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The Casio G-Shock GMA-P2110B-1A and the G-Shock GMA-P2110B-5A (right to left)

Two new monochrome G-Shocks with metal bezel rings reach more markets

Casio has officially launched the G-Shock GMA-P2110B-1A and the GMA-P2110B-5A in India, combining a compact monochrome color scheme and metal bezel ring. Both models retain G-Shock essentials, including shock resistance and 200 m (20 bar) water resistance.

Abhinav Fating, 15 Sep 2026 19:49

Version 3.28.50.1 is rolling out globally for the Amazfit Balance.

Amazfit smartwatch receives major software update with multiple new features

Amazfit has pushed a new update to one of its popular smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the update is said to introduce multiple new features while also enhancing system stability and addressing other known issues.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2026 19:27

This HMD feature phone looks like a Nokia 123 Shield with extra features.

HMD's budget rugged feature phone might be getting a sibling

Just a couple of months after the Nokia 123 Shield 2G feature phone debuted, a similar looking device has surfaced. Rumored to be just another color, additional features such as a front camera and LED, which aren't available on the Nokia 123 Shield, say otherwise.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Sep 2026 19:01

The Neo 3 and its new RC Mini remote control.

DJI Neo 3 reveals itself in new leak with pocket-sized RC Mini remote control

A new compact drone from DJI has surfaced online. A replacement for the Neo 2, the DJI Neo 3 sports a redesigned exterior and will be available with a pocket-sized remote control boasting an 800-nit display and OcuSync 4 support.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2026 18:59

These games will be added to the service in the coming weeks.

Xbox announces 13 new games coming to Game Pass this month

Microsoft has revealed the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass this month. The lineup includes Kernel Hearts, Dune: Awakening, and more.

Abdul Haddi, 15 Sep 2026 18:41

The 12.2-inch Mouse X2 laptop can be configured with an octa-core Ryzen 7 APU.

Japanese brand intros 12.2-inch laptop with up to 8-core Ryzen 7 APU and 32 GB DDR5 RAM

Japanese consumer electronics company Mouse has unveiled a new 981 g laptop with a 12.2-inch display. Dubbed the X2, the laptop is powered by AMD APUs paired with up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM

Sambit Saha, 15 Sep 2026 18:27

An image showing enemies in King Arthur: Knight's Tale, currently on sale on Steam.

Deal | With 83% positive reviews on Steam, this tactical RPG set in a dark fantasy universe is 70% off

King Arthur: Knight's Tale is a turn-based tactical RPG where you'll lead your knights into battle through various missions and explore a nightmare version of Britannia. Make the right decisions and use the right strategies to achieve your goal.

Alexis Stegmann, 15 Sep 2026 18:18

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is available in black, green, purple and cloud blush color options

Xiaomi’s new midrange smartphone with 10,000 mAh battery now available in more markets

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max smartphone in India. The device boasts a large 10,000 mAh battery with support for 100 W wired and 27 W reverse wired charging. It features a 120 Hz AMOLED panel, a 50 MP main camera, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset.

Abhinav Fating, 15 Sep 2026 18:06

Lenovo's latest mini-PC is on the smaller side thanks to a 0.65-litre case.

Lenovo releases new mini-PC globally with Intel Panther Lake, 32 GB RAM and Arc B390 graphics

Lenovo has finally released one of its latest mini-PCs globally. Now sold across North America after releases elsewhere earlier this year, the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 combines Intel's Panther Lake architecture into a sub-1-litre body with a 16-core processor, Arc B390 graphics and 32 GB of RAM.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2026 17:22

Micro Center is currently offering a lucrative discount on a gaming hardware bundle consisting of 32 GB DDR5, a Z890 motherboard, and an Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU.

Deal | Gaming hardware bundle with 24-core CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM sees $390 discount

Micro Center is currently offering a sizable $390 discount on a gaming hardware bundle. The high-performance bundle consists of a 32 GB DDR5 kit, a Z890 motherboard, and Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus CPU.

Sambit Saha, 15 Sep 2026 17:20

Front of 77-inch Sony Bravia 6 OLED TV shown

Deal | New 77-inch Sony Bravia 6 OLED TV already $800 off in Amazon sale, as fresh LG rival

Despite just launching, the 77-inch Sony Bravia 6 OLED TV is seeing an $800 discount in an Amazon deal. The display now has the 4 HDMI 2.1 ports offered by LG and Samsung alternatives. With Google TV and Dolby Vision support, it also holds an edge in smart app compatibility.

Adam Corsetti, 15 Sep 2026 17:03

The Xiaomi Watch S5 41 mm will run HyperOS 4 out of the box.

