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A rugged smartphone with a flagship processor, night vision and thermal imaging cameras, a built-in 220-lumen DLP projector, and a massive 17,600 mAh battery – the 8849 Tank 5 Pro is designed to be extremely versatile. The specs are impressive, but the price is correspondingly high.

HP has launched an updated 18-inch mobile workstation globally. Equipped with new Intel Arrow Lake HX Plus processors, the refreshed ZBook Fury G1i 18 still features up to 192 GB RAM, a 165 Hz display and 24 GB VRAM via the RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell Generation laptop GPU.

iQoo has unveiled the Neo 11 Ultra, a new flagship gaming smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M processor. The smartphone features a matte metal frame, a 50 MP main camera, a 144 Hz screen, and a large 9,100 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100 W wired charging.

Polaroid and The Pokémon Company have announced a nine piece limited edition collection for the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. The range covers three cameras, three film packs and three accessories. Pre-orders open on August 25 at polaroid.com and Pokémon Center in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

The Fairphone 6 Plus has finally launched, and while it keeps several features from its predecessor, it upgrades two major areas for a better performance. It is also the first Fairphone model that will be officially sold in the US.

Frogwares releases The Sinking City 2 on August 18, 2026. Explore flooded 1920s Arkham in this Unreal Engine 5 survival horror sequel for PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Segway has introduced the C2 Go and C2 SE electric scooters along with the S2 Kids self-balancing scooter for children. All are designed for local rides, with a range of about eight miles and a maximum speed of 10 mph or less.

MSI is re-releasing the Prestige 14 Flip AI+ in two limited editions. With a blue aluminum chassis and a Vincent van Gogh artwork on the display lid, the laptop could hardly look more eye-catching, but its technical specifications are also impressive.

Ninkear has launched a new mini PC dubbed the L20. This compact 0.66 L Mini PC sports a healthy array of ports and a relatively powerful Intel Core Ultra 5 "Lunar Lake" CPU with 16 GB of RAM.

Pixio has launched a new gaming monitor with four color options. The affordable 32-inch 4K IPS panel features dual-mode functionality, allowing customers to switch between 160 Hz and 320 Hz at 1080p and 4K, respectively.

The latest Garmin smart trainer is directly compatible with standard bicycles, transforming them into indoor trainers. The Garmin Tacx Neo 2T Smart Trainer with Zwift Cog and Click is said to offer an extremely realistic riding experience and comprehensive data tracking.

The printer weighs around 320 grams, connects over Bluetooth with NFC tap-to-pair, and prints through the Godox Cam app at 300 dpi with automatic lamination for water and fingerprint resistance. The photo printer is priced at 699 yuan (about $104) in China and comes bundled with a 10-sheet paper cartridge.

Creality has officially announced the Sparkx i7 Nano desktop 3D printer in Europe. The company’s new 3D printer has a compact design, a built-in 720p AI camera, and an integrated spool holder. Plus, it offers a print volume of 260 x 260 x 255 mm and a maximum printing speed of up to 500 mm/s.

LG has launched three new xboom party speakers. The Power 9000, Power 7000 and Power 5000 offer 440W, 340W and 260W of continuous output, respectively. They also come with AI karaoke, multicolor lighting, DJ effects, and Auracast support.

Ugreen recently launched the four-port Nexode Pro 100W fast charger in the UK, and now, the brand has quietly introduced it in the US. Available through Amazon, the charging brick has a discounted launch price of $54.99.

NerveLabs' Morrowind-inspired RPG The Lantern of the Laughless Saint is now in Steam Early Access, with a full open world, co-op support, and a completable main quest already in place.

Tamadenco has launched six semi-solid-state power banks in Japan, from 10,000 to 20,000 mAh. The gel-electrolyte cells promise lower fire risk and 2,000 cycles, though the 67 W output claim comes with a catch buried in the spec table.

Timex expands its Weekender New England collection with two understated 34mm time-only watches, featuring cream dials, quartz movements, and gold- or silver-tone cases. Priced at $139, the compact models pair interchangeable leather straps with 50-meter water resistance and a clean, casual design.

One Slice of Pizza Games released its medieval trading sim, Medieval Horse Dealer Simulator, on 17 August for $17.99. Early Steam reviews are all positive but too few for a score. There's a peak of 319 concurrent players and a GTX 960 minimum spec.

Xiaomi has released a new 25-inch gaming monitor. Available internationally, the Gaming Monitor G25i 2026 is relatively cheap too at ~$113. Still, Xiaomi's new gaming monitor still masters a 240 Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync Premium support and 400 nits peak brightness.

Casio has expanded the global availability of its Bluetooth-enabled ABL-100WE-2A and ABL-100WE-7A Vintage watches. The retro-styled models add step tracking, smartphone syncing, world time, alarms, and other practical features while retaining a replaceable battery with up to two years of life.

Dell has started selling new XPS 13 configurations with Intel's Core Ultra 7 355, up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. The laptop has a 13.4-inch 2,560 x 1,600 touchscreen with up to a 120 Hz refresh rate, starting at 14,464 yuan (around $2,145) in China.

