The 5,000 mAh Better Mobile Xperience MagSafe-compatible SolidSafe Duo power bank offers magnetic charging of the Apple iPhone Duo, with a flip-out kickstand. A LCD display in the center of the kickstand ring displays real-time charging status. Updated: 2026-09-10 Product name change.

A Geekbench listing for the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, identified by the Chinese model number M1544F, shows a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro with two cores running at 5.11GHz and an Adreno 850 GPU. The device scored 3,582 in single-core and 12,247 in multi-core on Geekbench 7, with 12GB of memory and Android 17 running HyperOS 4.

Audio-Technica’s new ATH-AL5NC open-back wireless headphones deliver Hi-Res LDAC audio, low-latency gaming performance, and long battery life. Designed for spacious sound without heat build-up, they offer ANC, dual-device connectivity, and optional wired playback.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is receiving a massive firmware update that not only allows you to transfer all data from one console to another, but also finally enables variable refresh rates on a connected smart TV. There are improvements in other areas as well.

Citizen is celebrating 30 years of its Cross Sea (xC) collection with two limited-edition “Midnight Voyage” watches. The pair combine sleek black cases with shimmering blue dials inspired by a glittering cityscape under the night sky.

Casio’s new G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-B1000-1A3 combines a military-inspired colorway with rugged construction, Triple Sensor technology, Bluetooth, solar power, and 200-meter water resistance. The watch is available for preorder in Japan, with global availability yet to be announced.

Seiko has introduced two new Astron GPS Solar Dual-Time Chronographs: the HAB007 and HAB008. They combine titanium cases with newly developed grey ceramic and use the older GPS Solar 5X83 calibre from 2024.

ETA Prime has tested the Minisforum M2 Pro Mini PC. The Mini PC is powered by the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Panther Lake CPU. The Core Ultra X7 358H is a pretty powerful chip with 16 CPU cores and an Intel Arc B390 iGPU capable of driving AAA games.

TU Dresden group theorist Andreas Thom says that OpenAI gave him a misleading answer about whether his private ChatGPT sessions fed the training data behind the Astra proof that built the first non-sofic group. OpenAI has not publicly addressed his posts.

The iQOO Pad Ultra is set to launch soon in China and is expected to come with flagship specs. Now, the company has confirmed the screen size, thickness, and weight of the gaming tablet, and with that, it has become clear that the device is meant to rival the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 and RedMagic Astra 2.

For the finest details: Creality has introduced the Halot-X1 Neo, a new 3D printer designed to capture fine details with high precision. The company is also promoting an AI-assisted workflow for generating 3D prints.

Chrome 153 includes 230 security fixes. Google says an exploit for one of them is already circulating. The patch reaches machines in stages, and it does nothing until the browser is closed and reopened.

A Xiaomi tablet carrying the model number 2612CRPFFC has appeared on Geekbench running a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 12GB of memory, and Android 17, in a listing tied to the unannounced Pad 9 Pro. The device would sit below the Pad 9 Pro Max, which launched in China on 7 September with Xiaomi’s own Xring O3 processor and a 13.3-inch display.

The Insta360 Luna Pro is now available outside China. This gimbal camera comes with a detachable 2-inch OLED display, has a 1-inch sensor with 8K video recording support, and sports 3-axis stabilization. The launch price is $699.99.

The Ugreen P5 has been launched in China, and while it can't offer super-fast charging, it features a sleek design and an integrated USB-C cable. This compact 10,000mAh power bank has an affordable launch price of CNY 119, about $18.

Apple's A20 Pro has surfaced on Geekbench inside the iPhone 18 Pro Max. It comfortably beats early Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Dimensity 9600 Pro results in single-core performance, although Xiaomi's Xring O3 takes the multi-core lead.

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 6 Max is expanding its international availability. Packed with high-end features, the flagship robot vacuum and mop features a self-cleaning mopping roller and a base station.

Baseus has released a new compact 100W charger with a smart display. About the size of an AirPods charging case, the PicoGo Pro AH22 can charge up to three devices at once and comes in a burgundy shade that matches the new iPhone 18 Pro.

PlayStation has stepped away from Hideo Kojima's Physint. The project, which is to be an action-espionage game from Kojima Productions, was at risk of getting canceled. However, Xbox has saved the day, as Kojima is now partnering with Xbox to continue the development of the game.

