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Jul 15
The Xiaomi Mijia Washing Machine Washing and Drying 12kg (pictured) has arrived in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils new Mijia Washing Machine with extra large drum

The Xiaomi Mijia Washing Machine Washing and Drying 12kg has been released in China. This new large drum model is suitable for families, washing up to 12 kg loads and drying up to 9 kg loads. It features an AI laundry assistant, Hyper OS Connect and can be remotely controlled through the brand’s app or voice assistant.
Polly Allcock, 15 Jul 2025 18:48
John Wick Hex will no longer be purchasable digitally from July 17 (image source: Steam)

John Wick Hex to leave all digital storefronts soon

Bithell Games has announced it is pulling John Wick Hex from all digital storefronts on July 17. Thankfully, anyone who already owns the game can still play it after that date.
Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2025 18:36
Apple last used Sky Blue on an iPhone for its iPhone 13 Pro generation. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

iPhone 17: Return of Sky Blue colour now tipped to arrive on ultra-thin new iPhone rather than Pro model

The iPhone 17 series is still expected to be a few months away from being released. Nonetheless, leaker Majin Bu has provided an update on the prospect of Apple returning to its long-lost Sky Blue colour option.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2025 18:27
Stop Killing Games logo in front of EU Parliament Vice-president Nicolae Ștefănuță

Stop Killing Games gains traction with EU parliament official - 'A game, once sold, belongs to the customer, not the company'

Stop Killing Games has largely put its weight behind an EU Citizen's Initiative, and that seems to be paying off, as the movement to protect the ownership of video games has earned its first endorsement in the EU parliament.
Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jul 2025 18:27
The Galaxy Z Fold7, Magic V5, Find N5 and X Fold5, from left to right. (Image source: Ice Universe)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 reigns supreme over Honor Magic V5, Oppo Find N5 and Vivo X Fold5 in early independent weight test

Discounting inner screen protectors is often used by smartphone manufacturers when advertising the weight of their foldables. However, an independent test conducted by Ice Universe highlights that the Galaxy Z Fold7 undercuts its Honor, Oppo and Vivo competitors by a wider margin than official statistics would suggest.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2025 18:23
The Honor X70 5G is waterproof and should survive drops from certain heights (Image source: Honor)

8,300mAh, 80W wireless charging and 6,000 nits: Honor X70 5G debuts

Honor has introduced the X70 5G, a new mid-range smartphone with much endurance thanks to a gigantic 8,300mAh battery and a modern Snapdragon chipset. With a 6,000-nit AMOLED display and a waterproof chassis, the Honor X70 5G arguably has intriguing specifications.
Hannes Brecher, 15 Jul 2025 18:19
The Vention 20000mAh Power Bank is now available via Amazon in Europe. (Image source: Vention)

New Vention 20000mAh Power Bank with 165W power arrives

Vention’s 20000mAh Power Bank 100W is now available via Amazon in various European countries. This model can be used to charge three devices simultaneously, with an up to 165W combined output. Other features include an integrated TFT display, a built-in cable and a low current mode.
Polly Allcock, 15 Jul 2025 18:12
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX laptop CPU pulls ahead of the Core i5 14500HX CPU by quite a lot in Passmark. (Image source: Passmark, Intel, edited)

Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX laptop CPU somehow defeats desktop counterpart in CPU benchmark

With the Arrow Lake generation, it appears that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 desktop CPU bewilderingly fails to keep up with its laptop counterpart, the Core Ultra 5 245HX. Both CPUs feature the same 14-core setup, although the 245HX does sport a substantially higher turbo power which seems to be the decisive factor.
Sambit Saha, 15 Jul 2025 18:07
Mockup showing Donkey Kong Bananza as a Switch game (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Donkey Kong Bananza devs describe benefits of Switch 2 specs and share original Switch game screenshot

A new Nintendo interview offers insight into how the Switch limited Donkey Kong Bananza development. Only as a Switch 2 game could the title's destructible environments become a reality. For the first time, the developers also provide a visual comparison of the two versions.
Adam Corsetti, 15 Jul 2025 18:02
Portal 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2. (Image source: Nintendo Store)

Switch 2 backward compatibility improved with latest update

Firmware version 20.2.0 for the Switch 2, along with general stability improvements, has improved backward compatibility with some games that previously either crashed on startup or had stability issues. The patch notes, however, don’t mention any such fixes.
Vineet Washington, 15 Jul 2025 17:59
A front-facing view of the Steam Deck with Elden Ring running on the left side of the screen and the Lossless Scaling plug-in settings visible on the right, including FPS Multiplier, Flow Scale, and Performance Mode toggles. (Image source: Deck Wizard/YouTube)

