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The Galaxy Watch Ultra running One UI 8 Watch. (Image source: @jajadben)

One UI 8 Watch design changes shown in early video before Galaxy Watch8 arrival

With the Galaxy Watch8 series on the horizon, a video showcasing some of the design changes that Samsung hopes to showcase next week has appeared online. Already available in beta form, One UI 8 Watch will be coming to Galaxy Watc...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 16:52

All but one of the Magic V5's colour options measure 9 mm thick when closed and officially weigh 222 g. (Image source: Fenibook)

Honor Magic V5: Early impressions draw unfavourable comparisons with Oppo Find N5 and Vivo X200 Ultra

Honor has just announced the Magic V5. Early impressions show the company's latest foldable in a poor light though, particularly when it comes to the thickness of its new camera housing and its noticeable foldable display crease.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 16:48

Subnautica 2 leadership replaced by Krafton ahead of early access release

Krafton has abruptly removed Subnautica’s original creators from Unknown Worlds, replacing the entire leadership team with Steve Papoutsis of Callisto Protocol fame. The unexpected move comes months before Subnautica 2’s early acc...

Nitisha Upadhye, 02 Jul 2025 15:51

The MagicPad 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Pictured: the tablet. (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicPad 3 launches as slim tablet with large battery and 13.3-inch display

The Honor MagicPad 3 has been officially launched in China. This new Android tablet comes with a 13.3-inch display, a large 12,450 mAh battery, and a light and slim build. Its starting price is CNY 2,999, around $418.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Jul 2025 15:40

The Magic V5 in Ivory White is the only version that is 8.8 mm thick. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Magic V5 is now the thinnest foldable phone but only in Ivory White

Honor made the world's thinnest foldable phone official, and the new Magic V5 barely beats the Oppo Find N5's 8.9mm thickness, and only in the white color version at that. It does, however, come with a robust set of specs at last ...

Daniel Zlatev, 02 Jul 2025 15:34

The Casio MRG-B2000BG-3A (pictured) and MRG-B2000RG-3A watches have been released in Europe. (Image source: Casio)

Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000 series kurogane-iro watches now available in Europe

Casio has released the MRG-B2000BG-3A watch in the UK and the similar MRG-B2000RG-3A watch in other European countries like the Netherlands and Germany. Both have a dark green titanium casing, with the color inspired by kurogane-i...

Polly Allcock, 02 Jul 2025 15:28

Garmin has delivered two updates for its latest Instinct smartwatches in quick succession. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new updates with critical battery mode fix and new features for several smartwatches

Garmin has started distributing a new stable update for its Instinct E and Instinct 3 smartwatches, including the recent Instinct 3 Tactical. While System Software 9.25 should resolve critical battery mode and BLE sensor issues, G...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 15:11

Mangmi will offer the Air X in a choice of three colour options. (Image source: Mangmi)

Mangmi Air X: Surprisingly low pricing revealed for new Hall effect retro gaming handheld

Mangmi has revealed more details about its first gaming handheld. Shared via an unboxing video, the Mangmi Air X is much cheaper than expected despite featuring a 1080p IPS display and Hall effect hardware.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 15:00

According to a new study by Seer Interactive, LLMs value up-to-date content. (Image source: DallE3)

AI favors fresh content – new study highlights recency as key to digital visibility

A new study by Seer Interactive shows that AI systems particularly favor up-to-date content. Regular updates are especially important in fast-moving sectors such as finance, while long-lasting evergreen content can still be effect...

Marius Müller, 02 Jul 2025 14:53

Until July 10, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is available on Steam at 90% off for around $6. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | $6 instead of $60 on Steam: Legendary RPG-shooter trilogy with all DLCs heavily discounted (50K+ reviews, 91% positive)

If you're into science fiction and action-packed third-person shooters, there's an interesting deal on Steam right now. Mass Effect Legendary Edition includes all three main games from the acclaimed series, along with nearly all s...

