This is not OnePlus’s first rodeo when it comes to smart watches and seems not only do they innovate with each turn but they also offer variations to accommodate different shapes and sizes. The OnePlus Watch 3 43mm does just that. It offers the features you love from the Watch 3 but in a compactor and a bit more elegant style. Watch our video review above that not only talks on the things we loved about the watch but breaking down a few basics when it comes to Smart Watches in general.
Google Unveils Strong Pixel Lineup at Made by Google 2025
Google just pulled back the curtain on its next generation of Pixel devices at the Made by Google 2025 event, and the lineup is bigger and bolder than ever. From the Pixel 10 series powered by the new Tensor G5 chip to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold with its toughest hinge yet, Google also introduced the Pixel Watch 4, Pixel Buds 2a, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and a new PixelSnap accessory ecosystem. Together, these devices highlight Google’s vision of a seamlessly connected, AI-powered future one where your phone, watch, earbuds, and even your charger all work smarter and in sync.
Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL
Google’s 10th generation of Pixel smartphones brings the biggest leap yet. Powered by the new Tensor G5 chip, the Pixel 10 series focuses on personalized AI features and major camera upgrades. Expect smarter photo editing, faster performance, and a new standard in Pixel’s AI-first experience. The Pro and Pro XL models build on this foundation with larger displays and higher-end camera systems, tailored for power users and creators.
Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Google’s most advanced foldable yet, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, arrives with a redesigned gearless hinge, a larger immersive display, and an IP68 durability rating, making it Google’s toughest foldable to date. The fold integrates seamlessly with AI tools for multitasking, productivity, and entertainment, showing Google’s confidence in the foldable future.
Pixel Watch 4
The Pixel Watch 4 received a complete redesign, headlined by the Actua 360 domed display, offering a first-of-its-kind edge-to-edge look on a smartwatch. Battery life has been extended, while health and fitness tracking continues to improve with new sensors and AI insights. Notably, it’s the first smartwatch to support emergency satellite communication, a feature that could be a literal lifesaver for outdoor adventurers.
Pixel Buds 2a and Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google refreshed its audio lineup with two new additions:
- Pixel Buds 2a: Powered by the new Tensor A1, these lightweight earbuds include a twist-to-adjust stabilizer, Active Noise Cancellation, and improved comfort.
- Pixel Buds Pro 2: Arriving in a new Moonstone color, they’ll gain Adaptive Audio and hands-free activation later this fall, letting you take calls and respond to messages effortlessly.
PixelSnap Accessories
Finally, Google introduced PixelSnap, a Qi2-compatible magnetic ecosystem that makes attaching wireless chargers, cases, and other accessories as simple as a snap. Similar to Apple’s MagSafe, but designed for Pixel, this ecosystem aims to streamline charging and expand functionality across the Pixel family.
With the Pixel 10 lineup, Google is pushing hard into AI-powered hardware experiences while strengthening its accessory ecosystem. From the durable Pixel 10 Pro Fold to the lifesaving Pixel Watch 4 and versatile PixelSnap, Google is doubling down on its vision of connected devices that are smarter, safer, and more intuitive.
ROG Xbox Ally X Launches this fall with release date, More Power and More Playtime
Gamers can circle October 16, 2025 as the official shelf date for the ROG Xbox Ally and its more powerful sibling the ROG Xbox Ally X. Both handhelds are designed to bring console-level polish to portable gaming, complete with smoother startups, faster first-plays, and better battery efficiency.
Xbox worked with studios to test and optimize thousands of PC titles for handheld mode. Games now come with Handheld Compatibility badges:
- Handheld Optimized: Ready out of the box with correct inputs, legible text, and perfect resolution.
- Mostly Compatible: Runs well but may need a quick setting adjustment.
On top of that, Xbox introduced advanced shader delivery. Supported titles can launch up to ten times faster, run smoother, and use less power after the first play.
