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To commemorate the Xbox 25th anniversary , accessory makers 8BitDo , GameSir , Backbone , and PowerA have unveiled a lineup of limited-edition transparent gaming accessories accented with classic Microsoft green branding. 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock XBOX X25 Special Edition Controller, 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock . (Image: 8BitDo) Designed to match special-edition gamepads, this translucent charging station includes a dedicated 1,000 mAh rechargeable battery pack that enables direct wireless

Apple has officially announced its next-generation silicon processors: the base M6 and the high-performance M5 Ultra . Designed to power updated versions of the Mac Mini and Mac Studio (that, unfortunately, have no notable design changes at all) before expanding to future MacBook Pro and iMac models, both chips introduce significant leaps in transistor density, energy efficiency, and on-device artificial intelligence capabilities. The M6: 2 nm Efficiency and Mainstream Performance Targeted at ev

Perplexity has officially announced an on-device version of its AI agent framework, dubbed Portable Computer . The deployment allows artificial intelligence models to execute entirely on a users own machine, removing dependencies on cloud infrastructure while significantly enhancing data privacy . Previously, hybrid setups handled routine tasks locally on entry-level hardware like the Apple Mac Mini while offloading compute-heavy jobs to the cloud. Portable Computer replaces that cloud layer, sh

Tesla has confirmed a dedicated launch event in September to officially unveil the Cybercab , its purpose-built, fully autonomous robotaxi . The presentation will take place in Austin, Texas , showcasing a two-seater electric vehicle designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals, accelerating the companys autonomous ride-hailing network across the United States. The private gathering, titled the Cybercab Launch Event , is scheduled for September 3 and will be broadcast live via Teslas o

Microsoft is introducing a new referral initiative aimed at expanding the user base for its Edge browser . Following previous integration efforts, such as automatic startup configurations within Windows, the company has rolled out a Refer and Earn program that compensates existing users with loyalty rewards for recommending the browser to friends. Reward Mechanics and Redemption Options Participants receive compensation through Microsoft Rewards points , which serve as digital currency within Mi

The popular online shopping platform AliExpress has been identified using background audio processing techniques to monitor user activity and create hardware profiles. The mechanism keeps an audio stream active in the browser even when the volume is muted, effectively building an accurate device fingerprint of the visitors machine. The behavior was uncovered by a software developer experiencing connectivity issues with multipoint Bluetooth headphones . The device failed to switch between a compu

Apple is reportedly preparing to raise retail prices across its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup , driven primarily by escalating component expenses . According to Bloomberg industry analyst Mark Gurman, ongoing supply constraints in memory production and advanced semiconductor fabrication have made a price revision practically inevitable for the Cupertino-based tech giant. These broader hardware supply chain disruptions have substantially driven up fixed manufacturing costs across the mobile indus

XREAL has announced that global pre-orders for its upcoming augmented reality (AR) glasses, the XREAL Aura , have officially exceeded 10,000 units following their initial announcement in June. The milestone highlights strong consumer interest in the companys latest spatial computing hardware. To secure a reservation, buyers can place a fully refundable $99 deposit through the official XREAL website. In return, early adopters receive a $199 credit applied toward the final purchase price upon the

Honor has officially unveiled the Honor Turbo 5G , an upper-tier mid-range smartphone engineered with a primary focus on extreme battery endurance and physical durability . Following preliminary listings on international retail platforms, the device was formally introduced on the companys regional Russian portal. The smartphone is built around a 6.79-inch AMOLED display delivering a Full HD+ resolution of 1200 x 2640 pixels. The panel features a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate for fluid system naviga

Nail fungus is one of those problems that seems small until it is not. It is slow to treat, easy to ignore, and stubborn enough that people can spend months applying medication or visiting clinicians without knowing whether they are making progress. South Korean startup Medicell Healthcare wants to make that routine more visible and more repeatable with a clinic-based laser system called the Mycosis Laser . When I met Brian Kangsoo Lim (Medicells CEO) in Korea, the most interesting part of his p

QUAZAR is betting that a luxury handbags stitching, hardware, logo placement, and even tiny surface details can become more useful than a serial-number tag. After all, thats how experts catch fake products. The Korean startup wants shoppers, resellers, and retailers to use guided smartphone photos to identify counterfeits and eventually connect the result to a Digital Product Passport, or DPP, containing product information for regulators and supply-chain partners. That is an ambitious pitch, bu

The most expensive place to discover an aircraft problem is in the air . That is the value-proposition of FLYTO, a South Korean aviation-simulation startup building tools for drones, eVTOL aircraft, and other emerging designs. The company wants engineers to uncover more problems in simulation before committing a physical aircraft to a costly flight-test program. We recently talked on a video-call while I was in Seoul to discuss their companys technology, product and objectives. Hubert Nguyen, co

Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in several Unisoc system-on-chip (SoC) platforms that could allow attackers to gain unauthorized root access to targeted budget Android smartphones. The exploit is delivered via malicious code transmitted during video call setup messages , enabling arbitrary code execution directly through the devices modem firmware . Unisoc ranks as the worlds fourth-largest mobile chip designer, behind MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Apple. Its processors fr

