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The Casio A130WE-3A and the A130WE-9A vintage watches are now available in India. The company has advertised these watches as "retro-futuristic," a fusion of digital and analog. Both get a square resin case paired with a stainless steel band. Plus, both feature world time across 48 cities and an amber LED backlight.

Konami launches Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 on August 27, 2026. Play MGS4, Peace Walker, and Ghost Babel on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC.

YouTube now counts a view the moment playback starts, with no minimum watch time, across Shorts, long-form videos and live streams. Public view counts will climb faster without more people actually watching. Earnings are unaffected, and the stricter number lives on as engaged views in YouTube Analytics.

Japanese retailers are listing early September for the next Casio F-B100W delivery, though back-orders mean unreserved stock may not even show up until late in the month. Obon holiday closures were responsible for stalled distribution after launch.

The Xring O3 has now been detailed, and one of the first devices to be powered by this flagship SoC has been confirmed. It will be the Xiaomi 18 Fold, which was previously rumored to be called the Mix Ultra.

The Lecoo Air 16 Core Edition, powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake platform, has been unveiled in China. This MacBook Neo rival from Lenovo features a slim and lightweight design, but the display doesn't bring any fancy specs. The launch price is CNY 4,699, around $699.

Apple is preparing to launch a new 24-inch iMac powered by the upcoming M6 processor before the end of 2026. The desktop refresh will feature new color options and efficiency improvements driven by the 2-nanometer M6 chip.

Anthropic is investigating elevated errors affecting several Claude models, including Opus 5, after another service disruption on August 24. The outage also hit Claude Code and follows multiple incidents recorded earlier this month at once.

A brightness comparison shows that the Pixel 11 Pro's camera flash and torch are dimmer than those of rivals like the Galaxy Z TriFold and iPhone 17e. The likely culprit is the same diffuser that powers the HiLight notification ring, which sits directly over the main flash LED.

Sony has begun sending emails to PlayStation users, serving as a stark reminder that digital game purchases are merely licenses to play rather than actual ownership of the product. The poorly timed reminder arrives just as the company faces mounting criticism over its controversial decision to completely phase out physical game releases starting in 2028.

The black Casio F-B100W-1A has sold out on Casio's UK store a week after launch, leaving only the teal F-B100W-3A at £55. For reference, Japan's entire launch allocation cleared on day one. No US pricing has been announced as of writing.

Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij dismisses recent GTA 6 leaks as inconsequential, arguing they are unlikely to affect the game’s launch or long-term success. Take-Two is taking a harder line, giving Discord until September 4 to disclose the identity of leaker CyberLeek under a DMCA subpoena.

The dark smooth gray surfaces attract unsightly fingerprints more quickly and easily than on even most ThinkPads.

Interest in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta waned as the first weekend unfolded. Steam player counts dwindled from 115,145 to under 38,000 as known issues piled up. Reviews on Valve’s site focus on performance drawbacks and an unfair aim-assist.

Gigabyte is reportedly preparing to launch a new 27-inch gaming monitor with a 240 Hz WOLED panel. The 4K gaming monitor will boast dual-mode functionality, as well as RGB-stripe subpixel layout for improved text clarity.

Mark Gurman, a reliable analyst, has revealed that early testers who have been fortunate enough to play around with Apple's first foldable, likely called the iPhone Ultra, have nothing but good things to say about their experience - unless someone wants to shoot using a telephoto lens.

In Norland, a medieval strategy game, you'll need to help your kingdom grow while facing numerous dangers. Every decision counts, and you'll have to make the right choices depending on the situation.

Double Fine has regained the intellectual property and publishing rights to Psychonauts 2, Keeper, and Kiln following its split from Microsoft, allowing game revenue to flow directly to the independent studio. After cutting 23 jobs, the developer is also preparing an Amnesia Fortnight Kickstarter campaign to fund its next commercial project.

The new HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 AI aims to lead the business class with up-to-date AMD power, a superb keyboard, and an extremely energy-efficient display. Yet, this expensive, long-lasting machine stumbles when it comes to its aluminum chassis.

While users are limited to just five color presets in settings, a new Pixel 11 Pro teardown reveals what is actually under the hood. Disassembly confirms the HiLight module features a dedicated ring of eight physical RGB LEDs surrounding the camera flash.

Leaker Ice Universe has shared a new render suggesting the Galaxy S27, S27+, and S27 Pro will stick with the vertical camera layout seen on the current S26 series, leaving the Ultra as the only model to potentially receive an overhaul.

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch ThinkPad laptop globally. With up to 64 GB of RAM, the ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 also delivers over 30 hours of battery life in official tests, thanks to the power efficiency of Intel's Panther Lake architecture.

Xiaomi has launched a new budget smartwatch globally. Already officially sold in Europe, the Smart Band 11 Active combines a 1.47-inch display with up to 21 days of battery life. The new wearable will be available globally in three finishes, too.

AMD has a strong lineup of mobile CPUs, with Zen5 chips still doing well against Intel Panther Lake. There is only one issue: Its GPUs in the mid-range, as the HP ZBook 8 G2a 14 demonstrates in our review.

Contrary to previous years, there will be at least three, most likely even four flagship Zeiss camera phones this year: In addition to the Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, there will also be the regular Vivo X500 and X500e. New images and information from a leaker highlight some of the differences in specs and design.

Garmin is preparing to unleash a new batch of wearables. Launching before the end of August, the event appears to focus on rugged smartwatches that will withstand extended exposure to seawater.

