For a long time, it was the deal you could always count on: Anyone who pre-ordered the new Galaxy smartphones received double the storage space at no extra cost. In an email, Samsung has now confirmed that this offer will no longer be available, at least for the upcoming smartphones.

With its BlackBerry-style design and a second touchscreen on the back, the Unihertz Titan 2 is one of the most unusual smartphones on the market. Pebblehertz makes the second display much more useful, as it can display thousands of Pebble watch faces.

A SemiAnalysis teardown of Huawei's Kirin 9030 Pro suggests SMIC's DUV-only N+3 process rivals Intel's 18A node in one unexpected area despite lacking access to EUV lithography. The report explores the engineering tricks that made it possible and why they still fall short of matching the industry's leading-edge processes.

Samsung's One UI 9 Beta 4 update improves the Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display feature so it only obscures a video playing in picture-in-picture mode. The rest of the screen remains fully visible, a change first previewed at MWC earlier this year.

Microsoft has announced the second lineup of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play this month. The lineup includes Hell is Us, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and more.

Physical PlayStation games could become a thing of the past within the next few years. However, former Valve writer Chet Faliszek doesn't place the blame solely on Sony – he argues that players' purchasing habits are the main reason. While this assessment has met with some approval within the community, many users consider his reasoning to be too one-sided.

Anbernic has unveiled a retro handheld globally. Featuring a slimmer top bezel than the RG34XX SP, the RG SP is also thinner than past Game Boy Advance SP lookalikes. Anbernic claims to have improved other areas for the release of the RG SP too.

The Redmi Kids Watch Pro is an interesting smartwatch by Xiaomi. It's not the lightest or slimmest wearable out there, but it comes with a dual-camera setup and has some smartphone features. The retail price in China is CNY 1,045, about $154.

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 series could break cover in India in August with the Redmi Note 17. The line features a phone with a massive 7-inch display, but is held back by weaker Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processors.

In Parkasaurus, dinosaurs wear hats, hatch baby dinos and occasionally decide to go for a walk on their own. This charming blend of Zoo Tycoon and Jurassic Park is available on Steam with an 85% discount until July 27, bringing it down to $3.74 for the first time.

Dark fantasy extraction ARPG Mistfall Hunter launches July 29 on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Get details on release times, pricing, classes, and Deluxe Edition rewards.

DreamSTer brings experimental Sega Dreamcast support to MiSTer by splitting emulation workloads between the DE10-Nano’s ARM processor and an FPGA-based PowerVR2 graphics implementation. Although compatibility, performance, and HDMI output remain limited, rapid community development is moving the project beyond its proof-of-concept stage.

Developer Gezine has unveiled a universal userland exploit for the original Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 that works offline across all firmware versions without relying on WebKit or save transfers. While the discovery could advance homebrew research, it remains confined to an app sandbox and does not enable custom firmware, piracy, or full system access.

The trend toward ever-larger smartphones is expected to reach a new milestone soon. According to a leaker who is usually very well-informed, the successor to the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature an even larger display.

The popular ARMSX2 PS2 emulator for Android has received a major update (v2.6.4) introducing Material You theming, syncing the application's interface colors with the user's device wallpaper. Alongside the visual overhaul, the update brings background music, playtime metrics, and in-app virtual gamepad skin downloads, building on recent performance upgrades to CPU/GPU emulation and new auto-save functionality.

Aggressors: Ancient Rome delivers turn-based 4X strategy in the vein of Civilization, but its depth and complexity are more reminiscent of Paradox Interactive's grand strategy games. The title is available on Steam with an 82% discount until July 26, bringing the price down to $5.39.

Neverness to Everness Version 1.2 Phase 2 launches July 29. Get details on S-Class Anima healer Iroi, her banner release, new events, and Version 1.3 updates.

Samsung has introduced a new credit card dubbed the Galaxy Card, bringing cash rewards to users who purchase a new Galaxy product directly from Samsung as well as a lower reward for uses elsewhere. Applications begin from July 22nd, and users can get an extra cash bonus in the first 90 days of account opening.

A sobering forecast for market leader Samsung: Apple's expected entry into the foldable smartphone market is set to put significant pressure on the South Korean company. According to new market projections, Apple's first foldable iPhone could capture a 25% market share in 2026 in its very first year on sale. Samsung is expected to remain the market leader with its upcoming Galaxy Z8 series, but its lead is projected to shrink dramatically.

GTA 6 won't be released until November, but many players already know exactly how they want to spend their first few hours in Leonida. For most of them, however, "play the story" is surprisingly low on the list.

With the CIRQA Smart Band, Garmin is introducing what may be its most exciting competitor to Whoop yet. The wristband monitors fitness, sleep, and health around the clock, with a battery life of ten days and no subscription required.

Alongside the AMD Ryzen Edition, Lenovo has launched the 2026 Lecoo Pro 14 Core Edition in China. It comes with an OCuLink port, has a 120Hz display, and features a Meteor Lake processor. The initial price is around $727.

With a screen diagonal of just 4.3 inches, the Xteink X4 Pro is one of the most compact e-readers on the market. Thanks to magnets, it can be conveniently attached to the back of a smartphone, making it easy to carry around.

After nearly 20 years, the Suunto Core finally has a successor. The brand-new Suunto Core 2 not only offers an impressive battery life of 15 months, but also a body water-resistant to 10 ATM, a more durable display, and new features.

