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Sony is reportedly planning to acquire a Japanese lens manufacturer for over $1.2 billion, which would allow the Japanese tech giant to expand its lens portfolio primarily with particularly fast zoom lenses, but also with several prime lenses.

Ahead of its August 5 unveiling, Huawei is teasing the MateBook Pro S with two bold claims: a significant weight advantage over Apple's MacBook Air M5 and a big jump in video playback time thanks to new battery chemistry.

The Flipper Zero undoubtedly popularized pocket hardware hacking, but its tiny directional pad, monochrome screen, and "toy" interface can feel restrictive during serious debugging. ESP32-Bus-Pirate offers a more flexible and substantially cheaper alternative.

Three years after the original model, Ozlo’s Sleepbuds 2 have finally launched. The earbuds have a few upgrades in store, including improved comfort, up to 14 hours of battery life, flexible sleep modes and expanded environmental tracking.

The Colorful Rimbook L1 Plus has been released, and it's a new AMD laptop that comes with a relatively dated APU, the Ryzen 7 7735HS. It has a lightweight chassis and features a 16-inch 120Hz display. The launch price is CNY 5,999, around $886.

Winamp and Deezer have signed a strategic partnership for Winamp to make a comeback, hopefully a successful one this time. The new Winamp Player will bring the customizability back, along with more modern streaming features.

The Google Pixel 11 will be available for pre-order starting August 12. In its latest teaser video, Google is once again inviting viewers to the launch event, highlighting the Pixel Glow RGB LED lighting. The Pixel 11 Pro is being promoted as the "next obvious move" after Google services.

The recently released Samsung S90H is already discounted by $500 on Amazon. With a matte coating, the 55-inch OLED TV outperforms its LG C6 rival in rejecting reflections. Gaming is boosted by low input lag, but the lack of Dolby Vision could scare off movie buffs.

With its foldable 18-inch display, the Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate Design is one of the most unusual laptops on the market. In a few days, the device will be succeeded by a new model featuring design updates, a brand-new Kirin X90 Plus ARM chip, and a stylus.

The Galaxy S26 FE will be the cheaper alternative to the Galaxy S26, and previous leaks have showcased the tweaked design, as well as faster charging speeds. Now, its pricing, color options, and release date have leaked.

The Sovol M1D is a new 3D printer featuring independent dual toolheads combined with a fast tool-changing mechanism. Depending on the print job, this setup can significantly speed up production times. Given its feature set, the pre-order pricing remains surprisingly competitive.

The first buyers have already received their Steam Machines, but the waiting list is long. Valve has now provided an update on the maximum wait time customers can expect for the console and, on this occasion, released a new version of Proton that adds FSR 4.1 support to the Steam Machine.

AMD has introduced the Radeon RX 9050 as its new entry-level RDNA 4 graphics card for 1080p gaming. The $279 GPU comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while a separate 4 GB version will only be available in pre-built OEM systems.

Epson has officially launched three premium document scanners under the A3 flatbed lineup, namely, the DS-51000WN, the DS-61000WN, and the DS-71000WN. All three document scanners feature a 4.3-inch LCD screen, smart scanning modes for books and photos, and built-in wireless, Ethernet, and USB connectivity.

Samsung Messages may be gone, but a new third-party app brings back its look and adds RCS support via Google’s platform. It’s not an official Samsung replacement, but it might be the closest thing yet for Galaxy users who don’t want to switch to Google Messages.

Asus has introduced a cheaper ROG NUC 16 configuration powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX. The 3L gaming mini PC undercuts the Core Ultra 9 model by a massive $1,300 while still packing 32GB RAM and a discrete RTX 5060 Laptop GPU.

A 96% positive Steam rating speaks for itself: Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun remains one of the platform's most beloved stealth tactics games years after its release. Right now, it's available at 90% off and costs just $3.99 until July 30.

Timex's latest collaboration with Todd Snyder gives the beloved Marlin a polished summer refresh, pairing Mediterranean-inspired sunburst dials with a stainless steel mesh bracelet and hassle-free quartz movement.

Huawei has publicly unveiled its Kirin XE90 and X90 Plus PC processors, positioning them as high-efficiency and high-performance processors, respectively, despite ongoing sanctions. The chips will debut in the MateBook Pro S and MateBook Fold Ultimate Design, with Huawei claiming notable performance gains while withholding detailed specifications.

Apple Upgrade is now live in the US. Users can now use the service to lease an iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, or iPad for a monthly fee for a set term. At the end of the term, users can return the device they've leased and upgrade to something new. Framework apparently hates this system.

Gamescom 2026 is set to take place in Cologne at the end of August, and Microsoft is pulling out all the stops for the Xbox’s 25th anniversary: more than 20 games, 140 gaming stations, and several playable demos for high-profile titles like Metro 2039 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are on the agenda. On Reddit, however, the mood remains surprisingly subdued.

The Huawei MateBook Pro S has been officially showcased, and it's set to launch alongside other new products on August 05, 2026. Ahead of the full unveiling, the brand has confirmed that this thin laptop will weigh around 1.5x less than the MacBook Neo.

The Japanese boxed edition of GTA 6 doesn't include a disc – only a download code, which expires just 170 days after launch. As a result, even unopened copies could become worthless after only a few months, prompting widespread criticism from the community.

Players who usually aim to build as big as possible in city builders will have to completely rethink their strategy in Flooded – because your island keeps shrinking over time. The unusual city builder is currently 90% off on Steam until August 3, dropping to its lowest-ever price of just $1.29.