- ROG Xbox Ally: Ryzen Z2 A processor with 4 cores and 8 RDNA 2 GPU cores, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 60Wh battery.
- ROG Xbox Ally X: Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor with 8 cores, 16 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and an 80Wh battery.
The Ally X also comes with AI-driven tricks like automatic super resolution for crisper visuals and highlight reels that capture and clip your best gaming moments.
Both models will be fully playable at Gamescom 2025, with a lineup that includes Gears of War Reloaded, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Hogwarts Legacy, and even Roblox experiences. ROG is also bringing star power to the booth with Grand Theft Auto V actors Ned Luke and Shawn Fonteno meeting fans live.
Portable PC gaming has been heating up, but the ROG Ally X looks like a true step forward. With longer playtime, powerful AI support, and Xbox’s ecosystem baked in, this handheld is designed for both quick sessions and all-day marathons.
Legion Go S Steam OS Z1 Extreme Edition Review – Steam Deck Killer?
When I first heard of Lenovo’s Legion Go S I didn’t know where this would fit with the original Legion Go as I was pretty fond of that design and layout but after using it, specifically the Legion Go S Steam OS Z1 Extreme Edition I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. Check out our video review above on why it stands out and let us know if you would pick one up?
Elgato Stream Deck Neo Review – Streamlined Control Without the Overkill
Elgato’s more streamlined Stream Deck Neo might be the cleanest option yet for creators who want control without the clutter. With eight customizable LCD keys and a slick new infobar touch display, it strips things down while still feeling pro.
The setup is quick, plug it in, load up Stream Deck software, and you’re ready to go. OBS, Discord, Spotify, lighting, macros, all the good stuff is there. If you’ve used a Stream Deck before, this feels familiar, just more focused. And if you haven’t? This is the easiest way in.
The real standout is that horizontal touch bar in the middle. It gives live feedback and lets you switch folders or show contextual info, simple addition, but it tightens up the whole workflow. Especially when you’re mid-stream and need to move without second guessing your actions.
Physically, the Neo looks and feels great. Solid build, clean matte finish, and none of the overdesigned gamer flare. It fits right into a minimal setup or pro desk without demanding attention.
I’ve been looking to commit to a Stream Deck not only for streaming purposes but to simply keep my workflow in order without spending a tone on it and I felt like this did just that, with Elgato you know they have years of experience and great software to make all their products shine and this was no exception.
If you’re tired of juggling keys or reaching for mouse clicks mid-recording, the Neo delivers a smoother experience. Elgato trimmed the excess and left in just what matters. For creators who want streamlined power without overkill, this is the one to check out.
TSR:ACT HyperCube Pro Review – Luxury Leverless
We first spotted the HyperCube Pro at EVO 2024. By EVO 2025, we finally got hands-on, and it’s clear: this is luxury leverless that people dream about.
The build is the first thing that hits you. Two slabs of precision‑milled aluminum give it serious weight and zero flex. No cheap panels, just a solid, smooth chassis that feels like premium gear should. This isn’t a stick you hide in a bag, it’s one you put on the table and let people notice.
Since this feels like a Lamborghini of Leverless: Under the hood, you’ve got hot‑swappable Kailh Choc V2 mechanical switches delivering crisp, short throws every press. The native support for PC, Switch, PS3, and PS4. For PS5 compatibility, you would need a Brook Wingman adapter.
It’s definitely tournament safe. It has SOCD cleaning modes are built to match Capcom Pro Tour and Bandai Namco standards, so you’re good anywhere that matters.
The layout makes smart moves too. Alongside the standard 12-button setup, there are two extra mappable face buttons, perfectly placed for your pinky and thumb. In Street Fighter VI, that means Drive Impact and Parry are right there without shifting your grip, little touches that make long sets smoother.
Looks wise, it’s understated luxury. The gold and white finish, matching braided USB‑C cable, keeps everything on brand. No flashy RGB here, the HyperCube Pro doesn’t need it. The design speaks for itself.
