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Jul 24
Snapchat's Home Safe feature (Image Source: Snapchat)

Snapchat's new feature sends an alert to your friends when you get home safe

Snapchat has introduced a Home Safe feature that automatically alerts selected friends when you arrive home. The one-time notification works through the Snap Map and only sends to users with whom you already share your location, giving you full control over who receives it.
Antony Muchiri, 24 Jul 2025 15:50
The Casio MRW-230H-1E1V analog watch offers 3 years of battery life (Image source: Casio)

Deal | Casio’s marine-inspired MRW-230H-1E1V watch with aluminum bezel drops to lowest-ever price on Amazon

Casio’s marine-inspired MRW-230H-1E1V analog watch is currently on offer at Amazon in the US. Casio is offering a straight 12% off the analog watch, which has a sleek black dial, an aluminum rotating bezel, a sporty design, 100 m (10 bar) water resistance, and a 3-year battery life.
Abhinav Fating, 24 Jul 2025 15:36
WhoFi can identify people within a Wi-Fi area with an accuracy of 95.5%. (image source: DallE3)

Wi-Fi radiation as a spy: New ‘WhoFi’ technology detects people without cameras

Many people believe they can avoid surveillance by staying away from smartphones, cameras or smartwatches. However, Italian researchers have developed a system that can identify individuals within a Wi-Fi area without using any cameras, fundamentally challenging that assumption.
Marius Müller, 24 Jul 2025 15:34
The Lego Game Boy ships with Super Mario and Zelda buildable cartridges in the box. (Image source: Lego)

New Lego Game Boy release mimics classic gaming handheld for under $60

Lego has opened pre-orders for a 1:1 replica of the original Game Boy. Available to order now, the Lego Game Boy retails for less than $60 with 421 pieces included in the box.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 15:34
A look at the MX Master 4 before its official release. (Image source: EUIPO & Logitech)

Logitech MX Master 4 revealed in short-lived official leak

Logitech continues to do its best at revealing the MX Master 4 before the wireless mouse's official release. Having already revealed the design of the MX Master 3 and MX Master 3S successor, the company has now been caught teasing MX Master 4 features on its website ahead of schedule.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 15:24
The Honor MagicPad3. (Image Source: Honor)

Early details of Honor's upcoming compact high-end tablet emerge

Honor is rumored to be working on a new compact tablet to compete against offerings from Lenovo, Redmi, and RedMagic. This tablet is said to be smaller than its rivals, though, and could be the only one with 5G cellular support.
Ricci Rox, 24 Jul 2025 15:01
More entry-level options for budget-oriented gamers. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG introduces PRO 16 Value Edition gaming laptop with Intel Raptor Lake-R CPU and three RTX 5000 GPU options

The XMG PRO 16 Value Edition expands the PRO 16 line-up with additional entry-level configurations featuring the older Intel Raptor Lake-R Core i9-14900HX CPU and GPU options like Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti / 5070 /5060. Other notable features include a bright 1600p IPS display with 300 Hz refresh rate, Mini DisplayPort 2.1 connector, SD Express card reader and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
Bogdan Solca, 24 Jul 2025 15:00
 Official image of Grounded 2 on PC. (Image source: Steam)

Grounded 2 could be released on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 according to Marcus Morgan

While Grounded 2's early access will take place on July 29 on Xbox Series and PC, some people are wondering whether the PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 will soon have a version of this game. And the answer from producer exectuf is quite equivocal.
Alexis Stegmann, 24 Jul 2025 14:51
The Rollme GT3S smartwatch (pictured) will come in two colors - black and silver - with black and orange silicone straps respectively. (Image source: Rollme)

Rollme GT3S: Affordable $50 AMOLED smartwatch launches with 90-day battery standby and dual-band GPS

Rollme’s GT3S smartwatch has just launched with a $49.99 price tag, with dual-band GPS, health tracking, and AI features. The real-world GPS accuracy and longevity of the watch remain to be seen, given its low price and bold claims.
Anubhav Sharma, 24 Jul 2025 14:50
The Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 gaming laptop weighs 2.42 kg (5.34 lbs). (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | Sweet value gaming laptop: Lenovo LOQ 15 with RTX 4060 now enjoys 33% price cut

The Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Core i5-13450HX Intel Raptor Lake CPU, and a 15.6-inch FHD display is retailing at a big 33% discount at B&H Photo. Thanks to the price cut, the Lenovo LOQ 15 has now become one of the best budget gaming laptops values currently on the market.
Fawad Murtaza, 24 Jul 2025 14:35
Casio’s new Edifice EFR-S108DE slim watches are about to launch in Europe. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio Edifice EFR-S108DE slimmer watches launching in Europe

Casio has announced that the Edifice EFR-S108DE watches are on the way to Europe. Each model has a textured dial with a stainless steel strap and casing, measuring 7.8 mm (~0.3 inches) thick. In recent product listings, the company reveals the pricing of these analog timepieces.
Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 14:32
The new Model Y runs on Tesla's latest AI4 FSD hardware. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla may gimp its HW5 FSD computer to meet export controls as it details AI6 chip plans

Tesla divulged some AI6 chip details while still preparing its next generation AI5 FSD computer for vehicle integration. The AI5/HW5 computer will carry an internally developed AI chip tailored to Tesla's autonomous vehicles needs that is too powerful for export.
Daniel Zlatev, 24 Jul 2025 14:20
The Epic Games Store is only giving away one game this week, logo pictured. (Image source: Epic Games Store)

Deal | Epic Games Store releases new PC free game of the week in latest limited time deal

The Epic Games Store has decided to discount another popular PC game as part of its game giveaway service. This week, the storefront has switched to Legion TD 2, a single-player and co-op tower defence title that contains over 100 unique fighters to choose from.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 14:10
The Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch is getting a blood pressure feature in some countries. (Image source: Amazfit, edited)

Amazfit Balance 2: Blood pressure feature now available for some users

Amazfit is rolling out the Blood Pressure app to some Balance 2 smartwatch users. The feature has appeared after the latest update for this wearable, which also brought a new Ultramarathon workout. However, the blood pressure monitoring tool is currently only available in a limited number of countries.
Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 13:38
The GPD Win 5 running Black Myth: Wukong at over 170 FPS. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win 5: First AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld revealed in official announcement

GPD has become the first company to tease a gaming handheld powered by AMD's Strix Halo architecture. Officially debuting in a few weeks, the GPD Win 5 will replace the long-running GPD Win 4 with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and Radeon 8060S iGPU that it appears capable of cooling effectively while playing triple-A games at exceptionally high frame rates.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 13:37
Xiaomi’s Mijia Wireless Floor Scrubber 4 has been released in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi entry-level wet dry vacuum cleaner arrives

Xiaomi has launched the Wireless Floor Scrubber 4 in China. This is the latest model in the Mijia Wireless Floor Scrubber 4 series and is the cheapest product in the range. It combines a powerful vacuum with a roller mop and comes with a docking station that can automatically clean and dry the mop.
Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 13:32
Casio's G-Shock x Little Thunder DW-5600MW-7 (pictured) is a limited edition watch. (Image source: G-Shock Hong Kong via Instagram)

New Casio G-Shock x Little Thunder limited edition collaboration watch appears

The Casio G-Shock x Little Thunder DW-5600MW-7 watch has been unveiled on social media. This limited edition timepiece is expected to be exclusive to Hong Kong. Features of the digital watch include a stopwatch, a multifunctional alarm and a blue green electroluminescent backlight.
Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 13:27
Realme has teased a new square smartwatch (pictured) on Weibo. (Image source: Weibo)

Realme teases new smartwatch with square display

A senior executive at realme has teased a new smartwatch on social media. A picture of this upcoming model reveals that it will have a square display, a different design to the brand’s last wearable, the round Watch S2. While the features of this new smartwatch remain a mystery, the company has indicated when it will launch.
Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 13:23
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to have a battery capacity and charging upgrade over its predecessor pictured here. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Qualcomm, edited)

Galaxy S26 series SoC leaks: Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 for Galaxy features 6% faster boost clock vs Snapdragon 8 Elite

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could be powered by the latest and greatest chip from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Rumored to be utilizing the TSMC N3P or the Samsung SF2 process node, a rumor now claims that the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 could boast a healthy clock speed upgrade.
Fawad Murtaza, 24 Jul 2025 12:49
The Fenix 7 is one of several smartwatches eligible to receive Beta Version 23.05. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major new update to Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro smartwatches with a dozen improvements

