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The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, unofficial render

TrendForce says iPhone 18 Pro's bill of materials cost rises almost 40% as memory prices surge

TrendForce's latest smartphone cost analysis points to a sharp jump in component costs for Apple's upcoming flagship, with one part of the bill of materials now eating up a much bigger share than before.

Bùi Giang, 10 Aug 2026 12:01

Indie game beats Forza 6: Why this new co-op ranks so high on Metacritic

Big Walk is a new co-op game with an unusual focus on communication. That approach has currently earned it the No. 2 spot among the highest-rated games of 2026.

Marius Müller, 10 Aug 2026 11:55

GMKtec EVO-X3 allows you to allocated up to 96 GB of memory to the iGPU.

GMKtec EVO-X3 Mini PC and SteamOS prove to be match made in heaven

The GMKtec EVO-X3 Mini PC with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU is a super powerful Mini PC meant primarily for local AI use. However, the Radeon 8060S iGPU of the Strix Halo makes the Mini PC a legit gaming contender, especially when combined with SteamOS.

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Aug 2026 11:12

The Extended Look on Netflix is supposed to be just an “appetizer.”

GTA 6: Netflix debut is just an “hors d’oeuvre” – “main course and dessert” will follow

The big Netflix presentation on August 27 is apparently just the beginning of the major promotional push for GTA 6. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick promises that after this “appetizer,” there will still be “starters, the main course and dessert.”

Marius Müller, 10 Aug 2026 10:59

Lenovo releases new laptop with Core Ultra 7 251HX, 32 GB RAM and 2.5K 240 Hz display

Lenovo has released new ThinkPad P16v 2026 configurations in China with Intel's Core Ultra 7 251HX processor. The laptop is available with Nvidia RTX PRO 1000 or RTX PRO 2000 graphics, along with 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a 16-inch 2.5K 240 Hz touchscreen.

Shahadat Ali, 10 Aug 2026 10:28

Windows laptop on a wooden table with the Google homepage open in the browser

Account hijacked despite 2FA: a stolen cookie is enough

Session hijacking happens after you sign in. Whoever steals your session cookie gets into your account without a password and without a second factor, and antivirus does not fix it because the stolen cookie keeps working. Chrome now ties sessions to the device with DBSC, while Firefox still stores its cookie database unencrypted. How the theft works and what really helps.

Steffen Zahn, 10 Aug 2026 10:00

Green House's new smart tag weighs 7 g and costs more than its June tag without adding a single feature

Green House has started selling the GH-SMTF, a 29 mm Bluetooth tracker that rides on Google's Find Hub network. It sells for 1,480 yen (~$9), runs on a swappable CR2032 cell, and is rated IPX4 — but it will not pair with an iPhone or iPad at all.

Anubhav Sharma, 10 Aug 2026 09:56

Google skips Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 with its August security patch

Google has shipped the August update for its Pixel phones, but the official device list starts at the Pixel 8. The Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro and 7a got nothing, even though Google's own support page still lists them as supported. Here is what the patch fixes and how to check your phone.

Steffen Zahn, 10 Aug 2026 09:23

The iQOO Neo 11 Extreme Edition in 3 colors

iQOO Z11S sneaks in with a 10,000mAh battery while its Neo 11 Extreme Edition sibling steals the spotlight

iQOO has confirmed that its Neo 11 Extreme Edition and Z11S will launch together on August 18, with the former packing a Dimensity 9500 chip and a 9,100mAh battery and the latter featuring a massive 10,000mAh cell paired with a more modest Dimensity 7500 chipset.

Bùi Giang, 10 Aug 2026 08:58

Global Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leak reveals chipset before launch

The global variant of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has appeared on Geekbench 7. The listing reveals its chipset and initial benchmark scores.

Huzefa Baloch, 10 Aug 2026 05:58

New premium Samsung tablets appear in leaked renders

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra are expected to launch as the company’s next-generation flagship tablets. Both have now appeared in leaked renders showing their front designs.

