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The Amazfit Balance 2 XT smartwatch (pictured) has appeared in a Best Buy listing. (Image source: Best Buy)

New Amazfit Balance 2 XT smartwatch appears at US retailer

The Amazfit Balance 2 XT smartwatch has been spotted on a US retailer’s website. This rumored model will join the recently launched standard version of the Balance 2 wearable. The product listing suggests that this could be a smal...

Polly Allcock, 01 Jul 2025 20:02

The Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered RedMagic gaming tablet failed to top the latest AnTuTu performance ranking. Pictured: the pad. (Image source: RedMagic)

New RedMagic gaming tablet falls short in latest AnTuTu performance chart

RedMagic's Tablet 3 Pro, which will soon launch in the global market as the RedMagic Astra, is positioned as one of the most powerful Android tablets. However, it couldn't top the latest performance list from AnTuTu.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jul 2025 19:58

Non-technical/specialized jobs like customer service are the most at risk of getting replaced by AI. A phone displaying an Unemployed message pictured. (Image source: Pixabay)

AI reportedly wreaks havoc on the entry-level job market in the UK

AI is reportedly making some big changes to the UK's job market. According to data collected by Adzuna, the availability of entry-level jobs in the UK has crashed by a third since the release of ChatGPT in 2022.

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Jul 2025 19:57

The titles delisted include classics like Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II (image source: SteamDB)

SEGA just delisted nine free classic mobile ports from iOS and Android

SEGA's move to delist titles is not the first time that the publisher has moved to remove games from storefronts across the board.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Jul 2025 19:50

Red Dead Online: Strange Tales of The West is already out as a surprise drop for players (image source: Rockstar Games)

Rockstar quietly announces zombie themed Red Dead Online update for July 2

RDO is getting a long-anticipated update after years of limited content releases from Rockstar.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Jul 2025 19:39

The Nothing Headphone 1 has been shown off alongside the Phone 3 (image source: Nothing)

Nothing Headphone (1) official with a premium feature set and up to 80 hours of battery life

The Nothing Headphone (1) have been shown off with the company's signature design language. It is priced on par with high-end offerings from Sony/Bose.

Anil Ganti, 01 Jul 2025 19:30

The Nothing Phone (3) has finally arrived (image source: Notebookcheck)

Nothing Phone (3) official with a peculiar new design and a somewhat expensive price tag

Nothing has finally shown off a new high-end smartphone: the Phone (3). It comes with a new, visually distinct design, a high-end Qualcomm SoC and three rear camera modules.

Anil Ganti, 01 Jul 2025 19:30

Acer's new gaming SSD has an eye-catching design with RGB lighting (Image source: Acer)

Gaming SSD with up to 4TB, RGB and 2,000 MB/s: Acer Predator GP30 launches

The Acer Predator GP30 has been developed specifically for gaming enthusiasts, as the external SSD offers a high speed of up to 2,000 MB/s, a gaming design with a transparent front as well as RGB lighting.

Hannes Brecher, 01 Jul 2025 19:29

The Casio G-Shock GMA-P2100PC watches (pictured) are coming to more countries. (Image source: Casio)

Casio confirms international rollout of new G-Shock GMA-P2100PC watches

The Casio G-Shock GMA-P2100PC-1A, GMA-P2100PC-4A, and GMA-P2100PC-7A watches have been listed on the brand’s global website. These product pages suggest when these polarized color dial timepieces could reach more countries, follow...

Polly Allcock, 01 Jul 2025 19:29

A new "AI" smartphone. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei tipped to beat Apple to launch of world-first "HBM" DRAM smartphone

Forget LPDDR5X, smartphones will start upgrading to the same HBM DRAM found in Nvidia's highest-end GPUs soon - according to the latest leaks, anyway. Mobile device OEMs are thought to switch to that advanced form of memory in ord...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jul 2025 18:45

The fan-favourite Godzilla DLC is available for download right away. (Image Source: Mintrocket Studios)

Dave the Diver's In the Jungle DLC pushed to 2026, Godzilla DLC returns

Dave the Diver’s highly anticipated DLC In the Jungle has been officially delayed to early 2026, as devs want to pack in more content. But Mintrocket has plenty of good news for fans, including the return of the Godzilla DLC, a fr...