Garmin has started a new round of beta testing for its former flagship smartwatches. Starting with Beta Version 23.05, the new update round already packs a dozen new features, bug fixes and improvements from current stable builds.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 12:45
Anker’s new Zolo USB-A to USB-C Cable (pictured) has arrived in Europe. (Image source: Anker)

Anker releases new cable with ultra-thin connector

The Anker Zolo USB-A to USB-C Cable (1 m/1.8 m, Braided) is now available in European countries like the UK and Germany. Aimed at Apple CarPlay users, the product is said to have an ‘ultra-thin’ USB-C connector, making it compatible with a wide range of iPhone cases. The cable is available in two colors and two lengths, and is also rumored to be on the way to the US.
Polly Allcock, 24 Jul 2025 12:37
The MRG-B5000HT-1 uses a negative LCD to match the understated dark-grey finish of the DLC coating (Image source: Casio)

Casio launches hand-forged G-Shock MRG-B5000HT with striking hammertone finish

Casio has officially launched the limited edition MRG-B5000HT, featuring a special "tsuiki" or hammered texture on its titanium bezel and band. Each of the 500 pieces is hand-forged by a single master artisan in Japan, and uses an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating.
Vishal Bhardwaj, 24 Jul 2025 12:32
Pictured - The Tronsmart Bang 2 (top left) and the Trip 2 (bottom right). (Image source: Tronsmart)

Tronsmart Bang 2 and Trip 2: New portable speakers debut with customizable EQ

Tronsmart has made the Bang 2 and Trip 2 speakers official. The Bang 2 delivers 90W power for outdoor gatherings, while the compact Trip 2 is more traveler-targeted. Both offer EQ customization and budget pricing.
Anubhav Sharma, 24 Jul 2025 12:02
The Kia PV5 Tech Day event (Image source: Kia)

Kia debuts PV5 modular electric van with 16 configurations for fleets

Kia has released more details about its flexible PV5 EV targeted at business customers. The modular electric van is based on Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP.S platform and can be configured in 16 ways.
David Odejide, 24 Jul 2025 11:22
Artist's rendering of red dwarf star L 98-59. (Image source: Benoît Gougeon, University of Montreal)

A near-Earth exoplanet could potentially harbor life

A near-Earth exoplanet could harbor life because it lies in its star's habitable zone. But further studies are needed to answer this mystery and potentially discover life elsewhere in the universe.
Alexis Stegmann, 24 Jul 2025 10:56
A Tesla Model Y robotaxi in Austin. (Image source: @AdanGuajardo/X)

Tesla Robotaxi service expanding to California and Florida soon with low costs per mile

Tesla will be bringing its Robotaxi ride-share platform services to California, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, and other states, starting with 10x expansion of its geofenced area in the next few weeks. The lessons from the Austin pilot are now allowing much faster scaling of its robotaxi network.
Daniel Zlatev, 24 Jul 2025 10:31
Google purges almost 11,000 state-linked YouTube channels in Q2 2025 (Image source: YouTube)

Google removes nearly 11,000 YouTube channels tied to influence campaigns by the PRC and Russia

Google’s Threat Analysis Group dismantled over 10,900 YouTube channels between April and June 2025 for coordinated influence operations. Approximately 7,700 were tied to PRC networks pushing Beijing’s policies in English and Chinese, while over 2,000 Russian-linked channels supported Moscow’s messaging.
Nathan Ali, 24 Jul 2025 09:49
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s TRACERS (Image source: SpaceX)

NASA launches 5 satellites loaded with new tech into orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

NASA launches 5 satellites into earth orbit after the previous attempt was cancelled due to the FAA's concern regarding the airspace. The launch includes 5 satellites from 4 different missions: TRACERS, PExT, Athena EPIC, REAL.
Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jul 2025 09:38
The electric Tesla Model 3 (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Q2 2025 earnings report: $22.5 billion revenue, $1.17 billion net income despite declining EV sales and regulatory credits

Tesla has officially released Q2 2025 financial results. The EV maker reported a net income of $1.17 billion on total revenue of $22.5 billion, despite declining sales and the impact of regulatory credits.
David Odejide, 24 Jul 2025 09:34
Supervive currently has an 89% positive rating. Pictured: edited cover picture of the game. (Image source: Steam - edited)