It currently goes for $229.99, but EVO attendees got a specifical discount during the event making it $199.99.
We’ve heard the FGC talk, and it lines up with our time on it. “Two plates of solid aluminum” was how one player described it at EVO. Others praised its responsiveness and how natural the layout feels. After running games on it ourselves, we can’t argue, it’s as good in motion as it is in the hand.
After several test, the HyperCube Pro isn’t just another leverless. It’s the luxury leverless. Premium build, smart design, competitive performance, all in a package that stands out without trying too hard. If you want top‑shelf quality in your setup, this is the one.
Panasonic Toughbook 40 MK2 Review – Built to Survive, Built to Work!
We’re no strangers to Panasonic and their rugged Toughbook’s, we’ve taken them on crazy terrains and the mountains of St Lucia but this one is def a rugged in its own category. The Panasonic Toughbook 40 MK2 laptop designed to thrive in conditions where most tech would tap out. This isn’t a machine that’s trying to be thin or fashion-forward. It’s unapologetically big, rugged, and built for people whose jobs can’t wait for perfect weather or a safe office desk.
To start things off it’s good to note that the MK2 is Panasonic’s first AI-enabled Toughbook, running Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors with dedicated NPU support. That translates to faster AI-assisted performance, whether someone’s running predictive maintenance software in the field, crunching datasets, or using advanced noise-cancelling during calls in chaotic environments you can rely on this to work under those conditions. The 14-inch 1080p display is really bright and enough to cut through direct sunlight. The magnesium alloy chassis is sealed tight for IP66 water resistance, dust protection, and MIL-STD-810H durability. I’ve seen it handle drops, temperature swings, and even a dip of water or two.
Modularity is another strength. The Toughbook 40 MK2 has multiple “xPAK” expansion bays, letting you swap in extra I/O like VGA, HDMI, serial ports, second SSDs, fingerprint readers, or even a second battery. That last one is huge. Battery life is already impressive at up to 18 hours, but almost doubling up takes you into all-day, all-night operation without plugging in. For military, law enforcement, or utility crews on the move or just about anyone, now that’s a serious productivity advantage.
It’s not all perfect, though. The touchpad, while ruggedized and glove-friendly, can be finicky for precise movements out of the box and in standard used but can be adjusted on a few different sensitivity options which we noticed a difference if it was raining and such. It’s great in wet or cold conditions, but for desk work, I found myself reaching for a mouse pretty quickly. Then there’s the security setup with smart card readers, fingerprint authentication, and multiple passwords. It’s robust to the point of being a little overbearing. If your workflow demands it, you’ll appreciate the protection. If you just want to boot up and go, it can feel like a chore.
Weight is another trade-off. At over 7 pounds, this isn’t a laptop you casually toss in a backpack. It feels like professional gear, and realistically, you’d want a dedicated hard case for it. That heft, however, comes with the reassurance that it can handle conditions that would destroy most consumer laptops, whether that’s bouncing around in a vehicle, operating in various tempratures, or working in pouring rain.
Performance in work settings or outdoor conditions is where the MK2 really shines. The AI-powered mics clean up voice calls even in high-noise environments, the loud 95dB speakers cut through ambient chaos, and the keyboard is comfortable with customizable backlighting for any lighting conditions. Combined with programmable buttons, hot-swappable components, and the ability to operate in extreme temperatures, it’s a tool that’s clearly been designed with frontline professionals in mind.
The Panasonic Toughbook 40 MK2 is a purpose-built beast. It’s heavy, it’s expensive (at around $5000), and the touchpad won’t win any awards for finesse, but for the industries it’s meant for, it’s close to unbeatable and Panasonic always give their Toughbook’s years of support over other companies. If your work takes you into places that would destroy a normal laptop or testing your luck on a trip you can’t be apart from your laptop, the MK2 doesn’t just survive, it thrives.