Qualcomm with a twist: A new, compact computer system offers high performance and supports up to 36 gigabytes of RAM. While its interface selection may be niche for general consumers, it provides exactly what specific industrial buyers need.

High performance in a desktop-friendly chassis: System76’s new workstation is built specifically for local AI workloads and can be configured with dual graphics cards and AMD Ryzen processors across the board.

A modder has built a custom microcontroller-based adapter that transfers Pokémon between an original Game Boy Advance and a Nintendo Switch 2, bridging nearly 24 years of Nintendo hardware. The experimental, unreleased device arrives as Pokémon Bank prepares to shut down on February 25, 2027, threatening a key migration route for Pokémon stored on older systems.

A new compute module makes the Raspberry Pi look seriously outdated—and is tailored specifically for local AI acceleration. While designed as a module, the LattePanda Mu Ultra is also available as a complete development kit.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vavra says DLSS 5’s neural rendering restores the sequel’s intended lighting, shadows, and facial detail without altering its underlying geometry. Critics argue the technology can overpolish visuals, while unofficial tests rely on a leaked build because the game isn't officially supported yet.

Nearly a decade after Microsoft canceled Scalebound, former director Hideki Kamiya is appealing to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to authorize a revival of the action RPG. Microsoft retains the IP rights, but the project currently lacks a publisher, funding, or a development schedule.

The King Seiko Vanac HKF005 adds a glitter-flecked dial inspired by Tokyo at night to the 41 mm faceted steel case, with caliber 8L45, a 72-hour reserve and box sapphire. It reaches Europe in October at 3,400 euros, and it is not a limited-edition.

Real-world hands-on videos have showcased just how visible the newly announced iPhone Duo's crease is. If the early videos are anything to go by, it does appear that the Duo has an edge over its primary foe, the Z Fold8.

OWC has introduced a new Thunderbolt 5 dock with a healthy array of ports, including 140 W host charging, 2.5 G Ethernet, dual HDMI, and a healthy selection of USB Type-A and Type-C ports.

Sony has revealed a brand new lineup of games that will be joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in September 2026. The lineup includes RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, and more.

Children of Morta is a game published by 11 bit studios that explores various themes such as love, hope, uncertainty, and loss. As you play, you'll explore dungeons filled with enemies. And you can currently get it for less than $3 on Steam.

MagicX has provided an early look at an upcoming vertical handheld that will be sold as the Pocket Dream. The handheld will have the same OLED display as the Mini Dream and will be available in different processor variants and the option of Android or Linux.

HP has updated its OmniBook line with a new 17-inch laptop. Featuring a choice of Intel Wildcat Lake processors, the OmniBook 3 17 also contains up to 32 GB of RAM, a Wi-Fi 7-capable modem and a 68 Wh battery.

Acer has finally released one of its new 14-inch laptops internationally. Equipped with a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors, the new TravelMate P4 Spin also contains a 71 Wh battery, up to 32 GB of RAM and a 71 Wh battery in a convertible form factor that weighs around 1.4 kg.

GOG is reviving classic PC game “big box” packaging through downloadable 3D models and high-resolution templates, created with Big Box Collection archivist Benjamin Wimmer. The preservation project offers accurate designs for five games, though collectors must print and assemble the boxes themselves.

No Man’s Sky is marking its 10th anniversary with Cosmos, a major free update that expands space travel through customizable stations, orbital bases, asteroid mining, salvageable hulks and enhanced Star Maps.

A free PC mod called "True First Person" gives Fallout 4 players a full-body perspective, showing legs, clothing and equipment while keeping activities such as crafting and entering power armor in first person. Early reactions praise its added immersion, though console players are excluded from the mod.

Sony’s upcoming update is expected to introduce Enhanced PSSR, promising sharper visuals and fewer artefacts in compatible games without added hardware demands or manual settings. However, the headline upgrade is exclusive to PS5 Pro, leaving standard PS5 owners with mostly routine stability and connectivity improvements.

Modders from the gaming community have developed an OptiScaler fork that cuts the performance hit caused by DLSS 5 NR in half. This could potentially lead to a DLSS5 lite version for older and less potent systems.

Google will invest €13 billion in Finland over the next two years, turning the country into a strategic AI hub in Europe. The money is primarily a bet on AI infrastructure, with the company simultaneously investing in power generation, grids, and energy storage.

Not only are the iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Duo very expensive, but Apple has also raised the prices today for the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17e, and the iPhone Air, meaning that last year’s base model now costs up to $1,099 in the Apple Store.