New genre-bending MOBA free game tops Steam trending chart shortly after full release

Supervive has been fully released on Steam on July 24, 2025. It's described as a MOBA battle royale with Hero Shooter mix, and currently, this freebie is in the first spot on Steam's "New & Trending" chart.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jul 2025 09:24
Promotional art for Elden Ring: Nightreign (image source: Bandai Namco Entertainment)

Elden Ring: Nightreign tops June 2025 U.S. sales charts; outsells Death Stranding 2 and Mario Kart World

Elden Ring: Nightreign dominated US sales for the month of June this year after releasing at the tail end of May on PC, PlayStation and Xbox simultaneously.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 08:27
"Major Android smartphones" are said to support the new protocol. Pictured: a snapshot from Pixel 10 teaser video. (Image source: Google and WPC - edited)

Qi2 25 W wireless charging goes official with Pixel 10 series seemingly on supported list

The WPC has formally announced the next-gen Qi2 wireless charging standard. Dubbed Qi v2.2.1, it offers up to 25 W fast charging, and while the announcement didn't specify supported phones, the Pixel 10 series is set to be on the list.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jul 2025 08:18
Deltarune logo from Switch 2 announcement trailer Image Source UNDERTALE and DELTARUNE Official YouTube

Deltarune tops Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts, surpassing Mario Kart World in june sales

Deltarune, a highly anticipated RPG title offered a unique release pattern at launch, publishing its first two chapters as a free-to-play demo which may have contributed to its success with gamers.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 07:57
A screengrab from the Silent Hill: Townfall Trailer (image source: Silent Hill Official YT)

Silent Hill: Townfall developer NoCode rebrands to Screen Burn

The Scottish game studio has now rebranded to a new name as it continues development on the title being published by Konami Digital Entertainment.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 07:39
The OnePlus Pad Lite tablet features a large 9,340 mAh battery (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Pad Lite: New affordable Android tablet debuts in India with 90 Hz display and 9,340 mAh battery

OnePlus has officially unveiled its next-generation budget-range tablet, the Pad Lite, in the Indian market. OnePlus’ new budget Android tablet is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G100 processor, a 90 Hz display, quad speakers, and a large 9,340 mAh battery. It’ll be available via OnePlus India’s official website.
Abhinav Fating, 24 Jul 2025 07:12
NASA's official logo (Image source: NASA)

NASA shares how it fixed spacecraft's camera from 370 million miles away

NASA’s experimental technique to rescue Juno spacecraft’s camera far away in Jupiter’s orbit resulted in groundbreaking success, as presented during a technical session on July 16. The long-distance save is providing insights into spacecraft creation and maintenance that could improve satellites in the near future.
Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jul 2025 05:35
A screengrab from the Directive 8020 trailer (image source: PlayStation YT)

Supermassive Games delays Directive 8020 to 2026 amid layoffs of 36 employees

Directive 8020 will now see a potential release towards the first half of 2026 based on information published on the Supermassive Games account on X.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 05:34
Nvidia showcased RTX 50 series desktops and laptops, alluding to potential of the Indian market. (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Nvidia highlights collaboration with major Indian OEMs and PC builders, showcases AI and gaming with the RTX 5050 and other Blackwell GPUs at "Future of AI" event

Nvidia held a "Future of AI" event earlier this month in India showcasing the gaming and AI prowess of RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs. The company demoed several laptop and desktop offerings featuring the new RTX 5050 and other previously announced Blackwell cards including the RTX 5090.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jul 2025 05:29
Fallout Bakersfield Gameplay Trailer Image Source Saur X YouTube

Fallout: Bakersfield trailer reveals GZDoom engine remake of 1997 classic

Fallout: Bakersfield gets a long-awaited update for enthusiasts looking to try their hands on the retro title inspired by the original series.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 05:27
The Galaxy S26 Ultra might be able to charge its battery faster than the Galaxy S25 Ultra shown here (image source: Notebookcheck)