EVO 2025: Invincible VS Impressions – Next Level Tag Fighting?
We got a full hour with Invincible VS at EVO 2025, and even better, we had exclusive access to test out their motion control inputs. We loved it. Even in prototype form, the motions felt smooth, consistent, and satisfying on stick. The devs confirmed the final version will have full rebinds and independent toggles for each player, making it a flexible option for any setup.
This 3v3 tag fighter already shows real competitive promise. The roster’s shaping up with a nice spread of archetypes, Invincible can rush down or zone, Eve has aerial mobility and beam projectiles, Beast is a tank with armor, Bulletproof thrives on mixups, Rex sets traps and controls space, and Thula keeps opponents at bay with heavy braid strikes. Each one plays distinctly, and that’s key for a game built around team synergy.
The tag mechanics give the game real depth. Active Tag lets you extend combos by resetting the timer mid-string. Assist Breakers can smash through pressure at the cost of two boost bars, and cooldowns keep players from spamming the system, three seconds for standard tags/assists, ten for an Assist Breaker. Boost meter management is everything here: tag out to refill faster, tag in to get an instant burst. Add in push block, assist counters, and perfectly timed swaps, and you’ve got layers on both offense and defense.
Specials and supers keep the inputs classic, quarter circles for most moves, DP + heavy for ultimates, but the game’s generous buffer means it rewards rhythm and awareness over absolute precision. In our time with it, combos flowed naturally without losing that fighting game execution feel. Similar to Marvel Vs Capcom series, mixed with the gore of Mortal Kombat.
The build we played was just six weeks old, yet rollback netcode, a planned Streamer Mode to remove the adult themed aspects, and polished animations already make it feel tournament-ready. The devs are building something here that’s more than a flashy license, Invincible VS is aiming to stand toe-to-toe with the genre’s best, and there’s a lot of competition in the near future.
Our experience left with good standing as playing the game, looked and felt better than what the trailer has to offer. Making the hype even bigger, and with a 2026 release in sight, this could be one of the biggest surprises in the tag fighter space. If the rest of development stays on track, expect to see it popping up in both casual lobbies and competitive brackets.
A New Experience with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Gaming – Review
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been like a reintroduction to Samsung in the innovative phone category. It’s been one of those phones I don’t want to put down, delivering the same sleek flex I felt when I first showed off the Fold 3, but with far fewer trade‑offs.
Folded, it slips into a pocket like a regular flagship. Unfolded, it goes “tablet‑thin” in a way that makes you forget you’re holding a phone at all. The hinge action is smooth and confident, the crease is noticeably calmer than past generations, and water resistance adds peace of mind for everyday life. The big takeaway: the Fold 7 stops feeling like a “special device” and just becomes the device.
Both screens are fast and fluid with high refresh rates, but they serve different moods. The cover display finally feels wide enough for real typing, quick replies, and casual swipes without scrunched‑up keys. Open it up and the inner canvas turns into a mini tablet that makes reading, editing, and multitasking feel natural rather than cramped.
I leaned heavily into gaming during my time with the Fold 7 on this run. On the cover screen, one‑handed shooters and daily check‑ins (Genshin/Wuthering/PUBG‑style) feel secure and snappy. Open it up and the experience changes UI elements breathe, your thumbs stop blocking the action, and combo timings or aim adjustments become easier to land. Add a Bluetooth controller and a café table “laptop” angle, and you’ve got a stealth handheld setup that doesn’t hog space.
Thermals behaved like a modern flagship: great out of the gate, then settle under longer sessions. Dialing back brightness a notch and toggling the performance profile kept things smooth without roasting my hands. Stereo speakers help more than you’d expect directional cues come through clearly and low‑latency buds seal the deal for competitive play.
