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PlayStation is not wavering in the plan to transition physical games to digital. Sony has commented on its support for retailers in the years to come. Instead of offering another disc-less solution, the company will encourage more code-in-box titles like GTA 6.

Sony had to finally talk about its decision during the latest earnings call, and when asked about it, the executives gave the expected answer about digital revenue vs physical discs. This suggests the company will not back down from its decision.

CMF by Nothing has teased its next product, the Clip Pro, confirming its August 4 launch date. Early leaks point to a new form factor for the sub-brand, though full details remain under wraps.

Full suspension, a large battery, and not overly expensive: The MG600 Pro is an electric bike that should perform well off-road. However, as it comes out of the box, its features aren’t suitable for everyday use.

With the Pad 5, Oppo demonstrates exactly how not to design a mid‑range tablet for Europe. While the Chinese version features a high‑quality display, fast storage, and the Dimensity 9400+, the global model we tested feels noticeably stripped down. From connectivity to performance, Oppo has cut corners in all the crucial areas and these cost‑saving measures are evident in everyday use.

A high-quality hinge and special materials make the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 clamshell foldable expensive, so costs must be cut elsewhere compared to conventional smartphones. Read here to find out if the phone is still worth it.

Evan Blass's latest Pixel 11 leak puts a number on the base model's zoom, revealing an upgrade over the previous generation.

Necesse combines survival, crafting and base building with an unusual automation system that lets NPC settlers take over many everyday tasks. The open-world sandbox holds a 93% positive rating on Steam, is free to try until Monday, and is currently available for $7.49 instead of $14.99 until August 13.

Electric vehicles with extended range are all the rage at the moment, and their makers are trying to match EV service intervals, too. Xiaomi's new Skynomad N70 offers the longest electric range and uses an exclusive formula developed with Shell to prolong service intervals.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra have just hit the market, and already these two flagship foldable phones are available in three strictly limited editions inspired by the classic films Joker, Scarface, and The Godfather.

Mercedes-Benz is launching the new electric GLA from €48,599.60. The electric SUV promises up to 657 kilometres of range and 800-volt charging technology in higher-end versions. However, essential DC charging hardware and faster AC charging are only available as expensive optional extras.

Keychron’s new Nape Pro trackball mouse slides under your keyboard to help keep your hands closer to the keys, all while providing deep customization, gesture controls, and tri-mode connectivity. It's a niche productivity tool, but if you're tired of reaching for a traditional mouse, it could be a smart upgrade.

CISA warns of active exploitation targeting on-premises SharePoint Server, with attackers stealing IIS machine keys to survive patching. See which CVEs are confirmed exploited and how to respond.

Thanks in no small part to its unparalleled player freedom, Baldur's Gate 3 is widely regarded as one of the greatest RPGs ever made. The critically acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons adventure is now 30% off on Steam for the first time, reducing the price to $41.99 from $59.99 until August 6.

The Motorola Moto G37 offers a noticeably smaller feature set than its predecessor. The ultrawide camera, 4K video recording, eSIM support, and even the included protective case are all gone. Can it still keep pace with other budget phones despite these cutbacks?

Tower Dominion puts an unusual twist on the tower defense formula by letting players shape the battlefield itself instead of simply placing defensive structures. The strategy game is free to try on Steam until Monday and is currently available for $10.49 instead of $17.49.

If you're looking for something different after Forza Horizon 6, Need for Speed Heat is well worth a look. The 2020 racing game is currently available on Steam for 95% off, bringing the price down to just $3.50 instead of $70.

MSI has started selling its 0.83-liter Cubi 5 1M mini PC in the US. Powered by Raptor Lake-U processors, it starts at $329.99 for a barebones configuration with an Intel Core 3 100U, but is also available with a Core i7-150U, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Gigabyte for gigabyte, LPCAMM2 is almost twice as expensive than SODIMM at this early stage with just minor benefits for the end user.

With a battery life of 500 days, a waterproof case, and a built-in button, the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 is already one of the most interesting alternatives to the Apple AirTag. The launch of the SmartTag 3 is reportedly getting closer, and an image offers a sneak peek at the brand-new design.

Users of various Amazfit smartwatches can benefit from a new feature that provides another way to play music, making them even less reliant on locally stored tracks.

Two unreleased Xiaomi devices, with model numbers 2609BPN61G and 2611FPNFAG, have been certified by the EEC, and a tipster claims they correspond to the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18. The certifications point to both phones launching outside China, unlike the China-only Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE could be officially unveiled in just a few weeks. Although the next-generation Fan Edition is expected to be more expensive, it will still offer disappointing camera capabilities, as the latest leak shows.

Lenovo's business flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon is now available in its 14th generation. We compare the current model with the X1 Carbon from 2019 (G7) and check the progress, which is sometimes smaller than you might expect, especially regarding the chassis.

Suunto is showing how not to handle FCC certification, as the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has already published photos of the next-generation smartwatch. In addition to details about the features, the certification also includes a picture of the packaging.

Aniplex and Lasengle celebrate Fate/Grand Order's 11th anniversary with the Chaldea School Festival, running August 1–2 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.