Adobe has launched three new artificial intelligence audio tools within its Firefly creative platform . Designed to generate custom music , synthetic speech , and sound effects , this update aims to streamline production workflows for content creators , video editors , and marketing professionals . The feature expansion follows a recent joint study by Adobe and the Berklee College of Music , which revealed that 32.7% of video creators, musicians, and marketers already use AI-generated audio in t

Huawei has officially announced a new smartphone featuring an unconventional form factor, designated as the Pura X View . The device introduces an updated design approach with a wider aspect ratio, an ultra-slim profile and is the first to run on HarmonyOS 7 . At a first glance, it looks like a Pura X unfolded. Departing from the tall aspect ratios common in conventional bar phones, the Pura X View adopts a wider 16:9.5 aspect ratio , closely mirroring the cover screen format of foldable flagshi

Samsung has officially expanded its mobile automotive ecosystem by rolling out digital car key support for Volkswagen electric vehicles through Samsung Wallet across Europe . This integration allows owners of compatible Galaxy smartphones to replace conventional physical key fobs, enabling them to conveniently lock , unlock , and start designated electric vehicle models directly from their devices. The system utilizes two primary wireless protocols: Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Near Field Communicat

Konami , in partnership with Annapurna Interactive and Screen Burn Interactive , has unveiled a 19-minute gameplay showcase for Silent Hill: Townfall , marking the franchises first installment set in Europe . The preview highlights the titles first-person exploration , puzzle-solving mechanics , and psychological tension, continuing the publishers ongoing revival of the classic survival horror franchise. The narrative follows protagonist Simon Ordell as he arrives on the isolated, mist-shrouded

Sony has officially confirmed the release date and pricing details for the PlayStation PULSE Elevate , the brands first dedicated premium wireless speaker engineered specifically for PlayStation 5 and PC setups. The primary hardware highlight of the PULSE Elevate is the integration of planar magnetic drivers . Derived from Sonys acquisition of high-end audio manufacturer Audeze , this studio-grade acoustic architecture is designed to deliver ultra-low distortion, wide dynamic range, and realisti

Spotify has officially announced the rollout of its dedicated Running Mode to the Android platform , expanding the feature following its initial release on iOS devices. The tool is designed to enhance athletic workouts by dynamically aligning audio playback with physical activity. It is located directly within the Fitness section of the application and provides access to 25 preset running programs . These curated selections span multiple musical styles, training intensities, and workout categori

Warehouse automation has become easy to picture: robots move shelves, conveyors route boxes, and software coordinates orders. The less obvious problem is what happens when all that freight reaches a truck. Even in a sophisticated facility, workers may still need to climb into a trailer, stack boxes, push pallets, and wait for the vehicle to be ready. SpeedFloor wants to automate that handoff. The South Korean company installs a powered conveyor system inside a truck or trailer, turning its floor

The most compelling thing about OZOMETA is the idea that a construction project can have a shared 3D working language. I met CEO Chang-Gyu Kim in person, to discuss his companys digital-twin vision. What happens after a building plan stops being a clean architectural document and becomes a real project? That is when owners, contractors, engineers, supervisors, suppliers, and public officials all need to make decisions from different versions of the same information. To most people, a 2D plan is

Meta has entered a high-stakes federal trial in Oakland, California, facing allegations that its platforms intentionally foster social media addiction and negatively impact teen mental health . Presided over by federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers , the proceedings consolidate claims from dozens of states following extensive investigations into the companys youth safety practices. The legal action focuses on two primary areas: state-level consumer protection violations and federal breaches of th

Following the recent announcement of HyperOS 4 , Xiaomi introduced its new Soft Light Glass design language , a visual overhaul reminiscent of translucent liquid glass aesthetics. Acknowledging the high graphic processing demands required to render complex animations and transparent UI elements seamlessly, the manufacturer published an official compatibility list detailing which devices will support this aesthetic feature. Compatibility spans several flagship and performance-focused lineups acro

Ahead of its official announcement, the Lenovo Legion Y700 Infinite , a new premium edition of Lenovos compact gaming tablet , has surfaced in real-world hands-on photographs shared on the Chinese social network Weibo . Reportedly captured in a retail store setting, the images provide a detailed look at the devices redesigned aesthetic and key physical attributes. Visually, the Y700 Infinite introduces notable departures from the standard model. The tablet is showcased in a dark blue finish feat

WhatsApp has introduced pinned message notifications to its stable iOS application , enabling users to stay informed when an item is pinned within an active discussion. This functionality, identified in the WhatsApp for iOS 26.31.74 update on the App Store , expands upon an earlier implementation released for Android devices . Previously, participants had to manually access a conversation to check whether an announcement , reminder , or file had been pinned to the top of the interface. With the

