Since its formation, the Milky Way has merged with other galaxies, contributing to its current shape and composition. But recently, astronomers have found evidence of another merger that occurred shortly after the Big Bang.

A new leak suggests Qualcomm is borrowing the "Extreme" branding from its laptop chips for its next flagship mobile platform, ditching the "Pro" name that had circulated for months.

A reliable insider has provided a glimpse of the tense atmosphere inside Rockstar Games. The studio’s strong security protocols didn’t stop GTA 6 leaks of a playable build. Regardless, Cyberleek won’t disrupt a marketing campaign that includes the upcoming Netflix special.

HP has added a new OmniBook 3 16 configuration with AMD's Ryzen 7 H 255 processor, 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. The laptop also has a 16-inch 2.5K 240 Hz display, a 68 Wh battery and a 1.64 kg chassis. In China, it is priced at 6,399 yuan (about $952).

Sony has finally unveiled an extensive look at Silent Hill: Townfall’s gameplay. The game appears to follow the model of Silent Hill 2 Remake, with similar melee and firearm-based combat.

Garmin has delivered a new update for many of its popular mid-range smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update aims to improve connectivity across the Forerunner series in a specific area.

Lenovo has launched a new 15-inch gaming laptop globally. Equipped with a 165 Hz display, the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 dispenses with Nvidia graphics in favour of the Arc B390 found inside the Core Ultra X7 358H. Intel's Panther Lake platform promises to provide superior battery life than many competing gaming laptops, too.

Amazon is offering two 40mm Timex Expedition Scout field watches at notable discounts, including a black-dial model for $37, or 37% off. With a quartz movement, 50-meter water resistance, Indiglo backlighting, and a leather strap, the Scout is a practical, affordable everyday watch with classic military styling.

Activision has released detailed system requirements for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta. Along with the minimum and recommended system requirements, the publisher has also announced a new shader pre-loading feature to go with its TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements for anti-cheat software.

Acer has finally started selling one of its lightest 14-inch laptops internationally. Weighing just 990 g, the new Swift Edge 14 combines a 65 Wh battery with a 120 Hz OLED display, up to 32 GB of RAM, and a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors.

Seiko has launched a watch based on the Setouchi Blue One Piece Shinkansen. It is now open for order at ¥76,780 (~$482) including tax. The steel quartz chronograph has a Hardlex crystal and 10 bar rating, and ships from mid-January 2027.

Nitecore has unveiled the NWE10, a particularly loud acoustic emergency signaling device that charges via USB-C. It also offers modes designed to help users locate one another within a group.

A prototype identified as the Poco F9 Ultra has reportedly appeared on Geekbench 7, scoring 2,980 in single-core and 10,030 in multi-core testing. The listing shows a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with 16GB of RAM and Android 16.

The Baseus PicoGo Pro is a newly revealed charger in China, and with its compact form factor and smart display, it stands as a direct rival to the 45W Anker Nano. It can even recognize a predefined set ot devices. The launch price is CNY 129, about $19.

Xiaomi has launched the new Poco M8x smartphone in the Indian market. The new 5G-enabled smartphone features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset and a large 7,900 mAh battery with 45 W wired charging support. Interestingly, the device also supports 22.5 W reverse-wired charging.

Adobe is significantly expanding its generative creative platform Firefly by making three key audio tools available to all users. Firefly can now generate music, voices, and sound effects from simple prompts. All audio content is explicitly cleared for use in commercial video projects. The company is also adding leading models such as Google's Gemini.

Lenovo has finally released one of its Intel Wildcat Lake-based ThinkPads in the US. Also available in Canada and elsewhere as part of a global release, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 combines efficient processors with a 400-nit display and upgradeable memory for $1,399.

In Total War: Rome II - Emperor Edition, you return to Ancient Rome during the Roman Republic’s expansion. Choose your side, develop your faction and armies, and defeat your opponents in real-time tactical battles.

Take-Two is taking legal action against the hacker group, starting by trying to identify who the people behind the screens are or where they might be located. This comes ahead of the Netflix extended look and marketing push planned to promote GTA 6.

The Swiss-made Q Timex GMT is down to $134 on the bracelet and $104 on rubber at Jomashop, below the TW2V38100's $164 Amazon low. Jomashop is a grey-market seller, so Timex's warranty does not apply and the 1-year coverage comes from the retailer instead.

Enterprise SSD prices have soared as AI infrastructure drives demand for storage, with a 30TB TLC drive now costing around $22,600. HDDs are far cheaper, but securing their supply through 2027 is becoming increasingly difficult.

A fresh GTA 6 leak reportedly contains more than two minutes of driving footage featuring an alleged Bugatti Divo-inspired hypercar. The clip also appears to show new carjacking mechanics and NPC behaviour.

Xiaomi has launched the new affordable smartwatch, the Redmi Watch 6 Active, in China. The company’s new smartwatch now comes with a slim design, an AMOLED panel, and IP68 water resistance. Plus, it supports an always-on display and 140 sports modes.

