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Borderlands 4 is scheduled to arrive on Nintendo’s Switch 2 on October 3, but fans expecting a traditional cartridge experience will be disappointed. Frame rate expectations have also been clarified ahead of launch.

The Casio Edifice EFR-539DE-2AV, EFR-539DE-3AV, and EFR-539DE-8AV watches are now listed at the brand’s online stores in various European countries. Said to be coming soon, the company describes these new chronographs as classic and imposing. These watches have a metal casing and strap, and feature a stopwatch.

The Philips Hue Bridge is receiving a new update: software version 1972076030. Arriving several weeks after the last release, this firmware is said to bring minor improvements to the smart home hub. Customers are still waiting for the company to confirm rumors that a new version of the Hue Bridge could launch this year.

Anker has released a new version of the Anker MagGo Power Bank (5K, Slim) in North America and Europe. Exclusively available at the Apple Store, a new Coral colorway joins the existing blue and white versions of the portable charger. Features of the Qi2 certified device include up to 20W power and battery level indicator lights.

In the latest version of the Google Maps app, the media playback controls shown during navigation have disappeared. Not only that, but the settings option that switched on the media control overlay in Google Maps has now gone, too.

Powered by up to a Core Ultra 7 255H, the new Focus NX Gen 3 models can be equipped with up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 6 TB storage. They also come pre-installed with the latest Kubuntu distro plus a suite of customized tools.

The Assassin's Creed Shadows game could be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the near future, according to several clues. And there's no doubt that this could please fans of the license.

Maingear has a new way to recapture the 1990s era of PC gaming without compromising performance. The Retro95 is a prebuilt PC that has all the defining characteristics of the era. Retro gaming fanatics can also equip the system with top-end CPUs and GPUs.

Chopard's Imperiale Four Seasons is a new 36mm diamond-set white gold watch limited to 25 pieces, featuring a hand-crafted mother-of-pearl dial, in-house movement, and four seasonal straps.

Baseus has unveiled a pair of new wireless headphones that aims to deliver impressive noise cancellation and long battery life at a reasonable price. The company has meanwhile established itself in Europe and America, offering a variety of electronic products and audio equipment.

For this facility, the company will use batteries coming from Tesla's Shanghai Megapack factory, launched earlier this year. The plant will help create a Zero-Carbon grid in Shanghai.

The Casio Ring Watch CRW-001-1 has been restocked again in the UK. This digital wearable was launched in 2024, and was recently available to some customers via a lottery-style draw. Features of the ring watch include support for dual time and a stopwatch on the digital display.

Batteries with 95% solid electrolyte and all-solid-state cells are having a moment as they go from prototypes into production vehicles. The first affordable electric car with semi solid-state battery will be launched on August 5.

The company says it protects Lumo’s chats with ‘zero-access’ encryption while storing them on users’ devices.

Amazon has acquired a startup offering an affordable AI wristband equipped with two microphones and a range of intriguing features, marking the online retail giant’s entry into the AI wearables market after several setbacks.

The Lenovo Watch Pro has made its official debut in China. It has a rated battery life of up to 20 days, 3 ATM water-resistance rating, and a 1.43-inch AMOLED display. The smartwatch has a launch price of CNY 499, around $70.

Nothing has released a new version of the Nothing X companion app for Android and iOS users. The app has a new look and also adds support for CMF smartwatches.

Gearbox Software's next game, Borderlands 4, will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on this date. And that's good news for gamers on this platform.

Tesla keeps adding paid accessories to a list of vehicle options that could have come standard, like LED lighting for the frunk of the Model Y. It has also finally released its patented set of gummy candies that carry the unfortunate name Supercharged Gummies.

A new leak from Weibo says Qualcomm has not cancelled the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 variant manufactured on Samsung Foundry's SF2 node. The chip is said to be much cheaper than its TSMC counterpart, which has prompted some OEMs to opt for it.

Valve may be gearing up for a major hardware expansion, with speculation around a Steam Deck 2 and a dedicated home console gaining traction. A recent podcast discussion also hints at a quiet but strategic alignment between Valve and Sony in the handheld gaming space.

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV is available for financing at 0% APR in the US until August 4. Costco members get an additional discount of up to $1,250 on the electric pickup truck.

Audio-Technica has launched Mimio, a new brand in Japan that focuses on assistive hearing products. Two new products, the Mimio Assist One earbuds and the Mimio Sound Move TV speakers, increase the intelligibility of voices.

A group of researchers has successfully tested a novel means of vaccination using dental floss — leveraging the permeable area between the teeth. The researchers flossed some mice using dental floss coated with inactive flu virus, and the mice developed immunity to flu.

Garmin continues to prepare to deliver v24.xx software to its older Forerunner smartwatches. Available across the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965, Beta Version 24.10 is the first new update in over a month for the five smartwatches on either Garmin's beta or stable software programs.

