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BenQ has launched the iScreenBar at $189, calling it the first monitor light bar built specifically for the iMac. It mounts to the back of the 24-inch iMac with a magnetic clamp, draws power from the machine’s USB-C port, and lights an area of 33.5 by 19.7 inches at 500 lux without spilling onto the screen.

Dell has finally released its latest 13-inch XPS laptop globally with an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor. Also equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM, this new Panther Lake release promises to deliver significantly faster CPU and GPU performance than our recent Wildcat Lake-based review unit.

Commodore has unveiled the $377 Commodore 77, a Cyberpunk 2077-themed C64 Ultimate featuring a more powerful FPGA chip, extensive compatibility with classic games and peripherals, and exclusive design elements.

The Realme P4s 5G is a brand-new mid-range smartphone designed to combine an unusual design with excellent value for money. To achieve this, Realme has equipped the device with an exceptionally bright 144 Hz AMOLED display and a massive 8,000 mAh battery.

Lenovo has released one of its latest 15-inch laptops in more countries. Previously restricted to parts of Europe, the Lenovo V15 Gen 6 AMN is now available in East Asia and Southeast Asia with a choice of AMD processors, displays and a battery rated to last over 18 hours in official tests.

The Samsung Galaxy Quantum7 is official, featuring a water-resistant, 6.9-millimeter-thin body, six major Android updates, and a fast Samsung Exynos 1680 processor. However, the most unusual feature of the Galaxy Quantum series is no longer promoted in the latest model.

The Fitbit founders are back, launching a wearable that is intended to be far more than just a simple fitness and health tracker. In addition to sensors, Luffu Link features microphones, an LTE modem, and a GPS module, and is thus designed to potentially save lives.

Casio’s MTP-VT06 series watches are now officially available in India. The Japanese manufacturer has launched four models under the MTP-VT06 series, namely, MTP-VT06L-1B, MTP-VT06L-7B, MTP-VT06D-1B, and MTP-VT06D-7B. All four models feature ion-plated cases, three subdials, and two years of battery life.

Casio is expanding the Bluetooth-enabled F-B100W beyond Japan and the UK, with listings now live across several European markets. Priced at €59.90, the all-black F-B100W-1A is marked “coming soon,” with sales expected to begin within the next couple of weeks.

FujiShare, a free new iOS beta, writes up to seven Fujifilm film simulation recipes to the C1–C7 banks in one USB pass. It verifies each one and saves a restore point first. Posts pull settings from JPEG metadata, but the developer does flag a warranty risk.

Cuktech has launched the 25 SE power bank in the global market. It features a 25,000mAh rated capacity, 100W fast charging support, and an integrated cable. The retail price is $69.99, but there's a launch discount available.

Adaptalux’s Pod Mini 2.0 adds Bluetooth control, a sturdier aluminum front panel and improved power management to its compact macro-photography lighting hub. Its versatility is aimed at photographers seeking more flexible lighting setups.

Apple has released a new version of its infamous Polishing Cloth alongside today's Mac mini and Mac Studio refresh, cutting the price from $19 to $9. The new SKU replaces the original model outright, though Apple has not detailed what, if anything, changed beyond the price.

The Piston V is a unique mini PC with a 4-inch touchscreen display. Powered by a capable Ryzen AI 9 365 APU, the gaming mini PC is now available for purchase via its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.

Lenovo has launched the Legion Y700 Infinite in China with a 2.5K 165 Hz OLED display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It offers up to 24 GB of RAM and 5G, with prices starting at CNY 4,999 (about $744).

Seiko and Amnibus have opened orders for a D.Gray-man collaboration watch themed on Allen Walker. The 37.5 mm gold-plated case is just 5.9 mm thick, with a raised silver pentacle at 12 and a Timcanpy-engraved caseback.

