Category: 4. Technology

The Cyberpunk 2077 team is teasing something for this Thursday, 4th September.

A rather mysterious post has popped up on social media from President Rosalind Myers (that is to say, Cyberpunk 2077’s president of the New United States of America and former CEO of Militech).

“Our great nation is once again facing a mounting cybersecurity threat – from those who hide in the shadows, too cowardly to publicly proclaim their beliefs, who are viciously determined to tear down our flag and the values it upholds,” the post begins. “I will not accept this, and I know you won’t either.”

The Cyberpunk 2077 directive then asks netrunners brave enough (so, you and me) to “join our efforts” to overcome “this grave threat”.

The message from the president closes with the call to “take our recruitment test” and “prove yourself” by serving the NUSA. It doesn’t actually have a link or anything to take you to a recruitment test, though, but given it is all predated as a note from 4th September, I am going to say this will change on Thursday. I wonder if the threat is Team Cherry… (I jest of course).

Some in the comments have suggested a new game plus mode could be on its way, while others are hoping for more content for Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty DLC. What do you hope the Cyberpunk 2077 team is teasing?

This is a news-in-brief story. This is part of our vision to bring you all the big news as part of a daily live report.

• 🆚 The forthcoming Zotac Zone Pro handheld could provide some competition for the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X

• 💪 Announced at Gamescom 2025, the handheld has a Ryzen AI HX 370 APU, plus 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB SSD

• 😍 It also features an AMOLED screen, with a 7-inch size and 120Hz refresh rate, plus comes running Manjaro Linux

• 📆 Zotac is intending to launch the handheld in October, although no pricing has been announced

The upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld could have some stiff competition from another company’s latest handheld.

As per VideoCardz, the brand new Zotac Zone Pro was shown at Gamescom 2025 this past week in Cologne, and comes after previous prototype showcases at both CES and Computex this year.

It revealed that the handheld will run an AMD Strix Point APU, with the Ryzen AI HX 370 under the hood, with its 12 Zen 5c cores. That’s more than the Ryzen Z2 Extreme inside both the new MSI Claw A8 model and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. The graphics of both chips are the same, though, with the same Radeon 890M iGPU.

Zotac is also pushing the Zone Pro up to 32GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, beating the Xbox handheld by 8GB, although it is clocked at a lower speed.

This should equate to a 15-20 percent bump in performance over the original Zone that had a Ryzen 7 8840U processor inside with eight Zen 4 cores and the Radeon 780M iGPU inside.

Zotac has also put a 7-inch Full HD 120Hz AMOLED screen in the Zone Pro – a decision that Asus decided against with the ROG Xbox Ally X because of the non-negotiable nature of variable refresh rate in their eyes. It uses the same 7-inch Full HD 120Hz IPS panel found on the original Ally and Ally X models.

The 1TB storage is identical, although where the Zone Pro is lacking is with its paltry 48.5Wh battery that remains unchanged from the original Zone, and is just over half of the 80Wh unit in the ROG Xbox Ally X.

Zotac has decided on an Mounjaro Linux operating system , which was chosen for its efficiency over Windows. It means the Zotac Zone Pro positions itself as an alternative to both Bazzite and SteamOS, which have been two prevailing Linux distros on these gaming handhelds in recent times.

No pricing has been announced for the Zone Pro, although Zotac intends to launch the handheld in October. The previous Zotac Zone cost $799, which is $100 less than the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is expected to cost.

The ROG Xbox Ally X may also face further competition from the upcoming MSI Claw A8 handheld, which has a remarkably similar list of specs. It’ll feature a Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor inside, plus 24GB of RAM and the same capacity battery. It bumps the screen size up to 8-inches and to an FHD+ resolution, too.

The new MSI Claw A8 is scheduled for launch on September 17 – one month ahead of the ROG Xbox Ally X, which released on October 16. The MSI Claw A8 is available for pre-order in the UK at Scan Computers for £849.98, which is right in and around where we expect the Asus and Microsoft options to be when pricing is announced.

You can read everything we know about Microsoft’s handheld in our Asus ROG Xbox Ally X hands-on review.

Reece Bithrey is a journalist with bylines for Trusted Reviews, Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, TechRadar and more. He also has his own blog, UNTITLED, and graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in International History and Politics in 2023.

