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Casio has listed the MTD-145D series watches in the UK. The MTD-145D lineup includes a total of three models, namely, the MTD-145D-1AV, the MTD-145D-2AV, and the MTD-145D-3AV. All three models feature a stainless steel case, bracelet, a rotating aluminum bezel, mineral glass crystal, and 50 m (5 bar) water resistance.

Ten million vehicles from a single model family: BYD is celebrating the production of its 10 millionth Dynasty-series vehicle. The milestone model is the so-called Da Han, a new EV for the Chinese market that starts at the equivalent of around $37,050 and offers a staggering 626 miles of range.

Beelink has now released an upgraded GTR9 Pro mini-PC. Moving up to AMD's Gorgon Halo platform, the GTR9 Pro 495 combines a Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 APU with dual 10 GbE Ethernet and 128 GB of RAM.

FEVM's FAEX2 mini-PC combines an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor, 192 GB of RAM and OCuLink connectivity for adding an eGPU solution. The new mini-PC includes 10 GbE Ethernet too, as well as USB4 connectivity and a CNC aluminium alloy build.

Sony provides unusually detailed information about the Xperia 10 VIII's protection against water and dust. The smartphone has been tested not only for immersion in water but also against water jets. Other manufacturers could take a cue from Sony's transparent approach.

In addition to its 120 Hz refresh rate, Xiaomi’s affordable entry-level tablet has another interesting display “feature”: an unintended version of a premium Galaxy S26 Ultra feature for which Samsung fans pay a high price. The Redmi Pad 2 9.7’s poor viewing-angle stability acts as a sort of hardware-based privacy display.

After several earbuds and wireless headphones, Bose has decided to launch a pair of wired earphones. Featuring a USB-C connector, the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds have active noise cancellation and an IPX4 rating.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch laptop in multiple countries before a future global rollout. Available with a new Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, the IdeaPad Slim 3x 14Q7X11 has reached parts of East Asia and Southeast Asia while boasting over 30 hours of battery life in official tests.

With all the marketing for GTA 6 heavily skewed in favor of the PS5, Xbox consoles seem like a second choice when it comes to enjoying the game. But the company has another ace up its sleeve, and it’s a 22-year-old game that has gone viral once again.

After weeks of teasers, the iQOO Pad Ultra has now launched in China. It features an 8.8-inch OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, an active cooler, and a large 9,020mAh battery. The next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 powers the gaming tablet, and it starts at around $968.

MD’s complete EPYC 9006 “Venice” lineup has surfaced with 31 Zen 6 and Zen 6c processors spanning the SP7 and SP8 platforms. The former will be available later this year, while the latter is expected to surface in early 2027.

Samsung is hard at work preparing the Galaxy S27 series. Rumored to consist of the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra, the upcoming flagship phones are expected to bring some notable hardware and software improvements. Leaker Ice Universe has now revealed some good news regarding the latter.

Seiko’s Presage HCB007 and HCB008 have arrived in the US, pairing Japanese garden-inspired textured dials and open-heart displays with the automatic 4R71 movement. The mechanically identical models differ in styling only, with the HCB007 commanding a $50 premium for its green-and-rose-gold finish.

OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra after safety testing. UK AISI simulations found GPT-6 Astra executed unsanctioned supply-chain attacks in 29.2% of cybersecurity tests.

Marshall is adding another member to its still relatively new Bromley line of party speakers. Following the larger Bromley 750 and the somewhat more compact Bromley 450, the Bromley 150 is now joining the lineup as the most portable, most compact and smallest model in the family. So, what does it have to offer?

Timex has launched the new Bespoke Post x Timex Heritage 66, an archive-inspired watch based on the company’s 1966 Skin Diver. It combines retro styling with a 40 mm stainless steel case, 200 m water resistance and two interchangeable straps.

Oppo has launched the K14 Plus in India from INR 29,999 (about $314), pairing an 8,000mAh battery and 45W charging with a MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Max chip, a 6.78-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display and IP69K dust and water protection. Sales open on 8 October through Flipkart and Oppo's India online store.

