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The Vivo X200 FE and X Fold5 are set to arrive in India within a fortnight. (Image source: Vivo)

Vivo X Fold5: Vivo confirms international release date for new foldable alongside X200 FE compact flagship

Vivo is gearing to bring two of its latest flagships to more markets. Beating Honor to the punch, Vivo has now confirmed that its X Fold5 foldable will land in India later this month in a simultaneous release with the smaller X200...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 16:16

Xiaomi’s new power bank with integrated cable (pictured) has arrived in the UK. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Power Bank 20000mAh now available in the UK

Xiaomi has launched the Power Bank 20000mAh in the UK. This portable accessory allows you to charge three devices simultaneously thanks to two USB ports and an integrated USB-C cable. The product is also expected to be released in...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 16:13

The Dreame Strip Lights could compete with the Govee RGBIC LED Strip Light (pictured). (Image source: Govee)

New Dreame smart lights appear in CSA database

The Dreame Light Bulb L11 and the Dreame Strip Lights P11 have appeared in the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) database. These smart lighting products are now certified for Matter version 1.3. While Dreame has yet to officia...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 16:01

Screenshot from footage of the battle royale mode from Battlefield 6. (Image source: temporyal on X)

Battlefield 6 free-to-play battle royale leak suggests California setting and more

Battlefield 6 has been subject to a lot of leaks ahead of its reveal later this year. The game will feature a free-to-play battle royale mode which, if the leaks are accurate, will be set in California.

Vineet Washington, 03 Jul 2025 16:00

The Dahon K-Feather e-bike features a 3-step folding design (Image source: Dahon)

Dahon K-Feather: Dahon’s first super-lightweight e-bike launches with foldable design and 40 km range

Dahon has introduced a new K-Feather electric bike in North America and Europe. This is Dahon’s first super-lightweight folding e-bike that weighs just 12 kg (26.4 lbs). It also features a 250 W rear hub motor with 32 Nm of torque...

Abhinav Fating, 03 Jul 2025 15:54

The Galaxy Z Fold7 can already be seen in its four launch colours via these leaked first-party cases. (Image source: via NieuweMobiel)

Fresh Galaxy Z Fold7 leak reveals Samsung's official cases with kickstands and Qi2 charging support

A new leak has confirmed that Samsung is preparing a slew of new cases for its Honor Magic V5, Oppo Find N5 and Vivo X Fold5 rival. Set to retail for up to €89 (~$105), the cases add features like built-in kickstands, Qi2 charging...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 15:36

The Moto G96 looks like a lot of other recent Moto G and Motorola Edge releases. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G96 launches with four Pantone colours and 144 Hz OLED display

The Moto G96 is Motorola's latest entry in its burgeoning Moto G series. Taking from last year's Edge 50 Fusion in many areas, the Moto G96 adds a 144 Hz display and a 5,500 mAh battery to the mix, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 15:26

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is not expected to represent the leap from older models that Samsung fans may have hoped for, Galaxy S25 Ultra pictured. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Galaxy S26 Ultra: New rumours paint a disappointing picture for Samsung's next high-end smartphone

A range of sources have shed new light on the Galaxy S26 Ultra months before its official release. Unfortunately, Samsung is expected to skip upgrades in crucial areas, unlike rivals like Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi.

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 15:17

Star Wars Outlaws running on a MacBook Pro M3 Max using Crossover Preview and Game Porting Toolkit 3.0 via D3DMetal translation on macOS Tahoe (Image source: YouTube/Andrew Tsai)

macOS Tahoe update enables Star Wars Outlaws, Horizon Forbidden West, and more to run on Apple Silicon via Crossover

Apple’s latest macOS Tahoe update, paired with new tools, is quietly changing what’s possible for gaming on Apple Silicon.

Anmol Dubey, 03 Jul 2025 15:05

Until July 10, Schedule I is available on Steam with a 30% discount. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam Summer Sale: First discount for hit simulation that mixes Breaking Bad and South Park – nearly 200K reviews, 98% positive

If you’ve ever been curious about the life of a drug dealer, Schedule I offers a gritty glimpse into that world. This dealer simulation has earned high praise on Steam and is now discounted for the first time as part of the Summer...