Huzefa Baloch, 10 Aug 2026 04:34

A render of the MagicX Mini Dream's final design.

MagicX shares Mini Dream handheld's ultimate form

MagicX has shared renders of the latest design of its upcoming Mini Dream handheld. The new design, which is smaller and lighter, is believed to be the final form of the horizontal handheld.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Aug 2026 03:46

Banner for Final Fantasy 9 25th Anniversary shown

Leak claims Final Fantasy 9 remake is on hold and was a smaller game than FF7 Revelation

Hopes for a Final Fantasy 9 remake release date in the near future look grim. A veteran journalist shared that the Square Enix game has been indefinitely suspended. Unlike the Final Fantasy 7 trilogy, it would have been a more condensed modernization of the classic RPG.

Adam Corsetti, 10 Aug 2026 01:24

An image showing a battle in Age of Darkness: Final Stand.

Deal | Set in a dark fantasy universe, this strategy game with 74% positive reviews is 50% off on Steam

Released on January 15, 2025, Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a strategy game that lets you expand your bases while exploring dangerous areas. But danger lurks everywhere, and you’ll need to be prepared to face hordes of enemies.

Alexis Stegmann, 09 Aug 2026 22:54

The Lord of the Rings Extended Editions Blu-ray shown

Google removes digital Lord of the Rings movies in latest win for physical discs

Fans of Lord of the Rings movies have more reason to guard their Blu-ray discs. Google delisted the Extended Editions of the trilogy from a customer’s digital library. Physical media is not as vulnerable to tenuous licensing agreements between marketplaces and distributors.

Adam Corsetti, 09 Aug 2026 22:28

The Purism Librem 16 comes with Linux and privacy features.

Purism Librem 16 launches with two privacy sliders and PureOS

The Purism Librem 16 is marketed not only as a powerful Linux laptop with a wide range of connectivity options, but above all as a notebook that takes user privacy very seriously. The webcam, microphones, and wireless connections can be disabled via hardware sliders.

Hannes Brecher, 09 Aug 2026 21:42

These four new colorways are now being added to the Casio MY G-Shock customization tool.

Casio adds four vivid new colorways to its MY G-Shock customization tool

Casio has added four fresh colorways to MY G-Shock in Japan, sold as Magma Orange, Strato Blue, Slime Pink and Bio Green. The DWE-5610 customization service now starts at ¥24,200 (~$153), up 57% from its ¥15,400 launch price in 2021. Japan only.

Anubhav Sharma, 09 Aug 2026 20:49

The Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop is powered by an RTX 5060 dGPU with 8 GB VRAM, and an 8-core AMD Ryzen AI 7 APU.

Deal | This RTX 5060-powered gaming laptop sports a 165 Hz display, and is now $600 off

The Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop is now available with a substantial $600 discount. Powered by an 8-core AMD Krackan Point CPU and RTX 5060 dGPU, the X16 packs quite a punch, and should be able to provide a decent gaming experience without costing a fortune.

Sambit Saha, 09 Aug 2026 20:18

Lenovo officially launches new budget tablet with 8-inch display

Lenovo has launched the Lecoo Mini tablet in China with an 8-inch IPS display, 4G connectivity, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It weighs 324 grams, has a 5,000 mAh battery and supports storage expansion of up to 1 TB.

Shahadat Ali, 09 Aug 2026 18:37

An illustration showing a star and a galaxy.

Astronomers have observed a wandering black hole shredding a star

Astronomers have recently detected a black hole in an unusual part of its galaxy, tearing apart a nearby star. But many questions remain regarding the origin of this celestial object, and further studies will be needed.

Alexis Stegmann, 09 Aug 2026 18:07

The ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 7 brings Intel's Wildcat Lake platform to a 1 liter tiny PC.

