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.

A short promo or instructional video was discovered in the latest beta version of macOS 26.7 confirming for the first time that Apple will indeed be launching AirPods with a built-in camera, primarily for one specific purpose.

The Minisforum N5 Max is now available with 128GB of LPDDR5x RAM in the global market. This unified memory provides the headroom to run 120B-class models locally, but it has a high retail price. Specifically, the launch price is $3,599.

A Geekom mini PC user reports that a driver package available on the official site contains malware. The executable in question is in the LAN driver folder, and it’s the same one for several AMD models from the brand, including the A7, A8, AE8, AE7, and AX8 Pro. Update: Geekom responded.

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.

Compact, affordable, and compatible with standard rechargeable cells, the Pi-Ener-lite expansion board temporarily frees the Raspberry Pi Zero from wall power. This makes it a compelling option for power-critical DIY projects.

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.

The Samsung Galaxy A08 is expected to succeed the Galaxy A07 as the company’s next entry-level smartphone. Following its earlier FCC certification, the device has now appeared on Google Play Console, marking another step toward launch.

Canada has pledged up to C$10 billion toward a tentative Churchill Falls deal between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. This replaces the disputed 1969 contract. It covers Gull Island, wind power and transmission — but key terms are still unsettled.

Garmin has launched a new stable update to several of its latest high-end smartwatches. A departure from recent software releases, System Software 22.43 should introduce various improvements aimed at refining security on both the Fenix 8 and Fenix 8 Pro.

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.

It’s been a long and difficult journey for the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition to arrive on the Switch 2. Although its release date is near, new footage reintroduces some past concerns. Docked mode has limited benefits, while in handheld mode frame rates can dip below 30 fps.

Thousands of players are reporting issues with Apex Legends today. Many were suddenly kicked out of matches and are now unable to join new games, with server issues appearing to be the cause.

The new Asus ExpertBook PM5 G2 impresses with a matte 144 Hz WQHD display, a powerful Ryzen CPU, and solid battery life. This 16-inch business notebook is well-equipped for the demands of the workday.

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.

Set in Ancient Rome, Total War: Rome Remastered is currently available for less than $6 on Steam. You can choose a faction, conquer other cities, and use various strategies to lead your troops in real-time battles.

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.

The Marshall Stanmore III Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon at 50% off the MSRP. It delivers powerful sound for podcasts and music using dual 15-watt drivers and a 50-watt woofer. The speaker can be connected directly to turntables using RCA connectors.

Cursor introduced Origin, a code hosting and pull request platform built into its own editor, rolling out in beta to paid users the same day GitHub fought a major service outage.

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.

Epic Games unveils Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Override. Sonic, Mega Man, Crash Bandicoot, and Sora join the island on August 20 across mobile and consoles.

Square Enix may be confident enough to offer a Final Fantasy 7 Revelation playable demo at Gamescom. A German site reported that an interactive version of the RPG will appear at the event. The release date for the remake trilogy’s conclusion does not arrive until Spring 2027.

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.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Ultra are set to be officially unveiled in less than a month. The three smartphones are expected to be the first iPhones to feature a 2-nm ARM chip, which is expected to deliver significant upgrades in terms of performance and power consumption.

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.

Supreme has announced a special edition of the JBL Go 5 for its Fall/Winter 2026 collection. The speaker originally comes in red, but this version has Supreme's signature logo and white buttons.

A new Huawei blood pressure smartwatch has appeared in new certification listings. The smartwatch is expected to replace the Watch D2, launched in 2024, and could debut in September as the Watch D3.

Asus has expanded availability for its latest ROG Raikiri 2 Pro PC controller outside China. The controller, at the time of publication, is available in the US as a German import, but that should change soon.

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.

Casio has released three new sporty G–Shock watches in countries across North America and Europe. The GBA950-1A4, the GBA950-7A2 and the GBA950-9A3 are Bluetooth watches with a hybrid dial.

The iQoo 16 is expected to debut later this year as a flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. A new leak has outlined the phone’s potential camera setup.

The Seiko SSB429 reverse-panda chronograph is currently available at Costco for significantly less than its official list price. The quartz watch features a 41.5 mm stainless-steel case, Seiko's 8T63 movement, 100 m water resistance, and a matching stainless-steel bracelet.

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.

Looks like fans are going to have to wait longer to see Resident Evil Veronica, the remake of the 2000 game. Capcom has confirmed the remake will be released in 2027 but doesn’t seem ready to give the public a glimpse.

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.

B&H is offering a substantial $650 discount on the 16-inch MacBook Pro. This high-end variant comes equipped with the full-fat M5 Pro processor with 18 CPU and 20 GPU cores, 48 GB of RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a 16-inch mini LED display with Apple's anti-reflective nano texture matte coating.

Xiaomi is expected to launch two new, affordable smartwatches soon, as the Redmi Watch 6 Lite and the Redmi Watch 6 Active are already listed on Amazon as well as on a European price comparison website, which has revealed their design, features, and prices in advance.

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki has confirmed there's still no locked-in launch date for the PS6, according to a Wall Street Journal profile. The console was previously rumored for holiday 2027, but some now think it could slip to 2028, the same year Sony plans to end disc support for new PlayStation games.

Bloodletter has left Steam Early Access with a 35% launch discount. The roguelike deckbuilder combines medieval medicine and Lovecraftian horror with card-based gameplay. Steam reviews are Mostly Positive, although some players say the game could use more variety.

The GTA 6 PS5 release is a focus of a new PlayStation YouTube video. Sony adds audio to footage from past trailers in its “It Happens on PS5” marketing initiative. As the Netflix Extended Look approaches, PlayStation may be preparing to flex its partnership with Rockstar again.

CMF has shared the first teaser for a new pair of earbuds it plans to launch as its next product. The upcoming earbuds have a stem and silicone tips for a closed seal.

While a lot of other Android smartphones have had this feature for years, Pixel phones have been left out for some reason. With Android 17, that might change, as updates to the double-tap-to-lock feature have been spotted in the beta.

A Game Boy plated with 24-karat gold and available only in a strictly limited quantity could almost be seen as a parody of the current gaming market. However, the Supreme Analogue Pocket is a real product that is likely to be anything but cheap.

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.

GWM is launching the Wey V8X hybrid SUV in China. The five-seater offers up to 250 miles of all-electric CLTC range, charges from 30 to 80% in just 9 minutes using its 800V architecture, and has a total range of up to 1,030 miles. A launch discount brings the converted price down to approximately $35,000.

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.