Archive for august 2025

The US Department of Commerce has announced that it is cancelling licences that allowed Samsung and SK Hynix to use US equipment to produce chips in China. The restrictions will take effect in 120 days.

Gamers will not be disappointed with the new product from Team Cherry

The well-known DxOMark test has reached the cameras of the new Pixel 10 Pro XL and they have shown a very good result. The total score was 163 points, which put it in fourth place in the world after the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, Oppo Find X8 Ultra, and Vivo X200 Ultra. As you can see, Pixel has the best cameras among non-Chinese smartphone manufacturers.

I wonder how the corrupt former mayor will be punished?

The new chipset will be unveiled on 23 September

More expensive than the first part, but many times cheaper than most new products

The next update will be released in October

The model has been named ViewFinity S8 37″

That said, peak online on Steam hasn't even reached 5,000 players

Meizu has posted on Tmall a festive set of smartphones for the Chinese holiday Qi Xi (analogous to Valentine's Day), and it looks like a gift for true fans of the brand.

The new product has shown excellent durability!

Oppo has announced a new smartphone A6 Max in China without any preliminary announcements or leaks. The smartphone is only 7.7 mm thick, but the battery size is impressive - 7000 mAh.

The vacancy doesn't reveal id Software's plans, but true fans of the studio's games are already on the hype train

Officially, the developers are not stating the cost of the game

Lenovo is preparing a surprise for IFA 2025: a leak has shown a Project Pivo concept laptop with a unique rotating display. The concept is somewhat similar to the LG Wing smartphone, but for a laptop, this form factor is more justified, as it is much harder to turn it into a vertical orientation.

Qualcomm is preparing a real breakthrough: the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip will receive a record-breaking 4.74 GHz frequency in the Galaxy S26 version. This is the highest rate among mobile processors on the market.

It looks like Samsung is back in the game with the new Exynos 2600, the world's first mobile processor to be manufactured on a 2-nm process. After an unsuccessful debut in July, the chip has reappeared in Geekbench - and this time the results are impressive.

The compactness of Samsung smartphones grows with each generation

Honda has revealed the first teasers of its display at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, which opens in Tokyo on 29 October. The images show nine silhouettes, some of which are already familiar to the public, but several new products the company is keeping secret.

General Motors will temporarily cut production of its most expensive and heaviest electric vehicles, the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ.

Porsche has announced a number of innovations for the 2026 model year Macan Electric. The crossover will not only become more comfortable, but will also receive new entertainment options, from automatic parking to an integrated gaming platform.

Loewe and Jacob&Co have unveiled limited edition headphones for €99,000 and €119,000. Sapphires, diamonds, 14K gold, Hi-Res Audio, ANC and up to 65 hours of operation.

The OnePlus PLK110 smartphone with a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor and 16 GB RAM, running Android 16 with OxygenOS, has appeared in the Geekbench database. This confirms previous rumours about the use of Qualcomm's flagship processor in the upcoming OnePlus 15.

The Danish manufacturer of Lego sets has a page where users can suggest ideas for new sets. In order for the company to consider the project, visitors need to vote for their favourite option. One of these projects has attracted special attention from the tech community. It is a model of the legendary iMac G3 in a transparent Bondi Blue case, including a keyboard and the legendary hockey puck mouse. The model consists of about 700 parts, and even the miniature cathode ray tube and control board are visible through the transparent case.

A fresh insight claims that both the base model of the Xiaomi Pad 8 tablet and its Pro version may receive the same flagship Qualcomm processor - Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850). Traditionally, the Pro has been distinguished by its more powerful hardware, but Xiaomi seems to be changing its strategic approach this time: the differentiation will be not in the chip, but in screens, batteries, and additional features. Both versions are likely to come with 8GB and 12GB of RAM, which will allow for good multitasking with powerful apps and games.

As you know, the United States is concerned about China's growing technological power and has consistently tried to restrict the import of artificial intelligence chips into the country. They even tried to ban the export of a relatively simple Nvidia H20 processor. In the end, China refused to buy this chip itself, as it has better alternatives.

New rumours have emerged that Huawei is going to release a powerful tablet in a small form factor. According to them, the new product will have an 8.8-inch OLED screen in 16:10 format with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and, probably, a dual-layer OLED structure (Twin-OLED or Duo OLED), as in Huawei's flagship tablets. This technology allows for higher peak brightness and reduces the effect of pixel burn-in over time.

With the new toolkit, player snapshots are about to get even cooler

DJI is preparing a brand new action camera, the Osmo Nano, which could make its debut as early as 10 September. For the first time, the new product will have a modular design that should change the approach to shooting on the go.

DJI Osmo Nano consists of two units - a main module with a camera and a control unit with an OLED screen. The main unit will have two magnetic mounts, and the side mount can be reversed. Thanks to the magnetic mount, you can quickly change the position of the camera for use in different cases - selfies, group photos or POV shooting. The screen unit contains a massive battery that can charge the main unit by 80% in 20 minutes, as well as an additional microSD memory card.

Is 12GB of memory not enough?

Why not?

In a new commercial titled "No shirt? No Problem", the company demonstrates the Sketch to Image feature on Galaxy Z Fold 7, which allows you to literally "draw" a shirt on a photo.

Information about some of the features of the upcoming Samsung TriFold smartphone has been leaked to the Internet.

A Japanese developer has extended RE Engine's capabilities to realistically display long hair

Not only does the production of in-house processors have technological difficulties, but memory production is also going through its own difficult times. As we have already mentioned, Samsung has for the first time lost the top spot in the production of RAM to SK Hynix. The fundamental crisis has affected not only orders for third-party manufacturers, but also its own smartphone production. For its flagship Galaxy S25 line, the company initially used almost exclusively Micron chips, but later their share dropped to 40%, and Samsung began to provide 60%. However, recent reports suggest that Samsung may increase its partner's share to 60% again, meaning that Micron will once again become the main supplier. A recent meeting between Samsung and Micron indicates that their cooperation will only intensify in the S26 line.

In the second quarter of 2025, Huawei overtook Apple for the first time in terms of smartwatch shipments worldwide. Apple has been in first place for years. In the longer term, Huawei has also performed well, with a 52% increase in shipments over the year.

The secret of its success lies in its home market - more than 75% of shipments came from China, although the EMEA and Asia-Pacific markets are also growing. A more flexible pricing policy and presence in the lower price range had a positive impact on sales.

Creativity of the developers goes to a new level

You'll have to pay around €1999 for impressive performance and sleek design

Samsung employs more than 100,000 people at its Vietnamese factories

Players will not be able to choose the final boss and will face incredibly strong monsters

Samsung is gradually starting to sell its new budget model Galaxy A17 5G. The phone is already available in some European and Asian countries and is expected to be available in most countries in the near future. The first users noticed that the phone comes with a 25-watt USB-C adapter, which looks unusual. Most modern smartphones come without a power supply, and budget models are supplied with 10-15 watt units with a Type-A connector.

On powerful PCs, the game will run in 4K resolution with unlimited FPS

Developers have shown the effectiveness of firearms

Renault has officially announced the new generation of the Clio compact model. Although the current, fifth generation still sells well and often tops the European rankings, its life cycle is coming to an end and the next iteration is being prepared to replace it.

A new study from the University of Michigan has confirmed that electric cars are greener than petrol cars in every state in continental America. Regardless of the region, switching to electric traction reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

The new addition will encounter a creepy robot brain and explore a new location

Ford has long called on the UK government to bring back subsidies for electric cars, and a few weeks ago it did.

Google has released its cloud-based video editor Vids to the public. Until now, it was available only to Google Workspace or Gemini Pro subscribers.

Google is also actively expanding the capabilities of the video editor. The company has announced two new features: video generation from images and integration of AI avatars based on the Gemini model. Both new features will be available only for paid users.