Lenovo launches new ThinkCentre mini PC with Intel Wildcat Lake and up to 32GB DDR5 RAM

Lenovo is refreshing its 1-liter ThinkCentre Neo 50q mini PC with Intel Wildcat Lake processors. The new Gen 7 model succeeds the Lunar Lake-powered Gen 6 and will offer up to an Intel Core 7 350 processor and 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

Elvis Shida, 09 Aug 2026 17:48

No Ryzen AI: AMD launches Ryzen 5 439 and Ryzen 7 449 with binned NPUs

AMD has launched two new laptop chips, the Ryzen 5 439 and Ryzen 7 449, that quietly drop the NPU and the Ryzen AI branding found on their closest siblings.

Bùi Giang, 09 Aug 2026 17:40

The Minimal Phone 2 now has an OLED display and an aluminum body.

Minimal Phone 2: first look reveals an OLED display, improved QWERTY keyboard, and 5G support

The Minimal Phone 2 has appeared in an official teaser video that shows off its new design and a couple of features. The compact phone still sports a QWERTY keyboard but now has an OLED display and an aluminum body.

Habeeb Onawole, 09 Aug 2026 17:23

Apple is reportedly considering radical changes for future Apple Watch models.

Rumors suggest Apple Watch with round display or no screen at all

The Apple Watch has hardly changed since the first model was introduced in September 2014. Larger displays, thinner cases, and more power, as well as the more rugged Apple Watch Ultra – all upgrades that have improved the smartwatch but haven’t reinvented it. That could change in the future.

Hannes Brecher, 09 Aug 2026 17:05

Laptop maker Framework discloses data breach after zero-day hits analytics vendor Metabase

A laptop maker known for repairability just learned that trust extends only as far as your weakest vendor. Framework's customer data ended up in the wrong hands, and the company didn't even need to make a mistake of its own to get there.

Bùi Giang, 09 Aug 2026 16:53

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is set to receive five Caviar Limited Editions even before its launch.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro appears on preview website, Caviar unveils five limited editions

Just a few weeks before the launch of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Caviar is showcasing the key new features on a preview website – and is offering five strictly limited-edition versions of the flagship smartphones with exclusive designs.

Hannes Brecher, 09 Aug 2026 16:21

Windows 11's built-in Weather app wastes more than 1 GB of RAM

A new report shows Windows 11's built-in Weather app can consume more than 1 GB of RAM. By comparison, Apple's native Weather app on macOS uses roughly five times less memory under similar conditions.

Andrew Sozinov, 09 Aug 2026 15:50

The Macina Joy (2027) comes with a Bosch hub motor

KTM debuts affordable Macina Joy trekking e-bike with Bosch motor

KTM's upcoming Macina Joy is an affordable, practical e-bike tailored for everyday commutes and leisure rides. Equipped with a new rear hub motor from Bosch, it features full urban equipment, a suspension fork, and dependable Shimano components.

Silvio Werner, 09 Aug 2026 15:37

The Google Glowbar is likely to become a hallmark of all Googlebooks, as new laptop renders from Asus and Lenovo suggest.

Google Glowbar appears on upcoming Pixelbook successors from Asus and Lenovo

Following the launch of the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel Watch 5 a bunch of new laptops running Google’s new operating system are expected. Googlebooks are set to replace Chromebooks and the few Android tablets currently on the market and will be released by many well-known manufacturers. A common feature across all Googlebooks is likely to be a so-called “Glowbar,” as new renders of Asus and Lenovo laptops show. Exclusive features such as the Magic Pointer are also mentioned.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Aug 2026 15:24

Sony is apparently already developing the successor to the Xperia 1 VIII shown here.

Leak reveals first clues about the Sony Xperia 1 IX

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII was only released in June, and already the first signs of life from the next-generation Xperia flagship have emerged. The Sony Xperia 1 IX is apparently already in the works, and Sony does not seem to be planning to turn its back on the smartphone market, at least for the time being.

