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LoopGear recently unveiled one of the most unusual EDC flashlights on the market, LoopDot. In addition to a lamp with spotlight and floodlight modes, the LoopDot flashlight also offers a useful dot matrix display and a fidget toy.

Samsung touts its new Odyssey G6 G60SF as a world-first as it is rated to achieve a 500 hertz (Hz) refresh rate with its OLED display. The 1440p peripheral also boasts a high peak brightness value for its matte display. It has now finally reached the US market - albeit with a breakneck price to match its speed.

Epson has released the Home Cinema 1100 3LCD Wireless 1080p Projector in the US. This model supports wireless screensharing via Apple AirPlay, a relatively new feature for the brand. Plus, it is said to deliver up to 3,400 ISO lumens brightness and has multiple ports, including dual HDMI and USB-A.

Eufy has released a new Wi-Fi Repeater accessory in countries worldwide. Compatible with many of the brand’s smart security cameras and video doorbells, it is said to extend Wi-Fi coverage for boosted performance. Plus, there is an integrated chime with various tones and adjustable volume.

The Epson Home Cinema 980 3LCD 1080p Projector is now available in the US. It is the brighter of two new home theater models from the brand, and is said to throw images over 300 inches wide. Other features include an integrated speaker, automatic and manual keystone correction tools and dual HDMI ports.

PQShield expands post-quantum cryptography hardware with UltraPQ-Suite and PQPlatform-TrustSys, building on its 2024 NIST-approved silicon debut.

Kingbull has unveiled its latest Discover 2.0 series fat-tire e-bikes. The Discover 2.0 series consists of two models—the Discover 2.0 and the Discover 2.0 ST. Both e-bikes feature a 750 W Bafang rear hub motor, a 720 Wh removable Samsung battery, up to 60 miles (96.5 km) of range, a 28 mph (45 kph) top speed, and an aluminum frame with up to 400 lbs (181.4 kg) maximum payload capacity.

Segway has unviled the GT3 Pro SuperScooter, the company's fastest electric scooter. It can be ridden off-road at up to 50 mph thanks to 3,500-watt motors, 11-inch tires with a ground clearance of 5.7 inches, hydraulic suspension, and disc brakes with ABS.

Unplugged is set to launch its high-privacy UP Phone in September 2025. Powered by UnpluggedOS (based on AOSP), the triple-camera smartphone features a strong firewall, open-source AV, and physical battery disconnect to help defend users against unwanted data exfil and tracking by big tech and the deep state.

Razer hopes to capitalize on the massive PC esports market with the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K. Compared to the Wolverine V3 Pro, the new accessory boasts lower-latency wireless connectivity. The $199.99 PC controller is also lighter with drift-resistant TMR analog sticks.

Yield! Fall of Rome is a new fast-paced 4X strategy game that puts you at the helm of an upcoming nation vying for power as the mighty Roman Empire burns. Yield! recently exited its Early Access period, and now it is discounted by a whopping 50%, despite its impressive Very Positive review score.

Hup AI has launched a smart camera and iPhone app that use AI to monitor homes and remind users to complete daily tasks and chores, and alert them to changes in the home environment.

Deadzone: Rogue has officially left early access with new zones, bosses, and a synergy system that adds more depth to its roguelite FPS gameplay. Reviews are still "Very Positive," despite some post-launch bugs.

Lenovo has released a pair of microSD cards for its recent Legion and Xiaoxin tablets. Available in four capacities up to 1 TB, the Legion high-energy gaming microSD card and Xiaoxin TF Jump Card are relatively affordable and offer fast transfer speeds.

According to reports, Asus will begin selling its ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG gaming monitor with a 610 Hz refresh rate later this month in the US. In the meantime, the monitor has landed in China for a higher-than-expected launch price.

The GMKtec NucBox M3 Ultra is now globally available. It's a new Intel mini PC with the Core i7 12700H, and the barebone variant costs $299.99. GMK is also offering a limited-time launch discount, which slashes the price by $12.

Roborock is about to release the P20 Ultra Plus robot vacuum and mop in China. It builds on the P20 Ultra, released earlier this year, with powerful suction and advanced mopping abilities. It appears to have the same slim body as its predecessor, and could also feature a retracting navigation tower.

Vivo has unveiled its latest camera-focused mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V60, in India. The V60 comes with three 50 MP Zeiss cameras, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and a large 6,500 mAh battery that supports 90 W wired charging. The device has an IP68 and IP69 rating and comes in multiple color options.

Casio has launched four new G-Shocks in its Black and Gold series in the US. The GA010GB-1A9, GA010GGB-1A9, GA100GGB-1A9 and GD010GB-1A9 each have elements with a gold-colored vapor deposition finish. Features differ between models, but they all support world time and offer multiple alarms.

Casio’s G-Shock Full Metal GMC-B2100Y-1A watch has been released in the UK and Japan. This new timepiece has an unusual design, with a metal octagonal bezel and a metal-look resin strap. Its features include support for Bluetooth, Home City time swap and Tough Solar Charging.

XU Retro has now released its alternative to the TrimUI Brick. Available in a choice of four translucent colour options, the XU Retro XU20 V32 is a budget gaming handheld that runs Android instead of Linux. The XU20 V32 should be comparatively powerful for its launch price, thanks to its Allwinner A133P chipset and 2 GB of RAM.

Rollme’s $89.99 Hero C2 smartwatch features a 1.95-inch AMOLED display, 4G SIM support, GPS, and a 9MP rotating camera. It is powered by a 1,800mAh battery, and is priced at $89.99.

