In just a few days, Motorola will launch a brand-new tablet that, with its 144 Hz, 13-inch touchscreen, a detachable keyboard with a trackpad, and a fast ARM chip from the Snapdragon 8 series, can also serve as a laptop replacement.
While analysts had expected even the most affordable Apple iPhone 18 Pro to cost $1,399, analysts at J.P. Morgan relieve that fear at least to some extent. Production costs for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 19 Pro are not expected to rise as sharply as previously anticipated.
Deal | The Rapoo MT760 may look just like the MX Master series of mice from Logitech, but it is less than half the price. It comes with multi-mode connectivity and file-sharing capabilities across devices.
Sigenergy has unveiled the SigenMate 2700 Ultra, a plug-and-play home energy system with 4,000 W PV input, 3,600 W AC output, IP66 rating, and AI-driven energy management via the updated mySigen App 4.0.
A nonprofit group has just relaunched climate.gov as climate.us after the Trump administration took the federal portal offline last year. The restored platform aims to preserve public access to climate data while developing new tools and educational resources for broader public understanding.
The Casio MTP-220 series has surfaced online via Instagram leaker @geesgshock in five variants, with a price of $80β90 and an expected launch next month. The watches feature a 43.7 mm stainless-steel case, mineral crystal, 50-meter water resistance, and a three-year battery
According to SteamDB, Assetto Corsa is the most popular racing simulation on Steam and should be a welcome alternative for anyone looking for a change from the arcade-heavy driving feel in FH6. The game is currently available on Steam at a 75% discount for around $5 β but only until tomorrow.
The noisy iPhone Ultra hinge issues have reportedly been resolved, and production of the first foldable iPhone will begin in July. Apple, however, may delay the iPhone 18 release for several months to feast on early iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra adopters.
Deal | The much-hyped cartoon shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is on sale on Steam for the first time. With a 20% discount, the game is currently available for around $24 β but only for a limited time.
Deal | In addition to its 3000-nit AMOLED display, GPS module, NFC chip, and ECG function, the Google Pixel Watch 4 also boasts a highly repairable design. The smartwatch is currently available at its lowest price ever during Amazon Prime Day.
Konami confirms Silent Hill: Townfall launches September 24, 2026, for PS5 and PC at 49.99 USD. Details include first-person gameplay and CRTV mechanics.
Deal | Lords of the Realm II is one of the great strategy classics of the β90s and is currently available for less than $1. The medieval strategy game is 76% off on Steam until June 25 and costs just $0.71.
A free tactical FPS is currently taking the gaming world by storm. However, the reason has less to do with revolutionary gameplay mechanics and more with the platform it was developed on: Roblox.
Ugreen has listed a new Honkai: Star Rail-themed 65W charger on Amazon. The special-edition Nexode Air 65W costs $10 more than the standard model and swaps the plain finish for a Yao Guang-inspired design, complete with a matching braided USB-C cable.
A New Zealand team used Claude Fable 5 to create a playable online role-playing game in just one weekend. The MMO was developed using vibe coding and is free to play in a browser, but it has also drawn significant criticism.
Anyone who has never been to Japan can hardly judge just how authentic the world of Forza Horizon 6 really is. A Japanese player is now shedding some light on the matter. The Reddit user has plenty of praise β but one detail bothers them.
The next generation of consoles could potentially breach the $1000 market with relative ease, thanks to increasing chip, storage, and memory costs all contributing to a much higher bill of materials.
Deal | Bluetti has officially kicked off its Prime Day deals at Amazon as well as Bluettiβs official store, offering up to 43% off some of its popular portable power stations, namely, the Apex 300, the Elite 200 V2, the Elite 300, the Elite 400, and the FridgePower.
Microsoft's legacy Secure Boot certificate expires today, June 24, 2026. The mandatory firmware key rotation impacts upcoming Windows updates and system security.
βThe compact Android tablet from Oppo outperforms both the iPad Mini and the Xiaomi Pad 8 in almost every respect and even offers a matte OLED display option. From our perspective, itβs difficult to understand why Oppo chose not to include a 5G variant, especially given the tabletβs highβend hardware and its potential to serve as a full smartphone replacement
Deal | The Google Pixel 10 Pro is now cheaper than ever on Amazon during Prime Day as a limitedβtime offer. The device features a relatively compact 6.3βinch LTPO OLED display and a 48 MP periscope telephoto camera.
According to the official Halo: Campaign Evolved system requirements, the Steam Machine is not the ideal platform to play the game. The CPU and GPU recommendations for even a "Low" tier experience in Halo: Campaign Evolved appear to be a tough ask for the Steam Machine.
Grand Seiko has officially revealed the SBGY045 as the 2027 GS9 Club exclusive model β the first to be made available to members worldwide. Limited to 600 pieces, the Elegance Collection Spring Drive features a Minato-nezumi Edo-period gray dial with a manual-wind 9R31 caliber.
With less than a month to go until the next Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung's leak season is officially back in full swing. Every day new specs and images of Samsung's upcoming wearables and foldables are surfacing, including all color options and new details on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Deal | Amazon is offering OneOdio headphones at a significant discount for Prime Day sales until the June 26th. Several reviwed models have performed quite well for their intended use in testing, including the Focus A1 Pro, Focus A6, and Studio Max 2.
Play the Gears of War: E-Day campaign early at Gamescom 2026. Xbox confirms its public show floor presence and details for the upcoming anticipated shooter.
Days after the new Google Home Speaker launched, a Reddit user who bought one from a Walmart shelf before the official ship date revealed that the speaker comes with a permanently attached USB-C power cable roughly 5 feet long. While the 30W power brick on the other end is removable, the cable cannot be unplugged from the speaker body itself, as there is no port on the unit. The early buyer also described sound quality positively β praising midrange and low-frequency performance β but flagged the hardwired cable as a repairability concern and noted that the fabric mesh covering felt loose.
Deal | The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro packs a 14-inch OLED display, 32 GB of RAM, and an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU into an ultra-thin aluminium chassis, and Geekom's Prime Day deal has discounted the Intel Meteor Lake-powered GeekBook X14 Pro thin-n-light laptop by 12%, bringing it down to $1,055.
Elegoo entered the coreXY 3D printing space with Centauri Carbon, and then brought multi-color printing on a budget with the Centauri Carbon 2. Now, with the Centauri 2, it has stripped some of the features but made multi-color 3D printing even more budget-friendly.
The first Xiaomi NAS is now official, and in the pre-configured form, it's set to be available with up to 16TB of storage. As for the base config, it will come with 4TB of storage and start at CNY 2,299, about $338.
One of the most well-known leakers came out of his retirement just to show us the partially adapted design of the Galaxy Watch Ultra successor in form of high-quality official render images. The ultimate Samsung smartwatch definitely adopts elements of the Galaxy Watch Classic8, some specs have also been confirmed.
Grand Seiko has announced five new Spring Drive U.F.A. Evolution 9 models β SLGB007, SLGB009, SLGB011, SLGB013, and SLGB015 β set for September 2026. All run the 9RB2 caliber with Β±20 seconds annual accuracy and 72-hour power reserve, and feature the updated micro-adjustment clasp.
Grand Seiko has announced four new Hi-Beat Evolution 9 watches due in October 2026. The SLGH029, SLGH031, SLGH033, and SLGH035 all run the 9SA5 caliber with an 80-hour power reserve. All of these feature striking nature-inspired dials.
Citizen has expanded its vintage-inspired Rolan collection with the new AW2110-14Z. Featuring a salmon dial, a 41mm stainless-steel case, and the brandβs Eco-Drive solar-powered movement, the latest model delivers classic dress-watch styling for $395.
Microsoft has released a new Surface Pro 2-in-1. Smaller than the new Surface Pro 12 that features a 13-inch display, the updated Surface Pro 12-inch features a 90 Hz display and a Snapdragon X Plus chipset, but only 8 GB of RAM.
Microsoft has released a new version of its Surface Laptop 13-inch. Sold globally, the updated Surface Laptop 13-inch is much cheaper than Microsoft's existing models. Sadly, the device achieves a $200 saving by returning to 8 GB of RAM.
Camera details of Vivoβs upcoming compact flagship phone have surfaced in a new leak. The device may launch as the Vivo X500 Pro, with a Dimensity chipset and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera.
An Argentinian man has developed prototype cement blend that allows finished walls to hold magnet-backed objects without drilling or nails. While the material may make walls more versatile, its future depends on unresolved questions about load capacity, durability, humidity resistance and long-term use.
Once again, an evaluation of a Nintendo Switch 2 game has appeared ahead of schedule. The Norwegian Gamer.no published its Star Fox review score before promptly deleting it. Lacking the articleβs text, itβs unclear what gamers can anticipate with the remake on its June 25th release date.
Samsung has revealed new details about its upcoming Galaxy M47 5G ahead of launch. The official details highlight the phoneβs design, display, and camera setup.
A Polish storefront advertises that GTA 6 PS5 and Xbox players can expect two graphics presets. Fans have questioned whether the consoles are powerful enough for a 60 fps performance mode. The pre-order description could be a placeholder and replaced when pre-orders start on June 25th.
Casioβs motorsport-inspired G-Shock DW5600TT25-1, created in collaboration with Toyo Tires, is finally getting a wider release. After initially launching exclusively through BAIT, the $150 watch is now available directly from Casio's online store.
Scammers are exploiting anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 with polished fake websites offering bogus βVIPβ or early access in exchange for cryptocurrency payments. Official preorders begin June 25, ahead of the gameβs November 19 launch.
Instagram is down for thousands of users, with Downdetector logging 1,716 reports at peak β against a baseline of 3 β starting around 4:53 PM EDT on June 23. App failures, server errors, and feed issues are the top complaints.
DJI has announced when it will be giving its latest vlogging camera an international release. Featuring a 1-inch primary lens and a 3x zoom lens, the Osmo Pocket 4P should be available internationally before the start of July 2026.
A Β£3 billion class-action lawsuit against Apple over alleged iCloud lock-in has been cleared for trial in the UK, potentially covering around 40 million customers who used the service between November 2018 and June 2026.
Garmin has released a new stable update containing multiple bug fixes. Available on several flagship smartwatches, System Software 22.38 should improve battery life in some instances, too.
Xiaomi has just launched the Redmi 17C in China, a budget smartphone featuring a 6.88-inch 120Hz display, MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, HyperOS 3, and a 5,160 mAh battery. Other features include practical extras such as a headphone jack and side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The NHTSA opened a Special Crash Investigation, as it has done in over 46 Tesla cases over the past decade. Tesla's logs, however, show that the driver disengaged FSD before crashing the Model 3 into the house.
Deal | The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has just been discounted by a whopping 28%. Featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a QHD+ AMOLED display and a premium build, the flagship smartphone earned a strong 90% in our review for its solid performance and privacy-focused display.
A new leak has revealed the full color lineup for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 ahead of a Galaxy Unpacked event rumored for July 22. The Watch 9 will come in 40mm and 44mm sizes with Cream and Graphite for the smaller model, and Graphite and Silver for the larger. The Ultra 2 is expected in Titanium Gray and Titanium Silver only, with no Bluetooth-only option.
Meta has developed a new collection of smart glasses in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, which are now available starting at $299. Equipped with a 12-megapixel camera, speakers, and microphones, Meta Glasses can not only take photos and record videos, but also translate conversations, among other things.
Dragon Age's ex-lead writer David Gaider warns that generative AI could introduce unreliable workflows, ethical issues, and long-term harm to developer training in game production.
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot has died at 69 in a plane crash near La Baule-Escoublac in western France, with authorities investigating the cause of the incident.
A software update is rolling out to a well-known Garmin Fenix competitor, bringing a host of new features. Having already tried out the upgrade, we took a closer look at a standout function designed to streamline your fitness routine on the Amazfit T-Rex 3.
Deal | The Ugreen Nexode Pro 25,000 mAh power bank has received an attractive discount thanks to Amazonβs Prime Day promotions. In addition to the large capacity of 25,000 mAh, the Nexode Pro has a high output of 200 W, which stands out as a solid option for folks who can take advantage of its capabilities.
A very early leak provides us with a very detailed information about the successor to one of this years best camera flagships, which is expected to launch in nine months at the earliest. As it stands, one of the exclusive features of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra will get even better next year.
With the Qingyun H3550, Huawei is introducing a brand-new smartwatch whose design, featuring a rectangular display and a digital crown, is strongly reminiscent of the Apple Watch. The smartwatch is said to feature precise sensors, a 2,500-nit AMOLED display, and a battery life of up to ten days.
