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 OnePlus Pad 2 Pro tablet review
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The new Smart Ice and Water Dispenser. (Image source: Ecozy)

Ecozy Smart Ice and Water Dispenser launches as hyper-modern new cold drinks solution

Ecozy promises cold drinks with futuristic precision and convenience with its new Smart Ice and Water Dispenser. It is rated for "no-mess, no-scoop" maintenance that involves a touch-free filling system and a self-cleaning feature...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2025 16:09
The GMK K12 is set to start at around $293 in China. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: GMKtec - edited)

GMK K12 debuts as new affordable mini PC with OCuLink and up to 24 TB of storage

The GMKtec K12 has made its official debut as a new affordable mini PC with the Ryzen 7 H 255. This brand-new AMD system has USB4 and OCuLink ports and starts at CNY 2,099 in China, which converts to around $293.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Jul 2025 15:45
The 15 Ultra. (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Xiaomi 16 Ultra tipped to launch much earlier than expected

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is an Android smartphone projected to launch as the last member of its 16 series, as with its Leica-branded predecessor. That might not actually be the case, as the upcoming flagship is now thought to gain a se...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2025 15:08
The OnePlus 13. (Image source: OnePlus)

Deal | OnePlus 13 deal: Flagship phone with 512GB storage gets $100 off and a free case

The OnePlus 13 with 512 GB of internal storage is currently $100 off with a promo code. A free case worth up to $39 is also available as an optional gift.
Huzefa Baloch, 27 Jul 2025 14:51
Keenon XMAN-F1 unveiled as potentially versatile humanoid robot

Keenon XMAN-F1 unveiled as potentially versatile humanoid robot

A new addition to the growing truly bipedal robot has been introduced at an AI conference in Shanghai. The XMAN-F1 by Keenon is touted to deliver convincingly humanoid mobility and dexterity. It is backed to be of service in certa...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jul 2025 14:24
Video: Forget the RTX 5090? - Asus ROG Scar 16 vs. Strix G16 Review

Video: Forget the RTX 5090? - Asus ROG Scar 16 vs. Strix G16 Review

With the ROG Scar 16, Asus has scaled down the already excellent 18" version into a much more portable form, all while maintaining the same "clean" design, fantastic Mini-LED display, great port selection, and impressive performance. However, there is also the Strix G16, which features a standard IPS panel but generally shares the same qualities. In its RTX 5080 configuration, it once again raises the value question compared to RTX 5090 laptops.
Alexander Wätzel, 27 Jul 2025 14:18
All the DLCs of Deep Rock Galactic are also on sale on Steam. Pictured: an edited screenshot of the game. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam game deal: 'Midweek' sale drops critically-acclaimed co-op FPS below $9

Deep Rock Galactic, a top-rated co-op FPS game, has seen a hefty discount on Steam. Thanks to this "midweek" sale, the title has dropped to $8.99, which is a 70% price cut from what it generally goes for.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Jul 2025 13:57
Only the configuration with the Ryzen AI Max Pro 380 is available. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: HP)

Z2 Mini G1a: HP's AMD Strix Halo mini PC becomes available to purchase

Introduced at CES 2025, the HP Z2 Mini G1a is now available to purchase in the US. The official store, however, has only the AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 380 configuration available, but the other Strix Halo CPU options are up for pre-ord...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Jul 2025 12:38
An image from the PC game Windstrom: The Legend of Khiimori. (Image source: Steam)

Medieval survival game that blends Death Stranding and RDR2 to be released at the end of the year

This game, which combines elements of Death Stranding and Red Dead Redemption 2, has released a trailer and is generating huge excitement. No release date has been announced yet, although it is scheduled for the end of 2025.
Alexis Stegmann, 27 Jul 2025 11:00
TSMC’s 2nd Japanese plant volume production now set for H1 2029. Pictured: TSMC's silicon wafer (Image source: TSMC)

TSMC’s second Kumamoto fab reportedly slips to 2029 as attention shifts to U.S. expansion