Now that Olympus has parted ways with Micro Four Thirds, and Panasonic has only sporadically released new mFT cameras over the past few years, concerns about the system’s future have grown. Panasonic is now reissuing three popular lenses, thereby breathing new life into the system.

Lenovo has introduced a 4G-equipped variant of the ThinkPad X14 Gen 1 laptop over in China. The Intel Panther Lake-powered laptop sports up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM and can cost as much as $3,200.

FiiO has released the delayed successor to its KA17 flagship dongle — QX11. It features dual ES9069Q DACs with a dedicated gaming mode, up to 800 mW per channel, dual USB-C ports with 45 W PD passthrough, a built-in microphone and AI noise cancellation.

Lenovo has released another budget 14-inch laptop to rival the MacBook Neo. Available internationally, the Lenovo V14 Gen 6 AMN combines modern AMD processors with upgradeable M.2 storage and a battery rated for over 19 hours of usage in official tests.

Lenovo has released one of its latest 15-inch gaming laptops in more countries. Launching globally, the company has confirmed when the LOQ Essential 15IRH11 will go on sale in Europe. Lenovo has revealed Eurozone pricing for its new 15-inch gaming laptop, too.

The Asus VM61 with the Intel Core i5 13500H is a new mini PC that has been introduced in China. It has a compact design, features two M.2 slots for SSDs, can be powered via USB-C, and supports up to 32GB of RAM. The launch price is CNY 3,999, about $595.

Lenovo has released a new cloud gaming handheld. Available in China, the Legion C700 combines a 120 Hz display with TMR joysticks, Hall effect triggers and an 8,000 mAh battery. The handheld contains a 4 nm chipset and runs Android 16 too, despite its focus on cloud-based gaming.

Apple's fall Mac refresh pairs a 2 nm M6 chip for the Mac mini with a radically scaled-up M5 Ultra chip for the Mac Studio, each aimed at a very different corner of the lineup. The generational gains on paper are steep, but the systems they power come with steep price tags.

Apple has finally released a new high-end desktop workstation globally. Replacing M3 Ultra and M4 Max variants, the Apple Mac Studio now includes the M5 Max and M5 Ultra, as well as up to 256 GB of RAM and 16 TB of storage. Apple has confirmed when 512 GB of RAM variants will be available, too.

The Apple M6 is official and will first be shipped as part of the brand-new Mac mini, which is also available with an Apple M5 Pro at a higher price. Apple claims the M6 delivers up to four times the performance, though these figures should be taken with a grain of salt.

Asus has put the ROG Gjallar on sale in the US at $600, making it the first soundbar the Republic of Gamers brand has shipped. It runs a 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos configuration with four 50mm drivers, two 27mm tweeters and a 6.5-inch 65W wireless subwoofer on a dedicated 5GHz link.

Garmin has released a new set of high-end smartwatches. Cheaper alternatives to the Fenix 9 Pro that has also arrived today, the Fenix 9 boasts a brighter AMOLED display than its predecessor, more memory and up to 29 days battery life.

Asus has announced the ROG Flux Charger Dock, a charging and connectivity hub with up to 260 W of total power. It can deliver up to 140 W to a laptop through USB-C and includes HDMI 2.1, multiple USB ports, a 1.9-inch LCD and five charging modes.

Shanling has unveiled the Q2 portable music player for fans of high-resolution audio and Tidal music streaming. Its quad-DAC supports high-power balanced headphones, while its bidirectional Bluetooth transmitter/receiver can be used to connect a variety of wireless sources and outputs. It supports microSD cards up to 2 TB.

Sony has officially launched the Xperia 10 VIII in the global market. Unfortunately, Sony fans aren't getting any major upgrades with the latest generation of the Xperia smartphone. It still offers the same design, screen, and Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor as the last-generation model.

Ugreen has released a new 3-in-1 charging station for the iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Alongside 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging, it packs a built-in fan that can cool phones to as low as 11°C and a smart display for checking battery capacity and health.

