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According to word on the grapevine, Xiaomi's next major launch event will be for the Redmi Note 15 series. The mid-range phones are expected to debut in China next month, and a device claimed to be the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has also surfaced at a certification website.

The mass layoffs at Microsoft have shut down a lot of upcoming projects and dismantled several established development teams. One developer has now stated that the company is looking to replace its workforce with AI agents wherever possible.

It seems that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be dethroning Apple's current battery life champ when it launches this September. According to a new leak, this year's model will match Samsung's own Galaxy S25 Ultra when it comes to battery capacity too,

MSI has started selling its first AMD Ryzen-based gaming handheld in a rather surprising release. Sporting an 8-inch display and the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU that will eventually also be found inside the next Asus ROG Ally and the Lenovo Legion Go 2, the MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition also features 24 GB RAM and a huge 80 Wh battery.

The Xiaomi 33W Magnetic Power Bank 10000 Integrated Cable has been released in the UK. This accessory offers wireless charging, with a phone held in place using magnets. There is also an integrated USB-C cable and USB-C port, with the remaining battery level indicated with LEDs.

The Garmin Forerunner 255 (Tidal Blue) and Instinct 2X Solar (Coyote Tan) are now at their lowest Amazon prices yet, offering advanced training, solid outdoor features, and great battery life for under $199.99 and $349.99 respectively.

The Intel Arrow Lake mid-range processors are power efficient enough to run at sub-80° C temperatures in a quality fanless mini- ITX case from Turemetal. More demanding loads could lead to 80° C temps, but day-to-day use cases do not exceed 60° C.

Samsung's inaugural multi-folding smartphone, the Galaxy G Fold, might be available in limited quantities at launch. Its folding mechanism differs from that of the Mate XT Ultimate.

The top-performing camera phone list on DxOMark has been updated, and besides introducing scores from the new test protocol, this update has put the Oppo Find X8 Ultra in the first position.

The two-way satellite communication that Starlink dishes provide could prove key for unmanned narco traffic semi-submersibles. The sea drone equipped with Starlink guidance was caught empty during a test run.

Vivo is gearing to bring two of its latest flagships to more markets. Beating Honor to the punch, Vivo has now confirmed that its X Fold5 foldable will land in India later this month in a simultaneous release with the smaller X200 FE.

Xiaomi has launched the Power Bank 20000mAh in the UK. This portable accessory allows you to charge three devices simultaneously thanks to two USB ports and an integrated USB-C cable. The product is also expected to be released in India under a different name and with an exclusive colorway.

The Dreame Light Bulb L11 and the Dreame Strip Lights P11 have appeared in the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) database. These smart lighting products are now certified for Matter version 1.3. While Dreame has yet to officially announce these new devices, the database reveals a couple of details about them.

Battlefield 6 has been subject to a lot of leaks ahead of its reveal later this year. The game will feature a free-to-play battle royale mode which, if the leaks are accurate, will be set in California.

Dahon has introduced a new K-Feather electric bike in North America and Europe. This is Dahon’s first super-lightweight folding e-bike that weighs just 12 kg (26.4 lbs). It also features a 250 W rear hub motor with 32 Nm of torque, a 120 Wh Samsung battery, an aluminum frame, and a foldable design.

A new leak has confirmed that Samsung is preparing a slew of new cases for its Honor Magic V5, Oppo Find N5 and Vivo X Fold5 rival. Set to retail for up to €89 (~$105), the cases add features like built-in kickstands, Qi2 charging support and a handy grip holder.

The Moto G96 is Motorola's latest entry in its burgeoning Moto G series. Taking from last year's Edge 50 Fusion in many areas, the Moto G96 adds a 144 Hz display and a 5,500 mAh battery to the mix, among other features.

A range of sources have shed new light on the Galaxy S26 Ultra months before its official release. Unfortunately, Samsung is expected to skip upgrades in crucial areas, unlike rivals like Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi.

Apple’s latest macOS Tahoe update, paired with new tools, is quietly changing what’s possible for gaming on Apple Silicon.

If you’ve ever been curious about the life of a drug dealer, Schedule I offers a gritty glimpse into that world. This dealer simulation has earned high praise on Steam and is now discounted for the first time as part of the Summer Sale. With 30% off, the Early Access version is currently priced at $13.99.

Not all GeForce RTX 5090 laptops are created equal. If you want the fastest version of the GPU, then the Alienware 18 Area-51 should be on the top of your list.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been shown off in real life ahead of its July 9 launch. As stated in my multiple leaks, it is remarkably thin, but its exact dimensions cannot be determined at this time.

The Xiaomi 6A High-Speed USB4 Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (1m) has been spotted on the brand’s global website. Already available in China, this accessory is said to deliver up to 240W fast charging. It can also be used for data transfer, supporting an up to 8K video resolution when connecting a monitor.

The Citizen 30th Anniversary Eco-Drive model AQ4106-26L has been unveiled. This is a limited edition watch made with premium materials like DLC-coated titanium and sapphire crystal glass, and it features a washi paper dial. The timepiece is equipped with the company’s light-powered Eco-Drive movement, running for up to 18 months on a full charge.

Three of Casio’s Edifice EFK100D series watches appear to be on the way to the US. These watches are listed on the brand’s international website, and pricing information and release window for the US market seem to have been leaked. These are Casio’s first mechanical watches and they feature a see through screw lock back.

Chinese companies are now responsible for more than a third of solid-state battery patents filed annually. Out of the blue, Huawei has filed for a solid-state battery chemistry that can offer up to 3,000 km of range and ultrafast charging.

