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Samsung Galaxy S26 launches as a new compact Android flagship smartphone with seven-year update promise

Samsung has officially launched its latest compact Android flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S26, at the Galaxy Unpacked event. A direct successor to the Galaxy S25 ships with a compact 120 Hz AMOLED display, a small 4,300 mAh battery, and a 50 MP OIS-enabled primary camera. Plus, the company promises seven major OS updates for the S26 series.

Resident Evil: Requiem first impressions - Pathtracing for the masses?

Video | The latest installment of the popular horror-/action game franchise brings us a new, exciting story, with characters both old and new, and also features path tracing for super-realistic visuals. We had the chance to try the game before release to give you some early gameplay impressions, and some performance testing with a mobile RTX 5090 and RTX 5060 ... with surprising results.

Battlefield 6: Few players remain despite new season – here’s why

The second season of Battlefield 6 launched on February 17 – significantly later than originally planned. The release had initially been scheduled for January but was postponed at short notice. Early impressions of the new content are cautiously optimistic. However, a look at player numbers and community reactions indicates that the shooter’s fundamental problems remain unresolved.

BH Atom+ NX SUV urban-focused e-bike launches with Performance Line CX motor and 195 km range

BH Bikes has introduced the new urban-focused electric bike, the Atom+ NX SUV. Unlike the Atom+ NX, it’s equipped with a Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a large 800 Wh battery, offering 100 Nm of torque and a maximum of 195 km (121 miles) of range on a single charge. Plus, it offers a city hybrid alloy frame and a built-in Kiox 300 display.

CIA is said to have warned top tech executives as early as 2023 of economic crisis risk tied to China-Taiwan escalation

According to a report by The New York Times, US intelligence agencies warned senior technology executives in a classified 2023 briefing about a potential escalation between China and Taiwan. Officials cautioned that such a conflict could trigger the most severe global economic crisis since the Great Depression.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Early photo comparison with iPhone 17 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro

We are just moments away from the official Galaxy Unpacked event, at which point Samsung fans will finally get their hands on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. In the meantime, a reviewer with early access has shown how well the device fares against the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo X300 Pro in terms of camera performance. Photos captured with the S26 Ultra’s 24 MP camera have now been analysed and compared with shots taken with the S25 Ultra’s 12 MP camera.

High performance, fair price: Peladn HO5 Mini-PC scores with a strong price-performance ratio

The Peladn HO5 positions itself as a powerful mini PC under $1,000 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M and OCuLink for eGPU upgrades. Our test shows how well the powerful CPU/iGPU combination, efficiency and suitability for everyday use perform in practice - and where the limits lie in terms of upgradeability and noise character.

YouTube’s $7.99 Premium Lite gains background playback and offline viewing

YouTube is adding background playback and offline downloads to its $7.99-per-month Premium Lite plan, features that were previously exclusive to the full Premium tier. The update makes the lower-cost subscription more practical for everyday use, especially for multitasking and offline viewing. However, Premium Lite will still include limited ads on certain content.

Inkplate 13Spectra: A 13.3-inch six-color e-Paper display based on ESP32-S3

Soldered Electronics has launched a new e-Paper display via Crowd Supply. Dubbed the Inkplate 13Spectra, the ESP32-S3-based board features a massive 13.3-inch six-color E-Ink Spectra panel designed for standalone operation without a Raspberry Pi. The platform also supports battery-powered use, offering up to 40–50 days of runtime on a single charge.

Inkplate 13SPECTRA: A 13.3-inch six-color e-Paper display based on ESP32-S3

Soldered Electronics has launched a new e-Paper display via Crowd Supply. Dubbed the Inkplate 13SPECTRA, the ESP32-S3-based board features a massive 13.3-inch six-color E-Ink Spectra panel designed for standalone operation without a Raspberry Pi. The platform also supports battery-powered use, offering up to 40–50 days of runtime on a single charge.

17+ hour battery, 32 GB RAM, 41% off: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura in "Open-Box Excellent" condition is on sale at Best Buy

Deal | The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is a long-lasting thin-and-light Windows laptop with Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V under the hood. The laptop can now be yours at a big 41% discount, as Best Buy is offering the Slim 7i 15 Aura Edition in "Open-Box Excellent" condition at less than $900.

