Xiaomi’s latest mid-range smartphone is positioned as a value for money champ, since even the base model comes equipped with 256 GB of storage, an exceptionally large 8,340 mAh battery, and an AMOLED display with a brightness of 3,500 nits.

PlayStation reveals Marvel's Wolverine will require 79.36 GB on PS5. Here are the latest pre-load details, day-one patch numbers, and performance targets.

Poco has launched the F9 Ultra and F9 Pro, the global versions of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and Redmi K100 Pro. The series arrives nearly three months earlier in the calendar than the F8 line did. Both models ship with smaller batteries than their Redmi counterparts and no charger in the box.

China’s largest DRAM manufacturer, CXMT, is suing the Pentagon over its designation as a Chinese military company, arguing that the label lacks factual evidence and relies solely on alleged government affiliations. The lawsuit seeks removal from the Section 1260H list, citing reputational harm while leaving CXMT’s commercial chip sales unaffected.

Xiaomi has released one of its new budget smartwatches in more markets. Now officially sold in over half a dozen more countries, the Redmi Watch 6 Lite contains a large AMOLED display, access to over 150 sports modes and up to 18 days of battery life.

Unigrid's cells have passed Hyundai's safety validation without fire or thermal propagation. Despite this milestone, it might be a while before we see sodium-ion batteries in the mainstream, if at all for certain use-cases thanks to the energy density advantage that Lithium-ion currently has.

GPD is less than 24 hours away from launching its next gaming handheld. Featuring a 165 Hz OLED display and AMD Strix Halo processors, the GPD Win Max 3 is set to be available with 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB of RAM globally, too.

Sumerians takes players back to the era of the first great cities in human history. In ancient Mesopotamia, they build their own city while managing agriculture, trade and resources. The city builder is now available for around $5 on Steam for the first time.

A new leak has revealed details about the iQOO 16’s rear design. Separately, an iQOO executive has teased an upcoming tablet with a compact form factor.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox - Lavender Edition, which was announced as the second model in the Ultimate 3 series, and a cheaper alternative to the Ultimate 3E, is finally available to buy. It has a redesigned D-pad, wireless charging, and can be connected wirelessly to Xbox consoles.

After releasing an affordable 14-inch 2-in-1 tablet, Acer is now launching a notably cheap 12-incher with a big battery. The A512 costs under the equivalent of $150 and offers the specs to match a basic tablet for reading or watching videos.

LG has introduced a Wildcat Lake-powered Gram Book AI 2026 laptop in South Korea. Set to launch in the said market on September 7, 2026, it's a 14-inch model with 30.5 hours of claimed battery life. The starting price is around $1,055.

Star Wars Zero Company is off to a strong start, but its team appears to have little reason to celebrate. Around 80% of the developers are reportedly currently furloughed without pay.

A shield is normally used for blocking – in The Knightling, it's used for fighting, gliding and even surfing through the open world. The charming action adventure is 80% off on Steam until September 6 and is available for less than $6 for the first time.

Pokémon Bank will be permanently shut down in 2027. For fans, this marks the start of a race against time: Anyone who still wants to transfer their old Pokémon to current games needs to save them now.

The company that brought the fastest-charging electric car battery is at it again with a perovskite photovoltaic sunroof for its electric SUV. When integrated into the hood and doors as well, the solar panel tech generates 10 kWh per day.

Dyson aims to revolutionize electric toothbrushes, as the brand-new Dyson CameraJet not only features a built-in camera but can also clean between teeth with a jet of mouthwash. This is intended to make flossing practically unnecessary.

The Blood of Dawnwalker launches on September 3 and is already one of the most talked-about RPGs of the year ahead of release. The game currently holds a Metascore of 84, but behind this fairly strong average lies an interesting picture: While some reviewers consider the vampire RPG one of the best genre entries in recent years, others have been considerably more critical.

Tough in a fight, but awkward around others? Fans have spotted several small moments in the Extended Look that are reigniting an older theory about Jason's personality.

If you’re not afraid of unusual smartphones, the Xiaomi 17 Max is an imported device from China that can compete with high-end devices at an affordable price. Let’s take a look at the phone’s pros and cons.

Even the base model of the Oppo Find X10 series is expected to feature two 200-megapixel cameras – two more than the Find X9. The more affordable, slightly more compact flagship smartphone is also set to launch internationally.

Garmin’s major update for the third quarter is here and is now being rolled out to over a dozen smartwatch models. It includes improved "OK Garmin" voice control and simplified workout recommendations designed to help users start their workouts faster.

Seiko is adding four new models to its Prospex Speedtimer collection for September 2026. The HBD001 and HBD002 are 42 mm automatic chronographs powered by the 8R48 calibre, while the smaller HBC003 and HBC004 use the 6R55 automatic movement and offer a 72-hour power reserve.

The TP-Link Deco 8 Ultra and Archer 8 Ultra have been formally introduced. These are among the first consumer WiFi 8 routers, and the company is promising up to 22Gbps of aggregate wireless speeds and wide coverage.

Google has moved Gemini Notebook to compute-based usage limits. The fixed daily caps are gone, and how much you get now depends on how heavy your request is. Google also mentions a weekly limit that its announcement leaves out.

JBL has begun accepting pre-orders for its Pulse 6 Bluetooth speaker. The speaker, which boasts features such as Bluetooth 6.0, Auracast, lossless audio, and up to 12 hours of use, can also double as a bedside lamp.