Nitisha Upadhye, 01 Jul 2025 18:21

MSI has now clarified that the Claw 8 Ryzen Edition 2025 will only be available in Polar Tempest and Neon Green finishes. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition: MSI to beat Asus and Lenovo to premiering AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme with summer 2025 release planned

MSI has finally shared when its first gaming handheld will be available in some markets. Launching this summer, the now-called MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition will combine a 120 Hz VRR display with an 80 Wh battery and AMD's new Ryzen Z2...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 18:12

OnePlus is still owned by parent company Oppo, which also owns Realme. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus risks US sales ban for allegedly sending sensitive data to China without permission

OnePlus is the latest Chinese company to be caught between souring Chinese and US relations. According to US lawmakers, OnePlus is transferring 'sensitive personal information and screenshots' to Chinese servers without seeking us...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 18:06

Sony has not included the older WH-1000XM5 in its latest update round for some reason. (Image source: Sony)

Sony releases major updates to WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 with long-awaited improvements

Sony is now offering new updates to two of its high-end wireless audio devices. Rolling out globally as free updates, the software brings a range of improvements not just to the new WH-1000XM6 but also to the older WF-1000XM5.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 18:01

Lenovo has only offered one picture of the Xiaoxin AI Tablet Pro GT so far. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Xiaoxin AI Tablet Pro GT: New lightweight flagship tablet teased to be 'coming soon'

RedMagic has just confirmed global availability for its latest tablet. Right on cue, Lenovo has begun teasing the release of a new flagship tablet that it will be launching soon as the Xiaoxin AI Tablet Pro GT.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 17:55

Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version Tops AnTuTu June 2025 flagship phone ranking. Pictured: the SoC. (Image source: RedMagic - edited)

Snapdragon 8 Elite once again tops AnTuTu flagship phone performance ranking

AnTuTu has published the list of flagship phones with the highest benchmark scores in June 2025. Just like the last ranking, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version has topped the list. As for MediaTek's top-performing SoC, it only...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jul 2025 17:51

Dangbei DBOX02 Pro 4K projector on gimbal stand (Image source: Dangbei PR)

The more adjustable Dangbei DBOX02 Pro 4K laser projector with 120Hz gaming support is now available

The new Dangbei DBOX02 Pro tries to make using a 4K projector less intimidating to novices. Its gimbal stand and auto-correction features enable versatile setup options. At the same time, it targets more expensive projectors with ...

Adam Corsetti, 01 Jul 2025 17:17

The Marshall Midnight Blue collection arrives just in time for summer. (Image source: Marshall)

Marshall launches select speakers and headphones in a new Midnight Blue color

Marshall has announced a new color option for a few of its products. The Midnight Blue color is exclusive to the Major V over-the-ear headphones and the Acton III and Emberton III speakers. All three are available to buy now in Eu...

Habeeb Onawole, 01 Jul 2025 16:10

The Marshall Middleton II has a longer battery life than the previous generation. (Image source: Marshall)

Marshall Middleton II Bluetooth speaker arrives with LE audio, improved battery life, and a built-in microphone

Marshall has announced a follow-up to the 2023 Middleton portable Bluetooth speaker. The Middleton II has an updated design and brings some key upgrades but keeps the launch price of the first generation.

Habeeb Onawole, 01 Jul 2025 16:00

New Starlink customers in three US states are getting hit with a $1,000 surcharge. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink will make you pay a $1000 surcharge in three US states just to sign up

Starlink has jacked up its demand surcharge fee to a staggering $1,000 for new Residential customers in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The congestion fee has tripled over the past month alone, as SpaceX struggles to manag...

Kristen Spradlin, 01 Jul 2025 15:59

The Nintendo Switch 2 console in action (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nintendo and Amazon deny reports of sales dispute over the Nintendo Switch 2

Both the video game giant and the ecommerce juggernaut have denied an earlier report by Bloomberg about a potential rift.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Jul 2025 15:45

The QCY Crossky C50 open-ear earbuds offers up to 7.5 hours of battery life on a single charge (Image source: QCY)

QCY Crossky C50 earbuds launch with open-ear design and 35 hours of battery life

QCY has unveiled new Crossky C50 earbuds with a trendy cuff-like design. The Crossky C50 earbuds feature a large 10.8 mm dual magnet sound driver, wind noise reduction, up to 35 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity, a...

Abhinav Fating, 01 Jul 2025 15:40

For the new Edifice models, the bezel color matches the dial perfectly. Pictured - a closeup of the Casio Edifice EFS-S650D-2A's bezel. (Image source: Casio)

Casio officially lists new Edifice EFS-S650D chronographs with ceramic bezels, sapphire glass, and solar charging

Casio has listed two Edifice EFS-S650 models on its UK site, confirming specs like ceramic bezels, sapphire glass, and solar-powered chronograph features. Retail price is set at £209 (~$288).