Official: New Honor Magic V6 to surpass Pixel 10 Pro Fold as first IP69 certified foldable

Honor has begun teasing the Magic V6 globally ahead of its MWC 2026 debut in Barcelona. With a strengthened hinge, reduce crease visibility and an improved anti-reflective coating, the Magic V6 should easily distinguish itself from the current Magic V5. Honor has confirmed that the Magic V6 will beat the current market leader when it comes to water resistance, too.

Major shake-up at Xbox: Insider speaks of historic job cuts and a β€œdagger” in the console’s back

After the unexpected leadership shake-up at Xbox, an alleged insider leak is adding to the uncertainty. While new chief Asha Sharma has promised a renewed focus on creativity and hardware following the departures of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, the source warns of large-scale layoffs and a bleak future for the Xbox console.

Jim Keller's Royal Core project: Intel is actively developing Unified Cores to ditch separate P and E-cores in future CPU architectures

Jim Keller's Royal Core project was reportedly dismantled by Intel into individual technologies that could be used in different CPU architectures. One of these technologies was a Unified Core design that would see Intel ditch separate P and E-cores. It has now come to light that Intel is indeed working on Unified Cores.

Best smartphone camera of 2026: These Galaxy S26 Ultra alternatives could make Samsung's life difficult

CheckMag | Even Samsung’s most loyal fans have likely noticed that the South Korean company may no longer offer the best camera-focused flagship phone due to minor incremental upgrades over the past years. After the Galaxy S26 Ultra launches, three other flagship phones in are already waiting in the wings and could become a serious threat to Samsung in 2026. Alongside new Xiaomi 17 Ultra teasers, a leaker is currently highlighting what to expect from the Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra.

Lenovo warns partners of upcoming price hikes across several product lines, including commercial PCs and servers

According to a recent letter circulated by Lenovo, the company will soon introduce price hikes affecting its IDG and ISG groups responsible for commercial PCs and data center infrastructure respectively. This was done, unsurprisingly, to keep up with the volatility surrounding the DRAM industry in particular.

Google is quietly killing Android's weather app experience

Google is phasing out Android’s longtime Weather app experience and redirecting users to a redesigned Google Search results page instead. While the new interface still shows forecasts, air quality, and AI-generated summaries, it lacks the fast, native feel of the original full-screen weather view. The change leaves most Android users without a proper first-party weather app, unless they own a Pixel.

Steam: World War strategy from a different perspective (93% positive) now cheaper than ever

Deal | The Warfare Legacy Collection brings back the classic Flash-based World War strategy games Warfare 1917 and Warfare 1944 in remastered form, adding a new Battle of the Bulge campaign. Instead of the traditional isometric perspective, it adopts a distinctive side-scrolling view. The collection holds a 93% positive rating on Steam and is now 25% off for the first time, bringing the price down to around $7.50.

Fears of stronger AI focus at Xbox: Microsoft Gaming CEO steps down – former CoreAI head takes over

Phil Spencer is stepping down as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, while Xbox President Sarah Bond is also leaving the company. Asha Sharma, formerly head of Microsoft’s CoreAI division, will assume leadership. Her appointment has sparked concern within the community, with many fearing a stronger push toward generative AI.

New Citizen Tsuyosa x seconde/seconde/ limited edition watch features a katana minute hand, blue sunray dial, and automatic Caliber 8210

Citizen’s latest Tsuyosa collaboration with seconde/seconde/ gives the popular sport-luxury automatic a sharp twist, literally. The limited edition pairs a vivid blue sunray dial with a pixel-art katana minute hand that appears to slice straight through the hour markers, all powered by Citizen’s automatic Caliber 8210.

Without 48 GB VRAM: Asus launching new 14-inch gaming laptop soon in the US

Retailers have indicated that Asus will be bringing its first Strix Halo-powered 14-inch gaming laptop to the US soon. Thanks to AMD's Radeon 8060S iGPU, the gaming laptop does without a dGPU altogether. Retailers have confirmed that the FA401EA version of the TUF Gaming A14 will not be available in the US with the option of setting 48 GB VRAM like in other countries.

Aventon’s new Ramblas ADV electric mountain bike debuts with 90-mile range

Aventon has launched the Ramblas ADV, an electric hardtail mountain bike with 29-inch wheels. The company’s new e-bike houses its in-house A100 mid-drive motor and a 708 Wh battery, which is said to offer 100 Nm of torque and up to 90 miles (145 km) of range on a single charge. Plus, it features four assist modes, including Eco, Trail, Auto, and Turbo.

