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The OnePlus 15 is expected to replace the OnePlus 13 this autumn. In the meantime, an Oppo executive has already come out publicly praising the OnePlus 15's design, which is anticipated to move away from the large circular camera layout of recent OnePlus flagships.

According to a new report, Xiaomi is planning to bring numerous upgrades to the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro in an effort to distinguish them from the current Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro. Both high-end tablets are expected to miss out on OLED displays, though.

Vivo has unveiled its latest camera-focused mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V60, in India. The V60 comes with three 50 MP Zeiss cameras, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and a large 6,500 mAh battery that supports 90 W wired charging. The device has an IP68 and IP69 rating and comes in multiple color options.

With over 520,000 concurrent players on Steam, Battlefield 6’s first open beta weekend set a new series record and served as a stress test for gameplay, technology and balancing. While the overall reception was largely positive, fans raised several clear criticisms, which Lead Producer David Sirland has now addressed in a post on X.

Casio has launched four new G-Shocks in its Black and Gold series in the US. The GA010GB-1A9, GA010GGB-1A9, GA100GGB-1A9 and GD010GB-1A9 each have elements with a gold-colored vapor deposition finish. Features differ between models, but they all support world time and offer multiple alarms.

Wanbo has released the Vali 1 projector in markets worldwide. Arriving most recently in the UK, this is a cheaper portable 1080p model with a built-in gimbal stand and integrated speakers. Plus, the company suggests that it can deliver up to 900 ANSI lumens brightness, a particularly high level for this kind of projector.

Casio’s G-Shock Full Metal GMC-B2100Y-1A watch has been released in the UK and Japan. This new timepiece has an unusual design, with a metal octagonal bezel and a metal-look resin strap. Its features include support for Bluetooth, Home City time swap and Tough Solar Charging.

Mova’s new E40 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop has been spotted in Amazon listings in Europe. It appears to be a relatively cheap model, with up to 19,000 Pa suction power and up to 75 days of hands-free cleaning. However, the product pages indicate that it may not be released for some time.

MagicX has another compact retro gaming handheld in the works. Following quickly after the first teaser for the Retro 45, the Touch One 35 is powerful enough to emulate PS Vita games and is designed with Tate Mode emulation in mind.

XU Retro has now released its alternative to the TrimUI Brick. Available in a choice of four translucent colour options, the XU Retro XU20 V32 is a budget gaming handheld that runs Android instead of Linux. The XU20 V32 should be comparatively powerful for its launch price, thanks to its Allwinner A133P chipset and 2 GB of RAM.

Intel has recently released a new graphics driver, which, per ETA Prime, brings notable performance uplift on the MSI Claw 8 AI+. The YouTuber has also highlighted the battery life boosts the gaming handheld has received through BIOS and Center M updates.

The latest tablet from Xiaomi performs very well in our review. The Pad 7S Pro not only impresses with a high-end processor and a strong memory configuration (1 TB UFS 4.1, 16 GB RAM) at an affordable price, the mid-rage tablet also comes with an appealing LC-display.

Peak, one of 2025’s biggest indie hits, is 38% off for the first time since launch, now $4.95 on Steam. The breakout co-op climbing game is still soaring with "Very Positive" reviews. The deal ends August 18.

YouTuber Basically Homeless has developed an aim-assist system that controls his muscles directly rather than relying on software or hardware. By using Computer Vision and precise electric shocks, his hand snaps to the target within milliseconds, outperforming many professionals.

On August 7, a new Metroidvania called Öoo launched on Steam, putting players in control of a bomb-wielding caterpillar. The game combines a simple premise with surprising depth – and players seem to be enjoying it. For a limited time, Öoo is available at a 20% launch discount, reducing the price to $7.99.

A new version of the Bad Update exploit has been released, bringing a much higher success rate and improved stability to the Xbox 360 jailbreak process. Popular YouTubers such as MrMario2011 and Modern Vintage Gamer have confirmed these improvements. While the process remains unchanged, it is now far more practical for daily use, making homebrew more accessible to stock and non-moddable consoles.

The Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC with the AMD Z2 Go APU has now hit its record-low price again. The portable console brings official SteamOS support, making it ideal for folks who want to squeeze every bit of extra perfomance and efficiency out of their handheld PCs.

Another Garmin wearable has been listed as compatible with the recent Body Battery TrueUp feature. While the company has not mentioned the addition of this tool in recent updates for the vivosmart 5, one user suggests that it has already arrived. The benefits of Body Battery TrueUp include more accurate Body Battery scores, synced across all devices.

The Redmi A27U Type-C has been refreshed, and the 2026 version is currently available to pre-order at CNY 1,799, around $250. Compared to last year's model, it comes with HDR400, but retains the same USB-C input with 90 W charging support.

The Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar, and Instinct E smartwatches are receiving a new beta update: version 10.26. This release brings several bug fixes for these wearables, one of which tackles an issue linked to the Messenger app. Another resolves a sensor-related problem, and there is also a broader update for the sensor hub.

Yeelight, a Xiaomi ecosystem brand, is currently crowdfunding for the T1 Smart Track Socket in China. Customers can choose from three track lengths, adding up to eight five-pin sockets or dual USB adapters. Other features include a built-in touchscreen, integrated ambient lighting and a presence sensor.

Rollme’s $89.99 Hero C2 smartwatch features a 1.95-inch AMOLED display, 4G SIM support, GPS, and a 9MP rotating camera. It is powered by a 1,800mAh battery, and is priced at $89.99.

With the introduction of structural battery packs in electric vehicles like the Model Y and the Cybertruck, cheap battery repairs or replacements became a thing of the past. The world's largest battery maker is aiming to change that before the first such electric vehicles go out of warranty.

