Starsand Island has left early access with a full 1.0 launch on August 18. As of writing, it is topping Steam's new releases. The anime life sim holds an 88% positive rating and offers a 20% launch discount at $31.99 down from $39.99.

Dell has released a new alternative to the MacBook Neo. Available internationally, the new Dell 14 is even cheaper than the XPS 13 while featuring the same Intel Wildcat Lake processors, up to 32 GB of RAM and a 400-nit display.

Although the reMarkable Paper Pro ships with a proprietary Linux-based OS, a YouTuber has successfully installed Android on it. This not only opens up the device to third-party apps such as a web browser, but also adds compatibility with accessories such as a Bluetooth keyboard.

A rugged smartphone with a flagship processor, night vision and thermal imaging cameras, a built-in 220-lumen DLP projector, and a massive 17,600 mAh battery – the 8849 Tank 5 Pro is designed to be extremely versatile. The specs are impressive, but the price is correspondingly high.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe is set to launch soon and is expected to be a MacBook Neo rival, possibly with an affordable price tag. Ahead of any formal announcement, the complete spec sheets of the 14-inch and 15-inch variants have leaked.

HP has launched an updated 18-inch mobile workstation globally. Equipped with new Intel Arrow Lake HX Plus processors, the refreshed ZBook Fury G1i 18 still features up to 192 GB RAM, a 165 Hz display and 24 GB VRAM via the RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell Generation laptop GPU.

The official game charts in Germany and on Steam have produced several surprises. The new action RPG from the creators of Pokémon failed to claim the top spot on PlayStation 5, while two inexpensive new releases priced below $20 climbed Steam's bestseller rankings.

Rockstar has been engaged in a legal battle with IWGB, representing the employees who were fired last October. The employees and the union are asking for support to help with the court case and the fired employees.

Ferrari's first all-electric sports car, the so-called Luce, has broken every auction record. Chassis 0, a one-off designed by former Apple designer Jony Ive, sold for an astonishing $40 million. Here is why the polarizing electric supercar fetched this record price despite fierce criticism from purists, and why it sold out completely after just two months.

iQoo has unveiled the Neo 11 Ultra, a new flagship gaming smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M processor. The smartphone features a matte metal frame, a 50 MP main camera, a 144 Hz screen, and a large 9,100 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100 W wired charging.

Intel’s Razor Lake processors could bring bLLC to mobile chips, alongside new Griffin Cove P-cores. Leaker Jaykihn also claims Razor Lake-S and HX will retain Xe3 integrated graphics, while Razor Lake-AX will reportedly miss out on bLLC altogether.

Framework has updated the Laptop 12 2-in-1 convertible laptop with the new Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake processors. The Framework Laptop 12 retains the chassis, 12.2-inch display, and speakers of the original Laptop 12, but brings some notable improvements.

S-Game claims that Phantom Blade Zero pre-orders are topping projections. Ahead of its release date, the action RPG is performing well on Steam and PlayStation Store charts. Even so, physical Xbox and PS5 disc versions remain unconfirmed, prompting critics to descend on the State of Play.

After a long wait, Mozilla Firefox has finally been added to GeForce Now’s list of supported browsers. GeForce Now users are no longer limited to Chromium-based browsers and can now launch games in Firefox at resolutions of up to 1440p and 120 frames per second.

Polaroid and The Pokémon Company have announced a nine piece limited edition collection for the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. The range covers three cameras, three film packs and three accessories. Pre-orders open on August 25 at polaroid.com and Pokémon Center in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

Using the Einstein Probe, astronomers have recently detected an X-ray flash originating from a supernova explosion. But following this event, the supernova exhibited unusual behavior, which may have led to the formation of a different type of star.

Apple is said to be working on AirPods 4 Pro, AirPods with cameras, and the next generation of the base AirPods. The AirPods 5 will have two variants: one with ANC and one without.

A Crucial customer claims Micron offered a $259.99 refund for a failed 128 GB DDR5 kit after an approved replacement fell through. The case follows another recent Crucial RMA dispute and echoes Louis Rossmann’s criticism of Samsung over warranty refunds that no longer cover equivalent replacement hardware.

The Fairphone 6 Plus has finally launched, and while it keeps several features from its predecessor, it upgrades two major areas for a better performance. It is also the first Fairphone model that will be officially sold in the US.

Frogwares releases The Sinking City 2 on August 18, 2026. Explore flooded 1920s Arkham in this Unreal Engine 5 survival horror sequel for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

In No Results Found, players investigate the mysterious deaths of 227 cult members. Judging by the more than 500 reviews posted so far, 98% of which are positive, the game seems to be going down very well on Steam.

Microsoft has revealed the next lineup of games that will be joining the Xbox Game Pass library this month. The list includes Vapor World: Over the Mind, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Relooted, and more.

According to Nikkei Asia, Google has told suppliers that it plans to move all production of Pixel smartphones, watches, and earbuds out of China by 2027, shifting manufacturing to Vietnam and India amid ongoing US-China trade tensions.

Segway has introduced the C2 Go and C2 SE electric scooters along with the S2 Kids self-balancing scooter for children. All are designed for local rides, with a range of about eight miles and a maximum speed of 10 mph or less.

