After a viral prototype release in March, Paul Lagier has launched version two of his tiny e-reader project. The pocket-sized device uses an ESP32 and e-paper to store 10 books for roughly $30 in parts.

Deal | Norland is a colony sim set in the Middle Ages where you must conquer territories while securing the future of your noble family. But danger lurks everywhere, and you’ll need to meet the needs of your villagers while avoiding betrayal.

Champion of the original Xbox, Seamus Blackley, has serious concerns about Project Helix. He argues that Steam has a more consistent philosophy that values games above all else. The new Xbox console may also lack the innovative features that draws gamers to Nintendo hardware.

The Casio Ring Watch has another competitor in the form of the Adidas Originals Digital Two Ring Watch, which was developed in collaboration with watch specialist Timex. Adidas combines a sleek metal case with a segmented display.

Casio has finally released the Edifice Sospensione ECB2300D-2A watch at its online store in the US. Already available in Europe, this model is described as a compact metal watch with features like Bluetooth, Tough Solar charging and 100 m water resistance.

WhatsApp is reportedly upgrading its web interface with new themes. The company is said to be bringing feature parity with its mobile apps when it comes to customisation.

4A Games has confirmed the name of the fourth mainline Metro game. Dubbed Metro 2029, it will be revealed on April 16, likely at Sony’s rumoured State of Play.

Garmin has released a new stable software update, version 16.40, for one of its smartwatches. This release is relatively minor, tackling a bug experienced by users of the Venu X1 wearable. 

A new leak has revealed Intel’s entire Nova Lake desktop lineup. It consists of 12 SKUs, of which only three will come with bLLC- Intel’s answer to AMD’s 3D V-cache.

YouTuber Zac Builds has built a custom DIY Steam Machine that costs a bit less but performs up to 100% faster in games. The build involves used PC hardware, some 3D printed parts, as well as a wooden replaceable front face.

For one, battery life is only half of the base IPS configuration for a massive difference already.

Like many mid-range graphics cards up to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, the Steam Machine only has 8 GB of graphics memory - barely enough for some modern games. An engineer working with Valve wants to improve the gaming performance of cheaper GPUs on Linux systems with a patch.

Data Slayer used the Reticulum protocol and LoRa hardware to build a decentralized network between Florida and Venezuela. The setup comprises extremely affordable components and bypasses traditional ISP gatekeepers using encrypted tunnels.

A new leak has revealed many of the specifications for Motorola's next-generation Razr clamshell foldable. Launching later this year as the Razr 70 Ultra and Razr Ultra 2026, the device is expected to feature better battery life than last year's model but with precious few improvements elsewhere.

The BigMe HiBreak Dual joins the list of devices with two displays. The 5G smartphone has a color E Ink panel with stylus support as its main display, while a smaller LCD panel sits on the back.

Nvidia is said to be planning the largest takeover in the history of the PC market, and could thus change the laptop, PC and server market forever - and bundle a market power that comes close to a monopoly.

Vivo has confirmed a new international release date for its X300 Ultra flagship. At the same time, the company has revealed Eurozone pricing for its Photography Kit, Pro Video Rig Kit and Life Bag accessories.

Nubia has released a new gaming smartphone before the device receives a global launch later this year. Equipped with a large battery and a 120 Hz display, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro supports bypass charging for long gaming sessions too.

Deal | The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D needs no introduction. The powerful Zen 5 part happens to be the most worthy gaming CPU that money can buy right now, especially for folks who care more about gaming performance than anything else.

The Lenovo gaming phone lineup is now confirmed to make a comeback. With a new announcement, the company has revealed that the Legion Y70 series will return in May 2026.

Nubia has released a new gaming smartphone before the device receives a global launch later this year. Equipped with a large battery and a 120 Hz display, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro supports bypass charging for long gaming sessions too.

Motorola has now started selling its first book-style foldable. Available internationally, the Razr Fold undercuts the Galaxy Z Fold7 and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold with a massive launch discount and several wearable accessories thrown in for good measure.

Astronomers have discovered a young star using the ALMA Observatory, located in the Taurus molecular cloud, about 430 light-years from Earth. But it has a strange behavior that remains unexplained.

Nokia is set to launch the Mission-Safe Phone 2, a new smartphone that is being developed without any support from HMD Global. The Mission-Safe Phone 2 will apparently offer a modernized design, a fast Qualcomm chip and seven years of updates.

Honor is expanding its WIN gaming laptop portfolio with a powerhouse machine that features up to an RTX 5070 Ti and a Core Ultra 9 CPU. What’s more interesting is that it will feature a world’s first six-fan cooling setup.

The Steam Machine launch could be months away, but other new Valve hardware appears further along. An insider claims that the company imported a large shipment of wireless PC controllers. The devices may be the anticipated Steam Controller or accessories for the Frame VR headset.

Esel has launched the eUrban electric bike, which brings ash-wood construction. The company’s new city-focused electric bike comes in two variants, namely, the eUrban Basic and the eUrban Performance. The bike features a rear wheel hub drive and a 350 Wh battery, which is said to deliver 42 Nm of torque and 80 km (49.7 miles) of range on a single charge.

Garmin appears to be working on several new wearables, which could be released at some point in 2026. Two of these have been hinted at in recently spotted trademark filings.

The Redmi Book Pro 2026 series was recently announced as a more affordable laptop line than the Panther Lake Xiaomi Book Pro lineup. With a new announcement, the company has confirmed that the Chinese launch is set for April 21, 2026.

Hands-on YouTube videos show the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is ready to take on Vivo and Xiaomi with a native 10x (230mm) optical zoom and an official 300mm teleconverter, thanks to the “Hasselblad Earth Explorer Master Kit”. This 300mm external lens transforms the 200MP 3x sensor into a 13x "optical quality" powerhouse, though it risks redundancy with the dedicated 10x periscope.

A major leak for The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender reveals a full recasting of the original characters and a big strategy shift from a theatrical release to a Paramount+ debut on October 9, 2026. Paramount has not yet commented on the matter.

Video | Capcom just launched their latest path-traced action-adventure game, and we, of course, had to see how it runs for us laptop gamers. We did some early testing on the Alienware 18 Area 51, with its full-wattage RTX 5090, and are already working on some additional tests with some more "modest" hardware.

Lenovo has now released one of its new 15-inch laptops globally. Available with up to a 165 Hz OLED display and a 70 Wh battery, the IdeaPad Slim 5x 15Q8Y11 also features 32 GB of LPDDR5X-9523 RAM and one of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 processors.

JBL's more affordable Flip line of portable Bluetooth speakers, the Flip Essential has received a new model after three years. Called the Flip Essential 3 SE, the speaker is now available to buy in China.

Amazfit is rolling out a new update for the Helio Strap. While this release is said to improve sleep detection accuracy, some users have flagged ongoing issues linked to the wearable’s sleep tracking feature.