Update | Galaxy S26 Ultra tipped to arrive with much-needed battery upgrade

A new leak suggests that the Galaxy S26 Ultra may be the first Samsung smartphone in recent history to support fast charging at over 45 Watts. While the exact figure wasn't specified, 65 Watts seems like a plausible figure. Update: New leak sheds some extra light.
Anil Ganti, 24 Jul 2025 04:35
The Nintendo Switch 2 logo (image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 becomes fastest-selling console in Japan, outselling PS2 and Game Boy Advance in record time

The Nintendo Switch 2 console is going from strength to strength in the game publisher's native territory of Japan.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Jul 2025 03:01
A conceptual image of planet TOI 1227 b and its star (Image source: NASA, CXC, SAO, and M. Weiss; cropped)

This planet is being eaten by its own star and at an insane rate

Data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals that a “baby” planet, just 8 million years old, is being violently stripped of its atmosphere, shrinking from the size of Jupiter down to a small, barren planet.
Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jul 2025 02:06
Sniper Elite Classics Collection Humble Bundle deal banner (Image source: Humble Bundle with edits)

Deal | A Humble Bundle with a popular tactical shooter offers 5 Steam games worth $242 for $14

With the Sniper Elite Classics Collection, buyers experience one of the most rewarding WWII tactical shooter franchises. Players need to carefully plan missions to eliminate enemies without detection. The Humble Bundle deal features five Steam games, plus DLC, that cost as much as $242 on their own.
Adam Corsetti, 24 Jul 2025 01:05
The PeakDo LinkPower 1 connects to the Starlink Mini via the DC port. (Image source: PeakDo)

PeakDo LinkPower 1 is a power bank that securely attaches to the Starlink Mini

The Starlink Mini can be powered by a power bank, provided it has a minimum output of 100W. And while there are more than a handful of power banks that checks this box, the PeakDo LinkPower 1 stands out from the competition thanks to its design and features which make it a perfect fit for the Starlink Mini.
Habeeb Onawole, 24 Jul 2025 00:57
The DJI Romo in its docking system with opaque and translucent finishes. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Romo: First robot vacuum officially revealed with launch date also confirmed

DJI has finally given fans a glimpse into its long-awaited robot vacuum. Arriving before the company gets the Osmo 360, Osmo Nano or Osmo Action 6 out the door, the DJI Romo appears to differ from its peers in a few key areas, too.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 00:52
The Obsoless iPh0n3 features a nylon design and a side-mounted USB Type-C port. (Image source: Ken Pillonel)

Custom iPhone cases released to add USB-C connectivity to older iPhones with Lightning connectors

A well-known engineer has developed cases for several iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models with the aim of adding USB Type-C connectivity. Also packed with magnets to improve MagSafe compatibility, the Obsoless iPh0n3 allow the likes of the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 14 series to transfer data, fast charge, and use Apple CarPlay without needing to find a Lightning cable.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 00:27
An alleged look at the Osmo Action 6's shell. (Image source: via Mauro Tandoi)

DJI Osmo Action 6: Alleged design of new action camera shown in fresh leak

According to recent reports, DJI could be releasing three action cameras this year for different audiences. Now, an image that supposedly shows the final design of one of these has emerged online with cues that it follows in the footsteps of the Osmo Action 4 and Osmo Action 5 Pro.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 00:14
The Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 have received the same beta update simultaneously, latter pictured. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases major update for latest smartwatches with new features and device crash fixes

Garmin has finally brought its latest Forerunner smartwatches onto its Beta Program. Available across both the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970, Beta Version 12.58 introduces a dozen new features while addressing various outstanding bugs, too.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 00:07
Jul 23
A Garmin poster, which sparked rumors of a new watch, was in fact advertising a sale on the Forerunner 265 (pictured). (Image source: Garmin)

No new Garmin Forerunner smartwatch after misleading post

A recent Garmin social media post led many fans to believe that the brand was about to launch a new Forerunner smartwatch. However, it appears that the poster was actually advertising an upcoming discount on an existing smartwatch in China.
Polly Allcock, 23 Jul 2025 23:48
The Neo10. (Image source: iQoo)

iQoo Neo11 backed for SoC, display and battery upgrades in new leak

The Neo11 and 11 Pro are backed to launch as iQoo's next flagship-killer smartphones. They are now backed to launch with displays of higher resolution compared to their Neo10-series counterparts, driven by respectively improved SoCs. They might be slightly downgraded in one way, though.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2025 21:54

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