EcoFlow has unveiled the Stream 2 series, the second generation of its decentralized plug-in solar solution, now offering up to 5,000 W of power. The company also introduced the OASIS 3.0 energy management platform alongside several other new products.
Demand for Valveβs new Linux mini PC exceeds supply in Japan and Taiwan. This market may view the Steam Machine price as reasonable enough to invest in the console challenger. Lacking a reservation system before its release date, Komodo Station disappointed customers.
Anthbot has introduced the new M5 Pro and M9 Pro robotic lawn mowers, which feature the HoloSense navigation system. By combining LiDAR, RTK/NetRTK positioning, and AI vision, the company promises highly accurate positioning and reliable navigation even in challenging garden environments.
The performance version of Xiaomi's YU7 electric SUV was still much slower when driven by software compared to the record set by a human race driver. Still, it's a new racing category at NΓΌrburgring, that of autonomous, self-driving vehicles.
8BitDo is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64 console with new colors for the Retro 87 mechanical keyboard and the Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller. Both products pay homage to the classic console with their translucent blue shell and colored buttons.
The Tecno Camon Slim is now official in the global market, positioning itself as a thin budget-range smartphone powered by the entry-level MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate processor. Plus, it features a sleek design, measuring just 6.39 mm (0.25 inch) in thickness.
The Steam Machine was eagerly anticipated for months. After the official price reveal, however, the mood in the community has become noticeably subdued. Among more than 2,700 Reddit comments, hardly anyone says they actually plans to buy one.
Deal | The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop is one of the most powerful gaming laptops currently on the market. Armed with an RTX 5080 laptop GPU and a 24-core Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, it is powerful enough to run AAA games at QHD/4K. The laptop has now recorded a big discount at B&H Photo.
Deal | More than 20 years after its release, Act of War: Direct Action might still be worth a look for fans of classic real-time strategy in the style of Command & Conquer: Generals. On Steam, the RTS classic is 60% off until June 25 and currently costs just $1.19 instead of $2.99.
Deal | Hexarchy blends classic 4X strategy with deckbuilding and condenses an otherwise complex genre into a surprisingly compact format. The strategy game is 90% off on Steam until June 25 and currently costs just $1.99.
A brand-new smartphone series will debut in about two weeks with the Nothing Phone (4b). This affordable alternative to the Nothing Phone (4a) might feature just a single rear camera, though new design sketches also show variants with a larger camera module.
The launch of the Garmin Enduro 4 is approaching, as Garmin has already had a smartwatch,Β which could be the Enduro 4, certified by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The certification confirms initial details about the deviceβs features and provides clues about the launch window.
Deal | Urtuk: The Desolation is a solo-dev tactical RPG with 2,500+ "Very Positive" Steam reviews. Right now, it is at its all-time low of $1.95 β 86% off β until June 24. Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with full controller support.
Fans of compact and lightweight Android tablets have had to wait a long time for a new model with an OLED screen. Now, with its Pad Mini, Oppo has launched the best tablet of its kind on the market - one that showed virtually no weaknesses in our review.
Valve is opening SteamOS to traditional gaming PCs. Starting with SteamOS 3.8, users will be able to build their own Steam Machine from the PC components of their choice. This should be especially interesting for those who are not convinced by the price or performance of Valveβs official Steam Machine.
Valveβs new reservation system is designed to make the Steam Machine launch more orderly and fair. The approach has gone down well with the community β but the account requirements completely exclude one group of potential buyers.
Retroid has revealed the color options, its upcoming handheld, the Pocket Nova will be available in. All of the colors should be familiar to Retroid fans as they have been borrowed from existing handhelds.
11 Bit Studios launches the "Breach of Trust" campaign for Frostpunk 2 today on PC and consoles, introducing a brutal volcanic crisis in New Edinburgh.
Deal | Valve has arguably dropped the ball with the price of the Steam Machine. But fret not, as there are plenty of prebuilt gaming PCs that offer much better price/performance than the Steam Machine. A well-reviewed prebuilt gaming PC on Newegg is now $150 cheaper than the Steam Machine while being much faster.
Deal | In today's market, buying a prebuilt gaming PC is often the better choice to get the best bang for your buck. Case in point, Newegg is now selling the Stormcraft Phantom gaming PC with an RTX 5080 GPU and 32 GB of RAM for under $3,000.
Capcom announces a 30-minute digital broadcast focusing on updates for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and Monster Hunter Stories 3.
Deal | Urtuk: The Desolation is a solo-dev tactical RPG with 2,500+ "Very Positive" Steam reviews. Right now, it is at its all-time low of $1.95 β 86% off β until June 24. Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with full controller support.
A highly reliable leaker has corroborated various past rumors about a major upgrade to the iPhoneβs camera in 2026. According to his contacts in the Apple supply chain, he has found clear indications of a significantly improved main camera in Apples camera flagship of the year.
Deal | The Ugreen Prime Day deal drops the price on the Nexode Pro 160 W charger to just $37.99. With a compact form factor and a foldable prong design, the charger offers 160 W of output across five USB (four USB-C and one USB-A) ports. Plus, it has a smart rotatable touch display.
Samsung has announced the industry's first UFS 5.0 storage chip, achieving sequential read speeds of up to 10.8 GB/s and write speeds of up to 9.5 GB/s β more than double the ceiling on the current UFS 4.1 standard. The chip is also 40% more power-efficient than UFS 4.1 and measures 7.5mm x 13mm x 0.9mm. Mass production is scheduled to begin in Q4 2026 at capacities up to 1TB.
The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro is set to launch in China on June 30, 2026. This new Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 rival was previously confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and now, the brand has shared more details.
Deal | Geekom has officially kicked of its Prime Day deals at Amazon and Best Buy, offering up to 30% off some of its top AMD- and Intel-powered mini PCs that deliver plenty of performance for everything from productivity and creative tasks to gaming workloads.
The TerraMaster F4-425 Pro NAS features eight processor cores, 16 GB of RAM, four hard drive slots, and three M.2 SSD slots, all housed in a high-quality aluminum enclosure. With two Ethernet ports and several high-speed 10 Gbit/s USB ports, the NAS is designed to be particularly versatile.
The iPhone 18 will adopt the current iPhone 17 Pro designβfeaturing a wide camera barβin early 2027. This seems to be a done deal, judging by the latest leaks on Ex-Twitter and Weibo, which are primarily based on alleged images of a real iPhone 18.
OpenAI's Codex CLI is quietly destroying SSDs. A misconfigured logging sink writes up to 640 TB/year to a local database, which is way more than a typical drive's lifetime endurance. The bug is still open on GitHub.
Retroid has shared a new image that reveals what its next handheld, the Pocket Nova looks like. It has also provided the specifications of the device's display.
Jsaux has released a new dock for the Switch 2 that packs several features and costs significantly less than the official dock. It can charge up to four Joy-Con 2's simultaneously and also has storage for game cartridges and microSD cards.
A new leak has shed light on early details about the Xiaomi Pad 9 series, which is expected to launch as the company's next flagship tablet lineup. The leak points to possible codenames for the new models, along with other early hardware and launch details.
Instagram has launched its TV app on Samsung Smart TVs in the US, expanding its big-screen rollout beyond Fire TV and Google TV with support for Reels collections and Stories. Meta is also preparing features for casting saved videos and surfacing horizontal content.
Valve tweaked specs on the fly to assemble enough units of its mini PC. To avoid a larger Steam Machine price increase, one trade-off is using a single 16GB DDR5 RAM module instead of two 8GB sticks. Gamers canβt enable a dual-channel memory configuration, impacting performance in some games.
Valveβs console challenger costs significantly more than the PS5. Even so, a Steam Machine review confirms that the base PlayStation console produces higher frame rates in some games. Overall performance benchmarks are comparable, but the price difference may be too wide for many buyers.
Apple's first foldable iPhone still continues to have some issues ahead of its purported September unveiling. The Samsung-made bendy display, however, is not one of them.
The Nothing Dream Phone concept smartphone shows what a modern smartphone might look like if customer preferences were actually taken into account. With a compact 5.9-inch display and a body that does away with the camera bump entirely, the Nothing Dream Phone is certainly unusual.
According to Valve engineers Pierre-Loup Griffais and Yazan Aldehayyat, the price increase the Steam Machine is facing is similar to what happened with the Steam Deck.
Keychron has listed the V6 Ultra HE full-size keyboard on its website ahead of a Kickstarter campaign scheduled for July 22. The V6 Ultra HE introduces Nova Socket, a hybrid PCB design that accepts both conventional mechanical and TMR magnetic switches simultaneously, allowing users to assign different switch types by function.
Early testing suggests the Steam Machine can deliver solid 1440p AAA gaming performance, though some demanding titles still require upscaling and occasionally dip below 60 FPS during intensive scenes.
Deal | Amazon is offering the Apple Watch 11, Watch Ultra 3, and Watch SE 3 at their lowest-ever sale prices for a limited time. Apple's best watches offer convenient health tracking, message notifications, and upcoming Siri AI.
The Steam Machine will soon be available for pre-order starting at $1,049. This means that the SteamOS PC is not only significantly more expensive than the Sony PlayStation 5, but comparably fast gaming PCs are already available at much lower prices.
We just reviewed the updated 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and it is an improvement, but also $600 more expensive than the comparable 2025 unit. As long as you can accept the disadvantages like the darker OLED screen or shorter batter life, we recommend you get the old model as long as it is available.
CATL just went from making the world's biggest lithium-ion energy storage container to putting out the most ambitious sodium-ion grid storage system announced yet. The Tener sodium-ion ESS offers up to 30 years lifespan.
Ayaneo has released a new teaser that reveals key details of the upcoming Pocket Micro 2. The handheld will feature upgraded thumbsticks, new buttons, and improved ergonomics.
After a long wait, Valve has finally announced the release date and price for the Steam Machine. The console-like PC starts at $1,049, and it will be released later this month.
Leaks and rumors about the Galaxy S27 Pro have been doing the rounds for the past few weeks, and it looks like, along with the same battery size and cameras, the smaller Pro phone could share more specs with the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The latest is that the Galaxy S27 Pro could come with the same privacy feature that came with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The new AE51 is an affordable drone available with an optional GPS module, offering up to 25 minutes of flight time and a Full HD camera. All versions include a controller with an integrated display, although range varies depending on the modelβnot only for video transmission.
The recent report from a big publisher caused a stir in the gaming industry. It claimed that Sony may postpone the PS6 launch given the high memory prices, but it seems like another insider has negated those claims.
A former Microsoft executive doesnβt envision the Xbox brand dying. Instead, with Project Helix, the company will encourage more supporters to embrace Windows PCs. The success of the new Xbox console may depend on whether it proves as gamer-friendly as the Steam Machine.
The Oura Ring 5 is 40 percent more compact than its predecessor and is said to offer greater comfort and a battery life of six to nine days. However, iFixitβs teardown video shows that the ring is essentially electronic waste once the battery reaches the end of its life.
The iPhone 18 will adopt the current iPhone 17 Pro designβfeaturing a wide camera barβin early 2027. This seems to be a done deal, judging by the latest leaks on Ex-Twitter and Weibo, which are primarily based on alleged images of a real iPhone 18.
Wolverine is releasing on September 15, while GTA 6 will come out two months later on November 19. As it turns out, both games have a character voiced by the same voice actor, but his role in GTA 6 is a mystery.
The world's largest battery maker is now more profitable than seven of the most popular EV automakers combined, including the biggest one, BYD. CATL has now announced a global expansion of its battery swapping network that is aimed at heavy trucks, too.
Capcom confirms its Gamescom 2026 lineup in Hall 9. Get details on playable demos for Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen, Mega Man Dual Override, and Onimusha.
With the Edge 70 Max, Motorola appears to be set to launch a brand-new smartphone soon, one that should offer near-flagship-level performance thanks to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. What appear to be official product images now show the Motorola Edge 70 Max in three colors ahead of its release.
JunkFood Custom Arcades wants to solve the problem of purchasing multiple arcade controllers by offering one that is modular. Called the Slider, the controller lets buyers change its layout, switches, and even upgrade its features.
Honor has now officially launched the X80 Pro Max smartphone in China. The X80 Pro Max features a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset, a 50 MP main camera, and a large 11,000 mAh battery with 90 W wired and 27 W reverse wired charging support.
After Nothing put its affordable CMF Phones on hold, the company hints in a teaser video that an affordable Nothing Phone (4b) is in the works, featuring just a single rear camera. One of Nothingβs founders explains the reasoning behind the branding.
The Garmin Fenix 9 could be released in just a few months, as hints in the Garmin app at least indirectly suggest. Thereβs no shortage of speculation, so weβd like to put it all into perspective a bit.