Mercedes-Benz has announced a strategic shift in its interior design philosophy, confirming plans to reintroduce physical buttons and tactile controls across its future automotive lineup. The decision, officially verified by CEO Ola Kllenius , comes as a direct response to widespread driver dissatisfaction regarding overly complex touchscreen interfaces and unintuitive digital menu systems. Mercedez-Benz to bring back the good old physical buttons because drivers think touchscreens are overly co

Anthropic is currently experiencing a noticeable wave of subscription cancellations following the global rollout of an invisible watermarking system embedded in text produced and processed by its Claude artificial intelligence models. The initiative, implemented earlier this month, has provoked substantial backlash , particularly among professional users who rely on the platform primarily for auxiliary tasks such as proofreading , drafting revisions , document summarization , reference verificat

For passengers, a flight delay often looks simple: the departure time changes, the gate gets more crowded, and a connection more uncertain. But the cause is ordinary and much harder to fix. A cabin-cleaning team may be short-staffed. A wheelchair attendant may be unavailable. A late-arriving aircraft may need more people on the ground than the original shift plan anticipated. I met BestTurn s founder and CEO Wonjin Choi in person at the Incheon Startup Park (S. Korea) to discuss how his startup

Flock Safety has announced the deployment of new privacy safeguards across its surveillance platform to prevent law enforcement officers from using its security cameras for personal or unauthorized purposes. The policy updates arrive in response to public backlash, widespread reports of potential espionage, and instances of vandalism or removal of equipment, which previously led several cities to abandon the companys technology. Close up of Flock camera by Bruxton is marked with CC0 1.0 . Comp

Fulfilling a promise made during Google I/O 2026 , Google has officially begun rolling out native YouTube support for Android Auto , eliminating the need for third-party workarounds. The update delivers enhanced system stability and allows drivers to stream content in Full HD 1080p resolution at 60 fps directly on their vehicles dashboard screen. To prioritize driver safety, full video playback is strictly restricted to when the vehicle is parked . Once the vehicle starts moving, the system auto

The smartphone brand iQOO has officially confirmed key details regarding the upcoming launch of its latest mid-range smartphone, the iQOO Z11 , a simpler version of the already released IQOO Z11 5G that should be announced on August 20th . Positioned as a competitive offering, the device focuses on delivering heavy-duty performance, prolonged endurance, and deeply integrated artificial intelligence capabilities. At the core of the handset is the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo processor, making th

Older PlayStation 5 models are starting to report overheating issues caused by the natural degradation of their liquid metal thermal interface. The issue was highlighted by Polish technician Modyfikator89 while performing maintenance on a PS5 (CFI-1116 series) console that suffered from sudden thermal shutdowns. During disassembly, the technician discovered crystallized residue and severe discoloration around the APU and the heatsink contact base. This indicated that the liquid metal had lost it

Announced at the beginning of the year right before MWC 2026 , the interesting HONOR Robot Phone has officially debuted commercially in China , pleasing the tech-savvy fans that got interested in its main feature, the gimbal camera . As a premium device, it was engineered to redefine mobile photography through advanced hardware and robotics integration. The gimbal mechanism is made of titanium, and so far, it is recognized as the smallest of its kind in the mobile industry. Measuring merely 6 mm

Google has announced that its artificial intelligence app, Gemini , has officially surpassed one billion monthly active users . CEO Sundar Pichai shared the milestone on X , highlighting Gemini as the fastest-growing product in the companys history. With this achievement, the app becomes Googles 14th service to reach the one billion user threshold. The platforms user base has expanded rapidly over recent years. Google reported 400 million monthly active users in May 2025, which rose to 900 milli

Meta has officially launched its neural handwriting feature in the Early Access Program (EAP) for the Ray-Ban Display smart glasses. Powered by the companys surface electromyography ( sEMG ) Neural Band , this update enables silent AI interactions by interpreting subtle muscle movements in the wrist and finger, allowing users to input text without typing on a physical screen or speaking aloud. To utilize the feature , users can draw letters using their index finger on a stable surface while thei

YouTube has announced significant updates to its monetization criteria, doubling the watch-time threshold for new content creators entering the YouTube Partner Program . Effective February 1, 2027 , the updated guidelines raise entry barriers while leaving existing monetized channels unaffected. Revised Monetization Thresholds Under the updated framework, new channels seeking advertising revenue must meet significantly higher performance benchmarks within specific timeframes: Long-Form Content:

Researchers from the Samsung Medical Center and Sejong Chungnam National University Hospital have introduced a new radiation-free magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique. The diagnostic approach is designed to detect early Parkinsons disease risk in individuals exhibiting specific sleep disorders . Mechanism and Diagnostic Advantages The non-invasive method utilizes neuromelanin-sensitive magnetic resonance imaging (NM-MRI) to identify structural damage in dopaminergic neurons . By measuring

Following supply constraints previously affecting the Mac Mini and Mac Studio , the MacBook Air M5 has become the latest device impacted by a global memory shortage driven by rapid artificial intelligence expansion. Production capabilities are currently struggling to meet market demand, leading to extended wait times for consumers. According to reporting by Mark Gurman, base configurations remain available for immediate pickup in select physical retail stores. However, online orders requiring ho