The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ might launch with a yet-to-be-announced processor and not the same chipset as previously reported. According to a leaker, the processor will launch as the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and it might make its debut in the upcoming Redmi smartphone.

A Redditor is building an iPod-inspired, open-source music player using a Raspberry Pi Zero, sporting a click-wheel interface, long battery life, and future plans for a slim, pocketable design.

The Xiaomi Smart Home Screen Max is now official in China. It's a 27-inch portable smart display that comes with a built-in battery, features multiple ports, and is powered by HyperOS. The launch price is CNY 3,999, around $557.

Insta360 has finally revealed the launch date of its next tiny action camera. Available before the end of the week, the Insta360 Go Ultra will replace the Insta360 Go 3S with a design that should make it almost as small as the DJI Action 2.

The Galaxy Buds 3 FE have been formally detailed by Samsung, and they stand as new affordable wireless earbuds with up to 30 hours of battery life. They are set to be available from September 5, 2025, with an MSRP of €149 in the EU.

Steam is currently offering a strong deal for shooter fans: Black Mesa, the fully modernized remake of Valve’s classic Half-Life, is 80% off until August 21, bringing the price down to around $4.

The redesigned MG4 is set to be the first mass-produced electric car with a semi-solid-state battery. According to Electrek, the variant has already been approved for sale in China. SAIC plans to announce pricing in September, with deliveries scheduled for the end of 2025.

New battery technology from South Korea could address key weaknesses in today's lithium-ion batteries. The system, developed by Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech) and Sogang University, enables higher energy density with significantly longer lifespans.

Samsung's latest water filter features a compact stainless steel housing that houses a four-stage filtration system designed to remove 82 contaminants from tap water, including substances 1,000 times thinner than a strand of human hair.

The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 power station, a new model with a “slim-format”, will make its debut at IFA 2025 this September. This is said to be the lightest and most compact product of its kind, allowing users to charge up to six devices simultaneously. Plus, the company has announced that it will also show its XBC Solar Roof Tiles and HomePower 2000 Ultra power storage unit at the event.

The Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro are coming to market with a range of interesting new accessories, as one retailer has already listed a cheaper, magnetic successor to the Google Pixel Stand 2 and a more powerful charger.

A limited number of customers at a US retailer appear to be testing the upcoming Philips Hue Bridge Pro. The smart home hub was recently leaked by the brand. Now, a tester has confirmed many of the product’s features, including support for Wi-Fi connectivity in place of Ethernet.

Xiaomi recently listed the new 67W Power Bank 20000 (Integrated Cable) on its global website, hinting at a worldwide release in the coming weeks. As its name suggests, it offers an up to 67W output via USB-C, with two ports and an integrated cable. Plus, it supports an up to 65W input and has a built-in display.

Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Redmi Note 15 series in China on August 21, and the company has already showcased the Pro+ in official photos. Now, the general manager of the brand has revealed the design of the non-Plus Pro model.

Asterfel is a newly announced action RPG from Germany, clearly inspired by classics such as Gothic and The Witcher. Already listed on Steam, the game debuted with an announcement trailer showcasing its first gameplay.

At the Black Hat USA security conference, researchers revealed a new technique for attacking AI systems. By embedding hidden instructions, attackers can silently manipulate tools like ChatGPT to extract sensitive data from connected cloud storage. Some providers have begun to react, while others are downplaying the risk.

A rumor posted on X claims that EA is going to release future Battlefield titles annually, similar to Call of Duty. While this model may not be implemented for a few years, it raises significant concerns regarding the possible downgrade in quality and polish of yearly Battlefield releases.

Chevrolet has unveiled two radical Corvette concepts: the road-focused, all-electric CX and the track-only, hybrid CX.R Vision Gran Turismo. Both push beyond production limits with features such as a fighter-jet-style canopy, a fan-driven aero system, and a 2,000-hp hybrid powertrain. Later this month, both will be drivable in Gran Turismo 7.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has now been tested on AnTuTu ahead of its August 20 launch. The phone and its Tensor G5 disappoint, with CPU and GPU scores worse than what last year's Pixel 9 Pro XL typically delivers.

Cult classic OFF is finally remastered and gaining popularity on Steam. Mortis Ghost’s 2008 acclaimed RPG is now purchasable on Steam/Switch with a new battle system, added areas, hidden bosses, QoL updates, and a refreshed soundtrack.

The most distant star ever observed may turn out to be another stellar object. And further studies conducted with the James Webb space telescope are needed to discover the true nature of this mysterious stellar object.

Some iPhone users in India claim to see persistent “Recharge Now” alerts after running out of data, with Reddit discussions debating whether carriers or iOS features enable such intrusive messages.

The acclaimed game Batman: Arkham Knight now benefits from an HD texture pack that considerably improves visual comfort. And the end result is quite impressive, taking you back to the streets of Gotham City more beautiful than ever.

India-based Mahindra has revealed a Dark Knight-inspired Batman BE 6 EV. The carmaker will produce only 300 units of the limited-edition electric SUV.

The iPhone 17 series is expected to introduce a new Air model, which will reportedly replace the Plus model from the current lineup. As for the 2026 lineup, Apple is once again rumored not to launch the base iPhone 18.