This 2025 model also features a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS screen, 32 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, USB4 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, all packed in a light chassis that weighs ~1.9 kg.

An alternative to drones: The Beni is a robot equipped with a 4K camera that can autonomously follow people and is marketed for its 4K resolution. At first glance, the concept seems very unusual, but it could offer tangible benefits in certain situations.

EzBench, the Norwegian studio behind 2022's brutal free UE5 benchmark, has released NukeMark into Steam early access. Launched nearly two months ago, it's a commercial, ray-tracing-focused GPU stress test that allegedly drops an RTX 5090 to 15-20 FPS at native 4K.

LG's UltraGear 25G590B, the first FHD gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate, is now listed for preorder in the US at $999.99. The 24.5-inch IPS panel pairs DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 and dual HDMI 2.1 inputs with 99% DCI-P3 coverage and DisplayHDR 400 certification.

With Stardew 3DVR, Stardew Valley can now be experienced fully in 3D for the first time – and even with VR motion controls if desired. The free mod is already fully playable and has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm on Reddit.

Official-looking Google Pixel Watch 5 renders have leaked ahead of launch. The images reveal all four color options and show that Google is making very few design changes.

OnePlus has launched the N6x in India, a new entry-level N-series model built around a 7,000 mAh battery. It is available in two storage tiers, with sales starting August 4 on Amazon India.

Following the announcement that physical discs are on the way out, fans are viewing Sony's buttonless controller patent from earlier this year even more critically. The concept is currently being debated on Reddit.

They aim to be the first company to revolutionize smartphone displays, even before Apple: In a brand new video, Tecno Mobile shows us how the first smartphone with true 0-millimeter display bezels might look like. Rumor has it that Apple will unveil a potentially similar iPhone 20 Pro design with a curved glass look by next year while Tecno's new phone design remains a concept for now.

Xiaomi has officially confirmed the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max for the Chinese market. The company has also revealed the design of the Redmi K100 Pro Max along with a few specifications.

Anthropic went back through 141,006 test runs and found three cases where Claude reached out of the test environment and broke into real company systems. One model built a malicious Python package and uploaded it to PyPI. Why the models thought they were still in a simulation, and what it means if you use Claude.

Powered by a Raspberry Pi microcontroller, this DIY timepiece offers plenty of room for customization while remaining relatively simple to assemble. Its design relies on a compact touchscreen display that directly integrates the processing hardware.

Asus has officially launched the Pad T3201 tablet in India with a two-stack tandem OLED panel. The tablet features a 13 MP rear camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor, and a decent 9,000 mAh battery with 45 W wired charging support.

Targus has released the EcoSmart keyboard and mouse to help save the earth by using recycled materials while eliminating batteries through wired USB-C connectivity. This also eliminates downtime when batteries run out and wireless lag.

With a stylish design, solid components, and a competitive price tag, the new Sweep 20 is an e-bike tailored for urban commuting and powered by a Bosch motor.

A new software update is rolling out to several Garmin smartwatches, bringing a range of performance improvements. The release aims to enhance the user experience across select Forerunner, Venu and Vivoactive models.

EA CEO Andrew Wilson received $38.6 million in fiscal 2026 compensation (305 times the median employee’s pay) as the company laid off staff across several Battlefield studios. An SEC filing also details his personal access to EA’s private jet and a potential exit package worth up to $125 million.

Microsoft’s planned Xbox Series X|S price increases reportedly will not prevent the company from losing roughly $150 per console, as surging memory costs squeeze already-thin hardware margins. The review examines how AI-driven chip demand is pushing prices higher across the gaming industry, reversing the traditional trend of consoles becoming cheaper over time.

A global Xbox Series X|S outage unexpectedly blocked some disc-based games, exposing a flaw in Microsoft’s offline entitlement system. Microsoft called the failure unacceptable and said it is developing a fix to ensure physical games remain accessible during future service disruptions.

Lenovo has finally released its long-awaited Surface Pro alternative. Available internationally, the ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 comes with Intel Panther Lake processors, a 120 Hz display, optional 5G cellular connectivity and 32 GB of RAM, for the time being.

HP has finally released one of its more budget-oriented consumer laptops with Intel Panther Lake processors. Available in the US, the new OmniBook 5 14 starts at $1,289 but can be configured with up to a 16-core processor, 32 GB of RAM and a 2.8K OLED display combining a 120 Hz refresh with 1,100 nits peak brightness in HDR mode.

Epic Games Store has revealed the next two titles that will be free to claim: Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together. Both games will become available starting August 6, and users will have one week to add them to their libraries.

Samsung has officially acknowledged the Galaxy Tab S12 and Galaxy S26 FE for the first time. The Galaxy Tab S12 was mentioned among the company's premium products scheduled for the second half of 2026, although the exact tablet lineup remains unconfirmed. The Galaxy S26 FE was also confirmed to be in the works.

Subscribers enjoy a steady stream of day one Xbox Game Pass games. Unfortunately, Microsoft may no longer be able to justify cannibalizing its own sales. A Forbes journalist suggests the Fable release date could coincide with the subscription service losing benefits.