MSI is re-releasing the Prestige 14 Flip AI+ in two limited editions. With a blue aluminum chassis and a Vincent van Gogh artwork on the display lid, the laptop could hardly look more eye-catching, but its technical specifications are also impressive.

Ninkear has launched a new mini PC dubbed the L20. This compact 0.66 L Mini PC sports a healthy array of ports and a relatively powerful Intel Core Ultra 5 "Lunar Lake" CPU with 16 GB of RAM.

Google bid $10 million for the Spirit airline's corporate data: 100 million emails, 500 million Teams messages, and employee files reaching back to 1986. Passenger and loyalty records are excluded, and a judge is set to rule on August 19.

RPCS3 is arguably the best PS3 emulator on the planet. It can play a vast majority of PS3 games on Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. So, it is only natural that gamers would want more emulators from the team behind RPCS3. The official RPCS3 account on X has now commented on the issue.

Pixio has launched a new gaming monitor with four color options. The affordable 32-inch 4K IPS panel features dual-mode functionality, allowing customers to switch between 160 Hz and 320 Hz at 1080p and 4K, respectively.

CMF has shared more details of its next product launch. The pair of earbuds will debut as the CMF Buds Neo and will be available in India when they launch in a couple of days.

The latest Garmin smart trainer is directly compatible with standard bicycles, transforming them into indoor trainers. The Garmin Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer with Zwift Cog and Click is said to offer an extremely realistic riding experience and comprehensive data tracking.

Sony still hasn’t set a release date for the PlayStation 6. However, that doesn’t seem to be causing much disappointment in the gaming community. Quite the opposite: Many gamers feel that the PS5 generation is only just getting started.

CD Projekt Red will livestream five days from Gamescom Cologne for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, marking REDstreams' fifth anniversary ahead of the 2027 expansion.

The printer weighs around 320 grams, connects over Bluetooth with NFC tap-to-pair, and prints through the Godox Cam app at 300 dpi with automatic lamination for water and fingerprint resistance. The photo printer is priced at 699 yuan (about $104) in China and comes bundled with a 10-sheet paper cartridge.

There is no exact indication of when the Sony PlayStation 6 might launch. PS6 leaks and rumors have delivered conflicting information regarding the release date. The same is true for the PS6 price. Leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has warned fans against believing these PS6 pricing rumors.

Creality has officially announced the Sparkx i7 Nano desktop 3D printer in Europe. The company’s new 3D printer has a compact design, a built-in 720p AI camera, and an integrated spool holder. Plus, it offers a print volume of 260 x 260 x 255 mm and a maximum printing speed of up to 500 mm/s.

Zombie Hitler has been defeated and banished to hell – unfortunately, that hasn't stopped his undead armies from unleashing yet another zombie plague. In Zombie Army 4: Dead War, players once again take on hordes of rotting Nazis. The co-op shooter is currently 95% off on Steam, dropping below $2.50 for the first time.

A US Army battalion is reportedly resorting to an unusual tactic to encourage soldiers to re-enlist: Those who sign up for another term are said to receive four days off around the launch of GTA 6. However, the unusual offer has yet to be officially confirmed.

Apple is reportedly falling back into old patterns, offering the most exciting camera upgrade exclusively on the larger and more expensive iPhone 18 Pro Max. Anyone who wants Apple’s best smartphone cameras to date will therefore inevitably have to put up with a large display and a thick body.

LG has launched three new xboom party speakers. The Power 9000, Power 7000 and Power 5000 offer 440W, 340W and 260W of continuous output, respectively. They also come with AI karaoke, multicolor lighting, DJ effects, and Auracast support.

Instead of leisurely stacking blocks, Minecraft Dungeons is all about hunting monsters and loot. The beginner-friendly action RPG is currently available on Steam for half price at just under $10.

Oppo has never been shy about turning its Find X flagships into display specification showcases, and the rumor mill suggests the Find X10 series won't break that habit. From first dynamic refresh rate to per-unit color calibration, Oppo's panels will keep building on their performance history, it seems.

Apple is expected to launch numerous new products over the next few months. In the code for macOS Tahoe 26.7, Apple now provides clues about more than 20 new products, including the foldable iPhone Ultra and the long-awaited smart home hub.

Halo Studios' biggest Halo: Campaign Evolved update yet adds visual toggles, fixes the Assault Rifle's platform imbalance, and grants a free armor skin.

Gears of War: Reloaded has dropped to an all-time low price on Steam. The game is a remastered version of the iconic Gears of War, which was an Xbox and Windows exclusive for a long time. With Gears of War: Reloaded, The Coalition brought the game to PlayStation 5 in August 2025.

Wearable shipments across the world fell 2% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, according to preliminary data from research firm Omdia. Within that decline, Garmin's smartwatch market share grew to 15%, up from 11% a year earlier, while Apple's share slipped from 48% to 46% and Samsung's fell from 17% to 15%.

Hands-on footage of Casio's F-B100W has surfaced from a Japanese watch channel, showing the step tracker bar in use, metal buttons and a textured presentation box. The Bluetooth digital launched August 7 at ¥8,800 (~$55) and sold out quickly.

Microsoft is merging its two Copilot apps. Account migrations start on August 18, 2026, and three features do not survive the move: Deep Research, Podcasts and group chats. The replacement for Deep Research is Researcher, and that one sits behind Microsoft 365 Premium at $19.99 a month.