Deal | One of the most influential indie shooters in gaming history is currently cheaper than ever on Steam: Hotline Miami is 90% off until June 25 and costs just $0.99.
A new leak from tipster Digital Chat Station suggests OnePlus is already testing a compact flagship successor, reportedly featuring a 6.3-inch flat display and Qualcomm's unreleased Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. The device is believed to be the OnePlus 16T, with a likely Q1 2027 launch window, though whether it reaches global markets remains uncertain as OnePlus continues scaling back its international presence.
Deal | If Forza Horizon 6 feels a little too clean and restrained, Wreckfest offers the opposite experience. The spiritual successor to the FlatOut series is currently 90% off on Steam for the first time.
Deal | Codename Panzers β Phase One takes players to the battlefields of World War II and is currently back at its lowest price to date on Steam. The RTS classic is 75% off until June 25 and costs just $3.74.
Leaked images point to the Casio Pro Trek PRJ-01, reportedly the first fully analog watch in the Pro Trek lineup. Three variants have surfaced ahead of an expected July 2026 launch, with select models shipping with a fabric strap and carabiner attachment. Pricing is estimated to start around $175.
Gamers are currently sharing their wish lists for the upcoming Steam Summer Sale on Reddit. New Steam Deck owners in particular may find the discussion useful for discovering games they might not have had on their radar yet.
Retroid has announced a new handheld is coming soon that will launch as the Pocket Nova. Sporting a 4:3 OLED display, this device seems to be a successor to the discontinued Pocket Mini and Pocket Mini V2.
Fans are hoping that the third GTA 6 trailer could be released on the day pre-orders begin β June 25, 2026. The clue is a comment under the second trailer that appears to come directly from YouTube itself and is currently being discussed on Reddit.
While the Steam Machine is still a long time coming, dbrand is already offering a stylish case for the SteamOS console modeled after the Companion Cube from Valve's hit puzzle game Portal. For those put off by the high price of the Steam Machine, dbrand also offers a βPoverty Cube.β
Valve has apparently added a new AMD library to Steam, fueling speculation about possible FSR4 support through Proton. The discovery could be relevant not only for the Steam Machine but also for the Steam Deck and other SteamOS-based handhelds.
The performance version of Xiaomi's YU7 electric SUV was still much slower when driven by software compared to the record set by a human race driver. Still, it's a new racing category at NΓΌrburgring, that of autonomous vehicles.
Deal | The Asus TUF Gaming F16 might not be as high-end as the Asus Zephyrus G16 line of laptops, but for price-conscious buyers, the 16-inch machine might offer a better bang for the buck as long as gaming is the primary use case.
Deal | SpellForce 3 Fallen God is 75% off on Steam at $4.99 until June 25. The standalone RTS-RPG hybrid needs no prior game ownership and offers 20+ hours of troll-tribe survival campaign gameplay.
As Garmin continues to focus more and more on smartwatches with AMOLED displays, smartwatches with MiP displays and solar cells could make a comeback. According to a leak, Amazfit is currently working on a watch that can be charged by sunlight.
LEGO has not confirmed the set; reports from established community leakers point to an OctoberβDecember launch window, positioning it as the next major retro-gaming model after LEGOβs NES, Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy sets.
It was expected that both AMD and Nvidia would hold off on their next-gen gaming GPU launches until 2028. However, it now appears that AMD has had a change of heart, as the company could launch the RDNA 5 graphics card in 2027.
The Microsoft 365 Copilot AI chatbot is once again being forcibly installed on millions of Windows 11 computers. For now, at least, Microsoft is sparing users in the EU, likely due to competition law.
Apple has already confirmed that prices for iPhones, iPads, and Macs will increase due to the DRAM crisis. According to the latest information from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, these price increases are expected very soon.
ChatGPT told a user their generated images were permanently lost β then recovered them after an emotional appeal of sorts. Here's what actually happened, and why you should never trust an AI's "gone forever."
It appears gamers have not been too enthusiastic about the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, the newest Radeon GPU launch. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at the same MSRP as the RX 9070 despite being noticeably weaker with less VRAM.
Phosgo has introduced what it claims is the worldβs first solar bike, the Go 5 Ultra. The company has integrated high-efficiency solar cells directly into the wheel rims of the new solar e-bike. Plus, it features a Bafang 750 W mid-drive motor and a large 720 Wh battery, delivering 150 Nm of torque and up to 120 miles (193 km) of range.
OpenAI's Codex CLI is quietly destroying SSDs. A misconfigured logging sink writes up to 640 TB/year to a local database, which is way more than a typical drive's lifetime endurance. The bug is still open on GitHub.
Deal | The Guild II: Renaissance is 80% off on Steam at $1.99 until June 25, matching its two-year low. The 15-year-old medieval sandbox holds an 82+ average rating with 4,000+ reviews. The game lets you choose from a range of playstyles: thief, trader, blacksmith, and more.
Deal | The Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 laptop GPU and 32 GB of RAM has dropped by a substantial $500 at B&H Photo. Combined with a Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, the Legion 5 is perfectly equipped to play demanding PC games without compromising graphics.
Deal | The Acemagic Retro X3 mini PC, powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 225H CPU is officially discounted by 30% on Amazon until June 30. The mini PC is a great fit as a mid-range HTPC, with its retro NES styling, small form factor, and a high-performance Radeon 780M iGPU.
Deal | The Steam free game library has expanded again, with a bunch of newly released freebies from early June 2026. These games fall in different categories, and a handful of them already have good overall player ratings.
The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro has been revealed, and it's the company's answer to the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5. This Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 pad with OLED display is set to launch in China on June 30, 2026.
Apple's new CEO John Ternus will begin his tenure in September with a wave of new products that will bring Apple fans many exciting new releases. Well-known Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has listed the most important new products coming our way after the summer break, including the first ones potentially bearing the βUltraβ moniker.
Nostalgia to next gen. | On the sidelines of Computex 2026, MSI marked its 40th anniversary with a retrospective exhibit tracing its rise from early Intel 286 and AMD K7 motherboards to modern flagship gaming and AI platforms. Walking through the exhibit not only demonstrated how far we've come across the tech landscape but also gave a glimpse on the future ahead of us.
Pixel owners are reporting touchscreen problems following the update to Android 17, including brief freezes and reversed scrolling gestures. Google has acknowledged the issue but has not yet released a fix, leaving users with unreliable workarounds and recommendations to delay updating where possible.
A 76-year-old woman was recently killed after a Tesla Model 3 using Autopilot crashed into her home. The incident adds to ongoing scrutiny of Teslaβs driver-assistance technology and concerns over whether its branding and monitoring safeguards overstate its capabilities.
Viewsonic has introduced a brand-new 24-inch gaming monitor aimed at folks who prefer smaller displays. Equipped with a 4K IPS panel with a refresh rate of 160 Hz, the latest addition to the VX lineup definitely appears quite enticing.
For fans of a popular Activision shooter, nostalgia is often expensive. The upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 PS5 ports may cost a total of $80. An Xbox Store update also hints that on their July release dates, the PlayStation Store will sell aging DLC separately.
Deal | Mass Effect Legendary Edition is now available with a record 92% discount, bringing the remastered trilogy down to $4.79. The bundle offers strong value, combining sharper visuals and gameplay refinements with one of gamingβs most acclaimed choice-driven sci-fi narratives.
Deal | Steam is now offering The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at a 90% discount, bringing the acclaimed RPG down to $2.99. Released in 2015, the choice-driven fantasy epic remains popular to this day and is considered by some to be one of the best RPGs of all time.
Norway is pushing to enforce a near-complete ban on generative AI in schools, citing concerns over declining learning outcomes and falling test scores. The policy reflects a broader push to reduce classroom screen dependence and reassert teacher-led learning.
An EU retailer posted new SKUs that seemed to correspond to GTA 6 pre-orders. The higher prices concerned some buyers, but a dependable retail insider has dismissed them as placeholders. Barring any earlier leaks, Rockstar should confirm the game's cost on June 25th.
AMD is reportedly preparing another GPU price increase in the second half of the year as AI-driven demand continues to squeeze consumer graphics card supply. Hence, Radeon buyers may face higher prices and delayed relief, with the broader memory crunch potentially lasting for years.
Minimalist, lightweight, and easy to carry: Canyonβs latest e-bike is built for effortless city commuting with its silent belt drive. To achieve this ultra-clean look, however, riders will have to do without suspension, gear shifting, or pre-installed fenders.
Deal | The Acer Predator Helios Neo is a comparatively affordable mid-range gaming laptop with decent specs including an RTX 5070, a 1600p IPS screen and a respectable amount of memory and storage. Thanks to a $500 discount, this 16-inch laptop is now on sale for $1,499.
Video | Our individual configuration of Lenovo's 2026 upgrade for its bread-and-butter 14" business laptop might not seem particularly impressive, especially when it comes to performance, but it still proves that the overall platform of the T14 has a lot of potential.
Engineers have developed a wearable jacket that can harvest moisture from the air and produce up to 900 milliliters of clean drinking water per day, offering a potential lifeline for hikers, field workers and emergency responders in areas devoid of water.
Researchers have developed a novel process that converts wet spent coffee grounds into high-quality biochar in just 90 seconds. The method could turn millions of tons of coffee waste into renewable fuel and valuable carbon materials for decentralized waste-to-energy systems.
Seeing as Anbernic has been pushing out updates to its handhelds, AYN and Thor have now released OTA updates for their devices, the Odin 3 and Pocket 6, respectively. The updates bring a handful of bug fixes to both devices, but the Pocket 6 gets two new features, too.
With its smartwatches, Garmin clearly targets ambitious athletes who follow structured training plans. There's currently a lively discussion about the accuracy of race time predictions - with users sharing a wide range of experiences and practical tips.
Resident Evil: Veronica hits a massive 1 million wishlist milestone across Steam and PS5 in record time, proving immense demand for the 2027 survival horror title.
Thanks to its excellent repairability, the ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 is especially attractive to users who value longβterm durability. Lenovo supports the midβrange Android tablet with a selfβrepair manual, a full parts catalogue, and dedicated software.
A compact system with numerous possibilities: The ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-1.85B features a round display that can showcase various types of data and, in principle, can also serve as a smart display. The device is not particularly expensive.
Deal | Kingdoms and Castles is a city builder set in the Middle Ages, where the goal is to develop your city and face numerous dangers. But to become the most powerful, you'll need to master several game mechanics.
Xiaomi is now launching new, affordable wireless earbuds in markets outside Asia. The Redmi Buds 8 feature ANC and are designed to support high-quality wireless audio transmission.
A leaker is providing some clues about the colors and design aspects of the next Samsung smartwatches, which are expected to be unveiled one month from now at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. In addition to some render images hinting at a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 redesign, the leaker also contradicts earlier rumors about a Galaxy Watch9 Classic.
Lenovo has started selling a new 16-inch ThinkPad internationally. equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors and a 90 Wh battery, the ThinkPad P1 Gen 9 also contains LPCAMM2 RAM, dual SSD slots and an optional Tandem OLED display that combines 1,500 nits peak brightness with a 120 Hz variable refresh rate.
A fan spotted an unfamiliar Xbox Handheld logo on official game sites, including Gears of War: E-Day. The graphic may signal that a title runs smoothly on a Windows gaming handheld. Or it will become essential to a rumored new mobile Xbox console arriving after Project Helix.
Deal | Thanks to an ongoing sale on Lenovo's official online store, the Yoga 7a 2-in-1 laptop is now available with a major 27% discount for a limited time. This specific unit sports a whopping 24 GB of LPDDR5X memory, 1 TB storage, and a potent AMD Ryzen 7 Gorgon Point APU.
If Valve unveils a new Half-Life game, it wonβt be a surprise to dataminers. In DOTA 2 source code, developers recently poked fun at these dedicated investigators. Despite regular mentions of HLX in existing Steam titles, the wait continues for Half-Life 3 news or a release date.
Ahead of Evo 2026, 8BitDo has released three limited edition controllers based on the fighting game tournament. The three controllers are available in very limited quantities and will be sold only at the tournament.
A new drone is affordable and comes with a controller, but potential buyers should take a closer look, as the X4KProβs manufacturer does make use of some marketing tricks.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the only compact gaming/multimedia laptop, which is available with the powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This is a noticeable advantage over rivals like the Razer Blade 14, which are limited to the RTX 5070.
The bike of the future? A new concept aims to redefine cycling safety through smart sensor technology, combining modern sensors, radar, and cameras. It can also be paired with a helmet featuring a head-up display. For now, the Canyon Predict remains a concept.
Thrustmaster has introduced a brand-new limited-edition steering wheel aimed directly at the Tifosi. Based on the three-time Le Mans winner Ferrari 499P hypercar, the 1:1 wheel will be limited to 499 units only while boasting an authentic racing experience.
