A US Army battalion is reportedly resorting to an unusual tactic to encourage soldiers to re-enlist: Those who sign up for another term are said to receive four days off around the launch of GTA 6. However, the unusual offer has yet to be officially confirmed.

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.

LG has launched three new xboom party speakers. The Power 9000, Power 7000 and Power 5000 offer 440W, 340W and 260W of continuous output, respectively. They also come with AI karaoke, multicolor lighting, DJ effects, and Auracast support.

Instead of leisurely stacking blocks, Minecraft Dungeons is all about hunting monsters and loot. The beginner-friendly action RPG is currently available on Steam for half price at just under $10.

Oppo has never been shy about turning its Find X flagships into display specification showcases, and the rumor mill suggests the Find X10 series won't break that habit. From first dynamic refresh rate to per-unit color calibration, Oppo's panels will keep building on their performance history, it seems.

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.

Gears of War: Reloaded has dropped to an all-time low price on Steam. The game is a remastered version of the iconic Gears of War, which was an Xbox and Windows exclusive for a long time. With Gears of War: Reloaded, The Coalition brought the game to PlayStation 5 in August 2025.

Wearable shipments across the world fell 2% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, according to preliminary data from research firm Omdia. Within that decline, Garmin's smartwatch market share grew to 15%, up from 11% a year earlier, while Apple's share slipped from 48% to 46% and Samsung's fell from 17% to 15%.

Hands-on footage of Casio's F-B100W has surfaced from a Japanese watch channel, showing the step tracker bar in use, metal buttons and a textured presentation box. The Bluetooth digital launched August 7 at ¥8,800 (~$55) and sold out quickly.

Microsoft is merging its two Copilot apps. Account migrations start on August 18, 2026, and three features do not survive the move: Deep Research, Podcasts and group chats. The replacement for Deep Research is Researcher, and that one sits behind Microsoft 365 Premium at $19.99 a month.

Midea air conditioners are widely popular. A recent update to the well-known Home Assistant integration now unlocks additional sensors and diagnostic data for smart homes.

Iridium has told the FCC that new ground gateway stations SpaceX is building to support gigabit-speed Starlink service could cause interference that exceeds permissible limits at some of Iridium's own feeder link facilities.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 promises high stability and durability thanks to its titanium-reinforced hinge. We’ll tell you just how rugged this foldable really is in everyday use and whether signs of wear are already apparent after a few weeks.

Ugreen recently launched the four-port Nexode Pro 100W fast charger in the UK, and now, the brand has quietly introduced it in the US. Available through Amazon, the charging brick has a discounted launch price of $54.99.

Tamadenco has launched six semi-solid-state power banks in Japan, from 10,000 to 20,000 mAh. The gel-electrolyte cells promise lower fire risk and 2,000 cycles, though the 67 W output claim comes with a catch buried in the spec table.

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 Minisforum N5 Max is now available with 128GB of LPDDR5x RAM in the global market. This unified memory provides the headroom to run 120B-class models locally, but it has a high retail price. Specifically, the launch price is $3,599.

A Geekom mini PC user reports that a driver package available on the official site contains malware. The executable in question is in the LAN driver folder, and it’s the same one for several AMD models from the brand, including the A7, A8, AE8, AE7, and AX8 Pro. Update: Geekom responded.

Timex expands its Weekender New England collection with two understated 34mm time-only watches, featuring cream dials, quartz movements, and gold- or silver-tone cases. Priced at $139, the compact models pair interchangeable leather straps with 50-meter water resistance and a clean, casual design.

Compact, affordable, and compatible with standard rechargeable cells, the Pi-Ener-lite expansion board temporarily frees the Raspberry Pi Zero from wall power. This makes it a compelling option for power-critical DIY projects.

One Slice of Pizza Games released its medieval trading sim, Medieval Horse Dealer Simulator, on 17 August for $17.99. Early Steam reviews are all positive but too few for a score. There's a peak of 319 concurrent players and a GTX 960 minimum spec.

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.

