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Recently, reports about changes to Xbox Game Pass have been circulating, and they suggest the removal of cloud streaming as well as day-one games. However, that might not be entirely true, as industry insiders point out.

Swiss producer Helvepic unveils Epic Montreux 2027 at Auditorium Stravinski, featuring 2WEI's first full live concert and an international composition competition.

A new leak has suggested that no new Nvidia Rubin GPUs will launch next year. Both Nvidia and AMD are said to reveal their complete arsenal in 2028, barring one RDNA 5 GPU that will break cover next year.

Courtesy of yet another sale on Best Buy, it appears that the Lenovo LOQ Essential gaming laptop can now be purchased with a sizable $650 discount. In fact, the RTX 5060-powered laptops' current price is only $50 higher than its Labor Day sale price.

Xiaomi has released its upgraded TV Stick HD in more countries. Now sold in the Eurozone for under €55, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) boasts a faster chipset than its predecessor, as well as Google TV and Dolby Audio support.

The Galaxy S27 series is expected early next year, and while Samsung has not shared any information, leaks and rumors have hinted at some impressive upgrades. The Galaxy S27 Ultra is now said to rework how images are processed for a more natural look.

Asus has finally released one of its latest budget gaming laptops. Available internationally, the TUF Gaming 16 (2026) is a 16-inch gaming laptop that combines a 144 Hz display with a choice of 85 W GPUs. The new laptop offers upgradeable RAM and dual SSD slots, too.

Frostpunk 2 is a city builder set in a frozen and post-apocalyptic world. Develop your city, gather resources, and meet the needs of your citizens. But be careful, because they can be ruthless, and you’ll have to make some tough choices.

A new report states that Bose is planning on launching new Sport Open Earbuds that will feature a clip-on style design. These will reportedly be offered in multiple color combinations and feature IP54 dust and water resistance.

While Xiaomi took the cake of the longest-range SUV with its Skynomad series, there is a new long-distance king on the block when it comes to passenger cars. An EREV sedan with an electric powertrain just covered more than 1,800 CLTC miles.

In a recent podcast, serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead and critic Gene Park explained how Xbox can turn things around with the next-gen Xbox Helix. The duo highlighted that Xbox should ensure console exclusives and games specifically optimized for Xbox Helix.

Yoniq has revealed global pricing information for its new dual screen handheld. Rivalling the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite and the Anbernic RG DS range, the Yoniq Duo hopes to distinguish itself from rivals with dual joysticks and stylus support.

ASRock has expanded its gaming monitor portfolio with three new models. These are categorized under its premium Taichi brand and offer VESA DisplayHDR True Black certification, QD-OLED panels, and dual-mode displays.

A renowned leaker of all things Epic Games has got their hands on information about the storefront's upcoming giveaway plans. While Epic Games focuses on this week's free games, u/Meguminshiro has outlined what the storefront has up its sleeve to end September 2026.

In our review, the Vivo X Fold6 delivered impressive benchmark results thanks to its powerful SoC, but the stress tests were aborted. We ran a few more benchmarks using a special app and were surprised by the results.

Xteink’s S4 is a compact 4.3-inch e-reader with Android 11, adjustable front lighting, a larger battery and MagSafe compatibility. However, its China-only launch, undisclosed pricing and uncertain international availability create more questions than answers.

Xiaomi’s Mijia Smart Temperature and Humidity Meter 3 Pro adds CO2 monitoring, a larger 3.6-inch display and expanded Mi Home automation via Bluetooth Mesh. The sensor is currently crowdfunding in China for around $17.

Oppo has officially revealed the Watch S2, a lightweight fitness-focused smartwatch featuring personalised fat-burning guidance, upgraded health sensors and up to 10 days of battery life. Launching on September 22 in three colours, the device’s pricing and international availability remain unconfirmed.

Ugreen has unveiled the new Magic E-ink Screen Case for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Available in matching colors, the case adds a secondary display on the back of the phone that can be used to show photos.

GameSir has partnered with Fortnite to launch special edition of two of its mobile controllers. Available in six variants, the controllers are colorful and come with free in-game items.

The Sonnet Breakaway Box 850 T5 is now available to purchase. It's a Thunderbolt 5 eGPU enclosure with an 850W PSU and additional USB ports for expanded connectivity. The launch price is $599.99, which makes it a relatively expensive dock.

The Huawei Watch D3 is not the first smartwatch to offer true, cuff-based blood pressure monitoring—and its predecessor, the Huawei Watch D2, remains a compelling rival. In this comparison, we break down the key updates and differences between these two generations.

Microsoft has shared details about its next Surface hardware event. The first of its kind in years, the event will see Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang in attendance. As a result, Microsoft's first Nvidia RTX Spark-based devices are expected to be showcased, including Microsoft's latest attempt at dethroning the MacBook Pro 16.

The Lenovo Yoga Mini with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 is currently available with a $320 discount at Best Buy. Featuring a compact 0.65L chassis, it comes with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, plus a generous selection of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and 2.5G Ethernet.

The recently announced Teclast T60 Mini has been released in China. It stands as an affordable tablet with an 8.8-inch display, which should make it have the same form factor as the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5. There's a microSD card slot with support for up to a 2TB memory card.

