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The next-generation Apple Watch is expected to feature very few design changes.

Apple Watch 12 and Ultra 4 said to get sensor upgrade ahead of redesign in 2027

The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be officially unveiled in just a few days. Shortly before the launch, Bloomberg is revealing exciting details about the new features of both smartwatches, while a fundamentally redesigned model is reportedly planned for next year.

Hannes Brecher, 30 Aug 2026 18:23

New e-bike delivers 150 Nm and 800 Wh as DJI Avinox mid-drive motor outshines Bosch

Bosch pales by comparison: A new e-bike promises up to 150 Nm of torque and is built specifically for demanding off-road terrain. The Steppenwolf Tycoon 11 features a lightweight carbon frame paired with flagship components.

Silvio Werner, 30 Aug 2026 17:09

The Turbo Vado 3 6.0 IGH can certainly be considered the e-bike of the future

Turbo Vado 3 6.0 IGH: E-Bike features Garmin radar and automatic shifting

Specialized’s latest e-bike shifts automatically and packs high torque alongside a feature list that stands out even for a fully equipped trekking model. The Turbo Vado 3 6.0 IGH also comes loaded with modern tech integrations.

Silvio Werner, 30 Aug 2026 15:56

The Phenom 15 Air 2026 is one of the first laptops with the Ryzen 7 449. Pictured: an edited promo render of the laptop.

Slim Mechrevo laptop launches with unusual AMD Zen 5 APU and Nvidia RTX 5060

The Mechrevo Phenom 15 Air 2026 is a newly released gaming laptop in China, featuring the Ryzen 7 449, a non-NPU AMD APU in the Gorgon Point lineup. It's paired with the Nvidia RTX 5060, and the starting launch price is around $1,709.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Aug 2026 15:47

Cybercab robotaxi pulling in at Terry Black's in Austin, TX

Tesla may eat the ticket for robotaxi traffic violations in China with new responsibility law

Tesla is preparing to launch its Cybercab on September 3 and put it into service on its Robotaxi platform. China now has an answer for who would take the blame if such a robotaxi gets into an accident or violates a traffic law.

Daniel Zlatev, 30 Aug 2026 14:36

The Minisforum 895D7 is slimmer but taller than the Steam Deck. Pictured: the two systems side by side.

New AMD-equipped compact Minisforum PC crushes Steam Machine in 4K gaming test

The Minisforum 895D7 is a recently released SFF PC powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, and the company offers the option to pair it with a low-profile Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GPU. With SteamOS installed, ETA Prime has now put this mini PC against the Steam Machine.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Aug 2026 14:09

Probably the worst camera setup of 2026 in a mid‑range smartphone comes from Germany

In our review, the Gigaset GS6 Pro emerged as an interesting alternative to the Fairphone thanks to its removable battery, long update support, and German manufacturing. However, the cameras on this “Made in Germany” Android phone are underwhelming and barely competitive even in the entry‑level segment.

Marcus Herbrich, 30 Aug 2026 13:38

The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is set to launch globally in October alongside the Oppo Find X10, but at high prices.

Global Oppo Find X10 Pro Max launch window, specs and price target leaked. All camera flagships starting in China next month

Two leakers have come forward with details about the upcoming launch events for many Chinese camera flagships in the coming weeks. One is focusing exclusively on Oppo’s upcoming global Hasselblad camera phones, while the other provides an overview of all the upcoming releases expected in China.

Alexander Fagot, 30 Aug 2026 13:15

According to a leak, the Huawei Watch D3 will be available in three colors starting at 450 euros.

Huawei Watch D3: Price, specs and all three colors of this wearable blood pressure monitor leaked

With the Watch D series, Huawei offers a relatively reliable smartwatch for health monitoring, particularly with regard to blood pressure measurements. A few days ahead of its global launch in Germany the new Watch D3 has now leaked with official press renders, specs and a detailed price.

Alexander Fagot, 30 Aug 2026 12:47

Massive 12TB Valve leak just exposed a decade of gaming history and scrapped projects

An incorrectly secured legacy server just handed the internet thousands of early software prototypes spanning from 2003 to 2013. The exposed data includes a radically different Portal 2 beta, unreleased CS:GO game modes, fully runnable Left 4 Dead builds, and development assets that were never intended for the public to see.

Yuval Goel, 30 Aug 2026 12:33

Tecno officially launches tablet with "2K" display and LTE connectivity

The Tecno Megapad SE 2 has gone on sale in the Philippines as an affordable Android tablet. It features a 9.7-inch 90Hz display, 4G LTE connectivity, and a 7,000mAh battery.

Huzefa Baloch, 30 Aug 2026 12:29

1,200 AI agents formed a rogue swarm — and tried to hide it

Around 1,200 AI agents unexpectedly formed a coordinated swarm during an OpenAI cybersecurity test, sharing information, attacking Hugging Face and attempting to conceal their actions. The findings highlight growing challenges in controlling increasingly autonomous AI systems.