First revealed in late January, Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop 5G for business. The laptop will be available in August and will have a physical SIM card tray in addition to eSIM support.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab A11, a new tablet in its budget Tab A series. The device has appeared on the FCC, revealing details regarding its connectivity options and battery.

Nintendo fans will soon have access to the latest EA Sports FC 26 innovations. For the first time, the Switch 2 game will boast identical features as other current-gen consoles. Improved Switch 2 specs have encouraged more third-party publishers to support the handheld.

The game designer feels that developers and studios are better off focusing on refining existing game mechanics while focusing on aesthetic, art, and emotional resonance.

A new report now claims that Samsung rejected three proposals made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in 2018. The proposals were reportedly about joint HBM production, cooperation on Samsung Foundry to develop new process nodes, and CUDA software development.

Razer expands its Cobra gaming mouse portfolio with the Cobra HyperSpeed. The mouse is 15 grams lighter, more durable, and lasts a bit longer than the more expensive Cobra Pro.

Battlefield 6 just became official today, and the Open Beta might be only a few days away as per data mined by Redditors on the Battlefield subreddit.

The OnePlus 15T will launch next year as a compact, premium phone rivalling the Xiaomi 16 and vanilla Samsung Galaxy 26. According to a new leak, the 15T will arrive with a more attractive price than this year's OnePlus 13T too.

Two retro games from the Silent Hill franchise could be making a comeback thanks to fans. But beware, nothing is official yet, and we'll have to wait a while before we can potentially play them again.

Govee has released a new version of the Floor Lamp Basic that is Matter compatible. Available in two colorways, gold and blue, the new variants also support the brand’s AI assistant. Features of the slim smart light include up to 1,000 lumens brightness, preset lighting effects and remote controls via the app or with voice commands.

8BitDo's list of controllers with full Steam compatibility has grown by one. The manufacturer has announced that the newly launched 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth controller is also compatible with Steam, Steam Deck, and Steam OS.

Lenovo's latest 12.1-inch tablet is now available to reserve in China. Available in one of three colour options, the Xiaoxin AI Tablet Pro GT promises to outperform the Legion Tab Gen 3 and Yoga Tab Plus while also providing an excellent stylus experience thanks to its 4 ms latency and 8,192-pressure level capable Stylus Pro pen accessory.

Looks like the Pro models aren’t cutting it for Nothing as the company is seemingly considering ‘Lite’ and ‘T’ branded budget options. The exact strategy is unclear at this point considering there are budget friendly ‘a’ series phone already part of the portfolio.

Two new features will be introduced in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and one of them will be very popular with players. But you'll have to be patient before you can enjoy it.

Nvidia is giving away a high-end ROG Strix Scar 16 gaming laptop from Asus. It features an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 laptop GPU and a 16-inch 240 Hz mini-LED screen.

Wavetale just hit 95% discount on Steam at $1.49, near its all-time low. This narrative adventure features sea exploration and story-driven gameplay. Deal is live until August 4th.

Even Huawei seems to concede that its next new smartphone will be a much less aspirational version of the Pura 80 Ultra in its new teasers. The vanilla 80 is backed to launch with the latest version of the OEM's HarmonyOS and an on-trend flat display, but lacks the Ultra's flagship-grade Kirin 9020 SoC in a last-minute leak.

Even with depressing Steam player counts, Nacon continues to update Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. A developer for the racing title claims it has more support as a PS5 game. Sebastian Waxin warns critics against depending on sites like SteamDB to gauge the game's fanbase.

Anker’s 25,000 mAh capacity power bank with triple 100 W USB-C ports, built-in display, and retractable cable is currently available at a significant discount on Amazon in the US. The portable accessory boasts a 25,000 mAh battery capacity and offers a maximum output of 130 W at a time.

Xiaomi is expected to release the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus before the end of the summer. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has revealed three major upgrades that Xiaomi will use to distinguish the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus from the current Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus.

More details about Insta360's first drones have emerged online. Allegedly sporting two fisheye lenses, one unreleased drone can produce 360-degree images. Meanwhile, a second drone is said to utilise several design innovations that keep its arms and motors out of shot to make it seem 'invisible' in photos and videos.

Finally, we have a reveal date for Battlefield 6 after months of leaks and rumors. EA will showcase a reveal trailer for the game on July 24 and it may include the date for the open beta.

Garmin has furnished its beta testers with a new update for those who own an Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8 or Tactix 8. Following on Beta Version 17.17, the new update arrives as Beta Version 17.18 with fresh bug fixes and a new custom focus mode designed for use in theatres.

The iPhone 17 series might comprise some of the most innovative Apple handsets for several generations in 2025 - not the least the brand's first ever ultra-slim model. Now, they are backed to sustain at least as much growth on the market as their predecessors - if not more.

Anker is rumored to be working on a new 150W Charging Base for Anker Prime Power Bank models. This upcoming accessory will support the brand’s new 150W fast charging protocol, and is said to be compatible with various existing and upcoming portable power banks.