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ⓘ Google Gemini. The A20 Pro powers the iPhone Duo as well. Apple's newly revealed A20 Pro chipset on the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro phones is a proper heavyweight. The chipset has now surfaced on Geekbench 7 aboard what appears to be an iPhone 18 Pro Max, with single-core performance eclipsing that of the M5 Max on the current-gen MacBook Pro.

ⓘ Valve Steam Frame VR headset shown on gamer A new leak implies that the fastest fingers will secure Valve’s VR headset first. A revised datamined email suggests no lottery-based reservation system for Steam Frame pre-orders. As a result, scalpers could top the queue and deny the wearable to anxious gamers.

ⓘ WinFuture, edited with Nano Banana Pro. The Galaxy SmartTag 3 may launch as soon as next month. Leaked renders reveal Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 with a compact squircle design, Bluetooth LE and Ultra-Wideband support, plus optional cases and mounts. The tracker is reportedly set for an early October launch though Samsung has not confirmed pricing or availability.

ⓘ DailyObjects DailyObjects' latest collection contains a variety of cases and colors. DailyObjects has launched its largest iPhone case collection yet, offering four case styles for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, while cases for the foldable iPhone Duo are coming soon. The range provides varied materials, colors and accessories at competitive prices.

ⓘ Nintendo - edited We're expecting this restock to sell out quickly. The Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console is currently back in stock on the official Nintendo Store for $519.99. However, due to high demand, we're expecting this restock to sell out quickly. 4 Reviews ← exclude selected types ← exclude selected tags Nintendo announced The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console alongside a matching Pro Controller during the recently held Zelda Direct event.

ⓘ MSI The MSI PRO MAX monitor features a 34-inch WQHD QD-OLED panel. MSI has introduced a new monitor, dubbed the PRO MAX 341QPXW14G. As the name might suggest, the monitor is aimed at Mac users, featuring an OLED display with WQHD resolution and impressive color reproduction. 4 Reviews ← exclude selected types ← exclude selected tags MSI has unveiled a new ultrawide monitor aimed squarely at dwellers of the Apple ecosystem.

Specifically, The Walkman Blog has spotted YY1304B and YY1305B, as well as the YY1303B that is rumoured to be the Walkman NW-ZX900. At this stage, no device photos or technical details about these unreleased Walkmans have emerged. Nonetheless, the website has still inferred some details based on past generations. For instance, while retail names for YY1304B and YY1305B remain unclear, the same website suggests that these could be the NW-WM1AM3 and NW-WM1ZM3 based on past models.

4 Reviews ← exclude selected types ← exclude selected tags Honor is set to launch the Magic 9 series in China on September 28, 2026. The series is expected to include multiple models, including the standard Magic 9 and the Magic 9 Pro Max. Now, a new leak has shed light on key specifications of the standard model. According to tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Magic 9 will feature a 6.37-inch flat display with a "1.5K" resolution.

ⓘ Grand Seiko Grand Seiko looks inside its Ginza boutique for inspiration for its latest Wako exclusive Grand Seiko’s latest Wako-exclusive limited edition takes design inspiration from the tiled pillars inside its Ginza boutique, translating their interplay of light and shadow into a textured gray dial. The 150-piece individually numbered watch is powered by a 72-hour Spring Drive movement.

ⓘ Nitecore New Trailsight in four colors. Nitecore introduced a new flashlight for runners: Trailsight. At the medium light level, it lasts about 14 hours. 4 Reviews ← exclude selected types ← exclude selected tags Nitecore introduced a new flashlight called Trailsight. The flashlight is supposed to be a secondary light source while running in the dark to identify trails, markers, or terrain changes, complementing a headlamp. It features a range of up to 530 meters (1,738 ft) with 1,200 lumens.