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Motorola’s new Moto Pad 70 is now officially available in the Indian market for ₹34,000 (~$355) for the 8 GB + 256 GB model. The tablet has a slim yet lightweight design, measuring just 6.29 mm (0.24 inches) in thickness and weighing 530 grams (1.16 lbs). Plus, it boasts a metal chassis and a large 10,200 mAh battery.

This September will mark the launch of a new species of laptops that will not run on Windows but a completely new operating system by Google. Thanks to an official invitation to a media event taking place in New York, we now know when exactly we can expect all the new Googlebooks from Lenovo, Asus, Acer and HP to name just a few.

Mortal Shell II removes the stamina bar and adds ranged sidearms, now live in Advanced Access ahead of its worldwide August 20 launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Frontier's theme park sim, Planet Coaster 2, is down to $19.99, its joint-steepest cut yet, while 5PM Studio's historical city builder is also at it's lowest-ever price yet again. Both have improved substantially since launch, and both run on modest hardware.

ChatGPT for Teens went live on August 18. OpenAI now estimates your age from the topics you discuss, the times you use the app and how old your account is. Guess wrong and an adult account picks up teen restrictions. Here is how to check yours and get them lifted.

The Motorola Razr+ 2026 features a large 4-inch external display that allows you to use numerous apps without even opening the phone. Our review shows how well-suited the screen is for everyday use and where its form factor, keyboard, and cameras present limitations.

The Minisforum 895D7 is a new compact PC that's powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. Its barebone configuration costs $495, and the option with the Radeon RX 9060 XT starts at $1,119. The company also has a config with 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

Insta360 has announced the China launch date of the Luna Pro, a single-camera alternative to the dual-camera Luna Ultra. The company has also shared an unboxing video offering a closer look at the device.

Lenovo has confirmed pricing for the ThinkBook Plus G7 Auto Twist via a JD.com reservation listing, revealing the first confirmed price for the laptop with a motorised hinge ahead of a wider release.

The Citizen Promaster Bullhead Racing Chronograph AV0106-01L is back on the brand's UK store at £895. However, the 4,973-piece limited edition is cheaper elsewhere — grey sellers are listing it from £637.

First owner photos of the Grand Seiko SBGA527 reveal a lighter, coarser blue dial than the launch imagery, plus a unique wave presentation box. The caseback confirms titanium and 10 bar, while pricing is now reported at $7,600 in Honolulu.

Lexar has introduced its latest Thor Ultra lineup of M.2 SSDs. The PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 drives are impressively fast, featuring read speeds of up to 11 GB/s and write speeds of up to 10 GB/s.

Folks on the lookout for a capable charging station which can also act as a dock will likely be pleased to note that the Anker 160W charging dock station is now available with a major $100 discount on Amazon.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has appeared in an official-looking image showing its front and rear designs alongside the S Pen. The 5G variants of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra have also received IMDA certification in Singapore.

Xiaomi has quietly introduced the Redmi M100 in China, marking the debut of its new Redmi M series. It features a 5G-capable chipset, a large 7,900mAh battery, and a starting price of CNY 1,799 (~$267).

Dell has released a new 15-inch laptop globally. Equipped with power-efficient Intel Wildcat Lake processors, the new Dell 15 also contains up to 32 GB of RAM and a 400-nit display in a 1.54 kg housing. Prices start at $699 too, or £649 in the UK.

While fans digest leaked gameplay videos, journalists may have already played GTA 6. Insider Gaming reports that Rockstar Games has finally let websites experience the title. One scenario is that previews appear after the Netflix Extended Look presentation airs on August 27th.

The PlayStation Pulse Elevate speakers will be available to pre-order next month ahead of their release in November. However, the wireless speakers, which will be available globally in Midnight Black and White, won't be cheap.

iQoo has introduced the iQoo Z11S for the Chinese market. It is the company's first phone to pack a 10,000mAh battery. The mid-range phone comes with a MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a 50MP rear camera.

Multiple GTA 6 in-game clips and map images were leaked today, with fans questioning whether they were genuine or AI-generated. Now, insider NateTheHate claims the in-game footage is over a year old, suggesting it may be from an older build.

A developer has managed to boot Fedora 44 on the Fairphone 6, bringing a desktop-oriented Linux distribution to a smartphone already available with Android-based /e/OS. The latest demonstration confirms all three cameras are fully operational.

Exploring different periods of history and drawing inspiration from real battles, Cossacks 3 lets you wage war both on land and at sea with thousands of units. And currently, this game is available on Steam for less than $7.

Digital Foundry’s review finds that Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 maintains a nominal 30 FPS but suffers from uneven 16–50ms frame times, traversal hitches of up to 230ms, and occasional drops to 0 FPS. Although the portable release offers respectable visuals and mouse controls, inherited engine limitations and poor frame pacing undermine its $59.99 price.

A relatively fast full-frame lens that protrudes just 9.9 millimeters from the camera and weighs 125 grams – the Brightin Star 28 mm f/2.8 pancake lens makes compact mirrorless cameras small enough to fit in a jacket pocket.

Naughty Dog has been working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet for six to seven years, with still no release date. A former Naughty Dog designer has shared insight into what these long timelines do to development and how they can be cut short.

