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Valve has released a substantial update for the Steam client, introducing a long list of smaller improvements alongside several more significant upgrades – including some aimed specifically at the Steam Machine.

Lightweight, yet equipped with a mid-drive motor and a full suite of features, a new e-bike aims to combine everyday practicality with low weight. The Hercules Futura SL 12 LTD is also well-suited for touring, as its battery capacity can be easily expanded.

Xiaomi's next-gen flagship tablet has been certified in China. Expected to arrive later this year, the certification reveals it will ship with the same charger as its predecessor, despite having a bigger battery capacity.

Garmin CIRQA will be available for order starting Friday. The wearable, which costs $199, is being heavily promoted with the slogan "No subscription required" – presumably a dig at Whoop. However, as initial hands-on tests show, the wristband lacks a key feature if no subscription is purchased.

Citizen Sleeper takes players to a rundown space station on the edge of known space and delivers one of the most compelling sci-fi stories of recent years. The narrative RPG is 70% off on Steam until July 26, bringing the price down to $5.99.

New Xbox Store listings suggest that the story mode and GTA 6 Online could be downloaded separately. While that could be a practical feature, it also raises some less encouraging possibilities.

A Facebook leak claims Xiaomi plans to launch four Redmi Note 17 models in Vietnam, with configurations ranging from 4GB/128GB for the Redmi Note 17 4G to 8GB/512GB for the Pro Max 5G. The Pro Max’s highest-capacity variant reportedly pairs 512GB of storage with 8GB of RAM, likely to control pricing amid rising memory costs.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch8, and Galaxy Watch Ultra could soon receive the update to One UI 9 Watch and Wear OS 7, as an initial version of the update has already been discovered on Samsung’s servers. The update promises longer battery life and a range of new features.

LG Electronics is rolling out a new Creator Original picture mode on its 2026 OLED evo W6, G6, and C6 TV series, giving studios more granular control over shadow detail, color balance, and motion handling than Filmmaker Mode. The launch comes in partnership with Prime Video around the upcoming Masters of the Universe movie.

Sharp’s Aquos R11 has surfaced with an unannounced hexa-core Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 variant that retains the standard chip’s prime core and GPU but trims two CPU cores. Benchmarks show stronger single-core performance but a 6.6% multi-core deficit versus the octa-core version, suggesting that cost considerations or manufacturing yields may have influenced Sharp’s choice.

A previously unlisted Casio G-Shock GMA-P2110B series has now shown up on a Vietnamese retail website ahead of an expected August release, with monochrome black and brown finishes, a bio-based resin build, and a slim metal ring on the bezel.

The New York Times has documented how Meta deletes accounts with nearly a million followers without ever naming the post that broke the rules. Appeals come back rejected within days. Yet Meta says humans handle exactly these decisions. In the EU there is a route worth knowing about.

The Lenovo Lecoo Mini Pro has a new configuration, and it comes with the Ryzen 5 7430U. This AMD mini PC retains most of the other highlights found on other configurations. The launch price is CNY 2,999, about $443.

A fresh retailer listing has surfaced for Casio's new Pro Trek PRJ-B001EX, featuring a reversible strap that doubles as a coin pocket for campsite cash, along with Tough Solar charging and Bluetooth. The model will reportedly launch in August.

Casio has finally brought its elegant MTP-1302PGC-3AV dress watch to the US after more than a year on sale in Europe, the UK, and India. The affordable $120 timepiece pairs a striking green sunburst dial with gold accents, a fluted bezel, and a reliable quartz movement for a premium look without the premium price.

Fiio’s Snowsky Nature over-ear headphones target Hi‑Res Audio listeners with lightweight construction, carbon‑black diaphragms, and faux wood‑grain styling. They offer both unbalanced and balanced cable support and retail for under $50.

Woot is offering the Nintendo Switch 2 for as little as $399 for eligible first-time customers, while a separate promo code lowers the standard $449.99 price to about $427. The limited-time discounts, plus a $439 certified refurbished Mario Kart World bundle, arrive ahead of Nintendo’s planned price increase to $499.99 on September 1, 2026.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 series has surfaced in new regulatory certifications. The listings reveal two models for the global market: the Redmi Note 17 5G and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G.

The Galaxy event kicks off in less than 8 hours: Samsung will be unveiling several new products, most of which you already know in detail from recent leaks. Others however have leaked far less frequently. You can tune in when the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the first international competitor to the iPhone Ultra and a very exciting Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are unveiled for the first time in London. The expected surprise guests are likely to be the first Samsung Android XR glasses, which should become available pretty soon according to fresh new information hours before Galaxy Unpacked.

Dynabook has introduced a new entrant to its well-known and well-regarded Portege family of premium business laptops. Dubbed the Z40L-P, the laptop can be configured with up to a 16-core Intel Core Ultra X9 chip with the extremely powerful Intel Arc B390 iGPU.

Xbox support may be in a worse state than gamers realize. As more supporters lose access to hacked accounts, it strengthens the argument against digital games. A new report highlights Microsoft’s failings to train agents, but the company is considering revamping the recovery process.

Alawar's dystopian train sim Beholder: Conductor is 70% off on Steam, down to $4.19 through August 3, tying its lowest-ever price. It's a divisive but atmospheric spin-off for fans of morally ambiguous, choice-driven storytelling.

Lenovo has updated a 16-inch laptop that impressed us when we reviewed it in late 2025. Already a great 16-inch multimedia laptop, the ThinkBook 16p G6 has been updated to accommodate a more powerful Intel processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU with 50% more VRAM at its disposal.