With a day that mixes commuting, messages, camera bursts, and a couple of gaming blocks, I consistently wrapped up the evening without anxiety. If you marathon the big screen you’ll watch the gauge slide, but fast top‑ups between sessions keep you in the loop. Day to day, One UI’s fold‑aware tricks taskbar, split‑screen, floating windows make the form factor feel like a small productivity workstation that just happens to take phone calls.
You’re not buying a foldable strictly for camera flex, but the Fold 7 no longer needs the “yeah, but it’s a foldable” asterisk. Point‑and‑shoot photos look crisp, video stabilization is steady, and using the unfolded display as a giant live viewfinder is a surprisingly big quality‑of‑life win for framing and reviewing shots on the spot.
- Weight & Thinness: The lighter frame and slimmer profile matter more than specs on paper—the phone simply disappears in the pocket and feels confident in hand.
- Crease & Hinge: Much less visually distracting, with hinge tension that stays put at whatever angle you want.
- Cover Screen Size: This is the generation where the outside display finally feels like a normal phone all by itself.
- Stylus Expectations: If you’re a serious pen‑first note‑taker or illustrator, this isn’t the strongest pitch for stylus workflows. It’s usable in a pinch, but I wouldn’t buy it primarily for pen input.
- Price: It’s still squarely in premium territory. If you’re coming from a standard slab phone, the sticker shock is real—but the “phone + tablet in one” experience does offset that for the right user.
Mobile gamers who want a pocketable device that turns into a legit handheld; creators who juggle notes, timelines, and reference windows; anyone who’s been foldable‑curious but waited for the friction to disappear. This is the first Fold that feels truly effortless to live with.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 brings back that “check this out” energy without dragging old compromises along for the ride. It’s thin enough to forget it’s foldable, big enough to change how you game and work, and polished enough that I recommend it with only minor caveats.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls — Best Fighting Game coming? EVO Hands‑On Impressions
We grabbed a short session with Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls at the Arc System booth during EVO, and it left a mark. Quick take: it’s fast, readable, and way more strategic than the highlight reels make it look. All footage has been captured on a PS5.
Before EVO, clips made the game seem almost too easy combos flowing like butter. Once we actually played, the truth popped out: the surface is welcoming, but the real game lives in assist timing. You can style a quick confirm, sure, but consistently routing into assists (and out again) is the skill check. Done right, you’re not just extending you’re setting up tag sequences that can crack the stage and swing rounds. It looks seamless in a clip; it takes intention on the stick.
Neutral starts honest: spacing, whiff punishes, clear windows to take turns. Then assists turn the key sandwich pressure, cross‑unders, corner traps. That layered pace is what sold me. Animations read cleanly, inputs felt tight, and even with assists flying in, I wasn’t fighting the camera or the effects. When you get hit, it feels earned; when your setup lands, it feels earned.
Picking a lineup isn’t just “favorite three.” You want a glue character you trust for confirms and a threat piece that controls a lane (anti‑air, long horizontal, etc.). Two simple route plans carry vs. damage already changed how my team played on different parts of the screen. Small swap, big difference.
You can breathe on defense. Pushback and spacing tools let you reset without panic‑tagging. Call an assist at the wrong moment and you donate the turn (and maybe your point). Call at the right moment and the corner becomes your playground. That risk/reward kept our matches tense in a good way.
This is one of those rare fighters that looks fun whether you’re day‑one or day‑100. New players will do cool‑looking stuff without a lab degree. Competitive players will immediately theory craft shells and lab tag‑continue routes. That “fun now, depth later” balance matters.
We only had a brief EVO window, so we still want time with netcode, training tools, and a deeper roster. There’s a PS5 beta in September, and we’ll be on it—testing teams, routes, and matchups for a follow‑up guide.
If you want to see how our hands‑on played out, watch the video at the top as I break down the assist flow, tag extensions, and the stage‑break moments that had us grinning. Drop your team requests or matchup questions in the comments so we can lab them during the beta.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls already feels fast without being sloppy, flashy without hiding the rules. If the full release holds that line, we might be looking at something special.