Dermatology Times has asked our readers to share with us what conferences and meetings they are looking forward to or planning to attend in 2025.

Using these responses, we have compiled a list of dermatological meetings taking place in September.

Interested in sharing what conferences you are interested in or planning to attend this year? Email our team at DTEditor@mmhgroup.com to share your insights.

• Volkswagen’s design boss says that it’s time to focus on what VW is good at in order to drive sales.
• This means revamping its approach to building and marketing EVs.
• VW will focus on making more “likeable” cars instead of cars that feel like refrigerators and spaceships.

Volkswagen’s past may be checkered in controversy, but its core mission has always been about creating smart, accessible vehicles that the public wants to drive. Its true first generation of consumer EVs? Not that. Not by a long shot. VW admits this, openly, and promises that it’s working to create more “likeable” electric cars to get back to its roots.

In an interview with Auto Motor und Sport, VW’s design boss, Andreas Mindt, said that the Germans are moving past the early adopters phase for EVs and have officially “reached the mainstream.” This means no more creating EVs that resemble some sort of exotic refrigerator; instead, building cars that simply look like cars.

Photo by: Volkswagen

Likeable is a really generic term. What does that mean exactly? For some, likable might mean reliability. For others, it’s pleasing aesthetic visuals (Mindt has previously said this is why VW modeled the ID.Every1 around the three-fifths and golden ratio design principles). It’s an overly broad use of the term; however, the Germans are clearly looking to tackle every side of the definition in its next generation of EVs.

Mindt explains that VW has learned from its mistakes. These aren’t just visual irks or marketing mistakes, either. Some are fundamental design flaws that inherently made certain designs worse than others in the name of aesthetics. One clear example of that is sacrificing front-end space just because the car no longer needed a hood since it doesn’t have a combustion engine up front.

“An electric car doesn’t have a combustion engine, but a small electric motor, so I don’t need a hood,” said Mindt in the interview. “So I make the hoods very short and I make a sloping, long windshield.”

Mindt says that this resulted in a problem when the car was exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. The interior would quickly heat up, resulting in vehicles sapping valuable electrons from the car’s high-voltage battery to cool the car. Not exactly ideal, and a learning moment for VW.

Photo by: Volkswagen

However, it’s not just physical design that Volkswagen is focusing on. The automaker is rebuilding its brand to get back to a point where consumers can identify with the brand. Remember the Un-Pimp Your Ride marketing campaign from nearly two decades ago? That’s the VW that was “likeable” and didn’t feel like some corporate post-dieselgate suit trying to sell you an appliance.

“Above all, we must derive the character from our identity, from the VW identity,” said Mindt. “The Porsche is the fastest of all. The Lamborghini is the most aggressive of all. The Cupra is the coolest of all. And what are we? We have the opportunity to be the most likable.”

Part of this strategy will be to abandon the ID designation for its vehicles. Volkswagen will push forward with “real” car names again, beginning with the ID.Every1—which, no, is not its final name. This proper branding will make its cars feel more approachable. Couple that with a design that feels fun and bubbly rather than some sort of spaceship, and you’ve got what Mindt hopes is a recipe for success.

It might not feel like it, but this is a really big deal to VW’s success. The automaker has been struggling with sales and relevancy (especially in the U.S.) for years. Approachability has historically been a successful way for VW to sell its cars to consumers, too. For example, the Beetle didn’t conquer the world by being the fastest or most useful vehicle—it was just likable. It almost got this right with the ID. Buzz, too, but just couldn’t pull it off from a value perspective.

Thankfully, the automaker and its executives have finally realised what it could take to bring the brand back into the good graces of the world. The more important question is whether or not they can pull it off.

Welsh distributor Curveball Leisure has launched a new full-service publishing division called Curveball Games that will offer financing options and production support to independent and double-A developers.

The nascent division will be helmed by former PQube senior global commercial manager Ed Gregory, who suggested the company will work to nurture the “green shoots of recovery” that have sprouted amid a turbulent period in the game industry. 

