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The OnePlus 13. (Image Source: Zhou Jiahuiang)

OnePlus 15: Leak reveals launch info of Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 flagship

The OnePlus 15 will arrive later this year and looks set to be one of the first devices to adopt Qualcomm's next-gen flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. The flagship could also debut alongside the Ace6 series in China.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jul 2025 14:21

The Galaxy Z Fold7's display is said to have a significantly longer lifespan than its predecessor. (Image source: Samsung Display)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 expected to withstand at least 500,000 folds

The display of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is significantly more robust than that of the Galaxy Z Fold6 thanks to a redesigned hinge and a thin titanium plate under the panel, according to Samsung Display. The panel is designed to ...

Hannes Brecher, 22 Jul 2025 13:47

New Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) officially announced

The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) has appeared on the brand’s global website. This is the first official announcement of this product, which is already available at AliExpress. It is an upgraded version of the 2021 device, with the...

Polly Allcock, 22 Jul 2025 13:46

The CMF Watch 3 Pro features a striking, round design, optionally available with an orange strap. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing unveils CMF Watch 3 Pro with GPS, AMOLED display and up to 60 days battery life for $79

The CMF Watch 3 Pro is a relatively affordable smartwatch from Nothing with unusual features: a waterproof metal case, a battery life of up to 60 days and an integrated GPS module for just $79.

Hannes Brecher, 22 Jul 2025 13:29

Russ from Retro Game Corps holding the OneXSugar Sugar 1 dual-screen handheld gaming console, with a Nintendo game on the main screen and a YouTube video playing on the secondary display. (Image Source: Retro Game Corps on YouTube)

YouTuber pushes OneXSugar Sugar 1 to its limits: $599 dual-screen handheld runs PS2 games at 3× resolution but throttles more than Ayaneo Pocket S2

The OneXSugar Sugar 1, with its innovative clamshell design, dual OLED displays, and a $599 price tag, joins the growing lineup of Android handheld gaming consoles. Russ from Retro Game Corps puts the device through its paces, rev...

Anmol Dubey, 22 Jul 2025 13:09

Assassin's Creed Syndicate was launched back in 2015. (Image source: Ubisoft, Steam, edited)

Deal | Only $7.49 after 75% Steam discount: Highly rated AAA open-world action-adventure game drops to lowest price ever

Assassin's Creed Syndicate, one of Ubisoft's most underrated AC games, has dropped to less than $8 on Steam after an enormous 75% discount. The game takes players on a tour of 19th-century London and pits them against the Templars...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jul 2025 13:02

The battery-halving update is now forcefully installed on remaining Pixel 4a holdouts. Pictured: the phone. (Image source: Google)

Google forces battery-halving update on last Pixel 4a holdouts

Earlier in 2025, Google released an unexpected update for the Pixel 4a, which essentially halved the battery capacity. While there was seemingly a way to avoid auto-updating, the company has now "forced" the update on remaining ho...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jul 2025 12:51

Spotify released AI-generated songs by deceased artists without record company authorization

AI-generated tracks have appeared on official pages of deceased artists. And this, without the approval of the record companies, has led to much controversy

Alexis Stegmann, 22 Jul 2025 11:44

Everspace 2 has been heavily discounted on GOG (image source: Steam)

Deal | Diablo in Space: RPG with semi-open world and high replay value gets 70% discount on GOG

Everspace 2 has been discounted by 70% on GOG. It is a space-themed game that lets you pick between a wide range of ships, weapons and explore multiple galaxies, each with their share of secrets and puzzles.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jul 2025 10:10

The electric Tesla Model 3 sedan (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model 3 surpasses 3 million global sales; crowned most popular electric sedan in the world

The Tesla Model 3 has recorded more than three million sales globally, according to a post by Tesla China on Weibo. The electric sedan sells one unit every 90 seconds.