TSMC’s second Kumamoto plant is now slated for volume production in H1 2029, 18 months behind the most recent roadmap. Ground-breaking has slipped from early 2025 due to site congestion and resource shifts to U.S. fabs.
Nathan Ali, 27 Jul 2025 10:59
Garmin’s Descent Mk2 (pictured) wearables are receiving a new stable update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin smartwatch gets new accessory support in stable update

Garmin has released system software 28.00 for several wearables. This stable update brings support for a recently launched accessory. It is also said to add support for the YouTube Music app to the Descent Mk2, Descent Mk2S and De...
Polly Allcock, 27 Jul 2025 10:57
Lisuan 7G100 GPUs debut: TrueGPU architecture targets RTX 4060-class performance (Image source: Lisuan Technology)

Lisuan’s 6 nm domestic GPUs rival RTX 4060 performance, driving China’s gaming and AI self‑sufficiency

Lisuan Technology has unveiled a new self-sufficient, domestically produced 6 nm GPUs under its TrueGPU Tiantu architecture, offering 24 TFLOP/s compute, intelligent multitasking, NRSS upscaling and SR-IOV support for gamers and A...
Nathan Ali, 27 Jul 2025 10:21
The Garmin Fenix 7 (pictured) and related smartwatches are getting a new beta update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fenix 7 smartwatches get new passcode feature in beta

The Garmin Fenix 7, Epix, Enduro 2, Quatix 7, and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches are receiving a new beta update: version 23.06. This resolves a bug which was causing the wearables to crash. Plus, users have spotted the unannounced addit...
Polly Allcock, 27 Jul 2025 10:03
The Anker Solix P1 Meter (pictured) is now available in Europe. (Image source: Anker)

Anker releases new Solix P1 Meter for energy monitoring

The Anker Solix P1 Meter has been officially released in one European country. Connecting to your home’s smart meter, the gadget allows you to track your energy consumption in the brand’s smartphone app. Plus, it can be connected ...
Polly Allcock, 27 Jul 2025 09:58
The Casio Edifice EFS-S650D-2A (pictured) is one of three new watches launching in Europe. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio Edifice EFS-S650 metal watches with ceramic bezel about to launch in more countries

Casio is about to release three Edifice EFS-S650 watches in countries including the Netherlands, Spain and Germany. Each model features a polished ceramic bezel, a first for this series. The analog watch's face has three dials, so...
Polly Allcock, 27 Jul 2025 09:51
This affordable Lenovo laptop is more upgradeable than most ThinkPads: ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 IAL review

84% This affordable Lenovo laptop is more upgradeable than most ThinkPads: ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 IAL review

Small-business powerhouse. The ThinkBook brand is always in the shadows of the much more well-known and popular ThinkPad. While the ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 IAL is not going to kill the demand for ThinkPads, it does some things better than its black cousins - like upgradeability.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Jul 2025 09:32
An illustrative image showing a chip with a high clock speed (Image source: AI-generated image)

Smartphones could become far more powerful, compact, and energy-efficient, thanks to major breakthrough

Researchers at UCLA have developed a new method to create highly magnetic semiconductors, a foundational breakthrough that could pave the way for a new generation of spintronic devices that are more powerful and energy-efficient.
Chibuike Okpara, 27 Jul 2025 09:11
The Exynos 2600's GPU has posted impressive benchmark scores online (image source: Google Gemini)

Xclipse 960: Exynos 2600 GPU benchmark scores leak online

Benchmarks of the Exynos 2600's Xclipse 960 GPU have shown up online. It comes with 8 CUs and outperforms current-gen offerings by a wide margin.
Anil Ganti, 27 Jul 2025 08:02
NASA's official logo (Image source: NASA)

NASA tests new americium-based nuclear power for deep space missions

NASA is pushing the boundaries of deep space exploration with a new fuel — americium-241. This new heat source fuel could provide a reliable, long-lasting option to support long space travels in very extreme environments.
Chibuike Okpara, 27 Jul 2025 06:32
Samsung S84D OLED TV front side shown at angle (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | A 77-inch Samsung OLED TV that brings deep blacks to large rooms drops to its lowest sale price

