Sony wants to develop new characters that could eventually grow into internationally recognized brands. The first candidate is a thoughtful bear named Nemu, who, despite his name, is not actually an owl.

The brand-new Cubot KingKong Dura aims to set itself apart from the competition with a particularly rugged, waterproof smartphone whose battery can be replaced without having to remove the back cover. The manufacturer has already confirmed many details about the device’s features ahead of its launch.

Epic Games is working on a native Linux client for its store. The announcement has raised hopes for seamless integration with the Steam Deck and Steam Machine – and even for Fortnite on SteamOS.

The Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 convertible laptop that launched earlier this year is now on sale at a big discount. The laptop packs a Ryzen AI 5 430 APU, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512 GB of expandable storage. There is a 14-inch 1200p touch-sensitive OLED panel around the front.

Xiaomi has already delivered more than 500,000 SU7-series EVs in China. The tech giant needed just 28.5 months to reach this milestone. However, anyone now hoping for an affordable Xiaomi EV costing around €12,500 will be disappointed: Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has ruled out such an electric car for the foreseeable future.

Lenovo has launched a new 14-inch laptop in China with Intel's Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 120 Hz IPS display. It weighs around 1 kg, features Arc 140V graphics and dual SSD slots, and starts at CNY 8,499 (around $1,260).

In just a few days, Xiaomi will unveil the Poco M8x, a brand-new mid-range smartphone. Xiaomi is already giving a sneak peek at the sleek design in green and gold and confirms that the mid-range smartphone is equipped with a brand-new ARM processor.

The FC300-CS is an all-in-one desktop where the display and the computer unit come apart, so either one can be replaced on its own instead of needing to replace the whole machine. That's different from most sealed all-in-ones like Apple's iMac.

Ubuntu’s use through Windows Subsystem for Linux is growing faster than its native desktop user base. A Canonical executive says WSL users could soon outnumber people running Ubuntu as their primary operating system.

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 Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70 Plus) offers innovative camera features: Thanks to its sturdy hinge, this clamshell foldable can take selfies without a tripod or be held like a camcorder. Here’s an overview of what's possible.

A revived full-carbon G-Shock square could cost far more than the 2023 original; Japanese sources are placing the GCW-B5000 at between ¥350,000 and ¥450,000. Casio has confirmed nothing, but a certification listing hints at a launch this year.

ETA Prime has put the Minisforum X1 Lite Mini PC with the Ryzen 7 255 and 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and the OneXGPU 2 eGPU dock through its paces in AAA games. The results are super positive, as the AMD Radeon RX 7800M-powered OneXGPU 2 provides enough horsepower to run AAA games at 1440p.

Currently on sale on Steam and developed by Creative Assembly, Total War: Attila immerses you in late antiquity as the Scourge of God threatens Europe. You'll have to choose your faction and do whatever it takes to achieve your goals.

Six signs are supposed to give away a synthetic voice on the phone. Two of them appear in no source at all, three are technically obsolete, and the one that still works has nothing to do with sound. The largest listening study to date also shows that people are not getting better at catching fakes. They are getting worse at believing real voices.

The GMKtec Neo-X1 series is now available to purchase. This gaming PC lineup features AMD MoDT boards with up to Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, and the Pro model has the desktop Nvidia RTX 5070. The starting launch price is $2,099.99.

There's a new configuration available for the Acer Go Air, and this new MacBook Neo rival is powered by an Intel Wildcat Lake processor, the Core 5 320. It also sports a 120Hz display and Thunderbolt 4 ports. The launch price is CNY 5,499, about $815.

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.

In China, the entry-level Robot Phone model costs 33 percent more than the Vivo X300 Ultra and 25 percent more than the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with the same storage capacity. The first retailers are now offering to import it for you but apart from even higher prices in Europe and other international markets, you have to be aware of some restrictions with the Chinese model.

Citizen is adding another Star Wars-inspired watch to its lineup, this time putting Luke Skywalker front and center. The new AW1910-48W combines a black-and-green dial featuring Luke’s silhouette and green lightsaber with Citizen’s light-powered Eco-Drive movement.

Timex has launched the Peanuts x Expedition Scout at $129. It replaces the usual 24-hour scale with compass point markers. The TW2Y84800 scores a light blue Snoopy dial with a 40 mm brushed case, mineral crystal, date window and 50 m water resistance.

Thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon, the capable 160 W Ugreen Nexode Pro fast charger is now available with a major 33% discount on the platform. This GaN charger supports a total of five output ports, including four Type-C and a single Type-A port.

Barely a week after the Pixel Watch 5's debut, an unreleased Google wearable has appeared in marketing images for the new Pixel 11 series. The device, which is speculated to be a new Fitbit wearable, has a display, albeit an oblong one, unlike the Fitbit Air.

According to a recent announcement made by KTC, the prominent mini LED monitor player is gearing up to introduce price hikes across its product segments. Clearly, rising PC component costs have seized yet another victim, causing even more difficulties for budget-conscious PC shoppers.

AOC has introduced a new variant of its 27" 4K IPS gaming monitor, the AG276UZ. The new entrant retains most of its sibling specifications with the notable addition of circular polarized technology to simulate natural light, thereby improving readability and reducing eye strain.

The lightweight XPPen Artist Ultra 14 is a slim 14‑inch OLED drawing tablet offering accurate colors, customizable controls, and single‑cable USB-C connectivity to laptops and desktops. It offers Calman color calibration, 99% coverage of major color spaces, and two styluses.

One of the largest versions of the LG C6 is experiencing its steepest discount. The 77-inch OLED TV employs a Tandem panel for the first time, making colors in movies and TV shows more vivid. At Greentoe, the 4K display is nearly $900 under the lowest Amazon sale price.

Despite a busy first half of the year, Boox is expected to launch more devices soon. A report has revealed four devices on the way including a new Palma model, the Note Air6 C, and more.

HP has launched a new 16-inch workstation laptop globally. Already released in the US, the updated ZBook Fury G1i supports up to 192 GB RAM, has a 99 Wh battery and leverages Intel's newer Arrow Lake HX 'Plus' processors.

Lenovo has released a new ThinkStation desktop internationally. Available with a range of AMD processors, the ThinkStation P4 also comes with up to the Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell, 256 GB of RAM and 33 TB of storage. The new desktop can be configured with advanced liquid cooling and dual 10 Gbit LAN, too.

The memory shortage has produced frightening predictions for the PS6 price. However, an analyst thinks that PlayStation transitioning away from physical games could reduce its cost. Earning more from digital game sales and PS Plus subscriptions, Sony can subsidize the disc-less console.

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.

Wildcat is great and all especially for the price, but the next XPS 13 configuration is going to be much more capable and have longer legs.

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.

Using the TESS satellite, astronomers have discovered a rare brown dwarf orbiting a massive star. By analyzing data from the satellite, they were able to determine the age of this system and formulate hypotheses about its formation.

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.

Turns out a shapeshifting Ditto rebuilding a farm is exactly what Switch 2 owners wanted. It also became Koei Tecmo's best-selling game ever in the process.

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.

Less than a year after launch, Microsoft is moving its animated AI companion, Mico, from the chatbot to the classroom. The move coincides with a merger of the consumer and Microsoft 365 Copilot apps, which begins rolling out on August 18.