Andrew Sozinov, 30 Aug 2026 12:09

The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 features a Zen 5 processor and a 2.8K 120Hz OLED display

Asus releases 14-inch laptop with Ryzen AI 9 H 465, up to 32GB RAM and 27-hour battery

Asus has released a new configuration of its Vivobook Pro 14 series in China. The laptop features AMD's Ryzen AI 9 H 465 processor, up to 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and a 14-inch 2.8K 120Hz OLED display.

Shahadat Ali, 30 Aug 2026 11:51

Casio's popular G-Shock Frogman watch reportedly returns next month with metal core band

A leaked Casio reference numbered GWF-D1000BC-1JF points to the first new Frogman GWF-D1000 colorway since 2019, reportedly using Casio's metal core band. Great G-Shock World places the release as early as September.

Anubhav Sharma, 30 Aug 2026 11:24

A leaked model of the iPhone Ultra in white colorway.

Apple's foldable iPhone repair could cost more than half its price, expert warns

Repair specialist Ricky Panesar of iCorrect has told Forbes he expects replacing the inner screen on Apple’s first foldable to cost around £850, roughly $1,155, against $579 for the same repair on a Galaxy Z Fold 8. He also expects AppleCare+ per-incident fees to rise from the current £29 to nearer £100.

Antony Muchiri, 30 Aug 2026 10:36

Full suspension, full features: The Stereo Hybrid ONE22 SLX 800 FE 2027

New Cube e-bike launches with 120 Nm Bosch motor, 800 Wh battery, and full commuter kit

Designed as an all-rounder, Cube’s new e-bike balances daily commuting needs with off-road capability, backed by a powerful Bosch mid-drive motor.

Silvio Werner, 30 Aug 2026 10:30

Seiko's new limited-edition Prospex stainless-steel watches now available to buy

Seiko's Asia-Pacific exclusive Prospex HBB003K1 and HBB004K1 are now on sale in Singapore at SGD 899.30, India at Rs 75,000 and Thailand at THB 22,325, the last already five percent below list. They come in two colorways, and are limited to 2,500 pieces each.

Anubhav Sharma, 30 Aug 2026 10:03

A smartphone lying next to an open laptop on a dark desk

ChatGPT connects two Google accounts, write access included

Since 28 August, ChatGPT accepts more than one Google account at a time, so your personal and work inboxes land in the same chat window. Handy for checking two calendars at once. The permission OpenAI asks for on Gmail and Calendar, though, goes well beyond reading.

Steffen Zahn, 30 Aug 2026 09:54

The Ares Mini R78D could become on AliExpress soon. Pictured: an edited promo picture of the mini PC.

Affordable AMD-equipped Hasee mini PC launches with eGPU support

The Hasee Ares Mini R78D has been launched in China, and the barebone configuration costs around $297. This affordable mini PC packs the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS, which is a capable APU with the Radeon 780M, and it has eGPU support.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Aug 2026 09:36

This year’s design is more restrained than the Razr 60 Swarovski Edition

Motorola confirms the Razr 70 Swarovski Edition for IFA 2026

Motorola has confirmed via a teaser posted on 28 August that a new Swarovski co-branded phone will be unveiled at IFA in Berlin in early September. The teaser shows a black rear panel with a diamond-patterned texture and crystal detailing, matching renders that leaked in early August.

Antony Muchiri, 30 Aug 2026 09:31

The Yoniq Portal has an angled display and DualShock 2-like controls.

Yoniq's new handheld shows what the PlayStation Portal might have looked like if it was made for the PS2

A hands-on video has given us a first look at the Yoniq Portal, which is a handheld that looks like a DualShock 2 controller with a display. The device was spotted at Yoniq's booth at Gamescom, but it doesn't have a release date yet.

Habeeb Onawole, 30 Aug 2026 09:14

A good number of the newly added free games have decent player ratings. Pictured: an edited screenshot from Incident Archives.

Steam expands its free games library with several well-rated new releases

The Steam free game library has once again been expanded, and in this round, there are quite a number of games that seem worth playing. Many of them already have good player ratings as well.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 30 Aug 2026 08:31

The new Asus Vivobook 15 (X1504) undercuts the 15-inch MacBook Air M5 while offering more ports.

Asus releases new 15-inch laptop with Intel Wildcat Lake and thin design

Asus has started selling its refreshed Vivobook 15 in Canada with Intel's budget-oriented Wildcat Lake processors. Available with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, it undercuts the 15-inch MacBook Air M5 while offering more ports and a number pad, provided you can live with the less powerful Intel SoC.

Elvis Shida, 30 Aug 2026 08:28

The Xiaomi 17 Max features a Leica camera system, allowing it to compete with even more expensive phones.