Opel has decided to find out how far a C-Class station wagon with 48-volt hybrid technology can travel on a single tank of fuel, and has achieved a result comparable to diesel cars. According to internal tests, the Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid can cover more than 1,200 kilometres without refuelling in real-world driving conditions.

From previous leaks of cases, it became known that Apple has prepared a new accessory for the upcoming iPhone 17 line, called the Crossbody Strap. Nothing was known except the name, so people tried to interpret the appearance of the accessory based on the name alone. Now there is a description of the mechanism and even an image of the mysterious device.

Chinese brand Dreame Technology, known for its robotic hoovers, has officially announced plans to become an automobile manufacturer. Dreame's debut model will be a luxury all-electric sports car designed to compete with the Bugatti Veyron.

Apple has further blocked the distribution of its torrent client iTorrent through its alternative app store AltStore PAL in the European Union. Although apps such as iTorrent and qBitControl have been available since July last year, the company simply withdrew the app's digital signature in July 2025 without any clear explanation.

Volkswagen is developing the most powerful Golf in history. The 25th anniversary R version will be powered by the 2.5 TFSI turbo engine from the Audi RS3.

Word will now automatically save new documents to OneDrive or SharePoint instead of your local drive by default. This update is now rolling out to Microsoft 365 customers on Windows and is designed to reduce the risk of file loss and improve collaboration.

The new Warbond will be in the game as early as 2 September

Huawei has finally added active noise cancellation (ANC) to its budget-friendly FreeBuds SE lineup, the first of its kind in the SE series. From now on, in the affordable segment, you can count on active noise cancellation with three modes: ultra, normal and gentle. The headphones are capable of blocking up to 24 dB of noise.

According to new reports, Samsung's Galaxy M07 will bring two notable changes compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy M06. The M07 is thinner and only 7.6 mm thick, while the M06 was slightly larger. This is an unexpected bonus, especially in the budget segment. The phone also received IP54 protection against dust and splashes, which is very much appreciated in this price range. But the processor has become slower - instead of the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 in the M06, the M07 will run on Helio G99.

The new product can even be placed inside a desktop PC

Edifier has introduced the G2000 Pro, a compact transparent speaker with RGB lighting, 32W of power and virtual 7.1 surround. Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity.

Samsung has officially confirmed the date of the Galaxy Event - 4 September, on the eve of IFA 2025 in Berlin. One of the important announcements at the event will be the Galaxy S25 FE, a smartphone that has already appeared in numerous leaks and certifications. According to the data found in the Google Play Console, the SM-S731B model will be powered by a 10-core Exynos 2400 chip, which operates at a maximum frequency of 3.2 GHz and has an Xclipse 940 (1095 MHz) graphics core.

The device will have 8 GB of RAM and an FHD+ display with a pixel density of 450 ppi. The device is expected to have a 4900 mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.

Hurry up and get your games before the 4th of September

Huawei has officially confirmed the colours, memory options and pre-order launch for its new foldable smartphone, the Mate XTs, which will debut in China on 4 September. The company has released a teaser video featuring actress Yang Mi, who demonstrates the new Hibiscus Purple colour, a pale purple hue that appears for the first time on a tri-fold smartphone. The video also shows how the stylus works, which can be used for tasks such as filling out documents, taking notes, or drawing.

The famous game has been given a new life!

Komutr headphones have made their debut on Kickstarter. The ultra-thin body, MagSafe mount and support for iOS and Android make them an interesting novelty for gadget lovers.

Huawei has planned a busy September, with insiders reporting the launch of updated FreeClip 2 headphones and a compact flagship tablet. These devices are expected to debut alongside the foldable Mate XTs smartphone.

The FreeClip 2, which has the model number T0027, retains the signature "C-bridge" design that ensures comfortable wearing. This time, Huawei will add new colours - Feather White, Modern Black and Denim Blue. The headphones are expected to feature improved sound quality, enhanced noise cancellation, and faster wireless connectivity. There is speculation that they will support Nearlink, a new data transfer standard that surpasses Bluetooth in terms of speed and stability.

Nintendo Switch 2 has sold more than 2 million consoles in the US since the start of the year - a 75 per cent increase on the first Switch. The console surpassed the PlayStation 5 to become the top-selling console of 2025.

The developers promise challenging battles and the atmosphere of old RPGs

At night, on 28 August 2025, Ukrainian intelligence units - the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Active Action Department and the "Primari" special group - conducted a successful attack on the Project 21631 Buyan-M small missile ship, which was located in the Sea of Azov near the occupied Crimea.

When connected to a docking station, the performance of the gadget will be better than that of the PS5

On the night of 28 August, the Russians launched a combined attack on the capital of Ukraine. They used, among other things, new Geranium-3 jet drones. An analysis of the construction of the downed drones revealed a number of components of European and Chinese origin. As of 13:00 on 28 August, 15 people have been reported dead, four of them children. The debris is still being cleared, and there are still people missing and seriously injured, so the number of victims may increase. Friday, 29 August, has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv.

For now, the option is being tested in the Xbox Insiders programme

The speaker is cool looking, sounds great and is easy to transport

WhatsApp has introduced Writing Help, a new AI tool that allows you to reword, edit, or change the tone of your message directly in WhatsApp. It's a perfect tool for people who have trouble formulating complex sentences. Parents' chats and porch chats should become like literary evenings.

Saab has unveiled the Nimbrix missile, a low-cost solution to combat drones and UAV swarms. It has a range of up to 5 kilometres and an air-launched warhead. The first deliveries are expected in 2026.

There are a lot of plans, but no specifics

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra impresses with its features

Samsung will hold a Galaxy Event on 4 September 2025. The company will unveil the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 series tablets with new AI capabilities. It is also expected to hold a press conference at IFA 2025 in Berlin.

Sony has revealed the price of its stylised consoles and accessories

Porsche is preparing to premiere an all-electric Cayenne, and the first characteristics have already been revealed. The new vehicle is based on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture, familiar from the Macan Electric and Audi Q6 e-tron.

Realme, having just released the 15 and 15 Pro, will soon expand its lineup with the small and slim 15T. Advertising banners revealing some of the new product's characteristics have been leaked online.

Volvo has revealed the all-new XC70 - the brand's first ever 'long-range' plug-in hybrid. On the Chinese CLTC cycle, it can travel more than 200 kilometres on electric power - more than any of the brand's previous PHEVs.

Realme decided to reveal a few more details about two smartphones at the 828 Fan Festival 2025 event. One of them is the famous 15,000-battery giant (we still have no idea what to call it properly), and the other is the Chill Fan Phone.

Tesla's upcoming software update is expected to include a feature called "Low Power Mode" - an analogue of the power-saving mode in smartphones. It will allow owners to better control power consumption when the car is idle and will be a solution to the long-standing problem of so-called vampire drain - when the battery runs down even without using the car.

Apparently, users often found it difficult to find the newly installed app in the general menu, so Google is adding an option to automatically launch the new app immediately after installation. This feature is disabled by default. If the switch is activated, a message with a 5-second countdown will appear after the app is installed, and the app will automatically launch unless cancelled.

Nothing got into a scandal. Under the guise of photos taken with a smartphone, the company posted stock photos from the Stills platform on advertising stands.

Five photos were posted under the headline "Here's what our community captured on the Phone 3.", but users suspected that the vanilla photos were a hoax. The suspicions were confirmed, and the photos were found on a stock image platform, with EXIF data indicating that they were taken professionally. Some of the photos were posted in 2023, when the Phone 3 did not even exist as a prototype. One of the photographers who created one of these images, who wishes to remain anonymous, confirmed that the photo was taken with a Fujifilm XH2s camera.

