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Xiaomi has begun selling a special version of its Redmi Pad 2 tablet. Called the Redmi Pad 2 Play Bundle, this version has a matte display, a rugged case, and a battery-free stylus.

Greedland leaves early access with new maps, Titan Mechs, base defense mode, and online co-op. The game has earned strong "Very Positive" reviews and comes with a 30% launch discount on Steam.

The pricing and release window of three upcoming Casio G-Shock Full Metal watches appears to have leaked. The GMW-B5000BT-1, the GM-B2100BT-1A and the GMC-B2100BT-1A are thought to be part of a new Black Tone range, each with black faces and bezels, with silver stainless steel straps.

Oppo's Find X9 series is on the way. The next-gen phones will rival the Xiaomi 17 and Vivo X300 series, and the Find X9 Pro has now made new appearances on benchmarks, powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9500.

Xiaomi has officially teased the radical redesign of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Equipped with a "Magic Back Screen" alongside triple cameras on the rear, both phones appear to take heavy inspiration from the iPhone 17 Pro, with a floating camera, enlarged camera island, and a secondary display like the one on the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

The upcoming Anker Prime Power Bank (20K, 220W) has been officially acknowledged by Anker. It is described as the most compact accessory of its kind, with the ability to charge three devices simultaneously. The company has confirmed some of its specifications, listing it as “Coming Soon” on its website, and its European price could have leaked.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 will be unveiled on September 22. Unlike Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, however, it won't be till mid-October before the first device featuring the chipset is launched in China.

Loongson has completed its first dedicated GPU, the 9A1000. The entry-level chip supports OpenGL 4.0, doubles the graphics pipeline, and offers 40 TOPS of AI acceleration, rivaling AMD’s RX 550 while consuming 70 percent less power under light loads.

An Ontario driving examiner failed a teenager’s road test despite her achieving a perfect score. He argued that the Tesla Model Y Long Range she used was “too high tech” to assess her skills properly.

The Redmi A27Q has been refreshed, and the 2026 model updates the display of the affordable monitor with a 120 Hz IPS panel that sports a 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution. The launch price is CNY 779, around $122.

Vivo has unveiled new Y31 series smartphones in the Indian market. The company’s new Y31 series consists of two smartphones: the Vivo Y31 and the Y31 Pro. The Pro variant is equipped with a Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 120 Hz display, and a large 6,500 mAh battery with 44 W wired charging support. It comes in mocha brown and dreamy white color options.

Rogue Factor's creative director for Hell is Us feels Hollow Knight: Silksong should have provided a longer heads-up to an already fragile indie game industry in 2025.

Sandfall Interactive's turn-based RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continues to build on its numbers across multiple platforms despite being playable day one on Game Pass for PC and Xbox alike.

What appears to be a Lenovo technical team just held an online question and answer session about the Legion Go 2 gaming handheld, and despite the hype surrounding the device, fans were left wanting, due to the lack of clarity about a shipping date and confirmation that SteamOS is not officially supported by the Legion Go 2. On the bright side, the team confirmed that Ryzen Z2 Extreme performance will improve.

OpenAI has unveiled GPT‑5-Codex, an improved AI coding agent designed for software engineers, featuring autonomous code review and software flaw detection, with multi-platform integration. It operates in a secure sandbox and includes safeguards due to its high capability in sensitive domains.

Terra Innovatum, the company behind the Solo micro-modular nuclear reactor, says it has made significant progress in its U.S. licensing process, with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission accepting a key safety report for full technical review.

Emeet has introduced the Pixy dual-camera 4K webcam for Nintendo Switch 2 gamers and social media influencers who want to always stay in the frame. The webcam features AI subject tracking, 3-mic background noise reduction, and gesture controls.

In its latest corporate report, Sony describes how AI has transformed its entertainment divisions. The company relies on Enterprise LLM to support workers rather than create in-game assets. Still, developers and artists worry that studios will shrink as these tools become more sophisticated.

Ugreen's newest AirTag alternative is just 1.7 millimeters thick and easily fits into a wallet or passport, but the manufacturer is also touting an impressive battery life of five years. Thanks to Google Find Hub support, the Ugreen FineTrack Slim Smart G tracker is compatible with all Android smartphones.

LG has launched the Xboom Buds Lite and Buds Plus earbuds tuned by musician will.i.am, with graphene-coated drivers and adaptive EQ for optimal sound quality. The Plus charging case can be used as a Bluetooth transmitter for non-wireless audio sources.

Apple has just released macOS 26 Tahoe, a massive operating system update that can now be installed for free on all compatible Macs. macOS Tahoe brings significant gaming upgrades, a significantly more flexible Spotlight search and extensive design changes.

The biggest update of the year for the Apple iPhone has arrived. iOS 26 fundamentally modernizes the user interface based on Apple's Liquid Glass design, while numerous apps have been revamped and an entirely new Games app introduced.

iPadOS 26 has arrived, finally making the Apple iPad (Pro) a more attractive laptop replacement. Following the update, multiple apps and windows can be displayed simultaneously and freely positioned like on a desktop, while Apple has improved file management and background activities.

Following the update to watchOS 26, the Apple Watch not only has a fresh user interface, but also exciting new features, including high blood pressure detection, Workout Buddy, third-party apps in the quick settings, and configurable widgets.

The Apple Watch Series 11 is advertised with a battery life of 24 hours instead of the 18 hours of the Apple Watch Series 10. However, the fine print reveals that the battery life is not actually expected to increase by 33% in practice, but rather only minimally.