Marius Müller, 03 Jul 2025 14:48

The Alienware 18 comes out ahead of the competition more often than not when it comes to gaming performance (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Alienware 18 Area-51 outperforms nearly all other gaming laptops and we have the benchmarks to prove it

Not all GeForce RTX 5090 laptops are created equal. If you want the fastest version of the GPU, then the Alienware 18 Area-51 should be on the top of your list.

Allen Ngo, 03 Jul 2025 14:41

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 debuts on July 9 (image source: @Jukanlosreve on X)

Galaxy Z Fold 7 real-world images show off impressively thin body

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been shown off in real life ahead of its July 9 launch. As stated in my multiple leaks, it is remarkably thin, but its exact dimensions cannot be determined at this time.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 14:18

The Xiaomi USB-C braided cable (pictured) supports 240W fast charging. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi braided USB-C cable for up to 240W fast charging launching globally

The Xiaomi 6A High-Speed USB4 Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (1m) has been spotted on the brand’s global website. Already available in China, this accessory is said to deliver up to 240W fast charging. It can also be used for data t...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 14:14

The Citizen 30th Anniversary Eco-Drive model (pictured) has a cloud-like pattern on the blue washi paper dial. (Image source: Citizen)

Citizen reveals new limited edition Eco-Drive watch with washi paper dial

The Citizen 30th Anniversary Eco-Drive model AQ4106-26L has been unveiled. This is a limited edition watch made with premium materials like DLC-coated titanium and sapphire crystal glass, and it features a washi paper dial. The ti...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 14:12

The US pricing of the Casio Edifice EFK100D watches (EFK100CD-1A pictured) has leaked. (Image source: Casio)

Casio Edifice EFK100D: US pricing for new mechanical watches leaks

Three of Casio’s Edifice EFK100D series watches appear to be on the way to the US. These watches are listed on the brand’s international website, and pricing information and release window for the US market seem to have been leake...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 14:09

Huawei's Stelato S9 premium electric sedan partnership. (Image source: Stelato)

Solid-state battery patent by Huawei cites the longest EV range so far and 5-minute charging

Chinese companies are now responsible for more than a third of solid-state battery patents filed annually. Out of the blue, Huawei has filed for a solid-state battery chemistry that can offer up to 3,000 km of range and ultrafast ...

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Jul 2025 14:04

AMD CEO Lisa Su showcases a Ryzen processor. Her 2025 pay package has been raised to $33 million. (Image source: AMD)

AMD boosts CEO Lisa Su’s paycheck to $33M — still below Nvidia’s Huang

AMD has raised CEO Lisa Su’s compensation to $33 million for the upcoming year, including a base salary increase to $1.32 million. However, her new package remains well below that of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose total pay has su...

Andrew Sozinov, 03 Jul 2025 14:04

Home Assistant 2025.7 brings a new Ask Question action for Assist, which can run on the Voice Preview Edition (pictured). (Image source: Home Assistant)

Home Assistant 2025.7 release brings new Ask Question action

Home Assistant’s 2025.7 release has arrived for users. This latest version of the smart home automation software brings a new Ask Question action, allowing the voice assistant to ask users questions. Other changes include redesign...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 13:42

The Magic V5 should edge the Oppo Find N5 on performance thanks to its 8-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, former pictured. (Image source: Honor)

Update | Honor Magic V5 foldable now available as direct import

Updated: Giztop and Wonda Mobile also reveal Magic V5 import prices. The Magic V5 matches the new Vivo X Fold5 as the world's lightest foldable at just 217 g. Also slimmed down to 8.8 mm for its latest release, the new Magic V fea...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 13:19

AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs are expected to rely on up to two 12-core CCDs. (Image source: AMD, Moore's Law is Dead)

New AMD Zen 6 IPC leak outs exciting multi-layer 3D V-Cache and promising IPC gain over Zen 5

AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CPUs could bring a double-digit IPC uplift over Zen 5. Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has claimed that the Zen 6 CPU architecture brings up to a 9% "FP" IPC gain over Zen 5. Combined with more cache and muc...

