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The recently launched iPhone 17 series is proving more popular than the iPhone 16, according to early preorder data and delivery lead times cited by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The iPhone 17 Pro Max leads demand, while the new iPhone Air shows mixed signals.

The One UI 8.0 update is finally out of beta and will roll out to eligible users soon. The Galaxy S25 series will get it first in South Korea, with other regions to follow suit shortly after.

Xiaomi has revealed when it will be launching its latest pair of open wireless earbuds globally. Rebranded as the OpenWear Stereo Pro, the earbuds will be joining other devices next week, like the Redmi Pad 2 Pro and the Xiaomi 15T series, during a packed event.

Xiaomi has now showcased the Watch S4 41 mm globally following its launch in China earlier this year. Joining the Xiaomi 15T series later this month, the Watch S4 41 mm will be available outside China in just three colour options as a much smaller alternative to the existing Watch S4.

Researchers at Lingnan University Hong Kong have unveiled a novel sodium battery that can be fully charged in just six minutes. Using an anode-free architecture, the team has succeeded in overcoming key weaknesses in existing technology.

A compact, 21.5-kilogram copper housing is designed to cool both the processor and the graphics card entirely without a fan, dissipating 250 watts of power loss - enough to reach the performance of a mid-range gaming computer.

As a compact smartphone with an E Ink display that also supports color, the Bigme HiBreak Pro Color is designed to impress. The device not only offers a wide range of smartphone features but is also said to be ideal as an e-reader.

The TCL Q10M Ultra, and RGB Mini LED 4K TV, has been revealed in China. Available in three sizes up to 115 inches, this model is said to offer industry leading color accuracy and up to 9,000 nits XDR brightness. Other features include integrated Bang & Olufsen speakers, support for Wi-Fi 6 and four HDMI ports.

The latest iteration of the Acer Swift 16 AI with an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V APU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage has received a considerable discount at Best Buy. Coming in under $1,000, the Acer Swift 16 AI is a multimedia all-rounder that has a lot of strengths and few shortcomings.

The Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 is launching in markets worldwide. This is the brand’s first 6MP indoor security camera, with a 3.5K UHD resolution and a night vision mode. Other features include a physical privacy shutter, motion tracking, a two-way voice calling function and support for HyperOS Connect.

Casio is expected to release two new Pro Trek watches to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the outdoor product line. The PRW-61ANS-3 and the PRG-340ANS-3 have a khaki and gold color scheme, with references to older models debossed on the resin strap. Plus, they should support Casio's Tough Solar charging and Triple Sensor technologies.

The Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank 10000 with Built-in Stand is coming to markets worldwide. Recently launched in China, the model combines a wireless charging pad, an integrated cable and a USB-C port. Other features include an adjustable-angle stand and an integrated digital display.

The official Xiaomi Weibo account appears to have leaked the design of the Xiaomi 17 Pro series by accidentally changing the account's profile picture. This leaked photo shows a redesigned camera bump, featuring a secondary display on the back.

Xiaomi has now officially confirmed the existence of the Redmi Pad 2 Pro following recent leaks. Lining up on September 24 alongside the Xiaomi 15T series, the Redmi Pad 2 Pro will build on the Redmi Pad Pro with a few notable upgrades.

Colorful has shown off the Rimbook S1, a low-cost laptop for basic workloads. It features a 14-inch 16:10 screen, a 13th-gen Intel Raptor Lake CPU, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Xiaomi has now officially revealed the Pad Mini. Not only has Xiaomi also confirmed that the Xiaomi Pad Mini will not be launching on September 24 globally, but it has confirmed that its 'first true flagship mini tablet' is effectively a rebranded Redmi K Pad too.

SPR AVS is debuting with the Apple iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and Vision Pro, delivering lossless, low-latency wireless audio. The new protocol should work alongside Bluetooth for next-gen features.

For several weeks now, some gamers have been accusing Take-Two of spying on them, and this has intensified with the release of Borderlands 4. But in response, the publisher has decided to speak out.

Puzzle Chambers, a well-received single-player puzzle adventure game, is now free to claim and keep on Steam until September 19, 2025. It was previously sold for $2.99 and runs on PC/Mac/Linux.

The iPhone 17 Pro phones come with the new A19 Pro SoC, which has already shown slightly improved performance in early Geekbench benchmarks. It seems that the story is pretty much similar when it comes to the AnTuTu benchmark. Update: It appears that the benchmark was run on the iPhone Air, not on the iPhone 17 Pro as initially suspected.

The Xiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED 2026 series is now official. This new affordable lineup brings multiple upgrades over the last-gen TVs, featuring up to 330 Hz refresh rate, 5,200 nits peak brightness rating, and cinema-grade sound.

Tesla’s Giga Berlin will step up production for the rest of 2025 to meet demand in Europe. The plant has assembled the 500,000th Model Y and begun manufacturing the upgraded version of the electric SUV.

The concept art for SSX Project Gravity offers more insights into what seems to have been one of the most ambitious titles in the series to date before its cancellation.

Borderlands 4 has finally launched, but early tests show the Steam Deck struggling to keep up. Popular YouTuber ETA Prime put the handheld through its paces, and the results may disappoint fans hoping for smooth gameplay.