Hannes Brecher, 09 Aug 2026 15:17

A screengrab of Corypheus from Dragon Age: Inquisition

Former Dragon Age producer says devs shouldn't use player feedback as design blueprint: "they're not developers, they're gamers"

Former Dragon Age executive producer Mark Darrah argues that developers should treat player feedback as valuable diagnostic data rather than a design blueprint, since gamers are better at identifying problems than solving them.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 09 Aug 2026 15:09

The Apple iPhone Ultra is expected to be about the same width as the Huawei Pura X Max.

Apple iPhone Ultra: Leak reportedly shows camera module design and two colors

The launch of the Apple iPhone Ultra is fast approaching. Photos of a camera cover are said to reveal the two colors in advance. While the first Apple iPhone with a foldable display isn’t expected to be particularly colorful, one of the two variants might at least feature a touch of color.

Hannes Brecher, 09 Aug 2026 14:51

Xiaomi launches Mijia Wireless Floor Scrubber 5 Pro Foam Edition with active foam and steam cleaning

Xiaomi has introduced a high-performance wet-dry vacuum cleaner designed to tackle hard floors in a single pass. Currently listed on Xiaomi YouPin, the Mijia Wireless Floor Scrubber 5 Pro Foam Edition expands the company's smart home ecosystem by combining high suction power, active foam, and steam cleaning.

Silvio Werner, 09 Aug 2026 14:39

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V series and the Dimensity 9500

Everybody's binning: MediaTek and Qualcomm both quietly cut GPU cores for cheaper flagships

GPU binning is quietly becoming the go-to move for cheaper flagship chips, with MediaTek and Qualcomm both cutting GPU cores while leaving CPU and NPU specs untouched.

Bùi Giang, 09 Aug 2026 14:16

Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI Box eGPU connected to a Lenovo ThinkPad X9 laptop running Cyberpunk 2077 on an external monitor.

The Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI Box turns compact notebooks into 1440p gaming rigs

Mid-2026 is really not a good time if you are looking to buy a new gaming- and/or creator laptop, since prices are higher for pretty much the same performance as last year. So how about upgrading the laptop you already own, especially in the GPU department? Sounds like a dream?

Alexander Wätzel, 09 Aug 2026 14:15

A developed island in Clicky Islands, featuring crop farming, automated resource loops, unit tasks, and dockside infrastructure.

Palworld dev Pocketpair to publish indie builder Clicky Islands

Palworld studio Pocketpair Publishing is co-publishing Karrot Games' incremental city-builder Clicky Islands, leading its rollout across Asia ahead of a 2026 Steam release.

Darryl Linington, 09 Aug 2026 13:59

The Legion C700 is a cloud gaming handheld. Pictured: a promo picture of the device showing its front.

New Lenovo Legion gaming handheld promises up to 9 hours of battery life

The Legion C700 gaming handheld is set to launch later in August 2026 in China, and with a new teaser, Lenovo has revealed that it will feature an 8,000mAh battery. This large capacity is said to offer up to 9 hours of runtime after a full charge.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Aug 2026 13:35

Why does the watch industry still make billions in the smartwatch era?

Smartwatches outsell traditional watches ten to one. So why is the watch industry still worth tens of billions, and why are the Japanese brands, selling at smartwatch prices, the only ones actually growing? The answer is not nostalgia.

Anubhav Sharma, 09 Aug 2026 11:44

The Solterra is Subaru's best-selling EV in the US.

Subaru spends nearly $10,000 to sell each electric SUV in the US

Subaru's aggressive push into the US EV market is boosting sales of its new electric SUVs, but soaring incentive spending has significantly eroded profits and raised questions about the sustainability of the strategy.

Andrew Sozinov, 09 Aug 2026 11:35

There is new software available for processing Garmin exports

Fixing Garmin’s chaotic data exports: New tool preps smartwatch metrics for custom analytics

Garmin wearables offer many options for tracking workouts - and can overwhelm users with the sheer volume of data. Now there’s a new way to process workout data for your own in-depth analysis.