A new web app uses the Steam Controllerβs haptic motors to make the gamepad slide deliberately across a table through vibrations. Anyone who owns a Steam Controller can try it right away β no installation required.
A Reddit post shows all GTA covers from III to VI side by side β and fans have spotted one detail that appears on every single cover. The community is also discussing other recurring patterns and its favorite cover artworks.
Xiaomi is now officially offering a new, relatively affordable smartphone in additional markets. The Poco C81 Pro features a 6.9-inch display and supports dual-SIM use, but its entry-level positioning is clearly noticeable.
It may not be price but availability that becomes Valveβs biggest problem. In a Reddit thread, fans warn that the Steam Machine could stumble at launch if the long wait times seen with the Steam Controller are repeated.
BYD has released its Great Tang 3-row SUV with the longest range on a charge in its class from a battery larger than the Cybertruck's. The big family SUV offers 10-minute charging and rear-wheel steering that can crabwalk while parking.
A new E-Ink display requires neither a power connection nor an internal battery, fully leveraging the technologyβs strengths. The Waveshare display receives both image data and power wirelessly.
The Ugreen Nexode Air 65W Slim has been launched in China. It's essentially a slightly larger version of the 45W Slim that we recently reviewed, and it comes with three ports. The launch price in China is CNY 129, around $19.
A Bosch motor and sleek lines: A new electric bike is designed to offer more or less effortless mobility, especially in urban areas. The new Curb from Gazelle features a rather unobtrusive motor.
Lenovo is introducing its first Android Think tablet, the ThinkTab X11. Its removable battery allows the Lenovo Tab to run even with the battery taken out, enabling new deployment scenarios for the midβrange tablet.
The best time to buy a smartphone was yesterday. This is once again evident from early Vivo X Fold 6 listings by two dealers specialising in the import of Chinese smartphones. The price increases for the next Zeiss camera foldable doesnt bode well for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in July.
ReStory: Chill Electronic Repairs offers a hands-on, low-pressure repair sim set in mid-2000s Akihabara, letting players restore PSPs, Nintendo DS-style handhelds, flip phones, music players, and classic Atari hardware.
With the Fenix E06R Pro RG, the flashlight manufacturer has introduced a new version of its flat but long flashlight. Instead of the UV lamp, the RG version comes with a red light. It is also slightly more expensive than the regular model.
Last year, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro offered a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP telephoto camera and a Dimensity 7300 Pro for $279. Due to the DRAM crisis, Nothing now has to remove this model from its lineup and put its successor on hold.
Flextail has introduced a new 2-oz light that works as both a flashlight and a lantern. The latter can also be dimmed and provides warm light. The flashlight mode, on the other hand, is very cool white. It can also be recharged via USB-C.
The GTA 6 price will influence how the Take-Two stock reacts to the opening of pre-orders. An investor forecasts that $80 is the most likely cost for the base version of the Rockstar game. Despite the studioβs unpredictability, shareholders are also anticipating a new trailer.
Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy M47 5G for India. The phone has appeared in an official teaser with a triple rear camera setup. Meanwhile, a Geekbench listing of the phone reveals a Snapdragon chipset with 8GB of RAM.
Lenovo has launched a new 13-inch laptop globally. Equipped with Intel Lunar Lake processors and a choice of battery sizes, the ThinkPad L13 Gen 7 is relatively lightweight and compact, too.
Multiplayer has long been one of the most requested features for Cyberpunk 2077. While CD Projekt Red abandoned plans for an official online mode, the CyberMP team is continuing development of a fan-made multiplayer framework that could eventually allow players to share Night City on custom servers.
OnePlus is finally bringing a feature that Apple and Samsung users have enjoyed for years. The latest OxygenOS update lets compatible OnePlus phones stream audio to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously, making it easier to share music, podcasts, and movies without splitting a pair of earbuds.
The DualSense PS5 controller or its follow-up may become an even more essential console companion. A Sony patent explains how the peripheral could be mandatory to sign in to PSN. Passkeys havenβt prevented some hackers from making unauthorized purchases on the PlayStation Network.
Deal | Expeditions: Rome is a tactical RPG published by THQ Nordic where you will have to discover the truth behind a family tragedy while shaping the future of the Roman Republic. And it is currently 80% off on Steam.
Amazfit's latest fitness wearable is already available for pre-order in the United States. Although the Helio Strap Pro is more expensive than the older Helio Strap, Amazfit is able to offer the package β which includes two sensor modules βΒ at a lower price than many mid-range smartwatches.
Deal | The almost maxed-out ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is now also available as a certified-refurbished laptop at Lenovo's official online store, which might result in a good deal for professional users or absolute enthusiats who can spend a big chunk of money on a new 16-inch workstation.
While watchOS 26 could still be installed on the Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 27 doesn't even run on the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple explains the reasons behind this decision, and, unsurprisingly, AI is responsible for the shorter software support period.
The figure will be displayed at Sega Store Tokyo in Shibuya PARCO from June 23, 2026, as part of a broader anniversary campaign including merchandise, concerts, and brand collaborations.
8849 has launched the Tank 5 flagship smartphone with a built-in 2K DLP projector. The smartphone features a rugged design, a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e processor, a 3K AMOLED display, and a massive 17,600 mAh battery. Itβs now available for purchase via 8849βs official website.
Relief for the PS5 price increase through discounts looks increasingly unlikely. A new financial statement from Sony reveals that deals on the system will be rare. The memory shortage has prompted the console maker to focus on generating revenue from existing owners.
Capcom opens Resident Evil Veronica wishlists on the Xbox Store as producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirms major narrative changes for the 2027 horror title.
A hobbyist's suitcase robot named Sparky gets visibly incoherent when exposed to smoke β not via scripted behavior, but by feeding MQ-2 gas sensor data directly into LLM sampling parameters like temperature and top_k in real time.
Deal | SpellForce: Conquest of Eo combines 4X strategy with role-playing elements in an atmospheric fantasy world and is currently back at its lowest price to date on Steam. Until June 25, the strategy game is 75% off and costs just $7.49.
GTA 6 fans are already analyzing every detail of the new promotional material and have spotted quite a few things in the short Vice City clip. One detail in particular is sparking plenty of discussion: the βvampire Ferris wheelβ in the background.
Microsoft confirms parallel enterprise flaws in Windows 11 KB5095051, including broken OLE automation, a deployment media error, and a Recycle Bin glitch.
New import data shows around 70 tons of hardware declared as βGame Consoleβ arriving at Valve between June 10 and 17. While the contents cannot be definitively verified, the shipments may actually contain the Steam Machine this time.
Deal | The current Steam free weekend should be especially appealing to strategy fans: Stellaris, one of the most important grand strategy games of recent years, can be played for free until June 22 and is available afterward at a 70% discount for just under $15.
Deal | Compared to typical theme park games, Two Point Museum offers a somewhat more original tycoon experience and is currently free to play on Steam. Anyone who enjoys it can then get the game at a 33% discount, making it cheaper than ever before.
The Lenovo ThinkTab X11 is a true allβrounder among Android tablets. Thanks to its special rugged case, this 5G tablet with eSIM is likely to appeal not only to outdoor enthusiasts but also to families, doubling as a childrenβs tablet similar to Amazonβs Fire Kids Edition.
A new '"One Bike, One Battery, One Charger, One Code" policy cracks down on illegal EV battery disassembly shops that present an e-bike fire hazard. E-bike manufacturers are mandated to continue support for their current products and provide spare parts for at least five years.
What started as a DIY memory crunch is now hitting everyone. AI data centers are swallowing the world's DRAM, driving the cheapest 32 GB DDR5 kit to around $439 and pushing midrange laptops past $1,200. With memory now accounting for about 35 percent of a PC's component cost, relief isn't expected before late 2027.
Samsung has announced a new version of its The Frame TV that is made for hotels. This version of the TV comes in three sizes, lacks a One Connect Box, but packs software features tailored for guests and hotels.
If you own an Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, you can give it a more luxurious look with five new magnetic back covers. One version combines alligator leather with a fragment of a T-Rex tooth; all versions ensure that the cameras sit flush with the case.
Deal | Built to handle touring and daily commuting, the Haibike Trekking 8 is a well-equipped e-bike currently available at an attractive price. It features a high-performance Bosch mid-drive motor paired with a large battery, delivering strong pedal assist and an extended range.
Five years after the launch of the Ultrahuman M1 Live, the wearable technology specialist is introducing M2 Live, a brand-new glucose sensor that is significantly more affordable and is available not only as a subscription but also in packages ranging from one to twelve months.
Deal | From June 18 to 23, Ubisoft is inviting you to try out Ubisoft+ Premium for free. All the games included in the subscription service are playable during this trial period, including Assassinβs Creed Shadows, Star Wars: Outlaw, Anno 117: Pax Romana, Avatar, Rainbow Six Siege, Ghost Recon, and The Crew Motorfest.
Thanks to its transflective LCD, the Radiant Monitor 2 is designed to remain perfectly readable even in direct sunlight, while power consumption is expected to be very low when the backlight is turned off. This makes the 15.6-inch touchscreen particularly appealing for use on the go.
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n is one of the first laptops to use the brand-new Nvidia RTX Spark ARM chip, which offers 20 CPU cores and a Blackwell GPU featuring 6,144 CUDA cores. This chip is designed to compete with the Apple M5 Max. A leak reveals the laptop's design in detail.
Raleigh has unveiled the One electric bike with a step-through frame. The companyβs new urban-focused e-bike features a Mivice rear hub motor and a 360 Wh removable battery, offering 35 Nm of torque and up to 50 miles of range (80 km).
OnePlus has launched the Pad 3 Pro in China. It's a significantly larger and more powerful sibling to the standard Pad 3. The tablet features a 13.2-inch LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 540Hz touch sampling, paired with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, an eight-speaker setup, and a 13,380mAh battery.
Asus has finally released an ultra-premium gaming laptop globally. With up to 320 W of power under full load, the ROG Strix Scar 18 2026 also contains a 4K and 240 Hz Mini LED display that spans 18-inches with 1,600 nits peak brightness at its disposal.
The OnePlus 15T launched in China earlier this year. It was expected to arrive internationally as the OnePlus 15s. However, the device has yet to receive an official global launch announcement, and a new leak points to uncertainty around its release plans.
Lenovo has released a new 15-inch laptop internationally with a 165 Hz and 1,100 nit OLED display. Also equipped with an 84 Wh battery, the Yoga Pro 7 15ASH11 can assign up to 48 GB VRAM to its Radeon 8060S iGPU, too.
The Olight ArkPro Stars & Stripes flashlight is a special edition of the ArkPro created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Americaβs founding. Priced at $99, this patriotic EDC flashlight features a bold starsβandβstripes front design paired with a distressed metal finish for a rugged look.
The Maono PD500W AI hybrid microphone delivers high-quality 32-bit-float audio, internal audio recording, audio sweetening, and AI-powered dialog transcription, translation, and summarization. Live streamers can use it wirelessly with phones, laptops, and cameras.
Oppo has confirmed the Reno 16 series for the global market. The lineup is already available for pre-order in select Southeast Asian markets, with launches scheduled for Indonesia and Malaysia in early July 2026.
If the Steam Controller launch repeats, the upcoming SteamOS console will be in short supply for months. Valve has told new buyers not to expect the accessory to ship before 2027. High memory prices and a component shortage have already delayed the Steam Machine release date.
More than five years after it was released, the Arcade Stick for Windows PCs and Nintendo Switch systems can now be purchased in a new color. The new purple color is available now and retains the price of the original.
TerraMow has launched its X AWD robotic mower on Kickstarter, offering a 25% early-backer discount with deliveries planned for September 2026. Built for very large lawns, the mower combines AI vision, nRTK navigation, all-wheel drive, and a 50.2 cm cutting width.
Casio's G-Shock Bold Camo collection is now on sale in the US, comprising four models priced from $145 to $280. The DW6900CMG-3, GA700CMG-3A, GAV01CMG-3A, and GM6900CMG-3 all feature an original G-mark camo pattern with gold accents.
Deal | Black Book is a narrative RPG currently on sale on Steam, in which you must explore a mysterious world and complete various missions. But the dangers are everywhere, and every choice you make will have consequences.
The Sennheiser Accentum Clip deliver music using the high-resolution LDAC audio codec while providing users the ability to hear their surroundings at all times thanks to a clip-on design. The 12mm drivers reproduce Hi-Res Audio with a frequency range of 20Hz to 40kHz.