David Odejide, 22 Jul 2025 09:23

Kioxia unveils 245 TB LC9 enterprise SSD aimed at AI-scale workloads (Image source: Kioxia)

Kioxia unveils industry’s first 245.76 TB NVMe SSD optimized for AI workloads

Kioxia’s new LC9 Series NVMe SSD doubles its top capacity from 122.88 TB to 245.76 TB, setting a new industry standard for both 2.5‑inch and EDSFF E3.L form factors.

Nathan Ali, 22 Jul 2025 08:55

Winlator 10.1 is now available to download. Pictured: a promo image of the RedMagic Astra. (Image source: RedMagic and brunodev85 - edited)

Winlator 10.1 update brings key improvements to Windows game emulator for Android

After a brief hiatus in development, brunodev85 has released a new update for Winlator. Dubbed as 10.1, this latest version of the Windows game emulator for Android brings several improvements, including the updated Box64 v0.3.6.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jul 2025 08:51

It seems that the Pixel 10 Pro will retain the same design as its predecessor. Pictured: the back of the phone. (Image source: Google)

Google showcases Pixel 10 Pro in fresh new finish ahead of launch

The Google Pixel 10 series is set to be fully unveiled on August 20, 2025. Ahead of this launch event, the company has officially showcased the Pixel 10 Pro, and the teaser shows the phone in a fresh new finish.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jul 2025 08:03

The Sony PWX-Z300 provides news reports and documentary filmmakers with a feature-filled 4K camcorder with a 17x zoom. (Image source: Sony)

Sony announces PXW-Z300 4K 60P XDCAM camcorder with 17x zoom, triple 1/2-inch CMOS sensors, and AI subject tracking

Sony has unveiled the PXW-Z300 camcorder, built for news and documentary pros. Launching Fall 2025, it features AI subject tracking, 17x zoom, electronic ND filter, flexible connectivity, and support for cloud and live-streaming w...

David Chien, 22 Jul 2025 08:01

Sixunited's new mini-ITX motherboard comes with AMD Strix Halo processors (image source: Sixunited)

Sixunited STHT1 mini-ITX motherboard unveiled with AMD Strix Halo processors

Sixunited has unveiled a new motherboard (STHT1) with AMD Strix Halo chips. It comes with soldered LPDDR5X RAM (up to 128 GB) and a wide selection of I/O.

Anil Ganti, 22 Jul 2025 07:39

The Yoga 7 16ILL10 runs a little warmer than last year's Yoga 7 16IML9, but the benefits far outweigh this small disadvantage (Image source: Notebookcheck)

2025 Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 is a huge improvement over last year's model but with one exception

It's thinner, lighter, faster, and longer-lasting than the 2024 model to be a significant upgrade. Core temperature, however, is much warmer this time around.

Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2025 07:16

YMTC targets 15 percent of the NAND flash market by 2026 as fully-Chinese pilot line nears. Pictured: YMTC's memory products (Image source: YMTC)

YMTC builds homegrown NAND production line to sidestep U.S. sanctions

Facing U.S. export controls, Wuhan’s YMTC is fast-tracking a pilot NAND fab that relies solely on Chinese-made equipment. This homegrown production line aims to cut foreign dependencies, improve yield consistency and underpin the ...

Nathan Ali, 22 Jul 2025 07:14

The Sony PlayStation 30th Anniversary limited edition console and controller pictured (image source: PlayStation Direct)

PlayStation’s 30th anniversary PS5 console and DualSense are in stock for UK PS Plus members

The limited edition console and controllers will be available to PlayStation Plus members with an active subscription for 48 hours before it opens to other consumers

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Jul 2025 06:57

Cover art for the Sony PlayStation Summer Sale event (image source: Playstation.com)

Judge denies Sony's offer to placate PlayStation users with store credit in digital game overpricing suit

A U.S. judge has rejected Sony’s attempt to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company overcharged millions of PlayStation Store users for digital purchases.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Jul 2025 06:38

Thermal view of a hot mug (Image Source: Adafruit)

Fusion thermal vision comes to the Raspberry Pi

In this new build, Adafruit showcases the Raspberry Pi cam combined with the MLX90640 IR camera to create a budget fusion thermal camera. Featuring solderless components, this build is also beginner-friendly.

