems to be a rebadged Ryzen 7 8745HS, essentially a lower-wattage variant of the Ryzen 7 8745H, a chip offered exclusively in China.It appears that the Ryzen 7 255 misses out on the 16 TOPS NPU that most of the Ryzen 7 250 series chips use, which means the chip is expected to lag in AI-centric tasks.The CPU and GPU are also slightly downclocked, which could lead to modest but noticeable performance reductions.Despite those caveats, the Minisforum N5 offers an attractive array of features that may appeal to users seeking a hybrid between a NAS device and a mini PC.Like its Pro variant, the N5 supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory through dual SO-DIMM slots.However, it does not offer ECC RAM support, a key distinction for those prioritizing data integrity.The device can run multiple operating systems, including Linux, MinisCloud OS, and Windows 11 Pro.For connectivity, it includes two USB4 ports, 5Gbps and 10Gbps Ethernet ports, an OCuLink interface, and a PCIe x16 slot running at PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds.These features make it viable not only as a NAS device but also as a potential mini workstation, especially when paired with the best NAS drives for storage expansion.Pricing begins at $553 for a base configuration that includes 64GB of storage but no RAM, though a version with 16GB of RAM is available for an extra $48.You might also likeThese are the fastest SSDs you can buy right nowTake a look at some of the best external hard drives availableOWC reveals fast 4TB secure portable SSD for less than $530

Superman is gearing up to fly into theaters. The rebooted DC Universe's (DCU) first film arrives worldwide on July 11, so you'll want to learn more about the ensemble starring in James Gunn's Superman movie.Below, I've compiled a list of every character appearing in the superhero flick. I'll also tell you which actor is portraying them and where you might have seen them before.One last thing before you proceed: I didn't include characters who haven't been confirmed as part of Superman's official cast. So, while a Guardians of the Galaxy star is said to have a bit-part role in Superman and a big fan theory about Ultraman's real identity is circulating online, you won't find those or other potential spoiler-based cameos in this guide.David Corenswet as Clark Kent/SupermanDavid Corenswet is the latest actor to portray the iconic Kryptonian (Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)Corenswet is the latest actor tasked with bringing Clark Kent/Kal-El to life in a live-action project, following stars such as Christopher Reeve and Henry Cavill. In the DCU's iteration, Krypton's most famous son will possess the superhero's usual powerset, including heat vision, the ability to fly, super strength, invulnerability, super speed, and x-ray vision, among others.Corenswet made a name for himself in Netflix's The Politician, but he's also appeared in films like Hulu's The Greatest Hits and Universal's Twisters, and in other TV shows, including Hollywood and Lady in the Lake.Rachel Brosnahan as Lois LaneRachel Brosnahan plays Clark Kent's perennial love interest and fellow Daily Planet reporter (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)Best known for playing Miriam 'Midge' Maisel in Prime Video's The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Brosnahan will portray combative journalist Lois Lane in this DCU Chapter One film. She'll be less of a damsel in distress in Superman, with Brosnahan's take on the character being feistier and more proactive than previous versions.Her award-winning performance in the aforementioned Amazon TV Original notwithstanding, Brosnahan has had roles in Spies in Disguise, Manhattan, and The Amateur, among other productions. You'll next see her in Presumed Innocent season 2 on Apple TV+, with Brosnahan recently announced as the crime anthology series' next lead.Nicholas Hoult as Lex LuthorNicholas Hoult has now played iconic characters in Marvel and DC Comics (Image credit: Jessica Miglio/DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)Hoult, who reportedly accepted the role of Lex Luthor in November 2023 before his official casting was announced just days later, will play one of Superman's most iconic adversaries. Despite Superman's first-look image teasing the potential appearance of another big villain, Luthor will be the film's Big Bad.UK viewers will immediately recognize Hoult from 2002's comedy-drama film About a Boy and Channel 4's teenage drama Skins. Since then, Hoult has gone on to play a younger version of Marvel character Hank McCoy/Beast in Fox's second X-Men film franchise, and starred in numerous other projects, including Renfield, Warm Bodies, Nosferatu, Tolkien, Juror No. 2, The Great, and The Menu.Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt/Mister TerrificEdi Gathegi is the first actor to play Mister Terrific in a live-action capacity (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)Real name Michael Holt, Mister Terrific will make his first-ever live-action appearance in one of the DCU Chapter One's most exciting movies. Gathegi will play Holt, one of three superpowered individuals who make up the corporately owned Justice Gang.As for who Mister Terrific is: he's a scientist-turned-superhero who uses floating orbs – known as T-spheres – to create holographic projections, hack into other machines, and emit energy bursts. He's also incredibly smart – the man has 14 PhDs in DC Comics – and wealthy. Essentially, he's got the finances and firepower to match that of the more famous billionaire vigilante Bruce Wayne/Batman.Gathegi's credits include multi-episode and/or multi-season appearances in Apple's For All Mankind, NBC's The Blacklist, TNT's Proof, and ABC's The Family Tools. Some viewers may recognize him from X-Men: First Class and The Harder They Fall, too.Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green LanternFrequent James Gunn collaborator Nathan Fillion will portray one of the DCU's Green Lanterns (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)Guy Gardner, one of many DC characters to assume the Green Lantern alias – individuals bestowed with a green ring that grants various abilities to its wielder – will be portrayed by Nathan Fillion. He's one of three Green Lanterns confirmed to appear in this cinematic franchise, too, with Aaron Pierre's John Stewart and Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan set to be introduced in HBO's Lanterns TV show.Most famous for playing Malcolm 'Mal' Reynolds in Firefly, Fillion has appeared in numerous other popular shows and movies. In a glittering career, he's also renowned for playing Richard Castle in ABC's Castle and The Rookie, T.D.K in The Suicide Squad, different characters in The Guardians of the Galaxy film series, and voicing characters in various animated TV series and Halo videogame franchise.His appearances in new seasons of The Rookie and its Feds spin-off aside, Fillion will next be seen reprising his role as Gardner in Peacemaker season 2, which arrives on HBO Max in late August.Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders/HawkgirlIsabela Merced was last seen portraying Dina in The Last of Us season 2 (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)The third and final Justice Gang member, Hawkgirl – real name Kendra Saunders – is set to be played by Isabela Merced.Hawkgirl has one of the most complicated histories in all of DC Comics. Essentially, though, Saunders is the latest reincarnation of Shayera Hol, a member of an alien race known as the Thanagarians. The third incumbent of the Hawkgirl mantle, Saunders possesses the memories of her forebears, Hol and Shiera Sanders. She's also a reluctant and cynical hero, so expect her to butt heads with the more idealistic Superman. Abilities-wise, she can fly, is an expert combatant, and possesses the usual superhuman abilities.Last seen playing Dina in The Last of Us season 2, Merced's star is on the rise due to her performances in Spider-Man spin-off Madame Web, Alien: Romulus, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, and Turtles All the Way Down. She'll also cameo in season 2 of Peacemaker next month.Sean Gunn as Maxwell LordMaxwell Lord, seen here in Peacemaker season 2's first trailer, will have a small role in Superman (Image credit: DC Studios/HBO Max)Ordinarily a Wonder Woman villain, Maxwell Lord will have a small role in Superman. Sean Gunn, frequent collaborator and brother of DC Studios' co-chief, is playing the Justice Gang's primary financier.The voice of Weasel and G.I. Robot in HBO Max animated series Creature Commandos, aka the first DCU production to be released, Gunn has also portrayed Kraglin in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Weasel in The Suicide Squad, and Kirk Gleason in Gilmore Girls. Like Fillion and Merced, Gunn will also show up in Peacemaker season 2.Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason/MetamorphoMetamorpho will be more crucial to this movie's story than some people realize (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)Played by Barry alumnus Anthony Carrigan, Rex Mason/Metamorpho is another metahuman who'll appear in a live-action capacity for the first time. Mason is an archaeologist who can alter his body's atoms to change shape and consistency, and create any element he wants.First revealed in a behind-the-scenes featurette, Metamorpho's DCU design is near-identical to his look in the comics. Superman's official trailer and Superman's final teaser also indicate he'll play a small but significant role in its plot, too – read my Superman trailer #2 breakdown piece to find out why.Apart from his scene-stealing performance as NoHo Hank in Barry, audiences might have seen Carrigan in Gotham, Death of a Unicorn, Fatherhood, and The Forgotten.Maria Gabriela de Faria as Angela Spica/The EngineerAngela Spica is part of a superhuman group known as The Authority in DC Comics (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)Maria Gabriela De Faria is playing Angela Spica/The Engineer, a member of The Authority, a Wildstorm Universe/DC Comics anti-hero team unafraid to resort to extreme measures to save the day. Spica is usually depicted as having a liquid body and various superpowers due to her nanite-enriched blood. However, while her DCU counterpart is similarly imbued with nanotechnology, they act as a suit of armor, allow Spica to craft various weapons, and grant her superhuman abilities.A Venezuelan actor who's starred in various telenovelas, de Faria won't be a familiar name to many. She's guest-starred in some English-language series, including Deadly Class, The Moodys, and Animal Control, but her forthcoming appearance in Superman is her biggest international role so far.Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.Rick Flag Sr. has been promoted since we saw him in Creature Commandos season 1 (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)After surviving the events of Creature Commandos season 1, Rick Flag Sr. will have a small role to play in Superman. He was voiced by Frank Grillo in the adult animated show, so it's no great surprise that Grillo portrays the newly installed Head of ARGUS's live-action version, too.A prolific actor, fans will know Grillo from playing Brock Lumlow/Crossbones in the MCU, Bill in Sylvester Stallone's Paramount+ TV hit Tulsa King, Alvey in Kingdom, Nick in Prison Break, and Frank in Warrior, among many other films and shows.Wendell Pierce as Perry WhiteWendell Pierce, pictured as part of the Superman world press tour, will portray The Daily Planet's editor-in-chief (Image credit: Eric Charbonneau)Wendell Pierce has been cast as Perry White, the Daily Planet's tough-but-fair editor-in-chief, who was last played on the big screen by Lawrence Fishburne.Last seen in Marvel's Thunderbolts* movie, Pierce is best known for Bunk Moreland in The Wire, aka one of the best HBO Max shows of all time. He's also appeared as Robert Zane in Suits and James Greer in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, and starred in a variety of highly rated films, including Selma, Ray, and Malcolm X.Skyler Gisondo, Beck Bennett, Mikaela Hoover, and Christopher McDonald as Jimmy Olsen, Steve Lombard, Cat Grant, and Ron TroupeRon (second left), Cat (third left), Steve (back middle), and Jimmy (second right) are all employed by The Daily Planet (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)White, Lane, and Kent – when the last of that trio isn't being a superhero, anyway – aren't the only Daily Planet employees we'll see in Superman.Gisondo is on board as Jimmy Olsen, the news outlet's photographer and friend to Kent and Lane. Viewers may recognize him from The Righteous Gemstones and The Santa Clarita Diet.Bennett (Saturday Night Live, Hamster and Gretel), Hoover (The Belko Experiment), and McDonald (Jill & Jack) round out the Daily Planet's roster. They'll respectively portray self-serving sports reporter Lombard, gossip columnist Grant, and general journalist Troupe.Pruitt Taylor Vince and Neva Howell as Jonathan 'Pa' Kent and Martha 'Ma' KentThe Kents are Kal-El's surrogate parents (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)Vince and Howell were confirmed to be playing Clarke's surrogate parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent, last April. It's unclear how big a role they'll have, but based on the footage we've seen, we know they'll share some heartfelt scenes with the titular Kryptonian.Superman will mark Vince's first screen appearance in four years, with the Murder One, Stranger Things, Bird Box, and Beautiful Girls star's last role coming in 2021's Crime Story. Meanwhile, Howell's acting credits include Beckinfield, The Edge of Sanity, and The Resident.Sara Sampaio as Eve TeschmacherEve Teschmacher is positioned as a social media influencer in the DCU (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)Typically, Teschmacher is Luthor's assistant and love interest. While the latter has been retained for Supes' next big-screen adventure, Sampaio's version has been tweaked to also make her a social media influencer.A runway model by trade, Sampaio's filmography isn't as extensive as many of her Superman peers. However, she has appeared in an episode of Billions, and had small movie roles in Crisis, Wifelike, and At Midnight.Ouzo the dog as Krypto the Superdog(Super)Man's best friend will be a huge hit among kids and animal lovers alike (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)This list wouldn't be complete without a nod to Krypto the Superdog, who stole our hearts when Superman's first trailer was released last December.Based on James Gunn's rescue dog Ouzo, Krypto will be a boisterous version of Supes' canine companion. Indeed, we've seen him being a menace in the aforementioned teaser, Superman's first official clip, and other trailers for one of 2025's most anticipated new movies. Don't be surprised if Krypto, who's also expected to appear in next year's Supergirl film, is one of the movie's highlights when it's eventually released.You might also likeFind out how to watch the Superman movies in orderOr get the lowdown on streaming the DC movies in orderAlternatively, see if you agree with our ranking of the best Batman movies