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Huion launches affordable 22-inch QHD Wacom alternative pen display with 90 Hz refresh rate and RGB ambient lighting

Huion has officially released the new Kamvas 22 Gen 3, rounding out its line-up of pen displays for digital artists, animators, and designers. The Kamvas 22 Gen 3 boasts a number of upgrades over the older Kamvas 22 series, including Pen Tech 4.0, a high refresh rate, a fully laminated display, and high colour accuracy.

SayoDevice O3C mini: A Hall effect keypad for rhythm games like osu! and Geometry Dash

Designed specifically for latency-sensitive titles like osu! and Geometry Dash, the Sayodevice O3C mini features three magnetic Hall-effect keys with a customizable actuation point of just 0.05 mm. The keypad also includes a built-in IPS display, a rotary encoder, and hot-swappable switches, currently retailing for under $30 on AliExpress.

Only $8: Two INIU 30 W dual-port fast chargers for iPhone and Android with two cables are on sale on Amazon US

Deal | A 30 W INIU Type-C charger pack is on sale on Amazon for less than $10. The pack contains two dual-port fast chargers and two cables. The chargers fully support the iPhone 16 series, the iPhone 17 series, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphones, and more. You can even use the charges with the MacBook Air.

Gentoo-based MocaccinoOS 26.03 now available with the 6.12.74 kernel and various other updates

Loaded with the long-term support kernel labeled 6.12.74, MocaccinoOS 26.03 also includes Mesa 25.3.5, out-of-the-box support for RTW89, documentation improvements, including the MocaccinoOS manual now shipping with each ISO, and more. The ISO files available come with KDE, MATE, XFCE, and GNOME, as well as a minimal version.

Live distro Oreon 10-2603 intros the Centrio installer while switching from XFS to Btrfs

Oreon, the live Linux distro based on AlmaLinux and born in the USA, is back with a new update. While keeping the decade-long support pledge and the custom-themed GNOME desktop, it moves from XFS to Btrfs and replaces the Anaconda installer with Centrio. Version 2603 also sports updated branding and logos, automatic Nvidia driver setup, and more.

NGL, Nvidia's GeForce Now India showcase was genuinely impressive, but it left us with more questions than answers

Nvidia will soon be launching its GeForce Now service in India, and we had a chance to take an early sneak peek at the service. The technology demo felt very promising and has the potential to be a good hit, but many details about the service are still anybody's guess despite a Q1 2026 launch promise.

SpaceX launches Starlink Mobile 5G cell phone carrier service to rival T-Mobile directly

SpaceX has launched Starlink Mobile, a standalone carrier service aimed at delivering 5G connectivity directly to standard cell phones worldwide via its direct-to-cell satellite network. Starlink's next-gen V2 satellites will beam up to 150 Mbps download speeds directly to phones equipped with modems like Qualcomm’s new Release 19 X105 unit.

New Anker foldable 3-in-1 charging accessory coming to more countries soon

Anker has announced the European release of the Prime Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1, MagGo, AirCool, Foldable). Launched in the US in January 2026, this portable accessory is designed to charge a phone, smartwatch and earbuds simultaneously. Plus, its fan system ensures that device temperatures do not exceed 37Β°C (~99Β°F) while charging.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 debuts with Snapdragon X2 Elite and more lightweight 1.1 kg chassis

In addition to the standard T14 and T16, Lenovo also updates the more premium T series model, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7. The new version comes with the latest CPUs, which includes Intel Panther Lake, AMD Gorgon Point, but also the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite. Additionally, Lenovo has revamped the design, making it more repairable, lightweight and convenient to use by adding a USB-C port on the right side.

Honor Robot Phone showcased with AI buddy and robotic camera, teasing lifelike interactions as a daily companion

The Honor Robot Phone integrates an AI buddy with an on-screen avatar for use as a daily driver. The AI can control the 200 MP, 3-axis gimbal camera to see and interact expressively with others while capturing videos with cinematic quality thanks to ARRI Image Science. The humanoid Honor Robot was also teased at MWC 2026.

Magic V6: Honor beats Apple, Google, Oppo and Samsung in revealing first next-gen foldable

Honor has now fully revealed its new foldable smartphone. Arriving before the Galaxy Z Fold8, Oppo Find N6 or the Apple iPhone Fold, among others, the Honor Magic V6 is thinner, more powerful and has a bigger battery than the Magic V5. Honor has included other upgrades too, albeit with a camera system that has been left treading water.

Kingbull launches new Ranger off-road e-bike with vintage-style design, cruise control, and $789 introductory price

The Ranger is the new off-road electric bike from Kingbull and is now officially available for purchase in the global market. The vintage-style fat-tire e-bike ships with a 750 W brushless hub motor from Bafang, a massive 864 Wh battery, 5 speed modes, cruise control, hydraulic disc brakes, and up to a 350 lbs (158.7 kg) maximum payload capacity.

"Thrilling to the last drop": Vampire RPG drops from $40 to $4 on Steam for the first time

Deal | The dark role-playing game Vampyr puts you in the shoes of a doctor who has just been turned into a vampire. Set during the Spanish flu pandemic, the title confronts you with a constant moral dilemma – will you save lives or feed on your patients? The Steam Deck-verified game is now available on Steam with a 90% discount for the first time.