Anubhav Sharma, 01 Jul 2025 15:37

Razer Blade 14 2025 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Is 8 GB VRAM enough for the Blade 14? For 1080p gaming, yes

The big topic with Nvidia's new mainstream mobile GPUs is the amount of VRAM and many users complain about 8 GB. This is also the case for the Razer Blade 14, but is it really that big of a deal? And then there is also the topic o...

Andreas Osthoff, 01 Jul 2025 15:36

The Starlink Standard Kit dish for Residential plans. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink sets out $15/month Residential Lite Internet plan price for eligible New Yorkers

Starlink subscribers don't have to live in India to get cheap Internet plans. While India is only rumored to get a $10/month plan, eligible citizens of the state of New York can get Starlink Internet for $15/month right now.

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Jul 2025 15:27

An "Anonymous" mask, accepted internationally as the symbol of hackers (Image source: Robert Stump, via Unsplash)

Record $2.1B lost to crypto hacks in H1 2025 as $9.32B of illicit funds moved in 2024

The first half of 2025 set a grim new record for the crypto industry, with over $2.1 billion stolen in hacks and exploits. This surge was overwhelmingly driven by state-sponsored cybercrime, highlighted by the single largest crypt...

Chibuike Okpara, 01 Jul 2025 14:57

Kerbal Space Program is 90% off on Steam, available for $4 until July 10. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | First time $4 instead of $40: Realistic and humorous sci-fi sim on Steam with 100K reviews (95% positive) hits lowest price ever

Kerbal Space Program delivers a space simulation that blends realistic physics with a healthy dose of humor. Right now, it’s available on Steam at its lowest price ever – 90% off.

Marius Müller, 01 Jul 2025 14:53

The first autonomous soccer tournament between humanoid robots marks a milestone in the advancement of AI-powered real-time interaction in robotics. (Image source: ecns)

More show than sport: First soccer tournament between humanoid robots

The world's first fully autonomous soccer tournament featuring humanoid robots was recently held in Beijing. Four Chinese university teams programmed identical T1 robots from Booster Robotics to compete in 3-on-3 matches without a...

Marius Müller, 01 Jul 2025 14:48

The Decathlon Btwin E-FL 900 folding bike is lighter than the Btwin E-Fold 900 (pictured). (Image source: Decathlon)

Lighter Decathlon Btwin E-FL 900 folding e-bike on the way

The Decathlon Btwin E-FL 900 folding electric bike was recently revealed at Eurobike 2025. This upcoming e-bike is more compact and lighter than the older Btwin E-Fold 900. It also features a rear-wheel Mahle motor, Schwalbe tires...

Polly Allcock, 01 Jul 2025 14:46

The Casio G-Shock x Marvel Studios Fantastic Four collection watches have arrived in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

Casio G-Shock Fantastic Four watches now available in the UK

The Casio G-Shock x Marvel Studios Fantastic Four collection has been launched in the UK. The range includes four Hidden Glow Vol. 2 watches, each with a blue and white design and glow-in-the-dark elements. Plus, these special edi...

Polly Allcock, 01 Jul 2025 14:41

The Minisforum N5 Pro supports Linux, MinisCloud OS and Windows 11 Pro. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum N5 Pro released with AMD Ryzen AI HX 370, OCuLink and PCIe 4.0 expansion

The Minisforum N5 Pro is finally available to order. Launching with a moderate launch discount, the N5 Pro features eight storage slots, 10 Gigabit LAN, OCuLink and supports ECC DDR5 RAM paired with AMD's powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 37...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:32

Minisforum hopes to begin shipping N5 pre-orders on July 30. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum releases N5 NAS with unusual AMD Ryzen APU starting at under $550

Minisforum is now offering the N5 globally as an AMD Ryzen-powered network-attached storage solution. Unusually, the company has opted for an APU whose existence AMD does not acknowledge outside China.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:22

A new main camera may be one of the biggest differences between the X200 Pro and X300 Pro. Former pictured. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X300 Pro: Leaker describes details of new flagship months ahead of schedule

The launch of the X300 Pro may not occur for another few months. Nonetheless, a respected leaker has already detailed one of Vivo's next flagships on Chinese social media.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:15

The Galaxy Z Fold7 may be thinner and lighter than its predecessor, but it will not do better at resisting the elements. New model pictured. (Image source: via Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 expected to disappoint against many foldable flagships with surprising missed opportunity

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 should become official in just over a week's time. Surprisingly, Samsung is now slated to drop behind Google and Vivo when it comes to dust and water resistance.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:03

The new 2026 Model Y topping up at a Supercharger. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y is not cheaper to drive than Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4

Tesla prides itself in lower maintenance costs over the lifespan of its vehicles, but that is valid for all electric cars. Its own Model Y vs Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 costs of ownership calculation paints a different picture.

