The vultures have been circling Sony Xperia smartphones for a while. The last to feature 3.5 mm jacks in a modern flagships, Sony's Chief Financial Officer has now attempted to quash rumours that the company plans to pull out from the smartphone market altogether like LG before it.

Famed leaker, Evan Blass, has leaked an image that shows the key specs of the Pixel Buds 2a, revealing Google's new budget earbuds will come with some notable upgrades. However, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will remain the higher end model with its superior ANC and battery life, among other differences.

YouTuber ETA Prime tested the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in the Framework Desktop with Bazzite OS, turning it into a near-Steam console. Horizon Zero Dawn and Cyberpunk 2077 ran smoothly with great thermals and minimal fan noise.

Once touted as a The Sims-killer, inZOI's popularity has tapered off, and Krafton is seemingly hoping to reinvigorate its life simulator with a new free FLC called Island Getaway. The free DLC will be available on 20 August, and it adds a new location and leisurely beach and resort activities to the game.

After numerous Resident Evil remakes, Dino Crisis diehards have reason to feel neglected. Fresh merchandise introduced in a Japanese lottery is taunting fans of survival horror and dinosaurs. Despite patent filings and other hints from Capcom, the last Dino Crisis debuted in 2003.

The Steam Deck OLED comes with 16 GB of RAM, the same as the regular Steam Deck, but it’s faster memory. A modder has managed to upgrade the RAM to 32 GB but the process comes with a few caveats.

The impressive, feature-rich iRobot Roomba J5+ is currently at its lowest price ever, thanks to a hefty Amazon.com discount which knocks off close to $200 from the ‘relatively low-maintenance’ robot vacuum's list price.

Alongside the iQOO Z10 Turbo Plus, the company has introduced new accessories in China. Among them are the TWS Air3 Pro, which are new, affordable half-in-ear earbuds with 50 dB ANC, up to 47 hours of battery life, and more.

Mike Ybarra, the former Blizzard president, believes that the success of Battlefield 6 will force Call of Duty to step up its game, ultimately leading to better FPS games. Fans, however, disagree.

The Xgimi Titan, a professional-grade projector, has been announced. Set to be officially unveiled in the next few weeks, a teaser image appears to reveal some of the specifications of this model. While it is designed for business use, the company indicates that it could also be used in home theaters.

The Home Assistant 2025.8 release is here. This version brings several AI-related tools to users, including an AI task function which can be used to delegate work to an AI assistant. Plus, there is a new Suggest with AI button, and OpenRouter and Volvo vehicle integrations with this release.

Cook confirms seven small acquisitions in 2025, amid broader AI investments that may strengthen on-device performance. The news comes as Apple's AI features currently available, such as those found on iPhones, face regular criticism.

Tesla's first larger Model Y, with a longer wheelbase and six full-size seats, will have a longer range on a single charge. The Model Y L is expected to launch this fall at a price about $10,000 above the current version with five seats.

If you want to discover two top-rated video games, you can turn to these two titles available for free on Steam. But be warned, they're only available for a limited time, so don't delay in immersing yourself in two different stories.

The Heretic + Hexen remaster bundle just launched on Steam with refreshed 4K visuals, new campaigns, cross-platform multiplayer, and full mod support. It is free for original owners and has a number of modern features while sticking to its core dark fantasy formula.

Local AI is transforming business computing by offering instant, secure assistance directly on office devices, without relying on cloud connectivity. Office workers benefit from up to 65% faster document processing, and 46% now use AI extensively for administrative tasks.

The Radeon RX 9060 is now official, albeit without being able to purchase yet. Nonetheless, AMD has now confirmed all key specifications for the new desktop graphics card while also outlining its prospective performance.

AMD has returned to the Radeon RX 7000 series despite moving on to newer Radeon RX 9000 series cards earlier this year. Arriving shortly after the Radeon Pro W7400, the Radeon RX 7400 is said to be aimed at 1080p gamers. Early sightings suggest that it will only be available in pre-built OEM systems, though.

Xiaomi has expanded its Redmi Book 14 2025 range with two 'Renewed Edition' models. Starting at CNY 2,999 (~$417) with 16 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz IPS display, the two new variants feature options from Intel's 12th and 13th Gen Core processor families.

Noble Audio’s latest flagship earphones cost a small fortune. In return, you’ll get a pair of IEMs engineered for excellent audio quality, featuring nine drivers, a six-way crossover, and a premium titanium shell.

New Casio GBM-2100A watches with colored dials and prominent stainless steel bezels have been released. There are two colorways for the UK market and three for Japan. Features include Bluetooth connectivity, support for multiple world time zones and solar charging.

Battlefield 6 only just made its open beta publicly available to all pre-orderers, and the game is already seemingly inundated with cheaters. This is despite Dice's use of kernel-level anti-cheat that even requires secure boot to be enabled.

The Hisense L9Q Triple Laser Ultra Short Throw Projector will shortly start shipping in the US. This model is said to deliver up to 5,000 ANSI lumens brightness, making it suitable for well-lit rooms. Other features include the Google TV interface, support for Dolby Vision and integrated surround sound speakers.

The Channel One Soundsystem x G‑Shock Collaboration Watch, the DW-6900CO-1, is launching in the UK. This new limited edition wearable has a design inspired by the UK-based reggae sound system. Features of the Triple Eye model include a stopwatch, a timer and a button-triggered LED backlight.

