Leaks / Rumors

Sony’s flagship headphones from 2020 are set to make a comeback six years later as more affordable mid-range headphones. An extensive leak reveals the "new" Sony WH-1000XM4C ahead of time, including new colors and cost-cutting measures.

Apple’s smart home hub featuring a square touchscreen and Siri AI is set to hit the market in just a few months. The code in the latest beta version of macOS 26.7 already reveals some details about the "HomePad," which will apparently offer different watch faces similar to the Apple Watch.

In just a few days, Realme will launch a brand-new mid-range smartphone, which can already be previewed on a teaser website. The device is being marketed as the "Performance King," but is also expected to impress with an especially large battery and an extremely bright display.

The Hasselblad XPan can cost over $6,000 on the used market. GXAce is now addressing the shortage of modern panorama cameras and is showcasing the GX-P1 in two teaser images, shortly before the minimalist camera is officially unveiled.

The first smartphone flagships debuting Qualcomms's new 2nm Snapdragon chipsets have now appeared in a certification listing. Meanwhile, it is becoming increasingly clear that we won’t be seeing the base Xiaomi 18 model at the the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max launch event in China.

After leaks had already revealed the technical specifications and price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, numerous promotional images have now also been leaked, showing the design and new features of the premium mid-range smartphone in detail.

The design of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has changed so little that even iPhone 17 Pro cases can be used with the new model. At least, that’s what a major case manufacturer is suggesting, having already begun selling cases for Apple’s next-generation flagship.

The Motorola Edge 70 Max, which was recently launched, is the first Motorola smartphone to support MagSafe and Qi2 magnetic chargers. However, this may have been just the beginning of Motorola’s magnetic push, as a leak has now revealed the Moto Snap charger.

Logitech’s ultra-lightweight flagship mouse is set to get a successor soon, featuring several significant upgrades, from a new chip and a dramatically extended battery life to an improved sensor for even more precise cursor control.

A major leak surrounding The Duskbloods claims to have revealed all 14 playable characters in FromSoftware's new game. The Bloodsworn allegedly fight using guillotines, poisonous blood and grotesque transformations.

A new Nova Lake-S leak appears to reveal the Core Ultra 9 4950K, a 28-core desktop processor reportedly tested on a Z990 motherboard. The name also suggests Intel is returning to four-digit model numbers after adopting three-digit identifiers with Arrow Lake.

This September will mark the launch of a new species of laptops that will not run on Windows but a completely new operating system by Google. Thanks to an official invitation to a media event taking place in New York, we now know when exactly we can expect all the new Googlebooks from Lenovo, Asus, Acer and HP to name just a few.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has appeared in an official-looking image showing its front and rear designs alongside the S Pen. The 5G variants of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra have also received IMDA certification in Singapore.

While fans digest leaked gameplay videos, journalists may have already played GTA 6. Insider Gaming reports that Rockstar Games has finally let websites experience the title. One scenario is that previews appear after the Netflix Extended Look presentation airs on August 27th.

Multiple GTA 6 in-game clips and map images were leaked today, with fans questioning whether they were genuine or AI-generated. Now, insider NateTheHate claims the in-game footage is over a year old, suggesting it may be from an older build.

A series of GTA 6 leaks has piqued the interest of Rockstar Games followers. Gameplay videos feature Jason playing basketball and driving haphazardly around Leonida streets. The studio has sent DMCA takedown notices to users sharing the alleged in-game footage and a leaked map.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe is set to launch soon and is expected to be a MacBook Neo rival, possibly with an affordable price tag. Ahead of any formal announcement, the complete spec sheets of the 14-inch and 15-inch variants have leaked.

Intel’s Razor Lake processors could bring bLLC to mobile chips, alongside new Griffin Cove P-cores. Leaker Jaykihn also claims Razor Lake-S and HX will retain Xe3 integrated graphics, while Razor Lake-AX will reportedly miss out on bLLC altogether.

Apple is said to be working on AirPods 4 Pro, AirPods with cameras, and the next generation of the base AirPods. The AirPods 5 will have two variants: one with ANC and one without.

According to Nikkei Asia, Google has told suppliers that it plans to move all production of Pixel smartphones, watches, and earbuds out of China by 2027, shifting manufacturing to Vietnam and India amid ongoing US-China trade tensions.

Apple is reportedly falling back into old patterns, offering the most exciting camera upgrade exclusively on the larger and more expensive iPhone 18 Pro Max. Anyone who wants Apple’s best smartphone cameras to date will therefore inevitably have to put up with a large display and a thick body.

Apple is expected to launch numerous new products over the next few months. In the code for macOS Tahoe 26.7, Apple now provides clues about more than 20 new products, including the foldable iPhone Ultra and the long-awaited smart home hub.

NateTheHate hints Microsoft may reveal a surprise first-party game at Gamescom 2026, developed externally, alongside Xbox's 25th anniversary booth lineup.

A short promo or instructional video was discovered in the latest beta version of macOS 26.7 confirming for the first time that Apple will indeed be launching AirPods with a built-in camera, primarily for one specific purpose.

