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Leaked Pixel 11 Pro photos show a dune-colored Pixel box and a matte black demo unit, with a telephoto redesign visible ahead of the Made by Google event.

A South Korean probe has successfully captured images showing the effects of the impact of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage on the Moon. Further observations are planned in the coming days to better understand the consequences.

Casio's F-91WF has been confirmed to sell for about $48 in Thailand. We priced 18 mm nylon straps on AliExpress between $0.99 and $4.85, meaning a standard F-91W plus a band ends up near $25. The catch is fitting the strap, not cost, since spring bar clearance is tight.

The Short Games Showcase is a new game collection on Humble Bundle. It features a total of 14 titles that come with proper Steam Deck compatibility ratings. The combined retail value is $166, but all of them can be scored for $12, and there's a $6 tier.

The Pixel Watch 5 launches in a few days, and ahead of its unveiling a leak has revealed a special edition will also be available. Called the Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Edition, it will have a special strap made for workouts.

Anyone building a gaming PC themselves should not blindly trust the specifications provided by case manufacturers. Noctua has conducted its own measurements and found over 50 instances in which a fan does not fit into a case, even though the manufacturer’s specifications list it as compatible.

Alldocube has teased the iPlay 80 mini Turbo for the global market. From the initial announcement, it seems that this is a rebrand of the mini 4 Pro that the brand released in China in June 2026. If this stands true, it will be an affordable tablet with a 120Hz display and Dimensity 7400.

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro (Max) were spared from Apple’s major price hike in June. However, that could change in just a few days, as rumors suggest that Apple is responding to the DRAM crisis by reducing production volumes and raising prices.

The Motorola Edge 70 Neo has been spotted in render images for the first time. The presumably compact mid-range smartphone will apparently be available in four colors and is equipped with a 200-megapixel main camera.

Almost a year after launching the Z9X 4K portable projector, Xgimi has released an upgraded version. The new model is sold as the Z9X High Brightness Edition, and it features the latest tri-color laser which has a higher brightness and dynamic contrast ratio than the one in the standard Z9X.

Clemson University students have unveiled the BMW-sponsored Deep Orange 17, a lightweight solar-electric prototype designed to generate more energy than it consumes during a typical 12-mile city commute.

The fantasy Western RPG Arco combines a dark revenge story with an unusual combat system. The indie title is now 60% off on Steam for the first time, bringing the price down to $7.99.

Four of the five Casio watches released in Japan on August 7 are already listed below Casio's own pricing in the country. Yodobashi has the Pro Trek PRJ-B001EX-1JR at ¥26,400 against ¥33,000. The new Edifice EFS-S660 is the only one holding firm for now. Stock seems to be moving fast.

KTC has expanded its budget monitor lineup with the newly released H32U6, a 31.5-inch 4K display designed primarily for home and office use. Priced at a highly competitive $300, the monitor utilizes an Edge-LED backlit VA panel featuring a standard 60Hz refresh rate alongside HDR10 support.

The US government has been using Mario, Pokémon and other Japanese brands in political social media posts. Japan is now reportedly asking the Trump administration to stop.

Rockstar Games has suddenly started following several well-known streamers and other prominent accounts on Instagram, some of them with ties to GTA. Fans suspect this could point to a new promotional campaign for GTA 6, although NoPixel V may also be involved.

Motorola has launched the Moto Pad 70 in India with a 12.1-inch 2.5K display, MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor and 5G connectivity. The tablet also features 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a 10,200 mAh battery and a bundled Moto Pen.

Cruelty Squad, one of the strangest immersive sims on Steam, has received a massive discount during Cyberpunk Fest. Beneath its deliberately grotesque visuals sits a remarkably well-reviewed tactical FPS with an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating.

Many Xiaomi phones are about to get a new look pretty soon in the form of an update to HyperOS 4, whose liquid glass redesign has now been leaked in official promo images. Xiaomi hardware fans are also in for a treat, as there’s now a first look at the unfolded display of the upcoming Xiaomi Mix Fold 5, which is expected as early as the beginning of September, weeks before the Xiaomi 18 launch.

With the eWAY 6.1, manufacturer Superior aims to deliver swift and comfortable urban commutes. The city e-bike features a Bosch mid-drive motor paired with a special front suspension setup.

AMOLEDs are considered the highest-quality display panels for cell phones. However, they also have drawbacks, as we’ll show using a specific example: The affordable Motorola Moto G47 uses an IPS display instead and is therefore even better suited for a certain group of users.

Chuwi has launched the GTBook X Laptop GamingBook with an Intel Core 7 230H and a dated GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU. The laptop also features a 144 Hz display, upgradeable DDR5 memory and two M.2 SSD slots.

Following last week's 3C certification confirming charging speeds for the Xiaomi Pad 9 and Pad 9 Pro, tipster Digital Chat Station has shared additional details on the tablets' display size, panel type, and battery capacity.

Juiced has introduced the new e-bike, the Scrambler Hardtail, with a dual battery. The company’s latest electric bike now comes with a dual-battery version, which further offers up to 120 miles (200 km) of range on a single charge. Plus, it boasts a 1,764 W peak rear hub motor, delivering 90 Nm of torque.

OpenAI is scrapping the message limit for ChatGPT Free and Go and making GPT-5.6 Luna the default model. Check today, though, and the unlimited chats are not there yet: they arrive in the week of August 10. Here is what already works and where the limits stay.

