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The iQOO Z10 Turbo+ boasts a massive 8,000 mAh battery with 90 W wired charging support (Image source: iQOO)

iQOO Z10 Turbo+ launches with Dimensity 9400+ chipset and a massive 8,000 mAh battery

iQOO has officially unveiled a new Z10 Turbo+ flagship smartphone with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a 50 MP OIS-enabled primary camera, and a massive 8,000 mAh battery with 90 W wired charging. Alth...

Abhinav Fating, 07 Aug 2025 20:09

Lemokey L1 HE Keychron K4 HE Hall effect gaming keyboards on a desk in front of a box and laptop

My favourite wireless gaming keyboards just got even better with a mere software update

CheckMag Keychron's latest round of firmware updates add per-key RGB, improved wireless functionality, and a host of other small tweaks to its best wireless Hall-effect keyboards and mechanical keyboards. Before, the Keychron and Lemokey H...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Aug 2025 20:05

Framework Desktop modular mini-PC with AMD branding and custom tile front panel design (Image source: ETA PRIME)

Framework Desktop with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 beats RTX 4060 laptop in 3DMark, sustains 95W TDP

Framework’s first modular desktop PC pairs its upgradable design with AMD’s powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. Framework’s first modular desktop PC combines its signature upgradable design with AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. Early ha...

Anmol Dubey, 07 Aug 2025 20:03

An image shared by LG Display of what is believed to be its new 27-inch WOLED panel. (Image source: LG Display)

LG details new 540 Hz 4th Gen WOLED panel for future high-end OLED gaming monitors with special 720 Hz mode

LG Display has finally shared more details about its long-awaited 540 Hz WOLED panel destined to be used in gaming monitors later this year. Spanning 27-inches and outputting at 1440p, the 4th Gen WOLED panel can also increase its...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2025 19:51

Oppo tipped to revive legacy flagship smartphone design in Find X9 series

The Find X9 and X9 Pro are predicted to be the first flagship Oppo smartphones to launch with a new camera hump for the first time in multiple generations. They might still resemble some of their predecessors, according to a new l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2025 19:33

Samsung currently restricts its Zoom Anyplace technology to video recordings. (Image source: Samsung)

Leaker details next-gen flagship smartphone cameras with new 200 MP and 1-inch style sensors tipped

According to a typically reliable leaker, a new wave of camera sensors are on the horizon. From the 1-inch style Omnivision OV50X to the Samsung ISOCELL S5KHPE and a new mysterious 5A6 sensor, future flagships like the Xiaomi 16 U...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2025 19:33

Deal | Epic Games Store reveals new free mobile game for Android and iOS gamers to keep forever

The Epic Games Store has updated its free mobile game giveaway service with a new title. From today, one can download 112 Operator on Android, iOS or both platforms in a deal worth almost $20 when redeeming both versions simultane...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2025 19:28

Rumored color options for the iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: @MysteryLupin)

Despite the price hike, iPhone 17 Pro may be cheaper than the 16 Pro

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 series on September 9 with a $50 price increase compared to the current generation. But that price increase may be justified, at least with the iPhone 17 Pro.

Vineet Washington, 07 Aug 2025 19:10

The Pixel Watch 3 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes with the option for Wi-Fi or LTE variants. (Image source: Google)

Deal | Pixel Watch 3 gets slashed to $269.99 (23% off) ahead of Pixel Watch 4's arrival

The Pixel Watch 3 is getting a successor in a few weeks but it is still worth buying, especially now that it is on sale. The third-gen Pixel smartwatch has a super bright display, ECG and temperature sensor, and can detect loss of...

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Aug 2025 19:10

6 battery monster phones go head to head. (Image source: TechBar via YouTube)

OnePlus Nord CE5 is among biggest losers in ~7,000mAh smartphone battery drain test

2025 is the year of the democratized huge-battery smartphone, some examples of which are available on the global market. A YouTuber with six such devices has set out to see how long they can actually last - and which one actually ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2025 18:57

The ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally might not launch until much later in the year (image source: Xbox)

Exact Asus ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X release date hinted at by new leak

A new leak reveals when the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will be available for purchase in the open market. It won't hit shelves until about two months after its rumoured Gamescom 2025 reveal.

Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2025 18:55

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra will not be any more expensive than the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra in Europe. (Image source: Evan Blass, edited)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, Tab S11 Ultra and Tab S10 Lite: All Euro prices, specs and configurations leaked

A massive leak about three new Android tablets, which are scheduled to launch in early September (likely at IFA), has revealed practically everything about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and another member of the...

