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We are bracing for the inevitable tech-tember rush, but before that, we’ve got big announcements to go through from gamescom in Germany as well as Google’s latest Pixel devices. Get up to date with our Tech Bytes August 2025 round-up!
Game Science announces BlacBlack Myth: Zhong Kui
Black Myth: Wukong was one of the big names for gaming last year, garnering great fanfare and even several awards, so it is no surprise that a sequel would be forthcoming. But rather than continue the story of Sun Wukong, developer Game Science is going in a different direction.
At gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live hosted by Geoff Keighley, Game Science closed out the show with the reveal of a completely new title in the Black Myth series: Black Myth: Zhong Kui. This game instead centres on Zhong Kui, another figure from ancient Chinese myth and folklore that is described as a “ghost-catching god who wanders between Hell and Earth”.
Black Myth: Zhong Kui was chosen as the next title over a direct sequel because of the studio’s desire to create something fresh. But while the characters and world may be different, Game Science does promise that it will continue to be a single-player Action RPG.
The game is still very far away from release, with the studio mentioning that it is just “little more than an empty folder at this stage”, but the team will continue to share updates on their official socials on YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and other platforms. As for those who want more Wukong, don’t worry—Game Science teases that there are more things to come for the game.
DJI unveils its first 360-degree action camera – Osmo 360
DJI, mostly known for its drones and action cam devices, is adding a new product to its range – 360-degree cameras. The newly announced Osmo 360 is the company’s first 360-degree action camera, made to go up against similar devices from Insta360 and GoPro.
The DJI Osmo 360 comes with some powerful features. It is able to capture 8K videos at 50fps, with frame rates boosted if users opt to drop the resolution to 6K (60fps) or 4K(100fps). On the photo side, the Osmo 360 can also take 360-degree still images at 120 megapixels, which is much better than the current competition.
Another significant feature of the device is how compact and lightweight it is, coming in at only 183 grams. DJI’s HorizonSteady and RockSteady stabilisation features are also included to help smooth out shaky video footage. Lastly, voice and gesture controls can also be used to start or stop recording.
The DJI Osmo 360 will be available for purchase in Singapore starting at a price of US$440.
Sony expands its INZONE gaming gear line
Three years ago, Sony unveiled its first gaming-centric peripheral line – the INZONE series – which has proven to be pretty popular amongst gamers. Now, the company is expanding the lineup with five new additions.
First up is the successor to a device we already know. The INZONE H9 II is the newest flagship gaming headset from the series and is built around the driver unit in Sony’s critically acclaimed WH-1000XM6 ANC headset, offering better noise isolation and clearer, more natural sound. Sticking with audio, the INZONE E9 has also been added. It is a compact wired in-ear headphone with sound tuning developed in collaboration with Fnatic and comes with the company’s first full enclosed structure in earphones to bring greater passive noise reduction.
Next on the list is the INZONE KBD-H75 gaming keyboard, the first keyboard product from Sony. It features an 8000Hz polling rate as well as a rapid trigger that allows users to toggle input on/off without returning keys to the reset position. Alongside the keyboard, you might also want to get the new INZONE Mouse-A gaming mouse. The lightweight mouse weighs just 48.4 grams and is equipped with a high-performance custom sensor exclusive to INZONE, with up to 30K DPI acceleration up to 70G and a maximum speed of 750 IPS. Additionally, it can last for long gaming sessions with up to 90 hours of battery life.
Lastly, we have the INZONE Mat-D and Mat-F—two new mousepads added to the INZONE range. The INZONE Mat-F uses a SlimFlex material, a textured fabric that allows easy micro-
corrections with enough friction to support hard stops, catering to low sens players. As for the INZONE Mat-D, it is designed for Battle Royale-style games, providing a smooth glide and high-speed response.
The INZONE E9, INZONE KBD-H75, INZONE Mouse-A, as well as INZONE Mat-D and Mat-F will be available in Singapore from the end of September 2025. Meanwhile, the INZONE H9 II will be on sale from October 2025.
Google brings the new Pixel 10 series
The latest Pixel 10 series was recently announced this month by Google, adding new specs and features to the lineup.
Google’s Pixel 10 line – made up of the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold – all come with the company’s latest Tensor G5 chip, bigger batteries and Qi2 wireless charging support. The latter is particularly noteworthy because Google is introducing new Pixelsnap accessories for all Pixel 10 devices, like charging pucks and magnetic stands; much like Apple is doing with MagSafe. Every Pixel 10 phone also arrives with new AI features such as Magic Cue, which makes suggestions based on your activity.
Hardware-wise, the base Pixel 10 gets a three-camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and a 10.8-megapixel telephoto lens. The 10 Pro phones don’t have any notable hardware updates, but it does have a new feature called Pro Res Zoom that uses generative AI to enhance photos over 30x zoom. As for the 10 Pro Fold, it will be the first foldable with an IP68 rating, meaning that it is fully water and dust-resistant.
The Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro XL are now available for purchase in Singapore, starting at S$1,199, S$1,459, and S$1,739, respectively. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold will launch on 9 October at a starting price of S$2,399.
Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date
Fans have been waiting a long time for Hollow Knight: Silksong, and now we know when it is set to come out—and it is much closer than expected!
Team Cherry finally revealed that the long-awaited sequel will be coming out on 4 September 2025, more than six years after it was first announced. The lengthy development time was mostly due to the team’s striving for perfection, with the last two years mostly spent adding polish and detail to the game.
Hollow Knight: Silksong will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series consoles, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
This marks August 2025’s edition of Tech Bytes, and we hope this roundup gives you a little insight into tech to be excited about. Check with us again in September 2025, as we bring you more byte-sized news every month!
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