Four years ago, Apple introduced AirPods Pro 2. Recently, Bloomberg reported that Apple will announce AirPods Pro 3 this autumn, so it will almost certainly happen on 9 September at the iPhone 17 presentation. Pre-orders for AirPods Pro 3 are likely to start on 12 September (Friday), and sales will begin on 19 September.

Hitman World of Assassination is now available on iPhone and iPad: all 25 missions, redesigned controls for touch, controller support and a demo for free.

Sony will once again delight gamers with great deals

Probably, the novelty will be somewhat cheaper than the previous version

QCY has launched the flagship MeloBuds N70 headphones with USound MEMS tweeters, active noise cancellation up to 56dB and a 50-hour battery.

Players will be able to hold coronation ceremonies and make "election promises"

Apart from the stylish design, Dimensity 7300 chipset and 12GB of RAM are also confirmed

Huawei is planning to release the Watch D2 smartwatch. The latest teaser showed a case similar to a scheduled blood pressure measurement. Instead of manually switching on the measurement, the watch will measure the pressure at the appointed time. This feature can be useful for elderly people or patients with unstable hypertension who can experience strong changes in blood pressure throughout the day.

Great news from the game director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33!

More than 370,000 user conversations with Grok AI were indexed by search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) through the "share" function, which generated unique URLs without properly warning users that these conversations were becoming public. Among the published chats are instructions on how to make bombs, drugs, psychotropic substances, write viruses, commit suicide and other conformist things. The network was particularly amused by Grok's advice on how to kill Elon Musk.

An international study has found: it's twice as hard for people to cut down on screen time as it is to take a daily ice bath. Why is digital addiction stronger than physical discomfort?

Apple may introduce the tandem OLED technology used in the iPad Pro into the iPhone lineup. The technology is being actively promoted by LG Display, which insists that Apple will use their technology in future iPhones.

Transport for London has launched a campaign against "loud passengers". Posters with the slogan "Headphones On" encourage people to wear headphones and respect their neighbours on the train.

The new features are already available in a number of countries

Anthropic has released its latest Threat Intelligence report, the main thesis of which is that vibe hacking is gaining popularity.

Vibe-hacking is when AI, such as Claude Code, is used not only as an advisor but also to search for vulnerabilities or write malicious code. You just need to come up with a scheme and successfully write queries for the neural network. One such hacker developed a scheme to blackmail 17 organisations around the world, including hospitals, religious institutions, emergency services, and even state security agencies. The ransom amount was more than $500,000. Claude was involved as a consultant and executor - all on a turnkey basis.

Gamers can expect small games as well as AAA projects

The new product will be significantly cheaper than the Apple Vision Pro

According to new data from China's QC Centre, the EB-BS948ABY battery has a nominal capacity of 4,855 mAh, which is exactly the same as the Galaxy S25 Ultra - the actual capacity is likely to be 5,000 mAh. This will be the sixth year in a row that Samsung has maintained this capacity in the Ultra line.

Chinese operator China Telecom has published the page of the Vivo Y500 smartphone, which is to be announced on 1 September, ahead of schedule. In addition to detailed specifications, the operator has also posted official renders of the smartphone - there will be no surprise in September.

Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC will be released this coming winter

In addition to smartphones, Vivo is also planning to launch new headphones

Google has announced a major update to its image editing tools in the Gemini app. Developed by the DeepMind team, the new model has already received the highest scores in early tests and is available to all Gemini users. The model allows you to create and modify photos so that the people or animals depicted remain recognisable and natural.

Return to Silent Hill will premiere in January 2026

The gameplay of classic parts is successfully combined with modern graphics and new mechanics

A Lamborghini Huracan stolen almost two years ago has been recovered in the US. The car from California was found in Denver with the help of artificial intelligence: the owner used ChatGPT and Google to calculate the location of the sports car from Instagram photos.

Stellantis appears to have abandoned plans to roll out its own Level 3 automated driving system, known internally as STLA AutoDrive. Reuters reports, citing insiders, that the programme has been "put on pause" due to high costs, technical difficulties and little interest from customers.

The last Nissan GT-R of the R35 series has rolled off the assembly line, putting an end to the history of one of the longest-running sports cars of our time.

At the Hot Chips conference, AMD presented new details about the RDNA4 architecture, which became the basis for the Radeon RX 9000 series. The main idea is a flexible, scalable SoC design that allows you to create different GPUs from one basic template.

The Peugeot 308 hatchback and station wagon have undergone a planned refresh. The popular model received a noticeably redesigned design and more efficient powertrains.

Galaxy S25 flagship series smartphones will be the first to receive the update

Nvidia has announced an ambitious goal to fully switch to neural rendering, which means that every pixel in the game is created using artificial intelligence. This is not just an evolution of Frame Generation technology - it is a revolution that can change the very essence of graphics in the future. Just imagine - no frames based on geometric objects, and the look of the game will change radically with every driver update.

Battlefield 6 couldn't compete with anime mahjong game

BYD today announced that its Yangwang U9 test car has reached a top speed of 472.41 kilometres per hour. This is the best result among all Chinese-built electric vehicles and

Khadas has introduced Tea Pro, an ultra-slim headphone amplifier with Bluetooth 5.4, ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, AMOLED display and up to 11 hours of battery life. Compatibility: iOS, Android, Windows and macOS.

Following its debut in China, TCL has officially launched RayNeo Air 3s Pro on the global market. The augmented reality glasses feature a clear and sharp OLED display and surround the user with spatial sound. The augmented reality effect projects a virtual screen of a comparable size of 201 inches from a distance of 6 metres. The device can be connected to iPhone, Android, PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch and has six modes of operation, including movie watching, gaming, low vision assistance and eye protection.

Logitech is preparing to update its legendary MX Master series - and this time with an unexpected innovation. Previous leaked images pointed to a new thumb pad, and now we have information on what it's for.

According to WinFuture, the new MX Master 4 will have a Haptic Sense haptic panel located in the thumb area. The built-in vibration motor will provide tactile feedback when performing actions, changing the cursor, or switching between devices. Users will be able to adjust the intensity of the vibrations through the Options+ app.

The launch of the new Huawei Watch is set to take place with a bang, with the company organising an event in Paris on 19 September. To stir up interest, X has published a teaser showing the slogan "Ride The Wind", which refers to advanced activity tracking.

The event will be held under the tagline Awe dropping and Cook promises something awesome!

Players will find themselves in dungeons without the support of orbital weapons

Shoppers will no longer have to interact with a chatbot

Xiaomi has officially confirmed that HyperOS 3, the next major upgrade to its Android operating system, will be unveiled on 28 August 2025 - the company has already launched a countdown on social media, including Weibo.

Today, 26 August 2025, Vivo has officially launched the T4 Pro 5G in India - the smartphone is an intermediate lineup in the T-series, between the basic and ultra versions. The smartphone has a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, a 6500 mAh battery and a 1.5K rounded display.

One can only hope that the quality of the series will be worth the long wait

Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ is recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the thinnest smartphone with 3D curved screen (6.09 mm). We tell you how the record was verified and what's inside the device.

Spotify is adding a direct messaging feature for sharing music, podcasts and audiobooks. The feature is available to Free and Premium subscription users and is protected by encryption.

Oppo is preparing its new flagship, the Find X9 Pro, and details about the smartphone's memory options and colours have been leaked. The information was published by a well-known insider at Digital Chat Station. Judging by the data, the company relies on a wide range of configurations - from the "basic" 12 GB RAM + 256 GB to the top-end 16 GB + 1 TB, and active users will be pleased with the support of satellite SMS. We also learned about three body colours: White, Purple Gray and Magenta.

Japanese publishers Nikkei and Asahi have sued Perplexity AI for copyright infringement. The companies are demanding a ban on the use of content and compensation of $15 million each.

