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Gigabyte has released its first Primary Tandem OLED gaming monitor. Rivalling the LG UltraGear OLED 27GX700A but for significantly cheaper than its LG counterpart, the Gigabyte MO27Q28G combines a 1,500-nit OLED panel with a 280 Hz refresh rate and a modern port selection for what is reputed to be a sub-$500 global launch price.

Asus has refreshed the ROG NUC (2025) after releasing it and the NUC 15 Performance globally earlier this month. This time, the company has started offering cheaper ROG NUC (2025) variants that sacrifice CPU and GPU performance for much lower launch prices.

Samsung's latest water filter features a compact stainless steel housing that houses a four-stage filtration system designed to remove 82 contaminants from tap water, including substances 1,000 times thinner than a strand of human hair.

Cult classic OFF is finally remastered and gaining popularity on Steam. Mortis Ghost’s 2008 acclaimed RPG is now purchasable on Steam/Switch with a new battle system, added areas, hidden bosses, QoL updates, and a refreshed soundtrack.

Fujifilm will launch the retro-styled X-E5 mirrorless APS-C camera on August 28, 2025, featuring a 40.2MP X-Trans sensor, 6.2K video, and Intelligent Hybrid AF. It offers 35mm film simulation filters, 7-stop stabilization, and a tilting LCD for creative control.

Roger Dubuis has just unveiled the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph DBEX1138, a 45mm pink-gold, skeletonized chronograph limited to 88 pieces. It is reportedly priced at $135,000.

Black Souls, a cult 2017 RPG Maker title inspired by Dark Souls and twisted fairy tales, has finally arrived on Steam. With nearly 1,000 reviews in one day and an "Overwhelmingly Positive" aggregate, players seem to be liking it so far. Priced at $12.59.

The AOC 25G4K has officially launched in China as a new affordable gaming monitor with support for a 420 Hz refresh rate. It features a 24.5-inch Fast IPS panel that sports a 1080p resolution and is DisplayHDR 400 certified.

Elecrow has launched a new mini PC case for the Raspberry Pi 5. It has an affordable price tag, and the chassis can convert the SBC into a gaming PC-like computer. There's a different version available for the Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano as well.

Adesso has introduced the EasyTouch 130 and 150, quiet mechanical keyboards featuring Cherry Brown switches and dedicated Copilot AI keys. Both models offer enhanced legibility, N-key rollover, and noise-dampening QuietTouch gaskets.

Bendy: Lone Wolf reimagines Boris’s story as a roguelike survival game with tense chases, resource hunts, and a decent entry price of $19.99. It is now available on Steam and consoles. The game has earned 370 reviews as of writing - 84% of those are positive.

Honor is launching a new 5G smartphone, the Honor Play 10C, which comes in a somewhat unusual design. Features include a fast display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 5G connectivity and a 6000 mAh battery.

The VitaLink Gen2 is a 3-in-1 charging solution that also comes with a display and functions as a stand. The charger also attaches magnetically to a compatible smartphone.

The V40 Max is a new and affordable gaming handheld designed to play a wide variety of games, not just very old titles. It features joysticks as well as shoulder buttons. The model's design is basically similar to a Game Boy, at least in terms of the display layout.

With a "Very Positive" review aggregate from 175 reviews, Dice Gambit is now live on Steam. It is a stylized strategy RPG where players roll the dice to move, attack, or trigger special abilities.

The premium Casio Oceanus Manta OCWS6000PB7A watch is now available in the US. It is a limited edition model with a striking sapphire crystal bezel and a titanium strap. This radio-controlled watch supports Bluetooth connectivity, Tough Solar Charging and the Home City Time Swap feature.

Converse Tokyo and Casio G-Shock have collaborated on a new DW-5600X watch. Currently available to pre-order in Japan, this “one-of-a-kind” model has a purple LCD, matte black casing and a patterned strap. Its features include a stopwatch, a countdown timer and a multifunctional alarm.

Dnsys has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Z1 knee exoskeleton. The device helps wearers climb stairs, play sports, stand up, and carry heavy loads. Notebookcheck had a chance to speak with the co-founder and marketing director about the Z1.

Huawei is launching offering a new tablet. The MatePad Air 12 (2025) can be used with a stylus and is quite thin, at least according to the manufacturer's specifications. Several model variants are available.

GameSir has announced its first wireless controller for Xbox in the form of a special edition of the GameSir G7 Pro that's based on Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. The new controller is available to pre-order now but comes with a bump in price.

The JBL Boombox 4 is a new Bluetooth speaker that is said to be slightly lighter than its predecessor, promises up to 34 hours of music playback and delivers powerful audio. Other features include IP68 certification, Bluetooth 5.4 and Auracast.

CheckMag Iqunix has finally updated its EZ and EV series Hall effect gaming keyboards with the ability to record on-board macros, making them officially more useful than Wooting's 80HE and 60HE for those of us looking for a one-keyboard-fits-all solution.

Following in the footsteps of the SER9 Pro mini PC, the vanilla SER9 from Beelink is now also available with the fresh new China-specific AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 APU based on the Zen 4 architecture. Featuring a decent array of ports and a cooling system that looks promising on paper, the new budget-friendly SER9 mini PC is quite an enticing option indeed.

After a round of teasers, GMK has finally revealed the affordable M6 Ultra mini PC. Priced at just above $200 for the barebones variant, the Ryzen 5 7640HS-powered mini PC packs a healthy number of ports including dual 2.5G Ethernet.

Whispers from the Star has officially hit Steam, with a unique AI-driven, voice-based storytelling mechanic. You have to guide a stranded astronaut Stella on the planet Gaia. The game is priced at $7.99 after a 20% launch discount.

