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Anyone still using a Samsung Galaxy Watch with Tizen instead of Google Wear OS may soon have to consider an upgrade. Samsung will discontinue software support at the end of September, meaning apps or watch faces can no longer be downloaded to watches like the Galaxy Watch3.

With its extremely high-resolution micro-OLED displays and innovative gesture control, Apple Vision Pro is one of the most interesting mixed reality headsets currently on the market. However, at starting prices of $3,499, the device is too expensive for the mass market. Apple is reportedly planning a much more affordable headset called Vision Air.

In recent social media posts, Amazfit has teased several features for the unreleased T-Rex 3 Pro. Some of these are existing, like the Wild.AI Mini App and an integration with Training Peaks. However, the company has also hinted at a new integration with Stryd and an Intervals.icu Mini App.

HP is back, and the all-new Omen Max 16 not only looks incredibly clean (for a gaming laptop) but also backs it up with solid results in our performance testing. We have been able to test both the RTX 5080 IPS display variant and the high-end SKU, betting on a 5090 and a 240 Hz OLED.

Acer has introduced its latest gaming monitor, the Nitro XV273U W1, at IFA 2025 in Berlin. Acer’s new Nitro XV273U W1 monitor offers a 27-inch IPS display and a 275 Hz refresh rate. It also features a 1 ms response time and AMD FreeSync Premium for smooth and stutter-free gameplay.

Acer has announced a new high-end mobile workstation at IFA 2025. The Predator Helio 18P AI is essentially a refreshed Predator Helios 18 AI with enterprise laptop features.

The Aethon 550 TKL is a new gaming keyboard introduced by Acer at IFA 2025. It's a standard tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with tri-mode technology, hot-swappable switches, and up to 150 hours of battery life.

Acer's new Iconia A14 is a budget large-screen tablet with a built-in kickstand. Its 14-inch display makes it great for watching videos, but it can also be used as a secondary display for a computer for more productive work.

Acer has shown off the Predator Orion 7000 and Predator Orion 5000 at IFA 2025. Both come equipped with high-end components from Intel and Nvidia, and feature the latest connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet.

The Acer Chromebox CX16 and its Enterprise version have been introduced at IFA 2025. This new ChromeOS mini PC can be configured with up to Intel Core 7 150U, 16 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. The starting price in the EU is €299.

The Acer Nitro 70 and Nitro 50 have been shown off at IFA 2025. Both models use vastly different AMD CPUs and pair them with Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs.

Acer's new Chromebook Plus Spin 514 now comes with a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor. It also has a sharper touch display, USI 2.0 support, and Wi-Fi 7.

The Acer Chromebox Mini CXM2 has been announced at IFA 2025 as a compact ChromeOS device powered by Intel processors. Available in standard and enterprise editions, the Chromebox can be mounted behind a monitor or used freestanding.

Predator X27U F8 is a new 26.5-inch WQHD OLED gaming monitor with native 540 Hz and up to 720 Hz via DFR, 0.01-0.03 ms response, HDR True Black 500, and USB-C 90 W. It will ship in Q2 2026, priced at 1,199 EUR/CHF.

Asus has just launched 2 new Vero XL2320p/XL2521 laser projectors with 4,000 ANSI lumens, up to 30,000-hour life, 360°/portrait, 2D and four-corner keystone. The XL2320p (WXGA) and XL2521 (1080p) will be available in Q4 2025 at 699/899 EUR/CHF respectively.

Acer's Vero SL2520n is a brand new short-throw 1080p laser projector that can project an 100-inch image from ~1.1 m. It features 4,000 ANSI lumens brightness and 30,000-hour life, with HDMI 2.0 and IP6X. It's slated for a Q4 2025 launch, and priced at 1,199 EUR/CHF.

Acer introduces a new entry into their TravelMate laptop series for business at IFA Berlin: The Acer TravelMate X4 14 combines a lightweight metal chassis with Intel's Lunar Lake platform and an OLED WUXGA screen.

The Acer Iconia X12 and Iconia X14 are among the new products that the company has introduced at IFA 2025. These tablets come with AMOLED and OLED displays and are said to be ideal for everyday use, entertainment, and creativity.

The Acer Nitro XV270X has been formally introduced at IFA 2025 as a new gaming monitor with a 27-inch IPS panel. It offers a resolution of up to 5,120 x 2,880 pixels, and with the DFR tech, it can be used in QHD mode with a 144 Hz refresh rate.

With the new Nitro XV275K V6, Acer is making slight improvements over the V5. Most notable improvements can be noticed in the screen refresh department, as the new model supports 4K @ 180 Hz and 1080p @ 360 Hz. DCI-P3 color gamut on this model reaches 97%, and the aRGB standard also sees a small improvement up to 90%.

This morning, ChatGPT was hit by an outage, with hundreds of users reporting that the AI chatbot was not responding to prompts. Update: Issue now being investigated.

The Garmin Public Beta Version 25.02 update has arrived, the first release in a new testing cycle. The change log states that it brings improvements for the wrist-based heart rate metric. Plus, this update for the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches also includes various bug fixes.

While Resident Evil Requiem is eagerly awaited on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, it could also be released on other consoles, according to an insider. However, in the absence of an official statement from Capcom, caution is advised.

Marshall has expanded its home theater lineup with the compact Heston 60 soundbar and Sub 200 subwoofer, bringing Dolby Atmos, DTS-X audio, and wireless streaming to smaller spaces.

Getac has unveiled the 12-2-inch F120 ruggedized laptop designed to withstand harsh climates and abuse. The Intel Core Ultra-powered F120 comes with a 1,200-nit display visible under the outdoor sun. The laptop is designed to withstand six-foot drops, water jets, and shocks.