Insta360 has teased the upcoming Luna Ultra, a dual-camera gimbal vlogging camera set for an exclusive preview at NAB 2026. Positioned as a direct rival to the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, the Luna Ultra is said to feature 3x optical zoom and a new wireless Mic Air. While the Osmo Pocket 4 is expected to start at €500, Insta360’s pricing remains under wraps ahead of its April debut.

Apple is apparently working on a new device category: smart glasses that are meant to function as an AI wearable rather than true AR glasses. The concept does not include image overlays, but is said to be closely linked to the iPhone. Four different designs are currently being tested.

The Noctua SuperDome answers the question of whether a gaming tower with more fans is actually always the better choice. This is because the side panel in the shape of a hemisphere houses 15 high-quality 120 millimeter Noctua fans, which are designed to cool powerful gaming hardware particularly effectively.

DJI is days away from releasing the Osmo Pocket 4 globally. In the meantime, a respected leaker has teased that the Osmo Pocket 4 Pro is still undergoing testing with a dedicated telephoto camera.

The launch of GoPro's next action camera is almost upon us. While the company has already teased a mid-April reveal, a popular YouTuber has teased various Hero 14 Black upgrades, including a huge camera sensor that can shoot 8K videos.

Borderlands Mobile has launched out of nowhere, without any prior marketing campaign – but for now only as part of a soft launch for iOS users in the US. The game itself appears promising, yet fans remain concerned about aggressive monetization and frustrated by its limited availability.

Garmin appears to be working on a new feature: Muscle Battery. Appearing in a trademark filing in the US, this unreleased functionality could help users understand their performance during a workout.

Ralph Fiennes, who portrayed the Dark Lord in the original films, is unlikely to return as Voldemort in HBO’s new Harry Potter series. Instead, the actor who previously played Voldemort has put forward Tilda Swinton as a possible successor. At first glance, the idea of a female version of Voldemort may seem unusual, but it has already found some support among fans.

The early Pokémon Champions meta has one clear winner: Incineroar. With a pick rate of 53.76% in the first tournament, the Fire/Dark Pokémon is by far the most-played pick. That is likely because it fits into almost any team and can control opponents very effectively.

Following an alleged cyberattack involving a ransom demand, Rockstar Games has now publicly addressed the incident for the first time and confirmed that it is real. Fans can breathe a sigh of relief, however: according to Rockstar, the attack will have no impact on players or on the release of Grand Theft Auto VI.

Blizzard’s Director’s Take says Overwatch Season 2 will add baseline upgrades for Mercy, Reaper, and Pharah, revive post-match accolades, and give map-vote majorities more control.

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro can already be seen in advance in high-resolution images, while Motorola is already showing the mid-range smartphone on a teaser website, confirming the most important camera specifications.

Anbernic has officially confirmed the existence of its next retro gaming handheld. Another pocketable device, the Anbernic RG Rotate should be powerful enough to emulate classic consoles while also serving as an MP3 player alternative.

DJI will be replacing the Osmo Pocket 3 later this week. Set to be available globally, the Osmo Pocket 4 may be cheaper than expected, too. Reportedly, DJI has equipped its latest vlogging camera with an upgraded camera, among other improvements like built-in storage.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 receives one of the most unusual camera modes of all smartphones through a software update, both for the 200 MP main camera as well as for the 12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera and the 10 MP telephoto camera.

Smalth has launched the Titanium Lava smart ring with a unique volcanic texture. The smart ring features a durable titanium alloy body complimented by a skin-friendly PVC shell and a volcanic-inspired texture. On top of this, it supports heart rate tracking, sleep quality analysis, and offline data storage.

Deal | The Asus Vivobook 14 CoPilot+ Windows laptop is now on sale at Best Buy for less than $450. The laptop packs an 8-core Snapdragon X1-26-100 SoC, 16 GB of non-expandable RAM, and 512 GB of user-upgradable storage. The laptop features a 14-inch 16:10 IPS panel around the front.

New leaks point to a ¥44,000 (~$275) price and possible May release for Casio’s GBX-H5600. The square G-Shock will keep G-Lide surf features with heart-rate tracking, MIP display, solar charging, and Bluetooth support.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max are getting a new, strictly limited version, which was developed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apple. The iPhone 2007 Limited Edition showcases part of a motherboard from the first iPhone.

Huawei has officially introduced the Pura X Max foldable phone. Instead of a tall, narrow style, this one boasts a wide foldable design that gives it a more tablet-like shape.

Oppo claims that its new A6s Pro midranger lets you text even during a monsoon downpour. The Super Rain Touch feature seemingly goes further than the currently available Aqua or Rain wet touchscreen technologies, pending actual testing after the April 14 launch.

The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS hasn't escaped the price increase that is sweeping across handhelds and consoles. Lenovo now sells it for almost double its launch price, but Best Buy still has the more powerful version with more RAM and storage at a lower price tag.

Apple has reportedly decided to produce more MacBook Neo than initially planned. The move comes after reports of exceptional demand for MacBook Neo emerged. Apple's alleged decision to increase the production target of the MacBook Neo will make it easier to satisfy demand for the low-cost laptop.

A new Financial Times report says Meta is testing an AI “character” based on Mark Zuckerberg for employee interactions, extending the company’s wider AI-first workplace strategy.

Apple is killing it in the laptop market, as the MacBook Air 13 M5, MacBook Neo, and MacBook Air 15 M5 currently dominate Amazon's best-selling list. The MacBook Neo's success is not surprising, as it is an excellent $599 laptop and is practically unmatched in the Windows space.

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max is an upcoming gaming-focused smartphone with a 165Hz display and an active cooling fan. The company has now officially confirmed its release date in China.

Compact tablet enthusiasts have likely been awaiting more details regarding the Oppo Pad Mini tablet. As revealed by the company, the 8.8-inch OLED tablet powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC is set to see the light of day later this month.

The iPad Air 11 (2026) with M4 outperforms many Android rivals in benchmarks and might offer a good bang for the buck. We show how its performance, display, battery life, and iPadOS hold up in everyday use and which type of user might want to buy it for $599.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 has already been in the spotlight for its rising price, and things have now taken another major turn.

It didn’t take a hacker long to overcome Denuvo protection in Resident Evil Requiem. While the DRM thwarted pirates in the past, more games are being pirated closer to release dates. Resident Evil Requiem performance also improved compared to the hypervisor bypass alternative.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 has already been in the spotlight for its rising price, and things have now taken another major turn.

A new leak reveals the “Insta360 Luna Ultra”, a dual-camera gimbal camera meant to challenge the upcoming DJI Osmo Pocket 4. Featuring a larger 1,550 mAh battery, dedicated zoom controls, and a potential 3x optical zoom, the “Luna Ultra” could disrupt DJI's market dominance with superior physical controls and modularity.

Leaker Digital Chat Station has corroborated reports that the iPhone 18 Pro will feature a "Deep Red" hero color, replacing the orange of the current-gen iPhone 17 Pro. This news marks a potential return to red hues for Apple's flagship lineup following the discontinuation of the “(Product)RED” after iPhone SE 3.

