Category: 4. Technology

  • New free games hit Steam just before Summer Sale 2025 wraps up

    New free games hit Steam just before Summer Sale 2025 wraps up

    A good number of the newly discovered free games are well-rated. Pictured: an edited screenshot from Replicomica. (Image source: Steam)

    Steam’s Summer Sale is about to end on July 10, 2025, and before this discount event wraps up, a bunch of new free games have been spotted on Steam. These newly released freebies became available on the platform somewhere between mid-June and late June.

    The Steam Summer Sale 2025 event is still rolling, and many of the top-rated games are sitting at their all-time low prices. However, for those who are more interested in freebies, a bunch of new free games were recently spotted on the platform. These $0 titles have launched anywhere between mid-June and late June, and here’s more info about the ones with good player ratings:

    • Fallen Arena – launched on June 16, it’s an online PvP game with multiple heroes with different sets of skills. It currently has a “Very Positive” overall rating that’s based on over 1,500 player reviews.
    • Replicomica – released on June 16, this freebie is categorized as an action-adventure title with platforming and puzzle elements. This free game currently has a “Positive” rating.
    • Lost Island – said to be a casual adventure game where players get to explore a vast island filled with interactable objects. It became available on June 16 and currently features a “Positive” player rating.
    • Underfishing – a free fishing game with a bite-sized narrative and a tool upgrade mechanism. This free-to-play title launched on Steam on June 19, and it currently has a “Mostly Positive” player rating.
    • Moonlight Traveler – described as an action freebie that’s focused on combat. There’s proper support for controllers (EasySMX X20 curr. $49.79 on Amazon), and it has multiple challenging boss fights. This $0 game launched on Steam on June 22 and currently has a “Mostly Positive” player rating.
    • Pip Puzzle: Pip and Ooma’s Battle – a casual strategy title with puzzles and retro graphics. This free game launched on Steam on June 17, and it currently sports a “Positive” player rating.
    • Elysian Inferno – described as a hack-and-slash ARPG with a detailed skill progression mechanism and fast-paced combat. It launched on Steam on June 17 as a freebie and currently sports a “Mostly Positive” player rating.
    • Lab Eject – a casual platformer title with a focus on movements. This free-to-play game launched on Steam on June 20, and it currently sports a “Mostly Positive” rating.
    • Lost Prototype – said to be a walking simulation with horror elements. It became available on Steam as a free game and currently features a “Positive” rating.

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  • The Effectiveness of Structured Neurologic Music Therapy on Phonation and Breathing Function Following COVID-19

    The Effectiveness of Structured Neurologic Music Therapy on Phonation and Breathing Function Following COVID-19


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  • Top 100 Branding Trends in July

    Top 100 Branding Trends in July

    The July 2025 branding list spotlights a series of design-forward and celebrity-boosted campaigns that showcase product functionalities and other sensibilities.

    By tapping into pop culture and celebrity endorsements, brands immediately generate visibility. Jean Paul Gaultier, for example, tapped global music artist Jennie for the debut of its Pre-Fall 2025 collection. JINRO, on the other hand, debuted a soju collection in partnership with Netflix and its globally acclaimed series Squid Game. Glenfiddich and Aston Martin also tap the world-renowned Formula One® event to share their commitment to precision, craftsmanship, and innovation through strategic marketing opportunities.

    The July 2025 branding list also calls attention to diverse business representation by spotlighting Indigenous-designed haircare sets like the Wella Professionals’ exclusive packaging, which features artwork by Alanah Jewell, an Indigenous artist from the Oneida Nation of the Thames.

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  • The Garmin Forerunner 255 Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever

    The Garmin Forerunner 255 Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever

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    If you’re ready to upgrade from tracking your steps to something more performance-driven, investing in a running watch might be your best move. The Garmin Forerunner 255 running watch is designed to help runners optimize training and improve performance, and right now, it’s 43% off on Amazon, the lowest price it’s ever reached according to price trackers. With GPS tracking, comprehensive stats, free training plans, and training evaluations to monitor performance and provide feedback, it’s like a built-in running coach for your wrist.

