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Asus is planning a handful of new accessories that will be announced this summer, and among the new products is a new controller. A teaser for the gaming accessory shows it has a display and will likely have an 8,000Hz polling rate.

Just as Lenovo was warning, memory chip makers like Samsung are reportedly gearing up for another steep price increase. Apparently, the production bottleneck is here to stay.

Anthropic is discussing a potential custom AI chip collaboration with Samsung, according to The Information, building on earlier reports that the AI company was considering building its own hardware. Key details, including the chip's purpose and power specifications, remain undecided. The talks come days after OpenAI unveiled its own custom chip built with Broadcom.

The key specs of a new model in the Vivo X300 series have been published online. Reported to launch as the Vivo X300E, the smartphone shares some of its specs with the X300 FE, but features a larger display and bigger battery capacity.

Tesla is widening its vehicle accessory portfolio with a number of new additions that seem tailor-made for the summer months and the 4th of July weekend celebrations. The Cybertruck gets an air mattress, and the Model Y gets a fridge.

Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 launches July 15, 2026. Features Himeko-Nova, Fate/stay night crossover phase 2, system optimizations, and a free five-star character.

Not only is the timing suspect, but Bethesda doubling down on the "physical" keyword in its post on X leaves little doubt about what it's taking a jab at.

The Honor Magic V6, Oppo Find N6, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 showcase different approaches in the foldable segment. While Honor focuses on slim design and battery life, Oppo counters with its display and haptic feedback, and Samsung with software maturity and its ecosystem. However, no device is without its compromises.

Dishonored is a critically acclaimed stealth adventure known for its exceptional gameplay freedom. As part of the Summer Sale, the game is available with a 90% discount for the first time, bringing the price down to around $2.

Cleverly designed, the Halo Touch V2 combines a USB dock with an integrated display and card reader. Its built-in rotary dial enables intuitive control of functions such as volume. However, prospective buyers should be fully aware of its DIY nature.

Originally available with 3GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage, Amazon has quietly released a 4GB RAM version of its Fire HD 10 tablet. Although, it is only available in a single color option and with lockscreen ads.

The Beelink EQi Intel Wildcat Lake is an interesting mini PC. It comes with UFS 3.1 storage, and this phone-grade storage has likely enabled the company to offer it as a complete package at an affordable starting price of $509.

A versatile new board with integrated wireless connectivity can be incorporated into smart home systems and supports additional sensors and actuators. The Waveshare ESP32-C5 with its 1.47-inch LCD display is also relatively affordable.

Xiaomi has added several Xiaomi, Poco, and Redmi smartphones to its End-of-Life list. The affected devices, including the Xiaomi 12 series and Poco X5 lineup, will no longer receive software or security updates.

A well-known YouTuber is currently sharing render images, color options and specs for the iPhone Air 2 expected in early 2027. He also suggests that Apple could have a very exciting future planned for the thin iPhone models. What if the iPhone Air simply became the iPhone?

A major firmware update is introducing key feature upgrades to a premium wearable, bringing practical enhancements for both outdoor adventurers and athletes. The update delivers improved route planning and expanded health tracking specifically for the Amazfit Balance 3.

Bethesda and id Software confirm the launch details and gameplay overhauls for DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations campaign expansion.

Nexus: The Jupiter Incident is now available as a free game on GOG. This a story-driven, real-time tactical space game with warships, cinematic missions, and management elements. It typically retails for $9.99 and has a 86% positive review on Steam.

China’s authorities have put it in writing: Both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will once again feature larger battery sizes compared to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This year the international models profit from a larger battery size increase than the eSIM-models in the USA.

The Navee Wavefly 5X has officially hit the market and is now available for pre-order. For those with a cool 10 g’s burning a hole in their pocket, this one-of-a-kind watercraft may be just what they're looking for.

Citizen's Campanola brand has launched two new limited-edition watches inspired by Kōjō, the starburst light phenomenon. The BU0020-71N (250 pieces, blue dial) and BU0024-02N (170 pieces, black DLC) both feature a sapphire inner bezel ring, mother-of-pearl moonphase, and triple calendar.

The waterproof Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) portable Bluetooth speaker has received a huge 38% discount on Amazon just in time for summer. It automatically optimizes sound output based on its orientation using PositionIQ technology.

Courtesy of an ongoing sale, the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro can now be purchased with a sizable $140 discount. This capable mid-range tablet boasts a capable Mediatek Dimensity 8300 processor, 8 GB RAM and 128 GB of storage.

Casio has officially launched the new Luxe Black G-Shock collection in the US, featuring two metal-covered GM-2100 watches and two affordable resin GA-2100. Pricing starts at $145 for the resin models and goes up to $260 for the metal-clad variants.

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida criticized Valve’s new Steam Machine for underwhelming 3D performance, slow game boot times, touchy controls, and a high starting price while praising its console-like features

Ayaneo has returned with teasers for two new gaming handhelds. While one is a new Konkr-branded device, the other is a return to Ayaneo's Windows handheld series that promises to offer a small form factor experience.

A report claims that older PS5 games will ship on discs past January 2028. Physical media production wouldn’t cease immediately, easing console owners into an exclusively digital age. Sony also says that it will offer retailers new ways to sell PlayStation download codes.

Revolut has enabled the purchase flow for a new special payment card in its app for German customers, who will be able to pay with an LED-illuminated card in the future, but it can only be ordered in one specific context and is not exactly cheap.