Fans may finally know the GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look runtime before its August 27th premiere. As expected, a BBC article listed a length that far exceeds previous trailers. Earlier leaks hinted that the Rockstar showcase could last 20 minutes or release in 3 episodes. Update (August 23 6 PM CEST): The BBC has now removed the "30-minute" text from the article.

The ninth Cyberleek video shows Jason stealing a truck from an NPC at a gas station. An explosion follows, along with a cutscene teasing gameplay with his partner. If Rockstar is unable to stop the clips, the next GTA 6 leak could include Jason and Lucia completing a mission.

Developed by the Polish studio Eremite Games, Against the Storm takes you into a dark fantasy world filled with threats and mysteries. Be sure to follow the Queen's orders, establish numerous settlements, and explore different biomes.

Lenovo has started selling its first ThinkPad with Intel Wildcat Lake processors in the US. Configurable with up to a Core 7 350, 32 GB of RAM, and a 120 Hz touchscreen, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 costs less than its Panther Lake counterpart.

Featuring an optional keyboard and LoRa support for off-grid communication without Wi-Fi or cellular networks, LilyGo's K230 Kit is a mobile RISC-V handheld platform designed for fast text entry.

The next-gen Xiaomi Xring SoC has been officially announced, and the company is set to offer some initial details about the chipset on a live stream scheduled for August 23, 2026. Its name hasn’t been confirmed yet.

Chinese humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt’s 100m world record, but their messy finishes show there is still plenty of room for improvement. The World Humanoid Robot Games games are also testing whether these machines can move beyond impressive speed and handle real-world tasks autonomously.

After a well known leaker revealed what appears to be the final camera plateau design of Samsung’s next flagship camera phone a few hours ago, additional CAD models have now surfaced, suggesting two different sizes for the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Asus has released the Pad (T3201) in China for CNY 3,999 (about $594), following its earlier launch in India. The Chinese version comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, while the rest of the hardware remains largely unchanged.

The Xiaomi P25 has been leaked. It's a high-capacity power bank with the reported capacity being 27,000mAh. The leaker also shares that the multi-port fast charging support is at 250W, while single-port power output maxes out at 140W. There's reportedly a built-in retractable cable as well.

Xiaomi has expanded its smart home lineup on YouPin with the Mijia Robot Vacuum 7C. Priced at roughly $340 (€293), the new flagship refresh ditches traditional spinning pads for an active self-cleaning roller mop, combined with 30,000 Pa suction and anti-tangle hair cutting.

(Update: Clarifications on the state of CyberLeek's sites and accounts) After days of dodging takedowns and copyright strikes, CyberLeek's last remaining outlet just went quiet. Whether this prevents future leaks, however, is a doubtful prospect at best.

The next-generation Garmin Fenix 9 series could be officially unveiled as early as next week. Ahead of any formal announcement, 18 distinct models have already appeared on a retailer's website, coinciding with invitations to an upcoming Garmin launch event.

Nvidia is raising the cost of its AI servers by more than 15% in many cases as soaring memory prices add to the cost of AI infrastructure. The move could make already expensive data center projects even more costly and push tech giants to accelerate development of their own AI chips.

Lego is reportedly planning to release a set based on the original PlayStation console. The news of the set, which will include the original controller and feature dioramas of classic games, comes shortly after Mattel released a set based on the original Xbox console.

OpenAI has switched on Computer History in the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK. On a Mac it turns your app and website activity into a timeline and into memories. It stays off until you turn it on, and OpenAI's own documentation flags three things worth reading first.

The Infinix Xpad 30 Pro has been launched in certain regions, and it's expected to reach more soon. It's essentially an affordable tablet with an 11-inch display featuring 2.5K resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The launch price in the Philippines is around $227 for the 12/128GB variant.

The Asus ROG USB-C10G is now available on Amazon US. While it's being offered as a UK import, the price is better than in the UK and China. Specifically, the USB-C dongle with 10GbE is being offered at $98.87.

Initial support will arrive on standard flagships before expanding to Razr foldables, backed by 7 years of full updates and direct porting help from Motorola. Powered by flagship Snapdragon chips, the new Graphene-powered phones will offer improved hardware isolation, mature MTE, and faster performance than Tensor-powered Pixels.

(Update: CAD model also shows other Galaxy S27 variant) Using a sketch and a cryptic message, one of the most well-known leakers appears to have revealed the final design of the Galaxy S27 Ultra Triple-Cam months ahead of the launch. According to the leak, the horizontal bar design reminiscent of a Google Pixel, that has been shown repeatedly lately is out. The potential new design, while looking a lot like recent iPhones, could still offer advantages in everyday use.

A fresh Geekbench AI listing for Samsung's S5E9975 (Exynos 2700) shows the same 1+4+1+4 CPU cluster spotted in April, now clocked dramatically higher.

The Honor Turbo is the company’s new mid-range smartphone and is now listed on its official website. It features a Snapdragon chipset, 5G connectivity, and a large battery.

Nintendo used seven DMCA notices and GitHub’s fork-network rule to remove 401 Switch emulator repositories, including 311 tied to the Suyu project. The campaign extends Nintendo’s legal strategy against emulators that allegedly circumvent its encryption protections using proprietary cryptographic keys.

The Modern Warfare 4 Beta is live for pre-order customers, and a Reddit user has discovered a new version of DLSS, along with DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction files. While DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction was already scheduled for release this month, this is the first time it's being implemented in any game.