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Sony has filed a patent, application number 18/314775, describing an AI-controlled decoy account system designed to identify scammers, spammers, cheaters, and potential predators on PlayStation. The account, described as a pseudo account, is built to mimic the messaging behavior of a targeted demographic and is monitored by a large language model.

Timex has recently added two Peanuts x Expedition Acadia references at $119 each — they are the cheapest entries to its Snoopy range. The TW2Y84600 has a green dial and the TW2Y84700 cream, both in 40 mm resin cases with silicone straps and 50 m water resistance.

The upcoming Lords of the End Times DLC will unlock Immortal Empires without requiring players to own the previous games.

A Nubia Z70 Ultra gets sandwiched between two desktop CPU coolers, with the goal of turning the phone into a full desktop replacement and a gaming machine.

Alldocube has launched the iPlay Mini 4, a compact Android tablet with an 8.4-inch 90Hz display, Unisoc T7300 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and 4G connectivity. The tablet weighs 300 grams, runs Android 16 and has a 6,050mAh battery with 18W charging.

The recent solar eclipse demonstrated once again that AI features in modern smartphones can backfire massively. Numerous social media posts and a camera comparison test against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL exposed a major flaw in Xiaomi's AI, that apparently cannot tell the sun from the moon.

With the new Xiaomi 17T, Xiaomi introduces its Vision Care technology, featuring an eye‑friendly OLED display with four TÜV certifications. The more compact 17T Pro variant is specifically aimed at users who are sensitive to PWM and experience discomfort from flicker caused by brightness control. We examine how Xiaomi’s marketing claims compare with our review results.

There will be a dire lack of "Ultra" phones on the market next year. Xiaomi is rumored to have canceled development of the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, and a new leak now indicates that the Oppo Find X10 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra will also not be available globally.

James Webb has spotted a bizarre cosmic object that could be the first known “black hole star” — a massive black hole surrounded by a star-like envelope of gas roughly the size of the Solar System. The discovery may also help explain the mysterious “little red dots” frequently seen in the early universe.

Timex's Marlin Jet Titanium Automatic GMT, unveiled in early July pairs a 40 mm titanium case with a domed Hesalite crystal and a second time zone, at $549. Timex doesn't specify caliber, though it has been identified as a Seiko NH34A. Preorders ship in October.

Foldable phones can be really expensive—Motorola knows this, too—and with the Razr+ 2026, it offers a model that incorporates some of the most popular features of the Ultra model but is still more affordable. Perfect for bargain hunters?

As of August 6, Timex has added two leather-strap references to its Weekender New England Chronograph line at $189 each. The TW2Y85000 has a cream dial and the TW2Y85200 black, both in 40 mm steel with mineral crystal, 50 m water resistance and quick-release straps.

Timex's Deepwater Meridian 300 Titanium HEV Automatic features a 44 mm grade 5 titanium case with 300 m water resistance and an automatic helium escape valve at 10 o'clock. A Miyota 8215 runs inside. It opened for preorder in July at $999.

WhatsApp is testing an AI that detects scam messages directly on your phone. No message content leaves the device, and the encryption remains intact. The catch lies in Meta’s own description: It only checks who isn’t in your contacts. That’s exactly where the most dangerous scams lie.

An international design database is at the center of new rumors regarding a complete design change for Samsungs's upcoming camera flagships for 2027. Drawings suggest a shift to a horizontal camera bar, which could offer several advantages for future Galaxy S27 Ultra and Galaxy S27 Pro users.

Amazon has cut the price of the Audio-Technica ATH-R30x open-back reference headphones by 37%, dropping the price to their lowest ever. These headphones are designed to enable accurate editing with an openness similar to studio monitors.

Timex's Deepwater Meridian 200 Automatic GMT features a 21-jewel automatic with a 24-hour hand for the first time in the line. The 42 mm steel case comes with a two-tone ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal and 200 m water resistance. Three dials, $549 each, originally launched on July 30.

Timex has launched the Expedition Sierra Chronograph in two references at $179 each. The TW2Y89200 has a black dial on LWG leather; the TW2Y89300 a khaki dial on quick-release fabric. Both use 43 mm cases with 100 m water resistance and a date display.

The Steam Deck LCD battery came back in stock on iFixit last month, but with a much higher price tag. Now, its price has increased again, with the battery listed for $180.

Insomniac Games' latest effort may become one of the year’s best-selling PS5 games. Still, naysayers on X are dissuading buyers from pre-ordering Marvel’s Wolverine before its release date. The studio’s marketing director thinks algorithms are skewing opinions of the first-party title.

BYD’s premium Denza brand has launched the N8, which boasts a range of over 600 miles and fast charging times. While real-world range is likely to be lower under stricter testing standards, the N8 could still rank among the longest-range electric SUVs.

Overall smartphone sales in the US continue to fall as rising component costs, economic pressures and AI-driven demand for memory weakens supply and consumer spending. Budget smartphone sales plunged 64%, benefiting larger brands while squeezing smaller manufacturers out.

Humble has added a new bundle to the site called Built Differently: Builder Games. It includes 10 Steam Deck-compatible titles, with the lineup featuring titles such as Drill Core, Frostpunk, and more.

CD collectors are facing a strange new threat: some discs have begun cracking or even shattering because of chemical damage and fumes released by certain storage materials. The problem adds another risk to the long-term preservation of optical media.