Casio releasing new slim Edifice metal watches in Europe

The Casio Edifice EFB-109D-3AV and EFB-109D-5AV watches have been officially confirmed for release in various EU countries. These motorsports-inspired watches have slim stainless steel casing with a matching bezel and strap, with different colored gradated dials. Features of the analog model include three hands, a basic date display and 100 m water resistance.

Major Nvidia announcement: New chips will "surprise the world"

Nvidia has announced a special chip reveal at GTC 2026. CEO Jensen Huang spoke of processors that will β€œsurprise the world.” All indications suggest the focus will be on AI hardware rather than new consumer graphics cards. The next Rubin generation, likely paired with HBM4 memory and advanced integration technology, is considered a strong contender for the unveiling.

Content creator hidden gem? QHD display in the XMG Apex 17 delivers extremely accurate colors after calibration

The XMG Apex 17 is primarily an extremely fast RTX 5060 gaming laptopβ€”but after calibration, its QHD display reveals surprisingly strong qualities for content creators. With full DCI-P3 coverage and very low DeltaE values, the panel achieves excellent color accuracy. This means the powerful 17-inch laptop could be appealing not only for gamers, but also for photo and video editing.

Luckfox 16-inch 4K 120Hz portable touch monitor offers 100% sRGB coverage

This new 16-inch portable touchscreen monitor from Luckfox promises sharp visuals and smooth motion with its 3840 Γ— 2400 (4K) IPS panel, 120Hz refresh rate, and 178-degree viewing angle. According to the manufacturer, the display can be used with laptops, smartphones, single-board computers, and game consoles, though performance will depend on the connected device.

Keychron K3 HE and K3 Ultra low-profile keyboard launch reveals sleek wood-accents, surprisingly low prices, and specs galore

Keychron has officially launched the K3 HE and K3 Ultra wireless magnetic and mechanical keyboards, both of which boast sleek, low-profile designs with elegant rosewood accents, revealing rather reasonable retail pricing and a full spec sheet. Within hours, the Kickstarter campaign has earned more than five times its original goal.

Tesla regulatory credit revenue set to fall drastically as U.S. government nixes EV fuel factor multiplier

The U.S. government has targeted inflated electric car efficiency counts with the removal of the advantageous petroleum equivalency multiplier under the CAFE standard. It not only encouraged EV production but also inflated Tesla's fleet efficiency numbers in terms of regulatory credits available to sell to other automakers.

RTX 5060 laptop runs 60% quieter in Entertainment Mode with only 12% performance loss: XMG Apex 17 tested

High-performance gaming laptops are often loudβ€”but the XMG Apex 17 proves that quiet gaming doesn’t have to mean slow gaming. In our testing, switching from Performance mode to Entertainment mode reduces fan noise by up to 60%, while gaming performance drops by only 10 to 12 percent. Here’s how much speed you really loseβ€”and whether quiet mode is the better choice for everyday gaming.

New Seiko 5 Sports x Supercars Limited Edition GMT watch launched with 4R34 caliber and carbon-fibre patterned dial

Seiko’s latest limited edition leans hard into its racing roots. Built to mark 10 years with the Supercars Championship, the new Seiko 5 Sports SSK057K adds a GMT complication, a carbon-fibre patterned dial, and bright red accents to the familiar 4R34-powered platform. It’s limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide.

Abxylute unveils N6 and N9C Switch 2-compatible controllers with Hall Effect joysticks and programmable buttons

Abxylute has launched the N6 deck-style controller alongside the N9C in the global market. Both models share very similar features, including built-in gyro motion control, vibration feedback, drift-free Hall Effect joysticks, turbo functionality, custom button mapping, and a dedicated C button for system features.

XMG Apex 17 gets significantly more expensive: fastest RTX 5060 laptop now starts above €2,000

The XMG Apex 17 is one of the fastest gaming laptops equipped with a GeForce RTX 5060β€”but that level of performance comes at a price, and that price is now climbing even higher. Manufacturer Schenker has increased the base price to €2,049. This suddenly puts the RTX-5060 laptop into the same pricing territory as some RTX-5070-Ti models. This article explains what’s behind the price increase and whether the Apex 17 is still worth considering.

Samsung Galaxy S26: Smart camera features instead of new camera hardware

The word "smartphone" is the central focus of each of the three new teaser videos released by Samsung a week before the Galaxy Unpacked launch event on February 25, 2026. While the videos highlight new camera features and the "brightest Galaxy camera system ever," they cleverly disguise the fact that Samsung's camera hardware itself will likely remain largely unchanged.

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