A recent leak indicates that both Marvel's Wolverine might still be on track for a 2026 release, even as development is still ongoing for Marvel's Venom, even as Insomniac Games remains relatively mum on the topic.

Apple charges up to $799 for repairs of the iPhone 17 series. The manufacturer has now confirmed how much customers will have to pay to replace a defective display, a cracked back glass or a worn-out battery on the iPhone 17 (Pro) or the iPhone Air.

TCL has launched the Q9M RGB Mini LED TV in China. This 4K model is available in sizes from 65-inch to 98-inch with up to 2,000 nits peak brightness and 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color gamut. It arrives alongside the Q10M TVs, with the Q9M offered as a cheaper alternative.

GOG may be the unexpected white knight in an ongoing controversy involving PC video game and app platforms Steam and Itch.io, thanks to the platform taking what many feel is a more nuanced stance on what is essentially high-handedness by at least two major credit card networks.

Anker has released the Prime Docking Station (14-in-1, Triple Display, DisplayLink) in the US. This model was on show at IFA 2025 and is currently available to purchase with different launch offers at two stores. Features of the dock include a 140W USB-C upstream port, multiple 100W USB-C outputs and support for an up to 8K resolution monitor.

A Taiwanese media outlet reports Nvidia might be one of the first OEMs to adopt TSMC's upcoming A16 node. It will likely be used to manufacture its Feynman chips slated for a 2028 launch.

Waizowl, a niche esports peripheral brand, has announced its own take on the "world's first ultra-wide band gaming mouse." The Waizowl Cloud Ultra Nebula supposedly delivers a more stable connection by utilising UWB frequencies instead of 2.4 GHz.

Huawei's next open-ear wireless buds were touted to be more comfortable to wear in their last leak; now, their latest tip might help explain why that is said. The FreeClip 2 peripherals are also predicted to come in three colors and to launch alongside Huawei's upcoming premium smartwatch.

Even though the new Vivo X200 FE is a compact phone, there are no compromises in regard to the main camera from Zeiss and battery life. In our review, we also measured the color-accurate OLED display of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE competitor, which maxes out at over 5,000 nits.

The first Silent Hill f review score suggests that it reinvents the series without alienating followers. A DualShockers writer posted her impressions of the survival horror game on Reddit. The reviewer appreciates the new combat mechanics and notes that the latest Silent Hill is particularly gory.

Tesla has introduced an extended warranty covering expensive parts for seven years on 2026 model year vehicles. The updated terms apply in the US and Canada, signifying the company’s increasing confidence in its products.

An AI app that lets Indians generate a white person’s AI avatar to point out broken public infrastructure has gone viral on social media, after netizens accused local authorities of acting faster when foreign nationals complain.

The rapid advancement and implementation of AI across many channels has brought a high demand for high-capacity storage. This has led to a price increase for HDDs from WD, NAND flash from SanDisk, and price adjustments from Micron.

Spotify is improving significantly for users without a paid subscription. It is now finally possible to select songs without having to pay monthly. Creating playlists, custom playlist covers and song lyrics are now also available without a subscription.

The Timex x Todd Snyder Dylan Watch is a new vintage-inspired 34mm dress watch with black or olive dials, acrylic crystal, and quick-release leather straps, priced at $149 each.

The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite has made its way to India after launching first in other markets. However, despite its affordable pricing, it will be going up against the cheaper Apple iPad 11. There's also the Galaxy Tab S10 FE, which has better specs but costs a little more.

Huawei has now confirmed the date when it will begin selling its Watch GT 6 series in China. Surprisingly, the Watch GT 6 and Watch GT 6 Pro will reach global audiences before those in Huawei's home market.

8BitDo has announced the expansion of its new limited edition wireless controller to more markets. Released to celebrate a major Honkai: Star Rail update, the new controller is an 8BitDo Ultimate 2 at its heart, but with a few touches to set it apart from regular models.

Huawei is now selling the Watch D2 Blue Edition across Europe and the UK, despite suggestions that the company would release the new variant later this week. Not only that, but the new model can be initially picked up with £30, €30 or 10% off its retail price.

TCL has launched a new K1 smart door knob globally. The company’s new smart home accessory features 0.3-second fingerprint recognition, passage mode, private mode, and an aerospace-grade aluminum build. On top of that, it offers app-based controls and up to 12 months of battery life.

The OneXSugar Sugar 1 is now available generally after being offered via a crowdfunding campaign earlier this summer. Priced at $699, OneXPlayer's first dual display gaming handheld offers a relatively unusual form factor that allows it to transform into a horizontal handheld as needed.

The VW California 1.5 eHybrid 4Motion (2025) combines classic camper charm with a plug-in hybrid drive and all-wheel drive technology. The model, based on the MQB-evo platform, offers modernized interior design, electric range and practical features for sustainable travel.

The Geekom A9 Max packs the new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 into an elegant, compact case and offers a wide range of connections. Our review with its numerous benchmarks and measurements reveals whether Geekom can hold its own against the competition with its powerful CPU.

The Aivela Ring Pro Smart combines health functions with innovative input options. In addition to the absence of a subscription model, another notable feature is the integration of an optical navigation sensor for touch and gesture control.

Reddit ads are luring gamers with the opportunity for a Battlefield 6 battle royale playtest. The problem is that EA has not announced another open beta for the multiplayer FPS. Fake advertisements with scam links may trick gamers into sharing their Steam account details.