We have good news and bad news for Xiaomi fans all around the world: The good news is that both Leica camera flagships have now also been confirmed as global models both by teasers and code sequences inside HyperOS. The bad news is that significant compromises must be made in terms of battery capacity compared with the Chinese flagships.

After Samsung's Thailand newsroom moved the rollout from September 21 to September 28 before removing specific dates altogether, the stable Android 17-based update has now started reaching Galaxy S26 Ultra users in the US on T-Mobile.

Control Resonant early access isn't an option for Xbox or PC players. Still, hackers have distributed a working Steam build a day in advance of its September 24th release date. An increasing number of AAA games with costly pre-order previews have fallen victim to piracy.

Garmin has introduced a new update to many of its older flagship smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update promises to deliver almost two dozen changes and improvements. However, closer inspection reveals otherwise.

Qualcomm’s first-party benchmark data points to substantial gains for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 over the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, particularly in graphics and browser performance. Geekbench 7 results also suggest a sizeable CPU uplift across generations.

Another haptic gaming mouse is already looming after Logitech announced the Pro X3 Superstrike. In stock on October 6th, it packs a beefier battery for up to 135 hours of playtime. The esports gear's design is largely unchanged, but the Hero 2 sensor offers slight improvements in tracking accuracy.

The Logitech G Pro X 3 Lightspeed introduces a new microphone for more authentic-sounding recordings. 50 mm graphene drivers are back, but battery life is 20 hours longer than the Pro X2. The wireless gaming headset will cost buyers $249.99/€279.99 and ships on October 8th.

HP is now selling a new 14-inch laptop in the US for less than previously expected. Now starting at $1,199, the HP Googlebook 14 contains a 70 Wh battery, a 1,100-nit OLED display and up to 32 GB of RAM.

There have been reports of the PS6 being pushed to 2028, but it seems more likely that both the Sony and Microsoft consoles will launch late next year. A credible insider has now shared what stage of development their APUs are in.

Update: Lenovo's new 15-inch laptop is even cheaper when purchased from Best Buy. Lenovo has started selling a new 15-inch laptop internationally. Boasting a 1,100-nit OLED display, the Googlebook 15 also ships with a 70 Wh battery and an Intel Panther Lake processor. Lenovo's first Googlebook is also markedly cheaper than expected.

Acer has finally started selling its answer to the MacBook Neo in the US. Weighing in at under 1.2 kg, the Swift Air 14 combines a 120 Hz display with an aluminium build and a comparatively large battery for its size.

The Xiaomi Watch S5 features NFC and supports contactless payments via Xiaomi Pay. In Germany, however, this feature is only available to a limited extent. Google Wallet is not supported, and the selection of compatible banks and cards is also limited.

Xiaomi has released a smaller smartwatch to complement its existing Watch S5. Still sporting a luxurious design, the Watch S5 41 mm boasts up to 14 days battery life, runs HyperOS 4 and features a bright AMOLED display said to peak at 3,000 nits.

As patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) nerve disease lose control of their muscles, they lose control of their vocal cords as well. The Neuralink brain implant has managed to restore the voice of one such patient.

With a 60% discount, the futuristic arcade racer Screamer has dropped to around $24 on Steam for the first time. IGN particularly praises the precise twin-stick controls and describes the drift physics as “addictive.”

Casio’s upcoming G-Shock 2500 series, dubbed the “CasioNaut,” has leaked again ahead of its November launch. New details reveal US pricing while also offering a closer look at the official marketing material. The new watches pair a distinctive rolling date display with a magnetic shock-release hand.

Xiaomi has released a new high-end smartwatch. Complementing its Xiaomi 18 series launch event, the new Transparent Edition adds a 47 mm case size to the Watch S5 series and brings an unusual design to the table.

Microsoft has already released multiple Surface Pro 2-in-1 devices in 2026. A new leak suggests a new 12-inch Surface Pro is coming. Featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 platform, the Surface Pro 12-inch will remain smaller than the Surface Pro 12 and its 13-inch display.

Great G-Shock World says Casio's newly leaked MRG-B2100HR-1A is an MR-G 30th anniversary model, with a surface treatment it believes uses platinum and a pattern unique to each watch. A gold version is also said to be planned, at a very high price.

The M4 Mac mini gave owners a cheaper way to upgrade their internal storage after purchase. Apple has now removed that option from the new M6 and M5 Pro models, leaving buyers with expensive factory upgrades or external drives. The new Mac Studio, however, still holds on to its removable storage modules.

According to a new report, Microsoft is set to release another smaller Surface Laptop soon. Built around Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 platform, the new 13-inch laptop follows a release from earlier this year that brought 24 GB RAM and a 500-nit display to the Surface Laptop 13-inch as well.

Pawprint Studio launches open-world RPG Aniimo on iOS and Android, with full cross-progression, a mobile-exclusive Obsidian variant, and free launch-month rewards.

It's difficult to judge just how large Vice City in GTA 6 will actually be based on maps alone. A new fan video therefore attempts a direct size comparison with Los Santos from GTA 5 – and makes the new metropolis look surprisingly small.