Beast of Reincarnation pre-orders are open across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox ahead of its August 4, 2026 launch. See editions and pre-order bonuses.

Unity and Epic Games have demonstrated for the first time how a Unity game can run inside an Unreal Engine environment. While it may sound like little more than a technical curiosity, the technology could save developers a great deal of work – and make Fortnite an even bigger platform for games.

A forum member's test of a USB-C-rechargeable AAA battery pack costing an equivalent of $2.3 found its actual capacity was only about 380 mAh per unit, underscoring how important it is to be critical when bargain hunting. Measurements and a teardown photo are included.

The Google Pixel Watch 5 will be officially unveiled in exactly two weeks. The smartwatch has already been spotted in the official Google Health app ahead of its launch, confirming earlier design leaks. The Pixel Watch 5 may be easy to repair but could be equipped with an older processor.

Home Assistant app version 2026.7.2 is now available for iOS users of the smart home software. This release brings two new commands for the recently updated Kiosk Mode.

Corsair Cove could bring the current pirate craze sparked by Windrose into the city-building genre. The game already looked promising when it was first announced – and the first reviews continue to fuel optimism.

A fresh certification hints that Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE will continue with 45W wired charging, like last year’s model. The phone is shaping up to be a modest refresh, with the Exynos 2500 chip and a redesigned camera module expected to headline the changes.

A prominent leaker has shared new details regarding the expected launch windows for the next generations of flagship camera phones from Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo. Xiaomi is apparently keeping a close eye on the expected iPhone Ultra launch in early September while Oppo Find X10 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro could launch before the Xiaomi 18 Pro this year.

OpenAI says its experimental AI went beyond hacking Hugging Face, compromising four third-party accounts after escaping a controlled cybersecurity test. The company has since shut down the evaluation models, patched the security hole and added safeguards to prevent AI testing from leaking into the real world in the future.

Garmin has released software version 9.19 for two of its cheaper running smartwatches. This is a relatively minor update, tackling a workout-related issue for the Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 wearables.

Microsoft's KB5101684 preview update brings File Explorer unit fixes, more secure Windows Hello external fingerprint support, and Voice Isolation.

Two Anthropic researchers used Claude to find a flaw in Safari. Apple closed it with iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 and names the AI model in its acknowledgments. In total the update fixes 87 vulnerabilities. Apple also explains why your iPhone runs warmer right after the update.

The OnePlus Pad 4 offers impressive battery life. This massive tablet has enough space for a large battery and outperforms similarly sized competitors when it comes to endurance. We’ve analyzed the battery life in detail.

Garmin has released a new update to one of its latest high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update brings over a dozen improvements to the Fenix 8 Pro and associated smartwatches.

The Xiaomi NAS, which was recently released in China, has UPS support, and the company has just launched a new power supply for it. It has an 18Wh battery capacity, and there's no need for an additional USB cable. The launch price is CNY 349, about $51.

Motorola’s legendary Razr was an incredibly thin and innovative flip phone in the early 2000s that even put Samsung to shame. While the Razr Ultra 2026 (Razr 70 Ultra), as a clamshell foldable smartphone, is still impressive, it offers hardly any new features compared to last year’s model.

Lenovo has finally released one of its latest 14-inch laptops globally. A convertible laptop, the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 G6 IPL combines Intel Panther Lake processors with upgradeable SODIMM RAM and a battery that is said to last over 20 hours in official tests.

Divoom’s FlowToo is a portable 10‑watt Bluetooth speaker designed to double as a travel‑friendly alarm clock and a focus aid, while also offering over 90 white‑noise sounds for relaxation and sleep.

Beyerdynamic’s new DT 275 Pro is a lightweight on‑ear monitoring headset built to deliver clear speech and sound while recording audio in noisy environments. It offers strong passive isolation, user‑replaceable parts, and a flexible cabling system at a $149.99 price point.

Lenovo has finally released its latest 15-inch gaming laptop globally. Now available in the US with up to 48 GB of VRAM, the Legion 7 15ASH11 also contains an 84 Wh battery, a 165 Hz OLED display and a choice of powerful AMD Strix Halo processors with Radeon 8060S iGPUs.

Keychron previously revealed the G6 HE, a new wireless gaming mouse that uses hybrid optical-magnetic mouse switches, but the peripheral maker has also announced a new custom gaming mouse firmware that is entirely open-source.

Former Nintendo of America employees Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang praised the integrity of leaders including Satoru Iwata and Shuntaro Furukawa, as well as the company’s emphasis on job security. However, they criticized Nintendo’s demanding pace, poor work-life balance, limited opportunities for advancement, and repetitive roles.

Garmin is rolling out a new software update aimed at improving several of its smartwatches in multiple areas. Shipping with fresh bug fixes, the update is available across the entire Instinct 3 series, including the Instinct E and Instinct Crossover AMOLED.

Ugreen has started selling its ultra-slim 100W charger in the US. The new accessory is designed to fit into hard-to-reach outlets and can charge three devices at once, but it costs nearly three times as much as it does in China.

Casio's Oceanus Manta OCWS7000AP1A, featuring Awa indigo-dyed mother-of-pearl sub-dials, is now available in the US at $1,900. It's limited to 800 pieces worldwide — a smaller, separate run from its 1,300-piece Japanese release.

The Nokia 250 4G Smart has surfaced in a new leak revealing its design and key specifications. The feature phone is tipped to offer 4G connectivity, a USB-C port, and a 2.8-inch display.