AMD has raised CEO Lisa Su’s compensation to $33 million for the upcoming year, including a base salary increase to $1.32 million. However, her new package remains well below that of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose total pay has surged to nearly $50 million following Nvidia’s record-breaking performance.

Home Assistant’s 2025.7 release has arrived for users. This latest version of the smart home automation software brings a new Ask Question action, allowing the voice assistant to ask users questions. Other changes include redesigned Area cards and Areas dashboard overview, and new integration sub-entries.

The Magic V5 matches the new Vivo X Fold5 as the world's lightest foldable at just 217 g. Also slimmed down to 8.8 mm for its latest release, the new Magic V features a larger battery, upgraded cameras, brighter displays and Qualcomm's full 8-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The Magic V5 is now available to import in one of four colour options configured with up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage too ahead of its anticipated global rollout later this year. Update: Giztop and Wonda Mobile also reveal Magic V5 import prices.

AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CPUs could bring a double-digit IPC uplift over Zen 5. Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has claimed that the Zen 6 CPU architecture brings up to a 9% "FP" IPC gain over Zen 5. Combined with more cache and much higher clock speeds, the Zen 6 CPUs could be gaming champs.

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its free game program with two new titles for Windows. Also available on macOS, Backpack Hero is a roguelike game that can be picked up for free alongside the Windows-only release of action-adventure title Figment.

Google's Pixel phones are apparently quite popular among criminals and gang members in Catalonia, Spain. The Catalan cops state that Google smartphones with GrapheneOS are a common tool among organized crime groups due to the advanced privacy features this combination brings.

Ayaneo has revealed that its latest gaming handhelds will be available later this month after all. This time, the company has narrowed down when the Flip 1S will officially launch in both its dual-screen and built-in keyboard variants.

Garmin is hoping to significantly expand the functionality of its wearables in regard to certain health parameters. Specifically, it plans to use optical sensors to measure the percentage of red blood cells. However, as is often the case, this is still a long way off.

Citizen's AQ4100-65M is a new limited-edition Eco-Drive watch featuring a hand-dyed Tosa washi dial, ±5 sec/year accuracy, and Super Titanium case. Only 550 units will be released worldwide in July 2025.

Apple has always advertised a battery life of just 18 hours on its watches, ranging from the first generation Apple Watch all the way up to the current Apple Watch Series 10. The big update to watchOS 26 also does not do anything to increase battery life, but will at least warns users when power consumption is too high.

A new interstellar object is currently traveling through the center of our solar system at an incredible speed. New observations to be made this year will provide a better understanding of its origin and composition.

Xiaomi has released the Smart Ceiling Light D20 in one European country and has indicated that it will be rolled out across the region. This is a motion-triggered smart light, thanks to an integrated radar sensor. Other features include Xiaomi HyperOS Connect and support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

Audio-Technica has announced the flagship ATH-TWX9MK2 earbuds, featuring Pure Motion Drivers and aptX Adaptive Audio for high-resolution music playback, and hybrid ANC with feed-forward and feed-backward MEMS microphones. Useful features include built-in relaxation sounds and a deep-UV sterilization case.

Lenovo really stepped up its OLED game and now offers multiple series with excellent OLED screens. This is also the case for the new mainstream gaming laptop Legion 5 15, where the 165 Hz OLED offers superb image quality while gaming, especially in HDR with brightness values of more than 1,000 nits.

The high-end phone from Vivo is perfect for photos of children or friends. Thanks to the special focal length of the main camera, portraits are more natural than with a Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro. But the Vivo phone also impresses beyond the camera.

The Cuktech 15 Air is now official in China. It's a 15,000 mAh power bank with a compact form factor, and it achieves the small size by using a SiC battery. The launch price of this 100 W portable charger is CNY 269, around $37.54.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 launches July 11, 2025, remastering the PS2-era classics for modern platforms with upgraded visuals, crossplay multiplayer, and an expanded roster of skaters. The remake skips the free-roam Career Mode from Pro Skater 4, instead offering new customization tools and a New Game+ system.

Infinix has announced its latest entry-level smartphone, the Hot 60i. The company’s new smartphone is equipped with MediaTek’s budget-range Helio G81 Ultimate chipset, a 120 Hz display, and a decent 5,160 mAh battery. The device also features 45 W wired charging and IP64 water and dust resistance.

Rogbid's new GeoX1 smartwatch features offline maps, dual-band GPS, and 100-day standby battery (supposedly), all for $99.99. It should be great for outdoor users needing navigation without mobile signal.

Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 leverages AI audio separation to recreate individual instruments and vocals from music for editing within a spectrograph-based interface. It can help audio editors improve song mixes, especially for live or poor recordings.

There's a new game collection on Humble Bundle. Called Summer Splash, it has eight games that bring summer vibes. They have a total value of $164, but on the platform, the entire bundle can be bought for as low as $12.

Xbox Game Pass is rolling out a diverse lineup of games for July 2025, including the highly anticipated Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remake. Other returning hits include Rise of the Tomb Raider, High On Life, and cyberpunk shooter The Ascent.

Palworld's Terraria collaboration, along with a sizeable Steam Sale, has resulted in a massive spike in the game's concurrent player count, bringing it back up to a six-month player high. The new update added a wealth of content, including new weapons and armour, a new dungeon, fishing, and three new islands.

The Logitech G Cloud is nearing its third year anniversary, and a major update has made the cloud streaming handheld a much better device than it was at launch. Combine that with a discount on Amazon, and the G Cloud is worth considering.