A series of GTA 6 leaks has piqued the interest of Rockstar Games followers. Gameplay videos feature Jason playing basketball and driving haphazardly around Leonida streets. The studio has sent DMCA takedown notices to users sharing the alleged in-game footage and a leaked map.

The two-in-one Hoverair Versa gimbal has launched on Indiegogo. The 4K 60p 3-axis gimbal can be attached to its Flight Kit for use as a self-flying drone, enabling hands-free tracking and filming.

Starsand Island has left early access with a full 1.0 launch on August 18. As of writing, it is topping Steam's new releases. The anime life sim holds an 88% positive rating and offers a 20% launch discount at $31.99 down from $39.99.

Dell has released a new alternative to the MacBook Neo. Available internationally, the new Dell 14 is even cheaper than the XPS 13 while featuring the same Intel Wildcat Lake processors, up to 32 GB of RAM and a 400-nit display.

Although the reMarkable Paper Pro ships with a proprietary Linux-based OS, a YouTuber has successfully installed Android on it. This not only opens up the device to third-party apps such as a web browser, but also adds compatibility with accessories such as a Bluetooth keyboard.

A rugged smartphone with a flagship processor, night vision and thermal imaging cameras, a built-in 220-lumen DLP projector, and a massive 17,600 mAh battery – the 8849 Tank 5 Pro is designed to be extremely versatile. The specs are impressive, but the price is correspondingly high.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe is set to launch soon and is expected to be a MacBook Neo rival, possibly with an affordable price tag. Ahead of any formal announcement, the complete spec sheets of the 14-inch and 15-inch variants have leaked.

HP has launched an updated 18-inch mobile workstation globally. Equipped with new Intel Arrow Lake HX Plus processors, the refreshed ZBook Fury G1i 18 still features up to 192 GB RAM, a 165 Hz display and 24 GB VRAM via the RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell Generation laptop GPU.

The official game charts in Germany and on Steam have produced several surprises. The new action RPG from the creators of Pokémon failed to claim the top spot on PlayStation 5, while two inexpensive new releases priced below $20 climbed Steam's bestseller rankings.

Rockstar has been engaged in a legal battle with IWGB, representing the employees who were fired last October. The employees and the union are asking for support to help with the court case and the fired employees.

Ferrari's first all-electric sports car, the so-called Luce, has broken every auction record. Chassis 0, a one-off designed by former Apple designer Jony Ive, sold for an astonishing $40 million. Here is why the polarizing electric supercar fetched this record price despite fierce criticism from purists, and why it sold out completely after just two months.

iQoo has unveiled the Neo 11 Ultra, a new flagship gaming smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M processor. The smartphone features a matte metal frame, a 50 MP main camera, a 144 Hz screen, and a large 9,100 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100 W wired charging.

Intel’s Razor Lake processors could bring bLLC to mobile chips, alongside new Griffin Cove P-cores. Leaker Jaykihn also claims Razor Lake-S and HX will retain Xe3 integrated graphics, while Razor Lake-AX will reportedly miss out on bLLC altogether.

Framework has updated the Laptop 12 2-in-1 convertible laptop with the new Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake processors. The Framework Laptop 12 retains the chassis, 12.2-inch display, and speakers of the original Laptop 12, but brings some notable improvements.

S-Game claims that Phantom Blade Zero pre-orders are topping projections. Ahead of its release date, the action RPG is performing well on Steam and PlayStation Store charts. Even so, physical Xbox and PS5 disc versions remain unconfirmed, prompting critics to descend on the State of Play.

After a long wait, Mozilla Firefox has finally been added to GeForce Now’s list of supported browsers. GeForce Now users are no longer limited to Chromium-based browsers and can now launch games in Firefox at resolutions of up to 1440p and 120 frames per second.

Polaroid and The Pokémon Company have announced a nine piece limited edition collection for the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. The range covers three cameras, three film packs and three accessories. Pre-orders open on August 25 at polaroid.com and Pokémon Center in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

Using the Einstein Probe, astronomers have recently detected an X-ray flash originating from a supernova explosion. But following this event, the supernova exhibited unusual behavior, which may have led to the formation of a different type of star.

Apple is said to be working on AirPods 4 Pro, AirPods with cameras, and the next generation of the base AirPods. The AirPods 5 will have two variants: one with ANC and one without.

A Crucial customer claims Micron offered a $259.99 refund for a failed 128 GB DDR5 kit after an approved replacement fell through. The case follows another recent Crucial RMA dispute and echoes Louis Rossmann’s criticism of Samsung over warranty refunds that no longer cover equivalent replacement hardware.

The Fairphone 6 Plus has finally launched, and while it keeps several features from its predecessor, it upgrades two major areas for a better performance. It is also the first Fairphone model that will be officially sold in the US.

Frogwares releases The Sinking City 2 on August 18, 2026. Explore flooded 1920s Arkham in this Unreal Engine 5 survival horror sequel for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

In No Results Found, players investigate the mysterious deaths of 227 cult members. Judging by the more than 500 reviews posted so far, 98% of which are positive, the game seems to be going down very well on Steam.

Microsoft has revealed the next lineup of games that will be joining the Xbox Game Pass library this month. The list includes Vapor World: Over the Mind, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Relooted, and more.

According to Nikkei Asia, Google has told suppliers that it plans to move all production of Pixel smartphones, watches, and earbuds out of China by 2027, shifting manufacturing to Vietnam and India amid ongoing US-China trade tensions.