"This game will end in 205 clicks" is the title of a new visual novel on Steam. While it doesn't feature traditional gameplay, it offers a wild story about a supervillain stuck on a forced vacation, which has been warmly received with 98% positive reviews.

Xiaomi has launched the upgraded version of the Smart Camera 4C. One of the improvements of the new affordable security camera is the upgraded 6 MP sensor, which can capture videos at "3.5K" resolution.

Xbox Game Pass subscribers can look forward to two new games between August 11 and 17, including a 2025 roguelike that quickly gained a large following on Steam.

Tesla has a rather unprecedented suite of promotions and incentives to stack up with the federal tax credit before it expires. So many, in fact, that it is slowly beginning to withdraw some of the Model Y promos, like the all-important lease payment discount.

Battlefield 6 runs quite well even on old iGPUs like the Vega 7 featured inside the Ryzen 5 5600G, according to testing done by AMD APU Gaming on YouTube. This is great news for handheld gamers who are planning to play Battlefield 6 on machines like the Lenovo Legion Go S.

Redmi is believed to be working on a smartphone equipped with a groundbreaking 8,500 - 9,000 mAh battery. The battery is said to have been developed in-house and leverages silicon-carbon technology for higher energy density, safety, and cycle life. Despite the massive battery, Redmi reportedly aims to limit the phone's thickness to 8.5mm.

IKEA has announced a new retail experience in collaboration with Best Buy in the US. The companies are partnering to bring ten shop-in-shops to some stores, helping customers find the best solutions for their home. The experience will allow users to see how various white goods and other tech, like TVs would look with the Swedish brand’s furniture.

Asus has announced an AMD version of the ExpertBook P3 business laptop. It comes in 14-inch and 16-inch variants and supports up to 64 GB RAM.

Xiaomi has surpassed Apple – at least in terms of smartphone shipments in Europe last quarter. Meanwhile, Samsung appears to be on a downward trajectory, and other manufacturers have been significantly impacted.

IKEA has released the Bergvattnet Water meter for shower in various European countries over the last few weeks. Described as a smart shower monitoring solution, the gadget is designed to help users make their showers more efficient. On the large display, you can see the volume of water used and the water temperature, and it can also track shower duration.

The Honor 400 Smart 5G, an entry-level smartphone, has arrived in Europe. Available in grey and black color options, the device is equipped with a 120 Hz LCD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor, a 50 MP main camera, and a 6,500 mAh battery with 35 W wired charging support.

Amazfit has released the Helio Arm Band accessory. Currently available in two countries, but expected to roll out more widely, this product allows users of the Amazfit Helio Strap to position the fitness tracker on their upper arm rather than their wrist. Plus, the company suggests that it could deliver more accurate measurements.

Garmin is currently rolling out beta version 15.05 to some smartwatches. The change log mentions updates for two recently added features. Plus, five bug fixes are listed, though only the fix linked to the Garmin Pay contactless payment feature appears to be new with this release.

There have been prohibitions in place to export chips to China. Now, the Science Advisor to President Donald Trump commented that it has been explicitly advised to include location tracking technology in chips.

Amazon Prime Gaming has published the free game lineup that will be available throughout August 2025. These free games are worth over $140 in total, and they will be available to claim in phases.

The Apple MacBook Pro 14, equipped with the Apple M3 Pro SoC, 18 GB of unified memory, and 512 GB of storage, has returned to its record-low price. The laptop is an incredible creator/pro notebook that has little to no shortcomings.

With the Gamebook, Chuwi enters the gaming notebook market for the first time - and relies on powerful hardware: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX meets an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU. The test shows how well the interaction works, where the gamebook shines, and where there is still room for improvement.

CheckMag Battlefield 6’s Open Beta has brought back chaos, destruction, and squad play the series is known for. It has hints of Battlefield 3’s pace mixed in with some of Battlefield 1’s immersion. Here's what I thought about BF6 during my first 10-12 hours of gameplay.

An engineering student in China is going viral for (supposedly) making a sword-like drone that hovers and flies around on command. The video has been widely shared on social media this week, with one video shared in a subreddit racking up 93,000 upvotes.

The 2025 Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD version can be leased at just $239 per month for 24 months. The offer requires a $3,999 deposit at signing and is available until September 2 in the US.

Priority has unveiled the Skyline, a powerful e-bike with a 750 W rear hub motor, a Pinion smart shift gearbox, a Gates carbon drive belt, a large 720 Wh battery, and an aluminum frame. It weighs 68 lbs (30.8 kg) and comes with hydraulic disk brakes and a backlit display.

GPT-5 marks a turning point in business AI, moving beyond novelty to become a practical tool across industries. From automating routine tasks to enabling faster decision-making and personalized customer support, the model is helping companies work smarter while maintaining control over data privacy. The shift isn’t about replacing people... it’s about empowering them to focus on creativity, strategy, and growth.

The CannonKeys Photon has is now available as an in-stock kit. The wireless mechanical keyboard kit comes with plentiful customisation options, minimalist design, and phenomenal battery life claims — despite its relatively small battery — and comes in at $104, with full keycap, switch, and stabiliser sets bringing the price up to $166.28.