Google moves Gemini Notebook to a compute budget on 2 September. The fixed daily caps disappear, and how much you get now depends on how heavy your request is. Google also mentions a weekly limit that its announcement leaves out.

JBl has begun accpeting pre-orders for its Pulse 6 Bluetooth speaker. The speaker, which boasts features such as Bluetooth 6.0, Auracast, lossless audio, and up to 12 hours of use, can also double as a bedside lamp.

Digital Chat Station, a reliable Weibo leaker, has once again reported on the camera setup of the OnePlus 16. In the latest leak, the tipster once again hints that the upcoming flagship phone will see a major upgrade over its predecessor.

Honor and cinema camera manufacturer Arri have launched their new collaboration with the Robot Phone, but their first flagship cameras designed for the mass market are still to come. The Magic 9 series apparently consists of up to three models. The Magic 9 Pro Max, with 3-degree OIS and a square front camera is likely to become a strong competitor to the Vivo X500 Pro and similar high-end flagships.

With its new LOFIC-based super-dynamic Zeiss main camera, the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max will hopefully deliver new levels of photo and video quality, as you can now see for yourself for the first time in a short 4K240 slow-motion clip. Vivo also teases even higher slo-mo capabilities.

The Samsung Galaxy Book 6 has been officially unveiled, and it stands as a new rival to the MacBook Neo with its 14-inch display. It’s powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake processors and has a rated battery life of up to 25 hours. The starting price is $799.

Citizen has launched two limited Kii: models in Japan at ¥35,200 each, releasing 17 September. The EG7048-56E is capped at 800 pieces with a diamond at twelve, the EG7049-53Y at 850 with a mother-of-pearl dial.

Xiaomi is expanding its global smart home lineup with a new ceiling fan featuring integrated lighting. The light is designed to deliver pleasant illumination alongside high color accuracy.

Casio has expanded its retro AQ-240 analog-digital watch lineup with black and deep-blue sunburst dial options, retaining the squircle case, stainless steel band, and practical dual-time features. Both models are available for pre-order in Japan, with a wider release expected in the coming weeks.

Valve still hasn't revealed the Steam Frame's price or release date. However, it seems that the company is preparing a special offer that will give anyone who purchases a Steam Frame a free copy of Half-Life: Alyx.

Cube is rolling out a versatile and relatively affordable electric bike. The Cube Reaction Hybrid Performance 720 FE Wave 2027 hardtail pairs an extensive feature set with practical daily usability.

Casio has officially launched the AQ-230ECK-3AJR, a Café Kitsuné collaboration watch with a matcha green dial, fox motifs and engraved caseback. It costs ¥17,600 (~$110) and ships in September as a Casio Online Store exclusive.

Citizen Hong Kong has listed four new 40 mm automatic watches powered by caliber 8200, priced from HK$1,980 to HK$2,380, or roughly $252 to $303. All four have transparent casebacks, day and date displays and 5 bar water resistance.

Take-Two says its investigation into the GTA 6 leaker known as “CyberLeek” is “evolving rapidly” as it seeks a second, sealed subpoena for Discord. The publisher has withdrawn its YouTube subpoena request, suggesting its search has narrowed as new evidence emerges.

Playground Games says the Fable reboot will offer 30–40 hours of quests and open-world content, while its life-simulation systems could extend playtime indefinitely. The RPG launches February 23, 2027, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, with Premium Edition early access beginning February 18.

ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox are facing tougher scrutiny in the European Union after the European Commission designated them under the Digital Services Act, triggering new compliance requirements by January 2027.

Casio’s new MTP-E735AR series comprises five colorful quartz watches distinguished by textured arabesque dials, applied Eastern Arabic numerals, and bilingual day-date displays. Scheduled to launch sometime in September, the watch offers 50-meter water resistance and three-year battery life.

A Digital Foundry member says publishers expressed frustration with Sony at Gamescom 2026. The companies depend on physical game sales and oppose the shift away from PS5 discs. PlayStation has not reversed its decision, despite constant protests since the announcement.

Garmin is now offering multiple improvements and changes to one of its GPS watches. Available via Garmin Connect Mobile or Garmin Express, the new updates add support for new target alerts and fix a system crash during HR broadcasting, among other refinements from earlier stable software.

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch gaming laptop a month earlier than expected. Now available in Europe, the LOQ Essential 15IPH11 combines Intel's Panther Lake platform with a 165 Hz display and fast 8,533 MT/s or 9,600 MT/s RAM.

Asus has finally shared more details about its first Nvidia RTX Spark-backed mini-PC. Rebranded from the ProArt Mini PC, the ProArt GR1X will be available with multiple RTX Spark processors, as well as up to 128 GB of unified memory and 180 W charging via one of its four USB Type-C ports.

Developed by Door 407, Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game in which you must fend off attacks while developing and protecting your resources. To do so, you’ll need to build your defenses and use the various weapons at your disposal.

Asus has revealed more details about its next MacBook Pro 16 rival. Launching before the end of 2026, the new ProArt P16 combines a 99 Wh battery, 240 W charging, a 4K Tandem OLED display, up to 128 GB RAM and a 20-core Nvidia RTX Spark processor.

Sony will air two State of Play presentations on September 3, featuring updates from PlayStation Studios, third-party partners, and developers across Japan and Asia. The broadcasts will include an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, while appearances by Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and Marvel’s Wolverine remain speculative.