Midjourney is moving beyond AI image generation with a planned full-body ultrasonic scanner that promises MRI-like 3D imaging in under 60 seconds. Developed with Butterfly Network, the project aims to debut in a San Francisco spa before seeking FDA approval.
Deal | The Motorola Edge 2026 is now available to buy, and for Father's Day, Motorola is offering buyers free gifts with the purchase. The deal which runs until June 21, includes a free smartwatch and a pair of earbuds worth $400 combined.
Asus has finally released a more powerful version of its latest 16-inch gaming laptop in the US. Equipped with 64 GB of RAM and an Intel Panther Lake processor, the ROG Zephyrus G16 can boost its Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU to 160 W this year, too.
SIE leadership has addressed rumors about Sony preserving more console releases as PS5 exclusives. PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino stressed the importance of multi-platform live-service games. He was less clear about which single-player titles will remain locked to first-party hardware.
The N2521SQ is a new gaming monitor that Lenovo has introduced in China under its sub-brand Lecoo. It's an affordable QHD monitor with a 275Hz refresh rate, 99% DCI-P3 color coverage, and a 24.5-inch display. The launch price is around $131.41.
The FCC has eased import restrictions for a narrow class of Chinese-made βtoyβ drones, but its strict limits on weight, range, sensors, connectivity, navigation, and flight time exclude most consumer models. DJI remains effectively barred from the U.S. market, as even its smallest drones exceed the new criteria and the company remains on federal restriction lists.
Fortunately, most laptops now support Power Delivery, making it much more convenient not having to carry a different power brick for every device. Some laptops like the Schenker Connect 15, however, still include an additional barrel-style power connector alongside USB-C charging. At first glance this may feel outdated, but in practice it can still offer real advantages.
Anbernic has unveiled a new handheld called the RG 55G1. While it is still keeping the technical details under wraps, the device which looks like a Nintendo Switch Lite has symmetrical thumbsticks, RGB lights, and a cooling fan.
A publishing conglomerate is preparing for a PS6 release date delay to 2028 or later. The Embracer Group warns that the storage and memory shortage could impact the PlayStation console. The PS5 price increase has already limited hardware sales, with fears that its successor will be unaffordable.
GTA 6 marketing has kicked off, and Rockstar has announced a pre-order date. Along with the update comes a scene showing the bustling Vice City at night with a lot of active elements.
A leaker is currently hinting at what many have suspected for weeks: After a long absence from the European market, the Xiaomi 18 Pro series may be the first to turn an exclusive featureβan improved Leica cameraβinto a bestseller on the international stage.
Xiaomiβs Redmi Headphones Neo have expanded to Europe and the UK, offering budget over-ear headphones with ANC, Bluetooth 5.4, 40 mm drivers and USB-C charging. The model also promises up to 72 hours of battery life.
The global shortage, particularly on the RAM and storage market, is also impacting Samsung's next two flagship models, according to supply chain insiders. On the one hand, price increases appear inevitable; on the other hand, entry-level models appear to be offering increasingly few new features.
In our review, the Lenovo ThinkTab X11 proved to be a true all-rounder among mid-range tablets. With its rugged build, 5G connectivity, and eSIM support, it has the potential to be an exciting alternative to an Apple iPad β especially for tech enthusiasts, startups, or even coffeeβshop owners, thanks to its builtβin NFC chip.
Honor has revealed a new smartwatch in the global market, the Watch 6. With a subtle design, it features an AMOLED screen, an aluminum alloy veneer frame, 4 GB of internal storage, a built-in speaker, and an IP69 water and dust resistance rating. Plus, itβs available in shadow black and twilight brown colorways.
Grand Seiko's Daimaru-exclusive SBGA523 is a 200-piece Spring Drive limited edition with a teal peacock feather dial, 9R caliber, 72-hour power reserve, and Β₯825,000 price tag, releasing in early October 2026.
The iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the iPhone Ultra could become significantly more expensive. After Apple CEO Tim Cook had already warned of higher prices, analysts expect that prices starting at $1,399 for the least expensive iPhone 18 Pro are realistic.
Xiaomi has several new TVs on offer, which are both quite affordable and promise impressive picture quality thanks to modern display technology. The models in the Xiaomi TV FX Mini LED series start at just β¬349.
Recent leaks about new Blizzard games may sound almost too good to be true for some fans. WoW Classic Plus, Warcraft 4 and a new ARPG featuring Arthas? This article explains where the current speculation is coming from.
OnePlus has quietly raised the price of the OnePlus 15 in India for the second time since its launch. The flagship now costs significantly more than it did at launch, and there's a chance the price increase might spread to other regions.
Although Forza Horizon 6 once again offers a wide selection of vehicles, one particular gap is frustrating fans: station wagons. Many players feel they are clearly underrepresented. On Reddit, users are currently discussing why wagons are so rare in the FH6 vehicle roster β and which models urgently need to be added.
With the Helio Strap Pro, Amazfit aims to offer more than just another alternative to the Polar Loop, Fitbit Air, and Whoop 5.0. Thatβs because Amazfit not only improves the sensors but also includes a waist-mounted motion sensor, while allowing data to be collected simultaneously with a smartwatch.
There is currently an interesting Steam Machine debate on Reddit: many gamers acknowledge that Valveβs living-room console could be an interesting alternative to a gaming PC, even if its performance may be significantly lower. Still, many apparently would not buy one anyway.
A new SteamDB update is keeping the rumor mill around Valveβs Steam Machine churning. Fans are hoping that a leakerβs claims are accurate and that the living-room PC will be officially unveiled on June 23, 2026.
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8, one of the most substantial updates to its operating system in recent years. Alongside a new Linux kernel, updated graphics drivers and a modernized desktop mode, one detail in particular is fueling speculation: SteamOS 3.8 includes initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware.
Rockstar has officially revealed the pre-order date for GTA 6. As confirmed earlier, it will initially be playable only on current-gen consoles, with a PC launch to follow.
Casio's recently unveiled G-Shock GBX-H5600 series has finally arrived in the US at $330. The first G-LIDE watch to feature an optical heart rate monitor, the GBXH5600-1 and GBXH5600-2 feature Polar-powered fitness tracking and a MIP LCD.
It seems like every PC gamer is currently playing digital hide-and-seek. The culprit is Meccha Chameleon, which went viral shortly after its release and simultaneously amassed over 231,000 players. Meanwhile, the Japanese one-man developer behind it is enjoying millions in revenue.
Apple claims it is being forced to raise prices due to the DRAM crisis. And this is despite the fact that Apple still enjoys very high profit margins on RAM and SSDs, as a comparison of Appleβs upgrade prices with current market prices shows.
The GMKtec EVO-X3 is now set to launch globally on June 29, 2026. GMK will open "early access registration" on June 22, which will offer a $20 discount coupon. The company has also confirmed all the core specs of this high-end AMD mini PC.
The OnePlus N6 is the first smartphone in the companyβs new N series. Ahead of launch, OnePlus has confirmed a major battery detail, while a Geekbench listing reveals early performance figures.
Porsche built its legacy around the sounds and feel of an air-cooled flat-six engine and couldnβt resist releasing a 2027 electric Taycan with an E-Shift feature. Its electric supercar can pipe synthetic engine noises through the speakers and jolt with simulated gear changes on demand.
As arguably the most exciting ultra-tier foldable this year, the Vivo X Fold 6 drops the βUltraβ moniker and will be available in four colors β one more than previously known. Alongside official images showcasing all its colorways, a promotional video shows the Vivo X Fold 6 enduring several extreme durable tests, including a skydive from an altitude of 4,100 m and a water stream blasted from a ten-ton water cannon.
Casio has listed four new MTP-B185 series watches on its US website as June 2026 releases. The MTPB185D-2A1V, 2A2V, and 7AV are priced at $100 each, while the gold-tone MTPB185G-9AV comes in at $120. All share a 40 mm square stainless steel case.
Lenovo has packed an ARM chip with twelve CPU cores and ten GPU cores into a mini PC that measures just 0.48 liters in volume. Thanks to the efficient ARM chip, which is not made by Qualcomm or MediaTek, the Lenovo AI Host Mini is said to be ideally suited for AI applications.
The Dell XPS 13 (2026) is now available to buy. From our early impressions, the new XPS 13 offers an outstanding value thanks to its high-res and colorful 120 Hz display, good performance, and excellent build quality, all for just $699. The MacBook Neo finally has a worthy competitor.
Rockstar Games has announced The Kortz Center Heist for GTA Online, a major art gallery heist update dropping July 14, 2026, with free platform upgrades and GTA+ bonuses in tow, likely the game's last big content push before GTA 6 launches in November.
SunEnergyXT is expanding its PV solutions portfolio not only with the new PowerBox, but also with an 11 kW wallbox and an AC-coupled home battery storage system.
Amazfit's latest Cheetah 2 Ultra update adds Hyrox Workout Library, Virtual Pace, and race simulation modes, alongside the new HybridCharge Energy Intelligence system and navigation tweaks including route preview and improved map scales.
Citizen has announced a new monochromatic take on its Nighthawk chronograph with the CA0890-54H. It's powered by the company's Eco-Drive solar-powered movement and comes with a gray dial, matching rotating bezel, and tachymeter scale.
Bosch is refreshing its mid-drive motor lineup. The next-generation Active Line Plus delivers up to 600 watts of support and can amplify rider input by more than threefold. Bosch also promises improved responsiveness.
Jackery has released its latest HomePower series in the global market. The lineup consists of a total of three models, the HomePower 3600 Pro Max, the HomePower 2000 Plus v2, and the HomePower 1000 v2. All three models are now available for purchase via Jackeryβs official website.
The Acemagic Kron K5 has been announced as an affordable mini PC that's powered by the Intel Core 5 320. This Wildcat Lake system will sport 16GB of RAM, have support for triple 4K display output, and feature two M.2 slots for SSDs.
Deal | Lost Ruins, Altari Games' anime-styled survival action game, is at its all-time low on Steam at $5.99 β 70% off until June 24. Gorgeous pixel art, inventory-based combat, and multiple endings make it worth picking up.
Seiko has announced four new Presage Classic Series models inspired by Japanese silk, launching in July 2026. The HCC001J, HCC002J, HCC003J, and limited-edition HCC008 all run the 6R51 caliber with a 72-hour power reserve and are exclusive to Seiko Global Brand Core Shops.
Samsung has opened UK pre-orders for the Galaxy XR headset, priced at Β£1,699 with shipping starting July 8. The device, previously exclusive to South Korea and the US since its October launch, is available in a single Silver Shadow colorway. Samsung is running several launch promotions.
Deal | Bandai Namco's Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Sale on Steam brings Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition to $9.99 (-80%) and Tales of Symphonia to $4.99 (-75%) β both confirmed all-time Steam lows per SteamDB data. Sale ends June 24.
OnePlus has quietly released a new variant of the OnePlus 15R in India. This new version of the Android smartphone is more powerful than the earlier version as it has more RAM, although the color options are limited.
ChatGPTβs share of the AI assistant market has fallen below 50% for the first time, as rivals Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude gain ground. The report suggests users are increasingly willing to switch platforms based on trust, integration and productivity strengths.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has admitted in an exclusive Wall Street Journal interview that price hikes for Apple products are coming due to the severe shortage of memory components as AI data centers continue to demand more of these. Impacted products and timing were not revealed.
Update | PS5 games with adult content are appearing on the consoleβs recently played list. A hacker may have gained access to the PSN backend, adding titles not even available on the PlayStation Store. Criticized for failing to address security flaws, Sony has now disabled this dashboard feature. Update (May 18th 2:56PM CEST): Some users are reporting that their recently played lists are returning to normal.
Deal | Medieval Dynasty is a survival RPG developed by Render Cube in which you must manage a community and help it grow. However, you'll need to meet the needs of your citizens while exploring a vast open world.
Development of the second-generation Apple iPhone Air is in full swing. Bloomberg has now uncovered details about the planned upgrades, with which the ultra-thin smartphone is set to hit the market in the first half of 2027.
Seiko has quietly built a repeatable anime collab formula in 2026, and the new Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood watch is the clearest proof yet that it's working (and that the brand is choosing its IP partners very deliberately).
Through FCC documents, gamers are learning more about the Steam Frame. The company is likely to offer an accessory kit for the VR headset that includes a swappable battery. Even as their release dates grow closer, Valve has yet to confirm the price of the Index successor or Steam Machine.
A high-performance Amazfit smartwatch is receiving a new software update that introduces several significant new features. Golfers in particular stand to benefit from the latest version for the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, which we have already tested.
After nearly four years, the Fujifilm X-T5 is finally set to get a successor. The latest rumors suggest at least two new features for the Fujifilm X-T6, following earlier rumors that had already pointed to a new 40-megapixel X-Trans sensor and a more modern processor.