TiMate’s GripNGo Vault is a compact titanium 6-in-1 multi-tool combining screwdriver bits, a utility blade and an inkless pen in a keychain-sized design. Worldwide shipping is planned for December 2026.

Titan Army has introduced a brand new 5K mini LED gaming monitor with dual mode functionality. The monitor features a healthy array of features, including 99% coverage of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamut.

Lenovo has released a new ThinkCentre mini-PC internationally. A mere 1-litre in size, the ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 7 combines up to 32 GB of RAM and dual M.2 2280 SSD slots with modern Intel Wildcat Lake processors.

Xiaomi has unveiled the AI Cube engineering prototype, a mini PC that combines its Xring O3, O100 and D100 chips for local AI model deployment. The system supports 120B and 3B models and can deliver up to 150 W performance.

A Chinese company is copying one of Leica’s most legendary lenses – and offering the copy for the equivalent of about $280, just about one-tenth the cost of the used Leica counterpart. Despite the low price, Mandler promises decent image quality and a high-quality metal body.

Casio’s fully analog Pro Trek PRJ-01AE-8 is now available in the US for $230, offering a lightweight, solar-powered design with 100-meter water resistance. Its crown-locking rotary bezel, phosphorescent dial, and included carabiner add practical outdoor utility.

AceMagic has now introduced a new variant of its F2A mini PC powered by a capable Intel Panther Lake chip. The mini PC comes equipped with 32 GB of RAM, a terabyte of storage, and a healthy array of ports including dual 2.5G Ethernet.

CD Projekt Red has confirmed a 2028 release window for The Witcher 4, raising questions about physical copies as Sony prepares to end new PlayStation game disc production in 2028.

Xiaomi has quietly released a new budget smartwatch outside China. Now sold in Europe, the Redmi Watch 6 Active has arrived in three colours, each with a bright AMOLED display and compatibility for connecting to Android or iOS devices.

Lenovo has released a new alternative to the MacBook Neo in more countries. Eventually launching globally with an optional OLED display, the IdeaPad Slim 3 14IWC11 combines Intel Wildcat Lake processors with up to 32 GB of RAM and a battery rated for 21 hours of usage between charges.

Xiaomi has officially released a new budget smartwatch. Available with a 1,500-nit AMOLED display, the Redmi Watch 6 Lite is also said to last up to 18 days on a single charge.

Ugreen has started selling a new 2-in-1 wireless charger in the US. Designed to charge an iPhone and AirPods simultaneously, the stand supports 25W Qi2 charging and features a built-in cooling fan and battery health monitoring display. Update (August 24 02:48 PM CEST): The charger is now available in Germany.

The Honor Play 20A aims to set itself apart from the competition as an affordable mid-range smartphone featuring a secondary display in the camera module. Among other things, the secondary display allows users to take selfies with the higher-resolution main camera.

HMD Global has integrated the power bank directly into a feature phone, which is designed not only to deliver extremely long battery life but also to charge other devices. The phone features a particularly bright LED flashlight, a microSD slot, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Xiaomi is set to present its new Poco flagship phones shortly. The Poco F9 Pro and Poco F9 Ultra will launch globally next week, and will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Xiaomi has released the XRing O3, a 10-core "all-big" SoC built on TSMC's N3P node that ditches efficiency cores entirely. Its GPU reportedly leads rival mobile GPUs by a wide margin, while its CPU appears to rival Apple's M4 in raw throughput. It is also the first SoC to support LPDDR6 memory.

Niantic and Capcom's Summer of Hunters 2026 event brings the Tropical Cannon Gunlance, boosted rewards, and 24-hour Velkhana interceptions to Monster Hunter Now through September 6.

The Casio A130WE-3A and the A130WE-9A vintage watches are now available in India. The company has advertised these watches as "retro-futuristic," a fusion of digital and analog. Both get a square resin case paired with a stainless steel band. Plus, both feature world time across 48 cities and an amber LED backlight.