iiPhone loyalty reached a record 87% in the first quarter of 2026, while the share of new buyers switching from Android fell to 12%. The findings underscore the strength of established smartphone ecosystems, suggesting Apple’s growth may depend more on upgrades than on attracting Android users.

Asus has launched the compact Adol HC112 USB-C dock, offering a number of ports, triple-display support, 10Gbps data transfer and up to 100W Power Delivery. Weighing just 81 grams, it is aimed at users seeking both portability and versatility.

Two new 34-inch ultrawide monitors from AOC combine high refresh rates with productivity-focused features. Both models have a 3440x1440 Fast VA panel, USB-C 90 W Power Delivery and an integrated KVM switch, making them suitable for gaming, multitasking, and hybrid work environments.

Samsung has launched the Freestyle+ portable Full HD projector in the US, featuring AI-powered image adjustment, a 100-inch maximum display and 360-degree audio. It also supports streaming, cloud gaming, wireless mirroring and USB-C battery packs for flexible indoor and outdoor use.

Fans anticipating an onslaught of Halo games should prepare for disappointment. A leaker discovered that after the Halo: Campaign Evolved release date, the studio’s roadmap is barren. Besides the canceled multiplayer Project Ekur, other remakes and a new mainline addition are in jeopardy.

HP has released a new 16-inch laptop globally featuring AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors. Complemented by an 8-cell and 77 Wh battery, the EliteBook 8 G2a 16 can also be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and PCIe Gen 5 storage.

Lenovo has finally released a new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 processors. Available with up to a Snapdragon X2 Elite, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 Snapdragon is exceptionally lightweight and lasts more than 27 hours on a single charge in official battery life tests.

Sony’s new flagship smartphone leverages the expertise of the Alpha camera lineup, including an AI‑driven assistant. After completing our review, we’re comparing the camera system of Sony’s latest Android flagship with Oppo’s newest high‑end model to determine whether Sony’s imaging performance can actually pull ahead.

The first Cinebench 2026 benchmark for Nvidia's RTX Spark platform has seemingly surfaced online, revealing an engineering sample in action. It was spotted alongside a Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra prototype.

The Redmi K Pad 2, which launched in April 2026, is now available with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This configuration wasn't available at launch, and Xiaomi has yet to share a global release timeline for this iPad mini rival.

RPCS3 now runs 75% of tracked PlayStation 3 games with playable performance, marking a major advance in preserving the console’s library on PC. The milestone comes as Sony plans to close the PS3 and PS Vita digital stores in 2027, raising concerns about long-term access to older games.

The Edge 70 Pro and many other Motorola phones offer a nearly stock Android experience with useful features. However, update supply period is relatively short here, and preinstalled third-party apps noticeably detract from the otherwise clean user experience.

The four-bay Beelink ME Pro 370 has been launched in China alongside its two-bay model. It’s powered by the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, a high-performance AMD CPU, and supports up to 132TB of storage. The starting launch price is CNY 4,299, about $634.

Former GTA V lead producer John Ricchio says Rockstar cut entire levels and nearly completed minigames because overstretched teams could not polish all the content to the studio’s standards.

Leaked promotional renders suggest Samsung’s Galaxy Watch9 will replace the Exynos W1000 with Qualcomm’s 3 nm Snapdragon Wear Elite, promising stronger performance and dedicated on-device AI capabilities. The smartwatch is expected to debut in four colors alongside the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 at Samsung’s July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event.

Although the Instagram Story didn’t provide the very first glimpse, it did offer the first official look at the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, which will be unveiled next week during the Galaxy Unpacked launch event. One of the BTS members was allowed to go ahead and "leak" the device in full glory.

We had the chance to test ride the latest e-bikes from Pelago. It quickly became clear that these are understated, high-quality bicycles. However, their premium approach means they definitely aren’t for everyone.

Whether the next-gen Xbox Project Helix will have or lack a physical disk drive has become a matter of debate online. Digital Foundry thinks that Microsoft has been moving towards ending physical disks for a while now. So, it is unlikely that Project Helix will have a physical disk drive.

Humble has introduced a new bundle called the 2K Megahits. It includes 15 Steam Deck-compatible games, and you can score them for just $1 each.

Nvidia has reportedly completed production of its GeForce RTX 50 Super graphics cards, but the launch may be delayed by soaring memory costs. The whole point of the refresh is to increase the amount of VRAM, which has now become a prized commodity.

Japan's Do Hiemon Box is a new walk-in personal cooling booth that maintains an interior temperature of 15°C, with 5°C airflow directed at the head and neck. Priced at ¥1.5 million (~$9,230), it's now on sale for businesses across Japan.

Asus has finally released one of its long-awaited gaming laptops globally. Now available with a 1,200-nit Mini LED display, the ROG Strix G18 also features a more powerful processor and a refined design to improve ergonomics.

The European Commission has issued two binding decisions against Google. Third-party AI assistants like ChatGPT are to be granted the same system privileges on Android phones as Gemini, ranging from voice commands to controlling other apps. What this means for you, when it will take effect, and why Google is warning of privacy risks.

