Apple has made iOS 17.6.1, iPadOS 17.6.1 and macOS 14.6.1 available for download. The new updates for iPhone, iPad and Macs address an acute problem that had crept in with the previous major updates to iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6 and macOS 14.6.

Cameras support the robot vacuum cleaner at work or detect falls in the home. Unfortunately, there is always a risk of misuse, which a new type of camera system can prevent.

Available for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, SteamOS 3.6.9 Beta sports a rather long list of minor changes, including a faster cold boot alongside fixes for several external display-related issues and corrupted sound output. The Machenike G5 Pro and Asus ROG Raikiri Pro join the list of supported hardware. 

Google has announced the first major update for the still relatively new Fitbit Ace LTE, which adds two brand new games to the smartwatch and allows contactless payment. A pause function has been added to the school time mode, which gives parents even more control over their child's use of the smartwatch.

At Black Hat USA 2024, a researcher showcased a method for taking over the Windows Update Process to craft a custom system downgrade. With the system downgraded, threat actors can elevate privileges, bypass security features, and exploit previously patched vulnerabilities.

A new rumour from Weibo says the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 is 30% faster than its predecessor. Plus, it is a lot more power efficient and uses only 30% of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's power.

MediaTek has officially launched the Helio G100 chipset, likely catering to the mid-range smartphone segment. Built on TSMC's 6nm process, the chipset features a capable octa-core CPU, an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, advanced camera support with up to 200MP sensor compatibility, and enhanced display capabilities via Intelligent Display Sync technology. MediaTek's HyperEngine technology further claims to optimize performance for gaming.

The Humane Ai Pin is likely to go down in history as one of the biggest failures of 2024. The AI gadget is not only far from its sales target of 100,000 units, but more Ai Pins were returned than sold between May and August.

The Sol Reader is a device in the form of VR glasses that immerses users in the realm of words rather than 3D worlds and promises a powerful display of electronic books. The model is now available and can be shipped right away.

Previous Xiaomi 15 Ultra leaks have revealed that the upcoming flagship smartphone will feature a higher magnification periscope zoom lens. A new rumour suggests the 3.2× mid-range zoom lens on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be replaced by a lens with more reach.

Asanuma has unveiled the Apexel APL-MS200 200x smartphone microscope with ring lights. The microscope uses multiple high-brightness and UV LED lights and a polarizing filter for crisp photos of fine details. No dedicated app is required for immediate use.

The launch of the Google Pixel Watch 3 is now just a few days away. The latest leak reveals more details about the features, including a long overdue display upgrade and disappointing news about the processor, RAM and storage.

Google has released a new batch of updates for its Pixel devices from the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro onwards. Also available for the Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2, the updates are likely the final ones Google offers before unveiling the Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 series next week.

The UCIe Consortium has released UCIe 2.0, introducing key enhancements to the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express specification. The new version adds support for standardized manageability, testability, and 3D packaging, further advancing the chipset ecosystem.

Xiaomi is slowly bringing its new Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G refresh to more markets. Previously limited to Germany, the Olive Green variant is now available in the UK and elsewhere.

Garmin has issued a new update for the Forerunner 265 on its Beta Program. While the changelog for Beta Version 20.21 stretches into double figures, so did its predecessor.

Google continues to take steps to deliver a desktop mode for its Pixel devices. Not only has the company added even more features in its recent Android 15 beta updates, but it has even enabled the functionality to run locally on a Pixel Tablet, just like Samsung DeX can on many Galaxy Tab tablets.

The MSI Raider GE68 HX is a impressively equipped gaming laptop that is currently available for an all-time low price on Amazon. This specific model boasts a 24-core Intel Core i9 14900HX CPU, an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, and a mini-LED UHD+ display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Norway, called “The EV capital of the world”, is inching closer to its goal of completely phasing out gasoline-powered cars by 2025. Data regarding the total passenger vehicle registrations in the country for July 2024 has surfaced online, revealing that non-plug-ins only made up about 5.7% of the total sales.

Samsung's G85SB 34-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor is on sale for 33% off from Samsung and Amazon, bringing the price of the gaming behemoth down to just $799.99. Amazon also sweetens the deal with a $50 gift card for the same price.

The Logitech G Pro has closed in on its all-time low sale price on Amazon as the e-commerce giant is granting a steep discount of more than 50% on the popular wireless gaming mouse.

The Alienware AW3225QF has been discounted by $200 as the 32-inch OLED gaming monitor with G-Sync, 4K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate and striking peak HDR brightness of 1,000 nits returns to its lowest sale price thus far.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 might not be as iconic as the durable T14, but users who desire a little bit more screen real estate can now grab an affordable configuration of the refurbished 16-inch laptop for just $487 on eBay.

An allegedly in-development smartphone has been pictured with what looks like an intriguing take on the premium OnePlus Open's camera hump. However, it might belong to an upcoming flagship from a different OEM based on the number of lenses present. The device is thought to have an extra-large, cutting-edge battery and an on-trend display.