Deal | Darkest Dungeon II is an RPG with roguelike mechanics in which you must travel through different regions with four heroes. You’ll need to maintain good team spirit and use the right strategies to defeat all your enemies.

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is an upcoming flagship smartphone set to launch globally on April 21. The company's official Weibo account has revealed the device's design ahead of launch, showcasing it in three color options.

Early footage has revealed initial details about DJI's plans for its drone division. Potentially, the company is already developing a new Avata drone with an Avata 3 mooted. The so-called DJI Neo 3 is also another candidate at this stage.

Sony’s new pair of wireless earbuds have leaked before their official release. Launching globally, the new release is an eye-catching translucent refresh of the existing Inzone Buds rather than an entirely new model.

Gamers expected the next Fable title to ship before the end of 2026. However, a reliable insider reports that the Xbox game has suffered an internal delay. If Playground Games can’t finish development by October, Microsoft may postpone it until after the November GTA 6 release date.

Huawei has launched another new sibling in its existing Enjoy 90 series, namely, the Huawei Enjoy 90m Plus. The entry-level smartphone features a Kirin 8000 processor, WiFi 7, a 120 Hz LCD display, and a large 6,620 mAh battery with 40 W wired charging support.

Nikon has just released a complete high-res image library of all the images taken during the recently concluded Artemis II lunar flyby mission. Most of these were taken on a tried-and-tested Nikon D5 system - you can now officially download all those images.

Don't ignore the "X" in "Core Ultra X7" as this particular processor offers so much more than the standard non-X Panther Lake options.

According to multiple user reports, several Garmin smartwatches are still experiencing major issues. One of the affected functions is essential for athletes and its importance can hardly be overstated. Some owners of the affected Forerunner watches have been quite harsh in their criticism of Garmin.

A new Raspberry Pi-based handheld comes with both a keyboard and a touchscreen and should also be well suited for a range of different projects. The model supports multiple versions of the single-board computer. The PocketTerm35 is now available.

The TrimUI Brick Pro may soon be released as a leak has revealed what its retail box looks like. A handful of its specs have also been revealed.

The Honor Win gaming laptop series is set to be unveiled soon in China. Ahead of the launch, the company is teasing the 360W GaN power adapter that will be bundled, and as the new teasers show, it will have support for Lenovo Legion and other gaming laptops.

Crimson Desert initially blocked Intel Arc GPUs entirely, but recent patches have restored compatibility. New benchmarks on the Intel Arc Pro B70 reveal a playable experience, though with some surprising caveats.

A new leaked image of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 retail box has surfaced, confirming the inclusion of 4K/240fps video recording. Ahead of its April 16 launch, this spec positions the compact 1-inch sensor gimbal camera as a competitor to professional cinema rigs, offering slow-motion capabilities currently absent from most high-end mirrorless cameras.

Ronald Wayne helped found Apple with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak on April 1, 1976, then left the company just 12 days later in one of tech history’s most famous early turning points.

New images showing the upcoming LEGO sets inspired by the Minecraft franchise have been revealed. But be careful, because while their names and prices are known, some details are still to be determined.

The OnePlus gaming handheld is reportedly in the works, and the company is expected to announce it soon. A new leak from Digital Chat Station, a credible leaker, suggests it will come with a tweaked Dimensity 9500 with a GPU that delivers "console-level" performance.

Video | The MacBook Neo, Apple's "cheap" laptop, hit the market at exactly the right time, and it offers A LOT for its $599 starting price. While it is not without compromises, it is still a very, very disruptive product, and it will be very tough for Windows OEMs to offer a similar experience.

Deal | Humble Bundle has introduced a new bundle called the 15 Golden Tales. This bundle contains 8 games worth $202 (Steam price) and will expire on May 2, 2026.

Deal | The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ is a budget-friendly Android tablet. It is currently available at a 13% discount on Amazon. The deal applies to the 256GB variant.

CookieRun: Kingdom’s KPop Demon Hunters crossover is live through May 6, and players looking to squeeze more out of the event can still redeem a handful of active CRK codes through Devsisters’ browser-based coupon page.

GameHub is finally available for macOS devices, although in beta. Users can sign up to join the beta access and provide feedback ahead of an official release.

YouTuber ETA Prime has tested Windows 11 on the MacBook Neo through a virtualization app called Parallels. With full 3D hardware acceleration, the Apple A18 Pro SoC smoothly ran some Windows games on it as well.

AOC has now revealed the pricing for its 34-inch Agon Pro 5-layer tandem OLED gaming monitor. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the curved gaming monitor with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits is not going to be cheap if and when it arrives in the US.

Deal | The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ is a budget-friendly Android tablet. It is currently available at a 13% discount on Amazon. The deal applies to the 256GB variant.

Deal | The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D needs no introduction. The powerful Zen 5 part happens to be the most worthy gaming CPU that money can buy right now, especially for folks who care more about gaming performance than anything else.

Deal | Courtesy of an ongoing sale on Lenovo's official online store, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16 laptop is now available with a major $400 discount. The laptop packs 16 GB of RAM, as well as a modern 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 "Gorgon Point" APU.

The latest DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leaks reveal “real-world” marketing images from Barcelona, once again confirming a magnetic mount, DJI Mic 3, and dedicated zoom buttons. Specs include 14 stops of dynamic range and 107GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, some enthusiasts on social media are holding out hope for the powerful "Osmo Pocket 4 Pro" with optical zoom.

Many players are experiencing Starfield PS5 crashes that result in mission failures. Freezes may also cause the PS5 Pro enhanced game to overheat the console, requiring a reboot. Following a thorough performance review that confirmed the issues, some buyers are asking the PS Store for refunds.

A recent product listing on Goofish has revealed an engineering sample of a laptop motherboard housing the upcoming Nvidia N1 SoC. Laptops powered by Nvidia's N1 family of SoCs have been rumored for a long time, and are expected to arrive later this year.

Dell has released a new mini-PC featuring Intel's Twin Lake platform. Available globally, the Micro Thin Client Q9M1260 supports upgradeable RAM, storage and can even be configured with a 1 GbE Optical Fiber port.

Shawn Snelling aka FMPONE, creator of the Cache map, is set to release his new Counter-Strike 2 project, Splinter, on the Steam Workshop on April 12. The stunning map is designed around the Canadian Rockies and Lake Moraine, and showed up in a surprise teaser video recently.

Apple’s influence on the Android phone market is no secret. However, leaked sketches of the new Huawei "Pura X Max" reveal a 7.5-inch wide-style foldable similar to the upcoming iPhone Fold/Ultra - but also, Huawei’s own “Pura X”. The new "Pura X Max" features a triple camera module and ultra-narrow bezels, challenging the Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold and iPhone Fold.

Deal | Apotheon is a 2D action game that takes place in Ancient Greece, in which you embody a hero who must face the gods of Olympus. You will have to explore a vast world and defeat your enemies in brutal battles while using various weapons at your disposal.