(Update: Flip 7, not Flip 8) Trailers of the upcoming movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, have shown the titular character using a Samsung foldable. Now, Samsung has released a new video advert that explains how that decision came to be.

The Garmin CIRQA has surfaced for the first time—directly within the Garmin Connect app. The appearance offers an early look at Garmin’s potential Whoop competitor, giving a clearer idea of its design and concept.

Trump Media will soon charge Wall Street firms up to $100,000 a month for millisecond-faster access to Truth Social posts via a new Truth API launching August 1, 2026, targeted towards algorithmic trading desks.

Jensen Huang's signed Tom Ford leather jacket sold at Sotheby's for almost a million — nearly 16x its $60,000 high estimate — after 65 bids from 45 collectors. Proceeds benefit the Edge Institute's fellowships and grants program.

Garmin has issued a new update to many of its recent smartwatches. Rolling out as a new stable update, the software is said to make a few changes to the Forerunner 570, Venu X1 and other smartwatches, including improving battery life across the board.

A new leak suggests Google’s Pixel 11a will feature the Tensor G6 chip, a MediaTek M90 modem, 8 GB of RAM, and a 6.3-inch 120 Hz display. The report also points to a slightly smaller battery, a new front-facing camera sensor, improved Face Unlock, four color options, and regional variants.

GMKtec has updated one of its popular mini-PCs with a new version. This time, the company has re-released the EVO-X2 with a cheaper model, albeit while retaining 128 GB RAM and a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset with a Radeon 8060S iGPU.

CATL and Dutch firm Alfen have announced a deal to deploy 5 GWh of Tener Sodium battery systems across Europe from 2027. Rated for 15,000 cycles and a 30-year service life, the system easily outlasts lithium iron phosphate alternatives.

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante is a choice-driven narrative RPG with 89% positive reviews on Steam, and it's free to keep until July 23. The game is also available free on GOG, where the first two chapters are offered as a standalone download.

The Take-Two boss told shareholders that the planned GTA 6 release date is still November 19th. Even though the Rockstar title may produce record sales, GTA Online remains extremely profitable. GTA 6 pre-order estimates or a third trailer could appear before or during the August 7th earnings call.

Seiko has unveiled a limited quartz chronograph for the 10th anniversary of Love Live! Sunshine!!, featuring an Aqours blue dial, Uranohoshi school crest subdial, and serialised caseback. Priced at $550, pre-orders close August 27, 2026.

Asus has officially confirmed the launch date of the Asus Pad (T3201) for the Indian market. The tablet features a large OLED panel, a MediaTek chipset, and a 9,000mAh battery.

Citizen has unveiled the Imperial Battle AW1857-57W, a new Star Wars Eco-Drive watch featuring an embossed Death Star and TIE Fighter dial in red and black. The 42 mm ion-plated steel watch runs the J810 caliber with sapphire crystal, priced at $525.

Apple has raised iPhone prices in Japan by 8% to 11% across several models, likely in response to the yen’s sharp depreciation. The move follows recent Mac and iPad price increases but is not expected to extend to other markets unless Apple announces broader changes.

The Legion Y700 Infinite is shaping up to be Lenovo's most ambitious compact gaming tablet yet. Ahead of its August debut, the company has detailed the tablet's cooling architecture, which is designed to keep the tablet comfortable to hold while extracting more performance from its overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.

PlayStation is fighting a losing PR battle against advocates of physical games. Nevertheless, some fans are anxious to leave PS5 discs behind and welcome the digital age. A content creator found evidence that these posters are actually social media bots, possibly hired by Sony.

Astronomers have detected an atmosphere on a rocky exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf for the first time. However, while this is a major breakthrough, further observations will be needed to better understand this unique world.

The Honor Robot Phone is nearing launch, and at this point, it is unclear if global markets will get to experience the device. Regardless, Honor will showcase the phone at WAIC in China on July 18, and for the time being, global audiences will have to make do with a leaked hands-on video.

For years, Elon Musk has been uncharacteristically consistent about one thing, that Tesla will never make an electric motorcycle. Other two-wheelers, however, are apparently fair game. Meet Tesla's Balance Bike.

The Beelink ME Pro is now available with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Its two-bay variant comes with 72TB storage support, and there are 10GbE and 2.5GbE Ethernet ports. The starting price is CNY 3,999 in China, about $590.

Asus is now selling a new 16-inch gaming laptop globally. Equipped with a more powerful processor than last year's model, the ROG Strix G16 2026 retains a 90 Wh battery while jumping to a 300 Hz display with access to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060, RTX 5070 and RTX 5080 GPUs.

Bethesda has officially confirmed that remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are in development, though release dates remain under wraps. The studio also announced a new collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment on an unannounced Fallout project while reaffirming that Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI remain key priorities. Starfield will continue receiving updates and new content as Bethesda expands support for its existing RPGs.