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Until July 10, Schedule I is available on Steam with a 30% discount. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam Summer Sale: First discount for hit simulation that mixes Breaking Bad and South Park – nearly 200K reviews, 98% positive

If you’ve ever been curious about the life of a drug dealer, Schedule I offers a gritty glimpse into that world. This dealer simulation has earned high praise on Steam and is now discounted for the first time as part of the Summer...

Marius Müller, 03 Jul 2025 14:48

The Alienware 18 comes out ahead of the competition more often than not when it comes to gaming performance (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Alienware 18 Area-51 outperforms nearly all other gaming laptops and we have the benchmarks to prove it

Not all GeForce RTX 5090 laptops are created equal. If you want the fastest version of the GPU, then the Alienware 18 Area-51 should be on the top of your list.

Allen Ngo, 03 Jul 2025 14:41

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 debuts on July 9 (image source: @Jukanlosreve on X)

Galaxy Z Fold 7 real-world images show off impressively thin body

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been shown off in real life ahead of its July 9 launch. As stated in my multiple leaks, it is remarkably thin, but its exact dimensions cannot be determined at this time.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 14:18

The Xiaomi USB-C braided cable (pictured) supports 240W fast charging. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi braided USB-C cable for up to 240W fast charging launching globally

The Xiaomi 6A High-Speed USB4 Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (1m) has been spotted on the brand’s global website. Already available in China, this accessory is said to deliver up to 240W fast charging. It can also be used for data t...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 14:14

The Citizen 30th Anniversary Eco-Drive model (pictured) has a cloud-like pattern on the blue washi paper dial. (Image source: Citizen)

Citizen reveals new limited edition Eco-Drive watch with washi paper dial

The Citizen 30th Anniversary Eco-Drive model AQ4106-26L has been unveiled. This is a limited edition watch made with premium materials like DLC-coated titanium and sapphire crystal glass, and it features a washi paper dial. The ti...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 14:12

The US pricing of the Casio Edifice EFK100D watches (EFK100CD-1A pictured) has leaked. (Image source: Casio)

Casio Edifice EFK100D: US pricing for new mechanical watches leaks

Three of Casio’s Edifice EFK100D series watches appear to be on the way to the US. These watches are listed on the brand’s international website, and pricing information and release window for the US market seem to have been leake...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 14:09

Huawei's Stelato S9 premium electric sedan partnership. (Image source: Stelato)

Solid-state battery patent by Huawei cites the longest EV range so far and 5-minute charging

Chinese companies are now responsible for more than a third of solid-state battery patents filed annually. Out of the blue, Huawei has filed for a solid-state battery chemistry that can offer up to 3,000 km of range and ultrafast ...

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Jul 2025 14:04

AMD CEO Lisa Su showcases a Ryzen processor. Her 2025 pay package has been raised to $33 million. (Image source: AMD)

AMD boosts CEO Lisa Su’s paycheck to $33M — still below Nvidia’s Huang

AMD has raised CEO Lisa Su’s compensation to $33 million for the upcoming year, including a base salary increase to $1.32 million. However, her new package remains well below that of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose total pay has su...

Andrew Sozinov, 03 Jul 2025 14:04

Home Assistant 2025.7 brings a new Ask Question action for Assist, which can run on the Voice Preview Edition (pictured). (Image source: Home Assistant)

Home Assistant 2025.7 release brings new Ask Question action

Home Assistant’s 2025.7 release has arrived for users. This latest version of the smart home automation software brings a new Ask Question action, allowing the voice assistant to ask users questions. Other changes include redesign...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 13:42

The Magic V5 should edge the Oppo Find N5 on performance thanks to its 8-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, former pictured. (Image source: Honor)

Update | Honor Magic V5 foldable now available as direct import

Updated: Giztop and Wonda Mobile also reveal Magic V5 import prices. The Magic V5 matches the new Vivo X Fold5 as the world's lightest foldable at just 217 g. Also slimmed down to 8.8 mm for its latest release, the new Magic V fea...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 13:19

AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs are expected to rely on up to two 12-core CCDs. (Image source: AMD, Moore's Law is Dead)

New AMD Zen 6 IPC leak outs exciting multi-layer 3D V-Cache and promising IPC gain over Zen 5

AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CPUs could bring a double-digit IPC uplift over Zen 5. Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has claimed that the Zen 6 CPU architecture brings up to a 9% "FP" IPC gain over Zen 5. Combined with more cache and muc...