Following the Steam Deck's substantial price increase, demand is said to have fallen off a cliff. Reddit users, for one, don't seem particularly surprised.

Valve has deliberately decided not to release exclusive games for the Steam Machine in order to avoid locking out PC gamers. On Reddit, however, the decision itself has drawn far less attention than the fact that many users feel it even needed an explanation.

Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1 arrives July 29 with a free S-Rank Agent selector, new Lumiflux character Remielle Dan, Xbox PC support, and QoL upgrades.

In a new video, the soon to be released iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max successors are primarily shown in the stylish red color option "Dark Cherry". While the main focus of YouTuber John Prosser is on the variable aperture of the new main camera some other aspects of the renewed iPhones are discussed as well.

Two days after Kimi K3, Alibaba has hit back with Qwen3.8 Max. The company says its 2.4 trillion parameters put it second only to Claude Fable 5. There is no evidence for that so far: no benchmarks, no model card, no license. The preview can still be tested, at one-tenth of the usual price.

After selling out almost instantly in Japan and the US, Casio's Pokémon-themed G-Shock is making its European debut. The anniversary edition launches across multiple countries on July 21, though limited availability means it may not stay in stock for long.

The Moto Pad 70 Groove is set to launch in India. Previously, the company revealed its design and confirmed that it will feature a nine-speaker JBL audio system. Now, the latest teaser reveals details about the tablet’s display and battery.

New sales data won’t cause Sony to second-guess reducing PS5 disc production in 2028. Including numbers after its announcement, U.S. buyers are not rallying to save physical games. Objectors hope to disrupt PlayStation marketing until the company reverses course.

One of Lenovo's most powerful gaming laptops has relaunched with a more powerful processor option. Still available with the GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 5090, the Legion 9 18IAX10 now comes with the Intel Core Ultra 290HX Plus to complement its 240 Hz display and up to 192 GB of DDR5 RAM.

Xiaomi has started teasing the Poco M8 Power 5G ahead of its launch in India. The official microsite suggests that the phone will focus on battery life and come in an orange finish.

China has banned romantic AI chatbots for minors and imposed safeguards against excessive use, citing concerns over emotional dependency, declining social interaction and the country’s falling birth rate. Critics warn that the crackdown removes a valuable source of support for people experiencing loneliness or grief.

Garmin has begun rolling out a new update to many of its high-end smartwatches. Available globally, the new update promises to improve these devices in several areas, including one that caused some Fenix smartwatches to reset when playing music.

SanDisk has quietly launched its compact CZB Series of USB-C flash drives, offering capacities from 64GB to 256GB and read speeds of up to 250MB/s. Starting at $20 in the US, the portable drives target everyday file transfers and backups.

Winhanced's latest update introduces a rebuilt Performance Engine and a redesigned HUD 2.0. The update also adds battery-saving and frame-generation tools, broader game library support, new interface options for testers and stability fixes.

Samsung Display has begun mass-producing tandem OLED laptop panels with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400 certification. Lenovo has already adopted the technology, with Asus, Dell and MSI expected to launch compatible laptops later this year.

Marshall has unveiled a limited-edition Acton III speaker celebrating 60 years since Jimi Hendrix first used one of its amplifiers, featuring purple velvet, psychedelic artwork and silver accents. It retains the standard model’s hardware, Bluetooth 5.2 and Auracast support, but lacks Wi-Fi and a microphone.

Some Nintendo fans had hoped that all Assassin's Creed games would see Switch 2 versions. Yet, Ubisoft revealed that no Black Flag Resynced port was in the works. After the success of other titles, an insider suggested that the remake would still arrive on the console.

Fans of train games can currently find several deals on Steam, including Transport Fever 2, Subway Builder, Denshattack, and Running Train. The selection covers a range of different railroad gaming experiences.

Shortly before the launch of the Garmin CIRQA, leaked images reveal not only the design but also all four colors and even the sensor module. Garmin appears to be using a slightly older sensor to keep costs down.

A new Casio G-Shock digital watch, the GD-350S-1, has been listed at a retailer. Set to be officially released in the near future, this round model has features that include vibration alerts and 200 m water resistance.

Old World is a turn-based strategy game set in antiquity, in which you must ensure the survival of your dynasty and defeat your opponents. And this game is currently available for less than $10 on Steam.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 will be officially unveiled on Wednesday. A benchmark leak shows just how significantly the next-generation smartwatches benefit from the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite.

The Indiegogo campaign isn’t taking any more orders, but it looks like Ayaneo is bringing the Next 2 back on the market. The official website listing shows all three configurations with even higher price tags than before, but not all of them are available.

Hardware Canucks has put the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x with the entry-level Snapdragon X2 Plus SoC against the Apple MacBook Neo. The comparison shows that, despite being more expensive, packing a more powerful SoC, and a 50% bigger battery, the IdeaPad Slim 5x falls short of the MacBook Neo in many areas.

Tales of Eternia Remastered hits consoles and PC on October 16. Explore PS5 and Switch 2 physical release details, updated 2D combat, and retro visual options.

The code in the latest beta version of iOS 27 contains several references to an Apple iPhone that has at least two batteries. This reveals yet another hint about the iPhone Ultra in Apple’s next iPhone operating system.