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Jul 24, 2021
The new Nokia 110. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia jumps back into the feature-phone market with the new 110 4G

The Nokia 110 4G is this HMD Global brand's latest button-phone, released to the Indian market today (July 24, 2021). As the name suggests, it has 4G/LTE connectivity despite its basic feature-device nature. Besides that, it won't strain many pockets in more ways than 1 with a 1.8-inch QVGA display and 128MB of RAM.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 19:36
The "Motorola Edge 20". (Source: OnLeaks x PriceBaba)

The Motorola Edge 20 will have a flat display and an updated triple rear camera hump: new leak

Motorola is rumored to debut a new Edge 20 smartphone series later in 2021. Now, the prolific leaker OnLeaks has presented what are described as renders of its vanilla variant. They account for the specs mentioned in earlier leaks, and also hint at 2 color options and a central punch-hole selfie camera for its non-curved screen.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 16:40
An iPad Mini 6 render. (Source: FrontPageTech)

New leaks purport to raise, then dash, hopes for an iPad Mini 6 with a mini-LED display

The media outlet DigiTimes has released a report alleging that Apple has ordered up-to-date mini-LED panels for the upcoming 2021 iPad Mini. This new display tech is also found in the latest and most premium iPad Pro, and might thus represent a significant upgrade for its more affordable counterpart. However, a second tip has lost little time in shooting this rumor down.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 15:30
Battlefield 1 is now free for the keeps on Amazon and free to play this weekend on Steam. (Image Source: EA)

Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V free to keep for posterity on Amazon Prime Gaming, Battlefield 1 free to play this weekend on Steam

Amazon Prime Gaming is now offering new Battlefield titles for free for Prime customers starting with Battlefield 1 till August 4 followed by Battlefield V from August 2 through October 1. Prime members can claim the loot in Amazon Gaming and redeem the keys in the Origin desktop or web clients. Gamers can also experience Battlefield 1 Revolution on Steam for free this weekend.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jul 2021 15:07
Epic Games' new sale is on. (Source: Epic Games)

The Epic Games Store 2021 Summer Sale kicks off with up to 75% off some titles

Epic Games has announced that its store's Summer Sale 2021 event is now on. It contains deals such as 33% off Assassin’s Creed Valhalla or 20% off Days Gone. The platform has also released its usual choice of free games for the week, which currently include Defense Grid: The Awakening and Verdun.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 14:48
A new S21 FE render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | No launch for the Galaxy S21 FE at the August 2021 Unpacked event

Samsung is projected to provide a successor for the well-regarded Galaxy S20 FE at some point in 2021. According to the latest rumors, this will not fall on August 11, the date chosen for the OEM's next upcoming major product event. Therefore, an actual debut for the potentially popular mid-ranger remains uncertain at this point.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 13:31
The updated Satechi Mac mini USB-C hub features a M.2 SATA SSD enclosure. (Image: Satechi)

Satechi updates is Mac mini USB-C hub with an SSD enclosure

Satechi has updated its multi-purpose Mac mini USB-C hub. In addition to re-releasing it in the classic Apple silver color to match the new M1 Mac mini, the hub now also includes a built-in SSD enclosure.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Jul 2021 13:07
Nokia G20

76% Nokia G20 smartphone review - Affordable entry-level phone with a nice design

Cool fin. Nokia's G20 is an inexpensive smartphone with a large screen, a durable battery, and several cameras. In the test, we take a look at whether the smartphone from Finland can outperform other devices in its price range.
Mediatek Helio G35, PowerVR GE8320, 6.5", 197 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Jul 2021 11:17
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QY (source: Asus)

85% Asus ROG Strix G15 gaming laptop with Radeon RX 6800M and Ryzen 9 in review

Full AMD power! With the ROG Strix G15 G513QY, Asus adds a highly modern gaming laptop to its lineup that is fully geared towards AMD. The second-fastest mobile processor meets AMD's strongest mobile graphics card in the form of the brand-new AMD Radeon RX 6800M. Be careful, Intel and Nvidia!
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, Radeon RX 6800M, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 24 Jul 2021 10:30
Corning Gorilla Glass DX is heading to smartphone camera lenses. (Image: Corning)

Corning is bringing its Gorilla Glass to smartphone cameras, Samsung first in line

Corning has announced its first glass composite for use on smartphone cameras. Corning Gorilla Glass DX is to deliver both strong protection as well as let more available light reach a smartphone sensor.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Jul 2021 07:24
The Nvidia RTX 3090 is one of the best performing graphics cards on the market (Image: EVGA)

