The upcoming Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar smartwatch is edging closer to its official market release, confirmed by direct code references spotted in version 10.7.3 of the Zepp companion app, according to reports by Gadgets & Wearables and GizNewsDaily. The software update introduces a power-saving feature called Solar Boost Mode, which limits screen output to essential … Read more
A Reddit user on r/pcmasterrace reported that a three-month-old AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor suffered a catastrophic failure, swelling and burning out while installed on an updated MSI PRO X870-P WIFI motherboard, according to coverage from TechSpot. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Hardware Failure on MSI X870 Motherboard The hardware failure occurred after three months of … Read more
The Minimal Phone 2 has appeared in an official teaser video revealing an upgraded aluminum body, an OLED display, and a redesigned compact form factor, according to details released by the manufacturer. Originally launched in 2024 as an E Ink distraction-free device running Android, the second-generation model introduces significant hardware shifts that alter how users … Read more
Traditional watchmakers and smartwatch manufacturers are carving out distinct economic paths as the global timepiece market fractures into separate consumer categories, according to industry financial data. While wrist computers outsell conventional timepieces tenfold by volume, data from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH, Counterpoint Research, and major Japanese watchmakers reveal that traditional brands … Read more
The Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Edition will cost €549 in Europe, according to a report published by My Mobiles in partnership with OnLeaks. Ahead of the upcoming Made by Google hardware showcase, leaked promotional materials reveal that Google’s next flagship smartwatch features a specialized workout band designed in collaboration with the NBA star, pricing … Read more
Valve is continuing to build inventory for its upcoming Steam Frame virtual reality headset, with shipping records indicating a new delivery of hardware occurred on August 6. While Valve has yet to announce a formal release date or pricing, the company has now logged a total of 22 shipments, signaling advanced preparations for a commercial … Read more
The HMD Touch AI, a feature phone launched in China in July 2026, is poised for a wider international release according to reports from tipster @smashx_60 on X. The device, which draws its aesthetic inspiration from the classic Nokia Lumia design language, is expected to arrive in markets including Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand. … Read more
Samsung is reportedly developing an affordable smartwatch running a real-time operating system instead of Google Wear OS to achieve significantly longer battery life, according to discoveries in the Samsung Wearable smartphone app code by SamMobile. The upcoming device, tracked under the codename “Samsung Galaxy Aero” with the code “galaxy_rtos_watch,” aims to deliver a multi-week battery … Read more
Los Angeles City Councilman John Lee introduced a motion Tuesday calling for a formal review and update of the city’s decades-old tree-spacing guidelines. According to Lee’s office, these legacy rules may be unnecessarily blocking new trees from being planted in suitable urban locations across Los Angeles. Evaluating Modernization for the Urban Canopy The motion directs … Read more
According to Bloomberg, Qualcomm’s planned double-digit percentage price increase for Snapdragon chips arriving September 1st threatens to drive up the Steam Frame price, complicating Valve’s hardware launch timeline alongside ongoing memory and storage shortages. Snapdragon Component Price Hikes Threaten Valve Hardware Costs Component supply pressures continue to mount for Valve’s upcoming virtual reality hardware. Qualcomm … Read more