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Apple seems to be on track for its foldable devices. The iPhone Fold is said to be progressing towards its H2 2026 release while the larger foldable will break cover sometime in 2028.

Vivo has announced a 5G version of the recently launched Y400 smartphone in the Indian market. It’s a mid-range smartphone that comes with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 32 MP selfie camera, and a 120 Hz AMOLED display. Vivo offers glam white and olive green color options for the Y400 5G.

For a long time, Windows was the only serious choice for PC gaming. But according to a recent Steam survey, the landscape is starting to change. The open-source operating system Linux is gaining ground in the gaming world – and with good reason.

A former Nintendo employee is ringing alarm bells over several upcoming Switch 2 games. Buyers expect Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to arrive in 2025, but the company has yet to provide a specific release date. Kit Ellis also notes that the latest Nintendo Direct didn’t feature anticipated third-party titles.

More than 30 years after the release of the license's last 2D game, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound makes a stunning comeback on various platforms. Fans of retro games will be thrilled to relive their childhood memories.

Golden Pig Upgrade, a China-based reviewer, has put the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme version of the new MSI Claw against the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V variant of the gaming handheld. The former appears to be the winner in terms of performance at 17 W and 30 W TDPs.

The 10W1D with its 10.1-inch Carta e-paper display is positioned as an academic and professional productivity tool and was originally launched in March 2024. Featuring a rather modest Rockchip processor, it integrates AI-powered tools like OCR that are designed to enhance student performance. The accompanying Wacom EMR stylus should allow for a no-fuss writing experience.

The Tank 4 is a new rugged smartphone that promises both durability and entertainment – thanks to its built-in projector. It also features a night-vision camera, ideal for capturing images in low-light conditions.

Anthropic has suspended OpenAI’s developer-level access to its Claude family of LLMs, alleging a breach of commercial terms after OpenAI engineers used Claude tools ahead of the GPT-5 launch.

Ugreen has released the Nexode 100W Charger with Retractable USB-C Cable in various markets globally. The accessory features three ports as well as an integrated USB-C cable, with a maximum combined power output of 90W. Plus, it is compact, with folding pins to make it even easier to transport.

Battlefield 6 is bringing 60 FPS gameplay for all consoles, cross-play between consoles and PC, as well as mouse and keyboard support for console players. The game will release on October 10 with the open beta starting August 9, 1 AM PT.

The EcoFlow Trail 300 DC (288Wh) Portable Power Station has been released in the US. It is currently available at a discounted price, with a free GaN charger. Plus, there are several bundles also on offer. This compact accessory offers five ports and can be charged via USB-C or with solar panels.

Casio’s rugged MW-620H-1AV watch is now available at just $26.92, thanks to a significant 25% discount on its list price. The analog watch has a metallic-finished bezel, a sunray black dial, an LED light with afterglow, a 3-year battery life, and 100 m (10 bar) water resistance.

LG has launched the CineBeam S Mini UST 4K Projector in markets worldwide. Currently available to pre-order in countries like the UK and Australia, this compact model features an RGB laser light source and an ultra short throw ratio of 0.25:1. Plus, it has built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos support, and HDMI and USB-C ports.

When it comes to the mundane tasks humanoid robots might handle for us soon, the possibilities are broad. Doing laundry is probably high on many people's wish lists. Figure 02 shows a glimpse of how this could look in a video shared on X.

The Global Group, an emerging ransomware platform, employs AI chatbots to automate extortion negotiations with targeted companies, marking a new era in AI-driven cybercrime. The spotlight is now on the rise of AI chatbot ransomware.

Apple has formed the Answers, Knowledge and Information (AKI) team to build a proprietary conversational search engine that crawls the web and delivers chat-based results.

Nubia is expected to launch a new flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. A new leak reveals key details about the upcoming device.

New research validates that cancer cells under compression trigger mitochondria near the nucleus to rapidly release ATP, helping DNA repair; observed in HeLa cells and linked to invasive tumor behavior in breast cancer patients.

Apple has been offering replacement parts for the iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro for a few months now. However, independent repair providers claim that the parts are deliberately overpriced so that customers are forced to upgrade to a new iPad instead.

A reliable X leaker has revealed some information about some new AMD Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs. One will have 8 CPU cores and 92 MB of L3 cache, while the other will come with 16 cores and 192 MB of L3 cache.

The Trump administration announced a new change in tariff rates to countries with a trade deficit. From August 7 on, if no agreement is reached before, the country would face a 39% tariff on exports, affecting industries like watch manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

According to a new report, OnePlus is not the only Android OEM that will be adopting 165 Hz displays soon. Potentially rivalling the OnePlus Ace 6 and OnePlus 15R, Xiaomi is also now rumoured to be considering the same refresh rate for future Redmi smartphones too.

Tencent has open-sourced its Hunyuan AI model, releasing four compact language models with 0.5 billion, 1.8 billion, 4 billion, and 7 billion parameters that can run on a single consumer GPU.

HoverAir has started teasing its next drone release. Seemingly arriving later this month, the HoverAir Aqua looks to be about the size of the DJI Neo but with a few tricks up its sleeve, including support for a new compact remote control and the ability to float on water.

An early report suggests that Xiaomi is already working on the Mix Flip 3 as a future clamshell flagship smartphone. Not only is a special limited edition model rumoured, but an earlier than expected release is also on the cards.

