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Zenity Labs demonstrated at Black Hat USA 2026 that Claude in Chrome, Gemini in Chrome, Perplexity Comet, ChatGPT Atlas and Copilot Edge can all be turned against their own users by ordinary content. An email, a calendar invite or a link under a social post is enough, and the victim never clicks anything. Here is what the attacks did and how to lock your agent down.

Casio's Pro Trek PRJ-B001EX-1JR left preorder on August 7 and is now available to buy in Japan at ¥33,000 (~$208). The reversible band unzips into a coin pouch and sheathes the watch head. 51 grams, 10-bar WR, Tough Solar, Bluetooth position sync.

The Xiaomi Redmi 17 4G is now available across several international markets beyond China through various retailers. While the smartphone features a fast display and a huge battery, it also comes with notable hardware compromises.

Reddit users are currently discussing how the Steam Machine and Steam Deck could be combined to recreate the Wii U experience. It's technically possible, but far from a simple setup.

The latest installment in one of Xbox's most iconic shooter franchises is available on Steam for less than $5 for the first time. Gears 5 delivers brutal cover-based combat, a substantial co-op campaign, and multiple multiplayer modes.

POCO has announced its Carnival 2026, and part of the brand's annual celebration includes discounted prices on its flagship F8 Ultra, F8 Pro and flagship-killer X8 Pro Max, and X8 Pro smartphones.

Asus has released a new ROG NUC 16 configuration with an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU and 32GB of RAM. Starting at $3,116.60, it slots between the RTX 5060 ($2,499) and RTX 5080 ($3,799) options, offering a middle ground between price and performance.

Casio's ¥8,800 F-B100W opened for direct purchase in Japan on August 7 and sold out on Casio's own store within hours. The F-91W-styled digital gets step counting and Bluetooth time sync. Third-party Japanese retailers still list some stock.

Casio's Oceanus Retro Tone Collection is now buyable in Japan: 300 Manta OCW-S400RL-8AJR at ¥165,000 and 500 Classic Line OCW-T2600RL-3AJR at ¥115,500. Titanium cases, three-layer gradient dials and Tochigi Leather straps. No release planned abroad.

Garmin is offering another new update for many of its latest high-end smartwatches. Available globally for free, the update features a dozen changes and improvements as Garmin prepares to release an extensive stable update for Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro series smartwatches.

Acer has released a new 16-inch gaming laptop internationally. Available with up to Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor, the new Predator Helios Neo 16 also combines an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 with a 92 Wh battery and a 240 Hz display.

Uli Latukefu has reportedly agreed to a multi-project deal, starting with The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo may follow the live-action movie with other releases inspired by the RPG series. Rather than focusing on one title like Ocarina of Time, the films could pay tribute to several Zelda games.

HP has launched the OmniPad 12 in India. The Android tablet features a 12-inch 90Hz display, a six-core variant of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, and an included detachable keyboard.

The new AOC Agon CQ32G4ZA gaming monitor can provide a speedy 500 Hz gaming experience to folks on a budget, provided they are willing to give up some precious pixels for the same. Slated to arrive later this year, the monitor sports a Fast VA panel with good color coverage and 450 nits of brightness.

Amazon has added two new free titles for Prime members to claim through Luna at no additional cost. The lineup includes Hiveswap Friendsim and Right and Down.

Caviar’s limited-edition “Odyssey” collection adorns the Ray-Ban Wayfarer II smart glasses with hand-engraved gold or sterling silver accents. Combined with a charging case made of crocodile leather, the price tag is rather steep.

Nintendo's Switch 2 shipments have surpassed 23 million units worldwide, cementing it as the company’s fastest-selling console. The company maintains its 16.5 million-unit annual forecast, but a planned US price increase in September 2026 may temper future demand.

A study found that Apple Vision Pro reduced average operating times for eye surgery by about 19%, while surgeons reported increase efficiency and better ergonomics.

Lenovo has started selling a new 13-inch ThinkPad in more markets. Sold with Intel Panther Lake processors, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 (Intel) also comes with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 400-nit display, 5G cellular connectivity and a battery rated for up to 30 hours between charges.

Gleam has announced a special giveaway, and the grand prize is a PlayStation 5 paired with a copy of GTA 6. Entries are currently open, but will close on November 30.

According to a new leak, Microsoft is preparing to launch a Gears of War: E-Day themed Xbox controller called Storm King. It is expected to launch with a $89.99 price tag, but there's currently no exact release date.

Steam's gaming charts have delivered some surprises, at least in Germany. Corsair Cove, a pirate-themed city builder, currently ranks ahead of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on Steam. Meanwhile, Nintendo's new Switch 2 shooter Splatoon Raiders has claimed the top spot on the console charts, fueling the next major gaming craze.