Stephen Pereyra, 22 Jul 2025 05:29

The 2025 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a compact OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14: OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti has never been cheaper

The sleek 14-inch gaming laptop from Asus might not be the cheapest RTX 5070 Ti-equipped gaming machine, but it's one of the most portable options with a beautiful 3K OLED screen and other good-looking specs.

Enrico Frahn, 22 Jul 2025 04:02

The WeariQ smart audio glasses provide access to hands-free music, calls, and voice assistance at an affordable price. (Image source: WeariQ)

Affordable WeariQ smart audio glasses launch at Walmart

WeariQ has unveiled a new line of budget-friendly smart audio glasses at Walmart, priced at $24.88 in multiple styles. The battery is rated for up to 10 hours of playback for listening to calls and music when connected to phones o...

David Chien, 22 Jul 2025 02:00

The Casio GBM-2100A-2B (pictured) is one of three new metal bezel watches. (Image source: Hamilton Place, edited)

New Casio GBM-2100A metal bezel watches with colorful dials on the way

The Casio G-Shock GBM-2100A-2B, GBM-2100A-4B and GBM-2100A-8B watches are launching soon in Japan. Also seemingly on the way to the US, these metal bezel hybrid timepieces each have a different colored dial, with a small digital d...

Polly Allcock, 22 Jul 2025 01:27

The Atari 2600 Plus PAC-MAN Edition costs more than the standard edition. (Image source: Atari)

Atari marks PAC-MAN's 45th anniversary with limited edition Atari 2600 Plus and CX-40 Plus wireless joysticks

Atari has announced a limited edition of its Atari 2600+ console to celebrate PAC-MAN's 45th anniversary. The bright yellow console launches alongside limited edition CX-40+ wireless joysticks modeled after PAC-MAN and the Ghost G...

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Jul 2025 01:20

LG UltraGear 39GS96QB-B OLED gaming monitor front view at angle (Image source: LG Electronics)

Deal | The 39-inch WQHD LG UltraGear curved OLED gaming monitor hits a rock bottom $550 price in Costco deal

While discounted by 45%, this 39-inch LG curved monitor offers significantly more value than its OLED rivals. The 39GS96QB-B boasts a maximum refresh rate of 240 Hz at a WQHD resolution. Despite some text fringing, the LG display ...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Jul 2025 01:11

The Philips Hue Devote ceiling light (pictured) has arrived in Europe. (Image source: Philips Hue)

New Philips Hue Devote arrives as cheaper slim ceiling light

The Philips Hue Devote Slim ceiling light has arrived in European countries, including the UK and France. This new smart light is available in two sizes and is a cheaper alternative to an older model. Features include white and co...

Polly Allcock, 22 Jul 2025 01:03

We tested the cameras of the best smartphones in 2025 (Image source: Macus Herbrich)

We tested the best smartphone cameras: Our verdict and RAW files for photo pros

We've reviewed the best phones of 2025. Read on to find out which current flagship Android smartphone won in our camera test and take a closer look at our RAW photo files.

Marcus Herbrich, 22 Jul 2025 00:56

Disney live action remake flubs (Image source: AI-generated image)

Lilo & Stitch live-action remake isn’t perfect, but it might be the first one that matters

Lilo & Stitch (2025) avoids remake fatigue with a tighter story as box office results look solid and audience support seems strong without leaning too hard on nostalgia.