Another round of newly released free games was spotted on Steam. Almost all of these titles were released in late August 2025, and many of them already have a good player reception.

Grand Seiko has launched a new dress watch, the SLGW007, with a stainless steel case and the 9SA4 caliber. The watch features a textured, navy-colored dial, which evokes the bark of a white birch tree illuminated by the moon. Plus, it offers around 80 hours of power reserve and a leather strap with a three-fold clasp.

The most recent Nintendo Direct saw Nintendo throw in a surprising number of Amiibo lineup additions that also pushed the envelope in both size and price against historic norms.

Qualcomm has now confirmed its plans to launch its next-gen flagship SoC at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit later this month. The chipset will be branded as the "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5" and will directly succeed last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Xiaomi has now substantiated its plans to launch new premium phones this September. Rather surprisingly, however, the new phones will be branded as the Xiaomi 17 series, with a brief from company executive Lu Weibing revealing the rationale behind that and what to expect from the phones.

Hideo Kojima, the pioneering force behind the Metal Gear and Death Stranding franchises, opened up about his distinct experiences as a game developer during a recent interview.

Redragon, the company most popular for its mechanical gaming keyboards and peripherals, has entered the mini PC market with the launch of the MPC745 — a rather competitively priced mini desktop powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Radeon 780M.

Gamers may see more graphical enhancements with the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy than anticipated. The Nintendo Switch 2 game will boast reworked textures that aren’t always found in straightforward ports. Even so, the $70 price for the bundle with Super Mario Galaxy 2 is excessive for some buyers.

A team of Chinese researchers has developed an injectable 'bone glue' inspired by the powerful adhesive oysters use underwater. The researchers claim the new material — which is naturally absorbed by the body — can bond fractured bones in less than three minutes.

A physical prototype of the SuperStation One, an FPGA console that mimics the original Sony PlayStation, appeared in photos posted on the project lead's X account. Taki Udon, a popular influencer in the retro gaming community, posted photos of a Midnight Blue version of the console as well as a video of it booting into the iconic PlayStation startup screen and BIOS.

According to Randy Pitchford, Borderlands 4 is a “premium game made for premium gamers”. The Gearbox CEO claims that players with lower-end PCs are ignoring its system requirements. In response, gamers argue that even systems with high-end CPUs and GPUs can’t run the game at maximum settings.

The 5-year-old 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth controller is compatible with many devices, including the Nintendo Switch 2 and devices running SteamOS. Featuring Hall Effect thumbsticks, motion controls, and up to 18 hours of battery life, the controller is worth buying, despite its age.

The DJI Mini 5 Pro has reappeared in a new leak before its alleged launch later this month. Equipped with a new 1-inch and 50 MP CMOS sensor, the Mini 5 Pro is now slated to showcase OcuSync 4 Plus technology accompanied by improved 360° ActiveTrack object tracking, among other improvements from the ageing Mini 4 Pro.

According to a reliable leaker, Huawei is on the verge of replacing the Watch Ultimate with a direct successor. Following in the footsteps of Apple and Samsung, the Watch Ultimate 2 is expected to introduce at least one significant upgrade from its predecessor while retaining a luxurious design.

Starlink has massively discounted the Standard dish and Residential plans for new users in select US states. The new promo allows Residential users to save up to $992 a year.

Rivian has kicked off the construction of its $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia, USA. The massive project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and be operational by 2028.

Mario is finally leaving the Mushroom Kingdom behind; Nintendo and Illumination confirmed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during their September Direct, and it’s landing in theaters April 3, 2026. Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Kevin Michael Richardson all return, which is great news because a Mario movie would not feel the same without them. This time the gang is heading to space.

The 2025 Subaru Solterra is leasing for effectively 40 percent less than the Tesla Model Y. The electric Solterra SUV is going for only $299/month with no deposit in a special lease running till the end of September.

As has been reported, Xiaomi is set to launch a compact flagship tablet soon. This tablet will be branded as the "Xiaomi Pad Mini" and will be a doppelganger to the Redmi K Pad which debuted in China back in June.

A new Geekbench listing has now showcased the A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivering exceptional numbers on both single-code and multi-core CPU tests, introducing the possibility of the Apple chipset matching Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

A new satellite — Sentinel-6B — will provide information that will help ships avoid these dangers. The satellite will track sea levels, wind speeds, and more. The new satellite is the result of a collaboration between NASA and three other organizations.

Former Capcom developer Masakazu Sugimori has an interesting, if controversial, take on why Nintendo might just be the gaming industry's white knight.

A fan has created a mod for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that adds many unique new features and a side story. But while this sounds promising, there are a few shortcomings to consider.

Only users in Japan are expected to pay a token amount for the upgrade to the title when it arrives with support for the additional hardware capabilities that the Nintendo Switch 2 offers.

Marvel's Venom could have been an easy candidate for cancellation after a large data breach at Insomniac's end in November 2023.

Apple is far from finished with its plans for 2025, and early 2026 will also be exciting and packed with more new Apple products coming our way over the next six to seven months. According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, these will include not only new Apple M5-based MacBooks and iPads, but a total of 10 new Apple products.