Fawad Murtaza, 03 Jul 2025 13:18

Deal | Epic Games Store's new free game giveaways now available for macOS and Windows but only for a limited time

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its free game program with two new titles for Windows. Also available on macOS, Backpack Hero is a roguelike game that can be picked up for free alongside the Windows-only release of action-adven...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 13:15

The mod-friendly nature and official GrapheneOS support make Pixel phones the go-to devices for these groups. Pictured: Pixel 9 series smartphones. (Image source: Google)

Catalan cops link Google Pixel phones to organized crime

Google's Pixel phones are apparently quite popular among criminals and gang members in Catalonia, Spain. The Catalan cops state that Google smartphones with GrapheneOS are a common tool among organized crime groups due to the adva...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 13:13

The Flip 1S DS and KB should officially launch between July 7 and July 13. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Flip 1S: Ayaneo reveals imminent launch date for two new OLED gaming handhelds

Ayaneo has revealed that its latest gaming handhelds will be available later this month after all. This time, the company has narrowed down when the Flip 1S will officially launch in both its dual-screen and built-in keyboard vari...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 13:05

The optical sensor technology of Garmin wearables could be further expanded. (Symbolic image, image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Patent reveals that Garmin is working on method that could measure hematocrit and dehydration levels in future

Garmin is hoping to significantly expand the functionality of its wearables in regard to certain health parameters. Specifically, it plans to use optical sensors to measure the percentage of red blood cells. However, as is often t...

Silvio Werner, 03 Jul 2025 12:29

The Citizen AQ4100-65M (pictured) has the eagle motif engraved on the crown, dial, and caseback. (Image source: Citizen)

Citizen launches AQ4100-65M Eco-Drive titanium watch with hand-dyed washi dial

Citizen's AQ4100-65M is a new limited-edition Eco-Drive watch featuring a hand-dyed Tosa washi dial, ±5 sec/year accuracy, and Super Titanium case. Only 550 units will be released worldwide in July 2025.

Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jul 2025 12:08

Although watch0S 26 does not improve battery life, it still at least warns users when power consumption is too high. (Image source: Apple)

watchOS 26: Apple Watch to warn users about excessive power consumption

Apple has always advertised a battery life of just 18 hours on its watches, ranging from the first generation Apple Watch all the way up to the current Apple Watch Series 10. The big update to watchOS 26 also does not do anything ...

Hannes Brecher, 03 Jul 2025 11:58

Illustration of the first interstellar asteroid ever discovered, 1I/ʻOumuamua. (Image source: ESO, M. Kornmesser)

An interstellar object is currently traveling through our solar system at 60 km per second

A new interstellar object is currently traveling through the center of our solar system at an incredible speed. New observations to be made this year will provide a better understanding of its origin and composition.

Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jul 2025 11:23

The Xiaomi Smart Ceiling Light D20. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Smart Ceiling Light with radar presence sensor rolls out in Europe

Xiaomi has released the Smart Ceiling Light D20 in one European country and has indicated that it will be rolled out across the region. This is a motion-triggered smart light, thanks to an integrated radar sensor. Other features i...

Polly Allcock, 03 Jul 2025 11:22

Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9MK2 flagship ANC earbuds launch with a UV sterilization case, Snapdragon Sound, and Hi-Res Audio. (Image source: Audio-Technica)

Audio-Technica unveils flagship ATH-TWX9MK2 ANC earbuds with Pure Motion Drivers, deep-UV sterilization charging case, and relaxing nature sounds

Audio-Technica has announced the flagship ATH-TWX9MK2 earbuds, featuring Pure Motion Drivers and aptX Adaptive Audio for high-resolution music playback, and hybrid ANC with feed-forward and feed-backward MEMS microphones. Useful f...

David Chien, 03 Jul 2025 11:11

Lenovo Legion 5 15AHP G10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ships the Legion 5 15 with one of the best OLED panels available

Lenovo really stepped up its OLED game and now offers multiple series with excellent OLED screens. This is also the case for the new mainstream gaming laptop Legion 5 15, where the 165 Hz OLED offers superb image quality while gam...