TCL has launched the Tab A1 and Tab A1 NxtPaper, two 11-inch Android tablets with 90Hz displays, MediaTek Helio G100 processors, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The NxtPaper model adds TCL's paper-like display technology and comes with a T-Pen 2 and flip case.

Citizen has introduced three affordable automatic watches featuring Clous de Paris-inspired dials, vintage-style crystals, leather straps, and exhibition casebacks. Powered by the 42-hour Caliber 8210, the Japan-made models launch September 10, with pricing starting at ¥38,500 (about $241).

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been age-rated in another country. The “12+” label in Korea slightly differs from the “All” classification of the 3DS Zelda game. A rumored Nintendo Direct could reveal the Switch 2 title’s exact release date or whether it's a 1:1 remake of the classic.

The OmniBook X Flip 16 features a 1200p IPS touch-enabled panel, Intel's Core Ultra 256V, 16 GB of memory, and 512 GB of storage. It also features a decent selection of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, as well as a 5-megapixel webcam with IR and a privacy shutter.

A pixel display with an NFC chip for cameras, wristbands, and refrigerators – the Godox LT1 Creative Pixel Light adds a charming dot-matrix display to cameras and gear, which can be useful, among other things, for identifying different cameras or team members.

The Anbernic RG 55G1 is here, and it looks like a slick little gaming handheld. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 SoC, the Anbernic RG 55G1 can apparently emulate Sony PS2, Sony PSP, Nintendo GameCube, and Nintendo 3DS games quite well.

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years, with hardware chief John Ternus set to take over on September 1. Cook will remain with Apple as executive chairman, marking the end of an era for the company.

The launch of the Sony A6900 appears to be drawing nearer, as Sony has reportedly developed a brand-new, fully stacked APS-C sensor that offers 6K video recording at 120 frames per second, dual-gain ISO, and a monochrome version.

Cheat makers, beware: Activision now has a camera crew in tow to disrupt operations. The company also claims it has disrupted as many as 375 reseller operations to date.

A modern mid-range smartphone that’s as compact as the Apple iPhone 13 mini but still features a larger, removable battery and a microSD slot – that’s what sets the brand-new Enough Phone apart from all its competitors. The manufacturer has now confirmed the key specs.

This achievement is double-edged: on the bright side, China can now hope to drastically reduce reliance on Western-controlled HBM chips for its plans to dominate the AI race, yet it may unfortunately mean that consumer DRAM prices may continue to stay high as production capacity is primarily dedicated to data center AI memory chips.

Trek has unveiled the District+ electric bike in Europe with two motor options—the Bosch Performance Line motor and the Active Line Plus motor. Available in seven configurations, the e-bike features an adjustable stem, Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, a removable, lockable Bosch battery, and a 63 mm Suntour suspension fork.

Crussis has introduced a powerful yet relatively affordable new hardtail e-bike built around a high-output mid-drive motor designed to deliver rapid acceleration and consistent power on steep ascents.

The PowerShot G7 X Mark III, Canon's flagship compact camera from 2019, could have a successor in just a few months. According to rumors, the compact camera will feature a brand-new design, an even larger sensor, and a fast zoom lens.

Released in May 2026, the 32-inch Odyssey G7 is one of Samsung’s newest WOLED arrivals. Owners can toggle between 4K/165Hz and Full HD/330Hz dual modes. With a $300 price cut during an Amazon sale, the OLED monitor tempts gamers who prefer glossy, precise 4K images.

Speediance is showcasing the next generation of its home fitness system, the Gym Monster, at IFA. The Gym Monster 3 and 3S are designed to turn the home gym into a smart training platform for people who want to train effectively at home, with the help of AI-powered performance diagnostics and an AI trainer.

Ultra-thin tablets are rarely known for their sound quality. Huawei has nevertheless equipped the MatePad Pro Max with six speakers. The result is one of the tablet's biggest surprises.

Huawei’s ultra-thin flagship tablet will soon be joined by a smaller sibling model, which will also be launched in Europe in a few days. Huawei is now showcasing the MatePad Pro 12" with a 4.7-millimeter-thin body and PaperMatte OLED display for the first time in a teaser video.

The Seestar S50 Pro is designed to make astrophotography a breeze using a smartphone app and AI. With two cameras, including a telephoto camera with a relatively large sensor and a wide-angle camera for nighttime landscape photography, the telescope is said to be more versatile than most of its competitors.

Nvidia's fresh $3.5 bln investment into MediaTek cements the multi-generation partnership of the two companies that plan to further co-develop advanced technologies across AI infrastructure, local AI computing, and automotive platforms. For the upcoming desktop and laptop Spark chips, Nvidia will provide the high-performance graphics and AI compute architectures, while MediaTek will handle the ultra-efficient SoC integration.

Featuring a rear shock, suspension fork, and a full commuter kit, the Tavano Pro Wave is a heavily equipped new e-bike powered by a Bosch mid-drive motor. While priced at a steep €5,299, it is built to handle virtually any riding scenario.

iReader has shared a first look along with a few key details of a new model in its Tango series. First announced in 2025, the Tango series is a line of e-readers shaped like a smartphone, and the upcoming Tango 2s will be the third model, and it will have a smaller display than previous models.

This wasn't my first time in Cologne, but it was my first time at Gamescom. Young people, costumes, atmosphere, music and games everywhere you look, but also long lines, lots of advertising and plenty of crowds. Here's how I experienced the massive gaming expo.