Fawad Murtaza, 03 Jul 2025 13:18

Deal | Epic Games Store's new free game giveaways now available for macOS and Windows but only for a limited time

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its free game program with two new titles for Windows. Also available on macOS, Backpack Hero is a roguelike game that can be picked up for free alongside the Windows-only release of action-adven...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 13:15

The mod-friendly nature and official GrapheneOS support make Pixel phones the go-to devices for these groups. Pictured: Pixel 9 series smartphones. (Image source: Google)

Catalan cops link Google Pixel phones to organized crime

Google's Pixel phones are apparently quite popular among criminals and gang members in Catalonia, Spain. The Catalan cops state that Google smartphones with GrapheneOS are a common tool among organized crime groups due to the adva...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 13:13

The Flip 1S DS and KB should officially launch between July 7 and July 13. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Flip 1S: Ayaneo reveals imminent launch date for two new OLED gaming handhelds

Ayaneo has revealed that its latest gaming handhelds will be available later this month after all. This time, the company has narrowed down when the Flip 1S will officially launch in both its dual-screen and built-in keyboard vari...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 13:05

The optical sensor technology of Garmin wearables could be further expanded. (Symbolic image, image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Patent reveals that Garmin is working on method that could measure hematocrit and dehydration levels in future

Garmin is hoping to significantly expand the functionality of its wearables in regard to certain health parameters. Specifically, it plans to use optical sensors to measure the percentage of red blood cells. However, as is often t...

Silvio Werner, 03 Jul 2025 12:29

The Citizen AQ4100-65M (pictured) has the eagle motif engraved on the crown, dial, and caseback. (Image source: Citizen)

Citizen launches AQ4100-65M Eco-Drive titanium watch with hand-dyed washi dial

Citizen's AQ4100-65M is a new limited-edition Eco-Drive watch featuring a hand-dyed Tosa washi dial, ±5 sec/year accuracy, and Super Titanium case. Only 550 units will be released worldwide in July 2025.

Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jul 2025 12:08

Although watch0S 26 does not improve battery life, it still at least warns users when power consumption is too high. (Image source: Apple)

watchOS 26: Apple Watch to warn users about excessive power consumption

Apple has always advertised a battery life of just 18 hours on its watches, ranging from the first generation Apple Watch all the way up to the current Apple Watch Series 10. The big update to watchOS 26 also does not do anything ...

Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 11:58

Illustration of the first interstellar asteroid ever discovered, 1I/ʻOumuamua. (Image source: ESO, M. Kornmesser)

An interstellar object is currently traveling through our solar system at 60 km per second

A new interstellar object is currently traveling through the center of our solar system at an incredible speed. New observations to be made this year will provide a better understanding of its origin and composition.

Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jul 2025 11:23

The Xiaomi Smart Ceiling Light D20. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Smart Ceiling Light with radar presence sensor rolls out in Europe

Xiaomi has released the Smart Ceiling Light D20 in one European country and has indicated that it will be rolled out across the region. This is a motion-triggered smart light, thanks to an integrated radar sensor. Other features i...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 11:22

Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9MK2 flagship ANC earbuds launch with a UV sterilization case, Snapdragon Sound, and Hi-Res Audio. (Image source: Audio-Technica)

Audio-Technica unveils flagship ATH-TWX9MK2 ANC earbuds with Pure Motion Drivers, deep-UV sterilization charging case, and relaxing nature sounds

Audio-Technica has announced the flagship ATH-TWX9MK2 earbuds, featuring Pure Motion Drivers and aptX Adaptive Audio for high-resolution music playback, and hybrid ANC with feed-forward and feed-backward MEMS microphones. Useful f...

