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The specifications of the upcoming HMD T21 2nd Edition have surfaced online and they are pretty familiar. As a matter of fact, save for the Android version and the RAM and storage configuration, it is no different from its last tablet.

After seven years, the Vivo S1 is getting a successor. With an unusual design, a 7,050 mAh battery, and a 3,000-nit AMOLED display, the Vivo S2 aims to set itself apart from the competition’s mid-range smartphones.

Drive manufacturer Ananda has introduced the R525, a new e-bike hub motor equipped with built-in, patented anti-theft protection. The unit will be available in two performance configurations.

Motorola is asking nearly US$ 1.900 for the Razr Fold, but it’s already available for significantly less from online retailers. But does that really make Motorola’s first full-size foldable a bargain?

Asus is now offering the Chromebook CX15 (CX1505CTA) with a three-month Google AI Pro membership, adding Gemini Advanced and 5 TB of Google One cloud storage to the existing ChromeOS laptop.

The Humble Choice selection has been refreshed, and the newly curated collection for August 2026 brings eight games with proper Steam Deck compatibility ratings. They have a combined all-time low value of $60.89, but all can be scored for just $14.99.

Oppo has opened ColorOS 17 closed beta registrations for Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme devices in Chinese and international markets, marking the first tangible step in the platform consolidation following OnePlus's confirmed exit from Europe and the U.S. and the retirement of OxygenOS and Realme UI.

Rollme has debuted the AI Watch 2 (square, 1.99-inch display) and AI Watch 3 (round, 1.45-inch display), both priced at $39.99 with WhatsApp/Telegram quick replies and AI chat access. Strangely, there's no AI Watch 1 in Rollme's lineup.

Pokémon Pokopia's Bubbly Basin expansion has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a free Dive update. Here's the price, what's included, how to unlock Dive via Manaphy, and what's coming in future waves.

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix on August 27 before arriving on YouTube and the official GTA 6 website later the same day. The company has not revealed what the presentation will include, but it marks the next major reveal ahead of its November launch.

Timex's new MK1 Chronograph pairs a battery-powered movement with a mechanical stopwatch module. It launches in a $239 green-dial version and a $249 blue-dial version, both on 40mm steel cases.

Nearly a month after they were first revealed, Mangmi's Air Y and Air Y Pro vertical handhelds now have a price and release date. As has become the trend in the retro handheld industry, there's an introductory price for early birds, albeit for a limited time.

The Teclast P30T 2026 is a new addition to the company's portfolio. It comes with a lightweight design, a 10.1-inch IPS display, up to 1TB microSD card support, and a stereo-speaker setup. The launch price is $90.

PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 works the best on Linux, despite having over 90% of its total user base on Windows. However, within the Linux ecosystem, RPCS3 recommends a specific distro.

Xbox Game Studios and The Coalition open the Gears of War: E-Day beta on August 6, with Horde Siege, 4v4 Versus, and exclusive launch rewards.

The Leica Q3 is by far Leica’s most popular camera, selling more than twice as well as the entire Leica M system. A reliable source has now revealed details about a new version of the full-frame compact camera, which is expected to hit the market in the coming months.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Ultra may suffer from limited availability at launch, as just a few weeks before the announcement of the flagship smartphones, Apple is reportedly sitting on over a billion U.S. dollars’ worth of ARM processors for which there is simply no RAM available.

Timex has launched the Retroware Digital, a 1990s-styled digital watch selling now in the US for $149. It ships in blue and grey-green resin colorways with a 46mm case, Indiglo backlight and 50m water resistance. The watch runs on a standard quartz movement with no smart features, just an alarm, timer and chronograph.

Timex has introduced two new field watches, namely, the TW2Y89500 and the TW2Y89400, in the US. The company packs camo dials into its latest field watches. Speaking more precisely, the former comes with a green camo dial, while the latter ships with a tan camo dial.

Sharp’s latest mid-range smartphone is a curiosity in the smartphone market, not only because Sharp offers features such as a microSD slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, but also because the smartphone includes a panic mode.

Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed some intriguing information to answer a question about the potential performance of the next-gen AMD RDNA 5 architecture that is said to power the GPU inside the Sony PlayStation 6. MLID's RDNA 5 performance leak alleges that the PS6 could be more than twice as fast as the PS5.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis adds Before Crisis Chapter 2: Turks Offensive on PC, iOS, and Android, featuring Aphromia, Rodd, and crossovers with Aerith, Tifa, and Yuffie.

Two more brand-new Seiko Astron Nexter models are joining the company's 145th anniversary lineup — the HAC003J (¥165,000) and HAD003J (¥176,000), each limited to 500 pieces — a quarter the size of the already-restricted HAB011J. Japan-only, radio-controlled, releasing October 9.

From the outside, this ThinkPad looks almost identical to the older Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1 Aura Edition. However, under the hood the new Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 Aura Edition is completely transformed.

Phantom Blade Zero is expected to deliver free-flowing Chinese martial arts combat when it releases later this year. Pre-orders have now been confirmed to go live next week, with an 11-minute trailer scheduled to release at the same time.

Asus has announced the launch of two powerful gaming monitors. Each features a 4K tandem RGB OLED display and supports an even higher refresh rate. The PG27UCWM and PG32UCWM are already available for order in Germany.