Alexander Fagot, 07 Aug 2025 18:52

DJI Romo: Drone manufacturer unveils first vacuum robots

DJI has unveiled its first robot vacuum cleaners under its new brand, Romo. There are three models: Romo P, A, and S, some of which feature an unusual transparent design.

Marcus Schwarten, 07 Aug 2025 18:48

BYD Super-e platform: 5 minutes of charging for 400 km and 800 hp (Image source: BYD)

BYD Super-e platform: 5 minutes of charging for 250 miles and 800 hp

BYD is taking fast charging of electric vehicles to a new level with its Super E-Platform. The new 1,000-volt architecture reportedly enables charging power of up to 1,000 kW, which is enough to recharge up to 400 kilometers of ra...

Ulrich Mathey, 07 Aug 2025 18:46

Minisforum UM880 Plus mini PC boasts the 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS "Hawk Point" APU. (Image source: Minisforum)

Deal | Minisforum mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS APU and 1 TB storage gets massive discount for a limited time

Folks on the lookout for a capable mini PC will be quite pleased to note that the Ryzen 7 8845HS-powered Minisforum UM880 Plus mini PC with 32 GB of memory is once again available for its all-time low introductory sale price on Am...

Sambit Saha, 07 Aug 2025 18:28

The two upcoming free games are worth around $30. Pictured: edited cover pictures of the two. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Upcoming free games on Epic Games Store include a multi-award-winning game

Epic Games Store has refreshed the free game selection, which has made two free games live. With this, the storefront has also revealed the titles that will be part of an upcoming giveaway, and one has an "Overwhelmingly Positive"...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Aug 2025 18:08

The LG CineBeam S (pictured) will be available to pre-order in Europe this September. (Image source: LG)

LG CineBeam S Mini projector: European release details now confirmed

Details about the European release of the LG CineBeam S Mini UST 4K Projector have been confirmed. Customers will be able to pre-order the device in the next few weeks, with stock arriving a little later in 2025. This model has an...

Polly Allcock, 07 Aug 2025 17:52

PS3 PlayStation Store connectivity issues continue, with many games inaccessible on PS5

Many loyalists continue to use the PS3 and its marketplace. The PlayStation Store on the console has produced error messages for multiple days, frustrating these users. Since the PS4 and PS5 offer an incomplete selection of PS3 ga...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Aug 2025 17:50

BenQ’s LH830ST projector (pictured) is a house mapping model. (Image source: BenQ, edited)

BenQ launches new LH830ST laser house mapping projector

The BenQ LH830ST Short-Throw Laser House Mapping Projector has been officially unveiled. Designed to help you decorate your home, or for commercial experiences, this model is said to offer up to 4,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other...

Polly Allcock, 07 Aug 2025 17:46

Asus GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC Edition. (Image source: Asus)

Asus and Noctua team up for the quietest RTX 5080

Asus GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC Edition is a chunky four-slot GPU but is touted as the quietest air-cooled card in its class. It is a triple-fan card with three 120 mm Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans.

Vineet Washington, 07 Aug 2025 17:37

President Trump has called for Lip-Bu Tan to resign (image source: Intel)

President Trump calls for resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan

President Donald Trump has called for the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, calling him “Conflicted”. It comes shortly after a US Senator expressed concern about Mr Tan's prior investments.

Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2025 17:32

The Trek Fuel Plus (pictured) features the TQ HPR60 motor and a larger 580Wh battery. (Image source: Trek Bikes)

Trek launches new Fuel and Fuel+ bikes with modular trail geometry in 3 different variants

Trek has launched new Fuel and Fuel+ trail bikes with updated frame geometry, extended range, and modular configurations across EX, MX, and LX variants. Fuel+ features a 580Wh battery and TQ HPR60 motor.

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Aug 2025 17:00

The Heybike X series features a 750 W rear hub motor (Image source: Heybike)

Heybike unveils two new full-suspension foldable fat-tire e-bikes with aluminum alloy frames

Heybike has introduced its latest X-series fat-tire e-bikes in the US. The Heybike X-series consists of two e-bikes: the Mars 3.0 and the Ranger 3.0 Pro. Both fat-tire e-bikes come with a foldable design, a top speed of 28 mph (45...

