Vivo X500 Pro series launches with new flagship SoC, tweaked Zeiss camera setup, and up to 8,000mAh battery

The Vivo X500 Pro series is now official in China, bringing the first phones powered by the Dimensity 9600 Pro. Among the two, the Pro Max features an 8,000mAh battery, but both sport a new Zeiss-backed primary camera sensor.

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LG Display launches 720Hz gaming OLED panel built specifically for Esports

LG Display's new 24.5-inch OLED panel hits 720Hz with 0.02 ms response times. Already found in the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace, the new 1080p panel should be available to purchase before the end of 2026, too.

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New all-time low: Old-school RPG with 94% positive reviews is now under $1 on Steam

Deal | With 94% positive reviews, Deus Ex is one of the highest-rated old-school RPGs on Steam. Thanks to an 87% discount, the Game of the Year Edition is now available for just $0.90 for the first time.

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These are all the new Googlebooks releasing today with standardized high-end specs and premium builds

Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo debut their Googlebook lineup that is up for preorders today. These Googlebooks feature desktop-optimized Android, on-device Gemini AI, and high-end hardware that includes a Glowbar, 2.8K touchscreens, haptic touchpad, 16 GB…

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Windows is in trouble... Googlebook Laptops Hands-On!

Video | Google is making a major new push into laptops with GoogleBook OS—a next-generation, Android-based desktop operating system designed as a snappy, lightweight alternative to Windows and macOS. We had the chance to try all the launch devices during a…

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Google opens pre-orders for Googlebooks with seamless Android interop, Gemini Intelligence, and 10 years of updates, starting from $899

Google has opened pre-orders for its new Googlebook laptops, powered by Intel Panther Lake and Snapdragon X Elite chips. Starting at $899, these Googlebooks from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo run an Android stack with desktop optimizations supporting…

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New Suunto Race 3S leak confirms pricing with cheaper than expected titanium model

Pricing for the Suunto Race 3S has surfaced in an early retailer leak. Preceding a rumoured launch before the start of 2027, the new leak identifies cheaper than expected pricing for the AMOLED smartwatch's more premium titanium variant.

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Cheaters in Wardogs: Do developers even stand a chance anymore?

Cheaters are hardly a new phenomenon in competitive multiplayer games. However, a recent Reddit thread about Wardogs raises the question of whether developers can even win this fight anymore – while also showing just how much cheating has already eroded…

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In-game ads? Microsoft is apparently working on a new advertising system for PC, console and cloud gaming

Microsoft describes an advertising system in a new patent application that could deliberately interrupt games to display ads. PC, console, mobile and cloud gaming are among the potential platforms mentioned.

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro: Framework makes bold real life battery runtime claim

One of the biggest upgrades of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the battery life. Framework knows this, as the company is marketing the impressive battery life of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro every chance it gets. This time, Framework has shared an impressive…

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Asus launches new thin and light ExpertBook laptop with 120Hz OLED display

The Asus ExpertBook Air has been showcased in China alongside a couple of new products for that market. It's powered by Intel Wildcat Lake, features a 14-inch 120Hz OLED display, and has a thin and light design. The starting launch price is CNY 5,999, which…

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First Honda electric mountain bike to take on Trek and Specialized in the premium tier

The world's largest motorcycle maker will transfer its two-wheeler expertise to the mountain bike industry, which is a tough nut to crack. Honda brought its first electric mountain bike prototype to showcase before the launch.

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