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Your GTA 6 ‘physical copy’ could expire before you even play it

Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 PS5 download codes included in physical copies sold in Japan will expire 170 days after launch due to regional regulations.
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YouTube Premium is becoming a streaming bundle by adding Peacock

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Spotify meets Snap Map in Snapchat’s latest update

TCL built a 22-speaker soundbar for turning living rooms into movie theaters, but it’s skipping the US

RAMmageddon is coming for cameras, and your dream setup is in the crosshairs

Lenovo brings Bose-tuned Yoga headphones to the US and they don’t cost a fortune

The AI-hooked younger generation is sourcing chatbot help even for in-person talks

Google Chrome could soon let you translate pages right inside Reading Mode

AI dramas need actors, so Chinese platforms are turning human faces into stock assets

Experts find it’s easy to manipulate AI chatbots into coughing up bioweapon recipes

Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Gem Browser imagines an internet where every website is yours to redesign

Slidr app icon on a gradient background

I just found a Mac app that puts volume and brightness sliders on your MacBook’s touchpad edges

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Rear shell of OnePlus 15.

OnePlus is building another flagship monster for a shrinking audience, and its expected to launch in October

A new OnePlus 16 leak points to an October launch, a smaller square camera housing, and a battery capacity approaching 9,000mAh.
Google Pixel Watch 4 in black in the hand

Google could soon let you unlock your Pixel Watch with your phone

Google is reportedly working on a way to unlock your Pixel Watch with your phone, essentially flipping the existing Watch Unlock feature.
Samsung Galaxy TriFold unfolded

Samsung has another wild foldable phone lined up for 2027 and it will excite screen connoisseurs

Samsung has reportedly started developing its second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold, with another near-10-inch OLED expected and a possible launch alongside the Galaxy Z9 series in 2027.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Android’s most powerful app permission could soon come with a much scarier warning

Android 17 may give trusted apps control over screen content while a phone is locked. Google’s clearer warning reveals the convenience, risk, and safeguards behind the unfinished permission system.
A police officer investigating an empty Waymo car.

Waymo’s driverless cars keep getting parking tickets in Austin, and humans aren’t the only ones complaining

Waymo’s Austin robotaxis have received 83 parking citations worth $9,325, exposing how repeated curbside mistakes can become a larger operational problem when they spread across an autonomous fleet.
Hero image for AppleCare One service package.

Apple’s best device protection deal is finally leaving the US

AppleCare One is expanding beyond the US for the first time, bringing bundled protection for multiple Apple devices to four additional countries beginning August 4.
God of War: Laufey

God of War Laufey finally has a release date, and there’s some good news for Kratos fans too

Santa Monica Studio has confirmed God of War Laufey will launch on February 16, 2027, and revealed that a new Kratos-led title is already in the works.
The Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses and case.

A new iPhone app can sniff out Meta smart glasses lurking nearby

AntiZuck turns an iPhone into a local smart-glasses scanner, alerting users to nearby Meta Ray-Bans and other supported devices without requiring an account or collecting data.
Electronics, GPS, Car

Google Maps’ biggest Android Auto upgrade is reaching more users

Google is expanding Immersive Navigation and the live speedometer in Android Auto, bringing richer maps and better driving information to more users.
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Lenovo’s $99 280Hz gaming monitor is built for the ramen-budget crowd

Lenovo has launched two affordable 280Hz gaming monitors for competitive players, led by a 23.8-inch model with a local price equivalent to around $99.
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New York’s food carts are going electric in clean air trial

New York is testing battery-powered food carts to reduce noise, air pollution and fuel use while improving working conditions for street vendors.
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The dream of uber cheap phones for kids and grandparents is effectively dead, thanks to AI

Surging memory chip prices driven by AI demand have made sub-$100 smartphones unprofitable to manufacture.
Apple Watch Series 11 on home screen.

Apple’s smartwatches will look the same for at least another year, or two

Bloomberg reports Apple's Series 12 and Ultra 4 smartwatches will skip a design overhaul this year, focusing instead on health features.
Lenovo ThinkCentre X workstation with monitor

Lenovo’s next ThinkCenter desktop is ready to hit the shelves, but the price will make you blink twice

Lenovo's ThinkCentre X desktop is coming to the US with up to 256GB RAM, dual RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, and a flagship configuration that costs nearly $14,000.
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Xbox is fixing one of the PC app’s biggest annoyances with download speed

Microsoft is testing a Smart Download Client for Xbox that automatically switches to the fastest download server, promising quicker game installs on PC and consoles.
iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple’s new Upgrade program launches on Tuesday with major changes

Apple's new Upgrade leasing program launches July 28, letting customers lease iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches through Klarna.
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Apple’s smart glasses are running late because they don’t want to stir a privacy storm

Apple’s smart glasses may not reach consumers until late 2027 as the company works out how to add cameras without compromising privacy.
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A metallic Hall effect keyboard and a 59g mouse are Lenovo’s latest upgrades for snazzy gaming setups

Lenovo has launched new Legion-branded gaming gear, including a metallic Hall effect keyboard and a 59g mouse that both support 8,000Hz polling.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Asus’ latest Zenbook puts a seriously bright OLED screen inside an impossibly slim body

Asus’ latest thin-and-light laptop pairs a premium OLED panel with a Ryzen AI processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
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Motorola may have built the iPad alternative Android users have been waiting for

Motorola has revealed a slim 5G tablet with an included Moto Pen, a large battery, and specifications that could make it a cheaper iPad alternative.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

The Minimal Phone 2 looks dramatically better than the original, and I’m genuinely here for it

Founder Armen Youssefian has posted 360-degree teaser renders of the Minimal Phone 2 on X, revealing a metallic-framed design in silver and black.
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The EU says TikTok still isn’t doing enough to protect kids

The European Commission says TikTok may be violating the Digital Services Act by failing to adequately protect minors' accounts and privacy on the platform.
The new Qualcomm Snadragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Qualcomm is set to ratchet up chip prices in September, and your next gadget upgrade could bear the brunt

Qualcomm has informed customers of double-digit chip price increases effective September 1, 2026, citing exhausted supplier cost absorption and failed alternative sourcing.
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Tesla’s hidden door problem might end up fixing every car in America

NHTSA has denied a new defect investigation into Tesla's emergency door releases but agreed to develop industry-wide federal safety standards.
MECCHA CHAMELEON Gameplay screenshot

The hottest indie game on Steam just had a malware scare

A malicious Meccha Chameleon Steam Workshop map was found attempting to download malware onto players' PCs. Here's what happened, why it matters, and how to stay safe.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone in blue color.

Enter the wrong PIN 13 times and your Galaxy phone is locked for good

Galaxy devices launching with One UI 9.0 will permanently lock after 13 failed PIN attempts, leaving a factory reset as the only way back in.

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