Google says that starting from 2027, all certified Android devices (those with Play Protect and pre-installed Google apps) will not be able to install applications from developers that have not passed additional verification. The system will block the installation of an apk file downloaded from the Internet or even from an app store if the information about the developer and the application is not in Google's centralised database.

The smartphone has got a 108MP primary sensor

Ultra-thin novelty is approved for use on aircraft

Garmin has released mega update 17.28 for the Fenix 8: Running Economy metric, triathlon coach, smart alarm clock and new workout and sleep tools. All features are available for free.

At the same time, a crossover with Halo was launched in the game

For now, the novelty is only available in India

Borderlands 4 will be released on 12 September

Silicon-honeycomb battery technology has given a second wind to compact smartphones. Of course, 10 years ago, we would not have called them compact, but it is what it is. Vivo X300, Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini (tentatively titled), and Nubia Air are expected to be released this year. The OnePlus 15T and IQOO 15 Mini are also going to join the cohort of small but powerful smartphones.

NVIDIA unveiled the Jetson AGX Thor, a Blackwell-based supercomputer for humanoid robotics. 7.5 times more powerful, 3.5 times more energy efficient, first customers include Amazon, Boston Dynamics and Meta.

The update will add important features, including those related to file security

The game will be released simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series

Xiaomi is currently updating its smartphones to HyperOS 3, but there is a nuance. HyperOS is an add-on over the Android kernel. So, some devices will receive HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16, and some will remain on Android 15. Here's a list of Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco models that won't get Android 16

The Xterra's frame construction and all-wheel drive made the Xterra one of Nissan's iconic SUVs in the U.S. market. It's been a decade since it was discontinued and according to Automotive News, Nissan announced the model's revival at a recent meeting with dealers.

Gamers are hoping that Nintendo's upcoming show will announce a release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Even the most experienced sports car driver can't always judge how close the front splitter is to a kerb or a speed bump. Ferrari's new patent application offers a solution to this problem.

Today, the next pre-release version of iOS 26 - Developer Beta 8 - was released. The 9to5Mac resource has collected statistics and found that since iOS 13, all new versions of the system have received exactly 8 beta versions before the release of the final version of the system. There have been some record-breakers in the company's history - iOS 12 received 12 technical releases before the release, but the latest iOS beta has no noticeable terrible bugs, so most likely there will be no more new versions of iOS 26 before the release. This is the version of the system that will be available on all supported devices in September.

The Dekra organisation has clearly shown how far automotive safety has advanced in recent decades. For this purpose, they crash-tested a 1989 Volkswagen Golf II according to the Euro NCAP 2020 protocol and compared the results with the modern Golf VIII.

You all probably know that Apple has integrated ChatGPT into the iPhone, right? The company signed an exclusive contract with OpenAI and many artificial intelligence technologies are integrated into iOS. Elon Musk considers this to be a conspiracy and has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI through his companies X Corp. and xAI. Now, Apple and OpenAI have to prove that the partnership is not based on a common hatred of Grok.

Audi has officially unveiled the second generation of the Q3 Sportback coupe-like crossover. The model received a design in the updated corporate style, updated interior and an expanded range of powertrains.

Honor has introduced the industry's first large language model (LLM) that runs directly on the device itself, rather than in the cloud. The manufacturer promises to launch this feature on the international version of Honor Magic V5 later this week.

The third-person shooter festival will run until 1 September

Xiaomi is not slowing down after the successful launch of SU7 sedan and YU7 crossover. The new sedan, which is a longer version of the SU7, has been spotted and photographed on the roads in China.

After the Made by Google presentation ended, a new teaser from the search giant appeared, where Google confirmed that the Pixel 10 series will receive a unique new feature. Pixel 10 will be able to make voice and video calls to WhatsApp via satellite connection. The update will be available for smartphones before the start of official sales on 28 August.

Baseus will unveil the Inspire series of headphones with Sound by Bose technology at IFA 2025. The range will include full-size, in-canal and unique open models.

Mercedes-Benz has put the GT XX prototype to the test and set a series of records for the electric car's driving range. This included covering a distance equal to the length of the Earth's equator. The tests took place at the Nardo test track in Southern Italy.

Vivo has confirmed that it will update the camera sensors in the new X300 Pro. The Vivo X300 Pro is expected to receive the Dimensity 9500 processor and will be announced in September.

Gamers will be treated to a huge number of cool displays

Apple TV+ has gone up in price by 30 per cent to $13. But when trying to cancel the subscription, some users get a hidden 54% discount for two months.

A great new product on the eve of the start of the school year

Bluesky, a social network operating on the open AT Protocol, has made an official statement indicating that it is not going to resume operations in Mississippi (USA). This state has enacted a law requiring Internet resources to obtain user documents to confirm their age and imposing high fines if users are able to circumvent the verification. If the situation remains unchanged, this social network will remain inaccessible to users from this state. Potentially, any country or state that adopts similar laws could also be blocked. The conflict developed in several stages.

The developers promise that Europa Universalis V will be "the next stage in the development of historical 4X strategies"

A stable version of ColorOS 16 is expected to be released by the end of 2025

The Google Tensor G5 processor of its own architecture is manufactured on TSMC production lines for the first time. This is attributed to both the imperfection of the Korean 3nm production process and the possible "leakage" of technologies for its own Exynos chips. Google claims that the G5 is the biggest breakthrough since the company switched to its own processors. Information posted on the official page indicates that the G5 has a 60% more powerful TPU unit and a 34% more powerful processor module compared to the G4. While the TPU neural module is somewhat specific and tailored specifically for Google's computing, the power of the processor and video units can be compared directly with competitors. And, judging by the first indirect comparisons (direct comparisons will appear when Pixel reaches real customers), the G5 will still not be a competitor to Qualcomm.

Ilon Musk has announced that xAI is opening up the Grok 2.5 source code. Anyone can now download and modify the AI model, and Grok 3 will become open source in six months.

Apple's "F1: The Movie" starring Brad Pitt has surpassed $600 million in worldwide box office receipts, becoming the actor's highest-grossing film and a record for Apple.

Today, 25 August 2025, the world celebrates 34 years since a 21-year-old student from Finland, Linus Torvalds, announced at a forum that he had been working on his own operating system as a hobby since April, had a working build and would have the final product ready in a few months. Over the years, his operating system has come a long way. Nowadays, Linux is in everything you can think of: smartphones, Wi-Fi routers, smart refrigerators, supercomputers, the ISS space station - the list is endless.

The new AirPods Pro model will learn to measure heart rate

The offer applies to all platforms

The flagship Oppo Find X9 Ultra is due to be released later than the other members of the lineup, the Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro. It is expected to be announced in January 2026 and go on sale in the first quarter. However, in the summer, the first information about the technical characteristics of the future flagship came from the distant Celestial Empire.

Samsung is bringing the One UI shell to home appliances. Refrigerators and washing machines will get 7 years of updates, Bixby support, TV Plus and Knox Matrix protection.

Looks like gamers' years-long wait wasn't in vain

The new product will go on sale at the end of 2025

The new 27″ UltraGear supports a 280Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1440 resolution

The arcade game classic will adorn your rucksack

The novelty is expected to be released in 2026

Detailed information about the Oppo Find X9 Pro has been revealed, which is expected to be announced in October in China, with a global announcement expected in November.

Case maker SpinoArmor has posted promotional images of the Sony Xperia 10 VII, which is due out in October. The image shows the smartphone from both sides. On the rear panel, you can see the redesigned camera unit. Instead of a vertical block, as in the Xperia 10 VI, the new device will have a horizontal "pill" that stretches almost the entire back panel. It houses two camera modules, an LED flash and a second microphone.

Honor is working on a sub-flagship lineup that will include the GT2 and GT2 Pro models. The new products are expected to be announced in November or December and will be the first smartphones to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, which is due to be announced in September.

Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy A07, its most affordable smartphone for 2025, which is now available in Indonesia. It's twice as good as the iPhone 16, with a 90Hz display and a 25W charger included.

The game is expected to be released in 2026

There will be another autonomy monster on the market

Users don't need to wear glasses to get 3D images

Amazon has confirmed the premiere of Blade Runner 2099 for 2026. The series will star Michelle Yeoh and is being produced by Ridley Scott. The plot is being kept secret.

The price will remain the same until the end of 2025

The company is looking to extend the lifecycle of its smartphones

Multiplayer will also be there, but it's not a priority

A classic of world literature returns in the form of a dystopian action-RPG

Realme continues to fuel interest in its new phone with a large battery. Before that, a teaser was published with the second digit of the battery rating hidden. Now the company is tearing off the veil and publishing a new teaser of the upcoming model - the inscription "15000 mAh" is visible on the back. Realme promises up to 50 hours of continuous video playback, which sounds fantastic, but given the size of the battery, it's quite plausible.

Welove Earplugs have won the Red Dot Design Award 2025. Ergonomics, 18 dB noise protection and a UV-disinfected case make them the new benchmark in hearing protection.

Today, the first "real life" pictures of Xiaomi 15T Pro have been posted on TikTok. For the first time, we can see the design of the model in detail. These are the first reliable images after numerous leaks of specifications that did not give an idea of the device's appearance.

This year Fiat decided to please not only with new models, but also with music. In honour of the 70th anniversary of the legendary Fiat 600 and the launch of the new Grande Panda, the brand presented "The World's Happiest Car Playlist" - "the happiest car playlist in the world" - on Spotify.

The chase for visual similarity to the iPhone takes on a new level

Negotiations have only just begun and shares of both companies have already soared

The game will feature a new story chapter and general gameplay improvements

Google Gemini users can try video generation with Veo 3 for free. Three 8-second videos with voiceovers are available - for two weekends only.

An engineer from Maliwan Corporation uses gravity to destroy enemies

Forget about the Pixel Flip for now, too

Cage's candidacy is not yet finalised, but his chances are high

Meta Quest 3 users will receive a standalone version of the game on 13 November

Intel reps have not commented, but apparently agree on everything

But it was the developers of Hollow Knight: Silksong who made the Best Announcement.

Huawei has officially opened its revolutionary charging station for electric trucks in Sichuan province, The charging station can deliver up to 100 MW in total, making it unique in the world. This was made possible thanks to Huawei Megawatt Supercharging technology presented at the opening ceremony. For comparison, the Kakhovka HPP destroyed by the Russians had a peak capacity of 335 MW, but only delivered this power in certain periods of the year.

Xiaomi is preparing a new LTE watch with a 930 mAh battery (remember when Nokia phones used to have 850 mAh batteries?) and eSIM support. This information was published by the popular Chinese informant Digital Chat Station.

Battery: 930 mAh is much larger than in conventional smartwatches, where the typical figures are 400-500 mAh (for example, Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro has 495 mAh). It is likely that silicon-carbon technology has reached watches.

Less than two weeks after it became known that the Electrified G80 sedan was leaving the U.S. market, more news followed: the Hyundai Motor plant in Alabama was beginning production of the electric GV70.

Rolls-Royce literally drowned the Phantom in a swimming pool and it's not the result of artificial intelligence. The British brand has staged a spectacular performance in honour of the connection between its flagship model and the music industry.

The Pacifica Grizzly Peak gets a suspension lift of 2.75 inches (70 mm) at the front and 2.5 inches (64 mm) at the rear. The 18-inch wheels are fitted with 31-inch diameter BFGoodrich KO2 all-terrain tyres.

Ulefone has announced new rugged smartphones Armor 33 and Armor 33 Pro. These armoured vehicles have military-grade protection with a number of extravagant features: an ultra-loud speaker, two displays and spectacular RGB backlighting.

A couple of weeks before the official announcement at IFA 2025 (possibly on 4 September), leaks have emerged with estimated prices for the Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra tablets for the US.

Sony has officially announced that its flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, will be available in European stores again from 25 August 2025. So, if you don't want to wait two weeks for the iPhone 17 announcement, you can go crazy and buy an Xperia.

A sealed first-generation iPod from 2001 has gone for $40,264 at auction. The record price surpassed the previous $29,000 and showed that Apple's retro gadgets are becoming a collector's luxury.

The authors decently updated the game, but fundamentally did not add new content

The device is called the Selected Yuewo Wireless Ear Mouse Pro and will go on sale next week

Gamers are lucky it's not Pitchford that determines the price of the game

HOVERAir AQUA is a drone camera that takes off and lands on water. It shoots 4K/100fps, runs for 23 minutes, weighs 249 g. Price - $999.

Google announced at its Made by Google event on 20 August 2025 that the new Pixel 10 line has switched from UFS 3.1 to the much faster UFS 4.0. However, it turned out that UFS 4.0 is not available in all smartphones - it all depends on the amount of memory.

The Ukrainian military reported that for the first time they had destroyed a modified Russian Orlan-10 drone that acted as a "carrier" - two FPV quadcopters were attached under its wings. The incident took place in August 2025 - anti-aircraft gunners of the 118th Separate Mechanised Brigade, together with special forces, successfully intercepted and shot down this "mother drone".

On 20 August 2025, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalists that Ukraine's new Flamingo cruise missile had successfully passed its tests. The project was planned, tested and launched into production at a record pace - in just 9 months from the start of work.

The developers have greatly improved all aspects of the first instalment

The new episodes will be released as early as 15 September

Trump Mobile is back in the spotlight: the T1 smartphone never appeared in person, but the internet is full of photoshopped images of other people's phones.

The unconventional game comes out as early as 4 September

Vivo is challenging Apple

YouTube Music is celebrating ten years of operation by launching new features and adding new social tools. The main focus is on "taste match" playlists, fan tags, music commentary and concert reminders.

The developers have tried to make the control as convenient and intuitive as possible

Sam Fisher has aged, but he's still got skills.

The insider shed light on the new iQOO Neo 11 line, which may appear in November 2025. It is expected to receive: 2K displays, a large battery, flagship chips, and 100W fast charging.

Jeep has returned the Cherokee to its lineup after a two-year pause. The 2026 model year crossover debuted a new generation. It is larger, has more technology and a hybrid powertrain.

The detective will be the second main character in the new game

Insta360 has officially unveiled its new GO Ultra camera, a compact action camera that retains the portability of the GO line but has been significantly upgraded in terms of hardware. Yes, it's a bit bigger and heavier, but it's also more powerful and yes, it's now AI-powered.

Infiniti has fallen on hard times, with sales in America down from the past decade and uncertainty in the industry. But the Japanese brand has a plan to revitalise the brand and it's sure to please fans of internal combustion engines.

Mercedes-Benz and BMW, despite their long-standing rivalry, are discussing possible co-operation in the field of powertrains. According to Manager Magazin, Mercedes is considering purchasing four-cylinder engines from BMW. The first cars with such engines could appear as early as 2027.

After a few teasers, Honor has officially announced its new Magic V Flip 2 clamshell. In addition to the design (and the manufacturer really paid a lot of attention to it), the smartphone has decent technological equipment - the largest battery in the class, a 200 MP camera, a powerful processor and bright displays.

Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation have launched a joint test of the Toyota Sweep Energy Storage System .

The game is a few days away from release

Today, 21 August 2025, Xiaomi has just announced the Redmi Note 15, the junior model in the new lineup alongside the Pro versions. The smartphone is positioned as a balanced design, battery life, and performance in the budget segment, and has already started selling in China.

Today, 21 August 2025, Xiaomi has launched Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro+ in China. The new smartphones are positioned as the most durable models in the Note lineup, featuring a large battery, increased drop resistance, and water and dust protection.

