The PC free games section has been refreshed on Epic Games Store, and the upcoming freebies have now been officially revealed. Both of them are detective games, and they have bagged multiple awards since their release.

The Asus ProArt Mouse MD301 was initially introduced at CES 2026, and with a new video, the company has now given another in-depth look at the MX Master rival. There's still no concrete word on availability and pricing yet.

Deal | Another batch of new free games has been spotted on Steam, and almost all of them were released in January 2026. However, as always, not all of them seem worth trying, as only a handful of the newly listed freebies have decent player ratings.

AnTuTu has shared the list of flagship phones with the highest average benchmark scores from January 2026. Out of the 10 smartphones in the chart, eight are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and RedMagic 11 Pro+ secured the first spot.

The leak train for the Galaxy S26 series is still rolling, and with each, something new is being spotted. Now, a recent accessory leak for the lineup suggests that Samsung might have skipped built-in Qi2 magnets.

Deal | Another free game is now available on Epic Games Store, and this one is also outside the usual weekly giveaway program. The freebie, Find the Oil Racing Edition, will transition back to a paid title on February 17.

The Acemagic M5 is a new Intel-powered mini PC that has been recently introduced. It's available with two Intel Raptor Lake HX processors, and both SKUs feature 32GB of RAM. The current starting price with launch discounts in place is $639.

Deal | GOG is currently giving away a bundle of three classic survival horror titles. It's Alone in the Dark Trilogy, and these free games also come with the Jack in the Dark mini-adventure. This giveaway will end on February 05, 2026.

A reliable leaker, Digital Chat Station, reports that a high-performance pad is set to release in H1 of 2026. It will stand as a rival to the upcoming 2026 Lenovo Legion gaming tablet, and is speculated to be the Xiaomi Redmi K Pad 2.

Back in September 2025, Xiaomi shared a list of devices that are eligible to receive the new HyperOS 3 update. As XiaomiTime's tracker shows, 95% of the planned phones and tablets have already received the update, and only a few are left.

The Minix Neo Z95 is a new mini PC that's powered by the aging Intel N95 processor. This small computer has a pocket-sized form factor and a versatile port configuration. There's no word on the exact price, but it will be affordable.

Deal | Free games on the Epic Games Store are generally part of the platform's weekly giveaway program, but the case is different for NightReaper2 and SunBlockers. These two are being given away by the game developer, outside Epic's usual freebie schedule.

Deal | Physics-based free game Delivery & Beyond is currently trending on Steam. It launched on January 27, 2026, and so far, the freebie has garnered over 200 reviews, with 88% of them being positive. SteamDB shows 300+ average players.

GMKtec recently introduced the K13 in China, and the compact mini PC is now available globally. It features the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, an upper mid-range CPU from the Lunar Lake lineup with the capable Arc 140V. The starting price is $669.99.

The Ayaneo Pocket Play was officially teased in early December 2025, but not much about this Xperia Play-like gaming phone was revealed. With a second round of teasers, the company revealed the display specs, and now the SoC has been disclosed.

Topton has introduced a new mini PC, the refreshed D12 Ultra. It's powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors, and the top-end configuration features the AI 9 HX 370 with the Radeon 890M iGPU. There's eGPU support through the OCuLink port, and the starting model currently costs $296.

Deal | Green Man Gaming is offering a new game bundle, which is centered on crafting, survival, and exploration titles. All the games in the package are well-rated and playable on the Steam Deck, with a total retail value of over $100. Update: Even better price now available.

The free games section on Epic Games Store has been refreshed, and this update has officially revealed the first PC giveaway planned for February 2026. The upcoming game giveaway is Botany Manor, which is paired with a DLC for a free game.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max launched in China as the first phone powered by the Dimensity 9500s. While Xiaomi hasn't shared global launch plans yet, the affordable smartphone is now available for international buyers, but via import.

Asthenia has been formally revealed with a new reveal trailer. It's from a solo creator who has taken inspiration from games like Resident Evil 7, Dark Souls, Silent Hill, and Outlast to develop this indie dark fantasy game. Launch is set for 2027, but a playable demo will be out soon.

The free game demo for Nioh 3 is available on Steam, and within 6 hours of the release, it drew over 19,000 concurrent players, and the all-time peak player count is still climbing. It's available to pre-purchase, with the full launch date being February 06, 2026.

The Steam Deck Verified program has its flaws, but it's still a good metric for determining what the gaming handheld can handle. Per SteamDB, out of over 160,000 games on Steam, this program now categorizes over 25,000 titles as Playable or Verified.

A recent leak showcased a privacy-focused display feature of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Now, Ice Universe, a prominent leaker, has shared how this hardware-level feature will work on the upcoming Samsung flagship.

The Redmi Turbo 5 series is around the corner, and right ahead of the Chinese launch, Xiaomi has revealed more about the non-Max smartphone. This affordable phone with Dimensity 8500 is now confirmed to feature a large battery, a bright display, and fast reverse charging.

The Khadas Mind Pro was officially introduced at CES 2026 as a new Intel Panther Lake mini PC. It packs the Core Ultra X7 358H, which has the top-end Arc B390 iGPU. The pre-order price is $1,799, $200 off the retail price.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is set to launch on January 29, 2026, in China. Right ahead of the official unveiling, Xiaomi has shared more teasers for the upper mid-range phone, which have confirmed more key specs.

On LinkedIn, an ex-employee from a Samsung supplier revealed that the company considered adding an Apple-style action camera button to the Galaxy S26 series. While it's still a possibility, the leaked renders didn't share it yet.

The Moto G17 is set to launch as a new entry-level smartphone soon. Ahead of a formal announcement, a retailer leak has shared some core specs of the affordable phone, and Motorola has also confirmed one of them.

Deal | Right before January 2026 ended, a bunch of new free games got spotted on Steam. All of them were released this month, and while many look good on screenshots, only a handful have received good overall player ratings.

AMD introduced the RDNA 3.5 architecture with its Strix Point and Strix Halo lineup. The same iGPU architecture is powering the recently unveiled Gorgon Point series, and it will reportedly stay for a good while, existing alongside RDNA 5 until 2029.

Xiaomi has just confirmed that the Redmi Turbo 5 series will launch in China on January 29, 2026. While the Max model was already showcased before, the vanilla phone wasn't revealed in previous teasers, and that changed now.

The Redmi Turbo 5 series finally has a launch date. Per the latest announcement, Xiaomi will launch this mid-range phone lineup in China on January 29, 2026. At launch, there will be two phones, and the Max has just been showcased in an iPhone-like colorway.

In late 2025, a report suggested that Xiaomi would introduce a new Apple AirTag competitor alongside the Watch 5 and Buds 6. While the smartwatch has already been released, the "Xiaomi Tag" and earbuds haven't, and now, more information about the former has been revealed through HyperOS code.

Out of Action is a new early access game on Steam, and as a solo-developed project, this FPS game is looking decent. It focuses on fast-paced PvP action, movement-heavy combat, and stylish gunplay. The launch price is $19.99.