    This discounted model has a larger 46mm screen (compared to the 41mm version) and is the non-music edition, meaning it doesn’t store or play music, so you’ll still need your phone for playlists. It lasts up to 14 days in smartwatch mode and 30 hours in GPS mode, with accurate tracking via multiple satellite systems. At just 1.7 ounces, it’s lightweight despite its size, and features a sweat-resistant silicone band and Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The button-based interface (rather than a touchscreen) may also appeal to runners who want reliable control during a sweaty workout.

    The built-in Garmin Coach feature offers free adaptive training plans for 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. You can also create custom workouts via the Garmin Connect app. The watch provides training tips and personalized workout suggestions that adapt based on your post-run performance and recovery, tracking heart rate and using SatIQ technology to balance GPS accuracy with battery life. It even evaluates your current routine to help you avoid under-training or overexertion.

    When worn overnight, HRV status can track your heart rate during sleep and provide additional insight into your overall wellness. However, given the slightly bulky nature of the watch, it may not be comfortable for some people to sleep with. While it’s a favorite among runners, many Amazon reviewers also highlight its accuracy for open water and pool swims, making it a versatile watch for different kinds of fitness lovers.


    What do you think so far?

    While it’s ideal for runs and everyday use, its stainless steel casing isn’t as rugged as Garmin’s Fenix or Instinct series, and if you want built-in music, you may want to splurge on the brand’s upgraded model instead. If you don’t need those premium features, the Garmin Forerunner 255 running watch offers solid value with GPS accuracy, in-depth training insights, and a long battery life for runners who want to train smart without overspending. 


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  • The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 leak is the first hands-on video of the flip foldable

    The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 leak is the first hands-on video of the flip foldable

    • A hands-on video of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 briefly appeared
    • It showed off the larger cover screen on this model
    • The Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 should be launched on Wednesday

    We’ve seen plenty of leaks around the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 ahead of the official launch of these foldables – scheduled for this coming Wednesday, July 9 – and this weekend a hands-on video of the Z Flip 7 has emerged.

    It wasn’t long before the video, posted by Mincu Andrei on X, was taken down, but a few stills of the clip have been preserved for posterity over at SamMobile. If this is genuine, it’s the first time we’ve had a peek at a fully working Galaxy Z Flip 7.

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  • Get Into the Action With the New Overview Trailer for ‘Robocop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business’ [Watch]

    Get Into the Action With the New Overview Trailer for ‘Robocop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business’ [Watch]

    With RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business releasing next week, NACON and Teyon have given fans a sneak peek at the action that awaits in this standalone expansion with a new overview trailer. For fans of the original Rogue City (and RoboCop in general), Unfinished Business looks to unleash a more intense experience and deeper immersion than before, along with over-the-top brutal, gory gunplay.

    For the first time in a video game set in the RoboCop universe, Unfinished Business will let players step into the shoes of Alex Murphy before his transformation into the robotic enforcer we all know and love. As an added bonus, during a special mission, players will also get to take control of ED-209 and dive into a true trial by fire against waves of human and robotic enemies (no stairs, thankfully).

    After triumphing over Detroit’s gangs and the “New Guy in Town” from Rogue City, peace for RoboCop and the citizens of Old Detroit is short-lived, as crime once again invades the streets. In the midst of this chaos, a glimmer of hope emerges from OCP’s new project: the OmniTower, a massive housing complex intended to give the people of Old Detroit a better life.

    But when a group of highly trained mercenaries armed with cutting-edge weapons takes control of the building after attacking the police station, RoboCop must take action to put a stop to their plans and uphold the law. RoboCop must now ascend the OmniTower, which is now a deadly stronghold of troops, led by a mysterious leader who seems to share a close link with RoboCop’s past.

    RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business will launch July 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

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  • New TCL Q8C QD-MiniLED TV launches with discounts

    New TCL Q8C QD-MiniLED TV launches with discounts

    The TCL Q8C Premium QD MiniLED TV has been released in some European countries. This is identical to the C8K, C89K and C81K TVs, which launched in several markets in June 2025. It is also similar to the QM8K, which arrived in the US earlier this year (curr. from $1,798 at Amazon).