Steam Deck gets unofficial Lossless Scaling plug-in claiming up to 3x FPS boosts, but there's a catch

A new plug-in brings real-time frame generation to the Steam Deck, boosting FPS in demanding games and aiming to stretch the handheld’s capabilities further than ever before.
Anmol Dubey, 15 Jul 2025 17:36
The Descent S1 smart diving buoy. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin outs Descent S1 smart buoy to go with its watches for diver monitoring and communication

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.
Daniel Zlatev, 15 Jul 2025 17:19
The Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus Bluetooth speaker comes in black, blue, and green color options (Image source: Tribit)

Tribit unveils new Stormbox Mini Plus portable speaker with 12 hours of playtime and special lights

The Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus portable speaker has launched in the global markets. The Bluetooth speaker features a compact design, customizable EQ profiles, 360° surround sound, interactive LED lights, up to 12 hours of battery life, and IPX7 water resistance. The portable speaker is now available for purchase via Tribit’s official website.
Abhinav Fating, 15 Jul 2025 17:19
Software version 3.2.10.1 for the Amazfit Bip 6 smartwatch (pictured) is rolling out globally. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit Bip 6 gets Zepp OS 5.0 in new update

Amazfit’s Bip 6 smartwatch is getting Zepp OS 5.0 with its latest software update. This brings a couple of new features to the wearable, like the ability to adjust the font size. Another arrival is Zepp Flow 2.0, which is accompanied by a new Jet Lag Manager app, though this is not available in all regions yet.
Polly Allcock, 15 Jul 2025 17:16
An image from season 21 of South Park. (Image source: Paramount+)

South Park is no longer available worldwide, except in this country

Since yesterday, South Park is no longer available worldwide, except in the United States, angering many fans. But there are reasons that explain this decision, even if no one knows when this cult program will reappear in the countries concerned.
Alexis Stegmann, 15 Jul 2025 17:12
Recruit Holdings cuts 1,300 jobs as Indeed and Glassdoor pivot to AI (Image source: Dall-E 3)

Glassdoor and Indeed parent company to cut 1,300 jobs as AI hiring tools ramp up

Recruit Holdings to cut 1,300 jobs—about six percent of its HR-tech workforce—and fold Glassdoor into Indeed as it accelerates AI-driven hiring tools.
Nathan Ali, 15 Jul 2025 17:06
Stronghold Crusader returns with a definitive edition after 23 years. (Image source: Firefly Studios)

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition launches today, DLC roadmaps and reviews are here

One of the most beloved medieval strategy games of the early 2000s returns after 23 years with a definitive edition. The developers have unveiled a post-release content roadmap, whilst early reviews have flagged several issues.
Hannes Brecher, 15 Jul 2025 17:00
Jurassic World Evolution 2 was released in November 2021, and it still holds up as a depth-rich park management sim in 2025. Pictured - a cinematic screenshot from the game. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam: "A dynamic and deadly experience" - 95% off a highly rated $59.99 dino sim brings it down to only $2.99

A well-rated dinosaur park-building sim based on the iconic film franchise, Jurassic World Evolution 2, is now 95% off on Steam. Originally $59.99, it has received a lot of praise for visuals and overall depth.
Anubhav Sharma, 15 Jul 2025 16:58
Amazon weighs a larger stake in Anthropic to secure its AI supply chain (Image source: Anthropic)

Amazon plans to expand Anthropic stake beyond $8 billion

Amazon is in talks to boost its $8 billion investment in Anthropic, keeping it among the top shareholders. AWS’s new Project Rainier cluster—16 data centers powered by Trainium 2 chips—will train Claude models.
Nathan Ali, 15 Jul 2025 16:58
Geekom A9 Max. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Geekom renews its mini PC offensive: A9 Max with Ryzen AI 9 launching soon

Geekom is launching a new mini PC, the A9 Max, that utilizes the latest AMD technology. At its core is the powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which not only offers a modern APU with high computing power but also features an integrated NPU (Neural Processing Unit). This allows AI applications to be accelerated directly locally and not just in the cloud.
Sebastian Bade, 15 Jul 2025 16:53
Home Assistant app (pictured) version 2025.6 has arrived. (Image source: Home Assistant)