At Gamescom 2025, JBL announced an updated series of gaming headphones: Quantum 950, Quantum 650, and Quantum 250. These models feature new 50mm carbon fibre drivers with Hi-Res certification, as well as a new version of the proprietary QuantumENGINE software that adds spatial audio even for older headsets in the series.

The list includes former flagships as well as mid-range models

Albion's governor will have a lot on his plate

It's impossible not to compare the game to A Plague Tale

Apple TV+ raises monthly subscription to $13. The annual subscription and Apple One remain unchanged. For current subscribers, the change will take effect 30 days after the next renewal.

Fans of stealth action games should check out this game

The game will be available on all platforms

MIT found that 95% of projects with generative AI are not profitable. Shares of Nvidia, Palantir and Arm Holdings fell, investors discuss a possible AI bubble.

Pixel owners will finally get torch brightness adjustment along with the Android 16 QPR2 update. The update will also bring new security features, customisation and widgets on the lock screen.

The developers are happy with a lot of material of noteworthy game

Huawei has officially announced that the new Watch GT 6 series of smartwatches will be presented on 19 September 2025 in Paris. The information was published on the brand's official website and social media, and a teaser with a first look at the design was released. This is a continuation of last year's GT 5 series, which received a number of updates to its appearance and functions.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been officially announced for Nintendo Switch 2, but we'll have to wait until 2026. In the meantime, the new DLC - The Order of Giants will be released on the 4th of September for other platforms.

Xiaomi is launching a new product - a wireless mouse that can work in two wireless standards (2.4 GHz and Bluetooth). The company has already launched a crowdfunding campaign on Xiaomi Youpin, with an investment price of just $11. Later, the mouse will be available for purchase on general terms, but at a slightly higher price - $12.5.

Realme has officially confirmed the announcement of a smartphone with a battery that significantly exceeds 10,000 mAh. The company published a teaser with the second digit of the battery capacity hidden. The teaser included the slogan: "THE BIGGEST JUST GOT EVEN BIGGER", hinting at an even larger capacity. Earlier this year, the company was working on a smartphone concept with a 10,000 mAh battery. Then we saw a smartphone with a silicon-carbon battery that was 8.5 mm thick and weighed 212 g.

Vivo has officially confirmed that the T4 Pro 5G will be unveiled next week, on 26 August 2025. The company has published an official teaser.

The Chinese company Pop Mart, which produces the popular Labubu plush toy in The Monsters series, has announced its financial results for the first half of 2025. Part of the revenue of this series is approximately $670 million, which gives every chance to reach or even exceed $1 billion by the end of the year - for the company, this is an increase of 688% compared to last year. This year's novelty has eclipsed such market mastodons as Barbie and Hot Wheels.

Qualcomm is preparing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (SM8845), which is supposed to become a real flagship for more simplified flagships. A well-known insider at Digital Chat Station reports that the chip will receive the same custom Oryon cores and will be manufactured using the 3nm N3P process, just like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2.

During the Made by Google event, where the Pixel Watch 4 also debuted, Qualcomm introduced a new generation of its wearable platform - Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 and W5+ Gen 2. The main novelty is satellite communication support, which opens up new horizons for security and autonomy.

Chinese auto giant BYD has launched a themed centre for car enthusiasts in Zhengzhou. Test drives of various models are available there, including the Yangwang U9 electric supercar.

Honda Motor has entered into a multi-year joint development agreement with California-based Helm.ai, which specialises in autonomous driving software. The partnership will accelerate the development of Honda's next generation of technology, including Navigate on Autopilot (NOA).

The official price of the gadgets hasn't been named yet, but we do know it

After the unsuccessful launch of FineWoven cases in 2023, Apple seems to be preparing a new attempt to replace leather in premium accessories. This time, the company may introduce a case made of TechWoven material, which is rumoured to have a tougher texture.

Cupra will unveil the new Tindaya concept, named after the volcanic mountain in Fuerteventura (Canary Islands), at the IAA Mobility 2025 Motor Show in Munich. Due to premiere on 8 September, this model will be the next chapter in the development of the brand's identity.

Demand for Bugatti's new hypercars is so high that potential buyers will have to wait years to get their car, if they can even place an order at all.

Ford has filed applications to register the Evos, Fathom, Fuze, Hive and Mythic trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The documents are dated 5 August 2025 and cover a wide range of vehicles from passenger cars and pickup trucks to electric vehicles and their components.

Anker has released the Soundcore Sleep A30 headphones for $230. They block snoring and city noise with ANC and smart algorithms, and use binaural frequencies to relax.

In New York, Google has officially presented the Pixel 10 line: four new smartphones (Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold), as well as Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a. The main features are the new Tensor G5 chip, Qi2 wireless charging, triple cameras, and a bunch of AI-based functions.

As part of the CHIPS Act, the US government has allocated billions of dollars in grants to companies that are moving semiconductor production to the US. The recipients include Samsung, Intel, Micron, TSMC, and others. But now the government has started to impose an additional condition.

HMD Global has introduced a new smartphone, HMD Fuse, which has a built-in content filtering system to protect children from inappropriate material.

Samsung is preparing to launch four new tablets by the end of the year, including the flagship Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. Recently, its images have been leaked in high quality, confirming the key features of the device.

Tomorrow, Honor will announce its flagship Honor Magic V Flip 2, but the manufacturer couldn't resist publishing another batch of official images, this time of the Jimmy Choo design version.

All gadgets in the InZone range are now available for pre-order

Motorola has shown a teaser of the Moto Buds Bass TWS headphones. If the name isn't enough for you, the line "Super Bass" has been added to let you know exactly what to expect. The model is due to be announced on 27 August 2025, the day before the Moto Buds Loop is announced.

The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC

The new instalment of the series will be released in 2026

ASUS unveiled the limited edition ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 5090 for ROG's 30th anniversary at Gamescom 2025: 800W of power, liquid metal, copper cooling chamber and only 1000 units.

Realme has expanded its P line with two new smartphones: P4 5G and P4 Pro 5G. Both models have a huge 7000 mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and Hyper Vision AI chip. The P4 Pro 5G is powered by the latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.

The design of the mouse will avoid wrist problems

Realme has expanded its P line with two new smartphones: P4 5G and P4 Pro 5G. Both models have a huge 7000 mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and a Hyper Vision AI chip.

Three editions of S.T.A.A.L.K.E.R. are already available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store. 2

Four games are already available

Google Docs has a new feature: documents can now be listened to in audio format using Gemini AI. Users can choose voice and speed, and access is limited to English and desktop versions for now.

Zoom will soon stop working on iOS 13 and iOS 14. Continued use will require an update to iOS 15 and above. Find out which devices will be affected by the change and what users should do.

OpenAI is removing the standard ChatGPT voice from 9 September. It will be replaced by Advanced Voice, which is faster and more expressive, but many people consider it cold and lacking "soul".

The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is designed for cyber athletes and fans of online shooters

The game will also feature a PvE mode called Operation Boiling Point

The developer has opened pre-orders for two editions of the game

On 17 September, another 90-day extension of the ban on TikTok in the US expires, but to leave no doubt about the seriousness of the US threats, the White House has set up an official account there. The account has already posted the first short video of Trump saying: "I am your voice", and in the caption - "America, we are back! What's up, TikTok?"

A wave of layoffs has begun in the studio

The game will be available in three editions

It is the story, atmosphere, visuals and audio that evoke the most emotions. The heroine feels more mature. She is ready to fight the demons both inside and outside, and the wrapper of 10th-century Iceland with realistic graphics and binaural 3D sound is nothing short of admirable. The gameplay is pretty much the same as it was in 2017, but otherwise Hellblade II is a game that I would recommend.

Pre-order is open on all platforms

The add-on will be entirely dedicated to blacksmithing

Details are scarce, but the horror looks cool

Kia expects to sell up to 160,000 EV4 compact electric cars a year. Half of them should find buyers in Europe, so production will be started not in Korea, but at the plant in Žilina, Slovakia. The start of mass production is scheduled for the end of August.