Xiaomi reveals new luxury smartwatch with up to 14 days battery life

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be releasing a new luxury smartwatch soon. Set to arrive before the end of September, the new Xiaomi Watch S5 boasts up to 14 days of battery life in a 41 mm case size while being thinner and lighter than its 46 mm counterpart.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2026 16:53

The MSI MS-C9ZA mini PC is based on NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano platform.

MSI intros fanless, compact industrial mini PC with ARM CPU and Nvidia Ampere iGPU

MSI has a new industrial mini PC on offer, dubbed the MS-C9ZA. The mini PC is based on NVIDIA's Jetson Orin Nano platform, sporting a 6-core ARM-based SoC and a relatively powerful Nvidia Ampere-based iGPU.

Sambit Saha, 15 Sep 2026 16:16

Don’t Lose Aggro is 33% off on Steam until September 21.

Deal | New all-time low: Dungeon crawler with MMO mechanics drops below $7 on Steam

Taunt enemies, keep bosses occupied and protect NPC companions: Don’t Lose Aggro brings classic MMO mechanics to a single-player game. The Early Access title is currently cheaper than ever on Steam.

Marius Müller, 15 Sep 2026 16:10

The Acer Swift Spin 14 (SFSP14-I51T) contains dual Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Acer releases new 14-inch laptop internationally with 120 Hz display, over 24 hours battery life and Intel Panther Lake

Acer has finally released one of its new 14-inch convertible laptops internationally. Built around Intel's Panther Lake architecture, the Swift Spin 14 (SFSP14-I51T) contains a 120 Hz display, up to 32 GB of RAM, a 16-core processor and is said to last over 24 hours in official tests.

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2026 15:57

The HP EliteBook X G2i with Intel Panther Lake

Reviewed: Intel’s 18A Panther Lake lives up to efficiency claims

When Intel announced its Intel Panther Lake CPU generation, also known as Core Ultra 300, they promised the same efficiency as Intel Lunar Lake with a significantly higher performance. A promise that Intel is able to keep, as the HP EliteBook X G2i laptop review demonstrates.

Benjamin Herzig, 15 Sep 2026 15:32

Crystal Crisis is free to keep on Steam until September 22.

Deal | Like Tetris as a fighting game: This Steam game is now free instead of $20

Crystal Crisis turns the familiar Tetris formula into a tactical puzzle duel with special attacks and 20 crossover characters. The game, which normally costs $19.99, is currently completely free on Steam.

Marius Müller, 15 Sep 2026 15:29

The GPU Shield Adapter gives GPUs an additional layer of protection from meltdowns.

Update | Cooler Master's power-monitoring GPU adapter arrives in the US

Cooler Master’s GPU Shield Adapter adds real-time current monitoring, visual seating indicators, alarms, and power reduction safeguards to graphics cards using 12V-2x6 connectors. Its universal PSU compatibility and practical design strengthen its appeal. Update (September 15, 3:13 PM CEST): A representative from Cooler Master has informed us that the company will be updating the warranty from 1 to 3 years.

Jacob Fisher, 15 Sep 2026 15:14

The Segway Muxi Pro e-bicycle can be fitted with an optional second passenger seat.

Segway Muxi Pro 9-speed cargo e-bicycle launches with 750W motor and optional second passenger seat

The Segway Muxi Pro cargo e-bike has launched with upgrades over the original Muxi to make it more convenient for city shopping trips and local commutes with a 73-mile (117 km) range. Fenders, safety lights, and traction control come standard, and the e-bike can be fitted with an optional second passenger seat, dual baskets, and a rearview radar and mirror.

David Chien, 15 Sep 2026 15:00

Official promotional art for Ragnarok Console Project.

Gravity Game Arise reveals TGS 2026 lineup

Gravity Game Arise announces its seven-title TGS 2026 lineup. Discover the new Ragnarok Console RPG trailer, Aeruta playable demo, and booth schedules.

Darryl Linington, 15 Sep 2026 14:53

BYD tips launch of electric vehicle with solid-state battery

Just like CATL and Toyota, BYD has detailed its plans to debut an electric vehicle with a solid-state battery ahead of trials and mass production. The world's biggest EV maker will also expand megawatt charging and offer an accident guarantee for its FSD equivalent.

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Sep 2026 14:50

The Acemagic Retro X3 mini PC is now available with a $110 discount on Amazon.

Deal | Gaming mini PC with 16 GB RAM wins $110 discount

Courtesy of an ongoing sale on Amazon, the Acemagic Retro X3 mini PC is now available with a sizable $110 discount for a limited time. The mini PC comes equipped with 16 GB of RAM, octa-core Ryzen 7 APU, and, of course, a retro-themed enclosure.