Abhinav Fating, 07 Aug 2025 16:52

Official image of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice on PlayStation. (Image source: PlayStation)

An anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is reportedly in the works

Fans of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will be delighted to learn that the title's anime adaptation is now official. A domain name has been created for the project, and new information may soon be available.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Aug 2025 16:48

The Unitree A2 Stellar Hunter can not only dance but also carry up to 66 lbs on its back. (Image source: Untitree via YouTube)

A2 Stellar Hunter: Unitree's new robot dog can dance, do somersaults and carry heavy loads – all at impressive speed

Unitree Robotics has unveiled their new robot dog, the A2 Stellar Hunter. It is smarter, stronger and faster than its predecessor. The launch video showcases the A2 both dancing and pulling heavy loads.

Marius Müller, 07 Aug 2025 16:42

The Galaxy Buds 3 FE will cost more than their predecessors. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung reveals the price of the Galaxy Buds 3 FE, but you may want to grab the Galaxy Buds 3 instead

Ahead of the official announcement, Samsung has revealed how much the Galaxy Buds 3 FE will cost. However, with the Galaxy Buds 3 available to buy at a pretty low price, buyers may want to purchase the higher-end model instead.

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Aug 2025 16:36

Casio’s Moflin can reportedly express 4 million different personality traits and behaviors. (Image source: Casio via YouTube)

Like Furbies with AI – Casio’s robot pet ‘Moflin’ is gaining popularity in Japan

Casio’s Moflin combines artificial intelligence with lifelike emotional responses. This soft, furry companion reacts uniquely to touch, voice and proximity, gradually developing its own personality – much like Furbies did over two...

Marius Müller, 07 Aug 2025 16:34

Silhouette of Red Dead Redemption 2 characters on horseback. (Image source: Rockstar)

Long awaited next-gen update and Switch 2 version of Red Dead Redemption 2 could arrive this month

PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 console owners may get great news this August as the next-gen port of Red Dead Redemption 2 could be announced. This has been in talks for quite some time now but it seems like the speculation can fi...

Vineet Washington, 07 Aug 2025 16:30

Desktop GPU with a lot of PC game boxes in the background (Image source: AI-generated image)

Ranking of desktop GPUs in demanding PC games

Benchmark list of all desktop graphics cards and their performance in real games. The list features different settings and options and can be searched and restricted.

Notebookcheck, 07 Aug 2025 16:26

Deal | Epic Games Store gives away new games this August for PC and Mac gamers

The Epic Games Store has discounted another two games for PC gamers. Available to download and keep forever from today, the 112 Operator giveaway is exclusive to Windows users. Conversely, Road Redemption can be picked up on both ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2025 16:10

Das neueste Gehäuse von Cooler Master wird mit zwei 200 Millimeter Front-Lüftern geliefert. (Bildquelle: Cooler Master)

Gaming tower with four 200 mm fans: Cooler Master unveils MasterFrame 500 Mesh

Cooler Master's latest gaming tower case is not only designed to offer plenty of space for a wide variety of motherboard formats and graphics cards, but also to provide first-class cooling thanks to the inclusion of two huge 200 m...

Hannes Brecher, 07 Aug 2025 15:53

Galaxy Idle Clicker showed a lot of promise in early access, but its recent reviews have more than just questionable. (Image source: Steam - Edited)

Steam launch: New free-to-play idle clicker game hits Steam, faces immediate backlash over artwork

Galaxy Idle Clicker is a new free-to-play launch on Steam, with a space-themed idle clicker experience and over 4,000 areas to explore. It lets you make strategic upgrades and has a solid offline progression.

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Aug 2025 15:31

Tesla FSD 13 can now exit toll booths on its own after payment (Image source: Dirty Tesla/X)

Tesla offers free FSD transfer to a new vehicle as feature approval looms in Europe

Tesla is on the verge of getting its Full Self-Driving option approved for service in more countries. The notoriously difficult European market regulators are about to crack, too, just as predicted for the full 2025.

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Aug 2025 15:25

It remains unclear whether the Poco M7 Plus will be available in more colours than the one shown here. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi confirms Poco M7 Plus launch date with eye-catching design and mammoth battery

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Poco M7 Plus will receive an official launch in under a week's time. Equipped with a 7,000 mAh battery and a 144 Hz display for a rumoured sub-INR 15,000 (~$171) starting price, the Poco M7 Plus will ...

Alex Alderson, 07 Aug 2025 15:18

The Apple iPhone will likely feature many components manufactured in the USA in the future. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 18 with camera sensors from Samsung: Trump tariffs pressure Apple to manufacture in the US

While the iPhone 16 Pro still utilizes camera sensors entirely from Sony, this is set to change with the iPhone 18 Pro. Apple is expected to use sensors manufactured in the USA by Samsung in order to circumvent the very high semic...