Digital Chat Station, a reliable Weibo leaker, has once again reported on the camera setup of the OnePlus 16. In the latest leak, the tipster once again hints that the upcoming flagship phone will see a major upgrade over its predecessor.

Honor and cinema camera manufacturer Arri have launched their new collaboration with the Robot Phone, but their first flagship cameras designed for the mass market are still to come. The Magic 9 series apparently consists of up to three models. The Magic 9 Pro Max, with 3-degree OIS and a square front camera is likely to become a strong competitor to the Vivo X500 Pro and similar high-end flagships.

With its new LOFIC-based super-dynamic Zeiss main camera, the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max will hopefully deliver new levels of photo and video quality, as you can now see for yourself for the first time in a short 4K240 slow-motion clip. Vivo also teases even higher slo-mo capabilities.

A brand-new Samsung Galaxy Book 6 has been officially unveiled, and it stands as a new rival to the MacBook Neo with its 14-inch display. It’s powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake processors and has a rated battery life of up to 25 hours. The starting price is $799.

Citizen has launched two limited Kii: models in Japan at ¥35,200 each, releasing 17 September. The EG7048-56E is capped at 800 pieces with a diamond at twelve, the EG7049-53Y at 850 with a mother-of-pearl dial.

Xiaomi is expanding its global smart home lineup with a new ceiling fan featuring integrated lighting. The light is designed to deliver pleasant illumination alongside high color accuracy.

Casio has expanded its retro AQ-240 analog-digital watch lineup with black and deep-blue sunburst dial options, retaining the squircle case, stainless steel band, and practical dual-time features. Both models are available for pre-order in Japan, with a wider release expected in the coming weeks.

Valve still hasn't revealed the Steam Frame's price or release date. However, it seems that the company is preparing a special offer that will give anyone who purchases a Steam Frame a free copy of Half-Life: Alyx.

Cube is rolling out a versatile and relatively affordable electric bike. The Cube Reaction Hybrid Performance 720 FE Wave 2027 hardtail pairs an extensive feature set with practical daily usability.

Casio has officially launched the AQ-230ECK-3AJR, a Café Kitsuné collaboration watch with a matcha green dial, fox motifs and engraved caseback. It costs ¥17,600 (~$110) and ships in September as a Casio Online Store exclusive.

Citizen Hong Kong has listed four new 40 mm automatic watches powered by caliber 8200, priced from HK$1,980 to HK$2,380, or roughly $252 to $303. All four have transparent casebacks, day and date displays and 5 bar water resistance.

Take-Two says its investigation into the GTA 6 leaker known as “CyberLeek” is “evolving rapidly” as it seeks a second, sealed subpoena for Discord. The publisher has withdrawn its YouTube subpoena request, suggesting its search has narrowed as new evidence emerges.

Playground Games says the Fable reboot will offer 30–40 hours of quests and open-world content, while its life-simulation systems could extend playtime indefinitely. The RPG launches February 23, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, with Premium Edition early access beginning February 18.

ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox are facing tougher scrutiny in the European Union after the European Commission designated them under the Digital Services Act, triggering new compliance requirements by January 2027.

Casio’s new MTP-E735AR series comprises five colorful quartz watches distinguished by textured arabesque dials, applied Eastern Arabic numerals, and bilingual day-date displays. Scheduled to launch sometime in September, the watch offers 50-meter water resistance and three-year battery life.

A Digital Foundry member says publishers expressed frustration with Sony at Gamescom 2026. The companies depend on physical game sales and oppose the shift away from PS5 discs. PlayStation has not reversed its decision, despite constant protests since the announcement.

Garmin is now offering multiple improvements and changes to one of its GPS watches. Available via Garmin Connect Mobile or Garmin Express, the new updates add support for new target alerts and fix a system crash during HR broadcasting, among other refinements from earlier stable software.

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch gaming laptop a month earlier than expected. Now available in Europe, the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 combines Intel's Panther Lake platform with a 165 Hz display and fast 8,533 MT/s or 9,600 MT/s RAM.

Asus has finally shared more details about its first Nvidia RTX Spark-backed mini-PC. Rebranded from the ProArt Mini PC, the ProArt GR1X will be available with multiple RTX Spark processors, as well as up to 128 GB of unified memory and 180 W charging via one of its four USB Type-C ports.

Developed by Door 407, Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game in which you must fend off attacks while developing and protecting your resources. To do so, you’ll need to build your defenses and use the various weapons at your disposal.

Asus has revealed more details about its next MacBook Pro 16 rival. Launching before the end of 2026, the new ProArt P16 combines a 99 Wh battery, 240 W charging, a 4K Tandem OLED display, up to 128 GB RAM and a 20-core Nvidia RTX Spark processor.

Sony will air two State of Play presentations on September 3, featuring updates from PlayStation Studios, third-party partners, and developers across Japan and Asia. The broadcasts will include an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, while appearances by Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and Marvel’s Wolverine remain speculative.

TCL has launched the Tab A1 and Tab A1 NxtPaper, two 11-inch Android tablets with 90Hz displays, MediaTek Helio G100 processors, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The NxtPaper model adds TCL's paper-like display technology and comes with a T-Pen 2 and flip case.

Citizen has introduced three affordable automatic watches featuring Clous de Paris-inspired dials, vintage-style crystals, leather straps, and exhibition casebacks. Powered by the 42-hour Caliber 8210, the Japan-made models launch September 10, with pricing starting at ¥38,500 (about $241).