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch laptop internationally. Equipped with a built-in numberpad, the V15 Gen 6 also boasts over 18 hours of battery life in official tests thanks to its 47 Wh battery and power-efficient AMD processors.

Vertical turntables showcase vinyl better during playback, but often compromise on sound quality as a result. Not so with the new Ruka Studio TD-1, which aims to combine a design that is as unusual as it is modern with hi-fi sound.

Lenovo has quietly released a new 15-inch gaming laptop. Featuring a 165 Hz display, the LOQ Essential 15IRH11 also contains up to 32 GB of RAM, a 60 Wh battery, Nvidia RTX graphics and a choice of new Intel processors.

Timex has added the Peanuts x Legacy Mini Heart Hug at $229, putting Snoopy on a 25 mm gold-tone dress watch with a fluted bezel. The TW6A07400 uses a sunray dial with applied indices, a mineral crystal and a gold-tone steel bracelet.

Casio’s F-B100W-1A and F-B100W-3A are now available in the UK for £55, blending the F-91W’s retro styling with Bluetooth connectivity and step tracking.The practical upgrades make them compelling low-maintenance smartwatch alternatives, though Casio has yet to confirm a launch for wider international markets.

With the Pad 20 Pro, Honor is introducing a brand-new mid-range tablet designed to deliver near-flagship performance. Featuring a 165 Hz display, a 10,100 mAh battery, and Wi-Fi 7, the tablet promises impressive specs.

Acer has finally released one of its latest 16-inch laptops. Particularly lightweight at 1.19 kg, the new Swift Edge 16 also contains a 120 Hz OLED display, a 65 Wh battery and a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors up to a 16-core variant.

Citizen's Eco-Drive Photon is now available for purchase on the brand's US and UK stores, ahead of the autumn window quoted at announcement. The BJ6560-53W is $995 and the BJ6569-59X $1,195. They both come in Super Titanium with slitted multilayer dials and 5,000-piece runs.

Ciga Design has officially launched the Hunter series of automatic and mechanical watches, delivering the brand's in-house CD-07 and CD-011 movements to sharp, transparent case designs that shows off the precision-crafted internals from all angles. The Hunter series is available in a variety of classy colours and in either DLC-coated 316L stainless steel or a premium titanium tourbillon version.

Ugreen has officially launched the Nexode Pro 100 W four-port GaN charger in the UK. The company’s new multi-port charger features a compact design, a built-in smart display, and a real-time temperature monitoring system. Plus, it supports a wide range of charging protocols such as PD 3.0, PD 3.2, PPS, QC, AVC, and more.

Kiwame Tokyo has launched two new dress watches, the Yane KT401 and the KT402. Both models come in a stylish rectangular case and have a Japanese Miyota 6T27 automatic movement with 40 hours of power reserve. The former comes in black, while the latter ships with brown lacquered dials.

The FC300-CS is an all-in-one desktop where the display and the computer unit come apart, so either one can be replaced on its own instead of needing to replace the whole machine. That's different from most sealed all-in-ones like Apple's iMac.

A revived full-carbon G-Shock square could cost far more than the 2023 original; Japanese sources are placing the GCW-B5000 at between ¥350,000 and ¥450,000. Casio has confirmed nothing, but a certification listing hints at a launch this year.

Citizen is adding another Star Wars-inspired watch to its lineup, this time putting Luke Skywalker front and center. The new AW1910-48W combines a black-and-green dial featuring Luke’s silhouette and green lightsaber with Citizen’s light-powered Eco-Drive movement.

Timex has launched the Peanuts x Expedition Scout at $129. It replaces the usual 24-hour scale with compass point markers. The TW2Y84800 scores a light blue Snoopy dial with a 40 mm brushed case, mineral crystal, date window and 50 m water resistance.

AOC has introduced a new variant of its 27" 4K IPS gaming monitor, the AG276UZ. The new entrant retains most of its sibling specifications with the notable addition of circular polarized technology to simulate natural light, thereby improving readability and reducing eye strain.

The lightweight XPPen Artist Ultra 14 is a slim 14‑inch OLED drawing tablet offering accurate colors, customizable controls, and single‑cable USB-C connectivity to laptops and desktops. It offers Calman color calibration, 99% coverage of major color spaces, and two styluses.

HP has launched a new 16-inch workstation laptop globally. Already released in the US, the updated ZBook Fury G1i supports up to 192 GB RAM, has a 99 Wh battery and leverages Intel's newer Arrow Lake HX 'Plus' processors.

Lenovo has released a new ThinkStation desktop internationally. Available with a range of AMD processors, the ThinkStation P4 also comes with up to the Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell, 256 GB of RAM and 33 TB of storage. The new desktop can be configured with advanced liquid cooling and dual 10 Gbit LAN, too.

Citizen has just expanded its Eco-Drive Rolan series with the AW2113-16X. The solar-powered watch features a brown metal dial, rose gold-tone 41mm case, matching leather strap and 50 m water resistance for £199.

The Vivo S50t Vitality Edition is a new mid-range smartphone equipped with a Snapdragon SoC and a telephoto camera. The model is available in two storage configurations and multiple color options, though it remains exclusive to China for now.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.