David Chien, 03 Jul 2025 11:11

Lenovo Legion 5 15AHP G10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ships the Legion 5 15 with one of the best OLED panels available

Lenovo really stepped up its OLED game and now offers multiple series with excellent OLED screens. This is also the case for the new mainstream gaming laptop Legion 5 15, where the 165 Hz OLED offers superb image quality while gam...

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Jul 2025 11:00

Vivo 200 Ultra review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Anyone who takes portrait photos with their smartphone will love the Vivo X200 Ultra

The high-end phone from Vivo is perfect for photos of children or friends. Thanks to the special focal length of the main camera, portraits are more natural than with a Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro. But the Vivo phone also im...

Marcus Herbrich, 03 Jul 2025 09:49

The Cuktech 15 Air costs around $37.54 in China. Pictured: the power bank. (Image source: Cuktech)

Cuktech launches new affordable power bank with large SiC battery and 100 W fast charging

The Cuktech 15 Air is now official in China. It's a 15,000 mAh power bank with a compact form factor, and it achieves the small size by using a SiC battery. The launch price of this 100 W portable charger is CNY 269, around $37.54...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 09:20

Bam Margera, the Doom Slayer, and rising Olympic stars join the iconic lineup. (Image Source: Activision)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 release date, availability, and more

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 launches July 11, 2025, remastering the PS2-era classics for modern platforms with upgraded visuals, crossplay multiplayer, and an expanded roster of skaters. The remake skips the free-roam Career Mode...

Nitisha Upadhye, 03 Jul 2025 09:05

The Infinix Hot 60i comes in sleek black, titanium silver, shadow blue, neon red, meadow green, and soul eye purple colorways (Image source: Infinix)

Infinix Hot 60i debuts with 120 Hz display and Helio G81 Ultimate chipset

Infinix has announced its latest entry-level smartphone, the Hot 60i. The company’s new smartphone is equipped with MediaTek’s budget-range Helio G81 Ultimate chipset, a 120 Hz display, and a decent 5,160 mAh battery. The device a...

Abhinav Fating, 03 Jul 2025 09:02

The Rogbid GeoX1 smartwatch (two such watches displaying different things pictured) has a 1.43-inch AMOLED display. (Image source: Rogbid)

Rogbid GeoX1: New $100 AMOLED smartwatch launches with offline maps and 100-day battery standby

Rogbid's new GeoX1 smartwatch features offline maps, dual-band GPS, and 100-day standby battery (supposedly), all for $99.99. It should be great for outdoor users needing navigation without mobile signal.

Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jul 2025 08:54

Steinberg unveils SpectraLayers 12 software to unmix music into individual instruments and vocals. (Image source: Steinberg)

Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 allows musicians to separate music into individual tracks and vocals to improve poor recordings

Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 leverages AI audio separation to recreate individual instruments and vocals from music for editing within a spectrograph-based interface. It can help audio editors improve song mixes, especially for live...

David Chien, 03 Jul 2025 08:53

The Summer Splash game collection will remain active until July 16. Pictured: Steam Deck running Abzu. (Image source: Steam and Humble Bundle - edited)

Deal | $164 worth of games playable on Steam Deck drop to $12 on Humble Bundle

There's a new game collection on Humble Bundle. Called Summer Splash, it has eight games that bring summer vibes. They have a total value of $164, but on the platform, the entire bundle can be bought for as low as $12.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 08:37

Several retro titles and new indie games are also part of the monthly drop. Pictured - Pro Skater 3 plus 4 teaser showing in-game characters performing tricks. (Image Source: Activision)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 leads the Game Pass' July drop

Xbox Game Pass is rolling out a diverse lineup of games for July 2025, including the highly anticipated Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remake. Other returning hits include Rise of the Tomb Raider, High On Life, and cyberpunk shooter T...