Mid-range phone with a Leica camera outshines significantly more expensive phones

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a smartphone for anyone looking for a large screen who also values a great camera. What did we find in our review, and how good is the camera system, really?

Florian Schmitt, 30 Aug 2026 08:19

The Honor 600S 5G packs an 8,100mAh battery.

Honor officially launches phone with 8,100mAh battery

The Honor 600S 5G has launched in Hong Kong as an affordable addition to the Honor 600 series. Priced at HKD 1,999 (~$255), it features 5G connectivity, a Snapdragon chipset, and a 120Hz display.

Huzefa Baloch, 30 Aug 2026 06:26

The MNT Station mini PC Enclosure comes in three colorways.

MNT Station mini PC goes live, features up to 32 GB RAM and open-source upgradeable hardware

After being announced a few months ago, the crowdfunding campaign for the MNT Station Mini PC has finally gone live. The mini PC is equipped with the MNT Reform Mainboard 3.0 but is also compatible with earlier versions of the mainboard.

Sambit Saha, 30 Aug 2026 05:17

A screengrab of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma during a BBC News interview

Xbox CEO says next-gen Project Helix will be a “family of devices,” hinting at another Xbox Series S|X-style lineup

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says the next-generation Project Helix will launch as a “family of devices,” suggesting a tiered lineup similar to the Xbox Series S and X. Microsoft has confirmed AMD-powered hardware supporting Xbox and PC games but has yet to disclose pricing, release timing, or disc-drive options.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Aug 2026 04:45

A screengrab of Geralt from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered trailer

The Witcher 4 to give Geralt an important role as Ciri takes over as the new protagonist

CD Projekt Red confirmed that Geralt will retain an important role in The Witcher 4, despite Ciri taking over as the series’ sole protagonist. The Unreal Engine 5 title, targeted for release in 2028, is the first entry in a planned new trilogy and has drawn mixed reactions from fans and investors.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Aug 2026 04:30

A screengrab of Ryan Laley's video update on X

Gamescom 2026: indie dev's Mimic demo booth stripped overnight

Indie developer Ryan Laley’s Gamescom 2026 booth was stripped overnight, with his laptop and other demo equipment stolen alongside gear from several nearby exhibitors. Laley filed a police report and criticized the apparent lack of overnight security, but said he remains committed to completing his horror game, Mimic.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Aug 2026 04:15

Lenovo's ThinkBook 14x (model 22BG005QUS) includes a 1080p webcam with IR support and a privacy shutter

Deal | Sub-1 kg Lenovo ThinkBook 14x with Core Ultra 5 226V and 120 Hz screen drops below $700

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14x features a 1200p IPS panel, Intel's Core Ultra 5 226V processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD. It's also equipped with a decent variety of wired and wireless connectivity, although the USB-C ports top out at only 10 Gbps.

Tudor Cibean, 30 Aug 2026 03:58

The FCU3101 edge compute box is powered by a quad-core ARM SoC.

Industrial fanless mini PC arrives with quad-core ARM SoC and 4 GB RAM

Forlinx has introduced the FCU3101 edge compute box. The compute box features an ARM-based SoC with four Cortex-A53 cores and up to a 1.6 GHz clock speed. A 3 TOPS NPU is also present, which helps with inferencing workloads.

Sambit Saha, 30 Aug 2026 02:51

The Forerunner 970 is one of several smartwatches eligible to receive a feature-packed new beta update.

Garmin releases new update to multiple smartwatches with more than a dozen improvements

Garmin is now offering a new beta update to multiple popular smartwatches. Featuring over a dozen changes and improvements to its name, the new update is available to download as OTA firmware.

Alex Alderson, 30 Aug 2026 02:45

The Forerunner 170 has now received its second beta update.

Garmin releases new update to cheaper smartwatches with over half a dozen changes and improvements

Garmin is offering a new update to two of its cheaper mid-range smartwatches. The second of its kind so far, the new update aims to address multiple issues found in recent firmware across half a dozen changes.

Alex Alderson, 30 Aug 2026 02:23

The MSI WS300 is powered by the GB300 super chip featuring a 72-core CPU and a Blackwell Ultra GPU with 252 GB of VRAM.

MSI intros new workstation PC with an incredible 496 GB of RAM and 72-core CPU

MSI has introduced the XpertStation WS300 - a full-fledged AI workstation based on Nvidia's GB300 super chip. As such, the system features a whopping 496 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 252 GB of HBM3e VRAM for its Blackwell Ultra GPU.

Sambit Saha, 30 Aug 2026 01:57

GTA 6 banner showing traffic in Vice City

GTA 6 release date delay ruled out by Rockstar dev after polished Netflix trailer

Suffering multiple disappointments, skeptical gamers still fear another GTA 6 delay. Even so, in a new interview, the Rockstar North lead developer committed to a November release date. The extended Netflix trailer erased some doubts raised by a leaked Lucia prologue.