Despite the ongoing legal battle, leaker Jon Prosser has been active in sharing leaks and renders for upcoming iPhone models. His latest could very well be the final version of the iPhone Ultra.
Following a recent update to the Shelly Control platform, the company has introduced a new feature for managing multiple homes. This can be highly practical in everyday life, considering that users previously had to rely on external platforms for similar features.
With high performance: The Orange Pi 6 is a new mini PC that should clearly outperform the Raspberry Pi in several areas. It uses an SoC with 12 CPU cores. There are two fast Ethernet ports, along with two PCIe 4.0 ports.
Switching from an Apple iPhone to an Android smartphone is much easier with Android 17. More data than ever can be transferred automatically and wirelessly, including passwords and passkeys, as well as data from some third-party apps.
Avowed 2 could escape the fallout from anticipated Xbox Game Studios closures and layoffs. The Obsidian Entertainment co-founder previously confirmed the game was in development. An insider has rejected a rumor about the RPG's cancellation, even with the original notching lackluster sales.
Deal | SEGA's popular hospital management sim, Two Point Hospital, has hit its all-time Steam low of $4.49 (-85%) in a special promotion ending June 25. SteamDB confirms the game has never sold for less on Steam, which basically makes this a rare buy-now moment.
Deal | The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 is an 8-inch Android tablet with high-end specs including Qualcomm's current flagship chipset as well as 12GB RAM, 256GB UFS 4.1 storage and a very smooth 165Hz screen with a 3K resolution.
Well before Appleβs first launches its foldable and Samsung unveils its first ultra-class foldable phone, the Vivo X Fold6 is sure to catch the eye of fans of the renowned Zeiss cameras. A brand-new promotional video in 4K quality and high-quality promotional images showcase it in its best light prior to its launch.
Huawei's new folding patent reveals the next stage of smartphone development. Horizontally folding tri-fold smartphones are already a reality, but Huawei now hopes to introduce a vertically folding tri-fold device. Basically, a Galaxy Z Flip that folds twice instead of just in the middle.
In collaboration with Google, the University of San Diego plans to build a data center using 2,000 old Pixel smartphones. This is intended to demonstrate that old cell phones can be put to good use instead of being stored in drawers.
GTA 5 and GTA Online have had an active community since their launch in 2013. Rockstar has now announced a free upgrade for the game as we move closer to the launch of GTA 6.
Chinese smartphone manufacturers have enriched the European flagship camera smartphone landscape this year with the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, Vivo X300 Ultra, and Oppo Find X9 Ultra, but the development of at least one of the three successors remains uncertain. A leaker has now revealed the rough timeline and pricing plans for the Vivo X500 Ultra and Oppo Find X10 Ultra.
Jackery has launched the FridgeGuard globally. Itβs advertised as the worldβs slimmest refrigerator backup battery. With a plug-and-play design, the FridgeGuard features a 1,024 Wh LiFePOβ battery, a 1,600 W peak output, a 10 ms UPS switchover, and a 15-hour off-grid runtime. Plus, it is also expandable up to 2,048 Wh through a battery pack.
The GMKtec EVO-X3 has now been formally announced in China, and it's essentially a reshaped EVO-X2 with some notable upgrades. It's powered by the same AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, and has an OCuLink port.
A credible leaker has stated that the OnePlus 16 will come with almost a bezel-less display that will be even cleaner than the OnePlus 15. The phone is going to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC and have a 185Hz refresh rate.
CheckMag | Lexar celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. For the celebrations, the storage manufacturer gave us a closer look at its manufacturing capabilities and vision.
The Intel Wildcat Lake Dell XPS 13 is now available to purchase. It's a new MacBook Neo rival with a 120Hz touchscreen, sleek and lightweight build, and quad-speaker setup. The starting price is $599.99 for students and $699.99 for the rest.
Deal | Call to Arms is an unusual hybrid that first lets players command units in tried-and-tested RTS fashion, then pick up a rifle themselves. The title is currently available again on Steam at its all-time low price of under $4.
The crease on the Oppo Find N6 is not only significantly less visible but also barely perceptible to the touch. This is made possible by a new generation of hinges featuring optimized display support and a special glass structure.
The latest docking station for the Nintendo Switch (OLED) and the Nintendo Switch 2 weighs less than a third of the original dock; thanks to its compact design with a dust-proof flap, the GuliKit Dock is said to be ideal for travel.
After announcing that the Pocket Micro 2 will be getting a battery life improvement, Ayaneo has revealed the battery capacity. The bigger battery alongside the new Snapdragon processor should translate to longer playtime for users.
After previous rumors, Peeves the Poltergeistβs live-action debut has now finally been confirmed. He will be played by Peter Serafinowicz. Early community reactions have been mostly positive.
TBH: Task Bar Hero is a free idle RPG that runs directly in the taskbar and lets players earn Steam Wallet credit through the Steam Marketplace. Currently, only 50% of its Steam reviews are positive.
In Forza Horizon 6, it is apparently not only users of the Eliminator exploit who are facing credit rollbacks. Players using Auto Drive for AFK farming may also be affected. Playground Games appears to have confirmed this unofficially in a response to a support ticket.
Casio has unveiled a new limited-edition G-Shock DW-5600 created in collaboration with Seoul-based streetwear label "thisisneverthat." The watch pairs a translucent resin exterior with a black case and inverted display. It will go on sale on June 19 in select markets, including the US, Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
Deal | HeistGeist is a cyberpunk-themed RPG deck-builder that appears to be very well received by players, judging by its 96% positive Steam reviews. The game is currently available on Steam with a 60% discount for $7.96 instead of $19.90.
After a six-year hiatus, Google is finally launching a smart speaker again. The brand-new Google Home Speaker features 360-degree sound, Google's Gemini Live AI assistant, and the ability to control smart home devices.
Charging Tesla's robotaxi two-seater wirelessly will take about two hours, according to the leaked Cybercab specs. Its range has also been pegged at longer-than-expected 418 miles on a charge by the EPA.
Is the rugged and extremely enduring Lenovo tablet with its stylus, a good alternative to Galaxy tablets with Samsung's S Pen? In this review conclusion, we take a closer look at the Lenovo Tab Pen XE for the ThinkTab X11 Gen 1.
Despite its compact dimensions, Jonsboβs latest Micro-ATX case offers space for up to nine fans, two hard drives, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090. The Jonsbo D33 aims to win over customers with a large side window and a wooden front panel at an attractive price.
Casio's Japan-inspired G-Shock DW5600AKA-4 and DW6900AKA-4, themed around the traditional Akachochin red lantern, are now available in the US at $190 each via Casio's website, up from their Japanese launch price of Β₯22,000.
Anbernic has released a new Linux update for the RG Vita Pro. The update brings visual changes as well as under-the-hood improvements to the PS Vita-styled handheld.
Nvidia is reportedly gearing up to launch the RTX 50 Super series GPUs as a refresh of the RTX 50 series boards. While AMD has officially revealed no new GPU plans, Moore's Law Is Dead leaked new RDNA 4 cards that could be in the works. The leaker now thinks that the plan might get changed.
The first Sony sensor based on LOFIC, a technology already available in the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, was officially launched today. It significantly improves dynamic range and is expected to benefit Oppo's and Vivo's next Hasselblad and Zeiss flagship cameras this fall. A launch video demonstrates the impressive HDR advantage.
A developer on X has reverse-engineered Apple's M4 Neural Engine to unlock 15.8 TFLOPS of hidden AI training capability, bypassing Apple's software restrictions through a custom Model Intermediate Language built entirely outside the official CoreML and Metal development ecosystem.
A direct comparison between an iPhone 17 Pro Max and its successor in form of a plastic model reinforces rumors of a thicker camera module, suggesting a camera upgrade is very likely. Otherwise though, little has changed, as a test with iPhone 17 Pro Max cases shows.
Deal | 8bitdo is now running the AliExpress Super Sale on its official AliExpress storefront. The sale brings good discounts on controllers like the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 wireless controller, 8bitdo Pro 3 wireless controller, 8bitdo Ultimate 2C, and more.
Priced at $34.99, the Kodak Charmera is one of the most affordable digital compact cameras on the market. This tiny camera is being released in a Millennium Edition featuring seven new color options inspired by designs from the turn of the millennium.
Asus has launched the Dawn 7S Ryzen Edition in China at 6,999 Yuan (around $965), a business-focused laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 with a 50 TOPS NPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM expandable to 96GB, a 1TB SSD, WiFi 7, and a 70Wh battery with 65W fast charging, with global availability yet to be confirmed.
The Rollme Hero D5 aims to bring dual-band GPS and offline maps to the budget smartwatch segment. It features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, 5 ATM water resistance, 170+ sports modes, and a 600 mAh battery, priced at $69.99.
Deal | Two Point Campus, Two Point Studios' acclaimed university management sim, is 85% off on Steam at $4.49 until June 25. The all-time low is $2.99 β but at $1.50 more for a Very Positive-rated game, the wait isn't exactly worth it.
Viltrox has launched the AF 28 mm F4.5 Chip L. It's a full-frame autofocus pancake lens for L-Mount cameras at only $99. It weighs just 60 g, measures 13.2 mm thick, features VCM autofocus, a built-in slide-lever lens cover, and a 0.32 m minimum focusing distance.
The GPD Box mini PC is now available to purchase via Indiegogo. Its Core Ultra 7 356H configuration is among the first commercial PCs to feature the OCuLink-beating MCIO 8i port. The starting price is $1,452.
A Sony patent filed in November 2024 and published in May 2026 describes a PlayStation controller with buttons that physically harden or soften using fluid-filled membranes or magneto-viscoelastic elastomers, offering a glimpse at how the company is reimagining haptic feedback ahead of a potential next-generation console around 2028 or 2029.
The Lenovo Legion PB9 is a new power bank introduced in China. It features an advertised capacity of 24,000mAh and has support for up to 170W fast charging. The retail price is CNY 549, around $82.
Bluettiβs new FridgePower ultra-slim portable power station is now officially available for purchase via the companyβs official website. The power station features a 2,016 Wh capacity, delivering 1,800 W of maximum output. Plus, itβs expandable up to 8,064 Wh via three BlueCell 200 expansion batteries.
While Samsung is rumored to stick with the camera from the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for another model year, the Vivo X Fold 6 is delivering a significantly upgraded camera experience in a foldable format. A first official teaser video once again summarizes the benefits of the 9x zoom foldable, along with a first look at all color options and the launch date in China.
With the new Leapmotor B05, a major budget contender is entering the German EV market. In the first drive report, the compact C-segment model stands out with generous equipment and rear-wheel drive at an aggressive price, but it also has some software shortcomings.
A recent Nintendo hack provided rare insight into the mindset of its employees. The workers resented the introduction of Microsoft Copilot, a generative AI assistant. However, there is no evidence that AI tools have created assets for first-party Switch 2 games.
Samsungβs Galaxy Z Fold 8 has appeared in an FCC listing under model number SM-F971U, confirming a book-style foldable design. The filing points to a Snapdragon-powered device with Wi-Fi 7, UWB, NFC, wireless and reverse wireless charging, DisplayPort and satellite connectivity.
Physical copies of Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 have reportedly surfaced at retailers, reinforcing earlier leaks about an enhanced release with all updates, DLC, bonus content, and performance improvements. While the packaging suggests a Game Key Card requiring a large download and points to a possible June 23, 2026 launch, Sega has not officially announced the title or its release date.
Super Mario Eclipse, the definitive Super Mario Sunshine mod, just received its 1.1 update that (among other fixes & improvements) makes it fully playable on original hardware.
Lenovoβs disputed G02 retro handheld has resurfaced on AliExpress as the SUNYAO G02, marketed as βinvested by Lenovoβ and offered with up to 30,000 preloaded games. The relisting renews scrutiny over Lenovoβs links to a China-only white-label device previously criticized for shipping internationally with allegedly illegal ROMs.
Chipolo has released its Loop Bluetooth tracker for Android and Apple devices in two limited edition colors. Co-developed with members of its community, the new colors arrive a few weeks after the release of a Mercedes edition.
Microsoft is reportedly exploring restructuring options for Xbox, including a possible spin-off or joint venture, while approving larger budgets for major franchises such as Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Halo.
Microsoft has released a new 15-inch laptop globally. Sold with a higher resolution display than its predecessor, the new Surface Laptop 8 15-inch also features up to 64 GB of RAM and a 12-core Snapdragon X2 Elite chipset with up to 19 hours of battery life in official tests.