Samsung has released an official blog post revealing how popular its new foldables are in Europe. The new Galaxy Z series, which includes the Galaxy Fold 8, Galaxy Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Flip 8, have surpassed the previous generation in terms of pre-order targets.

Epic Games Store has revealed the next title that will be free to claim. Starting August 13, users will be able to add Caravan SandWitch to their library without spending anything.

Republic of Pirates is a game currently on sale on Steam, letting you build your colony and defeat your rivals in naval battles. But to do so, you'll need to expand your empire and have access to plenty of resources.

Acer has added a more affordable Swift Go Ryzen Edition by replacing the Ryzen 7 processor with AMD's Ryzen 5 6600H. The new model keeps 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, the same 16:10 display, and 100 W USB-C charging.

Google has confirmed Trevor Noah as the host of Made by Google 2026, set for August 12 in New York City, with a guest list spanning cricket, basketball, music, and film.

Sofirn has announced an upgraded version of the SE1. The SE1 Pro is designed to illuminate objects with a high CRI for more accurate color reproduction. The color temperature has also been changed to 5,000K, while the weight has increased slightly to 0.74 oz.

Skullcandy has released the Crusher 1080 ANC and Crusher 720 headphones with 'mind-bending bass'. The Crusher 1080 delivers Sound by Bose with active noise cancellation while the Crusher 720 offers THX Spatial Audio with passive noise cancellation.

Citizen has expanded its Eco-Drive moonphase lineup with four new radio-controlled watches powered by the H874 movement. Like the recent Mid-Autumn Moon limited edition, they automatically keep both the time and moonphase accurate using atomic timekeeping

MeLE has introduced a brand-new mini PC with a rather old Intel N150 CPU and up to 16 GB of RAM. The fanless, dust-resistant mini PC is just 600 cc in volume, and is aimed at industrial usage.

A foldable smartphone that transforms not into a smaller smartphone, but into a smartwatch – with this innovative approach, a Motorola patent aims to enable a completely new hybrid form factor.

Shortly after LG unveiled its 4th Gen Primary Tandem OLED panel technology with the UltraGear OLED 27GX700A, Gigabyte launched a cheaper alternative. The MO27Q28G is now on sale for $200 less than its typical price tag of $600.

Allegedly official promotional images show the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in detail. The next-generation Fan Edition is shown in three colors and is already listed in a description on the Samsung Galaxy Store, suggesting that the launch is imminent.

Lenovo has launched a new curved gaming monitor in China, the Legion 27Q-2C. It features a 27-inch VA panel with a 1440p resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a 99% sRGB color coverage. The launch price is CNY 1,279, about $190.

A teardown of Lenovo’s Lecoo Fighter 7000X reveals a single 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM using chips from an emerging Chinese DRAM maker rather than Samsung, SK hynix, Micron, or CXMT.

From Tesla Autopilot used as drunk-driving excuses to fake malicious acceleration reports, the Chinese blogosphere is rife with EV misinformation. Xiaomi, BYD, and NIO all suffered from the phenomenon until somebody actually went to jail for it.

Club3D has introduced new USB-C accessories. In addition to an extra-long passive USB4 cable (CAC-2509) that lacks certification, the company has launched an adapter (CAC-2507) for connecting two cables.

Ubisoft has announced a new DLC for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands, as well as a 4K 60 FPS upgrade for Wildlands and Operation Breakpoint. Future Soldier is available for free, while the rest of the games in the franchise are available at 95% off.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 5G in India. The smartphone offers 45% larger battery than its predecessor but has several downgrades, including the lack of 4K video recording and an ultra-wide camera, along with a slower chipset.

Apple has raised trade-in values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, with some devices seeing increases of nearly 30%. The update also adds new Android models to the program amid an ongoing global memory shortage.

Astronomers have recently observed the early stages of a supernova occurring in a galaxy 500 million light-years from Earth. And while this event is unique, new studies could help them unravel several mysteries.

Sony wants buyers to upgrade to a PS5 Pro before the GTA 6 release date arrives. A banner on PlayStation consoles invites gamers to purchase the system at a 5% discount. Rockstar followers are still in the dark about what performance options the pricey console will introduce.

Mojang Studios has confirmed the release date for the Switch 2 version of Minecraft. It will bring some visual upgrades, but it is unclear whether it will be a free upgrade or paid.

MelGeek has launched two licensed Evangelion keyboards, the Centauri 60 Asuka Edition (60%) and Centauri 80 Rei Edition (80%), both featuring Hall Effect magnetic switches with 0.01 mm Rapid Trigger, priced at $359 and $459 respectively.

Sony’s latest PS5 system software beta enables PSSR 2.0 by default across all PS5 Pro games, promising sharper visuals and fewer frame-rate drops without requiring manual setup.

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.