Jonathan Bester, 22 Jul 2025 00:55

The Minisforum M1 Pro also features a small integrated speaker. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum releases new M1 Pro mini-PC with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and 128 GB of RAM

Minisforum has updated its mini-PC line-up with the M1 Pro. Available from today for under $400, the Minisforum M1 Pro can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, 128 GB of RAM and 4 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2025 00:01

New Casio GBD-200 watches, following the older GBD-200-1 (pictured), are expected to launch in 2025. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio G-Shock GBD-200 Bluetooth watches with different display appear

Casio is launching two new G-Shock G-Squad GBD-200 watches. Rumored earlier this year, they have now appeared at an online retailer, revealing many of their specifications including a new MIP display. Plus, a recent report suggest...

Polly Allcock, 21 Jul 2025 23:46

The Galaxy A56 5G is now available to buy in the US from Samsung and Amazon. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung's Galaxy A56 lands in the US, starts at $499.99 with no perks

Better late than never is how best to describe the Galaxy A56 5G which has arrived in the US four months after it was released in other regions. The Android smartphone is now available to buy from Samsung and Amazon, albeit with n...

Habeeb Onawole, 21 Jul 2025 23:06

The TRMNL is a programmable e-ink display for smart homes and other use cases (Image source: Seeed Studio)

For smart home fans: Cheap e-ink display with WiFi and Bluetooth has 3 months of battery life

A new e-Ink display is now available for purchase and should be suitable for quite a few use cases. It comes with a built-in battery, which means it doesn’t need a nearby power outlet. The so-called TRMNL is also relatively afford...

Silvio Werner, 21 Jul 2025 22:29

You're training AI for free with every prompt. Generic humanoid robot pictured. (Image source: Vjulien Tromeur - Unsplash)

You’re training AI for free - And it’s not even saying thanks

You're training AI for free with every prompt, click, and CAPTCHA. Here's how human feedback is fuelling billion-dollar models... without a thank you.

Darryl Linington, 21 Jul 2025 22:13

The Utrack AR glasses have a thermal camera and several expansion options (Image source: Utech)

Utrack: AR headset features thermal camera, sonar and endoscope modes

The Utrack is a new AR headset that supports thermal imaging and several AI features. For instance, it is supposedly able to recognize people and vehicles over long distances, which could be useful in various situations.

Silvio Werner, 21 Jul 2025 21:53

No Rest for the Wicked artwork with Xbox consoles below (Image source: Moon Studios, Microsoft Gaming with edits)

No Rest for the Wicked studio isn't prioritizing the Series X, as Xbox console strategy remains unclear

Gamers could find fewer titles releasing on the Xbox Series X|S. The Moon Studios co-founder hinted that No Rest for the Wicked may not come to Microsoft's gaming systems. Although a delay is more likely, confusion exists about th...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Jul 2025 21:46

DARPA achieved conversion efficiencies of approximately 20%. Refference image. (Image source: Pexels, Burak The Weekender)

Wireless electricity transmission achieves a new milestone: The longest distance to date

A US military defense agency could transmit energy across 8.6 kilometres during 60 seconds. This marks the longest distance achieved in laser wireless transmission. The agency used an infrared laser beam to transmit 800 watts of e...

Daniela Morales Soler, 21 Jul 2025 21:16

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was widely considered a success by gamers and critics alike when it released in December 2024 (image source: Machine Games)

Indiana Jones' critical success did not translate to large profits as Machine Games reports 6% margins

The news comes at a time when profitability is of paramount importance for most Microsoft-owned studios even as waves of layoffs continue to affect employee morale.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 21:10

The MacBook Pro's trackpad can weigh small objects. (Image source: Krish Shah)

Apple MacBook Pro and MacBook Air: Touchpad becomes a scale thanks to free app

Thanks to a new software tool, the Apple MacBook Pro's haptic trackpad can also function as a scale, allowing it to determine the weight of objects weighing up to 3.5 kilograms. However, the current version of the software still h...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Jul 2025 21:04

An image showing an object with a tail behind it. (Image source: Robert Lea - Canva)

An interstellar visitor could soon be visible to the naked eye in the night sky

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is currently crossing our solar system at high speed. And it could well be visible to the naked eye as it passes.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jul 2025 21:03

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (pictured) uses titanium for its backplate. (Image source: Samsung)

US-China trade war could make the Galaxy Z Fold8 thicker, feel less premium

Samsung stepped away from carbon fibre reinforced plastic with the Galaxy Z Fold FE and the latest Z Fold7 but it may have to reconsider this decision considering the ongoing US-China trade war. This could mean the Galaxy Z Fold8 ...