Thanks to an online sale over at Lenovo, the very capable Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is now available with a major $167 discount for a limited time. This well-equipped tablet sports a powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, 128 GB storage, and 8 GB of DDR5 RAM.

Total War: Warhammer is a strategy game that lets you face other factions in your quest to conquer the Old World. But to succeed, you'll need to use different strategies and make the right decisions while leading your troops in real-time battles.

Shuttle has introduced a new version of its XPC Slim DH810 mini PC. Dubbed the DH810S, the new mini PC sports a slightly different I/O configuration, and is powered by Core Ultra 200S desktop CPUs from Intel paired with up to 96 GB of RAM.

Kingdom Hearts games have a strong following among cartridge and disc supporters. The 4th entry in the Square Enix and Disney RPG series now has a late 2027 release date. Still, a brief delay may push its launch past January 2028, when PlayStation ceases producing new PS5 discs.

Lenovo's Lunar Lake ThinkBook ultraportable just got a cheaper Chinese cousin, a Zhaoyang Yue Air 14, but a closer look at the listing suggests the "downgrade" isn't China only, but a global configuration hiding under new branding.

Sometimes it’s four years, sometimes six years of security updates for the same smartphone—with the Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70 Plus), we’re once again seeing conflicting information circulating about the update period. Why is that, and are users in Europe actually better off?

Take a close-up look at the new hand-painted keycap Razer just launched in our quick video preview!

Garmin has released a new update aimed at many of its recent high-end smartwatches. Not only has the new update left owners in the dark about the changes it contains, but it is also said to contain many of the same well established bugs found in older software.

Xiaomi is reportedly preparing three new Pad 9 series tablets with 11.2-inch, 12.5-inch and 13.3-inch displays, along with up to 120W charging. The lineup could launch in September alongside Xiaomi’s next flagship smartphones.

With the "BMW M Concept Neue Klasse", the German automaker provides a clear preview of its upcoming electric performance platform. The new sports model will also be simply called the BMW M3, rather than the iM3 or M3 Electric.

Rivian’s 2027 R1T and R1S adopt simplified Premium, Performance, and Quad trims, while the R1S adds long-requested second-row captain’s chairs and the R1T gains new all-season wheels. The updates leave powertrains largely unchanged but bring steep price increases, with the R1T starting at $79,990 and the R1S at $83,990.

The Alldocune iPlay 80 mini Turbo has been launched, and it’s essentially the global version of the Chinese mini 4 Pro. It sports a compact design, 120Hz display, thin and light chassis, and a microSD slot. This affordable tablet has a launch price of $199.99.

A major graphics card manufacturer warns that worsening shortages of GPUs, graphics memory, CPUs, and other components could drive up PC prices in the second half of 2026. Entry-level graphics cards are expected to be hit particularly hard as supply constraints intensify.

Is a mid‑range smartphone like the Xiaomi 17T, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, strong enough to run modern Android games? This gaming test examines whether its performance can deliver high frame rates in today’s top titles and whether it offers enough power to satisfy gamers.

Grand Seiko's new SBGA527 "Shirarahama Beach" is now official: a 50-piece limited edition exclusive to its Hawaii boutique. The titanium 62GS case measures 40 mm and houses the 9R65 Spring Drive. Pricing is unconfirmed but reported near $7,500.

An unannounced GMKtec mini PC has surfaced in a benchmark database with AMD's fastest Ryzen AI Max PRO chip onboard alongside 128GB of RAM.

Former Naughty Dog designer Benson Russell argues that remaking Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune is unnecessary because the original remains accessible on modern consoles and a major rewrite could undermine its identity.

HoYoverse has detailed its Gamescom 2026 Cologne exhibition plans for Zenless Zone Zero and confirmed a winter 2026 crossover with Honkai: Star Rail.

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is a 1986 Amiga classic, launched on 13 August across PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox for $19.99, with three modes including a new roguelite. Early Steam reviews sit at Mostly Positive, and the Metascore is 67 across seven critics.

Released in 1998, action RPG Hexplore is available for around $1 on Steam for the first time. While the game does not have many reviews, 90% of the Steam reviews it has received are positive, with several players describing it as a “hidden gem.”

HoYoverse reveals Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 "To Roll the Stars in Astropolis." Explore new banners, story chapters, and racing events starting August 26.

The Legion Y700 Infinite is about to launch in China on August 25, 2026, which is just a few days away. Lenovo has already confirmed a handful of key specs, and now, a new leak from a reputed source has revealed the other details of the OLED gaming tablet.

The C10M is a wall-mounted TV built around TCL's SQD-Mini LED display technology, and the standout feature is just how thin it is. The whole body stays 3.99cm deep, letting it sit flush against a wall for what TCL calls a wallpaper-like look.

Starting August 18, Battlefield 6 will be free to play for seven full days – but there’s a catch of up to 60 GB.

Until now, Jason has been considered the most likely traitor in GTA 6. However, a new fan theory turns that suspicion on its head: A striking image comparison suggests that a supposed ally could be playing a double game.

HP has released a new 16-inch laptop with Intel Panther Lake processors. Directly replacing a model we reviewed last year, the new OmniBook 5 16-inch also comes with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 16-core processor and a 1,100-nit OLED display that boasts a 120 Hz variable refresh rate, too.