A prominent leaker has revealed UK pricing for three new ultra-premium foldable smartphones. Launching in July, the new leak indicates that the Galaxy Z Flip8 and Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra will cost more globally than their direct predecessors. The smaller and wider Galaxy Z Fold8 will be on the pricey side, too.

OnePlus is reportedly preparing its next-generation Ace 7 series. A new leak has now revealed some early details of the upcoming OnePlus Ace 7.

The long-awaited Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 PS5 ports could be only days away. PlayStation has pushed out several patches for the PS3 shooters, which are due out in July. An insider hinted that the uploads point to a release date as early as the week of July 6th.

Former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden says Sony’s earlier PC strategy was aimed less at direct profit than at expanding awareness of major franchises like Horizon beyond the console audience. His comments come as Sony appears to be retreating from PC ports for single-player exclusives, while continuing to support live-service releases and third-party timed exclusives across platforms.

IO Interactive is cutting staff after Xbox reportedly ended its funding and publishing deal for Project Fantasy, an online RPG the Hitman studio says it remains committed to completing. The layoffs come despite the strong launch of 007: First Light, which sold 3 million copies in two weeks and earned broadly positive reviews.

Juno Computers has begun accepting pre-orders for one of its two new Linux tablets. With a price tag of almost $1,000, the Juno Tab 4 13'' won't ship for a few months.

HMD Global has officially released four new Nokia feature phones, namely the Nokia 210 4G, the Nokia 235 4G 2nd Edition, the Nokia 215 4G 2nd Edition, and the Nokia 200 4G. All four phones feature an on-device AI assistant, the S30+ operating system, and a 1,450 mAh battery.

Gaming monitors are seeing huge discounts for the Fourth of July sale, and Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G9 is one of them. It is a massive 49-inch ultrawide OLED panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+ support.

The Apple Watch Series 13 is expected to feature a completely new design and advanced display technology for longer battery life. The Apple Watch Series 12, which is expected in September, could still be exciting thanks to a brand-new sensor wristband.

The Pixii Plus and the Pixii Max, which features a full-frame sensor, are currently available at a discount of up to €550 ($629) as part of a summer promotion. Alongside Leica, Pixii is currently the only manufacturer of digital rangefinder cameras.

Xbox eagerly pointed out that many first-party titles are not exclusively digital games. Ahead of the July 28th Halo: Campaign Evolved release date, buyers can pre-order a physical version . Even so, like with the PS5 disc, a download is necessary before playing the Combat Evolved remake.

Back in 2024, rumors about AirPods Pros with cameras started showing up, and several leakers backed those claims. Now, it looks like Apple’s plans have changed, and we’ll have to wait indefinitely for those models.

Up until now, SSDs for laptops have been mostly made by well known names from the US, Korea or Japan, like Samsung, Kioxia or Western Digital. In the midst of the RAM and SSD crisis, a new player has appeared: Notebokcheck has tested a YMTC SSD, which powers a Lenovo ThinkBook 14 laptop.

Sony's smartphone cameras always seem to divide opinion. On the one hand, they offer great flexibility and extensive pro modes; on the other, they aren't always ideal for snapshots. We tested the Xperia 1 VIII in Edinburgh to see what kind of photo results it can produce.

Asus has just confirmed European pricing for its NUC 16 Pro mini PC lineup, with configurations ranging from a barebone Core Ultra 5 model to a fully equipped Core Ultra X9 system. The series was first unveiled at CES and has already appeared in North America, though availability remains uneven.

The Godox C100 is one of the most unusual compact cameras in the world, as Godox uses a transparent display as an optical viewfinder, making the camera look like a small window. Thanks to its very affordable price, the camera is also an attractive option as a light meter.

The EU’s top court has upheld a €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google, confirming findings that the company abused Android’s market dominance by requiring manufacturers to pre-install Google Search, Chrome and Play. The ruling marks another major setback for Google in Europe.

Commodore’s retro-themed Callback 8020 flip phone has opened for preorders at a reduced $399, with an early promo lowering the price to $349 despite continued criticism that it remains costly for a Linux-based “digital detox” device. Fan reaction has intensified after a promotional trailer featuring generative AI elements drew backlash, even as Commodore defends its "limited, transparent AI use" and says early interest in the device has exceeded expectations.

Nothing has closed out software support for the original Phone 1 with a final update carrying the July 2026 security patch, four years after the device launched. The company is simultaneously preparing to launch the Phone (4b) on July 7, a budget device confirmed to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and rumored to include a 6,000mAh battery and 120Hz AMOLED display.

Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix face a federal class-action lawsuit accusing them of colluding to restrict consumer DRAM supply while prioritizing high-bandwidth memory for AI customers, allegedly driving prices up by as much as 700%. The case highlights mounting pressure across the tech sector, with plaintiffs seeking damages and an injunction as rising memory costs ripple through PCs, smartphones, and game consoles.

The Honor 600 is visibly close to current Apple devices in terms of design and software. Neither the iPhone-like appearance nor the borrowings of MagicOS from iOS are fundamentally problematic, and even seem coherent in the overall picture. Nevertheless, it is clear that Honor could focus more boldly on a more independent design in the future and at the same time streamline the sometimes overloaded software.

Tesla's family SUV is priced at $61,990, or $12,000 more than the Model Y Premium AWD, but boasts the kitchen sink of incentives, like free FSD, to go with it. The six-seater's Launch Edition comes with nearly every option that Tesla offers gratis.