The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum H40 has arrived in Europe. Released in China last year, this model features anti-tangle technology, making it easier for the robot to pick up hair. Plus, the self-emptying docking station provides up to 90 days of hands-free cleaning, and there is support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Omega is expanding the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M line with new turquoise dial models in 38 mm and 41 mm sizes. They are now available on steel bracelets or rubber straps.

The Keychron Q12 HE features a southpaw design, meaning it has a full num pad — with a wide zero key — and saves space for the mouse on the right side. It also features Keychron's excellent customisation suite and smooth Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Hall-effect switches.

Smart glasses with AI features, cameras, microphones and speakers are becoming increasingly popular. HTC now also wants to jump on the bandwagon with its Vive Eagle, a pair of smart glasses that boasts high-quality Zeiss lenses and ChatGPT.

With a free, partially transparent and ultralight PC case, Swedish design studio Teenage Engineering aims to demonstrate that cases do not have to be expensive or complicated to manufacture. Computer-2 is compatible with conventional PC hardware.

The L12 Pro is a new mini PC that should offer a decent amount of performance. The desktop computer also comes with quick Ethernet ports and supports multiple external monitors at high resolutions.

HP is upgrading its Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L gaming desktop PCs with AMD Zen 5 processors up to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D together with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 graphics up to the RTX 5090. HP is also introducing an Omen 35L Stealth Edition sans any RGB lighting and optional Intel 14th gen CPUs targeted at eSports gamers.

HP has shown off two new microphones: the HyperX SoloCast 2 and HyperX Flipcast. The former is an affordable option for gamers on a budget, while the latter offers far more features and comes with a hefty price tag.

A recently launched budget smartphone, dubbed the Tecno Spark Go 5G, aims to provide the upcoming iPhone 17 Air's design philosophy at roughly a sixth of the price. Packing decent internals, the budget smartphone will hit Indian store shelves next week.

RedMagic has finally opened up the RedMagic Astra for a full global release. Starting at $699, the RedMagic Astra combines a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 165 Hz OLED display with up to 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.

Asus has quietly released the long-awaited ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG globally. Available across Europe and the US, the new 500 Hz OLED gaming monitors undercuts Samsung's equivalent release by a wide margin in both markets.

Lenovo has officially announced pricing and availability for the new Lenovo Tab in the Indian market. The entry-level tablet has a 10.1-inch LCD display, an 8 MP rear camera, a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, and a 5,100 mAh battery that supports 15 W wired charging.

The revamped BlackWidow V4 Low-profile keyboards ship with three mechanical switches, including Razer’s orange tactile offering. In both traditional and TKL layouts, the new desktop or travel companions stress durability. The BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed wireless keyboards are already for sale.

The Q27G4KD is another 500 Hz OLED gaming monitor produced by AOC. Likely launching globally later this year, the AOC Q27G4KD delivers up to 1,000 nits with modern connectivity, including DisplayPort 2.1, among other features.

Rogbid’s new Apex TS smartwatch features dual-band GPS, AI features, health tracking, and a bright AMOLED display for $59.99. Available in three colors - black, blue and red.

More retailers have started stocking the Redmi 15 5G in Europe. Available with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage, Xiaomi has indicated that the Redmi 15 5G will receive a global release at some point too.

Casio has launched a pink version of the G-Shock GA-V01 watch. It features the same chunky bezel as the original models, which launched earlier in 2025. Like the other versions, the new GA-V01-4A supports world time, and offers tools like a countdown timer, a stopwatch and multiple daily alarms.

Lenovo has released a new Telescopic and retractable USB Type-C cable. Sold in three colours as the ThinkPlus 240 W Telescopic Dual-Head Type-C Data Cable, the cable officially supports charging even Legion gaming laptops for less than $10 in China.

Four new Shelly products with support for Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) have arrived. They are the Wave 1PM Mini LR, Wave Plug S LR, Wave Plug UK and Wave i4 LR. These Z-Wave 800 series devices offer a wireless range of over 1,000 m (3,281 ft) and also work with Z-Wave Plus.

The Amazfit Helio Armband is now available in more European countries following its recent launch in the US and the UK. This accessory for the Helio Strap is said to deliver more accurate health metrics, with a comfortable strap for the upper arm. It is currently available to pre-order directly from the brand, having recently sold out in the US.

A US retailer is now selling the Amazfit Balance 2 XT smartwatch. This is a cheaper alternative to the Balance 2 smartwatch, with several software and hardware downgrades. It is listed as a 47 mm watch with an AMOLED display, up to 21 days battery life with typical use, and more than 170 sports modes.

Canyon has announced two new urban-focused bikes, the Citylite and the Citylite:ON, in the EMEA region. The Citylite:ON e-bike has a Bosch Performance Line 600 W motor and a removable 400 Wh battery that delivers a maximum assistance range of 85 km (52.8 miles) on a single charge. Plus, it ships with a Gates carbon belt drive and Shimano Nexus hub gears.

Infinix’s gaming-focused GT 30 smartphone is now available for purchase via Flipkart in India. The vanilla GT 30 is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a 64 MP primary camera, and a 5,500 mAh battery, among other features.

The Beelink GTR9 Pro has now made a global debut. This new Strix Halo mini PC comes with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, and it's currently available to pre-order at $1,985, a pre-sale discounted price from the listed $2,399 tag.

Turtle Beach has introduced a new version of its Airlite Fit headset, now officially licensed for the Nintendo Switch 2. Featuring a design inspired by the latest Switch console, the headset is now available for pre-order through Amazon with shipping slated for September 3.