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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.

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.

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.

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.

Bigme has launched the B1051 Ultra, a 10.3-inch color E Ink device aimed at reading, note-taking, and office work. It combines a Kaleido 3 display with a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor, Android 14, stylus support, and a 6,900 mAh battery.

Timex has launched five Q Marbella watches with integrated bracelets and bolt-detailed bezels, priced from $209 to $239. Available in 34 mm and 40.5 mm, all five run quartz movements with textured dials, mineral crystals and 50 m water resistance.

After launching the Konkr Pocket Advance in five colors, Ayaneo has released the handheld in a sixth color option. However, unlike the other colors, this is a special edition made for developers, and it will not be sold.

Timex is expanding its retro Q Timex Continental Chronograph lineup with three new ’70s-inspired models. Each model features a beautiful radial “CD” dial and compact 36mm case. The new black, ice-blue, and gold-tone variants are now available for $279 each.

Warhounds launched on Steam on 11 August with real ballistics, destructible cover and no percentage-roll misses — it's an XCOM alternative for players tired of whiffing 95% shots. It is also the international re-release of Sparta 2035. Priced at $34.99, alongside a 15% launch discount.

The new Razer Naga V3 Pro packs three swappable magnetic side plates, up to 23 programmable buttons, a Focus Pro 50K Gen-3 sensor, Gen-4 optical switches, and a HyperScroll Tilt Wheel Gen-2 with four scrolling modes. The MMO flagship mouse starts at US$179.99.

Citizen has quietly brought two of its latest monochrome Nighthawk chronographs to the US, months after they debuted in other markets. The $575 CA0897-04H and $595 CA0890-54H share the same Eco-Drive movement and cockpit-inspired design, but offer different case finishes and strap options.

Minisforum has released a new mini-PC globally. Equipped with Intel's Wildcat Lake platform, the M2 Air also supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which it combines with upgradeable storage, a USB4 port and dual 2.5 Gigabit LAN.

Dell’s latest monitor combines a massive 43-inch IPS panel with an 8-megapixel Sony Starvis webcam and a USB-C port capable of charging laptops at up to 100 watts. These features are designed to make the monitor ideal for conference rooms.

(Pricing, availability updated) Huawei has started selling the second-generation MateBook Fold Ultimate Design in China. The premium foldable laptop features an 18-inch dual-layer OLED display, the new Kirin X90 Plus processor, HarmonyOS 6.1, and support for a new AI-powered M-Pencil stylus.

With a massive macro pad featuring 100 freely programmable mechanical keys, RGB lighting, and a polling rate of 8,000 Hz, Keychron aims to win over gaming enthusiasts and creative professionals alike.

S-GAME has officially confirmed that Phantom Blade Zero, its dark wuxia action RPG, launches worldwide on October 29, 2026 for PS5 and PC. The kungfupunk title ships with native DLSS 4.5 support, ray-traced reflections, and shadows.

Anyone who owns a bicycle can use the Asus Oxiis E250G1 Intelligent Bike Booster to transform it into an e-bike in just a few simple steps. Equipped with a cadence sensor, it is designed to respond just as quickly as a conventional e-bike, and can be charged via a USB-C charger.

With the Moto G Max, Motorola is introducing a brand-new mid-range smartphone that offers a relatively large 7,000 mAh battery, a 120 Hz display without PWM flicker, and a 50-megapixel main camera at a price equivalent to around $290.

Citizen's rectangular Dress Classic range is now on sale in the UK. The BJ6570-50E is priced at £229 (~$310) and the two-tone BJ6574-59E and gold-tone BJ6572-54X at £249 (~$337). All three use sapphire crystal, Eco-Drive and a 36 x 26.5 mm case with 50 m water resistance.

Man of Honor, the $10 story DLC for Mafia: The Old Country, is live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Here's what's new with Enzo Favara and a young Ennio Salieri.

Urban Arrow has launched its first longtail electric cargo bike, the Breeze, in North America. The e-bike features Bosch’s Cargo Line motor, 24-inch wheels, a Bosch Purion 200 display, and an 800h Bosch PowerPack battery. Plus, it’s available in green and black colorways.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch laptop. Sold internationally with a global launch to come, the V14 Gen 7 combines Intel Wildcat Lake processors with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and an IPS display. The laptop's battery is said to last longer than 17 hours in official tests, too.

Lenovo has released one of its new 15-inch laptops internationally. Equipped with modern Intel Wildcat Lake processors, the V15 Gen 7 also comes with up to 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage and a battery that is good for over 17 hours of usage in official battery life tests.

Lenovo has added two new configurations to its Lecoo Air 14 2026 lineup with Intel Core 3 304 and Core 5 320 processors. Both versions have 12 GB of LPDDR5-5600 memory, while storage ranges from 512 GB to 1 TB. The 14-inch laptop weighs around 990 grams and supports up to 100 W USB-C charging.

A full MMORPG with 19 bosses, 200+ maps and a player-run auction house that runs on 2 GB of RAM — Soul's Remnant hit Steam early access on 13 August, free, built by one developer who only gained a second pair of hands last year (2025).