A Japanese Amazon customer who ordered one Intel Core i5-14400 processor unexpectedly received five, likely due to a warehouse or barcode-scanning error. The total value of the shipping error amounted to more than $1,100.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop globally aimed at businesses. Featuring AMD Zen 5 processors, the EliteBook 8 G2a 14 should be more powerful and more power-efficient than the EliteBook 8 G1a 14 that we reviewed in 2025. HP offers its new 14-inch laptop with up to 64 GB of RAM and an 800-nit display, too.

The capable and well-equipped Lenovo Yoga Tab is now available with a major 37% discount on Lenovo's official US online store. The tablet packs an 11.1-inch 3.2K LTPS display, 256 GB storage, and 12 GB of RAM.

Dell has launched three Alienware gaming laptops in India, pairing Intel’s latest processors with options ranging from the relatively portable 16X Aurora to the high-performance 16- and 18-inch Area-51 models. The lineup offers strong specs for gamers and creators alike.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Mijia Purifying Humidifier 3 Pro, combining rapid humidification with integrated air purification. The smart appliance features a 2,000mL/h output, an 8-liter water tank, advanced sterilization, app controls and more.

Nvidia has quietly raised prices across its Jetson lineup by as much as 101%, despite making no changes to the hardware or issuing an explanation. Industry observers point to rising memory costs and supply constraints, but it remains unclear whether the increases are temporary or permanent.

If you are looking for the ultimate high-end gaming laptop, the new 2026 Razer Blade 18 is definitely a good option. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and the familiar Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, it is equipped with the fastest mobile components you can get.

The Asus Zenbook S14 2026 is equipped with a modern Panther Lake processor from Intel. This results in more CPU performance as well as improved efficiency, but the lower GPU performance also illustrates the big issue of the current CPU generation, and it will not be an improvement for all users.

Early details about the next-generation iQoo 16T have surfaced in a new leak. The smartphone may differ from the standard iQoo 16, particularly in its chipset and cooling system.

Nvidia’s new Synthetic Video Detector helps media organizations identify AI-generated footage in real time, achieving up to 94% accuracy in internal testing, essentially helping solve a problem it has played a huge role in enabling.

Developed and published by Proxy Studios, Zephon is a 4X strategy game in which you'll build cities and manage your resources to help humanity survive. But you'll also have to overcome various challenges and survive numerous threats.

A solo modder has released Gears of War 2: Hollow, an unofficial native PC port offering the full campaign, co-op, Horde, multiplayer, DLC, uncapped frame rates, and resolutions up to 4K. Built from a leaked 2008 developer version, the community project can exceed 200 FPS but retains some lighting glitches and untested online features.

The top-selling PlayStation Store titles demand more than $60. With the $100 GTA 6 Ultimate Edition ranking first, buyers are finding bonus content too tempting. Digital games are more profitable for publishers than PS5 discs, and Deluxe versions are particularly cost-effective.

Philips Hue is set to add a camera to its home theater lineup soon, allowing users to synchronize Philips Hue lights and Lightstrips with games, movies, and TV shows. This will enable both the color and brightness of the lighting to be adjusted to match the content on the screen.

We already know that there will be multiple configurations of the RTX Spark “Superchip,” but Nvidia has not shared those details. However, a new driver version has shed some light on a second configuration.

Acer has released one of its latest 16-inch gaming laptops globally. Equipped with a 165 Hz OLED display, the Predator Helios Neo 16 also contains up to 64 GB of RAM. The 16-inch laptop promises to deliver comparatively long battery life thanks to its Intel Panther Lake processor, too.

DJI's next action camera has surfaced in a new leak. Equipped with a larger battery, the Osmo 360 II also includes a significant camera upgrade that should improve video quality when shooting in 8K.

Leaked firmware reveals that Asus developed ROG Phone 10 and 10 Pro models, codenamed “Boston,” with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips, Wi-Fi 7, and distinct camera systems. The devices were reportedly canceled following Asus’s 2026 withdrawal from the smartphone market, leaving the firmware dump as the clearest record of the unreleased gaming phones.

Lenovo has updated another of its gaming laptops with a new GPU option. Now featuring the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, the LOQ 17IRX10 maintains a 165 Hz display, 245 W charging and an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor to reflect its more budget credentials.

After about a week of teasers, Wallhack has shared that it will unveil a new mouse and keyboard this week. The mouse seems to have swappable batteries, while the 65% keyboard is more of a mystery.

Nvidia has announced a brand-new giveaway, and the grand prize is an RTX 5080. However, this isn't a standard version of the card, as it comes with a custom 007: First Light wrap.

Philips has introduced a brand new gaming monitor with a 32-inch QD OLED panel. The 165 Hz 4K monitor also sports 99% DCI-P3 coverage, and utilizes an RGB Q-Stripe layout to improve text clarity.

The Garmin CIRQA Smart Band was finally officially unveiled today. Garmin is already offering some interesting accessories at launch, though they aren’t particularly inexpensive. Meanwhile, the user manual reveals what function the wearable’s button serves.

The RAM and storage market has been in turmoil for over a year now thanks to massive demand from the AI industry. Fortunately, it looks like there is light at the end of the tunnel, at least for NAND flash.

The Philips 27E2N6900QW is a new 4K 120Hz monitor that has been launched in China. It features a Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel with a 1,000 nits peak brightness rating. There's USB-C PD passthrough, and it costs CNY 5,499, around $811.

A leak claims Casio is readying a matching brown-and-gold trio of Master of G watches — Mudmaster, Mudman, and GravityMaster — for August 2026. If true, this will continue the company's trend of releasing themed multi-model color releases across this lineup.

As the Splatoon Raiders release date arrives, some gamers are already looking ahead to Splatoon 4. The studio didn’t confirm the sequel, but revealed a reason why Raiders shipped first. The developers were anxious to flex the Switch 2 specs, with waves of Salmonids and open-world exploration.