DJI will not be launching the Osmo Pocket 4 globally for a few days yet. Nonetheless, a leaker has provided a detailed look at two of the vlogging camera's launch packages.

The Casio G-Shock GW-BX5600CBG-2 can now be viewed in new hands-on images posted online. It uses a negative MIP LCD and recycled fishing net straps. Announced recently and releasing in Japan this April for ¥35,200 (~$221), the watch features Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, and Bluetooth.

Fenix has announced the E04R, a flashlight in a clip-on form factor. In addition to offering a range of lighting modes, it can also rotate for more flexible use.

Fenix has announced the E04R, a flashlight in a clip-on form factor. In addition to offering a range of lighting modes, it can also rotate for more flexible use.

Anyone looking for the best camera in a phone form factor has increasingly been turning in recent years to the top-end Leica, Hasselblad, or Zeiss camera systems from Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo. But these Ultra camera flagships may soon stop making financial sense and could potentially face discontinuation. At the very least, further price increases are expected starting in 2027, according to reports that have been circulating more frequently recently.

An insider divulged that Microsoft is considering a shakeup of its lineup of Xbox Game Pass games. Call of Duty games, one of the perks of the Ultimate and PC tiers, may no longer arrive on day one. Both revenue from the shooter and the subscription service have diminished.

Deal | The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D needs no introduction. The powerful Zen 5 part happens to be the most worthy gaming CPU that money can buy right now, especially for folks who care more about gaming performance than anything else.

The Netherlands’ RDW has granted type approval for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised), allowing Dutch owners to use an EU-specific FSD software branch immediately. The stricter monitoring rules include continuous driver-attention tracking and temporary lockouts for inattentiveness.

A new power bank, which is currently discounted, is designed to avoid thermal runaway even under extreme stress, making it significantly safer than probably most other power banks. The SolidForge is available in several versions with different capacities.

Astronomers have discovered a galaxy located about 10 billion light-years away that has lost 95% of its brightness in less than 20 years. And further studies will need to be conducted to better understand this phenomenon.

With the new Harry Potter series, HBO appears to be taking exactly the approach many fans have been hoping for. Instead of modernizing the world, the adaptation is leaning into an authentic 90s setting – a clear distinction from the Warner Bros. films.

With its display and a very specific feature, Elecrow is essentially offering a smart development board that can also be used as a miner. However, mining on the ESP32 Solo Miner is more of a lottery, so to speak.

Samsung has apparently already settled on a specific launch date, this time for three different models. The planned summer lineup includes not only the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Galaxy Z Flip8, but also a dedicated iPhone Fold rival that is set to launch as a wider yet more compact foldable.

A new display also comes with wireless networking and is compatible with Meshtastic. That should make the system well suited for building a compact control panel for a smart home, for example. The CrowPanel Advance 3.5 is also relatively affordable.

Another LiDAR-equipped robot mower is set to hit the market in time for the 2026 gardening season. By utilising LiDAR and AI vision technology, the Keenmow K1 eliminates the need for perimeter wires and RTK antennas. Following the latest industry trends, it is available from just €766/$899.

PCWorld has put CopprLink to the test, and with a desktop Nvidia RTX 5090 eGPU setup, only a 2.29% of average performance drop was observed on synthetic benchmarks. This is much better than OCuLink, through which there can be around 23% performance drop.

Insider Jez Corden has posted "Metro 2039" on Twitter - a possible title for the next mainline Metro game. This comes after earlier leaks that reported on an upcoming reveal, likely tied to Sony’s rumored April State of Play event.

With the April 16 launch just days away, a mystery surrounds the DJI Osmo Pocket 4. While the 107GB internal storage boost is now confirmed, DJI’s cryptic teasers have fans questioning the fate of the microSD card slot. Will DJI prioritize built-in speed and weatherproofing, or keep the expandable storage creators love?

Early player impressions suggest CookieRun: Kingdom’s KPop Demon Hunters event is getting traction because its reward structure feels less punishing than a typical limited gacha collab.

Threat group ShinyHunters has listed Rockstar Games on its leak site, alleging a data breach through an Anodot-Snowflake integration. The group has set an April 14 deadline for the studio to respond to these claims.

Leaked images of Casio’s upcoming GWR-B3000 Gravitymaster series reveal a redesigned case with exposed screws and a more rugged build. Multiple variants have surfaced, though specifications and launch info is still unconfirmed.

Nintendo's My Mario collection has gotten bigger with the addition of new apps and toys. Some of these products, such as the wooden blocks and interactive book, were announced previously but seem to just be available.

Nikon has just released a complete high-res image library of all the images taken during the recently concluded Artemis II lunar flyby mission. Most of these were taken on a tried-and-tested Nikon D5 system - you can now officially download all those images.

OnePlus has confirmed the launch of a new Ace series device in China. The company has not revealed any specific details. However, recent leaks suggest it could be the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra.

Snap has signed a multi-year deal with Qualcomm to power future Specs AR glasses with Snapdragon XR chips ahead of the consumer launch later in 2026.

Fostex has unveiled a pair of premium over-ear headphones trimmed with acacia wood housings - the closed-back TH810 and open-back TH818. They are identical component-wise to the previously announced TH910 and TH919 flagships, which use more expensive Japanese-lacquered maple housings.

A new Casio G-Shock GA-2100 x Nissan GT-R collab watch has leaked ahead of an expected Japan release. The design shows GT-R branding, red accents, and a familiar analog-digital layout, though specs and pricing are still unconfirmed.

CookieRun: Kingdom Act 2 is set for May 2026, with Devsisters teasing a fractured timeline, multi-timeline war, and faster main story updates.

According to a new leak, 4A Games is finally set to announce its latest, upcoming title. This game is expected to arrive as the fourth mainline Metro game, likely as a sequel to 2019's Metro Exodus, and could be announced next week at Sony's State of Play event.

The RedMagic 11 Pro series was caught "cheating" in 3DMark benchmarks, prompting UL Solutions to delist the phones. Internal test results have been shared, and Nubia has also issued statements defending the ethicality of how its gaming phones handle heavy workloads such as benchmarks.

Framework CEO Nirav Patel warns that the AI boom and a “winner-takes-all” scramble for chips and storage could drive up component costs and push consumers toward cloud-leased, closed devices, effectively ending personal computing as traditionally understood. While acknowledging progress in repairability across the industry, he positions Framework’s upcoming Next Gen Event as part of a renewed pledge to defend user ownership through upgradable, repairable hardware and local control over data and computation.

The Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-BZ5000RC-1 is now available in one European country, ahead of an anticipated wider rollout in the region. Features of this rainbow-colored model include radio-control (Multiband 6), Bluetooth connectivity and Tough Solar charging.

Epson has officially launched the SureColor V4000 UV Flatbed printer in the global market. The company’s new ultra-premium model offers a large print area of up to 27.5” x 38.5”. On top of this, it is said to be ideal for signage, photo/fine art and promotional items.

