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Lenovo is reportedly working on a Mac Mini rival and the slimmest ThinkBook ever

Lenovo Innovation World 2026 is just days away, and Windows Latest has obtained exclusive images revealing what’s coming. Among the leaked lineup, two devices stand out. A compact mini PC that looks like Lenovo‘s answer to the Mac mini, and a ThinkBook so thin it might set a new record. Meet the ThinkCentre X Ultra, Lenovo’s take on a tiny desktop The ThinkCentre X Ultra is a cube-shaped mini PC, and it looks nothing like Lenovo’s existing ThinkCentre Neo Ultra, which is bulkier and closer to an Apple Mac Studio rival. This one is smaller, shaped more like Apple’s Mac…

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Cyberpunk Gun-Fu Action Game Spine Launches Next Summer

Spine has been on our radar since we first saw it in 2021, thanks to its John Wick-meets-Batman: Arkham-inspired third-person combat. Our anticipation grew after playing it at Summer Game Fest 2025. It’s been a long wait, but we finally know Spine is launching next summer.Developed by Nekki, Spine takes place in a cyberpunk world, where players control a graffiti artist named Redline. Sporting a sentient (as in talking) cybernetic implant called a Spine, Redline rebels against her city’s AI regime after it captures her brother. Ironically, she’ll need to rely on the physical enhancements granted by her mechanical implant…

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The Galaxy S27 Pro could follow the Ultra’s new look, iPhone vibes and all

Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S27 Pro has already appeared in several reports over the past few months, but we may now have our clearest look yet at the phone itself. Android Headlines has published CAD renders attributed to OnLeaks that reportedly show the Galaxy S27 Pro with the same broad design direction we recently saw on the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The individual camera rings are gone, replaced by a much larger raised camera section stretching across the upper portion of the back. I have to admit, the new look still gives me some serious iPhone vibes. Samsung is moving away from…

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I Played Exodus, And My Favorite Part Was The Talking Space Frogs

This month’s Game Informer cover story is all about Exodus, a sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by former BioWare developers. While visiting the studio in Austin, Texas, my coworker Eric and I played about four hours of the game, and while I enjoyed shooting robots, bonding with companions, and exploring the world, my absolute favorite element of the game was a society of giant, chill talking frogs.In the second half of our demo, we went to a space station called Khonsu. It generates a shield to deflect space debris from crashing into Lidon, our homeworld. The only ones…

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Pollen Robotics’ Microduck aims to make training physical AI far less fragile and cheaper

Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face are back with another robot, and this one is delightfully unhinged. Microduck is a 25cm tall waddling biped built to take AI off your screen and onto your desk. Preorders open today, with first deliveries targeted before Christmas 2026. Unlike its predecessor, the Reachy Mini, Microduck is built entirely around action. It runs on 15 motors, with an articulated beak for picking up objects, a camera, a depth sensor, two IMUs, and enough balance to walk, crouch, and even roller-skate. Built to take a tumble Training movement models in the real world usually means expensive…

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Plaud One AI earbuds can remember conversations and help get the work done afterwards.

For years now, AI has been trying to make itself more useful at the very moment people are talking, but most of that intelligence still lives behind a screen. Plaud would like to change that with a pair of earbuds that listen to conversations, understand what matters, and actually do something about it. The company has introduced the Plaud One Explorer Edition, a wearable AI device for professionals whose work revolves around meetings, calls, ideas, and follow-ups. It is a – new interface for an “agent era,” – says Plaud, which combines dedicated hardware with its Plaud Intelligence platform to…

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Windows 11 may soon let you shut down your PC from your phone

Microsoft has been working on making Phone Link a bigger part of Windows 11, and one of its latest additions could also be one of the most useful. The company appears to be testing new remote power controls for the Link to Windows app on Android. These would allow users to shut down or restart a connected Windows 11 PC directly from their phone, alongside options for sleep and installing pending updates before restarting or shutting down. For anyone who has left their PC running after leaving home, this could be a very handy addition. Your phone could become a…

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Whoop’s 9 jewelry band costs more than Google’s entire Fitbit Air

The Whoop Meridian takes a screenless fitness tracker that usually looks sporty and turns it into a luxury accessory. Rather than a silicone band, you’re looking at a tapered metal mesh band, magnetic clasp, and four finishes designed to look more at home alongside jewelry than running shoes. Whoop is selling Meridian in Gold, Rose Gold, Alloy, and Black for $149 starting today. There’s just one small problem. One of Whoop’s biggest ideas is that you’re supposed to wear its tracker continuously, and higher-tier Whoop 5.0 memberships even include a wireless power pack that can charge the tracker while it…

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I loved the Motorola Razr Fold, but Android 17 could make its weakest part much better

Every major Android update doesn’t always bring a major overhaul in terms of visuals or features. So even after a massive download, you’re likely not noticing a big change in the way you use your phone. But on a good release, the update can help fix dozens of little frustrations, and Motorola’s Android 17 update looks very much like that kind of release. The company has started a phased rollout in India beginning with the Motorola Signature, with other eligible phones, like the Razr Fold, following in batches. The update combines Android 17’s broader improvements with changes to Motorola’s own…

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PlayStation Plus is getting Sniper Elite: Resistance, plus a JRPG worth your time

Sony has confirmed its PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for September, and Sniper Elite: Resistance is easily the biggest draw. The World War 2 stealth shooter joins MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and the excellent indie JRPG Chained Echoes. All four games will be available from September 1 until October 5. We gave Sniper Elite: Resistance a 7 out of 10 in our review. It does not change much from Sniper Elite 5, but the series’ mix of stealth, large levels, and ridiculously violent killcams still works pretty well. Sniper Elite is still very good at one thing Resistance runs…

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