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Jul 2025 11:00

Vivo 200 Ultra review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Anyone who takes portrait photos with their smartphone will love the Vivo X200 Ultra

The high-end phone from Vivo is perfect for photos of children or friends. Thanks to the special focal length of the main camera, portraits are more natural than with a Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro. But the Vivo phone also im...

Marcus Herbrich, 03 Jul 2025 09:49

The Cuktech 15 Air costs around $37.54 in China. Pictured: the power bank. (Image source: Cuktech)

Cuktech launches new affordable power bank with large SiC battery and 100 W fast charging

The Cuktech 15 Air is now official in China. It's a 15,000 mAh power bank with a compact form factor, and it achieves the small size by using a SiC battery. The launch price of this 100 W portable charger is CNY 269, around $37.54...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 09:20

Bam Margera, the Doom Slayer, and rising Olympic stars join the iconic lineup. (Image Source: Activision)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 release date, availability, and more

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 launches July 11, 2025, remastering the PS2-era classics for modern platforms with upgraded visuals, crossplay multiplayer, and an expanded roster of skaters. The remake skips the free-roam Career Mode...

Nitisha Upadhye, 03 Jul 2025 09:05

The Infinix Hot 60i comes in sleek black, titanium silver, shadow blue, neon red, meadow green, and soul eye purple colorways (Image source: Infinix)

Infinix Hot 60i debuts with 120 Hz display and Helio G81 Ultimate chipset

Infinix has announced its latest entry-level smartphone, the Hot 60i. The company’s new smartphone is equipped with MediaTek’s budget-range Helio G81 Ultimate chipset, a 120 Hz display, and a decent 5,160 mAh battery. The device a...

Abhinav Fating, 03 Jul 2025 09:02

The Rogbid GeoX1 smartwatch (two such watches displaying different things pictured) has a 1.43-inch AMOLED display. (Image source: Rogbid)

Rogbid GeoX1: New $100 AMOLED smartwatch launches with offline maps and 100-day battery standby

Rogbid's new GeoX1 smartwatch features offline maps, dual-band GPS, and 100-day standby battery (supposedly), all for $99.99. It should be great for outdoor users needing navigation without mobile signal.

Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jul 2025 08:54

Steinberg unveils SpectraLayers 12 software to unmix music into individual instruments and vocals. (Image source: Steinberg)

Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 allows musicians to separate music into individual tracks and vocals to improve poor recordings

Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 leverages AI audio separation to recreate individual instruments and vocals from music for editing within a spectrograph-based interface. It can help audio editors improve song mixes, especially for live...

David Chien, 03 Jul 2025 08:53

The Summer Splash game collection will remain active until July 16. Pictured: Steam Deck running Abzu. (Image source: Steam and Humble Bundle - edited)

Deal | $164 worth of games playable on Steam Deck drop to $12 on Humble Bundle

There's a new game collection on Humble Bundle. Called Summer Splash, it has eight games that bring summer vibes. They have a total value of $164, but on the platform, the entire bundle can be bought for as low as $12.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 08:37

Several retro titles and new indie games are also part of the monthly drop. Pictured - Pro Skater 3 plus 4 teaser showing in-game characters performing tricks. (Image Source: Activision)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 leads the Game Pass' July drop

Xbox Game Pass is rolling out a diverse lineup of games for July 2025, including the highly anticipated Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 remake. Other returning hits include Rise of the Tomb Raider, High On Life, and cyberpunk shooter T...

Nitisha Upadhye, 03 Jul 2025 08:06

Palworld screenshot showing characters fighting a floating eyeball with sharp teeth

Palworld's Terraria collab boosts Pokemon's controversial rival to 6-month high ahead of Steam Summer Sale

Palworld's Terraria collaboration, along with a sizeable Steam Sale, has resulted in a massive spike in the game's concurrent player count, bringing it back up to a six-month player high. The new update added a wealth of content, ...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Jul 2025 06:00

A combination of a new update and a limited-time discount makes the Logitech G Cloud, pictured here, worth buying now (Image source: Logitech)

Deal | New major update makes Logitech's PlayStation Portal alternative worth buying now that it's on sale

The Logitech G Cloud is nearing its third year anniversary, and a major update has made the cloud streaming handheld a much better device than it was at launch. Combine that with a discount on Amazon, and the G Cloud is worth cons...