Deal | Sony's latest PlayStation Store sales now has Days Gone with a massive 60% discount that takes its price to an all-time low of $19.99. The version on sale is the Remastered one that released for the PlayStation 5 less than a year ago.

S-Game CEO and Phantom Blade Zero director Liang says the studio has used zero generative AI, insisting every asset from character models and performances to maps and environments was created by human artists. Ahead of the game’s September 9, 2026, launch, he details an intensely hands-on production process involving actor scans, traditional brush-and-rice-paper art, forged weapon replicas, martial-arts motion capture, and on-location scans across China to realize its “Kungfupunk” aesthetic.

An ultra-rare, fully playable but silent early prototype of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! has been dumped online, revealing major departures from the final 1987 NES release, including arcade-era character names, unused fighters, and only four accessible opponents. The Video Game History Foundation analyzed the unusual cartridge, reportedly found at a former Nintendo of America employee’s garage sale and later sold for $45,000, highlighting its retail-style mask ROM chips and previously unseen roster entries like Rockyhead and Mongol Khan.

Framework CEO Nirav Patel warns that the AI boom and a “winner-takes-all” scramble for chips and storage could drive up component costs and push consumers toward cloud-leased, closed devices, effectively ending personal computing as traditionally understood. While acknowledging progress in repairability across the industry, he positions Framework’s upcoming Next Gen Event as part of a renewed pledge to defend user ownership through upgradable, repairable hardware and local control over data and computation.

OnePlus has confirmed the launch of a new Ace series device in China. The company has not revealed any specific details. However, recent leaks suggest it could be the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra.

DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 is set to debut on April 16, with one of the teasers suggesting a "world that expands." We could see a wider native lens, or the introduction of Open Gate recording - a feature recently popularized by the iPhone 17 Pro, allowing creators to capture the full sensor for better social media reframing.

A trip to one U.S. retailer may dismiss any notion that memory prices are falling. Costs for DDR5 RAM and SSDs at Micro Center keep rising, even as consumer demand fades. With DRAM makers signing new lucrative contracts with AI data centers, the outlook for buyers looks grim.

Casio has launched its translucent GA-V01SKE G-Shock lineup in the US, bringing four Y2K-inspired “skeleton” variants. The oversized series keeps its alien-inspired dial and shock-absorbing markers while adding an integrated bezel-and-band build. It's priced at $155 and is available to purchase from Casio US.

Ayaneo has announced that some of its products will be costing more soon. The affected devices include the Pocket Vert, Pocket S Mini, Mini PC AM03, and Mini PC AM01S. However, they are still available to buy at their original prices for now.

Despite Microsoft’s best efforts, many publishers prioritize Steam and the PS Store. As a result, there are fewer Xbox Play Anywhere games than anticipated. A leak reveals that to bolster support for Windows handhelds and Project Helix, devs will receive a higher percentage of revenue.

Deal | The Lenovo Legion Glasses 2 can now be purchased for significantly less than they cost at launch. The new price also seems to be permanent due to the absence of a discount badge by the manufacturer and participating retailer.

Deal | Tyranny is an RPG in which you represent the law in a kingdom ravaged by war. But you’ll have to make tough decisions, such as following your superior’s orders. However, don’t forget that all your actions have consequences for the world that surrounds you.

The Casio G-Shock Full Metal GMW-BZ5000RC-1 is now available in one European country, ahead of an anticipated wider rollout in the region. Features of this rainbow-colored model include radio-control (Multiband 6), Bluetooth connectivity and Tough Solar charging.

The launch of DJI's next vlogging camera is under a week away. In the meantime, a respected leaker has shared numerous photos of not just the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 but also several of its first-party accessories.

The MSI Cubi NUC TWG series just became official as an ultra-compact mini PC lineup with entry-level Intel processors. It's set to be available with up to the N250, and there will be one fanless model.

A known leaker has suggested that those waiting to play GTA 6 on PC will not have to wait a whole year or two. The PC version of the game could come out shortly after the console version releases in November this year.

Epson has officially launched the SureColor V4000 UV Flatbed printer in the global market. The company’s new ultra-premium model offers a large print area of up to 27.5” x 38.5”. On top of this, it is said to be ideal for signage, photo/fine art and promotional items.

CheckMag | 2025 may go down as a year of rather poor decisions for PC manufacturer Dell. In 2026, Dell course corrects, with new models and new designs - not just with Dell XPS, but also with their Dell Pro laptops for the enterprise.

Lenovo recently launched the Gen 5 Legion gaming tablet that comes with an 8.8-inch display. An unreleased model that's set to launch soon has now surfaced, and the picture shows that it has a larger screen.

Microsoft is removing the Copilot buttons in some Windows apps. This comes after the company was forced to clarify its position on Copilot as an entertainment only app.

If a $1000+ PS6 price greets buyers on the console’s release date, Sony could struggle to find early adopters. However, after analyzing potential specs and component costs, a leaker has a more comforting estimate. The memory shortage may not impact the hardware as much as tariffs.

Pearl Abyss is hard at work addressing issues and improving player experience. They have now shared insight on what’s coming between now and June and some of the content may help ease the complaints of those who have finished the game.

Xiaomi is set to launch the Redmi Pad 2 SE in China later this month. The company has shared a few key details ahead of the official launch.

The OneXPlayer OneXStation has made a silent debut. This AMD Strix Halo-equipped gaming mini PC is powered by the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, and is now available with 128GB of RAM. The launch price is $2,999.

A new high-end premium tablet with an ultra-thin enclosure appears to be all set to eat into the iPad Pro's sales. The OLED-equipped Honor MagicPad 3 Pro has been teased for the first time, which will feature a 12.3-inch display and a 4.8-mm enclosure.

A titanium EDC tool that lights up continuously for 25 years without ever needing to be recharged - NoxTi wants to win over crowdfunding supporters with this unusual premise. Instead of LEDs and rechargeable batteries, NoxTi relies on tritium to generate light.

The upcoming DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is set to challenge professional mirrorless rigs with a rumored 4K/240 fps slow-motion mode. By doubling the frame rate of its predecessor, this pocketable gimbal can stretch a single second of action into 10 seconds of cinematic 4K footage - all while utilizing a 1-inch stacked sensor that rivals the dynamic range of "real cameras".

Tesla may soon be targeting the mass market again: according to Reuters, the company is developing a compact, affordable electric SUV. The new model is expected to be priced below the entry-level Model 3.

Valve is reportedly developing an internal AI tool called SteamGPT. New code discoveries suggest that the system could process support cases in the background, detect suspicious Trust Score patterns, and possibly even assist with anti-cheat measures in Counter-Strike 2.

Sony is expected to reveal a brand new gaming headset called the Inzone H6 Air next week. However, it looks like its specifications have leaked early.

Samsung's next-generation flip flagship can be seen for the first time in high-resolution images. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 features a large secondary display with slim bezels and apparently has an improved hinge that makes the smartphone thinner when folded.

