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Xiaomi is thought to add a new "Pro Max" variant to its line of flagship Android smartphones for the first time in 2025. A new rumor just might offer a decent rationale for the supposed extra version of the 16 to exist, and to launch alongside the first of its siblings later this year. It might have a spec not even present in the top-end 16 Ultra model.

After being delayed for over a month, update 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077 is arriving on July 17. The details were shared during the REDstreams livestream today, July 16, and there’s some new content along with new technical improvements on the way.

Casio's new full-metal G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1C and GM-B2100SD-1C watches can now be picked up in the US for $550 each. Both models are equipped with Tough Solar, Bluetooth, and premium stainless steel builds.

A new generation of large-form-factor tablets is fast approaching. While Samsung is expected to introduce the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra later this year, a new rumour suggests that Huawei is developing a competitor packing a 14.2-inch OLED display to provide a flagship tablet experience.

According to a new report, Huawei is rumoured to be entering the compact flagship soon to rival recent releases by Apple, Lenovo, RedMagic and Xiaomi, among others. Backed by an 8.8-inch OLED display, Huawei's alternative will target those looking for a lightweight and portable tablet rather than gamers.

Aukey asserts that its latest product underpins its status as a leading device power accessory brand as it supports the latest Qi2.2 25W Fast Wireless Charging standard. The MagFusion 2X is backed to fully charge an iPhone 16 Pro Max up to 25 minutes sooner than a comparable Qi2 gadget. It is also rated to charge two smartphones (or a combination of a smartphone and a peripheral) at once.

The OnePlus 13 and iQoo 13 are the current flagship smartphones from OnePlus and iQoo, respectively. A new leak reveals key details about their successors, including expected specifications and the launch timeline.

The Anbernic development community remains alive and well. While the company continues to focus on new devices, several community members have managed to get GameCube games working on RG34XX and RG35XX series devices running the humble Allwinner H700 chipset.

We now know the next date on which Starship will conduct a new test flight. But many questions remain unanswered due to the recent failures of SpaceX and Elon Musk.

It seems that TrimUI has a new retro gaming handheld in the works. Arriving in the wake of the TrimUI Brick Hammer, the so-called TrimUI Smart Pro Mini appears to adopt a smaller form factor than the existing Smart Pro to challenge the Anbernic RG40XX H and other circa 4-inch horizontal retro gaming handhelds.

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is the slimmest, lightest and most powerful Galaxy Z Fold yet. However, it is also the first model in years that Samsung has sold globally without S Pen support. Not only has an official Samsung executive now clarified why the company has removed the S Pen for this generation, but they have also teased the functionality's eventual return, too.

The Lenovo Legion 5, which we hailed as the "best mainstream gamer in 2025", is currently enjoying a sizeable discount on Lenovo's official store that saves $350 on the RTX 5070, Ryzen AI 7-equipped variant.

The new six-seat Model Y is denoted with 'L' as it will be larger than the 5-seat Model Y refresh. The Model Y L is seven inches longer and could be way more expensive than the current Model Y when it is released in the fall in a new golden color.

A new regulatory body has confirmed that recent leaks have been gradually revealing details about the Xiaomi 15T Pro. Recent reports that the Xiaomi 14T Pro successor has emerged on Geekbench appear to be wide of the mark, though.

The U.S. Commerce Department will advance AMD's MI308 export licenses, ending months of suspension. This policy shift reverses early-2025 hardware curbs and could restore both vendors' access to China's AI market once formal approvals arrive.

An Italian YouTuber is under investigation by the Guardia di Finanza for allegedly violating copyright laws, which has already culminated in the raid and subsequent seizure of over 30 gaming handhelds. These are suspected to have ROM files of old games that potentially violate Italian copyright law.

Oppo has just confirmed that the K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro are to be the first of its smartphones to debut with active cooling. The company already asserts that the devices will be fully waterproof nonetheless. A new leak suggests that the same technology is coming to a new and particularly Extreme smartphone from OnePlus.

LG has unveiled two new pro models in its latest LG Gram Pro lineup, the 16Z90TR and the 17Z90TR. With an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H CPU, AI features, a 144 Hz WQXGA display, an Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU, and up to 27 hours of battery life, the new lineup comes with a 16-inch and 17-inch design. Both devices are now available for sale via LG’s official website.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is under $30 on the PlayStation Store. The Director’s Cut version includes the Iki Island expansion, Legends online co-op mode, and several in-game items.

July 2025's penultimate free game on Epic Games Store is confirmed to be Civilization VI Platinum Edition, and as a credible leaker has just revealed, the final giveaway will be Legion TD 2. This soon-to-be freebie is worth $24.99.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has made its debut appearance in a leaked image, surprising us with a revamped design. Whilst Samsung hasn’t entirely eliminated the controversial display notch, the cutout on the upcoming flagship tablet is considerably smaller.

Oppo is now openly touting the K13 Turbo and Turbo Pro as its first-ever smartphones capable of delivering "a storm in the palm of your hand" thanks to their active cooling technology. The company has also now showcased how the new components fit into the rest of the devices with full design teasers ahead of their launch later in July 2025.

AMD has slyly announced a new chip for entry-level laptops. The Ryzen AI 5 330 comes with a 4-core CPU and a Radeon 820M iGPU with 2 CUs.

The Analogue 3D will no longer ship this month, no thanks to tariff changes. On the bright side, those who pre-ordered won't have to pay extra fees.

