Timex has launched five Q Marbella watches with integrated bracelets and bolt-detailed bezels, priced from $209 to $239. Available in 34 mm and 40.5 mm, all five run quartz movements with textured dials, mineral crystals and 50 m water resistance.

Preorders are now open for Seiko's Laurel-inspired Presage Classic pair in Japan. The enamel HCC005J is ¥179,300 (~$1,125) and the urushi HCC006J ¥209,000 (~$1,312), both releasing September 5 through Core Shops.

Renewed optimism surrounds a potential Simpsons: Hit & Run remaster or remake. At the Disney D23 event, show creator Matt Groening hinted the GTA-inspired game would return. The studio behind the 2003 release has also reemerged, focusing on modernizing classics.

After launching the Konkr Pocket Advance in five colors, Ayaneo has released the handheld in a sixth color option. However, unlike the other colors, this is a special edition made for developers, and it will not be sold.

Amazon has revealed the next lineup of games that Prime members will be able to claim through Luna this month at no additional cost. The lineup includes Right and Down, Steelrising, and more.

Timex is expanding its retro Q Timex Continental Chronograph lineup with three new ’70s-inspired models. Each model features a beautiful radial “CD” dial and compact 36mm case. The new black, ice-blue, and gold-tone variants are now available for $279 each.

Tesla is recalling 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles after NHTSA rejected its claim that excessively bright low-beam headlights posed an inconsequential safety risk. Affected owners will need a free service-center repair or replacement, though Tesla has not yet finalized the remedy.

A three-month-old Ryzen 7 7800X3D reportedly swelled and burned out on an updated MSI X870 motherboard despite running at default CPU settings with only EXPO enabled. However, the user's delidding complicates the pending warranty claim and leaves the precise cause uncertain.

Jsaux has announced its plans to enter into the controller segment. The controllers and related products will be sold under a new sub-brand called Voidjoy.

The upcoming launch of the Fairphone 6+ is official. Fairphone confirmed the launch date in a teaser video shortly after leaks had already revealed the design, price, and specifications of the repairable mid-range smartphone.

Intel is keeping its aging Raptor Lake platform alive as soaring DDR5 prices drive renewed demand for cheaper DDR4-based systems. The company says LGA 1700 and Raptor Lake will remain part of its lineup for years to come.

Rockstar may not need record-setting launch day GTA 6 sales to break even. An analyst estimates 25 million units from pre-orders will sell by the game’s release date. Bolstered by the popularity of the $100 Ultimate Edition, the purchases would generate around $2 billion in revenue.

Warhounds launched on Steam on 11 August with real ballistics, destructible cover and no percentage-roll misses — it's an XCOM alternative for players tired of whiffing 95% shots. It is also the international re-release of Sparta 2035. Priced at $34.99, alongside a 15% launch discount.

The OLED monitor market is growing at a blistering pace, with global shipments nearly doubling year over year in Q2 2026. ASUS retained the top spot, while MSI continued to close the gap with Samsung.

The new Razer Naga V3 Pro packs three swappable magnetic side plates, up to 23 programmable buttons, a Focus Pro 50K Gen-3 sensor, Gen-4 optical switches, and a HyperScroll Tilt Wheel Gen-2 with four scrolling modes. The MMO flagship mouse starts at US$179.99.

Citizen has quietly brought two of its latest monochrome Nighthawk chronographs to the US, months after they debuted in other markets. The $575 CA0897-04H and $595 CA0890-54H share the same Eco-Drive movement and cockpit-inspired design, but offer different case finishes and strap options.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra have surfaced on Google's Play Console certification list, with model numbers and codenames matching those already spotted in regional filings.

Xiaomi has recently announced the HyperOS 4 beta program in China, and a handful of devices are set to receive the test Android 17 firmware in August and September 2026. The company has now shared that the first rollout has begun.

Seiko's Edo Murasaki 145th anniversary collection is now open for preorder on the brand's Japanese online store ahead of an October 9 release. All the watches range in price from ¥63,800 to ¥330,000 (~$400 to $2,071). The store ships only within Japan, and several references are domestic-only.

The Ocarina of Time remake release date may see a trio of Zelda 40th Anniversary gear. A censored product photo leaks a third option alongside the Zelda Switch 2 console and Pro Controller. A standalone Joy-Con 2, an amiibo, or a collector’s edition for the next Switch 2 game are possibilities.

The Dell subnotebook comes with one of the best IPS displays for the price and an attractive design that looks more expensive than it really is.

Minisforum has released a new mini-PC globally. Equipped with Intel's Wildcat Lake platform, the M2 Air also supports up to 64 GB of RAM, which it combines with upgradeable storage, a USB4 port and dual 2.5 Gigabit LAN.