Nitisha Upadhye, 03 Jul 2025 08:06

Palworld screenshot showing characters fighting a floating eyeball with sharp teeth

Palworld's Terraria collab boosts Pokemon's controversial rival to 6-month high ahead of Steam Summer Sale

Palworld's Terraria collaboration, along with a sizeable Steam Sale, has resulted in a massive spike in the game's concurrent player count, bringing it back up to a six-month player high. The new update added a wealth of content, ...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jul 2025 06:00

A combination of a new update and a limited-time discount makes the Logitech G Cloud, pictured here, worth buying now (Image source: Logitech)

Deal | New major update makes Logitech's PlayStation Portal alternative worth buying now that it's on sale

The Logitech G Cloud is nearing its third year anniversary, and a major update has made the cloud streaming handheld a much better device than it was at launch. Combine that with a discount on Amazon, and the G Cloud is worth cons...

Habeeb Onawole, 03 Jul 2025 03:20

Antank S3 Max TV Dock Station for Switch 2 (Image source: Antank)

USB-C port testing explains why a third-party Nintendo Switch 2 dock won't work with console

A new analysis suggests that the USB-C port on the Nintendo Switch 2 intentionally blocks third-party docks. Only one known accessory sends the correct coded message to enable power and video delivery. Some gamers seek a more affo...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Jul 2025 02:04

AMD's new 9000 series of Ryzen Threadripper chips ranges from a 12-core part to a 96-core monster. (PRO SKU box pictured. Image source: AMD)

64-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X becomes fastest desktop CPU on PassMark

One of AMD’s new Shimada Peak Threadrippers has appeared on the PassMark benchmark, where it performed more than admirably in CPU Mark. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X desktop CPU utilized its 64 cores to churn out a multithread ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jul 2025 02:02

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 vs Legion Pro 7i 16: We reviewed both

We've tested the 16-inch variant sof both the Legion Pro 5 and the Legion Pro 7. The Pro 7 is considerably more expensive, so what are the differences? We'll clarify and also take a look at our benchmark results.

Christian Hintze, 03 Jul 2025 00:39

Pictured - the Casio MTG-B4000B-1A2, the more expensive model out of the two watches being launched in the US. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio carbon-steel hybrid MTG-B4000 watches finally available for purchase in the US

Casio's MTGB4000 watches are now available in the US, featuring a carbon-metal frame, solar charging, Multi-Band 6, and Bluetooth. Two variants are launching at $1,250 and $1,350 on G-Shock’s site.

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Jul 2025 23:25

We review the camera kit for the Vivo X200 Ultra (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Vivo X200 Ultra: The ultimate smartphone camera kit with Zeiss teleconverter reviewed

With the PGYTECH Photography Kit, one of the best camera phones of 2025 can be transformed into a compact camera. We take a closer look at this accessory for the Vivo X200 Ultra. Read our hands-on review to find out if it's worth ...

Marcus Herbrich, 02 Jul 2025 23:21

The electric R1T Limited Edition California Dune (Image source: Rivian)

Rivian July lease deal: $6,500 down payment bonus plus $7,500 EV credit

Rivian has revealed its deal for July; the company is offering $6,500 in down payment for the new 2025 R1S or R1T Tri-Motor, including the California Dune. Buyers can combine the promo with the $7,500 federal EV credit in the Noth...

David Odejide, 02 Jul 2025 22:46

Die R11 Ultra ist ab sofort erhältlich (Bildquelle: Rollme)

R11 Ultra smart ring with display launches for just $50

The R11 Ultra is a new smart ring that can record various health metrics but also show certain information on a small display. The wearable is waterproof and advertised with various health features.