Home Assistant releases new app update with server-related changes

Home Assistant app version 2025.6 for iOS and Android has arrived. It brings a few changes to users of the open source smart home automation software, including an improvement for server organization. Plus, for Apple device users, there is said to be a fix for an issue which occurred when the server was disconnected.
Polly Allcock, 15 Jul 2025 16:48
The current crop of book-style foldable smartphones, including the recent X Fold5, Find N5 and Galaxy Z Fold7, from left to right. (Image source: Xiaobai assessment)

Leaker reveals early details about next-generation foldables with physical variable aperture camera innovations mentioned

According to a new report, companies are already prototyping their next-generation foldable smartphones. While ultra-thin designs and circa 8-inch displays will return, they are slated to be joined by a 50 MP physical variable aperture primary camera for the first time.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2025 16:43
Beelink's latest mini-PC jumps to an Intel Arrow Lake-H processor with external graphics card options. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink releases new GTi15 Ultra mini-PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and up to 64 GB RAM

The GTi15 Ultra is Beelink's latest mini-PC to combine Intel processors with its innovative EX graphics card expansion dock. Now offered with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and 64 GB of RAM, the Beelink GTi15 Ultra also offers features such as a built-in PSU and vapour chamber cooling.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2025 16:34
A promotional image for Reddit's mascot Snoo depicted against a plain red background. (Image source: Reddit)

You now need to upload a selfie or Government ID to view mature content on Reddit in the UK

This is to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, which requires platforms to implement additional measures to stop children from accessing sensitive content online.
Rohith Bhaskar, 15 Jul 2025 15:48
The project has 1.43 gigawatts of solar and wind energy to generate 300,000 tons of green hydrogen and ammonia. Reference image. (Image source: Envision Energy)

The world's largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant starts production in China

The Chifeng project can produce 300,000 tons of green hydrogen and ammonia per year in its present Phase. However, the plan is to scale production up to 5 million tons each year.
Daniela Morales Soler, 15 Jul 2025 15:26
The X-Plane should also be capable of short takeoffs and especially efficient in horizontal flight. (Image source: Bell)

Revolution in flight: X-Plane to achieve vertical takeoff and speeds up to 515 mph

Bell is developing a new high-speed aircraft for DARPA that can take off vertically and reach speeds of up to 515 mph. Its key feature is the stop–fold system, where the rotors are stopped and folded away during horizontal flight to significantly reduce drag.
Marius Müller, 15 Jul 2025 15:08
Until July 24, Supraland is available on Steam with an 80% discount for $4. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Steam: “A Fantastic Sandbox!” – this metroidvania has 96% positive reviews and is now cheaper than ever

Explore a vast open world as a toy soldier, solve clever puzzles and prove your skills against other plastic warriors in Supraland. The game has received glowing reviews and is currently available for just $4 thanks to an 80% discount – the lowest price it has ever seen.
Marius Müller, 15 Jul 2025 14:44
The Pad GT 2 Pro starts at around $349 in China. Pictured: a promo image of the gaming tablet. (Image source: Honor)

Pad GT 2 Pro: Honor launches new affordable gaming tablet with large battery

Honor has officially unveiled the Pad GT 2 Pro. Positioned as an affordable gaming tablet, it comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is paired with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The starting launch price is CNY 2,499, about $349.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jul 2025 14:40
On July 14, DICE released a community update about the Battlefield 6 class system. (Image source: Dice via Reddit)

Battlefield 6: DICE makes extensive changes to the class system – but one key criticism remains

On July 14, developer DICE shared a detailed community update on Reddit about the class system in Battlefield 6. In the post titled “The Class Update,” the team responded to player feedback for the first time with specific adjustments to class abilities, gadgets and perks. However, one major point of criticism remains unresolved.
Marius Müller, 15 Jul 2025 14:35
The Batavi Marina Chronograaf comes in sunrise, mist, night, and sand dial color options (Image source: Batavi)

Batavi unveils new Marina Chronograaf collection with multiple dial color options

Batavi has introduced a new Marina Chronograaf collection globally. The Marina Chronograph lineup consists of four variants, each with identical specs but relatively unique dial designs. It features a hand-wound chronograph Seagull ST1901 movement, a 38 mm stainless steel case, and 5 ATM water resistance.
Abhinav Fating, 15 Jul 2025 14:09
The Pebblebee Clip can alert your emergency contacts with the press of a button. (Image source: Pebblebee)

AirTag alternative Pebblebee Clip receives panic button feature

Featuring a rechargeable battery and compatibility with both iOS and Android, the Pebblebee Clip is a compelling alternative to the Apple AirTag. Its latest update transforms the tracker into a panic button, allowing users to call for help in an emergency.
Hannes Brecher, 15 Jul 2025 14:09
Official image from the famous game Skyrim. (Image source: PlayStation Store)