Xiaomi has updated its Redmi Monitor G27U with a new version. Refreshed for 2026, the Redmi Monitor G27U 2026 outputs at 4K and 160 Hz. However, the monitor can call on LG Display's Dual Mode technology to provide a 320 Hz refresh rate when needed.

Samsung has finally released its latest mid-range smartphones in the US. Arriving about two weeks after their European debut, the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 can be configured with up to 256 GB of storage but only with a limited choice of colours.

The OneXPlayer Super V is now available for purchase. This new Intel Panther Lake gaming handheld rivals the AMD Strix Halo ROG Flow Z13 with an OLED display, a mini SSD slot, and a more affordable launch price.

YouTube’s US pricing pages now list Premium at $15.99 per month, with Family at $26.99, Annual at $159.99, Student at $8.99, and Premium Lite also moving higher.

The Anker Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim) has been released in a new colorway in Europe. Already available in the US, this Cosmic Orange version of the accessory offers a Qi2-certified wireless charging pad and a USB port.

Firefox appears to be heading toward one of its biggest updates in years. With the internal “Project Nova”, Mozilla is working on a broad modernization of the browser that is intended not only to refresh the design, but also to bring more customization, new convenience features and greater user control over AI. The basis for this is an interview by PCWorld with Firefox chief Ajit Varma.

Sony’s official final-season licensing rollout for The Boys says the Call of Duty: Mobile crossover will include three playable characters, themed bundle rewards, and legendary weapons.

The upcoming Casio G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-B1000MG-1A9 watch has been spotted in new leaked images. This rugged hybrid watch has striking red, gold and bronze accents. Plus, rumours suggest that it could launch in the near future.

Thermalright has joined the AMD Strix Halo party with a high-end mini-PC. Sold with 128 GB RAM, the AI HydroNous R1 also features liquid cooling to keep its Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU running at higher wattages than competing Strix Halo devices can manage.

The first official clues regarding the new Anker Solix Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro have been discovered. It looks like the launch of the Solarbank 3 Pro's successor is just around the corner.

Michael Dell is painting a bleak picture of the memory market: compared with 2022, AI-related demand could reportedly be 625 times higher by 2028. Many observers, however, are skeptical of these claims and suspect vested interests behind them.

Besides the powerful AMD Strix Halo APU, Minisforum plans to include 64 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, a maximum of 200 TB storage space via 5x HDD and 5x SSD slots, USB4 v2 connectivity and dual 10 GbE NICs. The chassis would also integrate an advanced multi-fan cooling system. Full specs expected to release on April 23.

The pirate survival game Windrose is set to launch in Early Access on April 14. After the strong response to the demo and more than 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, Windrose Crew can likely expect a successful start.

The storage crisis is becoming an increasing burden for consumers. South Korea is now responding with a package of measures that includes free PCs for people in need and stricter market regulation.

Diablo Immortal is getting a DOOM: The Dark Ages crossover on April 16 with a Cyberdemon boss, Slayer’s Bane event, The Crucible gem, and free rewards.

Garmin is continuing with recent beta development for Instinct 3 series smartwatches. This time, the company has released a new update aimed at resolving an issue affecting Tactical variants ahead of a future stable rollout.

The 2026 Xiaomi Book Pro 14 was recently launched in China as a premium Intel Panther Lake laptop maxing out at the Core Ultra X7 358H. Now, the company has announced the Redmi Book Pro 2026 series, expected to offer similar specs but at a more affordable price.

Apple is killing it in the laptop market, as the MacBook Air 13 M5, MacBook Neo, and MacBook Air 15 M5 currently dominate Amazon's best-selling list. The MacBook Neo's success is not surprising, as it is an excellent $599 laptop and is practically unmatched in the Windows space.

Microsoft says Copilot isn’t just for “entertainment” after users publicized its own terms, warning against relying on AI. The company says it will update its documentation around Copilot, after calling the old documentation outdated.

The Garmin beta version 26.09 is rolling out to several of the brand’s older smartwatches. This OTA update has one key difference compared to its predecessor, hinting at a wider release for Fenix 7 users in the near future.

Vivo has introduced a new camera-focused update for many of its recent Vivo X series flagships. Coinciding with the launch of the Vivo X300 Ultra, the new update aims to improve camera experiences across the X200 Ultra, X300 Pro and even the X300.

Samsung is expanding the One UI 8.5 beta to more Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, S23 FE, and A36 5G.

The Nova Flip is a new clamshell foldable smartphone with a relatively large battery capacity. Also featuring a 6.9-inch internal display and a 50 MP primary camera, the new foldable promises to be comparatively affordable, too.

Video | The Asus Zenbook A16 is a 1.2 kg laptop running with Snapdragon's fastest laptop silicon, the all-new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, and overall, the sand-coloured notebook can easily compete, match, or even outrun pretty much everything from Intel, AMD, and even Apple. But the question is, is that enough?

Motorola's mid-range foldable will apparently soon have a successor, as the Motorola Razr 70 can now be seen in high-resolution render images in three colors. The smartphone has a modern design, although it hardly differs from its predecessor.

The Honor 600 and the Honor 600 Pro will soon be available in Europe. Buyers in this region will have to make do with slightly smaller batteries, but will receive a 200 megapixel camera, fast Snapdragon chips and 512 GB memory at an attractive price.

Anker Solix has introduced the Solarbank Max AC. Designed for retrofitting existing PV systems, this home storage system ranges from 7 to 42 kWh and can also serve as a backup power supply and work with dynamic electricity tariffs. Early-bird discounts and bonuses are available at launch.

Starfield is now available for the PS5/PS5 Pro, but unlike when it launched on the Xbox, there isn't a limited edition controller based on the video game. However, it isn't too late to make one.

With a main camera with a 1-inch sensor and variable aperture as well as a telephoto macro camera, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro offers one of the most powerful camera systems of all smartphones. The launch of the Pura 90 Pro (Max) is now imminent and Huawei is showing the flagship smartphone in advance.

Why does a $4M-per-episode show look like a PowerPoint? From single-frame animation sequences to the 'fat baby' Thragg character design, Amazon’s celebrity tax is killing the series. This is a look inside the Hollywood-first strategy that’s trading actual frames for marquee names. This article contains spoilers.

Gadhouse has introduced the Miko, a retro‑styled portable cassette recorder that plays and records tapes, with wired and Bluetooth headphone support. Retro audio equipment lovers will enjoy its simple mechanical controls and ability to be powered by AA batteries or USB‑C power supplies.

Computex 2026 is going to be an AI fest if a claim from Hardware Canucks is to be believed. The media outlet has alleged that the organizers of Computex 2026 are demoting companies without AI products to secondary venues, even companies that have been going to Computex for a decade.

Deal | The latest Humble Bundle package has arrived, loaded with Destiny 2 DLCs. Named Destiny 2: Expansions Bundle, it contains a total of 11 items. This deal will expire on April 10, 2026.

