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Google has quietly shipped custom vibration patterns on the Pixel 11 series, letting owners pick separate haptic patterns for ringtones and notifications and assign a specific pattern to individual contacts. Options include Heartbeat, Gears, Rattlesnake and Pulse

Xring O1 launched in May last year as Xiaomi's first truly premium chipset. A successor, widely expected to be branded as Xring O3, is slated for imminent release, and more information on it has now been revealed.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active is now available for purchase. While not a full-fledged smartwatch replacement, the compact fitness tracker monitors key health metrics such as heart rate and blood oxygen saturation, offering up to 21 days of battery life.

Xiaomi has expanded the availability of its latest coffee maker beyond China, releasing the capsule machine on international markets. The unit is designed for quick, hassle-free brewing without the mess of ground coffee.

Ugreen has started selling a new 2-in-1 wireless charger in the US. Designed to charge an iPhone and AirPods simultaneously, the stand supports 25W Qi2 charging and features a built-in cooling fan and battery health monitoring display.

The initial rollout will be reserved for high-end Snapdragon devices, with support for lower-tier hardware delayed until security and update standards are met.

The OneOdio Fusion A70 Gen 2 over-ear headphones improve upon the original with enhanced audio reproduction, a wider soundstage, wireless multi-headphone audio sharing, and dual 3.5/6.35 mm wired inputs. They can use the Hi-Res Audio LDAC codec for high-resolution music playback over wireless connections.

The Lenovo Idea Tab is now 27% off in a limited-time deal on Amazon. The offer applies to the 8GB/256GB configuration and includes the Lenovo Tab Pen and a folio case.

Samsung has now officially announced that its next smartphone unveiling event is set to be held on the 27th of August. Given the onslaught of leaks and rumors, the product in question is more than likely to be the new Galaxy S26 FE.

Timex has launched the Cavatina Luxe — a set of five 22 mm quartz watches from $199 to $269 with glossy black enamel, mother-of-pearl and natural malachite dials. The line swaps the standard Cavatina's brass case for stainless steel.

Flinders University researchers have developed an aqueous zinc-iodine battery prototype that reportedly withstands more than 60,000 charge cycles and can recharge in as little as three minutes. The development presents a potentially safer and cheaper alternative to lithium-ion technology.

The limited edition Marvel’s Wolverine accessories are the latest target for eBay profiteers. The Battle Yellow and Adamantium DualSense PS5 controllers are closing for well above their $84 MSRP. The PS5 console covers are the most sought-after following the start of pre-orders on PlayStation Direct.

A potentially unwelcome change is brewing at Bandai Namco, as nearly two-thirds of its Tekken Project leadership team has left to join VS Studio, which SNK owns.

Despite Micron’s promise to honor warranties for its consumer brand, Crucial, its own support apparently didn’t get the memo. A Reddit user recently purchased a Crucial X10 Pro 4TB, and the external SSD died at 1% of its lifespan, but they were only offered their original purchase price back, which is roughly half the cost of a new drive currently

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch gaming laptop internationally. Launching globally too, the LOQ Essential 15ARP11 combines a 144 Hz display with up to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU, a battery rated for over 12 hours of usage and a choice of AMD Ryzen processors.

Linux gamers who happen to be on low-end hardware will be pleased to note that Peter Z's scheduler update has finally made it to Linux 7.3. This brings massive improvements to frame pacing, especially on "potato"-class hardware.

DJI's back-to-school campaign will run on its European store from August 20 to September 2 — it will cover the Neo 2, Lito X1, Avata 360 and Osmo Pocket 3. List prices are unchanged, with a 5% subscriber discount, DJI credits and a backpack applied on top.

A new 20,000mAh power bank with a compact design is now available to buy in Europe. Capable of charging three devices at the same time, the new Ugreen model sports a smart battery health monitoring display and an integrated USB-C cable.

Apple card users can now earn up to 5% cash back on eligible purchases through Booking.com, Hertz, Exxon, and a few other partners through September 15.

A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines turn-based strategy with real-time battles during the early Middle Ages. Make the right decisions, complete objectives, and use strategy to defeat your opponents.

Citizen has introduced four Classic Eco-Drive chronographs featuring 44mm cases, multifunction dials, and either a tachymeter or 60-minute bezel. Available exclusively in Canada for now, the light-powered models come in silver, gold, and two-tone finishes.

An anonymous poster who claims to have worked for Bethesda has updated fans. As part of a freelance engine house, they recognized that The Elder Scrolls 6 was “nearly asset complete” in early 2025. With the tasks remaining, the developer thinks the game could ship before the end of 2027.

Remedy’s Alan Wake 2 PC update adds native AMD FSR 4 upscaling and frame generation, improving high-resolution performance for supported Radeon GPUs. The patch also broadens compatibility for two ray-tracing features and addresses audio synchronization, gameplay, and stability issues.

Two desoldered chips marked "SM8975-100-BC", tentatively named Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, appeared briefly on Xianyu, offering an early look at Qualcomm's next flagship chip and its new heat-spreader design. The listing was taken down shortly after going live.

The Apple Watch Series 12 will be released in just a few weeks. While the Apple Watch Series 11 was available in either aluminum or titanium, the next-generation smartwatch is expected to feature an even higher-quality, more scratch-resistant version.