The refreshed Xiaomi WPB1025 has been launched in China, and it's a slightly different variant of the 10,000mAh Qi2.2 magnetic power bank that was recently released in the global market. It maxes out at 20W in wireless mode, but retains 45W fast charging support in wired mode. There are more color options available as well.

Rogbid has launched the Loop W — a $59.99 screenless band with a 316 stainless steel case, a 30-second ECG and 5 ATM water resistance. Despite a smaller 150 mAh cell, it is rated for 25 to 30 days of use, and it costs $40 less than the Fitbit Air.

The Last of Us is apparently far from over. Naughty Dog has confirmed two new projects that will tell new stories beyond Part I and Part II.

With the Headphone (1) Pro, Nothing is launching new premium over-ear headphones featuring an unusual driver configuration, adaptive ANC and up to 68 hours of battery life. In the US, the headphones cost $399.

Archons features an unusual gameplay concept that has players control two characters at the same time. On Steam, the action roguelike is 90% off until October 1 and available for just $0.99.

Kingdom Rush – Tower Defense is not only one of the best-known games in the genre, but also exceptionally well rated: 97% of its Steam reviews are positive. The strategy game is currently available on Steam for less than $1 for the first time.

The latest workstation design showcased by Maxsun featured a compact Cooler Master i100 Air case with vertical orientation housing an Intel ARC Battlemage GPU coupled with a mini-ITX Z890 mobo without a PCIe riser. This was possible thanks to Maxsun's MCIO PCIe 5.0 connector implementation.

With both ARC Raiders and Marathon putting a stronger focus on PvE, Reddit users are discussing whether the classic PvPvE formula is simply too stressful for many players.

The 2025 Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 is a powerful notebook targeted towards gamers and creators. The former will enjoy the laptop's RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU and a Core Ultra 9 275HX, while the latter will apreciate the color-accurate 3K OLED panel. The Legion Pro 5i is now on sale at Best Buy.

Bigme has opened preorders for the HiBreak Dual 3, its 85 FPS E-Ink phone with a magnetic 5-inch LCD on the back. Prices start at $569 without the LCD, and the Dimensity 8300 device ships by mid-November with Android 16 and a 4,450 mAh battery.

Casio is adding a steel bracelet to its affordable W-221H digital watch, according to Casioblog. The W-221HD-1A keeps the resin case, the 10-year CR2032 battery and the 50 m water resistance, and it should go on sale later this autumn at about $80.

Additional gaming tests with the new M6 processor highlight its capabilities, including features such as Metal FX upscaling and frame generation.

Google is retiring Gems in Gemini. From November 17, 2026, custom, premade and shared Gems will be converted to skills automatically, and Gemini already shows the notice to users in Germany. According to Google, skills require the Keep Activity setting and are limited to users over 18. Here is what to check before the switch.

A San Diego federal jury ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion after finding that its Taptic Engine infringed two patents held by Taction Technology, though the infringement was deemed not willful. Apple disputes both the infringement finding and damages award, arguing its haptic system is fundamentally different and confirming plans to appeal.

The recently released Wildcat Lake OmniDesk mini PC lineup has a new base configuration, and it's cheaper than the option with a 256GB SSD. It features slower UFS internal storage, and instead of LPDDR5X, there's "onboard" DDR5 RAM. The current price is $499.99.

Xiaomi has launched its first heat pump washer-dryer in China, a 13kg-wash, 9kg-dry Mijia model with a recommended price of CNY 6,499 (about $970). Xiaomi claims the heat pump uses 73% less electricity than a condenser washer-dryer and dries 49% faster with twin fans, while a large language model recommends programmes from users' descriptions of their clothes.

Apple released iOS 26.7.1 on Monday to fix a CoreGraphics flaw it says may have been exploited in targeted attacks. iPhones already on iOS 27 are not affected and get iOS 27.0.1 instead, which fixes the Face ID crash on the iPhone 18 Pro. Here is which update your iPhone, iPad or Mac needs.