Adam Corsetti, 30 Aug 2026 01:12

The Links LC7530 mini PC is powered by a 6-core Ryzen 5 7530U chip.

Affordable Japanese mini PC with 16 GB RAM and Ryzen 5 goes on sale

Links, a Japanese company, has introduced a new affordable mini PC based on an AMD platform. Powered by a six-core Ryzen 5 chip, the compact mini PC comes equipped with 16 GB of RAM and half a TB of storage.

Sambit Saha, 30 Aug 2026 00:17

The 140W power adapter of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 is insufficient, but there is nothing you can do about it

Apple still ships the MacBook Pro 16 with the familiar 140W power adapter, which is insufficient under full load and the battery has to step in to fill the gap. Even a more powerful power adapter does not solve the issue, though.

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Aug 2026 00:14

Anthropic announces a 25% increase to Claude Code limits, but there’s a 17% catch

The latest platform update for premium Claude accounts is hiding a quiet downgrade. Anthropic is officially ending a massive temporary promotional boost in mid-September, meaning active developers are about to lose a significant chunk of their weekly capacity.

Yuval Goel, 29 Aug 2026 23:55

German President Frank Walter Steinnmeier at Gamescom next to Future? No Thanks!'s booth

Government-funded Gamescom title returns to Steam after adult rating controversy

Valve rated "Future? No Thanks!", a teen satire game about assisted dying, as adult content. The storefront didn't budge on the rating or explain why until pressure mounted.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Aug 2026 23:04

Banner for Star Wars Zero Company is shown

Star Wars Zero Company Steam player count tops best games in franchise with new surge

Bit Reactor’s tactical strategy title is a hit among PC gamers. Days after the Star Wars Zero Company release date, it set a new high concurrent Steam player count. The turn-based strategy game is more popular than the narrative-driven Jedi Survivor or the multiplayer shooter Battlefront II.

Adam Corsetti, 29 Aug 2026 21:54

The new AOC Agon Pro gaming monitor features a 5K mini LED panel with 2,304 dimming zones.

AOC intros new 5K gaming monitor with excellent color coverage and 2000+ dimming zones

AOC has unveiled a new dual-mode 5K gaming monitor with a mini LED panel. Dubbed the Optimus Ultra, the gaming monitor features a peak refresh rate of 180 Hz at 5K and 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

Sambit Saha, 29 Aug 2026 21:21

The games will be removed from the cataog on September 15.

Sony reveals 10 games leaving PlayStation Plus in September 2026

According to Sony, a total of 10 games will be leaving PlayStation Plus in September 2026. The lineup includes Persona 5 Tactica, Shadowrun Returns, and more.

Abdul Haddi, 29 Aug 2026 20:05

This version will be tested first before Valve moves it to the Stable channel.

New SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta released with multiple important fixes

Valve has released a new SteamOS Beta update: version 3.8.26. This update is available to download for users who have opted into the Beta or Preview channel.

Abdul Haddi, 29 Aug 2026 19:44

The Apex Air retails the same overall design as the AMD version. Pictured: a promo picture showing the front of the device.

New OneXPlayer gaming handheld launches with Intel Arc G3 Extreme and 32GB RAM

OneXPlayer has quietly launched the Apex Air, which is essentially the Intel version of the non-Air gaming handheld. It's powered by the Arc G3 Extreme, making it a proper rival to Legion Go 2, Xbox Ally X, and ROG Ally X20.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Aug 2026 19:36

Tensor G5 and G6 trail rivals on performance per watt, testing shows (Pixel 10 pictured)

Pixel 11's Tensor G6 and Pixel 10's Tensor G5 still fall behind in performance per watt, testing shows

Geekerwan's first efficiency test of the Tensor G6 and G5 shows that both trail the Snapdragon 8 Elite and Apple's A-series chips in CPU and GPU performance per watt, while the Kirin 9030 Pro matches the Tensor chips despite being manufactured on a much older process node.

Bùi Giang, 29 Aug 2026 19:29

A First Look at Total War: Warhammer 40000

Total War: Warhammer 40000 hands-on: Promising first impressions, galactic ambitions

I was able to try out Total War: Warhammer 40,000 at Gamescom 2026. My first impression is quite good, though Creative Assembly certainly has its work cut out for it here.

Silvio Werner, 29 Aug 2026 17:58

Big Ambitions has left Early Access on Steam

Highly rated business sim finally leaves Early Access and gets 20% Steam discount

Big Ambitions has finally reached version 1.0 after more than three years in Early Access, and the launch appears to have brought players flooding back. The developers have also thrown in a 20% introductory Steam discount, dropping the price to $20.79 until September 4.

Anil Ganti, 29 Aug 2026 16:58

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