The Dell G16 7630 might be one of the more attractive RTX 4070 gaming laptops as the Core i9-equipped configuration of the 16-inch notebook has once again received a notable discount at Dell's online store.

The OnePlus Open Apex Edition has been announced in the US and it brings new features such as 1TB of storage and a privacy mode. It also comes with an even heavier price tag.

A new 3D-printed microneedle system has been designed by researchers at the University of Victoria and the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation. It combines remote health monitoring and drug delivery, and uses painless, minimally invasive tiny microneedles to measure key health indicators like pH, glucose, and lactate levels. It also features a remotely-triggered mechanism for on-demand drug administration, all controlled via a smartphone app.

A new beta update, version 20.21, is currently rolling out to some Garmin smartwatches. The changelog suggests that the software brings a couple of features, improvements relating to one activity and many bug fixes. However, it is unclear whether anything genuinely new is included in this release.

The FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro has launched as the first portable portable power station of its line that can connect to custom Expansion Batteries for a total capacity that can be extended to 11,520 kilowatt-hours (kWh). Even on its own, the F3600 Pro is rated for fast charging via AC and USB-C, and to recharge in as little as 1.5 hours.

Anker could launch a new 8-in-1 20W Charging Station in the US shortly. Rumors about the compact accessory suggest it will offer multiple pop-up AC outlets and a range of USB ports. Other features are said to include a 7-point safety system and a connected equipment warranty.

The Realme 13 4G joins the Realme 13 Pro and Realme 13 Pro+, but unlike its siblings which have support for 5G, it has a 4G modem. What's more, Realme seems to have simply relaunched the Realme 12 under a new name as there's very little difference between the two phones.

Anker has launched the Prime Charging Docking Station (14-in-1, Dual Display, 160W). The accessory arrives as part of a broader Prime product release. The dock's features include a 160W charging output across various USB ports, a 10 Gbps data transfer rate and support for dual displays.

In an unexpected yet characteristically bonkers move, Teenage Engineering has released the EP-1320 Medieval – a version of its best-selling EP-133 K.O. II groovebox with a medieval-Europe theme. In addition to the text and graphics on the panel and LCD, the theme carries over to the audio samples on board the EP-1320, which is otherwise nearly identical to the original EP-133.

RedMagic has announced that its inaugural gaming laptop is about to go global. The Titan 16 Pro packs Intel Raptor Lake silicon and has NVIDIA RTX graphics in an aluminum unibody. Then again, it already seems there will be discrepancies between this upcoming international version and the one sold in China.

After the launch of Strix Point, AMD Zen 5 has made its official debut on desktop today. The first two Ryzen 9000 series processors available are the Ryzen 5 9500X and the Ryzen 7 9700X. Reviews of these CPUs are already out, and the current top-end model appears to not have lived up to expectations.

EarFun launches the new wireless headphones with ANC, Auracast, and Qualcomm chip. The headphones are said to be unaffected by sweat.

Anbernic has offered up another retro gaming handheld, shortly after releasing the RG40XX H. This time, it has refreshed the K101 Plus, which can play Game Boy Advance cartridges or play ROMs via a K card adapter.

As announced by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, Reddit is planning to introduce various monetization options for users later this year.

There are three new games for Game Pass subscribers until mid-August - including two remakes for fans of retro games and a new release that will be included in Microsoft's gaming subscription directly on release.

Driven by hypermilers, the Mustang Mach-E managed to squeeze more than six miles of range on a single kWh of battery capacity, beating the record 2025 Lucid Air Pure efficiency rating.

Xiaomi is offering a new router. The BE6500 supports WiFi 7 and a fairly high transmission speed and promises strong coverage even in larger apartments or houses. Ethernet ports with an increased data transfer rate are available, which can also be used to create a powerful wired network.

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is in line for another new beta update, following last month's release of Beta Version 20.15. This time, Garmin has released Beta Version 20.21, seemingly because of issues that affected its predecessor.

Xgimi is offering a new high-resolution projector. The model is expected to impress with its high brightness and can be easily positioned thanks to the rotatable stand. Good color reproduction and low color deviation are promised.

Xiaomi has not officially commented yet on the release of the Redmi Note 14 series. Nonetheless, early signs point towards the company bringing a significant charging upgrade to its Redmi Note 13 successor, which is slated to arrive next month as the Redmi Note 14 with up to 45 W wired charging.

Xiaomi has now released the Redmi Pad Pro 5G globally, having brought the tablet to India last month. Arriving with a variety of launch discounts and promotions, the Redmi Pad Pro 5G improves upon the regular Redmi Pad Pro in several areas.

AMD Strix Point laptops hit the shelves last month, but we have yet to see the launch of mini PCs featuring the new Zen 5 processors. An AOOSTAR representative has shared that the company doesn't expect mini computers with AMD Ryzen AI 300 series APUs to be available before October.