Samsung launches 5,000 mAh magnetic power bank with kickstand for Galaxy S26 series

Update | The new Qi2 Magnet Wireless Battery Pack is Samsung's first magnetic power bank. Announced at Galaxy Unpacked, it delivers up to 15W wireless charging for the new Galaxy S26 and S25 series while adding convenient extras like a built-in kickstand and a 25W USB-C port. Update: Best Buy has now listed the battery pack, confirming its US pricing.

Astell & Kern unveils PD20 portable digital audio player with built-in hearing test for personalized high-resolution music playback

Astell & Kern has unveiled the quad-DAC PD20 digital audio player for high-resolution music enthusiasts, supporting both balanced and unbalanced headphones along with DSD512 and PCM 768 kHz lossless streams. Its standout feature is a built-in hearing test, enabling optimized sound for every user.

Citizen's new limited-edition "Ana-Digi Temp" watches blend retro-futuristic flair with playful nostalgia

Citizen is reviving one of its most delightfully over-engineered ’80s watches with two new limited-edition Ana-Digi Temp models. Packed with analog sub-dials, LCD screens, and a thermometer, the retro-futuristic Playground Edition blends neon nostalgia with gadget-era charm. Each version is limited to just 500 units.

New Galaxy S26 Ultra display feature sparks backlash as fans claim Privacy Display affects brightness and anti-reflective coating

The new Privacy Display is one of the main highlights of the Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, some users are concerned that the Privacy Display negatively impacts the brightness and anti-reflective coating of the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Galaxy S25 Ultra. These concerns seem largely overblown.

Waveshare: New 4.3-inch smart display features Wi-Fi 6, a touchscreen, and an optional 5MP camera

A new 4.3-inch touchscreen display can be used as an affordable smart home control panel or an AI edge terminal for a professional-looking, DIY setup. It combines a capacitive IPS touchscreen, dual microphones, an onboard audio codec, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, making it suitable for voice-enabled dashboards, IoT controllers, and interactive HMI applications.

Steam hype before launch: New extraction shooter starts free β€œServer Slam” and surpasses Arc Raiders

Bungie’s new extraction shooter Marathon, set to launch on March 5 and already available for pre-order, is currently the third best-selling game on Steam in the United States. From February 28, players can try the game for free during the final test phase – the β€œServer Slam” – which grants several days of open access.

Arch-based Bluestar Linux 6.18.9 drops with a new kernel, Firefox 148, LibreOffice 26.2.1, and more

Advertised as an operating system "that provides a breadth of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing aesthetics," Bluestar Linux has just been updated to version 6.18.9. Its highlights include LibreOffice 26.2.1, the 6.18.13 kernel, the Nvidia driver with version number 590.48.01, Firefox 148, Chromium 145.0.7632.116, and more.

AI aims to make Burger King staff more friendly – Reddit responds with heavy criticism

Burger King is testing an AI assistant integrated into employees’ headsets – a system designed not only to streamline operations but also to assess how friendly staff are during customer interactions. The trial has sparked strong criticism on Reddit, where many users describe the technology as AI-driven surveillance.

Paramount set to own Warner Brothers after "superior" bid over Netflix agreement

Paramount Skydance upped the ante with a bid valued at $111 billion in order to buy 100% of Warner Bros. Discovery. This is significantly higher than the initial $82.7 billion agreement between Netflix and WBD announced in December last year. Netflix refused to offer more and Paramount will need to wait for the final verdict from international regulatory agencies and the US DoJ.

Unbloated Network – Replacing your ISP router: Installing OpenWRT on an x86 PC (part 3)

Many ISP-provided routers are closed black boxes with limited functionality. In part 3 of my β€œUnbloated Network” project, I show how to install OpenWRT on an x86 PC to replace the Vodafone router with your own hardware. Step by step, we’ll set up the latest stable release, including image selection, Linux-based installation, and partition expansion.

Nitecore Carbo: 20,000mAh power bank is waterproof and sports a display

IWA | (Update: 11.3 oz instead of 13.4 oz) Nitecore has expanded its Carbo series with an especially large 20,000mAh model that offers more capacity than other 20K power banks. Even so, it is still portable and weighs about 11.3 oz. However, that still makes the gadget heavier than the cold-resistant sister model, which is somewhat unsuitable for laptops.

128 GB RAM monster with SteamOS: Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet proves to be plenty fast for AAA gaming

The Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP is a special edition of the 2025 ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet. Featuring a stunning Death Stranding-inspired design, a 13.4-inch 180 Hz IPS display, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, and 128 GB of RAM, the ROG Flow Z13-KJP is built to impress. The tablet has now been tested with SteamOS installed.

Casio unveils compact monochrome G-Shock with metallic ring bezel and gold accents

Casio’s new monochrome G-Shock GMA-P2126W-8A combines a sleek dark gray design with subtle gold accents and a metallic dial for a refined yet rugged look. Despite its compact, lightweight build, it retains hallmark G-Shock toughness, along with world time, Super Illuminator lighting, and everyday digital tools. It launches in Japan this March, with global availability expected to follow.

Stop Killing Games launches EU and US watchdog NGOs as Ross Scott says "I think we're going to win this"

Stop Killing Games founder Ross Scott says the campaign to prevent publishers from making purchased games unplayable is gaining momentum, after the EU Citizens’ Initiative β€œStop Destroying Videogames” cleared 1.3 million valid signatures and is now headed for a European Commission response by 27 July.

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.

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