Sources cited by Bloomberg have once again provided an interesting look at Apple's future, this time focused on the 2027 anniversary year. In addition to a jump from the iPhone 18 Pro to the iPhone 20 Pro, the insiders also mention a second foldable iPhone, smart AirPods with cameras, and wide-ranging plans for Apple's A-series chips.
Deal | Blasphemous 2 is a 2D Metroidvania published by Team17, in which you will have to explore a mysterious and dangerous world to put an end to a new threat. And currently, it is available for less than $8 on Steam.
SanDisk has unveiled one of the most expensive PS5 storage upgrades yet. The $2960 Optimus GX Pro 850P adds 8TB of space to the console, enough for hundreds of games. The company is receiving blowback after pricing the PlayStation licensed NVMe SSD well above comparable PCIe 4.0 drives.
Microsoft has released a new 13-inch laptop globally. Packing Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 platform, the Surface Laptop 8 13.8 also combines a 120 Hz display with up to 64 GB of RAM, a Snapdragon X2 Elite chipset and 20 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Google has launched a browser-based version of Google Earthβs Flight Simulator, allowing users to explore the planet from the air. The feature also adds 3D visuals and expanded web functionality, though mastering virtual flight may take some practice.
Google has released Android 17, as well as the latest Feature Drop for smartphones starting with the Google Pixel 6. The biggest update of the year includes, among other things, a gaming mode for foldable phones, Screen Reactions, and Gemini Omni AI video features.
With strong performance and Windows compatibility: A new and particularly compact computing board could also be a powerful alternative to the Raspberry Pi. The UP WCL also supports Windows as an operating system.
Google has just released Wear OS 7, the biggest operating system update of the year for the Google Pixel Watch. Among other things, the update is expected to give the smartwatch longer battery life, new Gemini Intelligence AI features, and notifications with live updates.
Bambu Lab is now offering a new type of filament in Europe as well. PLA Pure is designed to meet various regulatory requirements, making it safe to use in certain applications. Even so, there are several things to keep in mind.
Sony has added a bunch of new titles to its Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. It includes eight games, one of which is a PS2-era title exclusive to the Premium tier.
Xreal has finally made the Aura smart glasses official, with reservations open for early adopters. The glasses feature OLED displays and require a Computing Puck to run Android XR.
In our review, the ThinkTab X11 deliveres an impressive battery life. This mid-range tablet lasts nearly three times as long as an Apple iPad and comes with features that are unmatched in the Android segment. However, not everything in our review is record-breaking.
With CG Deck, a startup is developing a handheld PC that, thanks to an Intel processor and modular input devices, can be used both as a gaming handheld and as a Linux server. With a battery life of eight hours and open-source firmware, CG Deck is said to be extremely versatile.
The Redmi K90 Ultra has now been officially teased. Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be geared for gaming, but didn't share much about the flagship phone. However, past reports have suggested that it will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite and active cooling.
With Snap Specs, the company behind Snapchat is introducing one of the most advanced pairs of AR glasses in the world. The built-in display is said to have a latency of just seven milliseconds, the battery is said to last up to 20 hours with a charging case, and the software is said to offer more than just an AI assistant.
Solar power surpassed coal in the US electricity mix for the first time in May 2026, generating 12.8% of national electricity compared with coalβs 12.2%. The milestone underscores clean energyβs expanding role despite continued political and policy divisions over climate action.
Jackery has launched the HomePower Emergency Pro series power stations in collaboration with the American Red Cross. The lineup consists of a total of three models, including the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus Red Cross Edition, the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 Red Cross Edition, and the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 Red Cross Edition.
Deal | Retroid has announced a limited-time sale on its handhelds in celebration of the 618 shopping festival. However, a particular model wouldn't be discounted throughout the period.
The G-Shock x Coca-Cola GA2100CC-3A is now listed on the US Casio website at $200. The limited-edition collab features a translucent green bio-based resin case and strap inspired by the classic Coca-Cola contour bottle, marking the beverage brand's 140th anniversary.
The Maono P1 and P2 hybrid audio interfaces allow creators and performers to capture 24-bit, 192 kHz audio from microphones and musical instruments for live streaming and music production from phones and laptops. Both can be connected to DSLRs, enabling live mixing of recorded performances.
Siri AI will be coming to a wide range of Apple devices with iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27. The updated animation currently has a pill shape, but with the iPhone 18 series, that might change.
Xbox is adding seven new games to Game Pass for the second half of June and early July. These titles include a Call of Duty game, a popular RV game, and a couple of Tony Hawkβs Pro Skater titles.
Longer endurance is always a plus for a laptop, as long as it doesnβt come too much at the expense of weight and price. But what kind of battery life is currently appropriate for a business laptop? Using the Schenker Connect 15 as an example, we take a look at what 6.6 hours is still worth today.
Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball has reassured fans that more Xbox exclusive games will follow. A rumor suggested that given the companyβs financial struggles, Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution were isolated cases. With slow console sales, there is skepticism that exclusivity can boost profits.
First unveiled at CES 2025, the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt finally has a launch date: June 29, 2026, arriving at $399 with Ultra Wideband hands-free unlocking via Apple Home Key, Matter over Thread smart home integration, Aliro certification for Android support, and WiFi remote access.
The iPhone Ultra, or whatever it ends up being called, is expected to arrive alongside the iPhone 18 Pro phones, but there could be a small delay. A known leaker, however, is confident that there wonβt be one.
The RedMagic Tablet 5 Pro, which is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, finally has a launch date. This new flagship gaming tablet is set to launch in China on June 30, 2026, and the global debut should be announced soon.
Lenovo's ThinkPads offer support for Linux out of the box and some models can also be purchased with Linux. We tested the current ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 with Linux and checked the support of functions and features.
The Jaye Band is designed to help people disconnect from their smartphones, rather than serving as an extension of them. The Jaye Band focuses on life's important moments, while the daily flood of notifications is blocked by default.
Amazfit has launched a new hybrid-training system designed for athletes who combine strength and endurance workβincluding competitive Hyrox racers. The system helps users find the optimal balance between endurance and strength training.
Deal | A role-playing game that is more than 30 years old is currently available on Steam for under $2 for the first time in more than five years. Because of its unforgiving nature, the game is also known as the βDark Souls of the early β90s.β
Electronic Arts is expanding its advertising business. With βEA Advertising,β the publisher plans to integrate ads directly into gameplay in the future. What EA describes as authentic and dynamic brand integration is already drawing heavy criticism from the gaming community.
Microsoft has released a new Surface Pro powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 platform. Also equipped with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 120 Hz OLED display, the Surface Pro 12 is said to deliver 15% longer battery life than the older Surface Pro 11, too.
After a baby-related mishap, a Steam Deck user simply wanted to buy a replacement carrying case for their Steam Deck OLED from Valve. Instead, the company behind Steam is apparently sending them one free of charge, and the community is praising the gesture.
The Snap Key adds an extra convenience button to the Oppo Find N6 for quick actions and AI features. While practical for everyday use, it remains significantly more limited than the fully customizable button solutions offered by other manufacturers.
Video | After the successful comeback of the XPS 14 and XPS 16 earlier this year, Dell is also staying true to their promise to make the XPS family more affordable with the all-new XPS 13.
And the small, lightweight laptop might actually redefine what you can expect from a budget-friendly laptop in 2026. (Ad)
A Forza Horizon 6 player has publicly questioned on Reddit whether some players earned their enormous fortunes legitimately. Many Redditors agree and suspect exploits may be behind the wealth. Others point to a legitimate method that can indeed generate hundreds of millions of credits.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick is currently making the rounds on social media in a typical βHow did you get so rich?β street interview, where he also talks about GTA 6. Hardly anyone in the community believes this was a spontaneous encounter. Instead, many fans suspect the interview could mark the start of the announced summer marketing push for GTA 6.
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first handheld gaming console to use the Intel Arc G3 Extreme SoC. This makes the Claw 8 EX AI+ the most powerful portable console on the market, as the Arc G3 Extreme features the impressive Arc B390 iGPU. However, it also makes the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ super expensive.
Microsoft is reportedly shutting down or selling Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games as new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma overhauls a gaming division that has shed roughly $500 million in annual revenue despite over $20 billion in studio spending.
For the first time, the iPhone 18 is not expected to be unveiled alongside the Pro models, but rather nearly six months later. The wait could be worth it, however, as the Apple is expected to give the base model 50 percent more RAM and new AI features, among other upgrades.
Microsoft has expanded the Xbox Game Pass Stream Your Own Game library with 51 new titles. The lineup includes Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Darksiders III, and more.
Oura is facing new competition, as Japanese tech giant Sharp enters the smart ring market with the Karada Mate Ring. With four sensors housed in a durable titanium case and an exceptionally long battery life, Sharp aims to outpace the competition.
Japanese tech giant Sharp is entering the highly competitive smartwatch market. The Karada Mate Watch automatically tracks calories when you eat, compares calorie intake with calories burned, and also alerts you if you aren't drinking enough.
An engineering sample of the Ninkear M8_226V has surfaced, packing Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 5 226V, front-mounted OCuLink, and USB4 in a 128Γ128 mm chassis β directly addressing the USB4 and OCuLink gaps flagged in our AMD M8 review.
Perhaps the most surprising cell phone of the year comes from Commodore, as the Callback 8020 exudes full-on retro charm with its transparent case, wired headphones, and T9 keyboard. Since most Android apps run on it, the Callback 8020 could theoretically replace a regular smartphone.
Windows 11 users can now log directly into a new "Xbox mode". Xbox mode replaces Windows 11's normal UI with a controller-friendly UI that can integrate multiple game stores like Steam and Epic. Xbox mode also frees up some resources to improve gaming performance. However, the end result is rather disappointing.
With the Aquos R11, Sharp has unveiled one of the most unusual smartphones on the market; not only does the device feature a unique RGB LED strip on the back, but it also boasts a Pro IGZO OLED panel manufactured by Sharp itself, which achieves an impressive refresh rate of 240 Hz.
Ayaneo has shared more details of the upcoming Pocket Micro 2. The Android handheld will feature upgrades in key areas including performance which will be handled by a Qualcomm processor.
Casio has listed the AQ230A-7DMQY on its US website for $59.95. The new variant of the long-running AQ230 ana-digi series features a white dial with silver-tone stainless steel bracelet, dual time, stopwatch, and a three-year battery life.
Citizen has expanded its vintage-inspired Rolan collection with the new AW2110-14Z. Featuring a salmon dial, a 41mm stainless-steel case, and the brand's Eco-Drive solar-powered movement, the latest model delivers classic dress-watch styling for $395.
The 150W Multi-port GaN Power Adapter is a new fast charger from Lenovo, and it's now available in China. It has a launch price of CNY 339, around $50, and the charging brick comes with a three-port design.
The Logitech G316 X wired gaming keyboard aims to virtually eliminate latency. Buyers can customize the accessoryβs mechanical switches, as well as its RGB light bar and keys. The 98% Logitech keyboard debuts on June 30th as a key component of the G3 series.
A popular wireless gaming mouse is finally seeing a long-awaited refresh. The 60-gram Logitech G305 X Superlight is now rechargeable and more versatile with Bluetooth connectivity. Its design is largely unchanged, but a Hero 44K optical sensor targets competitive gamers.
Honor has revealed the design of the upcoming X80 Pro Max battery behemoth smartphone, confirming it will be available in four color options. The reveal comes alongside a leak that has disclosed the phone's key specifications.
The 6.78-inch Tecno Spark 50 Pro is designed to be thin, with a 7.8 mm profile, and last all day thanks to a 6,000 mAh battery. The mid-range phone is drop, dust and water resistant and comes with a 50MP Sony Lytia camera.
A relatively affordable smartwatch is gaining powerful new features with a free firmware update. It introduces enhanced navigation options and a normalised pace metric for athletes, while the Amazfit Balance 2 also benefits from additional refinements.
The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 was silently announced through iF Design in February 2026. Now, the company has listed the tablet for sale. This 12.1-inch pad with a large JBL speaker starts at β¬429.01 in the EU.
Seiko has unveiled two limited-edition 5 Sports SKX watches in collaboration with San Francisco skate brand FTC. The HDB011J8 and HDB012J8 arrive in July 2026 with tight production runs of 860 and 663 pieces respectively, available only in Japan and the US.
Several Samsung foldable phones and smartwatches have just surfaced on FCC certification records. The listings point to the expected Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Watch 9 models, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, though the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide has not yet appeared.
Googleβs next Pixel Drop is expected to introduce Screen Reactions, a feature that lets creators record themselves alongside on-screen activity without having to use separate editing tools. The update may also bring Gemini Omni video tools and AI-generated music features, though Google is yet to confirm a release date.