Opel has revealed the spectacular Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept. The car is designed specifically for the Gran Turismo racing simulator, but also hints at the styling of the seventh-generation Corsa, expected by the end of 2026.

Wargaming, the renowned developer and publisher of online games behind the iconic World of Tanks and World of Warships, has announced its new project at Gamescom 2025: World of Tanks: HEAT.

New hero, same style and more Chinese mythology

The second season of the Fallout series will premiere on 17 December 2025

The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2

Nissan has officially revealed pricing for the next-generation Leaf, and the popular electric car is now even more affordable for the 2026 model year. Moreover, the company claims that the Leaf now has the lowest starting price among all EVs in the US. However, the price of the base S version has not yet been announced.

The brutal style of the game will be retained in the anime

Mazda has introduced the Mazda Charging app, which gives access to hundreds of thousands of charging stations across Europe. It provides real-time information on charging availability and prices, and allows you to pay for the service.

The game will be released in 2026

The updated sedan Tesla Model 3 Highland appeared in 2023 without indicator paddle switches - they were replaced by buttons on the steering wheel. Not all buyers liked this innovation and now Tesla decided to return the usual switches. At least in China.

According to the leaked documents from the CMIIT certification centre, Vivo is preparing a powerful X300 lineup - including the standard X300, the compact X300 Pro Mini, the top-end X300 Pro and the coolest X300 Ultra. The company is trying to expand the range to suit every taste. The line will be released in October 2025 in China, and the Ultra version will appear in the first months of 2026.

Lords of the Fallen 2 is expected to be released in 2026

Xiaomi has officially presented Smart Door Lock 4 Pro, the flagship model in a new series of door locks. It is equipped with a wide-angle HD camera in the peephole and a large screen on the inside, so you can quickly see who is standing at the door without a phone.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 pre-orders have started on all platforms

Xiaomi has released a new gadget from the smart home category - Smart Home Display 8 Gimbal Edition. This is an 8-inch screen that displays weather, video, allows you to control smart bulbs, and has a built-in camera with a swivel mechanism. The price of the device is less than $100, and sales begin on 21 August.

Xiaomi President Lu Weibing has announced that the company is planning a large-scale entry into the European electric vehicle market no later than 2027.

A new leak has revealed details of the upcoming Xiaomi 15T junior flagship. The body colours, prices, and available memory options have been revealed.

The Xiaomi 15T will come in one 12GB + 256GB variant for €649, and will be available in black, grey, and gold. The more powerful Xiaomi 15T Pro will be sold in two variants - 12/256 GB for €799 and 12/512 GB for €899 - also in black, grey and gold colours.

Windows 11 update KB5063878 (August 2025) may reportedly cause the SSD to disappear from the system when writing large amounts of data (for example, when updating games with tens of gigabytes of data). The device may stop being recognised in Windows and disappear permanently after a reboot, which may result in the loss of all files.

The event kicks off with the release of Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series

NVIDIA is building a new AI chip, the B30A, for the Chinese market. It will be faster than the H20, based on the Blackwell architecture and could be released as early as September - but it all depends on US and Chinese politics.

The Realme 15T 5G (model RMX5111) has appeared on Geekbench, confirming the presence of a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max and 8GB of RAM. The device runs Android 15, and in the tests it scored 806 points in single-core and 1989 in multi-core mode. According to the Geekbench database, the processor has six cores clocked at 2.00 GHz and two cores clocked at 2.50 GHz. The Mali-G57 MC2 graphics processor is responsible for graphics.

Redmi (Xiaomi) has officially launched the Redmi 15 5G in the Indian market, a smartphone that offers good battery life and performance within its budget. It is equipped with a giant 7000 mAh battery (silicon-carbon technology), 144 Hz FHD+ display, and is powered by Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 with 5G. The official price starts at ~$180 for the 6/128GB version, and sales will begin on 28 August.

DESLOC has introduced the D110 Plus, a smart lock with built-in Wi-Fi, LockVue screen and six ways to unlock, available for under $100.

Chinese smartphone maker Oukitel has unveiled the "world's first ruggedised modular smartphone", the WP300, which looks like a survival kit. It has a huge 16,000 mAh battery (as claimed), a detachable Bluetooth earpiece that acts as a smartwatch, and another module for a camping mini-lamp. The idea is simple: one gadget replaces several small devices, from a power bank to a flashlight. But whether it's really convenient and worthwhile is an open question.

And who's to say that foldable smartphones are fragile?

Gamers are unhappy with optimisation, network code and the influx of cheaters

The trailer will be officially shown at gamescom 2025

NordVPN has announced the closure of Meshnet as of 1 December. This feature allowed to link devices directly via NordLynx tunnel for file sharing and remote access.

Such a "portable" gadget would require a separate backpack

Sony won't be coming to gamescom 2025, but may hold its own show

The new product uses AI technology for advanced image scaling

Shares of mobile operator Kyivstar jumped 17 per cent on the second day of trading on Nasdaq. The company serves more than 23m customers in Ukraine, co-operates with Starlink and plans to develop digital services.

The set will be released on PlayStation and Xbox in early September

Probably, the novelty will be called Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini

Sony has a great set of games to offer

The Meizu 22 smartphone (model M582Q/M582V) has passed the Chinese 3C certification. The documents reveal that the smartphone will receive a UP2040L power supply that supports 80W fast charging, which is a very good level. The smartphone is expected to have a 5,373 mAh battery (actually about 5,500 mAh). Earlier it was also reported that the OLED display will have ultra-thin symmetrical bezels of only 1.22 mm, thanks to LIPO technology.

The rumours were confirmed, OpenAI presented ChatGPT Go - the most affordable subscription to its service, available exclusively in India so far. It costs ~$4.6, which is much cheaper than previously expected.

Livan Auto, a sub-brand of China's Geely, has revealed the first images of the new Smurf electric city car. It is a compact model with a single engine and LFP battery.

In China, pre-orders for the new AUDI E5 Sportback - an electric station wagon created together with SAIC. The car has received the advanced Momenta autopilot and a giant 59-inch screen in the cabin.

It's scary to say, but the Radeon brand first appeared in the headlines of the world's press exactly a quarter of a century ago. The R100 chip sold under this brand was released in April, but there was a legal ban on publishing reviews and tests until August, so the new brand appeared in the press in late summer.

Radeon provided players with the advanced experience of DirectX 7.0, supported advanced lighting models, and HyperZ, a technology that allowed for more efficient use of the graphics accelerator's memory. The accelerator operated at a fantastic frequency of 183 MHz, both GPU and memory. DirectX 7.0 was the first to calculate three-dimensional sound, implement the effect of image reflection from surfaces, and calculate geometry and lighting changes on the GPU.

Battlefield 6 buyers will receive exclusive bonuses

Volkswagen design chief Andreas Mindt has posted the first official image of the second-generation T-Roc crossover on Instagram. The photo shows that the novelty has a more impetuous silhouette with a sloping roof.

The Galaxy Buds3 FE will start selling on 5 September 2025

China's shift to electric vehicles has hit the production of internal combustion engines for vehicles. State-owned Dongfeng has put up for sale its 50 per cent stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine, a joint venture that produces engines for Chinese Honda models.

The TCL 60 Ultra Nxtpaper suddenly appeared on one of the Colombian online stores - and although it is still "out of stock", we already know everything about it. And this is not just a phone, but a real 7.2-inch giant.

7.2-inch LCD display with NXTPAPER technology - has reduced blue radiation and glare. Ideal for those who read, play or watch TV shows for hours on end.