Get the latest Resident Evil Veronica details from Capcom: third-person gameplay, RE2 story links, 2M wishlist milestones, and a rumored 2028 story expansion.

Meta has unveiled Muse Code, a new AI coding agent designed to help developers manage large and complex codebases more efficiently. The tool can automate software engineering tasks, debug code, and handle long-running workflows, marking Meta's latest push into AI-powered developer tools.

A new Garmin smartwatch featuring both LTE and satellite connectivity has surfaced in official documentation. Offering premium features and interchangeable straps, all signs point to the upcoming launch of a high-end flagship—likely the Garmin Fenix 9.

Samsung has become the first TV manufacturer to launch HDR10+ Advanced, rolling out across its 2026 TV lineup this month. Prime Video is the first streaming service supporting the format, delivering compatible titles globally starting August 2026.

Moonlighter turns players into shopkeepers by day and monster hunters by night. The game is currently available completely free on Steam.

OpenAI has been testing ads in ChatGPT since February. The booking tool for businesses is now live in seven countries, Brazil and Mexico are still waiting, and Germany is not on the list at all. You can get rid of the ads, but you pay in daily messages or in subscription fees.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is set to launch on August 11, 2026, and so far, Xiaomi has revealed most of the phone's core specs. With new teaser posts, the brand has now revealed the flagship phone in "Golden White" and shared some more official details.

Seiko has added blue (HBC008J) and black (HBC009J) dial options to its Alpinist Mechanical GMT line, sold only through Japan's core shop network. Same 6R54 movement and case as the global HBC007, releasing September 11 at 155,100 yen (~$983) each.

SpaceX has introduced the new Starlink V5 dish, a smaller and more power-efficient terminal that notably drops support for the $10 monthly Standby Mode. Bundled with the Residential 100Mbps plan, the V5 hardware also omits a GPS chip for in-motion use and caps maximum download speeds at 375Mbps.

The Redmi 17 5G has launched in China as Xiaomi’s latest budget smartphone. It features a 6.9-inch 120Hz display, a 6300mAh battery, and the Unisoc T8300 chipset.

Sony has faced heavy criticism over its plan to discontinue physical games and is even facing boycott threats in August. Despite the backlash, the company appears unwilling to change course.

Equipped with an E-Ink display and wireless connectivity, the compact ZecTrix Note 4 supports notifications and can be easily attached to surfaces like a refrigerator. Its built-in rechargeable battery allows for completely untethered operation.

A Steam Deck user is bringing back the feel of physical game collections. His open-source plugin, Decky Links, lets players launch digitally installed games using floppy disks, NFC tags, QR codes, or USB drives. These physical items essentially become tangible keys to a Steam library.

The Viture Pro 2 have been officially unveiled, and they stand as affordable XR glasses with a relatively lightweight design. Retailing for $299, the pair can be combined with the newly introduced Mobile Dock Mini, which costs $99.

Flyer presents a new premium e-bike crafted from modern materials, featuring a powerful mid-drive motor with an integrated gearbox and automatic shifting capabilities.

Popular soulslike-adjacent action-RPG Black Myth: Wukong is widely regarded as having some of the best combat and boss fights in its genre. While it rarely goes on sale digitally, publisher Game Science has now announced that it will be getting a 30% discount across all storefronts shortly.

The Edo purple Seiko Selection HFL001P1 is the fourth colorway in Seiko's Rotocall digital lineup, back in production since October 2025. It's the line's priciest release yet at 83,600 yen for 4,000 pieces, releasing in Japan on October 9.

Dynabook has announced a new lineup of laptops launching in Japan this August. Powered by Intel Panther Lake processors, the lineup includes 13.3-inch and 14-inch models with user-replaceable batteries, with the lightest weighing just 899 g (1.98 lb).

Seiko's new wave of 145th anniversary limited editions trades gold and blue for Edo purple. Six watches are launching across Prospex, Presage, Astron, 5 Sports, and the Rotocall, with edition sizes running from 2,000 to 9,999 pieces. All arrive in October, priced from 63,800 JPY to 330,000 JPY.

PlayStation has remained mostly quiet since announcing its shift away from PS5 discs in 2028. However, it’s modifying console packaging to ensure buyers are aware of the change. Warning stickers explain that the PS Store and other retailers are transitioning to selling digital games.

The Aulumu aramid fiber cases for the Samsung Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and S26 Ultra smartphones offer protection against lens damage thanks to integrated, raised aluminum camera frames. A color-changing stripe indicates whether the phone is overheating.

BMX has unveiled the GaNsta Pixel 140W and 100W USB power supplies capable of powering up to four USB devices simultaneously. The power delivery status is displayed on the side pixel display. They come with AC plug adapters for travel use.

After almost three years, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones are overdue for a follow-up, and now a massive leak has shown us what to expect. The leaked official images reveal Bose has made some design changes and will be releasing the new headphones in a range of colors.

Early details about a new Coros smartwatch have leaked online. A new Pro-branded wearable, the Coros Pace 4 Pro appears set for release in the next few months, just as Garmin and Suunto are preparing new smartwatches too.