After Insta360 unveiled the X6 worldwide just a few hours ago, DJI has now released its second rival in China, where the DJI Osmo 360 II is available starting today. A total of 10 new features compared to the first DJI Osmo 360 camera make the new DJI camera a thoroughly worthwhile upgrade.

The KTC M27P6S gaming monitor sports a 4K IPS panel with 2,304 dimming zones and a peak 160 Hz refresh rate. The company also claims impressive color performance, with almost 99% coverage of the P3 color gamut.

Tecno has officially launched the Pova 8 Pro smartphone in the global markets. Tecno’s new midrange smartphone features a Matrix display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset, a dedicated P1 graphic chip, and a 144 Hz AMOLED display. Plus, it comes in three color options, including white, green, and black.

Razer is launching a strictly limited-edition, hand-painted keycap in the shape of a three-headed snake – though this expensive collector’s keycap is likely to sell out quickly when it goes on sale in just over a week.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon C repurposes the five year old Snapdragon 778G design with higher CPU and GPU clock speeds, but its projected performance remains far behind Apple’s MacBook Neo.

Cube is offering a new and particularly versatile e-bike. It features front and rear suspension and comes fully equipped. The Nuride Hybrid One11 is also available in a variety of colors.

There is only direction for flagship camera phones these days: up. The price range for these ever-improving, versatile, pocket-sized cameras has now officially expanded to include a new price tier. Honor is charging 10,000 yuan for the base model of the Robot Phone, which is about 33 percent more than the Vivo X300 Ultra cost just a few months ago.

Apple Arcade expands Simon's Cat - Blast Time with 200 levels starting August 20, alongside content drops for Lykke Studios' puffies. and stitch. milestones.

Jumper has launched the EZpad M20 HD in China for 799 yuan (around $118). The budget Android tablet features a 10.1-inch display, a Unisoc T606 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a 6,000 mAh battery.

Forlinx is introducing a new alternative to the Raspberry Pi. The single-board computer (SBC) is tailored to specific application scenarios, allowing sensors and actuators to be connected as usual.

Citizen has unveiled the new Peyten EM1232-59D watch with a mother-of-pearl dial. The watch ships with a gold-tone finish, a 30 mm stainless steel case, 50 m (5 bar) water resistance, a mineral crystal, and a matching gold-tone stainless steel bracelet with a fold-over clasp with push buttons.

The Also TM-B is a powerful full-suspension e-bike featuring an unconventional design, a removable battery that doubles as a power bank, and high-end specs. However, several questions remain regarding its international availability and legal classification.

The Minisforum M1 has been refreshed, and the new variant brings the Intel Core i9 13900HX, a notable upgrade over the 12950HX. Other specs remain similar, and it has an affordable starting price tag, which is $399.

Aptoide Games launches on the Google Play Store in the US following Epic v. Google court rulings, offering direct downloads via the Play Catalog Access Program.

A new starter kit offers an accessible entry point into custom home automation, combining modular flexibility with freedom from vendor lock-in.

The Lecoo 14 Core Edition with Intel Core i5 13420H is a newly introduced laptop in China. Lenovo has paired it with 16GB of RAM, and the system features a 14-inch display that has a rather boring set of specs. It has an affordable launch price, CNY 3,999, around $593.

Timex has refreshed the Waterbury Classic with a textured dial and a sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock, dropping the central seconds hand entirely. Four 39 mm quartz references are listed, with leather from $189 and bracelets at $219 and $239.

Casio’s Bluetooth-equipped F-B100W series is set to launch in the UK, with teal and black models listed at £55. The compact watch modernizes the classic F-91W design with step tracking, smartphone connectivity, activity logging, and two-year battery life.

Seiko has freshly announced two Presage Classic Series watches inspired by the 1913 Laurel, its first wristwatch. The HCC005 has a white enamel dial with a red 12, and the HCC006 a black urushi dial with gold Kaga Maki-e numerals. From £1,250 in September.

Asus has released a new Vivobook Pro 14 configuration with an Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. The 14-inch laptop also features a 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display and claims up to 33 hours of battery life.

SunEnergyXT has launched a new retrofit solution for existing solar installations. The SunEnergyXT 500 PRO AC Core adds up to 90 kWh of storage capacity, along with optional additional solar inputs.

Seiko’s Presage Classic x Tradman’s Bonsai limited edition channels a moonlit Japanese black pine through a textured green dial, gold-tone case and traditional pine-needle detailing. Limited to 2,000 pieces, the 38mm automatic watch offers a 72-hour power reserve, sapphire crystal and 100-meter water resistance, with a global release planned for September.

Kona has launched the new EL Kahuna SUV-style mountain electric bike, featuring a Bosch Performance Line motor, a 625 Wh battery, 29-inch wheels, a 10-speed microshift Advent drivetrain, and a rear rack. Plus, it comes in four size options, including SM, M, L, and XL.

Designed for demanding materials while remaining beginner-friendly: A relatively compact CNC system engineered to machine hard materials is currently available at a significant crowdfunding discount. The InfiMaker K1 also integrates AI-assisted features to streamline operation.

For fast, power-assisted urban mobility, Cube has unveiled a new e-bike featuring a Bosch motor in an unexpected location. The Editor Hybrid 360 FE also comes factory-equipped with a comprehensive set of practical everyday features.