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Jul 2025 14:03

The RedMagic Astra will be available to order freely from July 16 globally. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic Astra: RedMagic confirms global pricing and release date for compact gaming tablet

RedMagic has finally confirmed when its RedMagic Astra tablet will be available outside China without resorting to import services. Not only that, but the company has revealed how much the 165 Hz OLED and Snapdragon 8 Elite wieldi...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:00

A promotional image for Cloudflare's Content Independence Day initiative displaying an orange flag with the symbol of a pen. (Image Source: Cloudflare)

Cloudflare will now block AI web scrapers that don't pay for data

American web services provider Cloudflare has announced it plans to block all AI web crawlers by default unless the companies using them pay the original creators.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Jul 2025 13:56

Deal | Only $4.99 in Steam Summer Sale: "Most authentic" FPS adaption of iconic sci-fi franchise is now 90% off

RoboCop: Rogue City is now on sale on Steam at a humongous 90% discount. Retailing for just $4.99, RoboCop: Rogue City is a fun sci-fi FPS that remains true to the vision of the movies with first-person shooting, an 80s look, and ...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Jul 2025 13:33

Subnautica 2 early access is expected to release later this year. A screenshot of the game. (Image Source: Unknown Worlds)

Subnautica 2 biomes list spotted online, fan-favorite biome to return

A fan spotted a list of files in the latest Subnautica 2 dev vlog, which revealed some of the biomes that could be included in the sequel. While the details and visuals are not yet known, the file names did reveal some of the poss...

Nitisha Upadhye, 01 Jul 2025 13:14

The Enercore CJ11 67 W charger currently costs $39.99. Pictured: the charging brick. (Image source: Baseus)

Baseus launches new fast charger with retractable cable and introductory discount

The Baseus Enercore CJ11 fast charger has made a global debut. This charging head features 67 W fast charging support and a built-in retractable cable. Its global launch price is $69.99, but thanks to the introductory discount, it...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jul 2025 13:01

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD in the sunlight (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Weird segmentation: Lenovo keeps 2.8K OLED screen from Ryzen AI 9 ThinkPad laptop for no apparent reason

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD is available with both AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX CPUs and 2.8K OLED screens - but not at the same time. For some strange reason, Lenovo only offers the higher resolution screens on lower-end Ryzen 5 and ...

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jul 2025 12:42

Apple prides itself with the privacy features on the iPhone. (Image source: Apple)

Apple throws in the towel on Siri AI to adopt private ChatGPT or Claude models

Apple made virtual assistants popular by shipping every iPhone with its digital butler Siri, but its features have since fallen behind. Its flailing AI efforts may now force it to adopt third-party services.

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Jul 2025 12:25

A promotional image for the free NASA+ service featuring an astronaut holding a smartphone with the NASA+ app open in space. (Image Source: NASA)

Netflix to offer exclusive NASA+ space content this summer

NASA has announced a partnership with Netflix to bring content from their free NASA+ service onto the streaming platform. The content will include exclusive interviews, live spacewalks, and more.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Jul 2025 12:02

GeForce GTX 1080, marketing render pictured, and other legacy Nvidia GPUs to lose driver support soon (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia confirms upcoming end of driver support for GTX 700, 900, and 10 series GPUs

Nvidia has announced that its upcoming Release 580 driver will be the last to support for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPU architectures, affecting popular graphics cards including the GTX 700, 900, and 10 series, as well as the Tit...

Andrew Sozinov, 01 Jul 2025 12:00

The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 portable power station is now available for purchase at 50% off for a limited time (Image source: Bluetti)

Bluetti Elite 100 V2 portable power station goes on sale at 50% off for a limited time

Bluetti has now officially announced the pricing and availability of the Elite 100 V2 portable power station. The Elite 100 V2 boasts a 1,024 Wh battery capacity and delivers a peak output of 2,700 W. Other features include Bluett...

Abhinav Fating, 01 Jul 2025 10:35

Deal | Under $2: Steam Summer Sale cuts 90% off critically acclaimed remake of classic FPS game

Black Mesa, a critically acclaimed fan-made remake of a classic FP3S, has seen a massive 90% discount. This Steam Summer Sale game deal will end on July 10, 2025, and it has made the title drop to $1.99.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jul 2025 10:32

Steam has added new performance metrics to its in-game overlay (image source: Valve, edited)

Steam adds new metrics to in-game performance overlay

Steam users can now use its built-in performance measuring tool to get a wealth of information like CPU/GPU/RAM usage, FPS graphs, and more. It is available for immediate use and can be enabled via the 'In Game' tab.

Anil Ganti, 01 Jul 2025 10:27

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