“This moment calls for a fresh approach and that’s where Curveball Games comes in. Passion drives this industry, but studios need more than passion to thrive. Our role as a publisher is to champion developers, nurture creativity, and provide the support they truly need,” said Gregory. 

“With our team’s experience and the backing of the wider Curveball group, we feel we’re in a strong position to help surface the next wave of standout talent.”

Curveball has previously worked on titles such as Unholy, Choo-Choo Charles, and Jetrunner. The company’s publishing division will provide everything from funding and marketing assistance to QA, localization, PR, platform support, and options for physical releases. Notably, it claims developers can tailor a publishing deal to suit their exact needs. 

“Need the whole toolkit? Great. Just need help in a few key areas? Fine by us! Our support can be wholly shaped around what your project needs most,” reads an explainer on the Curveball website. 

Related:Nintendo unveils new-look division dedicated to supporting its movie business

Curveball CEO Stuart Harries explained the company has been exploring the world of publishing for the past year and ultimately chose to launch its own dedicated division to demonstrate both its confidence in the game industry and its commitment to developers.

“We’re here to support, not just today, but for the long term,” added Harries. “We’re not chasing overnight success. This is a sustained investment and and I have full confidence that Ed and his team will build something truly meaningful over the years to come.” 

Curveball Games has already established partnerships with Wales Interactive, Top Hat Studios, Duality Games, Reignite Group, Riddlebit Software, and others on several upcoming physical and digital releases.

YouTube’s Premium Family plan offers a nifty way of extending the joy of a paid subscription to others in your family, all while not breaking the bank. The $23/mo subscription allows you to add up to five family members to share your Premium subscription (including YouTube Music) with, albeit with some restrictions.

Since 2023, at the very least, YouTube has required all family plan members to be located in the same household. Although the stipulation has long been in place, YouTube has never really gone out of its way to enforce it. That seems to be changing now.

This comes soon after YouTube started testing out a new two-person Premium plan.

The streaming giant is now seemingly flagging accounts that are part of a family plan but not physically located in the same household as the family manager. A friend of mine, who’s also an Android Police reader, received one such email titled “Your YouTube Premium family membership will be paused.”

“Your YouTube Premium family membership requires all members to be in the same household as the family manager. It appears you may not be in the same household as your family manager, and your membership will be paused in 14 days. Once your access is paused, you will remain in your family group and be able to watch YouTube with ads, but will no longer have YouTube Premium benefits,” reads the email.

For context, YouTube conducts an “electronic check-in” every 30 days to ensure that each family member lives at the same residential address as the family manager. Previously, failing the check-in didn’t really seem to have any consequences, but that is now changing.

The crackdown doesn’t seem widespread just yet

Once flagged, users will retain their family member status, albeit with none of the YouTube Premium benefits. Additionally, flagged users will have the option to contact Google to “confirm eligibility and maintain access” via a support form.

For what it’s worth, I, too, am part of a family plan where the plan manager lives in a different household, and I haven’t received an email like the one above yet (fingers crossed, even though I just self-snitched). As of right now, the crackdown doesn’t seem to have made its way out widely. There have been scattered reports of it on Reddit since a few months ago, with the only concrete one being user thisTja’s post who had their membership canceled after the 14-day warning.

Xiaomi is preparing to make headlines again with its upcoming Xiaomi 16 series, which is expected to launch earlier than usual. Last year, the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro arrived in October, but reports now suggest the 16 lineup will break tradition.

According to the fresh leak, the new models are set to debut between September 24 and 26. This timing closely follows Qualcomm’s major event on September 23, when it will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite 2 (also called 8 Elite Gen 5).

Moving forward, rumors indicate that Xiaomi will unveil three new devices this month: the Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro Mini, and 16 Pro Max. The Xiaomi 16 Ultra, however, is expected to arrive separately next year, continuing Xiaomi’s strategy of staggering its flagship releases.

Major specifications

When it comes to displays, the vanilla Xiaomi 16 and Pro Mini are tipped to feature 6.3-inch panels, while the Pro Max could boast a 6.8-inch display. Under the hood, all models are expected to carry Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8-series chipset, ensuring top-tier performance.

In terms of power, the vanilla Xiaomi 16 may sport a 6,800 mAh battery, while the Pro Mini could bring a 6,300mAh cell. Additionally, the lineup is rumored to support 100W fast charging, giving users faster and more reliable charging speeds than before.