Sambit Saha, 15 Sep 2026 14:28

The Anbernic RG DS Plus has an integrated stylus.

Anbernic's modern remake of the Nintendo DS XL is now available for $84.99

The Anbernic RG DS Plus is finally available to buy, offering buyers a modern take on the Nintendo DS XL. It features dual 4.3-inch displays with stylus support, a 4,000mAh battery, and a Linux OS for less than $100.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Sep 2026 14:20

Huawei Watch D3: ECG technology in detail—limitations, benefits, and background

The Huawei Watch D3 also offers an ECG feature, allowing it to measure heart activity beyond just heart rate. In this article, we explore the technology and its limitations—and also find a few things to nitpick.

Silvio Werner, 15 Sep 2026 13:24

You can now apply an old Steam-style theme to RPCS3.

RPCS3 announces super cool and nostalgic customization option for PS3 emulator

RPCS3 allows users to create their own custom Qt stylesheets to alter the look of the RPCS3 UI. User FlexBy has now created a theme inspired by the old Steam UI, which you can apply from inside RPCS3.

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Sep 2026 13:21

Fender Audio brings Elie speakers to the US with proper musician-friendly inputs

Fender is taking its name beyond guitars and amplifiers. The Elie 6 and Elie 12 portable speakers are now launching in the US – and their XLR/instrument inputs make them considerably more interesting than the average Bluetooth box.

Aurelian Nedelcu, 15 Sep 2026 12:24

New affordable "nano-ceramic" smart ring sports SOS shake gesture, 100-day charging case

Rogbid's ZenRing brings a nano-ceramic shell with a stainless inner band for $129.99, undercutting many other smart rings (price-wise). Its 4-6 day battery is the shortest in its segment, however, and it ships now in sizes 8-13.

Anubhav Sharma, 15 Sep 2026 12:07

The Honor X80 Pro Max's screen can get very bright when needed.

This cell phone screen gets so bright that it pushes our equipment to its limits

We thoroughly test every smartphone display with our measuring equipment. However, the HDR brightness on the Honor X80 Pro Max is so high that, according to official specifications, our lab equipment should actually be overwhelmed. Here’s what we were still able to find out.

Florian Schmitt, 15 Sep 2026 11:52

Microsoft releases emergency Windows 11 KB5129195 update

Microsoft's out-of-band KB5129195 update fixes Remote Desktop, Hyper-V folder-sharing, and USB audio bugs from September's Patch Tuesday, plus a SYSTEM privilege flaw.

Darryl Linington, 15 Sep 2026 11:38

The Apple M6 is a really fast chip, but it has some unexpected competition (pictured : the Mac mini M6)

A Geekbench benchmark shows Apple's M6 has some unexpected competition

Apple's next Mac mini chip posts solid generational gains over the M5, but an early benchmark suggests the A20 Pro may be the fastest chipset Apple has shipped, single-core wise.

Bùi Giang, 15 Sep 2026 11:35

The iQOO 16 will be launched on September 29 with these three striking colors

iQOO confirmed the iQOO 16 will launch in China on September 29, 2026, arriving in Chasing Light, Legend, and Track colorways. The device features a newly redesigned "Tomorrow's Porthole" camera module and is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor alongside a dedicated Q4 gaming chip.

Antony Muchiri, 15 Sep 2026 11:23

New strategy RPG hits 1.0 release on Steam with "Very Positive" reviews, 25% launch discount in tow

Tenebris: Terra Incognita has left early access. It's live now in version 1.0 on Steam at $19.99. The turn-based tactical RPG ships with 23 heroes, 17 bosses and 83 achievements. It was built by a team of five working around their day jobs since 2019.

Anubhav Sharma, 15 Sep 2026 11:19

The new Govee Wallwash Table Lamp gets a launch discount in some regions

Govee launches new Wallwash Table Lamp with gradient lighting

Govee has launched the so-called Wallwash Table Lamp, a new table light that projects color gradients onto walls and can also serve as a bedside lamp. It is available with a launch discount of up to 30%.

Marcus Schwarten, 15 Sep 2026 11:16

New Govee Ball Lights launch as a two-pack with a discount

Govee Ball Lights bring atmospheric lighting to the garden and backyard

Govee's new Ball Lights offer another way to add atmospheric smart home lighting to a garden.

Marcus Schwarten, 15 Sep 2026 11:08

Galaxy S26 Ultra (left) vs iQOO 16 (right).

iQOO 16's new Samsung-made M16 OLED panel leaves Galaxy S26 Ultra far behind

A video shared by serial leaker Ice Universe on X shows a large gulf in display quality between the new iQOO 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The iQOO 16 uses Samsung's latest M16 OLED panel that the Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro are also expected to use.