Despite it being an aging Zen 3 CPU, the Ryzen 7 7735HS can sometimes outperform the recently launched Zen 5 Ryzen AI 7 445 in certain situations.

Limited Run Games has warned customers that numerous pre-orders will arrive later than expected, admitting its previous delivery timelines were “too aggressive” and promising future “dates you can believe in” under new leadership. But after a string of past production and quality-control controversies and with little clarity on which orders are affected, many buyers remain skeptical and fear delays could extend well into 2026.

Pearl Abyss has enabled Intel Arc GPU support for Crimson Desert following significant community backlash and public comments from Intel, with the game now launching properly on Arc cards after installing Intel’s Game On driver 32.0.101.8629. Early reports indicate the fix comes with notable visual artifacts and instability, while Intel XeSS remains unavailable.

A YouTuber has successfully upgraded the MacBook Neo’s storage beyond Apple’s official limits using a hardware-level modification. The process also uncovers an unexpected difference in how the device handles boot and recovery, hinting at capabilities Apple does not advertise.

Mike Willette, voice actor and producer, discusses his work on Killer Instinct 2013 as part of Invincible VS' background during its simultaneous Game Informer cover story and Open Beta start earlier today.

Edifier is offering new headphones that are said to deliver high playback quality, long battery life, and a fast connection. The WH950NB also support lossless or very low-loss audio transmission.

Deal | Even the largest OLED TVs now tempt buyers with constrained budgets. The 77-inch Samsung S84F isn’t the brightest panel, but it compensates with precise colors and generous viewing angles. At its discounted price, the Samsung TV becomes a better deal than rivals like the LG B5.

The Casio G-Shock BGA-2800-2A2 and BGA-2800-7A3 watches have been launched in Japan. These two blue radio-controlled models offer Tough Solar charging, a hybrid dial and 100 m water resistance.

Amazfit is rolling out a software update for one of its smartwatches, with three new BioCharge related features. Alongside this, users of the Balance 2 also receive an algorithm improvement and a range of bug fixes.

If Japan is any indication, buyers worldwide are avoiding PlayStation consoles. Following the latest PS5 and PS5 Pro price increase, the systems experienced a dramatic decline in weekly sales. With the Xbox Series X making up ground, only the region-locked digital option remains appealing.

One of the most unusual mid-range smartphones on the market is soon to receive a successor. A leak reveals the most important specifications of the Nothing CMF Phone 3 Pro in advance, including a larger battery, a modern Snapdragon chip and improved fast charging.

Honor uses the body of a mouse as a charging case for wireless earbuds, so that these are always available for music, videos or zoom calls without having to pack them separately. Honor advertises a battery life of one month with normal use.

Deal | If you like Stardew Valley, you can currently get the similarly charming game Graveyard Keeper for free, not only for PC, Mac and Steam Deck, but also for consoles. This promotion celebrates the announcement of Graveyard Keeper 2.

ChatGPT users can now use streaming service Tubi directly from ChatGPT's app or website. It's the first such service to take advantage of ChatGPT's app store.

Morbid Metal is a new 3D hack-n-slash game from Screen Juice that combines the fast-paced, heavy-hitting combat from the likes of Warframe with traditional roguelite mechanics and challenging boss fights from games like Elden Ring. It has officially launched in Early Access, and it supports the Steam Deck on day one with very lightweight system requirements.

After last year's PowerShot V1, Canon is finally set to launch a real flagship compact camera on the market this year, aimed specifically at photography enthusiasts. Rumors provide the first clues about this PowerShot camera, which is to be equipped with a brand new sensor.

Honor has showed off the designs of its upcoming N-series smartphones, the Honor 600 and 600 Pro. The teaser video confirms the iPhone-style rear camera design previously shared in leaks.

CheckMag | When HP invited us to their event in New York, we naturally took a look at complete their 2026 business lineup. The expensive HP EliteBook X is the standout, but every model in this lineup is interesting.

In addition to the four colors it launched in, Retroid has announced two new colors for the Pocket 5. These colors, which were originally exclusive to the now-discontinued Pocket G2, are available to buy now.

It has been reported that the Pixel 11 series will also incorporate Samsung’s latest display technology, just like Apple for its iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. This should result in brighter and more durable displays, with improved efficiency.

A recent product listing on Goofish has revealed an engineering sample of a laptop motherboard housing the upcoming Nvidia N1 SoC. Laptops powered by Nvidia's N1 family of SoCs have been rumored for a long time, and are expected to arrive later this year.

Sony has confirmed that it will be hosting a new launch event soon. Scheduled for later this month, the company has outlined that its new products have been designed with gamers in mind. Currently, only the Inzone H6 Air has been revealed by recent leaks.

Honor has launched the new X5d and the X5d Plus smartphones with familiar specs. The key features of both smartphones include a 90 Hz LCD display, a 5 MP selfie camera, a 5,260 mAh battery, a MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, and IP54 ingress protection.

Lenovo has started selling a new 13.3-inch laptop powered by one of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 series processors. Available with up to 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad Slim 5x 13Q8Y11 also features a 120 Hz display and weighs in at under 1.2 kg.

A driving force behind the first Xbox system sees many parallels with Project Helix. In a recent podcast, Ed Fries revealed why Microsoft decided against a Windows PC concept. The new Xbox console may benefit from larger memory capacities and more games with controller support.

The mid-April 2026 PC free game has been revealed, and it's an award-winning real-time stealth title from 2025, The Stone of Madness. Epic Games Store will give it away as a free game on April 16.

Meta says Muse Spark now powers the Meta AI app and website, with WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and AI glasses set to follow in the coming weeks.

More and more users are reporting that their Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been rendered unusable by an attack via Samsung Knox, and Samsung's support is apparently unable to restore the flagships to working order in many cases.

Apple could unveil its first foldable in September and it’s going to be an expensive offering. The iPhone Ultra, or whatever it ends up being called, is said to feature a wider aspect ratio than typical foldables, and also pack more battery than all of Samsung’s offerings.

DJI has revealed details about its next launch event. Scheduled for later this month, the Osmo Pocket 4 is rumoured to be one of two new vlogging cameras that DJI will release this year.

The HushJet Mini Cool is Dyson's first portable fan, and it features its bladeless technology. Boasting a battery life of up to 6 hours and air speeds that reach up to 55mph, the portable fan is available now in the US, but will launch in other regions later.

Garmin is now offering a new feature across many of its recent smartwatches. Available through the Garmin Connect app, the added functionality is aimed at those who like to post workout results on social media.

YouTube will let you AI-generate videos that look and sound like you using Google's text-to-video Veo technology. The feature is rolling out to the YouTube app globally, with the exception of Europe.

With Texture Set Neural Compression, Intel has unveiled a new AI-based technology intended to store textures and material data far more efficiently. That could not only reduce download sizes, but also lower the VRAM requirements of modern games – an area Nvidia is also actively targeting.

After a Pokémon GO tournament in Orlando, the community is seething: one player won the final fair and square, but was denied the title because his victory celebration was judged to be unsportsmanlike.