Samsung Electronics officially launched the Galaxy A07 on 1 September 2025, the latest addition to its popular Galaxy A Series range. Designed to be tough, reliable, and immersive, the Galaxy A07 is built to deliver creativity and affordability, it’s the first love for a new generation of mobile users.

 

With its durable design, slim and sleek appearance, big immersive screen, and ample storage, the new Galaxy A07 is made to support cost-conscious South Africans seeking a reliable feature rich device through everyday milestones.

 

Understanding that affordability is key for first-time smartphone owners, the Galaxy A07 delivers advanced technology accessible to more South Africans. The Galaxy A Series is often the very first smartphone for young people, one they can truly call their own. The first binge-watch, the first win. Owning the Galaxy A07, is the beginning of independence, self-expression, and connection. Durable enough to handle the daily grind, powerful enough to keep up with ambition, and affordable enough to put it within reach, it’s the kind of first smartphone you never forget. The one you always look back on as your first love – your first Galaxy.

 

“Samsung’s Galaxy A Series has always been about empowering young people to own their journeys with devices that deliver both performance and style,” says Justin Hume, Vice President: Mobile eXperience at Samsung Africa. “The new Galaxy A07 embodies that vision – it’s durable, powerful, and ready to stand by your side through every challenge. We believe it will be the smartphone that many young people will fall in love with, not just because of how it looks, but because of how it supports their everyday hustle.”

 

The Galaxy A07 blends affordable innovation with the performance and durability that Samsung is known for;

• Tough and Durable – IP54-rated splash and dust resistance ensures the device can keep up with busy, on-the-go lifestyles.
• 6.7” Big Screen – A large, immersive, and bright 90Hz display that is perfect for streaming content, gaming, split-screen multitasking, or digital art creation.
• Large Storage and Memory – 128GB of internal memory with 4+4GB RAM provides plenty of room for photos, apps, and videos, while keeping performance smooth.
• Power That Lasts – A long-lasting battery designed to keep up with busy student life and endless scrolling.

 

Whether it’s watching your favourite series, staying productive on the go, or creating viral-worthy content, the Galaxy A07 is always ready for action.

 

The Galaxy A07 is designed for those navigating the exciting challenges of school, work, or creative exploration. As students, young professionals, and creators chase their goals, the Galaxy A07 promises to be the device that keeps pace with their ambition.

 

More than just a phone, the Galaxy A07 is an everyday companion – reliable, sleek, and powerful enough to handle whatever comes next.

 

The Samsung Galaxy A07 is available at Samsung retail and online stores, Samsung Shop App, retailers and network operators.

 



 

SAVE 13%: As of Sept. 1, you can get the 85-inch Samsung Class Neo QLED 4K Mini LED Smart TV (2025) for just $1,697.99. That’s the best-ever price for Labor Day.

---

If you’ve been dreaming of a TV that delivers a true theater-like experience, Amazon has a limited-time deal on the massive 85-inch Samsung Neo QLED QN70F 4K Mini LED Smart TV. This TV, which is part of Samsung’s 2025 lineup, is on sale for $1,697.99, down from $1,947.99. That’s a 13% discount and a $250 price cut. (It’s also a new record-low price, according to our trusty price-tracking tool, camelcamelcamel.)

A sweet perk with this deal is the free “Deluxe Delivery and Unpack” option from Amazon. This service delivers the TV to your room of choice, unboxes it, and removes the packaging for free. You can also opt for a “Television Unpacking and Haul Away” service for $69.99 if you want them to take your old set off your hands.

Reviewers describe the picture quality as “stunningly vivid” and “almost holographic,” which is definitely a compliment considering how snarky most Amazon reviewers get. It’s powered by the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor, which uses 20 AI neural networks to enhance picture quality to 4K and optimize sound for top-notch viewing performance.

Mashable Deals

For gamers and sports fans, this TV offers smooth visuals and lightning-fast speeds for VRR gaming at up to 4K 144Hz with the Motion Xcelerator 144Hz feature. It’s also great for streaming with thousands of free channels and built-in Alexa, so you can control your TV with just your voice.