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In the modern mobile workspace, we prioritize CPU benchmarks, thermal efficiency, and display gamut coverage. Yet, when it comes to capturing the most critical data stream of our workday—our spoken conversations—we often rely on passive, disconnected tools.

One of the most exciting action cameras of the year comes from Dreame, as the Leaptic Cube is made up of several modules that can be stacked to expand its functionality and battery life as desired. The camera will hit the market as early as October.

The memory shortage has had some unusual side effects. So-called filler kits have been available for some time, filling empty RAM slots with modules that contain no memory chips to eliminate unsightly gaps. Fully populating every slot with actual memory has become very expensive for those seeking a clean-looking PC interior.

Xiaomi has started selling one of its latest budget smartwatches globally. Now sold across the Eurozone and in the UK, the Smart Band 11 Active features dozens of workout modes, watch faces and up to 21 days of battery life.

Mcdodo has showcased its new cables that are primarily intended for resellers. One of them features a large touchscreen display and is unlikely to be particularly expensive when it hits stores.

Retroid has provided an early look at its upcoming dual-screen handheld. The device will launch as a challenger to the AYN Thor, but no details have been provided about is specs and price.

The compact Olympus Pen E-P7 is set to get a successor as early as Wednesday. Leaks are already revealing many details in advance about the features and price of the OM Pen, which is expected to feature a partially stacked 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor and an electronic viewfinder.

X Corp wanted Nitter and XCancel offline after sending takedown demands to the services. Both have now returned, with Nitter saying it has sought legal advice on the matter. It looks like the fight with X Corp isn't over yet.

Xiaomi has officially launched the Pad 9 Pro Max in China as its first tablet powered by the Xring O3 flagship processor, with prices starting at CNY 4,799 (about $715). The tablet features a 13.3-inch 3.4K 144Hz display, up to 16GB of RAM, 120W charging and USB-C video input.

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is official, and promises top-notch performance with the brand-new Xring O3 ARM chip. This exceptionally wide foldable packs two 4,000-nit AMOLED displays and a 6,000 mAh battery into a 5-millimeter-thin, exceptionally robust chassis.

A new 18650 secondary cell can make devices more resistant to cold weather. The new NL1840AW is Nitecore's first all-weather rechargeable battery and follows several Nitecore devices designed for use in cold environments.

MediaTek's new Helio G99+ keeps the original G99's CPU, GPU, and TSMC N6 process untouched, swapping in LPDDR5X support as Samsung and other DRAM makers wind down LPDDR4X production.

At IFA 2026, a clear trend is emerging: following the rise of 3D printers, laser cutters, and plotters, desktop CNC machines are finally having their breakthrough. Manufacturers are increasingly targeting makers and consumers, with several distinct hardware concepts competing for their attention.

The folks behind the BrickBoy for the Lego Game Boy, want to make a similar modding kit for the Lego PlayStation. While still in its early development, the kit, which is called the BrickStation, will allow the Lego set double as a real console.

Citizen's Star Wars Duel AW0160-09W has dropped to $196.60 on Amazon, an all-time low on a listing live since March. That is $56 under its 90-day average and $153 under the $350 tag it launched with, a few months back. The watch is powered by Citizen's Eco-Drive J800 caliber.

Oppo's next generation of flagship phones, the Find X10 series, is on the way. New information indicates, however, that the base model device in the lineup will offer worse performance than its pricier siblings, thanks to Oppo's chipset choice.

Vivo has published one of the first photo samples from the new Zeiss camera of the X500 Pro Max, showing a sunset captured using the 400mm Zeiss teleconverter. The new camera flagship was also used to record a 4K video sample.

HoYoverse confirms the Genshin Impact Version 7.1 livestream for Sept 12, 2026. Discover the 6th anniversary rewards, 5-star selector, and new Snezhnaya banners.

Fans of fast-paced shooters like Doom and Quake can currently get plenty of action on Steam for very little money. Serious Sam Classics: Revolution is now available for around $1 instead of $10. The collection includes the first two entries in the legendary FPS series.

RPCS3, arguably the best PS3 emulator on the planet, has now become even better. The team behind RPCS3 has announced that you can now play your PS3 games directly from game discs, irrespective of which operating system you are using.

With the Mate XT 2, Huawei is introducing one of the most exciting smartphones of the year, as the device features an AMOLED display that can be folded twice and helps protect the user’s privacy. Huawei has equipped the ultra-thin foldable phone with a brand-new Kirin 9050 Pro processor and a 5,600 mAh battery.

Three monkeys, one ticking bomb and nearly impossible communication: BOMBANANA! is emerging as a new co-op hit on Steam with 96% positive reviews.

Lenovo has released the Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 in the US and several European markets. The high-end Android tablet features a 13-inch 4K 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 12,700mAh battery, and bundled keyboard and pen accessories.

Dreame unveiled four exciting concept cameras at IFA, each featuring one to three extremely high-resolution cameras mounted on a gimbal. With a 100-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, the cameras could deliver top-notch image quality – if they ever make it to market.

Version 4.8 of Persona 5: The Phantom X adds Phantom Idol Kumi "Blitz" Katayama, the Tour de Force Sports Fest event, and a mailbox mark/favorite feature on iOS, Android, and PC.

Fans are hoping the upcoming Zelda Direct will have more in store than just news about the Ocarina of Time remake. More specifically, the community has three concrete hopes.