Dell has released a new 15-inch laptop internationally featuring AMD Ryzen 200 processors. Also equipped with a 400-nit display and up to 32 GB of RAM, the Dell 15 D15266 contains upgradeable RAM and storage within a housing that weighs just over 1.5 kg.

The success of smartphones with ever-improving cameras has taken a toll on the camera industry. Japan is now signaling a slow recovery, as camera production is expected to rise again. Data from the Japanese Ministry of Economy show just how serious the situation actually is.

Lenovo has finally released one of its long-awaited 14-inch laptops internationally. Equipped with an unusual motorised display hinge, the ThinkBook Plus G7 Auto Twist also packs Intel Arc B390 graphics and a 1,100-nit OLED display in a housing with a 75 Wh battery rated for over 21 hours of battery life in official tests.

HMD is revealed to be planning to launch its first set of power banks. The new battery packs will have a premium design and one model will have support for Qi2 magnetic wireless charging.

Google has unveiled a first look and its roadmap regarding the future of Android sideloading and how the new system, termed “advanced flow”, works. It has also clarified that it aims to question the developer's authenticity, not the app or its source.

Garmin has issued a new update to many of its current flagship smartwatches. Available globally as a free download, Beta Version 23.26 contains multiple improvements from recent builds as Garmin works towards issuing a major stable software release.

The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough is scheduled for an October release for Switch 2, compiling 12 versions of four retro titles. Available digitally and as a 6,000-copy limited physical edition, the collection also adds an interactive "Pondverse" archive.

Qualcomm appears to have offered its strongest hint yet that this year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite generation will feature more than one flagship chipset. A new Snapdragon Summit teaser briefly shows two Snapdragon 8 Elite-branded chips side by side, potentially corroborating previous leaks surrounding Standard and Pro variants.

Following yesterday’s massive GTA 6 leak, the same leaker has now shared two more gameplay clips. The new clips show additional gameplay and end with a few seconds of what appears to be a cutscene.

It seems like the hackers involved with the recent GTA 6 gameplay leaks have some more videos that they haven’t released yet. The group called CyberLeek has posted its demands in a manifesto and has asked Rockstar to comply.

Dell has released a new 14-inch laptop internationally. Equipped with a 120 Hz display and up to 32 GB of dual-channel RAM, the Dell 14 D14265 should surpass its Intel-based counterpart with superior performance. Dell includes a 31% larger battery in its new AMD model, too.

Prominent OEM Peladn has revealed the new WO5 304 mini PC powered by Intel's entry-level Core 3 304 Wildcat Lake CPU. The mini PC is impressively compact, and weighs in at just 310 grams or around 11 ounces.

Samsung is rolling out a worldwide firmware update for the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Users can install version R630XXU0AZG2 via the Galaxy Wearable app, while a similar update for the standard Galaxy Buds 3 remains unconfirmed.

Sonos is reportedly preparing a compact new soundbar, codenamed Gambit, for a September launch. FCC filings point indicate that the device may well be a successor to the five-year-old Beam 2.

Ride1Up has launched the new Portola 02 folding e-bike with two battery pack options. Available in four colorways, the e-bike features a 750 W AKM hub motor, which offers 90 Nm of torque and a 28 mph (45 km/h) top speed with pedal assist. Plus, the Class 3 e-bike ships with a 3.5-inch color display and Intui-Drive torque sensor system.

The Steam Deck could soon face exciting competition from devices that consume as little as 8 watts. That’s because the latest Intel Panther Lake chip for gaming handhelds is said to have relatively low power consumption despite featuring a modern Xe3 iGPU and eight processor cores.

Cyberleek returned to X to say “that ain't me” after a fake account posted on Discord claiming it had set a timeline for the next leak's release.

Lenovo has expanded the availability of its new Apple iMac rival to more countries. Now sold across the Eurozone, the ThinkCentre Neo 50a Gen 6 combines a 100 Hz touchscreen display with up to Arc 140V graphics and over half a dozen ports.

A batch of unboxing videos reveals what buyers can expect on the Steam Frame release date. The clips cover the pairing process and accessories, including the wireless adapter. Despite regular leaks, Valve has yet to announce the price of the VR headset or precise launch timing.

Huckberry and Timex have teased the Deepwater Reef 200, a vintage-inspired dive watch featuring a sunburst brown dial, rotating bezel, and 200-meter water resistance. Details about movement, dimensions, and pricing remain a mystery for now, with the watch all set to officially launch this Thursday.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (Max) normally only offers 4x optical zoom. Users who need a longer reach can expand the flagship smartphone’s zoom capability to 32x with a new telephoto converter. The Sandmarc lens is also compatible with older iPhone models.

Sony's premium controller is finally getting an update. Don't expect Hall effect sticks, though - just an easier way to swap the battery.

Timex has officially restocked the Atelier Marine M1a and is now selling its NBR rubber strap separately for the first time, at $195. The TW7D18600 fits both the Marine M1a and the GMT24 M1a, and tapers from 20 mm to 18 mm with quick-release bars.

Garmin has released a new update globally. Available on several of its recent mid-range smartwatches, the new update is said to contain several security improvements for the Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970, the Venu X1 and a few other cheaper options.

Xbox and Ikea have shared a teaser for what seems to be a furniture collection inspired by Xbox products. The teaser video gives us an early look at a D-pad-shaped cushion and a thumbstick-like stool/coffee table.