Two highly rated fantasy RPGs from the developers of Baldur’s Gate 3 are available together on Steam for $10.66 instead of $59.49 for the first time. Combined, the two games have hundreds of thousands of positive reviews and are both Steam Deck Verified.

Garmin has released the first update for its new Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatches. Rolling out globally as a free download, the update promises to enhance both smartwatches in several areas, including improved battery life for the Fenix 9 Pro.

Onyx Boox has launched the Palma 3, an Android 16 e-reader featuring a 6.13-inch E Ink display, an aluminum frame, and active stylus support. The device is equipped with a 16MP camera for document scanning and a 3,950mAh battery.

Toshiba has updated its Canvio Ready lineup of portable hard drives. The new environment-conscious drives continue to be available in up to 4 TB capacities and boast USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds.

Genshin Impact 7.1 is here: new 5-stars Vesna and Vodyanitsa, sixth-anniversary rewards, and three codes worth 300 free Primogems. Full banner schedule inside.

Retroid has announced that its limited-time discount on purchases of the Pocket Duo Lite handheld has been extended. Exclusive to its website, the coupon code for the discount will continue to be valid for new orders of the dual-screen handheld.

A hardware technician has opened, repaired, modified and tested more than 1,000 Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers over the course of a year. In his experience, the analog sticks are significantly more durable than those of the previous generation. However, another problem appears to occur more frequently.

Lumibricks has launched its Japanese manga shop building block set. The Lego rival includes numerous LEDs powered via USB-C and makes extensive use of printed pieces. According to Lumibricks, the model is designed as a companion to the compatible Izakaya set.

Bulkhead's 100-player tactical shooter hits seven figures and 350,000 concurrent players within hours of launch. The studio then had to spend launch day apologizing for the queues that it resulted in.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series is set to rival the other flagship phones that are set to launch in September 2026 in China. Ahead of the launch, the company's CEO, Lu Weibing, has showcased the Pro phone in a real-world hands-on video.

A new Geekbench 7 benchmark result for the Apple M6 SoC has surfaced. While both the single-core and multi-core scores of the Apple M6 appear mighty impressive, keen-eyed observers have noted that the multi-core Geekbench 7 score of the Apple M6 matches that of the Apple M3 Max.

SEGA confirms Crazy Taxi: World Tour is set for TGS 2026. Discover playable floor demo details, globetrotting campaign features, multiplayer modes, and 2027 platforms.

A single tap is all it should take to give videos recorded with the Honor Magic9 series a cinematic look. This is made possible by eleven integrated color profiles from German camera manufacturer ARRI.

Iris Ohyama has announced a new 15.6-inch Android tablet in Japan with a magnetic back that works with dedicated accessories. The Luca tablet runs Android 16 and uses a Unisoc T620 processor, while its 8,000mAh battery can be charged at up to 15W through the dedicated magnetic charging stand.

Micron has demonstrated a 512GB DDR5 RDIMM designed for next-generation servers, with speeds of up to 9,200 MT/s. The ultra-dense module could enable up to 12TB of DDR5 memory in dual-socket systems and is expected to enter volume production in the second half of 2027.

SpaceX has scheduled the 14th test flight of its Starship rocket for September 22, 2026, targeting its first successful Earth orbit insertion. The mission will also serve as a commercial payload delivery, deploying 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites.

Boox Note Air6 C has debuted with a 10.3" Kaleido 3 color E Ink display and a faster 2.9 GHz CPU, delivering smoother page flips and improved performance for reading, sketching, and productivity apps. The tablet runs Android 16 and comes with pen support, fingerprint unlock, dual speakers, quad mics, and Smooth Refresh display technology.

KytyPS5 emulator for the Sony PlayStation 5 has been making waves recently. The project, which is still in very early stages of development, is seemingly improving at an impressive pace. KytyPS5 can now reportedly play Astro's Playroom.

It’s nothing new that phones can withstand drops and even survive in water. But rugged phones used to be clunky and covered in rubber. The Honor X80 Pro Max, however, now shows that this isn’t necessary at all to survive in harsh environments.

Google tells administrators to hand a departing employee’s email address to a current colleague as an alias. Microsoft suggests forwarding or a shared mailbox. The data protection commissioner for Saxony-Anhalt calls that impermissible. Whoever reads the address can reset private accounts.

The Huawei Watch D3 offers true blood pressure measurement on the wrist using an inflatable cuff. We take another close look at the feature—and are quite impressed.

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A18 4G smartphone in Europe with a 90 Hz AMOLED display. The device features Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1610 processor paired with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It runs Android 17-based One UI 9 out of the box. Plus, buyers can choose from gray, light blue, and black colorways.

MediaTek's new Dimensity 9600 Pro will power a variety of premium smartphones across the next twelve months, and has now been put through CPU and GPU benchmarks aboard an OEM reference design unit.

Google shipped the September Pixel update on Sept. 15 for the Pixel 6 through the Pixel 10. It closes 110 flaws, and Google says one of them is under limited, targeted attack. The Pixel 11 series is not on that list. It has taken two September updates already, both at the September 1 patch level. Google says the fix requires September 5.

The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is a compact full-frame mirrorless camera designed for photographers and creators, offering 24.2-megapixel stills, advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject detection, 6K-oversampled 4K60p video, and up to 7.5 stops of image stabilization.