Hannes Brecher, 07 Aug 2025 12:46

Sony released the PS5 Pro, a mid-gen refresh of the PS5, in November 2024. (Image source: Sony, Unsplash, edited)

Sony PS5 vs Xbox Series sales are not even close as Sony sells 80+ million PS5 units

Sony has revealed the latest PS5 sales figures, and the gap between the PS5 and the Xbox Series consoles is tremendous. According to Sony's Q2 2025 financial report, the company has sold more than 80 million PS5 consoles.

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Aug 2025 12:40

Huawei developing solid-state battery that supposedly provides over 1,800 miles of range with five minutes charging time

Huawei has filed a patent for a solid-state battery with extremely a high energy density and charging speeds. The announced range of up to 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) with only five minutes of charging time sounds incredible, b...

Ulrich Mathey, 07 Aug 2025 12:39

Kodansha House 2025 (Image source: kodanshahouse.com)

Kodansha House makes a bold comeback in SoHo - now larger and more immersive than ever

Kodansha House will be back at SoHo this October. Apart from an expanded venue, there is going to be a richer lineup of immersive experiences celebrating manga. There will be interactive exhibits, creator meet-and-greet events, a...

Sovan Mandal, 07 Aug 2025 12:03

The new 10,000 mAh power bank can self-charge at 65 W. Pictured: the power bank. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi launches new affordable power bank with built-in cable and 67 W fast charging

Xiaomi's power bank lineup has seen a new addition, and it comes with a built-in USB-C cable and a screen. The rated capacity is 10,000 mAh, and this affordable portable charger from Xiaomi supports 67 W fast charging.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Aug 2025 12:03

The Lenovo Idea Tab is now available in India (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Idea Tab goes official in India with 90 Hz display and MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC

The Idea Tab is Lenovo’s latest budget-range tablet in the Indian market. The tablet is equipped with a 90 Hz LCD screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, an 8 MP rear camera, and a 7,040 mAh battery with 20 W wired charging support...

Abhinav Fating, 07 Aug 2025 11:16

A woman steam-cleaning her house. (Image source: Michelangelo Buonarroti - Pexels)

Microplastic particles are hiding in your home and pose a real danger to your health

Although the home is a place where we feel safe on a daily basis, there is an invisible but very real danger that we breathe in every day. And measures must be taken to limit its impact on our health.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Aug 2025 11:10

Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 is rather compact and lightweight for a 15-incher 1.936 kg (4.27 lbs.). (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | Massive discount: Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 and OLED display is 30% cheaper than list price

The Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 gaming laptop is now on sale for less than $1,400. The excellent gaming laptop packs an RTX 5070 GPU, a Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, 16 GB of VRAM, and a 15-inch OLED display. Other defining qualities of the...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Aug 2025 11:00

Official BrokenLore: Don't Watch image on Steam. (Image source: Steam)

This top-rated horror video game is coming to consoles, and it may just traumatize you

If you like horror video games and play on consoles, a unique title is coming soon to PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Series. But watch out, because it might just terrify and haunt you for days.

Alexis Stegmann, 07 Aug 2025 10:16

Top-down view of three handheld gaming consoles including the MSI Claw A8, ASUS ROG Ally X, and MSI Claw 8 AI+ (Image source: ETA PRIME via YouTube)

The upcoming $1,050 Xbox ROG Ally X could be less powerful than this older handheld

If you're waiting for the Xbox ROG Ally X, then you might be surprised to know that other handhelds already available on the market can perform just as well, if not better. A well-known YouTuber recently demonstrated this by pitti...

Anmol Dubey, 07 Aug 2025 09:36

The Blackstar Polar Go audio interface allows musicians and creators to record and stream stereo recordings with a smartphone from any location. (Image source: Blackstar Amplification)

Blackstar unveils Polar Go smartphone audio interface with stereo mics and XLR input for recording creators and musicians

Blackstar Amplification has unveiled the Polar Go portable USB-C audio interface with built-in stereo microphones for recording musicians and social media stars anywhere. A USB-C phone connection along with an optional XLR connec...

David Chien, 07 Aug 2025 08:59

No backdoors or spyware: Nvidia fiercely rejects US proposal for export chips

Following a three-month-ban, Nvidia got the green light to sell its H20 chips to China last month. But the chipmaker is once again in rough waters as it has come under the scrutiny of the Cyberspace Administration of China, follow...

Chibuike Okpara, 07 Aug 2025 08:35

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