Getac has unveiled the 12-2-inch V120 ruggedized laptop designed to withstand harsh climates and abuse. The Intel Core Ultra-powered V120 comes with a 1,000-nit display visible under outdoor sun. The laptop is designed to withstand four-foot drops, water jets, and shocks.

Moonshot AI has released Kimi K2 AI, a large language model that has scored higher than DeepSeek on the LMSys text arena leaderboard. The open-source AI is free to all to use.

Washington will revoke TSMC’s Validated End User (VEU) status for its Nanjing fab starting December 31, 2025. This ends blanket approvals for U.S.-controlled shipments, forcing suppliers to seek individual licenses.

YMTC is reportedly preparing to enter the DRAM market through a partnership with CXMT, targeting high-bandwidth memory for AI accelerators. The move could unite China’s top NAND and DRAM makers, but U.S. export controls and technology gaps still pose major hurdles.

A team of Chinese researchers has proposed a solution to dirty laundry in space — a compact washing machine that uses an ultra-fine mist and ozone to clean clothes. This new device could reduce the weight of clothing needed for missions by over 60%.

Some relief is on the way for gamers who find the higher PS5 price an obstacle. Select U.S. buyers are receiving $100 PlayStation Store credits when upgrading to current-gen systems. The new Upgrader Program, which includes PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles, will end on September 20th.

The Casio G-Shock x Rui Hachimura GM5600RH-1 watch is now available in the US. This new digital model is also on the way to several European countries, where it is known as the GM-5600RH-1. This fifth watch from the collaboration with the basketball player features a black and red design, with tools like an alarm, a stopwatch and a countdown timer.

Tesla has shared specific data on the public acceptance of Full Self-Driving (FSD) for the first time ever. The company’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering opened up during a segment of Jay Leno’s Garage.

The Chilkey ND104 has officially been confirmed by the keyboard maker. It will likely feature much of the same innovations that made the ND75 special, like wireless connectivity and a quick-release system for disassembly, although the ND104 will feature a full size layout with a num pad that doubles as a built-in calculator.

Lenovo might have changed its mind about releasing a SteamOS version of the soon-to-be-announced Legion Go 2. The handheld is expected to run Windows out of the box, but an official image has shown it running SteamOS. Hence, Lenovo might release the handheld in two OS versions, as it did with the Legion Go S.

Another monthly Humble Bundle deal is here, featuring eight titles that cater to a wide range of gamers. For a $14.99 subscription, buyers can wrestle in WWE 2K25 or solve puzzles in Return to Monkey Island. The Destiny 2: Legacy Collection also catches up looter shooter fans with years of DLC.

With a night vision camera, a gigantic 21,200 mAh battery, and an AMOLED secondary display, the Ulefone Armor 29 Pro offers unusual features. A 50 MP main camera with a particularly large sensor and a dedicated shutter button also make the device interesting for photographers.

Hubble’s image of NGC 7456 is the latest Hubble Picture of the Week. The galaxy has a lot going on in and around it, and Hubble has captured these activities in detail.

Tecno has unveiled not one, but two ultra-thin smartphones, which are surprisingly thicker than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. In return, Tecno has installed a significantly larger 5,160 mAh battery in the Spark Slim and the Pova Slim 5G.

Volkswagen is taking a significant step forward in electric mobility with the introduction of the MEB Plus platform and the switch to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. These innovations promise not only cost reductions but also improvements in range and durability. The ID.3 will be the first VW model with LFP technology available in Europe.

The Xbox Series X, surprisingly, might just be the best console to play Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater thanks to a more stable frame rate and a slightly better dynamic maximum resolution on offer.

JBL has just unveiled the Grip, a $100 portable speaker roughly the size and shape of a tall beer can, built to withstand dust, drops, and dunks. It also features a neat built-in light to add ambience to your music.

Japan Engine Corporation has announced the successful testing and certification of the world's first fully-functional, full-scale commercial engine that runs on ammonia. The company says it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 90%. This represents a bold step in the decarbonization of the shipping industry.

The YouTuber behind the famous device-torture channel JerryRigEverything lights a ~$2,000 smartphone on fire in his latest video. He claims to have a good reason, though, which is to confirm the presence of some high-end materials in the new foldable flagship. On the bright side, the smartphone has shown more signs of decent reparability in the new video.

007: First Light is due to get an extended unveiling later this week as it aims to feature a significant amount of in-game footage and a deep dive from its developer ahead of its 2026 release.

Atari’s CEO Wade Rosen highlighted multiple retro titles, including Panzer Dragoon Saga, Ogre Battle, and Hideo Kojima’s 1988 Snatcher, as titles he would be more than happy to work on while listing the latter as his 'dream' option.

While information about the 'Beyond the Strand' celebration remains relatively limited, the company states that the event will "include special guest appearances as well as offer a glimpse into future projects."

TCL has unveiled the Thunderbird Q9, a 34-inch QD-Mini LED gaming monitor designed for high-performance gaming. The ultrawide display delivers a 3440 × 1440 resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate, and a 1 ms response time, paired with AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync support. The monitor also includes extensive connectivity options such as HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB-C with 90W charging, making it a versatile choice for gamers.

After exploring various universes, LEGO now seems to be interested in a Japanese franchise known throughout the world: Pokémon. And recently, details about these sets were leaked on the internet.

Apple iPhone contractor Foxconn is making progress on its plans to launch its first electric vehicle in North America by the end of the year. The Taiwanese manufacturer just sealed a new deal with Mitsubishi to manufacture electric buses.