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The stratospheric rise in memory chip prices may reverse five years of phone display technology development. Cameras and processors are also on the downgrade block.

The Minisforum S5 was initially introduced at Computex 2026, and the company has now made the all-flash NAS available for purchase. This compact system is powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake platform, and the option without any SSDs costs $599, making it relatively affordable.

The Ugreen NASync DXP2800 GT impresses in our review with powerful hardware but still lacks volume encryption. Individual folders can now be encrypted, but is that enough? We explain the differences and discuss who should be concerned about this missing feature.

Greentoe has the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SRPL63 at $367, a third off the $550 MSRP. Seiko’s own store is sold out, the best authorized price is $440 and grey market shows it at $386. It's a neat, compact 34 mm piece with a subtle yet elegant pale green textured dial.

Polar Loop can now officially be worn on the biceps, while several new bands for the wearable are now available. This makes Polar Loop a more attractive alternative to Garmin CIRQA and Fitbit Air.

Rockstar has released a launch trailer for GTA 6, making it the fourth video about the game. It is unclear whether there will be a third trailer before launch, since Red Dead Redemption 2 got three before it finally came out.

TAG Heuer has reportedly halted Connected smartwatch production, with stock selling through 2027 and no successor planned. The brand has yet to confirm the report.

Fitness and health bands without displays are becoming increasingly popular. Now another wearable specialist from Europe is reportedly planning an alternative to Garmin CIRQA, Polar Loop, Whoop 5.0 and Fitbit Air, as photos from a certification filing offer an early look at Suunto's latest band.

Timex has introduced three new Harry Potter-themed watches under its Q Timex collection, featuring designs inspired by Hermione Granger's Time-Turner and the Sorcerer's Stone. The quartz-powered watches come in 36mm, 38mm and 40mm sizes.

The Xreal 1 Pro+ artificial reality glasses deliver 1,200-nit 3D images using Sony Micro-OLED displays while connected to laptops, phones, drones, and game consoles. The latest model has been upgraded with AI HDR image optimization, more comfortable nose pads, and 60 fps support in 3D mode.

Leaks about Samsung's next Galaxy camera flagships are becoming increasingly detailed. A usually very reliable leaker has now shared new specs that once again point to two major upgrades for the Galaxy S26 Ultra's successor, even if the latest measurements sound rather unremarkable at first glance.

In our review, the iPhone 18 Pro ranks among the very best smartphones in many areas. Yet its OLED display is precisely where Apple continues to lag far behind its Android competitors. Display brightness remains unchanged in our measurements, and PWM dimming in particular is far from optimal.

Samsung's mid-range smartphones are evolving at a snail's pace, and the Galaxy A38 5G apparently is no exception. A reliable source has already revealed the key details about all four cameras on the next-generation mid-range smartphone.

Breitling has introduced two customisable Super Chronomat watches exclusively for owners of the Aston Martin Valhalla. With just 999 examples of the hybrid supercar planned worldwide, buyers can commission a watch with personalised colours and engravings, including a 44 mm perpetual calendar chronograph.

The RedMagic 12 Pro+ has been launched in China, and it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, the current top-end flagship SoC from Qualcomm. It has an 185Hz OLED display, active cooling, and a large battery. The starting price is CNY 6,499, about $971.

NVIDIA’s first laptop chip is finally here. We put the new ARM-based RTX Spark (N1X) through its paces on the Asus ProArt P16, running all our usual synthetic benchmarks and creator workloads, and we tested the sleek 16-inch laptop in Games and with Local AI workflows.

Frosthaven launches in 1.0 today on Steam and Epic with the full campaign, all 17 heroes and the Codex. Here’s what 1.0 adds, the $39.99 price and the new bundles.

Apple's next major launch event is just around the corner, and the company has reportedly invited members of the press to an all-day hands-on event following the product unveiling. This event is likely to be the most exciting Mac launch of the year.

Multiple Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards are now listed as "Not Carried" or "No Longer Carried" by US retailer Micro Center. This comes after rumours of discontinuation due to GB202 GPUs being reserved for RTX Pro SKUs.

Arknights: Endfield is a free-to-play RPG with impressive anime-style visuals that blends tactical real-time combat, exploration and factory building. Its Steam debut has already attracted thousands of players and a wave of positive reviews.

The TOPC TXA2 packs AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor, 192 GB of unified memory and four M.2 SSD slots. Starting at $6,399, the compact workstation is considerably cheaper than AMD's first-party Halo developer platform.

Hooded Warfare 2 is a classic multiplayer shooter in the vein of Counter-Strike, swapping elite soldiers for gangsters. And it's currently going absolutely viral on social media.

The Anbernic RG DDS is one of the manufacturer's most exciting gaming handhelds, as its dual displays and powerful processor are said to make it ideal for 3DS and Wii U games. However, the retro handheld is launching at a surprisingly high price.

Sony is set to launch two brand-new flagship Walkman music players in November. An extensive leak has already revealed the design, features, and prices of the third-generation WM1 series, but there is also some bad news.

Sony is set to launch a brand-new Hi-Fi music player, the Walkman NW-ZX900, very soon, featuring a number of significant upgrades, according to a specs leak. However, the next-generation Walkman is also expected to be considerably more expensive.

