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New Steam RPG dripping in classic style with a Soulslike combat twist launches with free demo - NotebookCheck.net News

4 days ago | notebookcheck.net | Julian van der Merwe

Fans of dark fantasy would be remiss to skip Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, a new action RPG with over 40 hours of single-player story written by the former narrative lead of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2. The new RPG just launched on Steam with a free demo, combining elements of the Metroidvania and Soulslike genres, all with plenty of moody RPG energy.
New Xiaomi 2K monitor with 100Hz and budget-friendly price now available

5 days ago | notebookcheck.net | Marcus Schwarten

The Xiaomi 1440p Monitor A27Qi is now officially orderable (Image source: Xiaomi)Xiaomi has officially launched the A27Qi, which is a fairly affordable 2K monitor with QHD resolution. For just £119, it offers a 100Hz refresh rate, pretty accurate colors and several ports. Marcus Schwarten (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 04/19/2025 🇩🇪 Xiaomi has recently announced the upcoming global launch of its new A27Ui 4K monitor.
Cheapest Model Y and Model 3 with watered down specs set for belated US launch

5 days ago | notebookcheck.net | Daniel Zlatev

Tesla's smaller, cheaper Model Y will be late to launch in the US market. (Image source: Joe Tegtmeyer/X)Tesla is making a more affordable Model Y entirely in the US, a version with fewer bells and whistles than the 2026 Model Y Juniper refresh. This base version is expected to be smaller and come later than originally planned, together with a cheaper Model Y.
Retroid alerts US customers to change their Retroid Pocket Classic orders

5 days ago | notebookcheck.net | Habeeb Onawole

The Retroid Pocket Classic is an Android gaming handheld with a Game Boy Color-like design. (Image source: Retroid)GoRetroid is alerting its US customers who ordered the Retroid Pocket Classic handheld to choose a different hue as select colors won't ship in time before a US shipping restriction begins later this month. The affected colors are three out of the seven the handheld is available in.
Samsung QN90D 85-Inch Neo QLED TV gets massive 33% discount, hits lowest price ever

6 days ago | notebookcheck.net | Fawad Murtaza

The Samsung QN90D Neo QLED is a Mini LED TV. (Image source: Samsung, Unsplash, edited)The 85-inch Samsung QN90D Neo QLED Mini LED 4K TV has recorded a massive 33% price drop on Amazon. As a result, the TV is now retailing at its lowest-ever price. With a sizeable 85-inch screen, Mini LED backlighting, and the open-source Tizen OS, the Samsung QN90D has all the markings of an excellent living room TV.
Garmin releases new Instinct 3 beta update with workout-related bug fixes

6 days ago | notebookcheck.net | Polly Allcock

Beta version 9.09 is for the Garmin Instinct 3 and related smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)The Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar, and Instinct E smartwatches are currently receiving beta version 9.09. This update arrives a few days after its predecessor, bringing two bug fixes to these newer wearables. According to the change log, they tackle problems related to activities.
The Playdate's cover now comes in a matching yellow color; refurbished Playdates still available

6 days ago | notebookcheck.net | Habeeb Onawole

The Playdate Cover is now available in the same color as the handheld. (Image source: Playdate)The Playdate Cover is now available to buy in yellow, the same color as the handheld. This brings the available options to four. Also, Panic still has refurbished units of the Playdate for sale which costs $50 less than a new unit. Handheld Accessory Gaming Panic sells a handful of accessories for the Playdate that users can buy to personalize the handheld, and one of them is the Playdate Cover.
RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB suffers up to 30% lower 1% lows and 18% slower Frame Generation vs 16 GB model

6 days ago | notebookcheck.net | Fawad Murtaza

Aside from the VRAM size, the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB features the same specs as the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash edited)The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB has been tested in a variety of games. When compared to the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB is reportedly quite a bit slower than its bigger brother in games that are heavy on the VRAM. Interestingly, the limited VRAM also seems to be a bottleneck in DLSS 4 Frame Generation.
Google TV Streamer drops to $80 ($20 off) across stores, albeit for a limited time

6 days ago | notebookcheck.net | Habeeb Onawole

The Google TV Streamer is available to buy in Porcelain only from retailers. (Image source: Google)Google's newest 4K streaming device is now available to buy at a lower price across stores. The Google TV Streamer has a faster processor, double the RAM, and quadruple the storage of the Chromecast with Google TV. It also doubles as a Matter hub for connecting smart home devices.
New Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 900 e-bike launches in Europe

6 days ago | notebookcheck.net | Polly Allcock

The Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 900 26″ e-bike is now available in Europe. (Image source: Decathlon)The Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 900 26″ electric mountain bike for kids has arrived. This 9-speed model was unveiled in 2024 and is now available in countries like the Netherlands, Spain and France. It is powered by a Mahle motor and also features RockShox suspension and an LED display. Polly Allcock, Published 04/17/2025 🇨🇳 🇫🇷 ...