A new report has elaborated on recent rumours about Microsoft releasing a smaller Surface powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark platform. Launching with two processor configurations, the Surface 'Minos' is said to combine a 12-inch display with up to 48 GB of RAM, too.

TechDroider has tested the battery life of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max against the OnePlus 15. While the results are as expected, the iPhone 18 Pro Max does better than its 5,391 mAh battery capacity suggests.

Metal Eden combines fast-paced shooter action with enormous freedom of movement and is 80% off on Steam until September 29, bringing the price down to $3.99. This marks the first time the game has dropped below the $4 mark.

Kingsgrave is a top-down RPG with clear Zelda inspiration and is currently cheaper than ever on Steam. An 85% discount brings the price down to $1.49 until September 27.

EA Sports FC 27 launches globally on September 25 across consoles and PC. Explore The Grounds open world, Career Mode overhauls, and full FC 27 Lite details surrounding the launch.

Humble Bundle has released a new game bundle called The Almighty God Games Bundle. The bundle contains a total of 7 games worth about $113 at regular Steam prices, and it costs $12.

Another day, another RPCS3 win. This time around, the RPCS3 team has announced that a new Sony PlayStation 3 game is now fully playable on the PS3 emulator. RPCS3 keeps improving, and the team promises that more updates are in the works.

Lenovo has launched the X11A tablet in China with a 10.95-inch 1,920 x 1,200 display and a MediaTek MT8768 processor. The Android 15 tablet is available with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, along with a 6,000mAh battery and 13MP rear camera.

OnePlus is expected to launch the OnePlus 16 in China sometime in October. Ahead of that, the flagship has now made an official trip to AnTuTu, showing off its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and other key details.

The Anker Desktop USB-C Hub (Valorant Limited Edition) is now available to buy in the US. The Valorant-themed dock offers 10 ports, a smart display, and support for dual 2K monitors at 240Hz or a single 4K monitor at 144Hz, alongside 80W laptop charging.

Oppo has launched the Watch S2 in China at CNY 1,599 (approximately $238), pairing a 1.46-inch AMOLED screen that peaks at 3,000 nits with an 8.9mm stainless steel case, a FatMax workout mode that calculates a personal fat-burning heart rate, ECG and temperature sensors, and battery life of up to 10 days.

Microsoft cuts 268 Xbox jobs, hands the next Halo game to Activision, merges Playground with Turn 10, and proposes closure of Ninja Theory amid wider studio reset.

Since early September the glasses stop recording as soon as someone covers the light. Eight days later the Hamburg data protection authority published its final report, and it shows where the light still falls short. For one feature it does not light up at all.

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 has a great sound system, a bright screen, a built-in stand, long battery life, and enough power for everyday use. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before buying...

At the recent Intel Ecosystem Conference event in China, Beelink has introduced a new Me Pro NAS lineup that's powered by the Intel Panther Lake platform. The launch is set for October 2026, and it seems there will be three models available.

Windows 11 KB5124010 adds Copilot key remapping, Emoji 17.0, and File Explorer fixes, but brings two major bugs. Here is what is new and how to fix all the errors.

Casio has restocked its miniature G-Shock DWN5600 Nano watches in the US, with all three colorways available for $110 each following previous sellouts. Measuring just 23.4 × 20 × 7.5mm and weighing six grams, the ring-sized watches retain G-Shock's signature durability, including shock resistance and 200-meter water resistance.

Anthropic shipped Claude Opus 5.5 on Tuesday. Pro subscribers get it without paying extra, which is not how Fable 5.1 arrived, and the five-hour limits go up at the same time. Every subscriber also gets a rate limit reset to spend when they want. The app puts a deadline on it that the announcement leaves out.

Samsung has stopped a SmartThings update after Bespoke AI 4-Door fridges shut down when it was installed. As per reports, internal test software reached customers by mistake. Samsung has apologized and will send engineers over the Chuseok break.

The Lenovo Lecoo GT 16 has been released in China, and it's a slightly more affordable version of the LOQ Essential 15IRH11, which is already available in the global market. However, the Lecoo-branded gaming laptop has a 16-inch display, and it comes with DDR4 RAM.

Oppo has officially launched the 33 W Pocket Charge power bank in China. The company’s compact new power bank features a 10,000 mAh capacity, dual-port charging (USB-C and USB-A), and up to 33 W power output. Plus, it comes with a Type-C cable that can double as a lanyard.

Five watches on a $300 budget, and almost all of them from Casio and Timex. Here's why these two brands give the best bang for your buck, with alternative picks in every slot, from the AE-1200WH and Duro to the AQ-230A, MTP-1302D and Timex Expedition Scout 40.

Durabook’s latest rugged mobile workstation features three integrated 14-inch displays and weighs nearly 10 kg. The Z14I-DX3 combines Meteor Lake processors with optional Nvidia RTX Ada graphics and a chassis designed for demanding field environments.

Timex has introduced its first Waterbury Heritage with a day-date function. Available in blue and black dial variants, the new 39mm models bring a polished, understated look to the brand’s latest mechanical offerings.