Canada has pledged up to C$10 billion toward a tentative Churchill Falls deal between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. This replaces the disputed 1969 contract. It covers Gull Island, wind power and transmission — but key terms are still unsettled.

Garmin has launched a new stable update to several of its latest high-end smartwatches. A departure from recent software releases, System Software 22.43 should introduce various improvements aimed at refining security on both the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro.

Xiaomi has released a new 25-inch gaming monitor. Available internationally, the Gaming Monitor G25i 2026 is relatively cheap too at ~$113. Still, Xiaomi's new gaming monitor still masters a 240 Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync Premium support and 400 nits peak brightness.

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.

Thousands of players are reporting issues with Apex Legends today. Many were suddenly kicked out of matches and are now unable to join new games, with server issues appearing to be the cause.

The new Asus ExpertBook PM5 G2 impresses with a matte 144 Hz WQHD display, a powerful Ryzen CPU, and solid battery life. This 16-inch business notebook is well-equipped for the demands of the workday.

Casio has expanded the global availability of its Bluetooth-enabled ABL-100WE-2A and ABL-100WE-7A Vintage watches. The retro-styled models add step tracking, smartphone syncing, world time, alarms, and other practical features while retaining a replaceable battery with up to two years of life.

Set in Ancient Rome, Total War: Rome Remastered is currently available for less than $6 on Steam. You can choose a faction, conquer other cities, and use various strategies to lead your troops in real-time battles.

Dell has started selling new XPS 13 configurations with Intel's Core Ultra 7 355, up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. The laptop has a 13.4-inch 2,560 x 1,600 touchscreen with up to a 120 Hz refresh rate, starting at 14,464 yuan (around $2,145) in China.

The Marshall Stanmore III Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon at 50% off the MSRP. It delivers powerful sound for podcasts and music using dual 15-watt drivers and a 50-watt woofer. The speaker can be connected directly to turntables using RCA connectors.

Cursor introduced Origin, a code hosting and pull request platform built into its own editor, rolling out in beta to paid users the same day GitHub fought a major service outage.

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch laptop internationally. Equipped with a built-in numberpad, the V15 Gen 6 also boasts over 18 hours of battery life in official tests thanks to its 47 Wh battery and power-efficient AMD processors.

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.

Vertical turntables showcase vinyl better during playback, but often compromise on sound quality as a result. Not so with the new Ruka Studio TD-1, which aims to combine a design that is as unusual as it is modern with hi-fi sound.

Lenovo has quietly released a new 15-inch gaming laptop. Featuring a 165 Hz display, the LOQ Essential 15IRH11 also contains up to 32 GB of RAM, a 60 Wh battery, Nvidia RTX graphics and a choice of new Intel processors.

Timex has added the Peanuts x Legacy Mini Heart Hug at $229, putting Snoopy on a 25 mm gold-tone dress watch with a fluted bezel. The TW6A07400 uses a sunray dial with applied indices, a mineral crystal and a gold-tone steel bracelet.

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.

Casio’s F-B100W-1A and F-B100W-3A are now available in the UK for £55, blending the F-91W’s retro styling with Bluetooth connectivity and step tracking.The practical upgrades make them compelling low-maintenance smartwatch alternatives, though Casio has yet to confirm a launch for wider international markets.

Supreme has announced a special edition of the JBL Go 5 for its Fall/Winter 2026 collection. The speaker originally comes in red, but this version has Supreme's signature logo and white buttons.

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.

Asus has expanded availability for its latest ROG Raikiri 2 Pro PC controller outside China. The controller, at the time of publication, is available in the US as a German import, but that should change soon.

With the Pad 20 Pro, Honor is introducing a brand-new mid-range tablet designed to deliver near-flagship performance. Featuring a 165 Hz display, a 10,100 mAh battery, and Wi-Fi 7, the tablet promises impressive specs.

Casio has released three new sporty G–Shock watches in countries across North America and Europe. The GBA950-1A4, the GBA950-7A2 and the GBA950-9A3 are Bluetooth watches with a hybrid dial.