Nintendo has confirmed the lead roles for its forthcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. The announcement, made by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto on X, introduced the actors portraying Zelda and Link.

SpaceX has come out with its annual recap of the state of the Starlink network in terms of satellite launch capacity, performance, and subscriber count. Plans for the future development of the gigabit Starlink Internet network have also been revealed.

Tesla only has one vehicle using the modern 48V low-voltage architecture, the Cybertruck, but has been a proponent of a wider move away from the old 12V system. Hyundai now wants all of its cars and robots with 48V electronics.

CD Projekt Red has revealed the hardware requirements for Cyberpunk 2077 on MacOS. An Apple M3 Pro or higher is needed for a 60 FPS experience without ray tracing.

The N1x is certainly not vaporware, even though the production problems may lead one to come to such conclusions. Nvidia might be the most valuable company in the world, but it cannot control everything. Sources claim that the N1x has not yet entered full production, despite Nvidia announcing it in June. Due to some new problems, the N1x launch is allegedly getting pushed to mid '26 at the earliest.

Steam has quietly updated its adult content guidelines and removed some adult games from the store, after pressure from payment processors like Visa and Mastercard.

Retro Fighters' newest product is an adapter that lets users connect up to four GameCube Controllers to the Nintendo Switch 2. The dock, which is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, will work with an original GameCube Controller or Retro Fighters' own BattlerGC Pro controller.

The RedMagic Astra is now available for purchase. This Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming tablet rivals the Lenovo Legion Y700 Gen 4 with Snapdragon 8 Elite and an OLED screen. The starting price for the pad in the global market is $549.

Meta is pouring billions into massive AI server farms, kicking off with its one-gigawatt Prometheus cluster followed by a five‑gigawatt Hyperion build. Prefabricated tents and on‑site gas plants slash costs and speed deployment, aiming to outpace rivals in raw compute.

Players who value a gripping story and rich atmosphere can now find a notable deal on Steam: Alan Wake, a dark survival thriller, is 90% off until July 21.

Xiaomi recently announced the global launch of the new Wi-Fi Range Extender AX1500. Equipped with Wi-Fi 6 support, the device can help improve wireless network coverage, particularly in larger homes.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo set out to discover what happens when a paper airplane is launched from the International Space Station. The results were not only fascinating but also provided practical insights for future space technology.

This milestone could help China reduce its dependency on imported uranium, especially with the plan to scale up nuclear energy production. The mine is also a technological achievement, as it is one of the few remote and automated operations of this nature.

Following the recent addition of a new title to Game Pass, Microsoft has announced three more games arriving on July 17 and 18. They include a popular first-person shooter, a horror game starring creepy hand puppets and a prison-themed RPG where players can either prove their innocence or attempt a daring escape.

A new Philips Hue smart spotlight accessory has arrived in Europe: the MR16 transformer. This product is designed for use with one of the brand’s smart bulbs, which requires a transformer to operate safely. However, this could be an expensive option, given that the Philips Hue MR16 bulbs are compatible with other transformers.

Gotrax’s urban-focused F1 2.0 e-bike has recorded a significant 30% price drop on Amazon, reaching its all-time low price. The F1 2.0 e-bike features a 500 W peak power motor, a large 500 Wh battery, 20” tires, a folding frame design, up to 50 miles (80.4 km) of range, and a payload capacity of up to 300 lbs (136 kg).

The new Razer Blade 18 offers very fast components and is currently one of the fastest laptops you can get. It is even 1 kg lighter and even a bit quieter than the big rival Alienware 18. However, the Razer is also more expensive.

A new farming sim rooted in South American culture is launching on Steam today - 16 July 2025 - with slow-paced gameplay, regional touches, and a hands-on demo already tried by many. Gaucho and the Grassland will be priced at $19.99 with a launch discount.

Two new Casio Vintage watches have been released in the UK: the A1000A-7 and the A1000G-9. These two timepieces have a stainless steel casing with a multi-row metal band. Features include two time formats, a daily alarm and an LED backlight to ensure you can read the watch in the dark.

One of the year’s most unconventional cameras has become a runaway hit with consumers. Despite offering lower specs than the main cameras on some smartphones, the Fujifilm X half still ranked as the top-selling camera at a major specialist retailer in Japan.

Anker is working on a new 3-in-1 wireless charging station, according to a recent report. This accessory appears to be designed for Apple products, with an up to 25W wireless charging output. Another more unusual feature for this type of product is an integrated digital display in the base of the stand.

Intel is reportedly working on high-end silicon for laptops that aim to rival AMD Strix Halo chips. Dubbed as Nova Lake-AX, it is expected to launch sometime next year.

SpaceX is celebrating a surge past 2 million Starlink customers in the US, fueled by promotional offers and cheaper plans. The company is also aiming to launch the first V3 Starlink satellites during next year's first half.

If you own a Nintendo Switch 2, you will be able to play this game exclusively. But be careful, because you will have to meet a very important criterion to access it.

Nvidia's RTX 6000D, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with GDDR7 memory, delivers roughly 1,100 GB/s bidirectional bandwidth while staying within U.S. export caps. Shipping in Q3 2025, Nvidia targets two million units by year-end to regain lost China revenue.

Intel could be working on a unified core architecture with up to 100 cores for the Titan Lake family of CPUs rumored to debut sometime in 2028. The unified core design would be comprised entirely of E-cores, likely derived from Nova Lake's Arctic Wolf and fabbed on a 14A process for increased performance-per-area and efficiency.