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The Fairphone 6, known for its modular design, eight years of security updates, and a five-year warranty, is finally available in the United States. However, the mid-range smartphone carries a near-flagship price tag of 900 dollars through third-party distributor Murena, compared to 599 euros (around 700 dollars) in Europe, and spare parts remain unavailable in the US until later in August 2025.

Apple might introduce new eligibility rules for its App Store, by which users might have to prove how old they are before being able to click certain links. The changes might affect the access to and use of certain types of apps, games included, on their iPhones or iPads. They may or may not apply to devices in certain locations, though.

A new report suggests Nvidia and Apple might use Intel 14A as a second source for some of their chip needs. Nvidia will use it for some 'low-end' GPUs, and Apple for its M series of laptop processors.

At WAIC Shanghai, Huawei unveiled CloudMatrix 384: a system of 384 Ascend 910C accelerators connected via a proprietary "super-node" interconnect, designed to rival Nvidia's GB200 NVL72 platform.

The investment is one of many that Sony has recently made in the industry, as it aims to take up a larger position in Japanese developers and publishers alike as part of its plans to fend off competition from other industry players.

Despite export curbs, over $1 billion of Nvidia’s flagship B200 AI processors slipped into China even after Washington tightened restrictions. Anhui-based “Gate of the Era” emerged as a key gray-market conduit, moving racks at prices 50 percent above U.S. rates.

The BenQ  B7100 Interactive Game Projector is now available in China. This model is designed for commercial use and comes with pre-installed games for children. The short throw projector is relatively bright and is interactive thanks to an IR camera.

The Starlink Mini Kit used to be way more expensive than the Standard dish at launch. These times are now back, after Starlink increased the Mini dish price and introduced a Standard kit promo.

Lenovo's affordable office laptop ThinkPad E16 G3 performed very well in our review. You can also get the more powerful Core Ultra 7 255H including the faster Arc Graphics 140T, but is it worth the additional charge? We tested it.

According to industry sources, 2025 may mark the first year that Apple engages a Chinese supplier to produce displays for its prestigious and high-end iPhone 17 Pro models – a move that could put South Korean manufacturers like Samsung and LG under significant pressure.

In terms of technology, the video player is often one of the biggest points of criticism among Steam users. However, a recent leak suggests that a long-awaited update might be on the way. The community has responded positively to the news.

For this facility, the company will use batteries coming from Tesla's Shanghai Megapack factory, launched earlier this year. The plant will help create a Zero-Carbon grid in Shanghai.

Amazon has acquired a startup offering an affordable AI wristband equipped with two microphones and a range of intriguing features, marking the online retail giant’s entry into the AI wearables market after several setbacks.

A new report now claims that Samsung rejected three proposals made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in 2018. The proposals were reportedly about joint HBM production, cooperation on Samsung Foundry to develop new process nodes, and CUDA software development.

Analysts report that Meta is developing a new AI-powered feature for WhatsApp, specifically designed for users with many chats. Although it is not available yet, this could change soon.

The SpaceX constellation of Internet satellites is seemingly not enough to accommodate all willing subscribers in certain areas of the US. Future Starlink customers are now in for a long wait to deliver their kit, on top of an already outrageous 'connection' fee.

Kioxia’s new LC9 Series NVMe SSD doubles its top capacity from 122.88 TB to 245.76 TB, setting a new industry standard for both 2.5‑inch and EDSFF E3.L form factors.

Sony has unveiled the PXW-Z300 camcorder, built for news and documentary pros. Launching Fall 2025, it features AI subject tracking, 17x zoom, electronic ND filter, flexible connectivity, and support for cloud and live-streaming workflows.

A US military defense agency could transmit energy across 8.6 kilometres during 60 seconds. This marks the longest distance achieved in laser wireless transmission. The agency used an infrared laser beam to transmit 800 watts of electricity.

New Nokia-branded smartphones might be on the way, should the company's new way of finding an original design manufacturer (ODM) pan out. The Finnish telecomms giant is looking for a "large-scale" supplier of mobile devices on a dedicated corner of a popular social media site.

AMD CPUs massively outsold Intel chips last week on German retailer Mindfactory. The gap is so wide that the now old AM4 Ryzen CPUs like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D sold more units than all Intel CPU generations combined.

An investigative report has forced the software giant and the U.S. Department of Defense to close a decade‑old loophole that let engineers in China troubleshoot military networks.

Mobvoi asserts that its latest digital voice recorder can transcribe the content of lectures, conferences or calls in over 100 languages. It is also the first of its line to come powered by Shadow, a new AI agent rated to generate answers, insights and research to help the user work through their notes or summaries in a chat-based manner.

Lenovo further improved its budget office laptop ThinkPad E16 G3 and the result is a really good office laptop that does not break the bank. The new 120 Hz screen in particular is an excellent choice for productive tasks.