Last Monday, 11 August, Apple released iOS 26 Beta 6. On Thursday, 24 August, Apple released a new version of iOS 26 Beta 6. And today, on 18 August, the company has released Beta 7. This is very strange, because Apple usually releases developer builds every two weeks, not twice a week.

Stellantis has launched its first car dismantling centre, Circular AutoPeças, in Brazil. The facility is located in the city of Osasco, São Paulo state. It is the first of its kind in South America and should extend the life of car parts and reduce waste.

Today, each manufacturer is creating its own ecosystem to build a smart home system. This is easier for companies like Samsung and Xiaomi, which produce quite a lot of smart appliances on their own. But Xiaomi has gone even further and managed to reach an agreement with the German conglomerate Siemens, so Siemens devices can now work in Xiaomi Home (Mijia) without additional third-party applications. Thanks to HyperConnect technology and the Super Xiaoai voice assistant, controlling your washing machine, oven, or coffee maker will be easier than ever.

In May 2025, the Ford Mustang GTD became the fastest American-built production car at the legendary Nürburgring in Germany with a 6:52.072 minutes per lap. But that result has now been surpassed by a very different Ford - the Transit SuperVan 4.2 electric van.

Google has upgraded Files for Android - the file manager has received a complete interface update in the style of Material 3 Expressive. The app has become more colourful, agile and user-friendly: now with carousels, parallax and a new animation that turns a simple file opening into a little show. The update is already available and is gradually being sent to users' devices.

Automakers continue to experiment with subscriptions, and Volkswagen has decided to go beyond the usual features like smart lights or navigation. Now ID.3 Pro owners are offered to increase the electric motor's power from 150 to 170 kW for money.

But the leader in overall sales was EA Sports FC 25

Exactly 10 years ago, software leader Microsoft released Windows 10. It was the first to introduce such a thing as dark windowing. Probably, to mark this milestone, Microsoft has finalised this feature. One of the new Preview builds of Windows 11 (version 26100.5061) finally got rid of the annoying bright dialogue boxes when copying or deleting files - now they match the dark design of the system. True, some elements are still bright, such as buttons, but we firmly believe that the company is already working on mastering this technology and do not lose hope.

The display can be used not only to control the smart home, but also to watch video content, play games or, for example, to practice yoga

Make sure you have until the 25th of August!

Samsung is preparing the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, a simple but attractive mid-range tablet. It will have a 10.9-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2,112 × 1,320 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz, an S Pen included, and a metal body that is only 6.6 mm thick.

WIRobotics has unveiled ALLEX, a humanoid robot that senses the world and responds to touch, force and contact.

Be sure to get through the games before the end of summer

The new Can-Am Outlander Electric 2026 has 47bhp, a range of 80km and a record towing capacity of up to 800kg. The electric-ATV is quieter than petrol ones and is already available for $13,000.

ZTE has unveiled a new U30 Pro 5G pocket router in China that will come in handy during the coming World War III. At least for some time. The device has a touchscreen OLED display, a 5000 mAh battery, and can distribute the network to 20 gadgets at once. Sales have already started, with a price starting at $65.

For the first time, Redmi uses symmetrical rounding of both the front and back glasses - it looks elegant and feels comfortable in the hand. The front panel is made of Xiaomi's proprietary Crystal Glass, and the back is made of lightweight but durable fibreglass. Budo swears that Crystal Glass is stronger than anything else you've seen before. And here's a fact: this phone has withstood 50 drops on granite from a height of 2 metres.

Tesla has not only ordered AI6 chips from Samsung Foundry for $16.5 billion, but it seems that the deal has also extended to OLED panels. Samsung Display will start supplying 8-inch OLEDs to Tesla in 2027. Currently, Tesla buys 8-inch LCD panels only for the rear seats of some car models. It is possible that the company is going to replace them with OLEDs, but it is more likely that these panels will be used to display faces in the new generation of Tesla Optimus robots.

Apple officially closed its website in Belarus, redirecting users to the support page. Find out the reasons for this move and how it will affect Belarusian users.

Google Cloud unveiled a study: 90 per cent of game developers are already using AI, and 97 per cent believe it is the key to the future of the industry. Neural networks speed up work, make NPCs smarter and help create new genres.

Thousands of companies are abandoning everything they've been working on and heading to the Wild West in search of happiness. Perhaps it's time to accept the fact that in the near future, AI will equip everything that can be plugged into a power outlet, including the outlet itself. Still, it's interesting to see the most innovative or absurd ideas - only time will determine the final verdict. It's even more interesting to see what engineers at such giants as Samsung are working on,

Roblox has announced major rule changes following child safety lawsuits. The platform restricted access to unrated games, introduced age verification and new moderation tools.

The monitor is called the ANT257PF and will cost more than $1100

OpenAI has released an update to GPT-5, making it "friendlier and warmer". The company acknowledged that the launch had been difficult and added new communication elements to improve the user experience.

The Realme 15 series will be released in China in September 2025. The lineup will include three models: Realme 15, Realme 15 Pro, and Realme 15T - the latter is yet to be announced and should be a slightly more compact version in the lineup.

Where the real horror begins...

Apple wants to avoid an excessive choice of models

The iPhone 16e was released in February of this year and became the ideological descendant of the SE line. Most likely, Apple changed the name of its most budgetary line due to the transition to an annual update cycle. Accordingly, in early 2026, we can expect the iPhone 17e. In fact, the first leaks have already confirmed this.

There's a mega show with a huge number of announcements already tomorrow

The gadget will get a top-of-the-line Dimensity 9400+ chipset and an 11,600 mAh battery

A Fixed Focus Digital source has confirmed that Xiaomi plans to release its second self-developed XRing O2 chip in the second or third quarter of 2026, continuing to expand its technological independence.

What is known about Xiaomi's processor design

Architecture: XRing O2 is based on an unknown new ARM architecture. It is said to have a ~15% increase in IPC (instructions per clock cycle) compared to current ARM technologies, but it is not specified which ones. Also, the chip may include powerful Cortex-X9 cores, which other flagships such as the Dimensity 9500 will have. Xiaomi will use TSMC's 3-nanometre N3E process, the same process used in the XRing O1.

On the eve of Gamescom 2025, a page with the full specifications of the new ASUS ROG Xbox Ally portable console accidentally appeared on Amazon. The official announcement was supposed to take place on the 19th, before the presentation, but now we know what ASUS is preparing in partnership with Microsoft.

Over the year, the balance of power in the market has changed significantly

The game will be available on MS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch of both generations

The gadget will be unveiled at gamescom 2025

No experienced professionals - no quality games

In the United States, Federal Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan issued a preliminary injunction halting the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) lawsuit against Media Matters. The judge stressed that the investigation threatens to violate the First Amendment rights to freedom of speech (freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition).

After releasing the Oppo F29 lineup in March, the company seems to be skipping the F30 model and going straight to number 31. Paras Guglani reports that the company is preparing an update to the lineup called the F31/F31 Pro, which will get a 6500mAh to 7000mAh battery (likely due to silicon-carbon technology), but other features will not see significant improvements.

The Redmi Pad Pro 2 5G has been listed on the official GSMA database, indicating that plans for an international launch of the tablet are imminent. Several models are listed in the database: 2509BRP2DG, 2509BRP2DI, 2509BRP2DC, which may mean regional variants of the device.

Square screen and QWERTY keyboard, but with a powerful chipset, Android 13 and not bad cameras

The game will be available on all platforms

A great solution for charging gadgets

Look for a partner to play with - release is near!

It is likely that the Galaxy S26 line-up will also include support for wireless charging using the Qi2 protocol

Activision will offer gamers an unusual experience

The headset will be unveiled in just a few days

Hup AI has introduced an affordable AI camera with machine vision for $99 - a smart assistant for the home that recognises people, objects and helps in the home, working locally and without subscriptions.

The smartphone will get a new processor and a shockproof body