Vineet Washington, 21 Jul 2025 20:56

Evolve 2 already had concept art in play when it was abandoned by the studio. (image source TJ Frame)

Evolve 2's abandoned concept art showcased by Turtle Rock artist

Evolve 2 will possibly never see the light of day, but you can catch glimpses of what it could have been thanks to recently published art by Turtle Rock Artist TJ Frame.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Jul 2025 20:48

An image showing shooting stars in the night sky. (Image source: Felix Kiss - Pexels)

Three celestial shows will take place this summer and are not to be missed

Three celestial shows will take place in the night sky this summer. But watch out, because one of the most important of them may be spoiled by the Moon.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jul 2025 20:01

Xiaomi YU7 SUV: New electric SUV with up to 681 hp and 800-volt technology presented (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi YU7 SUV: New electric SUV with up to 681 hp and 800-volt technology unveiled

The Xiaomi YU7 SUV marks Xiaomi's latest foray into the electric vehicle market. The all-electric SUV combines high performance with modern technologies and is set to set standards with up to 681 hp and a fast charging time of jus...

Ulrich Mathey, 21 Jul 2025 19:50

Kinderfreundliche Version Grok: xAI kündigt Baby-Grok-Chatbot für junge Nutzer an (Quelle: Eigene)

Child-friendly version of Grok: xAI announces baby Grok chatbot for young users

xAI is working on a child-friendly version of Grok, which will be released under the name "Baby Grok". The goal is to provide young users with safe and child-friendly access to AI technology.

Ulrich Mathey, 21 Jul 2025 19:38

WhatsApp's new feature is currently only available to beta testers. (Image source: WhatsApp - edited)

WhatsApp adds support for reminders; here's how it works

WhatsApp has quietly rolled out a new feature that allows users to set reminders on messages they have sent or received. Currently only available to WhatsApp beta users, the feature will let users set a time and date of their choi...

Habeeb Onawole, 21 Jul 2025 19:34

Unofficial render of rumored Moto 360 2025 smartwatch. (Image source: Android Headlines)

Motorola reportedly bringing back Moto 360 smartwatch this year

If the latest leak is true, this year could mark the return of the Moto 360 smartwatch that could be running on Wear OS. The leak brings images of the rumored watch and claims there will be five color options.

Vineet Washington, 21 Jul 2025 19:32

A Nokia smartphone. (Image source: Nokia)

Nokia seeks new smartphone manufacturing partner on Reddit

New Nokia-branded smartphones might be on the way, should the company's new way of finding an original design manufacturer (ODM) pan out. The Finnish telecomms giant is looking for a "large-scale" supplier of mobile devices on a d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2025 19:26

The Retractable 3-in-1. (Image source: Sharge)

Sharge previews new 3-in-1 charging accessory

Sharge touts its next product as one capable of replacing three components of the typical smartphone life support kit at once. It is a power brick, but also integrates a 10,000mAh power bank as well as a retractable cable. The new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2025 18:49

Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build lets you output audio to many devices simultaneously. (Image source: Microsoft, edited)

Hidden Windows 11 feature finally enables audio sharing to multiple devices

Participants of the Windows Insider program have discovered a hidden Shared Audio feature in the latest test build of Windows 11 that allows simultaneous audio playback on multiple devices.

Anton Avdyushkin, 21 Jul 2025 18:49

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