Digital Foundry studied The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake teaser. With 1440p/60fps performance, Nintendo may struggle to offer open-world gameplay on the Switch 2. Itβs more likely that developers will prioritize quality-of-life tweaks and substantial graphical upgrades.
Vivo has revealed new camera and display details for the upcoming X Fold 6. The foldable phone is confirmed to feature a Zeiss-tuned camera system and an 8.02-inch inner display.
DJI has finally released its latest vlogging camera after months of teasers. Equipped with a new 3x zoom lens, the Osmo Pocket 4P also boasts higher dynamic range than the Osmo Pocket 4, among other differences from existing Osmo Pocket cameras.
The Intel Panther Lake series is turning everyday office and business subnotebooks into capable gaming machines powerful enough to run the latest demanding titles at decent 1080p settings.
Deal | Google's Pixel 9a is back on sale, dropping to $399 for a limited time. With nearly identical specs to the newer Pixel 10a, a bright OLED display, capable cameras, and seven years of software support, it remains one of the best mid-range smartphone deals around.
Deal | Released on August 18, 2022, Thymesia is a third-person action RPG in which you must free the kingdom of Hermes from terrifying creatures in Souls-like combat. And it is currently 75% off on Steam for a limited time.
With the memory shortage impacting budgets, some buyers are seeing unexpected relief. Microsoft has listed new Xbox games for less than what Europeans typically pay. The first-party Fable and Gears of War: E-Day pre-orders are available for β¬69.99 rather than β¬79.99.
Nimble's new Sharepower portable battery pack can be split into separate units, allowing users to literally share the power bank with a friend. Each half has a 5,000mAh battery capacity and USB-C ports for charging.
The Apple MacBook Neo seems to be giving AMD a headache, as the manufacturer's latest advertising campaign aims to show that laptops with AMD Ryzen are far superior to the budget MacBook. However, this marketing is misleading in many respects.
With the ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3, Asus aims to offer a "desktop AI supercomputer." The workstation features an Nvidia processor with 72 ARM cores and an Nvidia Grace Blackwell Ultra GPU with a memory bandwidth of 7.1 TB/s.
Once again, the partnership with Elon Musk has allowed Samsung to broaden its portfolio further. The company has been working with Neuralink to develop the next generation of brain chips, and production is expected to start early next year.
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge packs a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, and two USB 4 ports into a 12.3-millimeter-thin laptop. The Galaxy Book6 Edge is now available in stores.
The Honor X70 Pro Max has launched in China just a week before the release of the Honor X80 Pro Max. The new phone packs a 120Hz OLED display, a pretty big battery, and an advanced network antenna design.
Many notebook manufacturers talk about sustainability and long product lifespans. At the same time, one feature that could significantly improve both has all but disappearedβexcept on a single current business laptop.
An insider has shared thoughts on what Microsoft could do with Project Helix to keep costs down. The next-generation Xbox could become an industry first to ship without a controller.
In this big "Best of", we present the absolute frontrunners from Notebookcheck's latest test wave. Having put a total of 46 new notebooks through their paces in the last few months, we have now picked the most exciting ones. So, with your permission, allow us to bring the best laptops into the limelight.
Update | Square Enix releases a free progress-carrying demo for The Adventures of Elliot, ditching turn-based combat for real-time action ahead of its June 18 launch. Update: The first review has dropped.
The Oppo Find N6 noticeably improves the foldable concept: an almost invisible fold, powerful hardware and long battery life meet minor weaknesses in cooling and camera equipment.
Astronomers have discovered a super-Neptune with one of the lowest densities ever found. But while this discovery is important, further studies will need to be conducted to better understand this celestial object.
The first tablet of the ThinkTab series and the ThinkPadβs βAndroidβ counterpart is a real hidden gem. The mid-range tablet was launched quietly with almost no coverage. Given its excellent specs, the Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 is certainly not just for business user.
Baseus has launched a successor to the RD1 11-in-1 docking station from a couple of years ago. The Pro model offers 15 connectivity options for a heftier price tag.
In June 2026, RAM in Germany already costs more than four times as much as it did a year ago. While prices are no longer rising as quickly as they did over the winter, the DRAM crisis continues to worsen, with 32 GB of RAM already costing well over β¬300.
Although some reviews have called Dragon's Dogma 2 an "unforgettable adventure," its DLC policy and performance have been criticized by some fans. Capcom is now making amends by permanently lowering the game's price, likely not least to fuel the hype for the upcoming expansion.
Xbox strategy chief Matthew Ball clarified that his recent comments were misinterpreted and did not signal plans to introduce intrusive in-game ads, stressing that βinterrupting the gameplay experience would be bad.β
Citizen has just unveiled its first Disney Moana watch, and it's timed to the upcoming film release (July 10). The limited-edition Eco-Drive model features wave motifs, a mother-of-pearl dial, and a teal leather strap, and ships in a collectible box set with a commemorative pin.
The Oppo AI Pen complements the Find N6 ecosystem with a smart stylus for writing, highlighting, and AI-powered note-taking. It is particularly useful for productive work on the large inner display.
Microsoft may be considering financing to make Xbox console prices more palatable. A Better xCloud datamine revealed a buy now, pay later option through PayPal or Klarna. Payments for games or the Series X, S, or upcoming Project Helix would be split into interest-free, monthly installments.
The UK government plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms from 2027. However, there are doubts surrounding the enforcement and effectiveness of such a ban in view of the mixed results in Australia.
Deal | The GMKtec K16, which launched earlier in 2026, is currently enjoying an early Prime Day discount. This AMD mini PC with OCuLink and 32GB of RAM is currently down to $639.98, which is its lowest price on Amazon
Action cameras are featuring increasingly larger sensors and, in some cases, even features like a variable aperture or a flip-out display. The Movmax Vintage camera cage is designed to transform high-end action cameras like the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 or the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro into compact cameras.
The brand-new Vezerlezer WK2 EDC flashlight isnβt just magnetic and equipped with a USB-C port for charging; this compact, rain-resistant gadget also features a UV light, a laser, and a larger floodlight in white and red.
Contrary to what many expected, the iPhone Ultra will not launch in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but rather many months later. A report from Taiwan, based on information from Apple's supply chain, also reveals the expected starting prices of the most expensive iPhone ever.
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, equipped with the brand-new Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 32 GB of RAM, an 80 Wh battery, and an 8-inch, 120 Hz 1080p touchscreen, is one of the most powerful gaming handhelds on the market. MSI has now confirmed the price of the handheld.
Deal | Drone Perspective is a tactical game played from an unusual perspective β namely, that of a drone. The current 20% Steam discount brings the gameβs price down to around $10 for the first time.
While SpaceX is earning new business for its Starlink satellite constellation with the State Department signing it up as their default disaster communications service provider, it also now has shareholders to report to. It has therefore removed several freebies and perks it offered prior to the IPO.
The OneXPlayer X2 and Apex Air have been showcased in an event held in China. These are new gaming handhelds powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Intel's top-end handheld APU that's positioned against the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme.
HBO is apparently looking for an actor to play Colin Creevey β a character many probably only remember as one of the students petrified by the Basilisk in the second film. For some fans, this is fueling further hopes for a more faithful Harry Potter series.
OnePlus has confirmed the first model in its new smartphone series. The OnePlus N6 is set to launch in India, and its first teaser image shows the device in multiple color options.
The Legion Tab Gen 5 is Lenovo's latest Android gaming tablet. It packs the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 alongside 12 GB of RAM. This combination results in impressive performance, as the Legion Tab Gen 5 is shown to emulate console and PC games quite well.
Forza players on Reddit are frustrated with the current online meta, which appears to be dominated above all by one vehicle: the Honda Beat. However, its strength is not only down to its specs, but also to the carβs tuning potential.
Given the expected price of the Steam Machine, some fans now want Valve to bring back an accessory it once offered: the Steam Link β but in a modernized form.
After a previous leak revealed the possible embargo date for the Steam Machine, more concrete details have now emerged regarding the planned unveiling and the start of reservations. According to the new information, Valve could officially present its living room PC in less than two weeks.
The Vivo Watch GT 2 is finally available in Europe. The smartwatch looks similar to the Apple Watch, but Vivo touts a battery life of up to 25 days and impressive features, including a bright 2,400-nit AMOLED display.
Ayaneo has revealed that its smallest horizontal handheld, the Pocket Micro will be getting a successor. It hasn't revealed any technical details nor has it shared any images of the device, but that might happen soon.
Deal | Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 5090 at a starting price of $1,999. However, due to the AI craze, the RTX 5090 price shot up quite quickly. Currently, buying an RTX 5090 at MSRP is practically impossible. Newegg is now selling an ABS Kaze gaming PC, which brings an RTX 5090 at a reasonable price.
Garmin has released Garmin Express 7.29.0, a new update for its smartwatch companion software. The update addresses multiple bugs and improves device management, including syncing, map updates, and content handling.
The Minix N304-AI has been introduced as a new affordable mini PC with an Intel Wildcat Lake processor. It's powered by the Core 3 304, which is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Launch and pricing details are yet to be officially shared.
Deal | Geekom has officially discounted its A8 mini PC, whose AMD Ryzen 7 APU and Radeon 780M iGPU provide excellent performance for office, productivity, and even lightweight gaming use cases. With the discount code, you can get the Geekom A8 for 20% off, or just $519, until July 2.
Deal | The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is now at its lowest price ever again on Amazon after a 30% discount. The soundbar utilizes nine speakers, Dolby Atmos and Bose TrueSpace technologies to deliver the company's best surround sound experience. It can be connected to wireless Bose subwoofers for additional bass.
The competition is not sleeping, and in 2026, one rival in particular appears ready to take on Samsung's first Ultra foldable: The Vivo X Fold 6 will not only use a chipset specifically optimized for foldables, but its software is also expected to offer features that make the foldable pocket tablet an even better full PC replacement, as recent teasers show. Meanwhile, a leaker has reiterated additional specs.
Garmin has finalised a new software update for many of its high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new firmware promises to improve battery life on some models with golfing activity improvements for others.
Lenovo has launched a new 15-inch laptop globally. Equipped with a 165 Hz OLED display and AMD's Strix Halo platform, the Yoga Pro 7 15ASH11 supports up to 96 GB VRAM with dual SSD slots and an 84 Wh battery, too.
The redesigned OmniBook Ultra 14 this year gets everything right in terms of looks and performance, but the new keyboard layout takes some getting used to.
An industry report from South Korea suggests a significant difference between the more compact and wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 on the one hand, and the "Ultra" version of the classic foldable form factor on the other. According to the report, the wider iPhone Ultra competitor from South Korea appears to be significantly less prone to creases than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Asus has launched a portable Bluetooth speaker in China with a similar form factor as the JBL Go 5. It also costs significantly less than JBL's speaker while having some identical features such as Bluetooth 6.0 and Auracast support.
CD Projekt Red looks intent on expanding its presence on smartphones. A report about a new free-to-play multiplayer The Witcher game has emerged. The PC and mobile title would offer an alternative to the story-driven The Witcher 3, with a focus on combat.
Deal | Disciples: Liberation is an RPG where your mission is to explore a world that is as dangerous as it is mysterious. Every choice you make will have consequences, and youβll need to use the right strategies.
A new, free watch face provides World Cup 2026 score tracking with real-time match updates, standings, rankings and headlines. Available solely for Wear OS 6 devices, the watch face lets users customize it around a favorite national teamβs colors and flag.
The Nintendo Direct trailer failed to explain how developers will reimagine a classic Zelda game. A Google search result provides hints ahead of the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date. The metadata may suggest that Nintendo will take a conservative approach, as with Star Fox.
Deal | The Acer Predator Helios AI is a flagship gaming laptop with expensive but future-proof components such as the RTX 5090 and an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. Thanks to a markdown of 14% or $500, the 16-inch notebook is now on sale for its lowest price in a while.
Months before launch, early traces of two of next year's likely most important camera flagship rivals have appeared in databases. Model numbers have been discovered for both the Samsung Galaxy S27 and an initial Xiaomi 18 model, with major changes to the lineup becoming apparent for the latter in particular.
A new pendant aims to introduce the next health metric for wearable-style tracking, monitoring real-time sun exposure while offering sunscreen reminders, shade alerts, vitamin D targets and after-sun guidance.
The Asus a-bean 100W is a new GaN charger that has been launched in China. Priced at CNY 179, around $27, this power adapter has a four-port configuration, featuring three USB-C ports. It also sports a slim form factor.
After releasing Xring O1 about a year ago, Xiaomi is set to return with a direct successor. This new chipset is expected to be branded as Xring O3 and will power several devices with wider adoption tipped, compared to last year's SoC at least.
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