A new mod has appeared for Skyrim, and it might remind you of the BioShock universe

Skyrim has had a very active modding community for over fourteen years, and recently, a famous modder has released a mod that might remind you of BioShock. And that's not all, because new features are also available.
Alexis Stegmann, 15 Jul 2025 14:03
The new Focus (Image Source: XMG)

XMG refreshes Focus 17 gaming laptop lineup with RTX 5070 Ti GPUs, still powered by Intel Raptor Lake/-R CPUs

This year's Focus 17 gaming laptop from XMG is marketed as one of the more affordable gaming laptops powered by the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti. In order to keep prices below €2,000, XMG kept the previous gen Raptor Lake/-R processors and the port selection is missing TB4 connectors. However, the 17.3-inch screen features a quality IPS panel with 1440p resolution and 240 Hz.
Bogdan Solca, 15 Jul 2025 14:00
iQOO's upcoming flagship could pack a 7,000 mAh battery. Pictured: iQOO 13. (Image source: iQOO)

Upcoming iQOO flagship gaming phone could trade charging speed for huge battery

The iQOO 13 launched as a Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming phone with a relatively large battery. As for its successor, the company's upcoming flagship will reportedly come with an even larger 7,000 mAh battery, but the charging speed is said to take a toll.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jul 2025 13:50
The 8BitDo Pro 3 features Nintendo-style ABXY buttons with ergonomics closer to a DualSense controller. (Image source: 8BitDo)

8BitDo releases Pro 3 wireless controller with Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility and extensive customisation options

8BitDo has now launched the Pro 3, a wireless controller with 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connectivity. Available in a choice of three colours with a matching charging dock, the 8BitDo features various customisation options, including magnetic swappable ABXY buttons, trigger mode switches and configurable rear paddles.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2025 13:48
Aokzoe's first mini-PC features prominent branding throughout. (Image source: Aokzoe)

Aokzoe teases global release for first gaming mini-PC with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Aokzoe has shared new information about its first mini-PC. Following on from the recent release of the A1X, the mini-PC will be available globally with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, an eye-catching design and plenty of ports at its disposal.
Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2025 13:44
The debut teaser trailer for The Elder Scrolls VI dropped back in 2018. (Image source: Bethesda on YouTube)

The Elder Scrolls VI and a new Fallout: Xbox insider alleges exciting developments regarding two of Xbox's biggest franchises

The Elder Scrolls VI and the next Fallout. are currently two of the most anticipated Bethesda games. However, so far, we don't know any significant details about the games. Windows Central's Jez Corden has now revealed some exciting details for The Elder Scrolls VI and Fallout 5.
Fawad Murtaza, 15 Jul 2025 13:44
The Casio G-Shock GMC-B2100Y-1AER (pictured) has the familiar 2100-series metal shape and construction. (Image source: Impress Watch)

New Casio G-Shock GMC-B2100Y-1AER chronograph with resin-metal band and full stainless steel case revealed

Casio’s brand-new GMC-B2100Y-1AER chronograph combines a full stainless-steel case with a new resin-metal hybrid strap. The watch reportedly launches in August, and supports Bluetooth and solar charging.
Anubhav Sharma, 15 Jul 2025 13:44
Three of Anker’s existing cables (Model A82E2 pictured) are said to support the new 150W charging protocol. (Image source: Anker)

Anker’s new 150W charging protocol already supported by some cables

A recent report suggests that three of Anker’s existing cables support the upcoming 150W charging protocol. This technology is said to allow users to recharge some of the brand’s power banks at up to 150W to reduce the charging time. As well as a cable, users will also need a compatible Anker charger.
Polly Allcock, 15 Jul 2025 13:31
A Tesla Model Y robotaxi painted in Ultra Red. (Image source: @AdanGuajardo/X)

Tesla ups Model Y robotaxi ride price as it expands its footprint beyond Waymo area

Tesla has increased the price for a ride in a Model Y that is part of its robotaxi ride-share platform by 60% now. This comes as it dramatically expands the service area of robotaxi rides to hit a geofenced area larger than Waymo's in three weeks' time.
Daniel Zlatev, 15 Jul 2025 13:04
Amazfit’s Helio Strap (pictured) is receiving software version 3.0.6.4. (Image source: Amazfit)