Highlights for Thermalright's first mass-produced mini PC include a vertical chassis to maximize water cooling efficiency, which unlocks the 176 W TDP mode for the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, a 4.6-inch LCD that displays system stats, dual USB4 connectors and 10 GbE plus 2.5 GbE NICs.

Deal | Steam has discounted the RollerCoaster Tycoon series by up to 75 percent through April 11. Individual titles have dropped to all-time low prices - as low as $1.19. The complete collection is available for under $15.

The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Curtain 3 Pro is currently crowdfunding in China. This smart home device allows you to remotely control two curtains independently, with support for app-based controls and voice commands. Plus, there is a smart wake-up mode to gently wake you from your sleep.

A Japanese brand has introduced a new RISC-V-powered mini PC, promising up to 60 TOPS of performance. Dubbed the Vividnode mobile AI, the new mini PC can tackle large LLMs locally, and is priced at quite a premium.

With a 6.13-inch e-ink touchscreen, an innovative smart dial and Android, Durobo Krono is designed to be more than just an e-reader, and also functions as a music player and AI assistant. The device is available now for $279.

Update | (Update: Statement from Samsung) A promotional video for the Galaxy S26 Ultra appears to feature the unreleased iPhone 18 Pro Max with a smaller Dynamic Island. While the clip is just taking a jab at Apple, it has seemingly confirmed a major change for the upcoming Apple flagship phones.

Google powers up Gemini with project management tool, NotebookLM. The company will now let Gemini users manage their notebooks directly from the Gemini app.

The dates for Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Advanced Access phase and full release may have been leaked. The information is based on a cryptic X post by grunt.api, a dataminer known in the Halo community. Some fans interpret the post as pointing to an Advanced Access start on July 23, 2026 and a full release on July 28, 2026. There has been no official confirmation so far.

Button is said to be the first computer developed from the ground up for the AI age. Button can be attached to clothing and is designed to perform certain tasks in half a second using special apps.

With the K90 Max, Redmi could solve a problem that gaming smartphones have struggled with for years. The new model is said to combine active cooling with full dust and water resistance rated at IP66, IP68 and IP69. That would make it the first device of its kind to bring these two features together.

Deal | Sony's latest PlayStation Store sales now has Days Gone with a massive 60% discount that takes its price to an all-time low of $19.99. The version on sale is the Remastered one that released for the PlayStation 5 less than a year ago.

Pokémon Champions has been received better than many expected: less grind, fair monetization and a more accessible entry into competitive play are earning praise. At the same time, an annoying Pokémon Home bug and the 30 FPS cap are dampening the overall mood.

The new fellowship will fund external researchers working on AI safety, alignment, robustness, privacy, and misuse prevention, with the pilot program scheduled to run from September 2026 to February 2027.

Deal | The TCL G64 QD-Mini LED TV is now on sale at Walmart for less than $150. The monitor is meant primarily for eSports and competitive play with a 300 Hz refresh rate, FHD resolution, a 1 ms response time, and AMD FreeSync/Nvidia G-Sync.

The Casio MTP-B190 analog watch will soon be available in various markets worldwide in four new designs. Already available in Japan, these rectangular timepieces have either metal or leather straps and are water resistant to 50 m.

Amazfit’s unreleased Cheetah 2 Pro smartwatch appears to have been shown in a recent video posted on the brand’s social media. Worn by record-breaking athlete Amanal Petros, it seems to have some design similarities to another recently released wearable.

Deal | The GMKtec K16 mini PC may not be the fastest system on the block, but manages to pack commendable performance in day-to-day tasks courtesy of its Ryzen 7 APU and 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. With a 34% discount, the mini PC is now even more affordable on Amazon Prime for a limited time.

Asus has released its latest 14-inch laptop globally. Weighing in at less than 1 kg, the Zenbook A14 still features a 70 Wh battery, dual fans, an OLED display and one of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 Elite chipsets.

Samsung's next-gen flagship chipset, the Exynos 2700, has now made an incredibly early appearance on Geekbench. The chipset, aboard a reference design machine, effectively matches the Galaxy S26's Exynos 2600, while running at much lower speeds.

Although the recently discovered vulnerabilities in Firefox 140.9.1 have apparently not been exploited yet, Tails 7.6.1 comes to ensure that won't happen in the future either. This emergency release includes Tor Browser 15.0.9 and Tor client 0.4.9.6, as well as some refreshed firmware packages for improved hardware support.

A first look at the Motorola Edge 70 Pro has surfaced. The leak reveals the phone will stick to the design of the other Edge 70 models and launch in three colors, albeit with different finishes.

Counterpoint's new report says that the notebook display market faces a 5 percent decline in 2026 due to memory inflation, but OLED shipments will surge 33 percent as Apple will unveil the MacBook Pro line with the newer panel tech by next year - 2027.

Deal | The latest Humble Bundle — Sovereign Sandbox — is here with eight well-rated sandbox games, all of which are rated as Steam Deck Playable or Verified. This bundle will expire on May 10, 2026, while the Steam keys will expire on April 29, 2027.

Asus is now selling one of its latest 16-inch laptops globally. Equipped with 48 GB of RAM and a 70 Wh battery, the Zenbook A16 also features a 1,100-nit and 120 Hz display plus one of Qualcomm's most powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite chipsets.

With the Oppo Find X9s Pro, a brand new flagship smartphone will be unveiled in just a few days, which can now be seen in official product images for the first time. The Find X9s Pro will apparently not only have two 200 MP cameras, but will also be available in four stylish colors.

Computex 2026 is going to be an AI fest if a claim from Hardware Canucks is to be believed. The media outlet has alleged that the organizers of Computex 2026 are demoting companies without AI products to secondary venues, even companies that have been going to Computex for a decade.

Bluetti has unveiled the Elite 400, a new XXL power station with a massive 3,840 Wh capacity. Handling of this relatively light solar generator is improved by integrated wheels and a telescopic handle.

Southern Cross Interactive released the 1.0 version of Lay of the Land on April 8, 2026. The $17.99 sandbox RPG features a "Mostly Positive" rating aggregate and focuses on tactile, simulated environment interaction.

Samsung is bringing one of the most unusual camera modes of the Galaxy S26 Ultra to the flagship from last year, so that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be able to take much better photos under water.

Ubisoft has released a new update for Assassin's Creed Shadows that brings a new way to play on the Nintendo Switch 2. The update also unlocks a weapon that was previously exclusive to the Claws of Awwaji DLC.

Opera has pushed version 130 to the stable desktop channel with a Chromium 146.0.7680.178 base, multiple crash fixes, interface cleanups, and Threads and Twitch sidebar access for Early Bird users.

With the help of Siemens Mobility, Vietnam is expected to join the ranks of countries operating a high-speed rail network within a few years. An upcoming groundbreaking ceremony in the north of the country could signal the start of a project to equip the entire nation with new railway infrastructure.