Marius Müller, 02 Jul 2025 14:50

The Cubie A7A marks a return to Allwinner SoCs for Radxa after a period of absence. (Image source: Radxa via Linux Sunxi)

Radxa Cubie A7A: New Raspberry Pi 5 alternative revealed with up to 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM

The Radxa Cubie A7A is a new 85 x 56 mm single-board computer powered by an Allwinner A733 chipset and up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. While Radxa has not officially launched the device yet, full details about the Cubie A7A have alread...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 14:46

Orange Pi has developed the Nova in partnership with chipset manufacturer Loongson. (Image source: Orange Pi)

Orange Pi Nova: New single-board computer launching soon with up to 32 GB RAM and lesser spotted Loongson processor

The Orange Pi Nova is a new single-board computer (SBC) that should be launching later this year. Previewed during Loongson's latest Product Release and User Conference, the Orange Pi Nova combines the unusual Oongson 2K3000 chips...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 14:41

The Abee AI Station appears to be taller than many competing AMD Strix Halo mini-PCs. (Image source: Abee via @9550pro)

With liquid cooling: New AMD Ryzen AI+ Max 395 mini-PC debuts with innovative design and internal PSU

AMD's Strix Halo architecture is gradually making its way to more devices. This time, a company called Abee has showcased an example running the Ryzen AI+ Max 395 with an internal PSU, liquid cooling and 10 Gigabit LAN.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 14:39

The ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend can reach up to 2,970 MHz boost clock. (Image source: ASRock, TechEpiphany on X, edited)

Good news for patient gamers: RX 9070 XT demand seems to be fading, pushing price to official MSRP

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is finally getting closer to its MSRP of $599. Since its release in March, very few people have managed to snag the RX 9070 XT for under $700. However, things are now moving in a positive direction for GP...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Jul 2025 14:36

The MicroPC 2 is one of the smallest devices in GPD's product line. (Image source: GPD)

MicroPC 2: GPD reveals pricing for new ultraportable PC as popular third-party also opens pre-orders

The GPD MicroPC 2 is a smaller, less powerful and significantly cheaper alternative to GPD's existing Pocket 4. Launching for under $500 on Indiegogo, the GPD MicroPC 2 is already available to pre-order via a third-party retailer ...

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 14:25

U.S. Treasury sanctions Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider for enabling cybercriminal activity

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Aeza Group, a bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider based in Russia, for facilitating cybercriminal operations that affect victims...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 14:07

Nothing Phone (3) in White (Image Source: Nothing)

Nothing OS 4.0 (Android 16) is launching by September's end

Nothing OS 4.0, based on the very latest Android 16, is set to launch before the end of September. This signals a faster Android 16 rollout process compared to previous updates for Nothing Phone handsets.

Jean Leon, 02 Jul 2025 14:01

The DJI Power Station 2000 (pictured) has board-level sub-nano coating and inverter potting protection. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Power 2000 debuts with fast solar charging, quiet 29dB operation, and full recharge in 75 minutes

DJI's new Power 2000 has been officially launched. It's a 2048Wh portable power station with 3000W output, fast AC/solar recharging, LFP battery longevity, and app controls. Supports 10-module battery expansion.

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Jul 2025 14:00

The model number of the Govee Light Wall suggests it will have a similar design to the Curtain Lights 2 (pictured). (Image source: Govee)

New Govee Light Wall for indoor and outdoor use on the way

Govee’s upcoming Light Wall is now Matter certified by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). This unreleased smart home product is said to be suitable for indoor or outdoor use, offering various dynamic lighting effects. Plus...

Polly Allcock, 02 Jul 2025 13:42

The Citizen Marvel The Fantastic Four Inspired Box Set will launch in July. (Image source: Citizen)

Limited edition Citizen Fantastic Four Inspired Zenshin watch coming soon

The Citizen Marvel The Fantastic Four Inspired Box Set is launching soon in the US and the UK. This limited edition version of the brand’s Zenshin watch has a design inspired by Marvel Studios’ upcoming The Fantastic Four: First S...

Polly Allcock, 02 Jul 2025 13:33

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is now a Works with Apple Home certified device. (Image source: SwitchBot)

SwitchBot Hub 3 now Works with Apple Home certified and gains new feature

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is now certified as a “Works with Apple Home” device. On top of this, the company has announced a new Smart Schedule feature for this smart home hub, which is currently in beta testing. The tool allows users to...

Polly Allcock, 02 Jul 2025 13:27

Apple reportedly halts foldable iPad development

Apple's journey into foldable devices seems to have hit a snag. Reports suggest the tech giant has halted foldable iPad development, facing manufacturing difficulties. This pause also stems from concerns over tablet demand and pot...

Jean Leon, 02 Jul 2025 13:24

Intel is reportedly using the Intel 18A process for only a few third-party chips. (Image source: Intel, edited)

Intel now reportedly focusing on 14A production as 18A proves to be a billion dollar failure

Intel is reportedly terminating its 18A manufacturing process for external customers due to technological redundancy. Such a move could potentially cost billions of dollars. The company now aims to steal market share from TSMC wit...