EVGA promises to replace RTX 3090 GPUs that have been bricked by Amazon's new online game

The California-based computer hardware company promises to replace the ultra-expensive graphics cards that have been damaged beyond repair by Amazon's New World MMORPG. Meanwhile, it remains unclear what is going to happen with other GPU models that have also been bricked by the game.
Enrico Frahn, 24 Jul 2021 00:44
Double milestone for the RISC-V community, (Image Source: René Rebe)

Computer scientist showcases world's first RISC-V-based Linux PC coupled with an AMD RX 6700 XT GPU

René Rebe managed to patch the Linux kernel to support the RISC-V processor along with the AMD RX 6700 XT card in around 10 hours. The GPU is not exactly fully functional, as it cannot yet run games, but it can render the GUI, 3D elements and also decode hi-res videos.
Bogdan Solca, 24 Jul 2021 00:37
A smartphone in need of repair. (Source: YouTube)

The FTC adopts new and seemingly right to repair-friendly policies

The United States' Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a crackdown on practices that make it harder for citizens or even organizations to fix electronics themselves or seek alternatives to first-party services. The Commission asserts that these new measures will benefit businesses and consumers alike.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 00:17
First Loongson CPU to integrate the new LoonArch microcode. (Image source: Loongson)

First Chinese CPU with proprietary instruction set launched by Loongson

The new Loongson 3A5000 processor is 50% faster than its predecessor and 30% more efficient, which puts it on the same level with AMD's first gen Ryzen processors. It packs 4 cores with no hyperthreading clocked at 2.3 - 2.5 GHz and supports DDR4-3200 RAM.
Bogdan Solca, 24 Jul 2021 00:01
Jul 23, 2021
OPPO presents its latest battery tech. (Source: OPPO)

The OnePlus 10 series might have 5,000mAh batteries

OPPO has unveiled its latest battery technology, which, as it claims, contains some significant performance and safety upgrades over the existing SuperVOOC 2.0 system. It is still rated for the same charging rate (65W), although its new structure might allow for greater capacity this time around. Therefore, the next-gen flagships from this OEM, not to mention its subsidiary OnePlus, could have larger batteries.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2021 23:11
MIUI 11 was installed on a first-generation iPhone SE with the use of the checkm8 exploit. (Image source: Vimeo - edited)

Hackers succeed in running MIUI 11 on an iPhone SE

Hackers have managed to get Xiaomi’s MIUI 11 Android skin running on an Apple iPhone SE by utilizing the known checkm8 exploit. A couple of video clips have been shared showing that MIUI 11 had been successfully installed onto the iPhone SE, although it’s unclear how well the Apple phone runs on the Xiaomi software.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2021 22:46
Framework Laptop USB-C concept is so simple and brilliant that it makes us wonder why bigger OEMs haven't thought of it yet

Framework Laptop USB-C concept is so simple and brilliant that it makes us wonder why bigger OEMs haven't thought of it yet

Tired of having manufacturers decide for you what ports you want or don't want? The Framework Laptop lets you choose exactly what you want and how many you want at up to four individual ports.
Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2021 22:00
New Fossil Group and Mobvoi smartwatches will not launch with Wear OS 3. (Image source: Google)

Forthcoming Mobvoi and Fossil Group smartwatches will not launch with Wear OS 3

Google has revealed that upcoming Wear OS smartwatches from Mobvoi, Fossil and its subsidiaries will not launch with its 'new unified platform'. Instead, new models will only receive Wear OS 3 next year, unlike those released by Fitbit and Samsung.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 21:26
Microsoft is yet to introduce Android app emulation in Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft launches Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.100 with more changes, improvements and bug fixes

Microsoft has released its latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build to the Programme's Dev Channel. Build 22000.100 introduces multiple changes and improvements to Windows 11, but it contains over a dozen known issues. The new build does address even more issues from Build 22000.71, though.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 20:56
The Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and Mi 10T Lite could lose their on-display selfie cameras for the Mi 11T iteration. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 11T with under-display camera and Snapdragon 888 could soon join the Mi 11 range’s ranks

It appears a Xiaomi Mi 11T smartphone could be in the works as a mysterious device from the Chinese OEM has been spotted in FCC listings. If Xiaomi is planning on releasing a Mi 11T, which could sport an under-display camera and SD 888 processor, then it’s likely there will be a Mi 11T Pro and Mi 11T Lite released at some point too.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2021 20:51
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 in review: Update provides for (slightly) more RTX 3070 power