Leaker Ice Universe says the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra moves from the Galaxy S26 Ultra's cool color profile to warmer tones, holds back small bright light sources on both its main camera and 50MP 5x telephoto, and shows less shadow noise at night.

The Lenovo Lecoo Bellator 245W laptop charger has been launched in China. It has a built-in cable with a DC 5525 round plug on the end, making it directly compatible with the 7000 series Lecoo-branded gaming laptops and others. The launch price is CNY 249, around $37.

Bait has announced its newest G-Shock collaboration, and it's a banana. The DW5600 "Yamagata's Finest" comes with a speckled yellow finish, a mascot-engraved case back and custom tin packaging. It reaches Bait stores and BAITMe.com on September 30.

Buying opportunities for the new Zelda Switch 2 console are proving short-lived. The U.S. Nintendo Store offered the handheld sporadically for under an hour on September 28th. However, profits for scalpers are gradually declining as multiple retailers periodically restock the system.

8BitDo has revealed its plan to announce two new products based on the upcoming game, Gears of War: E-Day. It will be partnering with Xbox for the announcement, which seems to be special editions of its mechanical keyboard and retro mouse.

Hogwarts Legacy is on sale for $5.99 on Nintendo Switch until October 13, a 90% discount from its regular $59.99 price. The acclaimed action RPG has sold over 40 million copies, earning praise for its immersive setting despite criticism of repetitive activities and limited narrative choices.

Capcom's acclaimed action RPG Monster Hunter Rise has fallen to a record-low $4.99 on the Nintendo Switch eShop, with the sale running until October 16. The game has been praised for its fast-paced combat, Wirebug traversal and expansive content.

Seiko’s limited-edition Prospex HBB006 channels the ocean’s bioluminescent “Blue Tears” with a deep blue sunray dial, matching bezel, robust dive specifications, and an automatic 4R35 movement. Limited to 1,200 pieces, the watch will launch in October in select Asian markets.

Lenovo's Legion 7a 15 Gen 11 features an AMD Ryzen Al Max+ 388 processor, a vibrant 2560 × 1600 OLED panel, 32 GB of memory, and 1 TB of storage. Extensive connectivity, including two USB 4 ports and Wi-Fi 7 support, completes the package.

Google has confirmed that some newer Chromebooks will be eligible to upgrade to Googlebook OS, the AI-focused successor to ChromeOS. The company has yet to reveal which models will make the cut, but says ChromeOS will receive updates and security support through 2034.

Nintendo loyalists are again left without a way to play a popular crime adventure. Take-Two Interactive sent a cease-and-desist letter to the creator of a homebrew GTA 5 Switch port. The console also lacks GTA 4, while the future of a GTA 6 Switch 2 version remains unclear.

Yes, Your Grace was published by No More Robots, and in this game, the future of your kingdom depends on your choices. You'll have to manage numerous requests from your citizens, as well as from other lords, as war is looming.

Sennheiser has refreshed its Momentum 5 over-the-ear headphones just a few months after they were released. The ANC headphones with a replaceable battery can now be purchased in two new colors, thus providing buyers with more options to choose from.

The EarFun Air Pro 5 wireless earbuds feature LDAC Hi-Res Audio using 11 mm dynamic drivers, 6-mic call NC, and Bluetooth 6.0 with LE Audio and Auracast support. Priced at $89.99, they offer up to 54 hours of runtime, IP55-rated dust and water resistance, and a low-latency mode.

CD Projekt Red has published updated PC requirements for The Witcher 3 Remastered, covering everything from 1080p Low settings to 4K path tracing. The highest-end target calls for an RTX 5080, 24 GB of RAM and Frame Generation to reach 60 FPS at 4K.

Framework has confirmed that pre-orders for its 192 GB Gorgon Halo-based Framework Desktop will open on September 30 at 'morning Pacific Time'. Prices have not been mentioned, nor have the specifics of Framework's pre-ordering system.