The Samsung S84D demonstrates how even the largest OLED TV models can be reasonably affordable. Buyers will struggle to find a 77-inch competitor with the same low-latency gaming performance and high contrast ratio. Best Buy has t...
Adam Corsetti, 27 Jul 2025 05:52
The MagInk is a power bank with e-ink and Find My location tracking (Image source: Tmobi, MagInk)

MagInk: Power bank with color e-ink display up for preorder with steep discount

The MagInk is a new power bank featuring an e-ink display with colors. The gadget can be magnetically attached to smartphones and is compatible with Apple Find My as well as Google’s Find My Device, depending on the model variant....
Silvio Werner, 27 Jul 2025 04:39
A zoomed-in image of Uranus, captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (Image source: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI; cropped)

NASA corrects major error: Uranus does emit more heat than it receives from the Sun

New analysis of decades of observational data has overturned a long-held belief based on a 1986 flyby, with researchers confirming Uranus has its own internal heat source, a finding that reshapes our understanding of the ice giant...
Chibuike Okpara, 27 Jul 2025 04:30
The Redmi 13. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi 15 4G surfaces with 7,000 mAh battery and ~$217 price tag ahead of global launch

Xiaomi is expected to launch several budget smartphones in the global market, including the Redmi 15 and Redmi 15C. The Redmi 15 4G has now surfaced online, revealing its key specifications, color options, and pricing.
Huzefa Baloch, 27 Jul 2025 03:22
OnePlus Pad 2 Pro tablet review

88% Bargain tablet with 13.2 inches and Snapdragon 8 Elite - OnePlus Pad 2 Pro review

Best iPad Air alternative becomes a bargain. The large 13.2-inch OnePlus Pad 2 Pro including pen support offers a complete package that has no equal at less than 600 Euros (~$705). Despite its mid-range price, the premium tablet impresses with the best hardware and a high quality. But one missing piece in the equipment really annoys us in everyday operation.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | 13.20" | 675 g
Marcus Herbrich, 27 Jul 2025 02:49
A black man clutching his abdomen (Image source: AI-generated image)

Why Black Americans face higher colorectal cancer rates and what researchers say can help

New research finds that stark disparities in colorectal cancer outcomes are driven almost entirely by social and economic factors, not biology, and outlines a clear, two-part strategy to address the issue.
Chibuike Okpara, 27 Jul 2025 02:29
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The supposed frame of a rumored Nintendo Switch 2 OLED prototype (pictured) has led some hopeful gamers to believe a Nintendo Switch 2 OLED is already in the works. (Image source: Gazlog)

Nintendo Switch 2 OLED may be coming, frame of rumored prototype listed on auction site

A rumored Nintendo Switch 2 OLED prototype frame was recently listed on a Chinese auction site, creating quite a buzz in the rumor mill about a potential OLED version of Nintendo's newest console. The main piece of evidence appear...
Sam Medley, 27 Jul 2025 01:25
What the Motorola Edge 2025 lacks in software support, it makes up for it in other areas including camera performance and battery life. (Image source: Motorola)

Deal | Motorola Edge 2025's new $439 price (20% off) gives it more than an edge over the Galaxy A56

Amazon has knocked off a sizeable amount off the price of the Motorola Edge 2025. This not only makes it easier to recommend, but also gives it an extra edge over the Galaxy A56 5G.
Habeeb Onawole, 27 Jul 2025 01:08
Sony PlayStation DualSense PS5 controller with haptic feedback (Image source: Sony PlayStation with edits)

Sony patent shows new controller that makes PS5 DualSense haptic feedback seem ordinary

A new Sony patent features a controller designed to lie flat rather than rest in hands. The bendable, grid-shaped device enables players to interact with objects in realistic ways. Using vibrating nodes, the haptic feedback would ...
Adam Corsetti, 26 Jul 2025 23:37
Official image of the game Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition on Epic Games. (Image source: Epic Games)

