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Rogbid's ZenRing brings a nano-ceramic shell with a stainless inner band for $129.99, undercutting many other smart rings (price-wise). Its 4-6 day battery is the shortest in its segment, however, and it ships now in sizes 8-13.

We thoroughly test every smartphone display with our measuring equipment. However, the HDR brightness on the Honor X80 Pro Max is so high that, according to official specifications, our lab equipment should actually be overwhelmed. Here’s what we were still able to find out.

The new Anker Desktop USB-C Hub is now available in the US. Priced at $99.99, it offers 10 ports, including HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 for driving up to 4K at 144Hz or 2K at 240Hz displays. It also adds a built-in status display.

Microsoft's out-of-band KB5129195 update fixes Remote Desktop, Hyper-V folder-sharing, and USB audio bugs from September's Patch Tuesday, plus a SYSTEM privilege flaw.

Apple's next Mac mini chip posts solid generational gains over the M5, but an early benchmark suggests the A20 Pro may be the fastest chipset Apple has shipped, single-core wise.

iQOO confirmed the iQOO 16 will launch in China on September 29, 2026, arriving in Chasing Light, Legend, and Track colorways. The device features a newly redesigned "Tomorrow's Porthole" camera module and is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor alongside a dedicated Q4 gaming chip.

Tenebris: Terra Incognita has left early access. It's live now in version 1.0 on Steam at $19.99. The turn-based tactical RPG ships with 23 heroes, 17 bosses and 83 achievements. It was built by a team of five working around their day jobs since 2019.

Govee has launched the so-called Wallwash Table Lamp, a new table light that projects color gradients onto walls and can also serve as a bedside lamp. It is available with a launch discount of up to 30%.

Govee's new Ball Lights offer another way to add atmospheric smart home lighting to a garden.

A video shared by serial leaker Ice Universe on X shows a large gulf in display quality between the new iQOO 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The iQOO 16 uses Samsung's latest M16 OLED panel that the Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro are also expected to use.

Fujifilm has unveiled the petite Instax Pal 2 digital camera, a retro-styled camera with physical controls and a wide selection of filters and image effects. Images can be shared online through smartphones or sent to the new Link Wide 2 instant photo printer.

The Honor Magic 9 series is set to launch at the end of September 2026, and recent teasers have already shared the design of the upcoming flagship phones. One of them has also confirmed that the lineup will have a phone with an 11,000mAh battery.

Apple shipped iOS 27 on Monday, and the rebuilt Siri AI does not come with it in the European Union. Apple's own availability notes rule out iOS, iPadOS and watchOS in the EU. A Mac or a Vision Pro still works, as long as the device is set to English. Everyone else signs up for a waitlist. Daily usage limits apply from day one.

Hori has opened pre-orders for an officially licensed Electric Ocarina of Time at $49.99, an instrument that plays the 12 songs from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and feeds them back into the Switch 2 remake through the console’s sound recognition.

Citizen has brought the Zenshin Three-hand AW0132-55P to the US at $695, in Super Titanium with a Duratect Amber Yellow finish that is hardened titanium rather than gold plating. The 39.5 mm case packs a J800 Eco-Drive and a day-date display.

A retailer listing for the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (SM-A185F) has surfaced ahead of its launch, revealing a previously unseen processor, the Exynos 1610.

(Update: No microG for this phone) Last week, three manufacturers unveiled their latest foldables. While the Xiaomi 18 Fold arrived in China at comparatively moderate prices, the iPhone Duo launch made even some Apple fans raise their eyebrows. But you can get a much, much more expensive foldable, if you have set your eyes on the Huawei Mate XT2.

Oppo has unveiled the 33W Pocket Charge Super Flash Charge Power Bank in China. Slated to launch alongside the Oppo Find X10, it features a slim design, a 10,00mAh capacity, dual-port charging, ColorOS integration, and upgraded battery safety features.

Casio's fabric-strap F-91WF is available to buy again in the US at $45.95, mere days after all three references showed as unavailable. The watch had gone out of stock within days of its US launch, despite costing double a standard F-91W model.

Google has confirmed that pre-orders for its first Googlebook laptops will open on September 21. Leaks from Acer, Asus and Lenovo have already revealed several premium models, with all three manufacturers notably using Intel's Core Ultra 5 325 Panther Lake processor in at least one configuration.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series will feature phones powered by the next-gen flagship SoC from Qualcomm. Ahead of any proper announcement, the company has teased the smartphones by giving a glimpse of the rear design, and not much seems to have changed.

Casio’s Café Kitsuné AQ-230ECK-3A is expanding across Europe for €99.90, though strong demand has left it sold out online in several markets. The lightweight retro ana-digi watch pairs a matcha-green dial and fox branding with practical features including dual time, a stopwatch, alarm and automatic calendar.

Timex has expanded the Q Timex Chronograph collection with three new 40 mm models. The latest variants pair retro racing-inspired styling with green, ice-blue and khaki dials, alongside bracelet and leather strap options.

Asus has revealed the ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDMSR, a 27-inch QHD monitor that appears to replace last year's XG27ACDMS. The new model brings a brighter Tandem QD-OLED panel, BlackShield film, and a faster 320Hz refresh rate.

The Final Fantasy 7 Revelation release may begin only a short hiatus from Cloud and friends. Square Enix company director Yoshinori Kitase said fan support will dictate whether players see more spin-offs. Some loyalists think that Remake and Rebirth are already excessively bloated.