Workers should feel more secure in their Nintendo jobs than with positions at Xbox Game Studios. Statistics confirm that Nintendo's employee turnover rate is well below industry averages. Analysts believe that the company's rigid control over the development of Switch 2 games leads to the stability.

The offer appears limited to Residential and Residential Lite users, with reports coming in from the US, Australia, and Indonesia. Meanwhile, new customers in high-demand areas are still being asked to pay a hefty $1,000 surcharge just to sign up for the service.

The FCC will vote on new rules to protect undersea cables from foreign interference, speeding repairs and AI‑driven upgrades. Trusted suppliers get fast‑track licenses, while gear from firms like Huawei and ZTE faces denials and extra security requirements.

Xiaomi is expected to launch the Redmi Turbo 5 in China and then rebadge it as the Poco X8 Pro for the global market shortly after. A new leak has now revealed what chipset will power both devices, well ahead of their debuts.

President Trump has signed the GENIUS Act into law, enabling broader issuance and use of asset-backed stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. While potentially enabling faster, lower-cost electronic payments versus card payments, stablecoins do not come with loss protection from the FDIC or interest when held.

Gamers Nexus reports that Asus faces multiple security issues in 2025, with active exploits targeting its routers and flaws affecting utilities like DriverHub, MyAsus, and Armory Crate. The coverage warns that persistent backdoors and low-level code vulnerabilities make firmware updates and the removal of unnecessary ASUS software essential for user safety.

ChatGPT OpenAI Agent has computer and web access to complete complex tasks on its own, with improved AI LLM performance versus prior models. However, the AI is also potentially more dangerous, including the possibility of unauthorized bitcoin transfers and biological weapon creation.

TSMC’s Q2 revenue rose 38.6 percent year‑on‑year to $31.81 billion, with net profit up 60.7 percent to $13.57 billion. Advanced 3‑7 nanometer nodes drove 74 percent of wafer sales, and management raised its full‑year growth outlook to 30 percent.

The company has been acquiring renewable energy for its data centres across the world to decarbonise its operations. By 2030, Google aims to achieve net zero emissions.

Microsoft and Mercedes-Benz are deepening their partnership with plans to transform cars into mobile workspaces that go beyond traditional office settings. Leading the way is the new Mercedes CLA, which will become the first vehicle to feature comprehensive integration of Microsoft productivity apps. This feature set will subsequently roll out to additional models.

The Death Clock is a project by YouTuber Vsauce. It displays the current time alongside a countdown that represents the estimated time remaining until death. Inspired by philosophical themes, the clock encourages reflection on mortality. Pre-orders are now available.

In a surprising new development, Pluto Labs has claimed its Scinapse AI outperforms models from Google and Anthropic at a fraction of the cost. The announcement has stirred industry buzz as the world awaits its official launch and independent validation.

The U.S. Commerce Department will advance AMD's MI308 export licenses, ending months of suspension. This policy shift reverses early-2025 hardware curbs and could restore both vendors' access to China's AI market once formal approvals arrive.

SpaceX has come out with its annual recap of the state of the Starlink network in terms of satellite launch capacity, performance, and subscriber count. Plans for the future development of the gigabit Starlink Internet network have also been revealed.

Steam has quietly updated its adult content guidelines and removed some adult games from the store, after pressure from payment processors like Visa and Mastercard.

Virtually all major US companies ceased official operations in Russia in H1 2022, making key day-to-day electronics such as laptops harder to get a hold of - and more expensive. Three years later, products from brands like Apple and HP are still purchasable in the heavily sanctioned country but Taiwan and China-based brands reign supreme.

Meta is pouring billions into massive AI server farms, kicking off with its one-gigawatt Prometheus cluster followed by a five‑gigawatt Hyperion build. Prefabricated tents and on‑site gas plants slash costs and speed deployment, aiming to outpace rivals in raw compute.

This milestone could help China reduce its dependency on imported uranium, especially with the plan to scale up nuclear energy production. The mine is also a technological achievement, as it is one of the few remote and automated operations of this nature.

Nvidia's RTX 6000D, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with GDDR7 memory, delivers roughly 1,100 GB/s bidirectional bandwidth while staying within U.S. export caps. Shipping in Q3 2025, Nvidia targets two million units by year-end to regain lost China revenue.

If one investment firm is correct, GTA 6 will demolish previous sales records within two months. Konvoy believes that buyers will be more than accepting of a $80 GTA 6 price. Rockstar Games will earn additional revenue from subscriptions and potential premium mod support.

A new Tipline episode from Gamers Nexus highlights a series of consumer tech issues, including Alienware laptop fire reports, widespread Anker power bank recalls, Wikipedia rejecting AI-generated summaries, Switch 2 device bans for flash cartridge use, and cultural institutions struggling with AI bot traffic.

Rugged smartwatch maker Garmin continues its expansion into various sports and niche outdoor activities, which include diving as well. Divers and surface crews can now take advantage of its first smart buoy supported by the Garmin Descent line of smartwatches and diving gear.