Acer Predator Helios 300: From 100 watts to 110 watts - TGP increase through firmware update

The Predator offers a Core i7-10750H processor, a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and space for three drives (2x NVMe SSD, 1x 2.5-inch). In addition, there's a responsive Full HD display (IPS, 240 Hz) and quite good battery life.
Sascha Mölck, 23 Jul 2021 20:51
Wear OS 3 will reach the TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 by the middle of 2022 at the earliest. (Image source: Google)

Wear OS 3: Google confirms its new unified platform ditches all but two existing smartwatches

Google has confirmed which existing smartwatches will receive Wear OS 3, its 'new unified platform'. Only the TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3 are eligible, leaving the likes of the Fossil Gen 5, Gen 5E, Oppo Watch and Suunto 7 behind. Neither of Mobvoi's latest smartwatches will receive Wear OS until deep into 2022, either.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 20:46
The POCO F3 GT is a rebadged Redmi K40 Gaming Enhanced Edition that Xiaomi sells in China. (Image source: Xiaomi)

POCO F3 GT: Xiaomi launches its next cheap gaming smartphone with a 120 Hz AMOLED display and maglev triggers

Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest gaming smartphone, the POCO F3 GT. The device features a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC, a 120 Hz and AMOLED display, along with four cameras and support for 67 W fast charging.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 20:32
A "new iPhone" render. (Source: LeaksApplePro)

1TB 2021 iPhones may be back on the table, as is LiDAR for all variants

The idea of a new top-end 1TB SKU in the next-gen iPhone series has been raised and then shot down again in leaks emanating from market analysts trying to assess the new devices' specs and success ahead of their launch. However, the latest such tip asserts that this new option will indeed be announced by Apple during its upcoming product event.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2021 19:35
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS Laptop Review: AMD Zen 3 and 165 Hz 1440p Sweet Spot

86% Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS Laptop Review: AMD Zen 3 and 165 Hz 1440p Sweet Spot

AMD Ryzen 9 over Intel Core i9. Intel is no longer required for the ultimate gaming performance. Unlike the Strix Scar 15 G532, the Strix Scar 15 G533 has swapped all Intel Core options for liquid metal cooled AMD Ryzen processors alongside additional updates to the chassis, display, and graphics.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2021 19:02
A shot of the V7 Pro. (Source: Honor)

Rumor | The Honor V7 Pro tablet will launch with a purpose-made Dimensity 1300T SoC

Honor has announced that it will launch the V7 Pro soon, a tablet that, going by its new trailer, will debut with multiple high-end design trends. A famous leaker asserts that it will also do so with a new 5G Dimensity-series processor specifically made by MediaTek with its form-factor in mind. It is now rumored to launch later in July 2021.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2021 18:58
The Mi 11 will get the Memory Extension feature. (Source: Xiaomi)

Latest MIUI 12.5 build adds even more RAM to the Poco F3, Mi 10 and Mi 11 series

Ever wanted to download more RAM? Xiaomi's latest feature will allow some owners to do something of the sort. After offering a Memory Extension feature on the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G weeks ago, Xiaomi is set to bring a more impressive implementation to its premium phones including the Poco F3, Mi 10, and Mi 11 series.
Ricci Rox, 23 Jul 2021 17:38
Sony Xperia 1 III

87% Sony Xperia 1 III smartphone review - Camera phone with variable telephoto focal length

The smartphone for photo professionals? The third generation of Sony's flagship smartphone is also supposed to convince mainly with features for professional photographers. But the Sony-typical design and the high-resolution screen could also make it attractive for other users.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 6.5", 186 g
Florian Schmitt, 23 Jul 2021 16:24
The Dolphin emulator now has an integrated Game Boy Advance for compatible games. (Image via Nintendo, Dolphin w/ edits)

Dolphin, the popular GameCube and Wii emulator, now includes an integrated Game Boy Advance

The latest version of the GameCube emulator Dolphin includes an integrated Game Boy Advance, allowing players to enjoy games that rely on a connected Game Boy Advance. These include bonus features in games like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker as well as Game Boy Advance-controlled titles like Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles and The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures.
Sam Medley, 23 Jul 2021 15:16
The 2022 MacBook Air will have a Mini-LED display, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. (Image via Jon Prosser/RendersByIan)