Nvidia’s next-generation GeForce RTX 60 series is reportedly targeting the first half of 2027 after an earlier 2026 launch window was pushed back. Gaming Rubin could use Nvidia’s custom TSMC 3NP node, while the flagship GPU may feature an unusual physical design.

A rumor describes how Microsoft could revamp Xbox Game Pass tiers dramatically. A leaker with a track record of success learned that day-one games may disappear in 2027. In addition to a cheaper ad-supported plan, Xbox Cloud Gaming would become a paid add-on.

Owner photographs of the Timex 1990 Moon Phase reissue have now surfaced, showing a dial that reads warmer than the press renders and a date aperture wide enough to show three numbers at once. US pricing is $299 and the movement is a caliber 14F.

Citizen's AT8260-85X world-time chronograph has reached the US at $675, five weeks after launching as a UK exclusive at 499 pounds. Take the British VAT out and American buyers are paying roughly 20% more for the same radio-controlled Eco-Drive.

Ugreen’s new car charger delivers up to 150W across four devices through two retractable USB-C cables and dedicated USB-C and USB-A ports. Its compact cable-management design and laptop-capable 100W output aim to simplify charging on family trips.

Timex has begun selling the Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV Automatic in the UK and EU, eleven days after it pulled its own announcement. The 44 mm divers pair a helium escape valve and sapphire crystal with a Miyota automatic movement.

Lenovo has launched a new 16-inch portable monitor globally. Featuring dual USB-C ports, the Lenovo L16a is a new 16-inch ThinkVision monitor that also boasts 65 W Power Delivery and an adjustable stand.

Lenovo is now selling a new Apple iMac rival internationally. Equipped with a 120 Hz display and LPDDR5X RAM, the IdeaCentre AIO 24IWC11 also boasts optional touchscreen support and a choice of Intel Wildcat Lake processors

The iQOO Pad Ultra has appeared on Geekbench ahead of launch, revealing early benchmark scores. The compact gaming tablet is expected to feature Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset.

Originally developed as the input device for Meta’s Ray-Ban Display glasses, the Neural Band has been reverse-engineered to bring muscle-based controls to macOS.

Vivo’s next software update is borrowing more than a little from Apple’s Liquid Glass. Fresh OriginOS 7 leaks show a redesigned Control Center, interactive wallpapers, a new Music player and glass effects that react to the wallpaper. There are also some useful changes beneath the new light and shadow aesthetics interface.

The Kronosti Strata GMT watch combines a lightweight titanium case, automatic GMT movement, 300-meter water resistance and customizable natural stone dials. While its extensive upgrade options add appeal, buyers face an expected October 2027 delivery.

With the new Element 16, Schenker introduces a versatile 16-inch multimedia laptop powered by Intel Panther Lake processors. The manufacturer places a strong emphasis on excellent maintenance and repair options.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister is a turn-based tactical RPG where you have the freedom to create your own heroes and face enemies in dungeons to stop a threat. But dice play an important role in combat and can change the course of your battles.

In celebration of Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary, 8BitDo has shared a teaser for two new special edition controllers. While the design of the controllers is being kept under wraps, it is confirmed that they will be based on 8BitDo's Ultimate 3 and Pro 3 controllers.

New real-life photos of Casio’s G-Steel GST-W1000 series reveal its refined octagonal metal construction and textured metallic dials. The solar-powered watches are set to go on sale in Japan later this month ahead of a wider global release.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop with the Snapdragon X2 Elite processor is currently listed with a 13% discount on Amazon. This model comes with 16GB of RAM paired with a 1TB SSD.

China’s Tianwen-3 mission is targeting a 2028 launch and could return the first-ever Martian rock and soil samples to Earth in 2031. Its simpler design may give China a chance to beat NASA’s uncertain Mars Sample Return effort.

The 2026 ROG Zephyrus G16 is equipped with a more powerful version of the RTX 5080 and Asus even allows a maximum TGP of 160 Watts in manual mode. However, this setting is too demanding for the cooling solution and the actual gaming performance actually drops a bit.

GMKtec has confirmed that it will be launching a new high-end mini-PC soon. Arriving before the end of September, the EVO-X5 Pro will be available with 24 TB of storage, a Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 APU and 192 GB of RAM, of which up to 160 GB can be assigned as VRAM.

Serato has released a public beta of Serato DJ 5.0, introducing a major overhaul to beatgrid analysis. The new Lucid Beatgrids can follow drifting tempos and live drums more accurately – reducing manual grid correction for older recordings.

While Steam Frame reviews praise its performance, a disappointing battery life could deter buyers. In standalone mode with Half-Life: Alyx, players may need to recharge the headset within an hour. Streaming from a gaming PC extends playtime, but it's best to keep USB power banks nearby.

The ongoing memory crisis has forced several companies to increase the prices of existing products or rethink plans for future hardware. However, it seems it hasn't changed Valve's plans for the Steam Deck 2.

An unofficial native PC version of Spider-Man: Edge of Time surfaced only days ago, giving the 2011 console game something it had never officially received. Its GitHub repository briefly became unavailable, but has since returned and is once again publicly accessible.

HKC has announced a new gaming monitor, dubbed the Apocalypse 43H180C. The mini LED-equipped 43.8-inch gaming monitor features a unique aspect ratio of 24:9, and features an impressive resolution of 5760 x 2160.