Amazfit improves Helio Strap’s heart rate features in new update

The Amazfit Helio Strap is receiving another software update. This latest release for the recently launched fitness tracker is said to improve two of its heart rate related features. Plus, the change log for software version 3.0.6.4 states that there are other minor bug fixes and improvements.
Polly Allcock, 15 Jul 2025 13:01
The upcoming Google smartwatch will reportedly feature the same SoC as the predecessor. Pictured: Pixel Watch 3. (Image source: Google)

Leak hints at Google Pixel Watch 4 sticking to the same SoC as Watch 2

Google is set to launch a new smartwatch alongside the Pixel 10 series. Past reports have hinted at the Watch 4 receiving a battery upgrade, but it seems that the SoC will be the same as the 2nd and 3rd gen models.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jul 2025 12:52
The Stax mini-PC comes with an additional I/O module (Image source: XDO, via PicoPC)

XDO Stax: Modular mini-PC running SteamOS undergoes gaming benchmarks, including Cyberpunk 2077

The XDO Stax is a semi-modular mini-PC capable of running the official SteamOS. However, its gaming performance is significantly limited due to the absence of a dedicated GPU. Besides the I/O module, no other add-ons have been announced for the system.
Silvio Werner, 15 Jul 2025 12:47
The Retroid Pocket Classic will come in a new Black colorway. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket Classic to get a new color inspired by the SEGA Genesis

The Retroid Pocket Classic launched a few months ago in seven colors but Retroid has teased a new color is on the way. The new color will have six buttons like the Classic 6 version of the handheld but will sport an all-black look inspired by the SEGA Genesis.
Habeeb Onawole, 15 Jul 2025 12:37
A retro video game console, the Atari 2600, photographed against a plain white background. (Image Source: Evan-Amos on Wikimedia Commons)

Modern LLM vs 1970s Atari: Gemini admits it can't win, walks away

After defeating ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, the vintage Atari 2600 claims victory against Google's Gemini without making a single move.
Rohith Bhaskar, 15 Jul 2025 12:37
Xiaomi’s Super Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5000 (pictured) will be released outside of China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi Super Slim Magnetic Power Bank launching globally

Xiaomi has confirmed that the Super Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5000 will be released globally. Launched in China earlier this year, the accessory is now listed on the brand’s global website. It is said to be almost 30% slimmer than its predecessor, with two charging modes and an aluminum finish.
Polly Allcock, 15 Jul 2025 12:32
Casio’s upcoming Baby-G x My Little Pony watches (pictured) will launch in China. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio G-Shock Baby-G x My Little Pony watches coming soon

Casio has revealed a new collaboration series with My Little Pony in China. These three Baby-G models are the BA-110FH-2APRX, the BGD-10K-2PRX, and the BGD-10K-6PRX. Each features a My Little Pony-inspired design, and should offer features like hourly time signals, alarms and a stopwatch.
Polly Allcock, 15 Jul 2025 12:09
The beta for Fate Trigger will feature three PvP modes - Awakener Trials, Rapid Trials, and Team Deathmatch. Pictured - cinematic artwork from the game. (Image source: Steam)

200K players sign up for free anime-inspired UE5 multiplayer shooter on Steam as closed beta arrives next week

Fate Trigger’s closed beta starts July 24 with cross-platform support, hero-based gameplay, and flashy Unreal Engine 5 visuals. The anime-style tactical shooter is gaining traction fast with over 200K Steam wishlists, which is quite impressive.
Anubhav Sharma, 15 Jul 2025 11:48
The Casio G-Shock GW-6905K-7A watch (pictured) will launch in Japan in August 2025. (Image source: Casio)

Casio officially reveals new G-Shock watch celebrating humpback whale

The 2025 Casio G-Shock x ICERC watch has been officially unveiled in Japan. The  GW-6905K-7A, or GW-6905K-7AJR, is a two-tone timepiece that celebrates the humpback whale. Features of the radio-controlled watch include support for world time, a triple graph and Tough Solar charging.
Polly Allcock, 15 Jul 2025 11:11
Forza Horizon 5 launched on the PlayStation 5 on April 29, 2025. (Image source: Xbox)

Update | Former Xbox employee's LinkedIn page reveals Forza Horizon 5 PS5 sales

Forza Horizon 5 is one of many games that were originally exclusive to Xbox and PC; it has now been released for the PlayStation. Now, a former Xbox employee has revealed the game has been a success on PlayStation. Update: Said employee claims the 2,000,000 number was just an estimate found online.
Habeeb Onawole, 15 Jul 2025 09:52

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