Two Fallout collectibles will delight fans of the early days

Two collector figurines are currently available for pre-order for fans of the first Fallout franchise. Needless to say, the details of these figurines are striking and numerous accessories are available.
Alexis Stegmann, 26 Jul 2025 20:44
The OneOdio Focus A6 noise-cancelling over-ear headphones reproduce high-resolution music with clear vocals at an affordable price. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

OneOdio Focus A6 over-ear ANC headphones hands-on: Clear vocals with a vibrant sound

Engaging performer. The OneOdio Focus A6 hybrid ANC over-ear headphones come with High-Res Audio compatibility and clear vocals. Its stylish design stays in place when jogging thanks to a strong metal headband with softly-padded earcups.
26 Jul 2025 20:22
Fairphone 6 JerryRigEverything video thumbnail (image source: @JerryRigEverything)

Fairphone 6 brings modular repairability to the USA but at a steep price compared to Europe - JerryRigEverything

The Fairphone 6, known for its modular design, eight years of security updates, and a five-year warranty, is finally available in the United States. However, the mid-range smartphone carries a near-flagship price tag of 900 dollar...
Sebastian Jankowski, 26 Jul 2025 19:36
A screengrab of the 'Borderlands 4 Gone Gold' announcement on X (image source: Borderlands X)

Borderlands 4 goes Gold ahead of September 12 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

The game has passed the important milestone ahead of its launch later this year even as preorders have already kicked in earlier this June.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Jul 2025 19:36
In Curyeux, you play as Lucienne, who is navigating a landscape shaped by her memories and feelings. (Image source: Steam)

Free-to-play on Steam: New adventure game features emotion-driven worlds and landscapes

Curyeux is a fresh free-to-play adventure on Steam where players navigate puzzles shaped by a protagonist’s emotions. There are no microtransactions or paywalls. It's a neat little atmospheric, narrative-driven experience.
Anubhav Sharma, 26 Jul 2025 19:34
Ghost Recon Breakpoint with the first person mod enabled (image source: DEEF YouTube)

Ubisoft’s next-generation Ghost Recon tipped to utilize Unreal Engine 5

The developers for the title are considering moving over to Epic's Unreal Engine 5 versus using Ubisoft's proprietary in-house offerings.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Jul 2025 19:19
Promotional artwork from the Xbox website (image source: Xbox)

Satya Nadella defends Microsoft layoffs and Xbox Studio closures as AI takes priority over gaming in 2025

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella claimed that the company is 'thriving' after laying off a record number of employees since the start of 2025.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Jul 2025 19:08
Some (more) changes are set to come to the App Store. (Image source: Apple)

Apple tipped to introduce App Store age restrictions

Apple might introduce new eligibility rules for its App Store, by which users might have to prove how old they are before being able to click certain links. The changes might affect the access to and use of certain types of apps, ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2025 18:46
A conceptual image of the NISAR satellite in orbit over California (Image source: NASA and JPL-Caltech; cropped)

New US-India satellite can predict landslides with inch-perfect mapping of land and ice surfaces

A pioneering U.S.-India satellite mission called NISAR is set to launch, promising to deliver critical data that will help scientists and governments monitor natural disasters, manage crops, and track the impacts of climate change...
Chibuike Okpara, 26 Jul 2025 18:45
Intel 14A might get two major clients in Apple and Nvidia (image source: Intel)

Apple and Nvidia shaping up to be potential clients for Intel's 14A node

A new report suggests Nvidia and Apple might use Intel 14A as a second source for some of their chip needs. Nvidia will use it for some 'low-end' GPUs, and Apple for its M series of laptop processors.
Anil Ganti, 26 Jul 2025 18:45
Xiaomi has reportedly shifted its full focus to HyperOS 3 (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi lists new phones to end-of-life list as it shifts focus to HyperOS 3

The HyperOS 2 development has seemingly ended, and with that, Xiaomi is reportedly focusing on HyperOS 3, which will be based on Android 16. Alongside this, the company has listed nine phones that are about to reach the end-of-lif...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Jul 2025 18:35
Xiaomi released the Xiaomi 15 Ultra during MWC 2025 in February. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 16 Ultra officially confirmed for the first time with Leica camera improvements teased

