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The Casio Edifice EFK-100D-2A (pictured) will be released in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

Casio launching first mechanical watches in the UK

The Casio Edifice EFK-100D-2A, EFK-100D-3A and EFK-100CD-1A are on the way to the UK. These are the brand’s first mechanical watches, which are set to launch in this country in the coming weeks. These watches can already be pre-or...

Polly Allcock, 04 Jul 2025 12:21

The Nothing Phone (3) will come in two colorways: black and white (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nothing reveals why the Phone (3) took 2 years to arrive and it isn't what we expected

Nothing posted a video on its YouTube channel two days ago, officially announcing the Nothing Phone (3), Nothing also explained why it waited 2 years to bring it — a wait Nothing said is equivalent to a 'death sentence' to consume...

Chibuike Okpara, 04 Jul 2025 12:19

Eufy is bringing its new NVR Security System S4 Max (pictured) to more European customers. (Image source: eufy)

New Anker NVR Security System with local AI agent rolling out to more countries

The Anker eufy NVR Security System S4 Max has officially launched worldwide and is now available in more European countries. Plus, in the UK, customers can currently sign up to receive a discount on the product when it launches in...

Polly Allcock, 04 Jul 2025 12:15

Romoss's global storefronts remain stocked and active. (Image Source: Romoss)

Power bank maker Romoss dismisses bankruptcy rumors after certifications get withdrawn over quality issues

Reports from Chinese media indicate Romoss has halted production of its power banks following the withdrawal of 3C's certificates. The company is widely claimed to be facing bankruptcy as a result, but has now issued an official s...

Ricci Rox, 04 Jul 2025 11:57

The OnePlus 13T sports just two rear cameras but that may change on the 15T. (Image Source: Flying Bun on Weibo)

OnePlus 15T: New leak outlines planned upgrades for next-gen compact flagship

A new leak has now revealed some key details of the OnePlus 15T. While the compact phone is set to retain the 6.32-inch size of the 13T, it's now been tipped to arrive next year with a slew of improvements.

Ricci Rox, 04 Jul 2025 11:34

Lexar ES5: SSD with USB-C can attach to devices magnetically (Image source: Lexar)

Lexar launches durable high-speed SSD with support for MagSafe and direct ProRes recording

Lexar recently unveiled a new high-speed portable SSD with built-in magnets for seamless attachment to MagSafe-compatible smartphones. The external storage solution also supports high-resolution videos from devices like Apple iPho...

Silvio Werner, 04 Jul 2025 11:03

Grim Dawn has been discounted as a part of the Steam Summer Sale. Game screenshot pictured - a fight between several characters (image source: Steam)

Deal | "The spiritual successor to Diablo 2 that fans have been pining about for years"—ARPG with vivid art style and fully offline functionality gets 80% discount on Steam

Grim Dawn has received an 80% discount on Steam, bringing its price down to $5. The Definitive Edition, which includes three DLCs, will set you back $22.

Anil Ganti, 04 Jul 2025 10:02

The Vivo X200 Ultra with camera accessories in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Vivo X200 Ultra: Android smartphone becomes a professional camera thanks to Zeiss accessories

The X200 Ultra aims to deliver the best photos with its Zeiss cameras and new AI ISP processors. Our review reveals whether this Android phone delivers and is worth buying.

Marcus Herbrich, 04 Jul 2025 09:45

Goal reached: One million signatures have been collected. (Image source: Stop Killing Games)

EU initiative "Stop Killing Games" reaches one million signatures

For a long time, it looked as though the EU initiative "Stop Killing Games" was doomed to fail. Initially, all metrics pointed to success, but then the curve flattened. Shortly before the end, the final hurdle was cleared, with an...

Andreas Sebayang, 04 Jul 2025 09:29

The electric Xpeng GU7 SUV (Image source: Xpeng)

Xpeng G7 launches in China at $27,325; Tesla Model Y rival secures 10,000 orders in 9 minutes

Chinese EV maker Xpeng has officially launched the G7 SUV. The Tesla Model Y rival starts at just $27,325 and has (supposedly) secured over 10,000 orders, with the first deliveries expected to occur in a couple of weeks.