Silvio Werner, 09 Aug 2026 10:44

The Motorola Moto G47 isn’t exactly known for its speed.

Similar phones twice as fast—What was Motorola thinking with this cell phone?

As a budget phone, the Motorola Moto G47 doesn’t have to break any speed records, but it should ensure stable performance in everyday use. Let’s take a closer look to see if the built-in SoC can deliver.

Florian Schmitt, 09 Aug 2026 10:39

The ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 (pictured) is now available to buy in the US and Canada.

Lenovo releases powerful 14-inch ThinkPad in the US with Nvidia RTX Pro graphics and up to 96GB RAM

Lenovo has started selling the Intel Panther Lake-powered ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 in North America. Starting at $3,669, the 14-inch mobile workstation combines up to RTX Pro 1000 graphics with 96GB of replaceable LPCAMM2 RAM, while display options top out at 3K and 120Hz.

Elvis Shida, 09 Aug 2026 10:37

The Moto G Max seems to be a rebrand of G57 Power. Pictured: a promo picture showing the design of the phone (edited).

Motorola details new Snapdragon-powered phone with "3-day" battery life

The Motorola Moto G Max is set to launch in India on August 14, 2026, and as revealed by the brand, it will be an affordable phone with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. The device is also set to feature what the company claims to be a "3-day" battery.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Aug 2026 09:55

Starlink brings back free Mini kit perk for Residential Max plan

SpaceX has reinstated its free Starlink Mini rental perk for new customers subscribing to the top-tier Residential Max plan in the US and Canada. The promotion waives the monthly hardware rental fee for the compact dish while offering a 50% discount on mobile Roam plans.

Antony Muchiri, 09 Aug 2026 09:46

T-Echo Card: Compact LoRa gadget features GNSS, sensors, and solar panel—no LTE or 5G required

A new development board enables free long-range communication independent of LTE or 5G networks. The T-Echo Card also features GNSS capabilities and an integrated display.

Silvio Werner, 09 Aug 2026 09:34

Teenager in a dark room looking at a glowing smartphone

Meta must cap teen Instagram and Facebook use at 90 hours a month

A New Mexico court has fined Meta $567 million and ordered changes to Facebook and Instagram. Accounts belonging to users under 18 get a hard cap of 90 hours a month across both apps, no push notifications overnight, and hidden like counts. The ruling also draws a line around Meta's AI chatbots.

Steffen Zahn, 09 Aug 2026 09:28

A leaker has shared an official poster for the DJI Osmo 360 II plus the first leaked unboxing video.

DJI Osmo 360 II unboxing video compares to its predecessor showing a larger battery

First promo posters for DJI’s upcoming 360-degree camera were spotted in a store and online but those aren't the only DJI Osmo 360 II tidbits to surface in the last few hours. The direct competition to the new Insta360 X6 is set to launch on August 13 and can already be seen next to its predecessor in an unboxing video.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Aug 2026 08:42

The Hisense A10 will launch in China on August 28. Pictured: the phone next to its detachable display.

New Hisense e-ink phone appears in real-life images with detachable secondary display

The Hisense A10 is set to launch in China on August 28, 2026, which is around the corner. Ahead of this imminent release, real-life images of the affordable e-ink phone have surfaced. They give a closer look at the detachable secondary screen.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Aug 2026 08:31

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 shows many common foldable weaknesses in JerryRigEverything's durability test but survives the bend test.

Durability testing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: How robust is the compact form factor with Flex Titanium display?

With his usual sarcastic undertone, durability tester and teardown expert Zack Nelson analyses the resilience of Samsung’s latest foldable, whose more compact form factor also offers a preview of Apple’s first foldable and a host of other foldable phones set to hit the market in the near future.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Aug 2026 07:26

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