Oppo's Pad Mini Matte Display Edition will arrive in India on October 22 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip, an 8,000 mAh battery, and an 8.8-inch matte display with a 144 Hz refresh rate.

Nintendo has published a new overview trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2, showing a hall of statues where players can rematch defeated monsters in time-attack battles and hidden fairy messages that Navi reads aloud.

AMD currently only offers the Zen 5-based Ryzen AI 400 APUs for desktops as OEM-only products. Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has now leaked that AMD is preparing next-generation "Medusa" APUs for desktops that will be compatible with the AM5 socket.

A new, relatively compact e-bike promises particularly low-maintenance operation and is designed to be especially well suited to urban mobility. Available directly from the manufacturer in several European countries, the Reany C1 already comes equipped with lights and mudguards.

The Suunto Race 3S smartwatch arrives with upgraded features to make it even better for trail running, including a brighter 2000-nit AMOLED display, more durable sapphire crystal glass, and longer runtimes with GPS navigation using free topo maps.

A new consumer-grade CNC machine promises to make machining demanding materials relatively easy. The ToolDance X1 is also comparatively affordable.

Google Messages is getting an opt-in Enhanced protection mode against text scams. It sends chats with unknown senders to Gemini models in the cloud, which Google says keeps them encrypted and out of reach for Google itself. The rollout starts in the coming weeks. Here is what the mode does, which phones get the extra link check, and what Google leaves out.

Ming and Massena LAB have launched the 57.09 Secret Honey, a 125-piece limited edition at CHF 7,250. Three stacked sapphire disks rotate over a lacquered dial to produce a shifting pattern, and the titanium case uses three finishes across its lugs.

LG has begun rolling out a software update for its Sound Suite home theater system that adds DTS:X and Google Cast to the H7 soundbar, enables setups with two W7 subwoofers, and extends speaker connectivity to Wi-Fi 6 GHz networks and 5 GHz DFS channels.

A new mini PC promises solid performance alongside an extensive port selection. The Fastcalc X8B relies on passive cooling for silent operation and offers easy upgradeability.

itel has launched the new affordable 5G smartphone, the City 300, in India. The smartphone comes with Google’s Pixel 11-inspired design, featuring a horizontal pill-shaped camera layout. It has a 120 Hz LCD display, a Unisoc T8200 chipset, a 13 MP camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 10 W wired charging support.

Boasting hardware AI acceleration and extensive connectivity, the OrangePi O1 looks set to give the Raspberry Pi some serious competition depending on the workload. The single-board computer also offers a wide array of versatile storage options.

Moving from 4K to 3K is actually a plus while Panther Lake feels like a downgrade compared to Lunar Lake in some ways.

Cube has introduced a new electric bike tailored for riders who tackle challenging terrain and require both high-powered assistance and extended range. The Cube Stereo Hybrid ONE77 HPC TM 800 features a lightweight carbon frame and high-end components throughout.

iQOO has revealed more details about of its upcoming tablet with an 8.8-inch OLED display. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered iQOO Pad Pro is confirmed to feature a 9,020mAh battery and a built-in cooling fan.

Motorola's Moto Buds 2 family of earbuds is about to get bigger. A leak has revealed a new “Ultra” model is on the way, although there are no details about their specs, features, and price.

The Nexal Pad LTE is a budget Android tablet with an 11-inch 90Hz display and LTE connectivity. It is now available in Malaysia, following its release in the Philippines.

In celebration of Gran Turismo's 30th anniversary, PlayStation has released a limited edition DualSense controller. Featuring racing stripes, a carbon fiber-like finish, and motorsport-inspired graphics, the controller will be available for pre-order soon.

Citizen has listed all four new Tsuno Chrono Quartz chronographs in Canada at CA $350 each, the same day they go on sale in Japan. Minus tax, the Canadian price is 44 percent above the Japanese one, and the US store does not carry them at all.

Sony has revealed a new lineup of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in October 2026. The lineup includes Horizon Forbidden West, Mafia: The Old Country, and more.

Modified PS5 consoles can no longer connect to PSN without firmware version 14.10. After the update, gamers will be unable to install jailbreaks or the hypervisor bypass. These exploits let homebrew apps and illegal game copies boot.

Citizen Canada has listed three new Promaster Dive references, all utilizing Caliber E118 with sapphire crystals and 200 m ratings. The 44 mm BN0251-04L is CA $595 on rubber, while the 40.6 mm BN0276-54L and BN0270-51E cost CA $695 on steel bracelets.

The Noah × Timex Boatswain is a new vintage-inspired quartz watch with an elliptical case, Roman numerals and an unusual rope-pattern minute track. Priced at $228, it is scheduled to launch on 15 October in two finishes.

Bmax recently introduced the MaxMini B12 Power mini PC. Featuring a powerful 16-core CPU and 24 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, the capable mini PC comes equipped with a healthy array of ports and a premium price tag.

Tuxedo has revealed the Stellaris 16 Gen 8 laptop, equipped with a beastly 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and up to a GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. The workstation laptop can also be equipped with a whopping 128 GB of RAM, and packs a healthy array of ports.