The Samsung Galaxy A08 is expected to succeed the Galaxy A07 as the company’s next entry-level smartphone. Following its earlier FCC certification, the device has now appeared on Google Play Console, marking another step toward launch.

It’s been a long and difficult journey for the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition to arrive on the Switch 2. Although its release date is near, new footage reintroduces some past concerns. Docked mode has limited benefits, while in handheld mode frame rates can dip below 30 fps.

Square Enix may be confident enough to offer a Final Fantasy 7 Revelation playable demo at Gamescom. A German site reported that an interactive version of the RPG will appear at the event. The release date for the remake trilogy’s conclusion does not arrive until Spring 2027.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Ultra are set to be officially unveiled in less than a month. The three smartphones are expected to be the first iPhones to feature a 2-nm ARM chip, which is expected to deliver significant upgrades in terms of performance and power consumption.

A new Huawei blood pressure smartwatch has appeared in new certification listings. The smartwatch is expected to replace the Watch D2, launched in 2024, and could debut in September as the Watch D3.

The iQoo 16 is expected to debut later this year as a flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. A new leak has outlined the phone’s potential camera setup.

Looks like fans are going to have to wait longer to see Resident Evil Veronica, the remake of the 2000 game. Capcom has confirmed the remake will be released in 2027 but doesn’t seem ready to give the public a glimpse.

Xiaomi is expected to launch two new, affordable smartwatches soon, as the Redmi Watch 6 Lite and the Redmi Watch 6 Active are already listed on Amazon as well as on a European price comparison website, which has revealed their design, features, and prices in advance.

While a lot of other Android smartphones have had this feature for years, Pixel phones have been left out for some reason. With Android 17, that might change, as updates to the double-tap-to-lock feature have been spotted in the beta.

A "Pro" feature phone that’s getting four major upgrades. The HMD 102 4G Pro is set to hit the market soon and is expected to outperform the already available HMD 102 4G in several areas. A leak from a reliable source reveals the design and specifications in advance.

According to reports, Microsoft may be considering letting the Call of Duty developers work on Master Chief in the future. Activision is said to have already created an early Halo prototype, while Sledgehammer Games could potentially contribute to a future Halo multiplayer project.

Samsung is gearing up for a big 2027 with the release of not three but up to five new foldable devices. Interestingly, this lineup will include another wide Galaxy Z Fold model, taking the total number of wide Galaxy Z Fold phones to two.

The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 are set to receive three more classic Pokémon games as early as September or October. Rumors suggest that Nintendo will be re-releasing the third generation of Pokémon very soon.

The upcoming OnePlus 16's display is reportedly built on a new BOE X4 light-emitting material that's said to use far less power, last twice as long as the previous X3 material, and come with thinner bezels on all four sides. OnePlus itself has confirmed the phone keeps a 185Hz refresh rate and some gaming-focused extras.

A new benchmark listing has now revealed CPU performance numbers for Google's fresh Google Pixel 11 series. The Tensor G6, as tested on the Pixel 11 Pro XL, delivers a solid performance upgrade over last year's Tensor G5 but remains much worse than the competition.

Kernel logs from Intel's public CI infrastructure confirm desktop Nova Lake-S silicon is booting internally on two test boards, but full specs remain unconfirmed.

HMD hasn't released a flip phone/clamshell phone in more than a year. However, a leak has revealed it has one in development and based on the rumored specs, it won't be a feature phone like its predecessors.

Leaked 3DMark run puts the Pixel 11 Pro's Tensor G6 behind the Tensor G5 and far behind Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The test was reportedly run on an uncontrolled retail floor unit, so treat it as a single unverified data point.

Twenty-four years after Sora first picked up a Keyblade, he's finally getting his own show. Disney confirmed that an original animated series is in development this Friday.

Pre-orders for Phantom Blade Zero began last week, with the game scheduled to release in late October. Much has been said about whether a disc version is on the cards—especially following Sony's new anti-disc policies—and word on the grapevine brings glad tidings, potentially.

Lenovo's upcoming Legion Y700 Infinite gaming tablet has appeared in real-world photos ahead of its launch. The tablet is expected to feature an 8.4-inch OLED display, 5G connectivity, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and 68W charging.

Intel's next budget handheld chip just leaked, and the silicon behind it is already in laptops on shelves right now, with early numbers showing it trading blows with its competitor.

Eight Lego Super Mario sets have leaked for January 2027, priced from $9.99 to $99.99. All of them are said to include minifigures. Six set numbers match an earlier leak, though the per-piece pricing is less generous than the entry cost suggests.

Sony has filed a patent, application number 18/314775, describing an AI-controlled decoy account system designed to identify scammers, spammers, cheaters, and potential predators on PlayStation. The account, described as a pseudo account, is built to mimic the messaging behavior of a targeted demographic and is monitored by a large language model.

There will be a dire lack of "Ultra" phones on the market next year. Xiaomi is rumored to have canceled development of the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, and a new leak now indicates that the Oppo Find X10 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra will also not be available globally.

An international design database is at the center of new rumors regarding a complete design change for Samsungs's upcoming camera flagships for 2027. Drawings suggest a shift to a horizontal camera bar, which could offer several advantages for future Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro users.