Lenovo has released a new budget gaming laptop in China. The Legion R7000 comes with a 15.3-inch 1440p 165 Hz screen, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage.

Sony is expected to introduce two new 1000X devices this year. While it has released one as the WH-1000XM6, it is also believed to have the WF-1000XM6 for an official launch before the end of the year. In the meantime, curious new trademarks have surfaced online relating to the 1000X series as a whole.

Samsung is expected to return to its Galaxy Book series later this year with the release of the Galaxy Book6 Ultra. With that in mind, recent benchmark sightings were interpreted as early evidence of Samsung's next high-end laptop. The truth of the matter is rather different.

Tesla may have a hard time competing with the upcoming six-seat Model Y L version that offers longer wheelbase for the first time. While a new concept for Tesla, 3-row SUVs with six seats like the new NIO Onvo L90 will give the Model Y L a run for its money.

New information about the porting of Starfield to the PS5 has been leaked online. However, this does not bode well for players on this platform, who will have to wait several more months before they can play it.

The iQOO Z10 Turbo+ will launch in China on August 7, 2025, as a new flagship gaming phone with the Dimensity 9400+. Ahead of this imminent release, the company has teased that the device can offer a record-breaking AnTuTu score.

TRMNL has released a new smart e-ink display. The TRMNL X is a larger version of the original device, with a faster refresh rate and waterproof enclosure. It is designed to be used at home or in the office, with support for 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi and a wide range of integrations such as YouTube and ChatGPT.

The Casio Edifice EFR-539DE-2AV, EFR-539DE-3AV and EFR-539DE-8AV watches have been released in several European countries. Each colorway features a prominent ion-plated aluminum bezel, with stainless steel casing and strap. Plus, there is a date display and a stopwatch function.

The Asus TUF A15 gaming laptop powered by an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, an 8-core Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, 16 GB of DDR5 memory, and 512 GB of storage is currently enjoying a big $250 price cut at Staples. The laptop is a worthy entry-level contender, as it earned an 86% rating in our review.

Swatch and Omega’s latest MoonSwatch, the Mission to Earthphase - Moonshine Gold, launches August 9 for one day only. It sports earth and moonphase indicators, Snoopy references, and a $380 price tag.

Casio has released the Edifice S650D watches in countries like the Netherlands and France. Already available in the UK, these analog timepieces feature a colored ceramic bezel as well as stainless steel casing and strap. Features include a 1-second stopwatch, shown on two of the smaller dials, and solar charging.

For a limited time, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are down to under $200 on the Google Store and Amazon. The earbuds are also expected to get a new color when the Pixel 10 series launches.

Following in the footsteps of the Apple iPad, the iPhone may also feature an advanced tandem OLED display, which would enable significantly higher screen brightness and lower power consumption. Apple is reportedly already in negotiations with LG Display and Samsung Display regarding simplified tandem OLED panels.

Ugreen has released the Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 67W with integrated USB-C cable in some European countries. It arrives as a more powerful version of the Nexode Power Bank 45W. Features of the triple output accessory include a built-in display and support for Xiaomi’s 67W fast charging protocol.

From the outset, Circular Ring 2 was heavily advertised as not requiring a subscription, which was intended to give it an edge over market leader Oura. Now it turns out that the ring's most exciting features are locked behind a paywall after all.

The Oukitel WP210 is expected to offer excellent value for money, combining a fast MediaTek Dimensity chip with a 108-MP main camera, a particularly large battery and a robust housing. The device is expected to launch soon for the equivalent of under $400.

The "Star Core Super AI Computer" is a new mini PC offered by Xiaomi, and it features the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, a top-end option from the Strix Halo lineup. It's paired with 128 GB of RAM, and the crowdfunding price is around $1,941.

A new leak from Weibo says the Dimensity 9500's GPU will offer notable ray tracing performance gains. Some unspecified titles will run at 100+ FPS as a result.

Rogbid is entering the kids' smartwatch market with the K1, which comes with GPS tracking, 4G calls, an AMOLED display, and SOS support - priced at $69.99 for a limited time via the official store.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 gaming laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, an RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a 2.5K OLED display is now on sale for under $2,000. The discounted price is courtesy of massive savings afforded by stacking two coupon codes at checkout on Lenovo's official store.

8BitDo’s upcoming Xbox controller, designed in collaboration with Rare, has leaked ahead of its official launch via an Amazon listing. Priced at $90, it includes features like hall effect joysticks, a golden metal D-pad, and an integrated charging dock.

BMW is releasing a 2026 iX3 SUV with longer range and faster charging than the Tesla Model Y, but at comparable pricing. The new iX3 has an automated driving computer with 20x the processing power of its predecessor, too.

A Sandia Labs researcher has proposed using idle heliostat mirrors at night to detect asteroids and lost spacecraft by tracking frequency shifts in reflected starlight instead of using traditional imaging.

Cadence Design Systems has admitted to violating U.S. export control laws by selling chip design tools to Chinese military-linked entities during Lip-Bu Tan’s time as CEO. With Tan now leading Intel—and with no personal consequences—his case illustrates how executive accountability remains elusive across the tech industry, much like Elon Musk’s ongoing insulation from liability in fatal Tesla Autopilot crashes.