David Odejide, 04 Jul 2025 09:10

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL pictured here could get more storage than its non-Pro counterpart (image source: Android Headline)

Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold storage variants revealed by new leak

A noted X leaker revealed exactly how much storage each member of the Pixel 10 series could offer. The regular Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro start at a lower tier than the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Anil Ganti, 04 Jul 2025 07:24

The new EDC90 flashlight (Image source: Acebeam)

EC90: Acebeam's latest EDC flashlight offers 4,300 lumens and 626 yards of throw

Acebeam has unveiled a new long-range flashlight called the EC90. It looks somewhat similar to the E75 but utilizes only one LED and has a throw distance that’s almost twice as long thanks to its significantly more focused beam.

Andreas Sebayang, 04 Jul 2025 06:52

Samsung has confirmed all storage options for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE in Turkey (Image source: Evan Blass, edited)

Samsung promo confirms all Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 (FE) configurations

Samsung itself has once again published something that was likely not supposed to be revealed until July 9. A promotional campaign from a country in Europe and Asia explicitly lists all storage options for the new Samsung foldable...

Alexander Fagot, 04 Jul 2025 06:31

Gemini, ChatGPT, Grok, and Perplexity (Image source: Gemini)

AI battle: Grok surprises Mrwhosetheboss with its performance and ChatGPT wins

In a video posted by Mrwhosetheboss on YouTube, he tested four AI models from different brands and scored them based on performance in each task. Mrwhosetheboss went from simple queries to tricky questions and research, pushing ea...

Chibuike Okpara, 04 Jul 2025 05:17

Tomb Raider I-VI Remastered is a collection of the remasters of the early Tomb Raider games released in the 90s and early 2000s. Game set teaser pictured. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Remaster of popular adventure game gets a 55% discount for a limited time

Tomb Raider I-VI Remastered is a collection of the early Tomb Raider games released in the early 90s and early 2000s that have been remade with modern graphics and controls but with the option to switch to the polygon graphics and...

Habeeb Onawole, 04 Jul 2025 01:32

Call of Duty: WW2 banner (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Call of Duty: WW2 players are being hacked by RCE exploit after shooter debuts on Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass can breathe new life into titles with dwindling support. Unfortunately, overlooked security concerns for Call of Duty: WW2 have resurfaced. The RCE exploit allows hackers to assume control of another player's PC.

Adam Corsetti, 04 Jul 2025 01:18

The Halo smart ring is a new wearable for the Indian market (Image source: Pebble)

Pebble Halo smart ring comes with a display and $47 price tag

The Halo smart ring is a new wearable that is equipped with a display and supports gestures. However, there's arguably some confusion regarding the company or brand name.

Silvio Werner, 04 Jul 2025 01:17

HMD Candy 5G: Upcoming budget phone with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 surfaces in new leak

Human Mobile Devices, better known as HMD, continues to expand its smartphone lineup. A new leak has revealed key specifications of an upcoming budget phone, the HMD Candy 5G.

Huzefa Baloch, 04 Jul 2025 01:04

Mecha Break screenshot showing mechs ready for battle

Controversial new free mech shooter game with flashy graphics and slick aerial combat tops Steam player charts hours after launch

Just two days after its full-scale launch, free-to-play extraction shooter, Mecha Break, has already garnered a massive player base, topping out at over 100,000 players in spite of the game's rather middling review score and criti...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jul 2025 23:56

The Huawei Watch GT 5 is receiving a HarmonyOS 5.1 update. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 5 smartwatch gets new voice recorder feature in update

Huawei is rolling out a new HarmonyOS 5.1 update for the Watch GT 5 smartwatch. Software version 5.1.0.16 is said to bring a range of new features to this wearable, including a voice recorder tool. Plus, there are also improvement...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 23:51

The Huawei Watch D2 (pictured) is receiving a software update in China. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei smartwatch update brings new HRV feature to users

Huawei is rolling out a new smartwatch update: software version 5.1.0.16 (C00M05). This HarmonyOS 5.1 release brings several new features to the Huawei Watch D2, including a new sleep-related heart rate variability (HRV) metric. W...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 23:39

Say goodbye to power woes with FOSSiBOT's new F3600 Pro portable power station

FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro portable power station: The ultimate solution for power outages and outdoor adventures, now at a greatly discounted price

With power outages becoming the norm in summer, the FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro is a one-stop solution for all your energy needs. The F3600 Pro's capacity can be expanded as required and can power even heavy-duty appliances with ease. Toge...

Adver‏torial, 03 Jul 2025 23:13

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will get numerous colorful cases (Image source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Leak shows official cases, including magnetic Qi2 case

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will officially debut in a few days. A leak has now revealed which official cases Samsung will offer for the foldable phone. The lineup will apparently include a Qi2 case, which can is compatible with m...

Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 22:34

Black Desert's reviews are mixed as of late, but overall reviews still remain "Mostly Positive". Pictured - Official artwork from the game. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Free on Steam: This stunning open world MMO is free again on Steam, but you shouldn’t expect a smooth ride

Black Desert is once again free to claim on Steam. This visually stunning MMO offers deep sandbox systems but leans heavy on grind and cash shop elements. The game is worth checking out if you’re curious.

Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jul 2025 22:22

EA has announced it will shut down Anthem servers next year. Game screenshot pictured - a humanoid robot standing in a mountainous area (image source: EA)

Anthem will be permanently shut down in January 2026

EA has announced it is shutting down Anthem in January 2026, roughly seven years after it first launched. After that, the game will be fully unplayable, even its single-player mode.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 22:21

Google reduces the battery life of the Pixel 6a via an automatic update (Image source: Google)

Pixel 6a: Google offers up to $150 in compensation after update reduces battery life

Google Pixel 6a owners will receive an automatic and mandatory software update in a few days that could drastically reduce battery life. Google has now confirmed that affected customers can receive up to $150 in compensation.

Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 22:11

Nothing Phone 3 features an asymmetric camera setup (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nothing Phone (3): Nothing's first 'flagship' phone disappoints and is too costly

Nothing has officially announced its first 'flagship' phone after a long wait—one that’s starting to feel like it may not have been worth it. The Nothing Phone (3) is arriving over 720 days after the Nothing Phone (2), so expectat...

Chibuike Okpara, 03 Jul 2025 22:09

The Moto G100 Pro is a new smartphone with a big battery (Image source: Lenovo)

Moto G100 Pro: New Motorola smartphone sports large battery and up to 4,500 nits

The Moto G100 Pro is a new smartphone that tries to convince budget-conscious users with its relatively low price. The handset features an AMOLED display with a respectable peak brightness of 4,500 nits.

Silvio Werner, 03 Jul 2025 21:44

Assassin's Creed Origins tells the origin story of the Assassin Brotherhood. Edited game teaser - a tomb in Ancient Egypt. (Image source: Ubisoft, Steam, edited)

Deal | Steam Summer Sale: One of best open-world AAA action RPG by Ubisoft is now less than $10

Set in the Ptolemaic era of ancient Egypt, Assassin's Creed Origins introduced the whole open-world, action RPG formula, which games like Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Valhalla, and Shadows use. The game is critically acclaimed and, a...

Fawad Murtaza, 03 Jul 2025 21:04

New MacBook Pro models are expected to launch later this year with Apple's new M5 series chips. A freshly unboxed current-gen MacBook pictured. (image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple roadmap leak confirms hardware upgrades for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini and Mac Pro

Apple Insider has revealed what Apple has in store for us in 2025 and 2026. The company's 2025 lineup will primarily feature incremental changes, with an M5 chip at the helm, while some major upgrades are reserved for the M6 lineu...

Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 20:58

Promotional image of Reaper Actual by Distinct Possibility Studios. (Image source: Reaper Actual)

Reaper Actual is an upcoming persistent open-world FPS from former PlanetSide 2 devs

A studio headed by John Smedley, Tramell Issac, and Matt Higby has announced a new open-world persistent first-person shooter called Reaper Actual. The game will have both PvP and PvE, as well as Etherlink blockchain integration f...

Vineet Washington, 03 Jul 2025 20:43

Techland's decision comes in the middle of what is arguably one of the most challenging periods. A Dying Light game screenshot. (image source: Techland)

Dying Light developer Techland cancels 2 unannounced games due to financial challenges

The cancellations do not reportedly affect it's Dying Light franchise with Dying Light: The Beast expected to launch later next month.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Jul 2025 20:38

TCL's new D2 series comprise of the D2, the D2 Plus, and the D2 Pro smart door lock (Image source: TCL)

TCL’s new D2 series smart door lock launches with palm vein unlocking and built-in doorbell

TCL has unveiled a new smart home gadget, the D2 Pro smart door lock, in the US. TCL’s new smart home accessory comes with AI-powered palm vein recognition that is advertised as being able to open the door in just 0.3 seconds. The...