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2025 13:22

The Govee Holiday Projector Lights appear similar to the Outdoor Laser Projector Lights (pictured). (Image source: Govee)

New Govee Holiday Projector Lights now CSA-certified

Govee has received Matter certification from the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) for an upcoming product: the Holiday Projector Lights. The database entry reveals a few details about this new smart home device. It appears to...

Polly Allcock, 02 Jul 2025 13:20

The Casio Vintage A1000A-7 (pictured) and A1000G-9 watches are about to launch in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

Two new Casio Vintage full-metal watches coming soon to the UK

The Casio Vintage A1000A-7 and A1000G-9 watches are on the way to the UK. These new full-metal timepieces feature a digital display, with tools like an alarm, hourly time signals and a stopwatch. The water resistant watches are ma...

Polly Allcock, 02 Jul 2025 13:15

Ampersat costs $9.99 when there's no sale in place. Pictured: an edited screenshot from the game. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | From $9.99 to $0: Action-heavy dungeon crawler game goes free for limited time

Ampersat, an action-heavy top-down title with retro graphics, has been discounted by 100% on Steam. This free game deal will remain active for a limited time, ending on July 6, 2025.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Jul 2025 13:10

Qualcomm is said to be working on two Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 versions. Artistic representation of one such chip pictured (image source: Google Gemini)

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 variant manufactured on Samsung's 2 nm node reportedly in the works

Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is said to have two variants: one made on TSMC's N3P node and the other on Samsung Foundry's SF2 node. The latter is widely believed to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy, slated to pow...

Anil Ganti, 02 Jul 2025 12:51

New 2026 Model Y in Ultra Red color. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla posts the lifespan of its electric vehicle batteries as both time and mileage matter

Tesla has now calculated the average lifespan of its vehicles. It takes fewer miles for a Tesla vehicle battery to degrade in Europe than it does in the US, according to the automaker's own statistics.

Daniel Zlatev, 02 Jul 2025 12:39

A photograph of a Qantas airplane flying in deep blue skies. (Image: Vismay Bhadra/Wikimedia Commons)

Millions affected in massive Qantas security breach

Qantas, Australia’s national airline, has confirmed a massive security breach that may have exposed the personal data of more than six million customers. The compromised information includes names, phone numbers, addresses, dates ...

Rohith Bhaskar, 02 Jul 2025 12:32

Beyond Two: Souls was originally released as a PS3 exclusive in 2013. (Image source: Quantic Dream, Steam, edited)

Deal | Steam Summer Sale: Narrative-driven psychological action thriller is now 90% off

Beyond: Two Souls, Quantic Dream's psychological thriller about the life and struggles of a girl connected to a spirit, is now on sale for just $2 on Steam. The game is narrative-driven, where players engage in an interactive dram...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Jul 2025 12:24

The X1 Air features the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V. Pictured: a promotional image of the gaming handheld. (Image source: OneXPlayer - edited)

OneXPlayer teases new X1 Air gaming handheld powered by Intel Lunar Lake

The OneXPlayer X1 Air has been officially teased, and it's a new gaming handheld that's powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V. While the teaser didn't share anything about the price range, it revealed some of the device's core sp...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Jul 2025 11:56

The T1 Pro is available now (Image source: Yaber)

Yaber T1 Pro: Compact smart projector debuts with bonus gift

The Yaber T1 Pro is a smart projector available now at an affordable price. Its compact and lightweight design also makes it well-suited for use on the go. As a bonus, Yaber is currently offering a complimentary accessory to help ...

Silvio Werner, 02 Jul 2025 11:08

Mythical Xiaomi Mix 5 surfaces amidst reports of a "surround screen"

Xiaomi finally looks set to launch a Mix 5, four years after the arrival of the Mix 4 as the second ever device with an under-display selfie camera. According to the leaker, the experimental flagship phone could feature a surround...

Ricci Rox, 02 Jul 2025 11:07

The Xiaomi 16 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max are expected to look like this. (Image Source: Digital Chat Station)

Latest Xiaomi 16 series leaks outline design, display, and camera hardware of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 phones

New leaks have now provided more insight into Xiaomi's next-gen flagship lineup for this year. Three devices will launch, excluding the line-leading Xiaomi 16 Ultra, and information on their design, sizes, and camera hardware has ...