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its Micro RGB display, which the company says is a world first and sets new standards for color accuracy and contrast in the ultra-premium TV market.

The Minix ER936-AI and ER937-AI are now available to purchase. These two AMD Strix Point mini PCs are also enjoying limited-time launch discounts, making the former drop to $789 during the promotional phase.

The Yashica City 300 aims to address many issues of the City 200 and promises significantly improved image quality thanks to a larger 50-megapixel sensor, a fast lens and support for RAW files.

The Oppo K13 Turbo and Oppo K13 Turbo Pro have been announced in India. The two smartphones which boast a cooling fan while also having a triple-certified water resistance rating have the same technical specifications as the variants sold in China.

8BitDo has announced that its latest wireless Xbox One and Xbox Series controller is now available in the UK. Sold as the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller - Rare 40th Anniversary Edition, the controller expands on its standard model in more ways than just an eye-catching colour scheme.

ViewSonic’s new VP2488-4K is a 24-inch 4K IPS monitor with 98% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, Pantone validation, Thunderbolt 4, and pro-grade ergonomics. Priced at $549, its main demographic is creative professionals.

Beelink has given the GTR9 Pro its first release. Now available with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB RAM, the Beelink GTR9 Pro has plenty of ports at its disposal while also looking like a cross between Apple's Mac mini and Mac Studio.

Fairphone has launched a couple of chargers and USB-C cables that have been made from recycled materials and under waste-neutral conditions. The cables also have nifty features such as a USB-A adapter and organizer strips while the chargers support a variety of charging protocols.

Minisforum has refreshed its N5 and N5 Pro network-attached storage (NAS) solutions a month after their initial releases. Now not shipping until mid-September, the two high-end systems have been upgraded to more storage with cheaper pricing across all but one Minisforum N5 Pro SKU, too.

The Aoostar MACO, which was officially introduced earlier in August 2025, has been released in China. This affordable mini PC can be configured with up to Ryzen 7 Pro and features two USB4 ports and one OCuLink port.

The BenQ W4100i Home Cinema Projector has been released globally. It builds on the earlier W4000i model, with a higher contrast ratio, vertical scan rate and an additional HDMI port. Other features of this 4K projector include up to 3,200 ANSI lumens brightness and Android TV via an accessory.

The ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG is one of two monitors that showcase Asus and LG Display's TrueBlack Glossy coating. Now available in more markets, the ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG can operate at 4K and 240 Hz or 1080p and 480 Hz as needed.

The UltraGear OLED 27GX700A is LG's first gaming monitor to ship with a 4th Gen OLED panel. Featuring Primary RGB Tandem technology, the new WOLED panel helps the UltraGear OLED 27GX700A deliver distinct improvements from older Gen 2 and Gen 3 WOLED-backed 27-inch gaming monitors with up to 1,500 nits peak brightness and a 280 Hz refresh rate.

Sherpa has unveiled two new references in its Ultradive lineup—the Atoll and the Tuxedo. Each version has its own unique design elements but comes with the same 40 mm stainless steel case, a Sellita SW200 movement with 38 hours of power reserve, and 200 m water resistance.

Tiny Bookshop is a new cozy shopkeeping sim set in a seaside town, and it's out now on PC, Mac, Linux, and Switch. You sell books and explore hand-drawn locations in this $17.99 game, which has nearly 600 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews already.

Battle of Rebels arrives August 28 on Switch, PS5, PS4, and Steam, with both single-player gameplay and 2v2 cross-platform multiplayer. It also features full controller support, and will have physical editions for Switch and PS5 as well.

A new single-board computer that looks like the Raspberry Pi might be a noteworthy alternative to the most well-known SBC on the market. The VisionFive 2 Lite is also fairly cheap and supports external sensors and actuators.

The QNAP DA Drive Analyzer software has improved AI-powered drive failure prediction, outperforming traditional S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics. Trained on real-world data across multiple drive models, it helps NAS users protect critical data from data loss.

Sandisk has unveiled the UltraQLC 256TB NVMe U.2 SSD, engineered for massive data storage at datacenters and AI training clusters. Built using the 8th gen BiCS QLC NAND architecture, it delivers faster performance with lower power consumption.

The new Timex Intrepid x Dimepiece Edition revives the 1995 sailing watch in a smaller 36mm case, cream dial, and purple accents. It's got vintage appeal alongside modern sizing and 100m water resistance. Priced at $239.

The Keychron DayZ Special Edition P1 HE wireless gaming keyboard features wireless connectivity, a full aluminium case with a soft gasket mount, and a customisable volume knob. The 75% gaming keyboard relies on some of the best Hall-effect switches available, and it comes with slick DayZ-themed keycaps.

LG has updated its OLED gaming monitor portfolio with the UltraGear OLED 34GX900A. Equipped with a Gen 2 34-inch WOLED panel, the UltraGear OLED 34GX900A surpasses the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE with a 65 W capable USB Type-C port and dual 7 W speakers.

The UltraGear OLED 45GX900A is LG's latest 45-inch OLED gaming monitor. Built around a 1440p and 240 Hz WOLED panel, the 45GX900A can already be picked up in multiple markets with two major changes from last year's UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE.

LG has introduced another 39-inch curved OLED gaming monitor. Based around the company's Gen 2 WOLED panel, the UltraGear OLED 39GX900A mirrors the 39GX90SA and 39GS95QE but with a feature set that puts the 39GX900A between its siblings.

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.

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.

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.