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Sep 2026 11:00

The Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 digital camera comes with physical controls and a retro design.

Fujifilm unveils Instax Pal 2 digital camera and Instax Link Wide 2 instant photo printer

Fujifilm has unveiled the petite Instax Pal 2 digital camera, a retro-styled camera with physical controls and a wide selection of filters and image effects. Images can be shared online through smartphones or sent to the new Link Wide 2 instant photo printer.

David Chien, 15 Sep 2026 09:53

The Magic 9 Super Edition (pictured) is expected to feature the large 11,000mAh battery.

Honor Magic 9 series teaser confirms massive 11,000mAh battery

The Honor Magic 9 series is set to launch at the end of September 2026, and recent teasers have already shared the design of the upcoming flagship phones. One of them has also confirmed that the lineup will have a phone with an 11,000mAh battery.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Sep 2026 09:34

An iPhone lying on the keyboard of an open MacBook Air

Apple Siri AI: A waitlist, English only, and not on EU iPhones

Apple shipped iOS 27 on Monday, and the rebuilt Siri AI does not come with it in the European Union. Apple's own availability notes rule out iOS, iPadOS and watchOS in the EU. A Mac or a Vision Pro still works, as long as the device is set to English. Everyone else signs up for a waitlist. Daily usage limits apply from day one.

Steffen Zahn, 15 Sep 2026 09:11

Electric Ocarina Of Time for Nintendo Switch 2

Hori's electric Ocarina of Time is now available to pre-order

Hori has opened pre-orders for an officially licensed Electric Ocarina of Time at $49.99, an instrument that plays the 12 songs from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and feeds them back into the Switch 2 remake through the console’s sound recognition.

Antony Muchiri, 15 Sep 2026 09:03

Citizen's new Zenshin Three-hand Eco-Drive brings hardened titanium to limited-edition watch

Citizen has brought the Zenshin Three-hand AW0132-55P to the US at $695, in Super Titanium with a Duratect Amber Yellow finish that is hardened titanium rather than gold plating. The 39.5 mm case packs a J800 Eco-Drive and a day-date display.

Anubhav Sharma, 15 Sep 2026 08:40

The Samsung Galaxy A18 4G is rumored to come with a new Exynos chipset

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G spec sheet leaks with a mysterious new Exynos chipset

A retailer listing for the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (SM-A185F) has surfaced ahead of its launch, revealing a previously unseen processor, the Exynos 1610.

Bùi Giang, 15 Sep 2026 08:31

Anyone looking to import a Huawei Mate XT2 from China will have to live with some limitations and spend a lot of money.

Apple's iPhone Duo looks ridiculously cheap compared to importing this foldable

(Update: No microG for this phone) Last week, three manufacturers unveiled their latest foldables. While the Xiaomi 18 Fold arrived in China at comparatively moderate prices, the iPhone Duo launch made even some Apple fans raise their eyebrows. But you can get a much, much more expensive foldable, if you have set your eyes on the Huawei Mate XT2.

Alexander Fagot, 15 Sep 2026 08:26

Oppo launching safer 10,000 mAh pocket power bank with 33W charging and ColorOS integration

Oppo has unveiled the 33W Pocket Charge Super Flash Charge Power Bank in China. Slated to launch alongside the Oppo Find X10, it features a slim design, a 10,00mAh capacity, dual-port charging, ColorOS integration, and upgraded battery safety features.

Elvis Shida, 15 Sep 2026 08:10

Casio's affordable F-91WF watches now back in stock in the US after selling out

Casio's fabric-strap F-91WF is available to buy again in the US at $45.95, mere days after all three references showed as unavailable. The watch had gone out of stock within days of its US launch, despite costing double a standard F-91W model.

Anubhav Sharma, 15 Sep 2026 08:06

Google;s premium laptops will be up for pre-order soon

Googlebook launch nears as pre-orders open September 21

Google has confirmed that pre-orders for its first Googlebook laptops will open on September 21. Leaks from Acer, Asus and Lenovo have already revealed several premium models, with all three manufacturers notably using Intel's Core Ultra 5 325 Panther Lake processor in at least one configuration.

Anil Ganti, 15 Sep 2026 08:03

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series will retain the rear camera. Pictured: a screenshot from the teaser.

Xiaomi 18 Pro series teaser gives first look at updated rear display

The Xiaomi 18 Pro series will feature phones powered by the next-gen flagship SoC from Qualcomm. Ahead of any proper announcement, the company has teased the smartphones by giving a glimpse of the rear design, and not much seems to have changed.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Sep 2026 07:49

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