Xiaomi released its latest Ultra-branded flagship less than six months ago. Nonetheless, the company's CEO has already dropped hints about the state of the device's successor. Not only has Lei Jun confirmed the existence of the Xi...
Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2025 18:21
The MSI Claw A8 has received significant updates before its official European launch. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition receives early battery life and performance improvements as MSI confirms official release date

MSI claims to have improved the performance and battery life of its first AMD Ryzen-powered gaming handheld. Rolling out via new BIOS and MSI Center M updates, the enhancements have been joined by confirmation of the Claw A8 or Cl...
Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2025 18:17
Focus Modes can now be shown on Fenix 8 watch faces. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update to high-end smartwatches with improvements aplenty

Garmin has delivered a fresh update for Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8 or Tactix 8 owners who engage in the company's Beta Program. Rolling out now as Beta Version 17.19, the new update simultaneously adds new focus mode functionality...
Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2025 18:12
The GoPro Max 2 in prototype form. (Image source: via Reddit)

GoPro Max 2: New Insta360 X5 and DJI Osmo 360 rival revealed before release in marketplace leak

GoPro teased that it had finally created a successor to its Max 360-degree action camera earlier this month. While the company has not confirmed when the device will be available, a GoPro Max 2 prototype has now popped up on an on...
Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2025 18:09
Google may refer to this year's flagship Pixel release as a new 'Pixel Drop' when it launches the Pixel 10 series on August 20. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Over a dozen leaked Google marketing images reveal Pixel 10 flagships ahead of time

Google is still a few weeks away from officially unveiling the Pixel 10 series with the Pixel Watch 4 and updated earbuds in tow. In the meantime, a respected leaker has posted over a dozen official marketing images online showing...
Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2025 18:06
Shanghai’s WAIC opens amid AI export restrictions (Image source: DeepSeek)

Shanghai AI conference opens with record 800 exhibitors amid US export restrictions

Shanghai’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference opens with over 800 companies showcasing more than 3,000 AI products—from large language models to bipedal robots—as Premier Li Qiang urges creation of an international governanc...
Nathan Ali, 26 Jul 2025 18:05
Elon Musk speaking in the White House Oval Office. (Image source: ALLISON ROBBERT/AFP via Getty Images)

Elon Musk wants to revive the Vine platform, but with AI

Closed in 2017, the Vine platform could rise from the ashes thanks to Elon Musk. But the latter wants to integrate AI on it and generate artificial content, which could displease many people.
Alexis Stegmann, 26 Jul 2025 17:56
The Casio GA-100GGB-1A9 (pictured) is one of four new Black and Gold series watches. (Image source: Hatyai-Nalika, edited)

Casio G-Shock Black and Gold: Three more watches launching soon

Three new Casio G-Shock Black and Gold series watches are about to launch in Japan. The GA-010GB-1A9, GA-010GGB-1A9, and GA-100GGB-1A9 analog-digital timepieces will be released alongside the recently revealed GD-010GB-1A9. They a...
Polly Allcock, 26 Jul 2025 17:40
Huawei's CloudMatrix 384 stakes a claim in China’s high-performance AI race. Pictured: Huawei's Atlas 900 AI cluster (Image source: Huawei)

CloudMatrix 384: Huawei's 384-chip AI cluster challenges Nvidia amid US export curbs

At WAIC Shanghai, Huawei unveiled CloudMatrix 384: a system of 384 Ascend 910C accelerators connected via a proprietary "super-node" interconnect, designed to rival Nvidia's GB200 NVL72 platform.
Nathan Ali, 26 Jul 2025 17:02
Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-X925, X4, A720 ARM 8 cores - 3730 MHz 3nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ processor
The X9 Ultra might look like this again, but for a good reason. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra and Xiaomi 16 Ultra to come with external lens mounts

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra and Xiaomi 16 Ultra are supposedly upcoming Android flagships that might have a very similar design for very similar (albeit optional) reasons. The three devices are thought to take very dif...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2025 16:37
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