Ricci Rox, 02 Jul 2025 09:17

Deal | July 2025 free game lineup on Amazon Prime Gaming exceeds $250 in value

Amazon Prime Gaming has published the new free game lineup for July 2025. It contains 13 games that are worth over $250 in value, and they will be available for $0 for select users throughout the month.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Jul 2025 08:41

A new AMD Ryzen AI 300 series chip has shown up on Geekbench (image source: AMD)

Ryzen AI 5 330: New Krackan Point CPU makes Geekbench debut with intriguing CPU core layout

A new AMD Krackan Point chip called the Ryzen AI 5 330 has been spotted on Geekbench. Like other Ryzen AI 300 parts, it has a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, albeit in a slightly different configuration.

Anil Ganti, 02 Jul 2025 08:36

iPhone Air render by fpt (Image source: fpt. on YouTube)

Apple’s 5.5 mm iPhone Air to replace Plus model in 2025 iPhone 17 lineup

Apple will reportedly replace the Plus model with a new 5.5 mm-thick “iPhone Air” in the iPhone 17 lineup. Leaked specifications include a 6.6-inch 120 Hz display, A19 chip, 12 GB RAM, and a single 48 MP rear camera. Despite its t...

Sebastian Jankowski, 02 Jul 2025 03:22

Nobitex's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime. A person wearing the "Anonymous" mask pictured. (Image source: Robert Stump, via Unsplash)

Exchange's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime

A recent report from TRM Labs has shed light on the inner workings of Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange. TRM’s analysis revealed that the platform was built with obfuscation tools, VIP bypass logic, and deep integrat...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 02:22

Control centers: Helping users control their laptop or manfuacturers control their customers?

Lenovo and other laptop makers abuse their control centers by placing ads, as seen on the Legion Pro 5

The control center of laptops is a central hub for users. These are developed by manufacturers themselves and increasingly abused in order to place ads or even collect user data. Lenovo is just one example.

Christian Hintze, 02 Jul 2025 01:31

Alienware AW2725DF 27-inch OLED gaming monitor (Image source: Dell Alienware)

Deal | The 27-inch Alienware QHD OLED gaming monitor with esports-worthy 360Hz refresh rate is severely discounted

For many gamers, the 27-inch AW2725DF OLED display may be the perfect combination of image quality and responsiveness. The Alienware monitor can reach a 360Hz refresh rate with ultra-low latency. Its current $619.99 sale price at ...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Jul 2025 00:14

This very compact NAS sports WiFi and up to 2TB of capacity (Image source: Milenas)

Milenas: Tiny NAS with WiFi and up to 2TB launches on Kickstarter

According to the manufacturer, the Milenas is the smallest network attached storage device with cloud integration on the market. This small NAS features wireless network connectivity, should be quite portable and comes with up to ...

Silvio Werner, 01 Jul 2025 23:15

The electric Kia EV4 hatchback (Image source: Kia)

Kia's new electric hatchback EV4 debuts with up to 388-mile range; £34,695 starting price

The Kia EV4 is now available for order in the UK. The electric hatchback by Kia starts at £34,695 and offers a range of nearly 400 miles between charges (supposedly).

David Odejide, 01 Jul 2025 22:58

Meta could soon launch smart glasses with a built-in display (Image source: Meta)

Meta Hypernova: First picture of new smart glasses leaks

Meta is expected to launch new smart glasses later this year. This gadget supposedly shows information directly in the user’s field of vision, and Meta could offer many features that are similar to the Google Glass. An image now s...

Hannes Brecher, 01 Jul 2025 22:22

The OnePlus Nord 5 has a 50MP main camera (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus previews Nord CE5 with 7,100mAh battery and Nord 5 with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

OnePlus is set to unveil two new mid-range smartphones with intriguing specs in a few days time. The OnePlus Nord 5 is expected to feature the quick Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 at a mid-range price, while the Nord CE5 will reportedly spor...

Hannes Brecher, 01 Jul 2025 21:51

Bafang has presented two new mid-motors. (Symbolic image, source: Jürgen Polle)

Bafang goes on the offensive against Bosch with new mid-motors and up to 800% motor assistance

Bafang recently unveiled two motors, the M430 Cargo and M510RS, which may well give Bosch motors a run for their money. They are designed to offer strong support, especially on bikes that carry heavy luggage or cargo.

Silvio Werner, 01 Jul 2025 21:42

The new Stellaris 16 is now available with AMD APUs. (Image source: Tuxedo)

Tuxedo: New laptop now available with Ryzen 9955HX3D, RTX 5090 and up to 96 GB RAM

Tuxedo is expanding its range with another powerful laptop, which comes with an APU from AMD instead of Intel. Various graphics cards up to the RTX 5090 can be installed.

Silvio Werner, 01 Jul 2025 21:39

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