Habeeb Onawole, 03 Jul 2025 03:20

Antank S3 Max TV Dock Station for Switch 2 (Image source: Antank)

USB-C port testing explains why a third-party Nintendo Switch 2 dock won't work with console

A new analysis suggests that the USB-C port on the Nintendo Switch 2 intentionally blocks third-party docks. Only one known accessory sends the correct coded message to enable power and video delivery. Some gamers seek a more affo...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Jul 2025 02:04

AMD's new 9000 series of Ryzen Threadripper chips ranges from a 12-core part to a 96-core monster. (PRO SKU box pictured. Image source: AMD)

64-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X becomes fastest desktop CPU on PassMark

One of AMD’s new Shimada Peak Threadrippers has appeared on the PassMark benchmark, where it performed more than admirably in CPU Mark. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X desktop CPU utilized its 64 cores to churn out a multithread ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jul 2025 02:02

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 vs Legion Pro 7i 16: We reviewed both

We've tested the 16-inch variant sof both the Legion Pro 5 and the Legion Pro 7. The Pro 7 is considerably more expensive, so what are the differences? We'll clarify and also take a look at our benchmark results.

Christian Hintze, 03 Jul 2025 00:39

Pictured - the Casio MTG-B4000B-1A2, the more expensive model out of the two watches being launched in the US. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio carbon-steel hybrid MTG-B4000 watches finally available for purchase in the US

Casio's MTGB4000 watches are now available in the US, featuring a carbon-metal frame, solar charging, Multi-Band 6, and Bluetooth. Two variants are launching at $1,250 and $1,350 on G-Shock’s site.

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Jul 2025 23:25

We review the camera kit for the Vivo X200 Ultra (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Vivo X200 Ultra: The ultimate smartphone camera kit with Zeiss teleconverter reviewed

With the PGYTECH Photography Kit, one of the best camera phones of 2025 can be transformed into a compact camera. We take a closer look at this accessory for the Vivo X200 Ultra. Read our hands-on review to find out if it's worth ...

Marcus Herbrich, 02 Jul 2025 23:21

The electric R1T Limited Edition California Dune (Image source: Rivian)

Rivian July lease deal: $6,500 down payment bonus plus $7,500 EV credit

Rivian has revealed its deal for July; the company is offering $6,500 in down payment for the new 2025 R1S or R1T Tri-Motor, including the California Dune. Buyers can combine the promo with the $7,500 federal EV credit in the Noth...

David Odejide, 02 Jul 2025 22:46

Die R11 Ultra ist ab sofort erhältlich (Bildquelle: Rollme)

R11 Ultra smart ring with display launches for just $50

The R11 Ultra is a new smart ring that can record various health metrics but also show certain information on a small display. The wearable is waterproof and advertised with various health features.

Silvio Werner, 02 Jul 2025 22:40

Bone Biologics files patent for novel bone regeneration technology

Bone Biologics, a developer of advanced orthobiologic products, has filed a U.S. patent application for its NELL-1 protein technology. This novel approach aims to improve the success rates of spinal fusion surgery and address sign...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 22:39

Google reduces the battery life of some Pixel 6a units via software update (Image source: Google / iFixit)

"Battery update from hell" to hit Google Pixel 6a on July 8, Google offers compensation

Google is significantly reducing the battery life and charging performance of select Pixel 6a devices via a mandatory update for Android 16. Users who are affected by these "battery optimizations" may be entitled to compensation.

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2025 22:02

The new Garmin Course Planner will join the existing Courses feature (pictured). (Image source: Garmin via YouTube)

Garmin could launch new Course Planner feature for smartwatch users

Rumors suggest that a new Course Planner feature could be released for users of the brand's smartwatches. Said to be coming to the Garmin Connect app, it could be useful for endurance athletes. A report indicates that it will allo...

Polly Allcock, 02 Jul 2025 22:02

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