Abhinav Fating, 03 Jul 2025 19:41

A recent "Z Fold7" render. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Galaxy Z Fold7: New leak corroborates underwhelming dust resistance

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is touted to launch as Samsung's most advanced foldable Android smartphone to date soon. Despite that, it is thought to lag behind other upcoming rivals such as the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in terms of official ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2025 19:30

As many as 40 games are still in active development despite layoffs earlier this week at Microsoft (image source: Xbox)

Xbox Game Studios Head confirms 40+ Xbox games still in development amid Microsoft layoffs

It is business as usual at Xbox Game Studios despite layoffs as per an internal memo sent to staff earlier this week.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Jul 2025 19:27

The Starlink Performance kit for enterprise customers. (Image source: Starlink)

Starlink drops Performance dish price by $500 to make room for gigabit speed model

Starlink has a new rugged Performance dish in store that is ready for the gigabit satellite Internet speeds upgrade that is coming in 2026. Its predecessor is now being deeply discounted for a limited time.

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Jul 2025 19:15

Street Fighter 6 was one of the first titles to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 this year (image source: CAPCOM)

Nintendo Switch 2 outperforms Xbox Series S in Street Fighter 6 due to DLSS implementation

The Nintendo Switch 2 exceeds performance expectations in yet another title thanks to Nvidia's DLSS gains in play.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 03 Jul 2025 19:08

Sycom equips the GeForce RTX 5080 with AIO water cooling and Noctua fans (Image source: Sycom)

Sycom launches GeForce RTX 5080 LC Hydro with AIO water cooler and five fans

Sycom is combining the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 with an all-in-one liquid cooler and Noctua fans, which should allow the high-end GPU to run particularly cool and quiet. Its clock speeds are also expected to benefit from this beefy...

Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 18:51

An image showing the continents on Earth at night. (Image source: Pixabay)

This video traces the movements of tectonic plates over 1.8 billion years

This video shows the various changes in tectonic plates that have taken place over the last 1.8 billion years. It helps us understand and predict future changes.

Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jul 2025 18:50

OnePlus Pad Lite previewed as upcoming budget Android tablet

OnePlus has confirmed that the Pad Lite will be a part of its upcoming Summer 2025 product event. The OEM hints that it will launch as an affordable Android tablet alongside other devices such as the new Nord 5 smartphone and Watc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jul 2025 18:44

Figment 2 and Sky Racket will be free next week. Pictured: edited screenshot from Figment 2. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Epic Games confirms upcoming free games valued at nearly $40

With the refresh on the free game section, Epic Games Store has officially revealed the two free games that will be available on the storefront from July 10 to July 17, 2025. They have good player ratings and a combined value of $...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 18:28

“No subscriptions. No loot boxes. No battle pass,” says Subnautica 2 dev. (Image Source: Unknown Worlds)

"Nothing has changed," Subnautica 2 devs reassure fans after leadership overhaul

Following Krafton’s sudden removal of Subnautica’s founding leadership, Unknown Worlds has issued a community letter reassuring fans that development on Subnautica 2 continues unchanged. The core team remains intact, Early Access ...

Nitisha Upadhye, 03 Jul 2025 18:28

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PS5 retail case game (Image source: Best Buy)

Death Stranding 2 forecasted to sell 1.4 million copies by end of June, as new PS5 games depend on the PS Store

Digital downloads of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach are anchoring sales for the anticipated PS5 game. A new Ampere estimate confirms how the popularity of the PS Store is overcoming slow physical purchases. Previous data from the...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Jul 2025 18:26

Helldivers 2 has been announced for the Xbox Series S|X (image source: Xbox)

Helldivers 2 finally launches on Xbox Series S|X a year after its PS5 release

Arrowhead and Sony have confirmed Helldivers 2 is finally landing on Xbox Series S|X. Pre-orders are now open, and the game will be playable in late August.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 18:06

Deal | Epic Games Store: First July 2025 free game giveaway now available on Android and iOS

The Epic Games Store has started a new month by discounting a fresh game on Android and iOS to $0.00. Available from today in a deal worth a combined $11.98, Figment sees the storefront aligning its free game programs once again f...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 17:53

An early review reveals the GeForce RTX 5050 is slower than the GeForce RTX 4060. (Image source: Colorful)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 trails Intel Arc B580 and barely beats Radeon RX 7600 in early review

An early review has now confirmed what the specifications already suggest: The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 is slower than last generation’s GeForce RTX 4060. Even the Intel Arc B580 outperforms the RTX 5050, whilst offering significan...

Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 17:35

The Redmi Note 14 Pro. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus surfaces ahead of rumored August launch

According to word on the grapevine, Xiaomi's next major launch event will be for the Redmi Note 15 series. The mid-range phones are expected to debut in China next month, and a device claimed to be the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has a...

Ricci Rox, 03 Jul 2025 17:26

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