It looks like Garmin is finalising v17.xx development for the Fenix 8, Tactix 8 and other related smartwatches. Arriving shortly after Beta Version 17.23, Beta Version 17.25 is said to fix two notable bugs that could cause system crashes in activities.

The newly launched Radeon RX 9060 GPU has been pitted against the RTX 5060, RTX 5050, and the RX 9060 XT in a series of gaming and 3DMark tests. The latest affordable Radeon GPU manages to soundly beat the RTX 5050, offering equal gaming performance to the RTX 5060. The RX 9060 XT, however, proves to be measurably faster than the RX 9060 non-XT.

Starlink is lowering the monthly subscription fee for its satellite Internet service rather significantly in the US. While in certain areas it is becoming $1,000 more expensive to sign up, in others, Starlink is fighting for customers.

The remaster of Fallout 3, released in 2008, is reportedly in preparation and an insider recently unveiled a release date. But it is only a prediction and it is preferable to wait for the official announcements from Bethesda.

Not only is an RTX 4090 mobile chip-powered handheld possible, it’s here. This DIY creation shows that playing demanding AAA games at max settings while on the go might be more achievable than you think. The full build and its performance are a sight to behold.

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its Micro RGB display, which the company says is a world first and sets new standards for color accuracy and contrast in the ultra-premium TV market.

The Minix ER936-AI and ER937-AI are now available to purchase. These two AMD Strix Point mini PCs are also enjoying limited-time launch discounts, making the former drop to $789 during the promotional phase.

A new Xbox emulator for Android called Xanite has been launched. It's currently at V0.1, and at the current stage, it seems to be nothing but a hollow shell with no emulation capabilities. However, the devs promised to launch updates soon.

Elon Musk just accused Apple of anti-competitive partnership with OpenAI, threatening immediate legal action against Apple through xAI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was quick to react, noting it was a case of the kettle calling the pot black.

As the Windows gaming handheld intensifies, and with the launch of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally just around the corner, the original Asus ROG Ally has been discounted by 23% at Best Buy, bringing it down to its Black Friday price. The ROG Ally is powered by AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of RAM.

Microsoft has reaffirmed support for its existing Forza titles as it addresses layoffs that essentially halve the size of the studio that handles the franchise.

Battlefield 6's Javelin Anti-Cheat program has been kicking things up a notch by essentially insisting players remove Riot's Valorant in its entirety to play the game.

ESA’s Hera, on a mission to advance planetary defense techniques, successfully passed two tests on short notice. The spacecraft captured images of two asteroids — (1126) Otero and (18805) Kellyday — on separate occasions, demonstrating its ability to quickly identify faint, distant space objects — an essential ability for planetary defense missions.

A new picture shows how big the Apple iPhone 17 Air really is compared to the regular iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Meanwhile, a leaker unveils an innovative antenna design for the flagship model, which supposedly results in better reception.

Xbox has been adamant that Game Pass isn’t detrimental to game sales. Even so, a new study demonstrates how the subscription service encourages sampling rather than buying. Meanwhile, PlayStation users spend just as long playing full-priced PS5 games.

The Yashica City 300 aims to address many issues of the City 200 and promises significantly improved image quality thanks to a larger 50-megapixel sensor, a fast lens and support for RAW files.

With a few months away from its first anniversary, the Kindle Paperwhite (12th Generation) is available to buy at a mouthwatering price. The new low price makes it cheaper than the base Kindle, although it is worth noting that this is an officially refurbished unit that might ship in a generic box.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 has shown up on Geekbench alongside an upcoming Samsung flagship. Its core layout is identical to the Snapdraon 8 Elite, but the boost clocks have gone up remarkably.

The Oppo K13 Turbo and Oppo K13 Turbo Pro have been announced in India. The two smartphones which boast a cooling fan while also having a triple-certified water resistance rating have the same technical specifications as the variants sold in China.

Reports claim that AMD has stopped shipments of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, marking the end of the line for X3D CPUs on AMD's long-lived AM4 platform. The CPU originally launched in 2024, and it was the last remaining X3D CPU for the AM4 platform.

Asus has now released the NUC 15 Performance months after its initial debut. Available with either the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX or the Core Ultra 9 275HX and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 5070, the Asus NUC 15 Performance effectively sits beneath the recent ROG NUC (2025) in Asus' mini-PC lineup.

8BitDo has announced that its latest wireless Xbox One and Xbox Series controller is now available in the UK. Sold as the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition, the controller expands on its standard model in more ways than just an eye-catching colour scheme.

ViewSonic’s new VP2488-4K is a 24-inch 4K IPS monitor with 98% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, Pantone validation, Thunderbolt 4, and pro-grade ergonomics. Priced at $549, its main demographic is creative professionals.

Ratings boards sometimes include information about games not yet made public. Ahead of the October 10th Battlefield 6 release date, the IMDA in Singapore has rated the title Mature 18. Players also learn more about the structure of the single-player mode and the brutality of combat.

Greenland’s most active glacier releases more than 300,000 gallons (1,136 cubic meters) of fresh water into the sea every second during peak summer melt. Scientists, using a supercomputer-driven ocean ecosystem model, have discovered that this water helps pull up nutrients that could support a major part of the ecosystem, especially during times of supposed nutrient depletion.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed on X that Robotaxi will be accessible to the public in Texas in September. The company has been granted a rideshare license by the Lone Star State.

Bambu Lab's H2D three-dimensional printer now has a brother, the H2D Pro, that brings an enterprise grade Ethernet port with a physical kill switch. The nozzle has been swapped to a Tungsten Carbide one for improved durability.