    TCL’s Q8C is available in four sizes: 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch and 98-inch. Each has a WHVA CrystGlow Panel with QLED technology, said to offer a native 7,000:1 contrast ratio. These TVs also cover 97% of the DCI-P3 color space and deliver up to 5,000 nits of HDR brightness with up to 3,840 local dimming zones. 

    The Q8C has a 4K resolution with a native 144Hz refresh rate and Game Accelerator 288Hz. Other gaming features include Game Bar and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and the model also supports Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ and HLG formats, IMAX Enhanced and Filmmaker Mode. Thanks to the Google TV interface, you can access a wide range of streaming services, or wirelessly screenshare using Google Cast or Apple AirPlay 2. It supports Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6, offering ports like HDMI 2.1 (eARC), USB 3.0 and Ethernet. There are also integrated Bang & Olufsen speakers compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X.

    At retailer LDLC, which serves France, Belgium and Switzerland, the price of the TCL Q8C Premium QD MiniLED TV starts from €1,499; here, the 75-inch, 85-inch and 98-inch models are currently discounted. In Italy, prices start from €1,699 at Amazon. In Germany, the 65-inch model has a €1,599 RRP, with prospective customers offered discounts on all four sizes at retailer Otto. The complete list of recommended retail prices for each size in these countries can be found in the table below.

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  • Access ChatGPT, Gemini, and More With a One-Time Payment of Just $30 – PCMag

    1. Access ChatGPT, Gemini, and More With a One-Time Payment of Just $30  PCMag
    2. Pay once and get ChatGPT, Gemini, and more for life with 1min.AI  BleepingComputer
    3. All your favorite AI tools, all in one place for life for $30 during this limited-time sale (Reg. $234)  9to5Toys
    4. ChatGPT is fine I guess, but this basically gives you your own robot army for life  Boing Boing
    5. Get Lifetime Access to This New AI Platform With Just One Payment  extremetech.com

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  • One UI 8 beta makes ditching background noise from your audio and video way easier

    One UI 8 beta makes ditching background noise from your audio and video way easier

    What you need to know

    • One UI 8 beta is supposedly testing a new Audio Eraser that zaps background noise live as you watch.
    • Instead of digging through menus, just tap the Audio Eraser icon while watching a video in the Gallery app.
    • It’s purportedly not staying locked to the Gallery app—One UI 8 will reportedly bring Audio Eraser to Notes and Voice Recorder, too.

    The latest One UI 8 beta build has apparently sneaked in a nifty upgrade to Samsung’s existing AI feature, scrubbing out background noise from your audio and video more quickly and easily than before.

    One of the standout tweaks in the One UI 8 beta is a smarter Audio Eraser. Tipster Ice Universe (via SamMobile) says it can now strip background noise from videos you’re watching without needing to enter editing mode first.

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  • Call of Duty: WWII pulled offline due to RCE security flaw

    Call of Duty: WWII pulled offline due to RCE security flaw

    Call of Duty: WWII officially came to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass earlier this week. However, the PC version has had to swiftly be pulled offline due to a newly discovered security issue.

    It seems that Call of Duty: WWII has been hiding a bug that enables Remote Code Execution. One player found themselves targeted mid-game, forcing the game to close and a text file to open informing the player that their PC had been remotely accessed.

    Activision has so far only acknowledged that it had to pull the game offline to fix ‘an issue’, with no mention of the serious security implications this bug could have on customers. With that said, Insider Gaming reports that the bug may have been around for years already, which would indicate that this has been a long-standing problem.

    Nobody wants a videogame to double up as a backdoor into their PC. It is good that the game was pulled offline once the alarm was raised, but there is no telling how long it will remain offline for. Back when an RCE bug was discovered in the Dark Souls trilogy on PC, all three games had to be pulled offline for months while it was fixed. However, Microsoft has a bit more experience in the cyber security department, so things may move a bit quicker for Call of Duty: WWII.

    KitGuru Says: If you had Call of Duty: WWII installed, consider uninstalling it. If you’ve played the game online recently, you should run a system scan to check for any rogue files.

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