Leaked details suggest Intel's Razor Lake-AX APU retains Nova Lake's Coyote Cove and Arctic Wolf CPU cores rather than adopting newer architectures and skips overclocking support entirely, unlike its Razor Lake-S sibling.

Dell’s latest monitor combines a massive 43-inch IPS panel with an 8-megapixel Sony Starvis webcam and a USB-C port capable of charging laptops at up to 100 watts. These features are designed to make the monitor ideal for conference rooms.

Astronomers have detected, for the first time, three supermassive black holes located in the same galaxy. However, while this discovery is significant, further studies will be needed, particularly to determine their fate.

Seiko's Alpinist Mechanical GMT in blue and black is now up for preorder on the brand's Japanese online store at ¥155,100 (~$974) each. The HBC008J and HBC009J release September 11 through Core Shops only, with no international launch announced.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2026 (Razr 70+) wants to be more affordable than the current top-of-the-line clamshell foldables, yet still offer plenty of performance and features. We’ll find out if the new concept works out.

Vivo is set to launch a brand-new, affordable mid-range smartphone soon, which can already be seen in advance in a leaked product image. With a 7,200 mAh battery and a 50-megapixel main camera in a water-resistant body, the Vivo Y31T is expected to offer an attractive price-to-performance ratio.

Garmin has released a new update to several of its recent smartwatches. A major release, the new update targets bugs present in older software while improving the user experience in other areas, too.

While some manufacturers only equip their business laptops with pretty weak IPS panels, Asus equips its new ExpertBook PM5 G2 with a high-resolution WQHD IPS panel with a frequency of 144 Hz, which is ideal for productive tasks.

(Pricing, availability updated) Huawei has started selling the second-generation MateBook Fold Ultimate Design in China. The premium foldable laptop features an 18-inch dual-layer OLED display, the new Kirin X90 Plus processor, HarmonyOS 6.1, and support for a new AI-powered M-Pencil stylus.

Qualcomm has long confirmed its plans to launch new flagship SoCs next month at its Snapdragon Summit. The line-leading Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro has now made a rogue appearance on AnTuTu, posting impressive performance numbers relative to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 that powers current flagship models.

Daniel Richtman claims a Kingdom Hearts announcement is planned for D23's Friday showcase. With the dedicated panel not until Saturday, a leaked Fortnite crossover may be the likelier fit for tonight's (Aug 14's) slot.

In Age of Wonders, players not only move their armies across the world map but also lead them into battle themselves. The long-running fantasy series combines classic empire building with tactical turn-based combat and, in its latest installment, even lets players create their own race. Four Age of Wonders games are currently heavily discounted on Steam.

In our review, Xiaomi’s new mid‑range model impresses with its Leica cameras and excellent photo quality. We examine how well the Xiaomi 17T performs when recording video and compare it with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra to determine whether an affordable 2026 smartphone can deliver truly appealing footage.

With a massive macro pad featuring 100 freely programmable mechanical keys, RGB lighting, and a polling rate of 8,000 Hz, Keychron aims to win over gaming enthusiasts and creative professionals alike.

Dustwind: Resistance should feel particularly familiar to players who grew up with the old Fallout games. The post-apocalyptic tactical RPG combines old-school charm with tactical real-time combat – and has dropped below $10 on Steam for the first time.

Apple has added the iPhone X and the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro to its obsolete products list. The update moves both devices off Apple's vintage list and means Apple and its Authorized Service Providers will no longer repair them or supply parts, whether the device is in or out of warranty.

A PS5 game on the Steam Deck? What previously seemed almost unimaginable has now been achieved for the first time: Astro’s Playroom boots on Valve’s handheld with the help of the SharpEmu emulator – though it currently runs at just 0.6 FPS.

Judgment is a Yakuza spin-off that, for a change, puts players on the right side of the law – though there is naturally no shortage of hard-hitting martial arts action. The action-adventure is 75% off on Steam until August 27 and is available for just under $10 for the first time.

CATL wants to make electric vehicle batteries repairable rather than replaceable and is putting its money where its mouth is with a global repair network. These can cut an EV battery repair price tenfold from $14,800 and times down to 48 hours with mobile repair centers on trucks.

MSI has added a new laptop to its Titan 18 series, the Titan 18 HX 2026, featuring a lower-tier Intel chip and an RTX 5070 Ti paired with a smaller than ideal amount of RAM.

Apple has sent a new round of threat notifications warning iPhone users they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware. The alerts went out on August 13, 2026, reaching users in 110 countries. The notifications do not name a specific spyware maker, though Apple has pointed to NSO Group's Pegasus as an example in the past.

The Sonos Ace Ultra's design was leaked a few days ago, with the headphones appearing in FCC filing shortly after. And now, a new leak has revealed more details, including its price, release date, and specs.