Rumor | Kuo: MacBook Air will have Mini-LED display, M2 in 2022

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, known for numerous Apple predictions over the years, wrote in a recent letter to investors that Apple will introduce a new MacBook Air with a 13.3-inch Mini-LED display sometime in mid-2022. These rumors jive with other speculation that the Apple laptop will receive a significant design overhaul and the latest Apple silicon.
Sam Medley, 23 Jul 2021 14:32
Intel NUC 11 Extreme 'Beast Canyon' supports up to a Core i9-11900KB and an RTX 3090. (Image source: Intel)

Intel NUC 11 Extreme: Beast Canyon mini gaming PC can now be pre-ordered with up to a Core i9-11900KB processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs

The Intel NUC 11 Extreme may have an 8-litre chassis, but it can house up to an Intel Core i9-11900KB processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 GPU. The fastest NUC yet can finally be pre-ordered too, and in multiple configurations.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 11:41
The Maker Pi RP2040 retails for just US$9.90. (Image source: Cytron)

Cytron launches the Maker Pi RP2040, a cheap developer board with a Raspberry Pi microcontroller

The Maker Pi RP2040 is a particularly inexpensive developer board that is suitable for realising your own robotics projects. The Maker Pi goes for US$9.90 and features numerous connections.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 11:34
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The MateStation S costs €599 in some EU countries. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateStation S: Desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G comes to Europe for under €600

The MateStation S is the first desktop PC that Huawei has brought to Europe, having already released other models in China. The MateStation S features a Zen 2 CPU, comes with a 23.8-inch display and retails for €599. The MateStation S is relatively compact, too.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2021 00:49
Jul 22, 2021
Netflix customers can soon enjoy games as a complimentary addition to their existing subscription (Image: Thibault Penin)

Netflix's new gaming subscription will be free for existing customers

Netflix has officially confirmed recent rumors about its gaming expansion and announced that the new gaming features will be free of charge for existing customers. Furthermore, these games will not include any type of advertisements or in-app purchases.
Enrico Frahn, 22 Jul 2021 23:17
It seems Tim Cook would rather have the iPhone notch reduced than banished. (Image source: CNET - edited)

Apple iPhone 12S, not the unlucky iPhone 13, to come with a 25% smaller notch than the iPhone 12

The Apple iPhone 12S is already widely expected to come with a smaller notch than its iPhone 12 relative, and a leaker has offered up some specific measurements revealing a 25% notch width reduction. In addition, the potential iPhone 13 name may have been surrendered for the sake of superstition.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jul 2021 23:08
The 1100 might be getting a new variant soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumor | MediaTek will launch the new Dimensity 1100U SoC soon

MediaTek launched the Dimensity 1100 chipset for upper mid-range to mid-range smartphones in early 2021. Now, a prolific leaker claims that the OEM will release a new processor for the next couple of tiers down, and that it will be called the Dimensity 1100U. It is apparently destined for budget phones that could yet launch in 2021.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2021 21:55
With all the potential power inside it the M1X MacBook Pro will need a very efficient cooling solution. (Image source: Ian Zelbo/CamfilAPC - edited)

MacBook Pro 16 to come with exclusive top-end GPU and RAM options as leaker doubles down on revamped cooling solution claim

The MacBook Pro 16 will allegedly come with exclusive GPU and RAM spec options for those Apple laptop users who want more power and more cores from their MacBook Pro of choice. The source of this information has also doubled down on a claim that the 2021 MacBook Pro devices will feature a redesigned cooling solution.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jul 2021 21:01
The iQOO 7 in an alleged new edition. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Rumor | The upcoming iQOO 8 will debut with 160W charging

iQOO is said to launch an Android phone based on the new Snapdragon 888+ chipset soon, and will thereby replace a flagship with the OEM's top 120W Flash Charge technology. Now, a report from the Chinese media claims that its immediate successor will be the one to debut an upgrade that could fill its battery even faster.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2021 21:01
The futuristic biofuel cell looks like a prop from a science fiction movie (Image: UCSD)

The sweat from human fingertips could soon power smartwatches and other wearables

The innovative biofuel cells are capable of converting sweat and the pressure from your fingertips into electric energy, which could soon be enough to power smartwatches and other wearables and sensors. In the long term, this invention could also make integrated batteries obsolete.
Enrico Frahn, 22 Jul 2021 19:56
Oppo A54 5G