With a foldable phone, you have to make compromises on the camera—is this still true? The Motorola Razr Fold aims to prove otherwise and has topped the DxOMark rankings ahead of all other foldables. We’ve now had the chance to test it ourselves and can say whether we agree with that assessment.

SK hynix approved 54.3 trillion won for new DRAM and NAND fabs on August 7. The first cleanrooms open in December 2028 and June 2029, and the company says it will install equipment only as demand warrants — not a near-term fix for RAM prices.

The Urrun 10 is an e-bike with a mid-drive motor that is well-suited for off-road riding, but it can also be adapted for everyday commuting. Its range can be extended with an optional battery.

MSI has reportedly put its MPG 271KRAW18 monitor, first shown at this year's Computex, on hold indefinitely. The 27-inch Mini LED display was built around a dual-mode panel offering 5K at 180Hz or 1440p at 330Hz.

Casio's MRW-240H trio left preorder and went on sale in Japan on August 7 at ¥6,050 (~$38) each. The dive-styled analog offers a rotating aluminum bezel, 10-bar WR and date, but uses acrylic glass. Japanese retailers already list it for cheaper.

The Huawei MatePad SE 11 and MatePad 11.5 are now available for purchase in India. The two tablets target different price segments, with the MatePad 11.5 offering a PaperMatte Display, a bigger battery, and an included keyboard.

The HMD Touch AI, which launched in China earlier, is reportedly heading to more markets. The feature phone offers 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity, AI features, and a 2MP rear camera.

Rockstar Games will likely prioritize the single-player aspect of its crime adventure. A Bloomberg insider does not expect a GTA 6 Online announcement soon. With updates, the multiplayer GTA Online may sustain its blistering sales pace fueled by microtransactions.

Following multiple complaints from users about their devices getting bricked, Lenovo has now removed the BIOS version N3CN42WW from its website. However, the company still hasn't provided a solution for affected users.

On August 27, Netflix will showcase an extended look at GTA 6 exclusively. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick spoke with Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier and shared some more information about the event.

Lenovo has finally launched one of its long-awaited 14-inch laptops globally. Featuring a 120 Hz VRR OLED display and Intel Arc B390 graphics, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G7 Auto Twist has a trick up its sleeve in the form of a motorised display hinge. Battery life promises to be stellar too thanks to the Intel Panther Lake platform and a 75 Wh battery.

Casio is giving its legendary F-91W a fabric strap made from recycled materials, but the upgrade doesn't appear to be cheap. Based on early pricing in Asia, the new F-91WF could sell for nearly twice as much as the standard model.

The GPD Win Max 3 has reared its head again. Launching in August, the new handheld will start at $1,699 with 32 GB of RAM, a 165 Hz OLED display and an AMD Strix Halo processor. GPD plans to sell its Win Max 2 successor with up to 128 GB of RAM and 4 TB of storage, too.

Xiaomi has revealed new details about the upcoming Redmi K100 Pro Max. The smartphone will feature a 200MP main camera, a 5x periscope telephoto camera, and a Bose-tuned 2.1-channel speaker system.

Ugreen has released a new USB-C docking station globally. Powered by DisplayLink, the 15-in-1 dock supports up to four 4K/60Hz extended displays on both Mac and Windows and features 10Gbps USB ports, 2.5GbE connectivity, and up to 100W passthrough charging.

Some buyers are anxious for a GTA 6 pre-order option that features memorabilia. A leaker still expects another version to emerge, potentially during the Netflix extended look. The Take-Two CEO thinks the era of physical games has passed, but explained that Collector’s Editions may yet appear.

Lies of P is an action RPG that takes place in a fictional universe where you'll have to solve puzzles and face enemies in soulslike battles. But to succeed, you'll need to master your skills and weapons and make various decisions.

Just a few days after launching the Konkr Pocket Advance, Ayaneo has released the handheld in a new color. Called Peach Color, it has the same price as the other colors and is available to pre-order now with a $20 discount.

TOEM: A Photo Adventure is currently available at an 90% discount on Steam. The award-winning indie swaps combat for photography, puzzle solving and exploration, making it one of the more relaxing games that you can enjoy over a weekend.

Asus has introduced another Vivobook Pro 16 (2026) option with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 H 465 processor. Compared to the earlier Ryzen model, it comes with less memory and storage while keeping the same 16-inch 165 Hz OLED display.

Citizen’s new Promaster Seahawk x Sikorsky is a stealthy, MH-60R-inspired dive watch featuring a 43.5mm titanium case, Eco-Drive movement, and ISO-certified 200-meter water resistance. Priced at $575, this special edition watch is currently only available in the US.

Following teaser videos for the Pixel 11 Pro and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold generations, Google has just published their first promo video for the Pixel Watch 5. It mainly highlights one design trait, that Google sees missing in most of the competition.

Valve has received a brand new shipment of the Steam Frame, which is listed as containing VR controller + HMD + VR controller accessory.

Take-Two has defended GTA 6's $80 price tag and digital-only launch, arguing that modern game pricing has not kept pace with inflation and that more than 90% of its sales are already digital. CEO Strauss Zelnick nevertheless declined to rule out a physical disc release at a later date.

Luke Dale, the actor behind Hans Capon in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, is transforming a Prague basement into Nobleman, a candlelit, medieval-inspired tavern. Scheduled to open on October 1, 2026, the venue will serve British comfort food, Czech dishes, Sunday roasts, and beer.