If you are looking for an alternative to the Apple MacBook Neo on the Windows side, the Lenovo ThinkBook 14x is one of the most well-rounded. The Lenovo ThinkBook 14x is now on sale at Lenovo's official store at a 38% discount.

The brand-new Tecno Camon Slim 5G is set to compete with the Apple iPhone Air and outperform Apple’s flagship model with a battery that’s nearly twice as large, an additional camera, and a 144 Hz AMOLED display. However, the smartphone is slightly thicker than the iPhone Air.

Fishing in GTA 6 is expected to be about as extensive as in Red Dead Redemption 2. There is one difference, however – and it is dividing opinions on Reddit.

Citizen has previewed four limited-edition Series 8 831 automatic watches, each featuring an angular octagonal case, and faceted geometric dial. Pricing, availability, and specifications remain unconfirmed, though the models are expected to mirror the specifications of the 2025 ice-blue edition.

Timex has officially unveiled the Marlin Tonneau TW2Y84500IK with a new black dial colorway in India. The watch features a vintage-inspired tonneau-shaped gold-tone stainless steel case with a brown leather strap.

HoYoverse releases Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.2 on September 9, 2026. Discover the new Armorer class, Claret banner, Vyrium story, and all the main update details.

A new password does not sign out every session, and most providers never say what it actually does. Google keeps showing devices you factory reset, Amazon leaves Kindles signed in, Netflix hides anything idle for 90 days. Where the device lists of Google, Microsoft, Apple, WhatsApp, Netflix, Instagram and Amazon are, and how to clear them in 10 minutes.

The rumored iQOO tablet is now expected to be called the Pad Ultra. Like Lenovo Legion tablets, it's set to launch with accessories that will enhance the gaming experience, and at launch, two color options are expected.

The PlayStation 5 emulation scene is making rapid progress, with the KytyPS5 emulator recently achieving up to 60 FPS while running the console version of GTA 5 on PC. A video demonstration posted on X by user ihc160 shows the game's prologue running smoothly on high-end hardware before inevitably crashing.

OpenAI announced GPT-6 Astra for all ChatGPT Plus subscribers. The model does not appear in the ordinary chat window, where GPT-5.6 Sol remains the top option. Plus covers Astra in Work and Codex. Reaching it in Chat takes a Pro plan. OpenAI is banking one usage reset for every day a paying user waits.

The FEVM FN80G is the Intel version of the FA80G mini PC. It, however, has a more affordable starting price and is being offered with the desktop RTX 5060Ti GPU alongside the Nvidia RTX 5060, 5080, and 5090 Laptop GPUs.

An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.

A previously unknown Casio G-Shock Frogman has appeared in Indonesia’s official certification database. The GWF-300 is listed as a Japan-made watch, while a separate report claims Bluetooth support.

Colorful’s has launched an interesting new laptop in China. The Meow X16 Pro gaming laptop pairs a Ryzen 7 8745HX with a 115 W RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, an 180 Hz 2.5K display, and as its name suggests it bears an overt feline-themed design.

Star Drifters' floating-island strategy game, Driftland: The Magic Revival, is 80% off until 11 September, down from $19.99 to $3.99. It combines 4X expansion, RTS combat and god-game island manipulation. Steam reviews are "Mostly Positive," and it runs on an entry-level card as well.

The Onyx Boox Picco is a pocket-sized 3.97-inch e-reader expected to launch in November 2026, offering physical page-turn buttons, adjustable front lighting and microSD storage. Early reviews praise its soliid design, but questions about battery life, Bluetooth and audiobook support still remain.

Many console owners are suddenly unable to use Nintendo online features. The bans block buyers from accessing eShop purchases or installing Switch 2 games from Game-Key Cards. Reddit posters deny any involvement with piracy, which could lead to the restriction. (Update: September 7 2:38 AM CEST): There are reports of gamers having their consoles unbanned by Nintendo.

Following recent GTA 6 leaks and the lengthy Netflix trailer, Leonida's geography is taking shape. A popular mapping project now shows how the regions of the Rockstar game connect. Players also have a better idea of what to expect when exploring Mt. Kalaga National Park or Vice City.

Anbernic has released a video showing the emulation prowess of the RG DS Plus dual-screen handheld. The video also shows the handheld can be used to stream PC games and for local multplayer games with a second device.

A leaked video purportedly shows iPhone 18 Pro demo units in Dark Cherry and Sky Blue, lending weight to earlier rumors about Apple’s upcoming color options. The footage remains unconfirmed, however, and the final retail models may differ ahead of Apple’s September 9 event.

Several months after its release, the Retroid Pocket 6 can now be purchased on Amazon. The handheld costs more than its MSRP, but buyers should receive their orders in time, compared to buying from the manufacturer's website.

SDR dongles like the popular RTL-SDR Blog V4 offer robust listening versatility at a budget price point. However, their portability often comes at the cost of a bulky laptop to supply power, process signals, and display results. The open-source OrcSDR project solves this by turning an off-the-shelf dev tablet into a dedicated, grab-and-go radio.

Writing an operating system from scratch is a huge undertaking, with most hobby kernels never escaping a virtual environment. MesaOS recently crossed that barrier, cold-booting an independent, memory-safe Rust based operating system directly on a retail laptop.

A Guangzhou seller on Xianyu is offering a third-party mod that swaps the Nintendo Switch 2's stock 5,220 mAh battery for an 8,000 mAh cell, a roughly 53% capacity boost, though the procedure is invasive.