80% Oppo A54 5G smartphone in review: Solid camera in budget 5G phone

With a 90 Hz display. Cheap 5G smartphones are no longer a rarity. But the Oppo A54 5G offers very promising features that go beyond the latest mobile standard for less than 300 Euros (~$354). Our review clarifies exactly what these are.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G, Adreno 619, 6.5", 190 g
Mike Wobker, 22 Jul 2021 19:45
All iPhones released from 2022 onwards will feature 5G modems. (Image source: Daniel Romero)

Apple will only sell 5G-capable iPhones from next year onwards

According to a report, Apple is moving its entire iPhone product stack to 5G modems from next year. Undoubtedly, Apple will continue to sell regional variants, including models in the US with 5G mmWave antennas. The change will finally bring 5G connectivity to the iPhone SE, too.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2021 19:06
Fossil's next smartwatch will debut before 2022, Gen 5 pictured. (Image source: Fossil)

Fossil bills its next smartwatch as the 'best possible' for the Wear OS ecosystem

Fossil wants to launch the 'best possible' smartwatch later this year, or 'best possible' considering the constraints of Wear OS at any rate. Presumably, Fossil means the Gen 6, which it has teased will run not only Wear OS 3.0, but also hardware from Qualcomm.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2021 19:02
Pokémon Go Fest 2021 was a huge success for developer Niantic. (Image via Pokémon Go Live)

Pokémon Go proves it is still a money maker with two-day Pokémon Go Fest

Pokémon Go continues to pull in the bucks. After hitting US$5 billion in lifetime revenue earlier this year, this past weekend's Pokémon Go Fest 2021 pulled in over $21 million over just two days. The event also saw a flurry of activity from budding mobile Pokémon Masters.
Sam Medley, 22 Jul 2021 18:14
The OnePlus Nord 2 5G. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord 2 5G launched with a Dimensity 1200 and a main camera straight out of the OnePlus 9 Pro, starts at €399

OnePlus has now launched its main mid-range device for the year, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G seeks to build on the relative success of last year's OnePlus Nord with a 90Hz AMOLED, 65 W charging, and a MediaTek Dimensity 1200, along with a €399 starting price tag in Europe.
Ricci Rox, 22 Jul 2021 17:25
The "Axon 30" (front) vs. the 20 (rear). Source: Weibo

The ZTE Axon 30's cutting-edge display allegedly outdoes its predecessor in a new leak

ZTE has confirmed that the Axon 30 will be its second-gen under-display camera smartphone on its late July 2021 launch. Now, new in-the-wild videos purport to showcase this aspect of the device ahead of this event. The leaks suggest that the OEM has improved greatly on its headline feature compared to its forebear in the Axon 20.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2021 16:55
The slimmest and lightest 14-inch convertible from Asus to date. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus readies slim and light 14-inch Chromebook Flip CX5400 premium convertible with Tiger Lake-U processors

The Flip CX5400 is powered by Intel's i7-1160G7 low-voltage processor that allows for a totally silent design. It also integrates 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, a 512 GB NVMe SSD, and 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors plus it features a high-quality 14-inch touchscreen with 1080p resolution and 100% sRGB color gamut. It will be available soon at just above $1,000.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Jul 2021 15:39
Surprisingly, this is not a first-gen Realme NUC. (Source: GizmoChina)

Realme's upcoming MagDart wireless charging series' design is allegedly captured in new renders

Realme's application to trademark the term "MagDart" led to pretty instantaneous speculation that the OEM is preparing what amounts to an Apple MagSafe clone for release in the near future. A tech blog purports to confirm this rumor outright with "exclusive" renders showing the accessories in question. They show a potentially appreciable take on the more up-to-date end of the category in question.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2021 15:39
The Orb X looks to offer the ultimate in gaming immersion. (Image: Cooler Master)

Cooler Master's Orb X pod aims to deliver the ultimate in immersive gaming experiences

Cooler Master has officially unveiled its Orb X gaming pod. The motorized enclosure features a 6-way adjustable seat for the ultimate in both immersion and comfort when gaming or working.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Jul 2021 10:59
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 WDS100T1X0E SSD Benchmarks

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 WDS100T1X0E SSD Benchmarks

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Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 WDS100T1X0E drive specs and benchmarks
The surprisingly good ADATA XPG Xenia 14 is now shipping starting at $1099 USD (Source: ADATA)

The surprisingly good ADATA XPG Xenia 14 is now shipping starting at $1099 USD

The manufacturer is currently offering $50 off for pre-orders until August 20. Additionally, an XPG headset, backpack, and mousepad will all be bundled with every pre-order to sweeten the deal even further.
Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2021 06:52

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