Silvio Werner, 02 Jul 2025 22:40

Bone Biologics files patent for novel bone regeneration technology

Bone Biologics, a developer of advanced orthobiologic products, has filed a U.S. patent application for its NELL-1 protein technology. This novel approach aims to improve the success rates of spinal fusion surgery and address sign...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 22:39

Google reduces the battery life of some Pixel 6a units via software update (Image source: Google / iFixit)

"Battery update from hell" to hit Google Pixel 6a on July 8, Google offers compensation

Google is significantly reducing the battery life and charging performance of select Pixel 6a devices via a mandatory update for Android 16. Users who are affected by these "battery optimizations" may be entitled to compensation.

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2025 22:02

The new Garmin Course Planner will join the existing Courses feature (pictured). (Image source: Garmin via YouTube)

Garmin could launch new Course Planner feature for smartwatch users

Rumors suggest that a new Course Planner feature could be released for users of the brand's smartwatches. Said to be coming to the Garmin Connect app, it could be useful for endurance athletes. A report indicates that it will allo...

Polly Allcock, 02 Jul 2025 22:02

Moondrop is refreshing the particularly affordable Space Travel TWS (Image source: Moondrop)

Moondrop Space Travel 2 launch with beryllium drivers, ANC and Bluetooth 6.0 for $29

The Moondrop Space Travel 2 promise good sound through particularly large dynamic drivers, active noise cancellation and Bluetooth 6.0 at an exceptionally low price. Moondrop sells its latest truly wireless earbuds for just $29.99...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2025 21:40

CS: Legacy might get delayed (image source: @CSLegacyGame on X)

The Counter-Strike 1.6 remake, CS: Legacy, runs into legal troubles with Valve

The Counter-Strike 1.6 Source engine remake has run into a legal hurdle. Its developers promise they're working with Valve to resolve the issue, and that its early access window might have to be pushed to 2026 as a result.

Anil Ganti, 02 Jul 2025 21:30

The Xiaomi 15S Pro is one of the best smartphones of 2025. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Verdict on the Xiaomi 15S Pro: One of the best smartphones in 2025

In our review, the Xiaomi 15S Pro proves to be one of the best smartphones currently available. We took the Xiaomi smartphone on a trip and shot some photos with the Leica cameras, revealing the high-end phone's potential in photo...

Marcus Herbrich, 02 Jul 2025 21:13

North Korea is said to have operated numerous laptop farms in the US. (Image source: Micha Brändli)

Over 100 US companies infiltrated by North Korean workers, raids seize 29 "laptop farms"

The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that raids were recently carried out at a total of 29 North Korean "laptop farms" operating in 16 US states. As part of the operation, 29 bank accounts and 21 fraudulent websites have b...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2025 21:11

E Ink has developed a laptop trackpad with an integrated E Ink touchscreen. (Image source: E Ink)

E Ink touchpad for laptops changes design at the touch of a button

E Ink has developed an innovative laptop trackpad with an integrated E Ink touchscreen. E Ink's extremely low power consumption allows design of the trackpad to be customized without reducing battery life. The display can also sho...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2025 21:10

Aito M6 tipped to launch as EV with next-gen Sodium New Energy battery

The Aito M9 is an electric vehicle with an advanced silicon-carbon (SiC) battery rated to have an energy density of up to 200 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). Its successor might be even more powerful thanks to cutting-edge sodium...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jul 2025 20:48

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver version 567.88 is the first to officially support the RTX 5050 GPU (image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's latest driver update adds RTX 5050 Support & DLSS 4 for Mecha BREAK, Diablo IV

Nvidia's latest driver update offers a mix of bug fixes, DLSS4 support for certain titles and is also the first to support its recently unveiled RTX 5050 GPU

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Jul 2025 20:34

Artist render of AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU. (Image source: AMD)

Radeon RX 9070 XT now beats RTX 5070 Ti thanks to latest driver update

The latest Adrenalin driver update has brought some performance improvements for the RX 9070 XT, now giving it an edge over the RTX 5070 Ti. Perfect timing as the GPU is now starting to come back down to its actual MSRP of $600.

Vineet Washington, 02 Jul 2025 20:29

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