Audio equipment maker Nicehck has teased its collaboration with Kojima Productions in a post on X. Scant details were posted, but public is asked to share their ideas as to what it might be.

Fujifilm will launch the retro-styled X-E5 mirrorless APS-C camera on August 28, 2025, featuring a 40.2MP X-Trans sensor, 6.2K video, and Intelligent Hybrid AF. It offers 35mm film simulation filters, 7-stop stabilization, and a tilting LCD for creative control.

The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is now officially confirmed to launch in China on August 21, 2025. Ahead of this imminent release, Xiaomi has showcased the design of the upcoming mid-range phone, and it's largely unchanged from the predecessor.

Ledlenser is now using USB Type-C in its P-series. Some of these flashlights can also be charged on a dock, even without USB. We have already had some hands-on time with the new P7R Pro and the corresponding docking station. That said, prospective buyers have to pay attention to the generation before placing their order.

The iPhone 17 Air and its magically thinner lookalike aren't available yet, but according to leaked promo pictures, the sleek designs from Apple and Samsung are apparently putting pressure on other brands and their marketing departments. Within a few weeks, the thickness of the smartphone suddenly decreased by 0.8 millimeters. Is this potential deception or just a misunderstanding?

We have seen pet owners build crazy things for their pets — from miniature castles to miniature cars, but this pet owner has taken things to a different level, building a miniature subway system for his cats. The video is gaining traction with nearly one million views on a single X post.

In Battlefield 6, recoil complicates spamming attacks on slow-moving targets. Even so, a content creator believes that it’s less of an obstacle for controller users. Some keyboard and mouse advocates want developers to give these players less assistance.

Hubble just observed something ultra-rare — an ultra-massive white dwarf star formed from a white dwarf merging with another star, instead of the usual process of white dwarf formation. Findings from this study raise questions about the origin of the currently known white dwarfs.

Nicole Ayers, a NASA astronaut, caught a spectacular moment on camera. From the International Space Station (ISS), the astronaut captured a rare form of Transient Luminous Event (TLE) called a gigantic jet.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has released an official statement clarifying that a Ford Mustang Mach-E featured in a viral TikTok crash video was not self-driving. The driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

The Amazfit Helio Strap is currently receiving the software version 3.1.8.2 update. Rolling out to users in phases, it is said to bring optimizations linked to the heart rate and sleep tracking features. Plus, there is a range of bug fixes tackling issues linked to these functionalities and another connectivity problem.

Roger Dubuis has just unveiled the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph DBEX1138, a 45mm pink-gold, skeletonized chronograph limited to 88 pieces. It is reportedly priced at $135,000.

Two recent reports have revealed more details about LTE connectivity for Garmin smartwatches. This feature has previously been linked to the rumored Fenix 8 Pro wearable. Now, the code behind the Garmin Connect app seems to provide more information about this future functionality.

The title of most popular Ultra phone of 2025 thus far goes to Samsung, according to the latest findings. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has sold about eight times as much as all of its top-end Android namesakes (the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Ultra and Vivo X200 Ultra) combined. It has also reportedly outdone its 2024 predecessor by about a million units.

Over half a decade after the original GPD MicroPC, the brand has recently announced the MicroPC 2. Powered by the Intel N250 CPU, the handheld laptop can now be pre-ordered with a more powerful CPU as well, which happens to be an octa-core part from the Intel Alder Lake-N family.

Lu Weibing, President of Xiaomi Group, has now confirmed that the company's upcoming premium smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi 16 series is set to arrive with notable changes, particularly pertaining to its product positioning.

ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro users can now sign up for the Android 16 Beta Program. The process is easy and straightforward but Asus says there will be no option to rollback to a stable version of Android 15 once you are enrolled.

Doogee is now slated to have an Ultra version of its S200 dual-display smartphone in the works. The putative flagship apparently augments its series' rugged design with a new Dynamic Breathing Light LED accent. It might also have the most onboard storage of its line, as well as a silicon-carbon battery of a size yet to hit the mainstream market.

Artificial intelligence managed to observe, for the first time, a star exploding during its encounter with a black hole. And this is a major advance for the field of astronomy and AI.

The Acemagic F3A is a powerful mid-range mini PC that is now available with a massive discount on Acemagic's official website. Powered by the very capable Zen 5-based AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, the mini PC offers great bang for the buck for the majority of potential customers.

Nvidia shared an op-ed arguing U.S. export controls on its H20 GPUs curtailed American influence without halting China’s AI progress.

A Chinese tech firm has announced plans for a humanoid robot capable of carrying a human fetus to term using an artificial womb. The new development was announced at a conference in Beijing, and it has since sparked ethical and scientific debate.

Huawei has brought another tech OEM to a European court in a new patent infringement case. Transsion, a company with a number of increasingly popular smartphone brands such as Tecno and Infinix, stands accused of stealing intellectual property associated with video playback.

The Windows 11 update KB5063878 is apparently causing SSD failures on PCs while attempting heavy file transfers. Japanese outlet NichePCGamer reports that SSDs from several brands are affected, but Microsoft has yet to verify the issue.