Just how fast are the most powerful smartphones, really? Geekbench 7 aims to provide an answer with new tests and more realistic workloads. We take a look at the current performance elite and put the results into perspective.

A Xianyu seller who previously sold leaked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro engineering samples has now listed chips said to be MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 and an unannounced flagship model, possibly from the Dimensity 9600 series.

Up to 200 players and bots, fully destructible battlefields and plenty of gallows humor – the chaotic Battlefield alternative Over The Top: WWI is free to play on Steam over the weekend and will then be available at its lowest price ever.

Not all charging cables are created equal. Whether it's data transfer speed, charging power, or maximum video resolution: anyone buying a new USB cable today has to look out for more than just the right connector. A project on Kickstarter is now presenting a cable that can do even more thanks to its built-in display.

Leaked images point to a rectangular addition to Casio's Beside line, the BMS-105, in four references with sapphire crystals and Roman numerals. The leaker places the launch in September; however, Casio has confirmed nothing.

After years of waiting, the community got its first real look at GTA 6 gameplay not from Rockstar, but from a leaker. Many fans had imagined things differently. Reddit is now debating whether Rockstar itself bears some of the blame.

The panoramic glass roof of the premium 3-row Genesis GV90 electric SUV carries the world's first rooftop airbag protection against extreme rollover scenarios. The luxury family SUV has heated floors and no B-pillars.

The AGM PAD P3 Compact is a rugged 8.68-inch Android tablet designed for one-handed use. It features a 120 Hz display, MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, while the Global version also supports 4G and eSIM.

The Geekom IT13 Max is a compact mini PC with powerful Intel hardware, extensive features, and fast Wi-Fi. In our review, the system demonstrates its strengths in terms of computing power and value for money but also reveals some weaknesses. The mini PC is currently available for $799.

The Teclast ArtPad was recently detailed in the global market, and the affordable tablet has now launched in China. It's retailing for CNY 1,099, about $163, and a big highlight is its large 120Hz display that's paired with a 10,000mAh battery.

The Xbox Series X25 was unveiled during the Xbox Game Showcase back in June, and Microsoft is currently expected to reveal more details during Gamescom 2026. However, it looks like its price and release date have already leaked.

Koelnmesse and game confirm Gamescom 2026 has sold out its entire 233,000 sqm exhibition floor with 1,600 exhibitors and record indie participation.

Leaked street photos allegedly showing Jay Chou with an unreleased vivo phone in Melbourne match design cues rumored for the X500 Pro Max, which is expected to launch in September.

The panel is aimed at high-end gaming laptops and moves past the 240Hz ceiling previous laptop OLED panels have held. Samsung also showed two QD-OLED monitor panels, a 31.5-inch 4K panel and a 34-inch 21:9 ultrawide panel, both running at 360Hz.

A new software update for Amazfit smartwatches introduces enhanced map rendering, smoother navigation, and expanded compatibility with the screenless Helio Strap (Pro).

The Google Pixel 11 Pro is powered by the 3nm Tensor G6 chipset. The flagship phone has now been put through consecutive benchmark tests, overall showing off mediocre CPU by 2026 standards but, more importantly, significant GPU thermal throttling.

Samsung ships a security patch every month. It does not renew the preinstalled browser, which gets its updates through the Play Store and the Galaxy Store instead. And which Chromium base it builds on there is something Samsung has not published for Android in more than two years. What researchers found on a Galaxy S25, and how to check which build is running on your phone.

ThreatFabric has documented Manic, a new Android threat that watches 169 apps, among them banking, eID and authenticator apps across Europe. Manic lifts the PIN straight off the app's real keypad, so no fake banking screen ever shows up. And when the phone is offline, it pushes the data out through a second infected phone nearby.

Lenovo has started selling the ThinkPad T1g Gen 9 in the US. Succeeding the Arrow Lake-powered Gen 8, it brings newer Intel Panther Lake processors with vPro support. Pricing starts at $4,109 with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU and 64GB of LPCAMM2 RAM.

The RayNeo iO Smart Glasses are the latest entry in the company’s smart glass range, which currently includes the X2 and X3 Pro. The GT Series will join the Air series with more premium features and a higher price point.

The Beelink EQi13 now has a new and affordable configuration, and it features the Intel Core i5 13420H instead of the 13500H that the mini PC initially released with. All the other specs remain pretty much the same, and the launch price is $499.

Casio has brought the Baby-G BGD10KG-2 and BGD10KG-4 to the US at $99 each, well above the ¥11,550 Japanese price. The compact digital detaches from its band into a silicone holder, turning the watch into a wearable charm.

New and reliable details have emerged regarding the first Amazfit smartwatch with solar charging. Updated app code not only confirms the wearable's existence, but also points to a dedicated mode designed to maximize solar charging efficiency.