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Jun 23
The Meta Glasses are available in three different designs.

Meta Glasses launch for $299 with 12 MP camera, 3K video, and live translation

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.
Hannes Brecher, 23 Jun 2026 20:37
A screengrab from Dragon Age Inquistion

Former Dragon Age writer warns against AI in game development

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.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Jun 2026 20:34
A portrait of Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash at 69

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.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 23 Jun 2026 20:11
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 now supports HyperCharge as well

We took a look at the new update: This $226 Garmin Fenix alternative just got even better

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.
Silvio Werner, 23 Jun 2026 20:10
The Ugreen Nexode Pro 25,000 mAh power bank offers a maximum of 200 W output

Deal | Ugreen’s Nexode Pro power bank with 25,000 mAh hits all-time low price at Amazon

The Ugreen Nexode Pro 25,000 mAh power bank has received an attractive discount thanks to Amazon’s 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.
Abhinav Fating, 23 Jun 2026 20:02
According to a leaker, the 10x telephoto on the Oppo Find X10 Ultra will be enhanced by a larger sensor.

Find X10 Ultra: How Oppo wants to improve its exclusive 10x Hasselblad telephoto camera

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.
Alexander Fagot, 23 Jun 2026 19:47
Huawei's latest smartwatch features a design inspired by the Apple Watch.

Huawei unveils smartwatch with 2,500-nit display, 10-day battery, and design inspired by Apple Watch

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.
Hannes Brecher, 23 Jun 2026 18:56
EcoFlow has unveiled several new products, including the Stream 2 series.

EcoFlow Stream 2: Successor to the decentralized plug-in solar solution delivers up to 5,000 W

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.
Marcus Schwarten, 23 Jun 2026 18:47
Banner showing Steam Machine sold out at Komodo Station

Steam Machine sold out in Asia despite high price, as Valve store skips reservations

Demand for Valve’s 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.
Adam Corsetti, 23 Jun 2026 18:28
Anthbot is introducing two new robotic mowers that combine LiDAR, RTK, and AI vision.

New HoloSense robotic lawn mowers combine three technologies for highly precise and reliable navigation

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.
Marcus Schwarten, 23 Jun 2026 17:47
The Tecno Camon Slim features a slick design

Tecno launches new entry-level smartphone with thin and lightweight design

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.
Abhinav Fating, 23 Jun 2026 17:21
8BitDo celebrates Nintendo 64's 30th anniversary with special editions of its Retro 87 keyboard and Ultimate 2 Wireless controller

8BitDo's Retro 87 keyboard and Ultimate 2 Wireless controller launch in new colors

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.
Habeeb Onawole, 23 Jun 2026 17:21
The Steam Machine has drawn criticism on Reddit, mainly because of its high price.

Price shock: What fans think about the Steam Machine's pricing

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.
Marius Müller, 23 Jun 2026 15:07
The official Grand Theft Auto VI promotional art.

Grand Theft Auto 6 storefronts go live ahead of pre-orders

Global retailers Microsoft, PlayStation and MediaMarkt deploy placeholder pages for Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of the official June 25 pre-order date.
Darryl Linington, 23 Jun 2026 15:06
The Gen 10 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i weighs 2.643 kg (5.83 lbs.).

Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5080, 32 GB RAM is 30% off

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.
Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jun 2026 15:01
UGREEN Prime Day deals are kicked off.

From desk to pocket: UGREEN's best Prime Day deals are live, up to 45% off

Prime Day has officially kicked off, and UGREEN is offering the best deals between your desk and your pocket with discounts of up to 45 percent.
A‎d, 23 Jun 2026 15:00
Act of War: Direct Action is 60% off on Steam until June 25.

Deal | Command & Conquer alternative on a budget: Classic RTS for $1.20 on Steam

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.
Marius Müller, 23 Jun 2026 14:57
Hexarchy is 90% off on Steam until June 25.

Deal | No patience for Civilization? Compact 4X strategy game is under $2 on Steam

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.
Marius Müller, 23 Jun 2026 14:38
The Nothing Phone (4b) may only have one rear camera.

Nothing Phone (4b) launches on July 7 as Nothing's next budget phone

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.
Hannes Brecher, 23 Jun 2026 14:33
The Garmin Enduro 3 shown here could have a successor soon.

Garmin Enduro 4: Certification hints at new flagship smartwatch

The launch of the Garmin Enduro 4 is approaching, as Garmin has already had a smartwatch, which could be the Enduro 4, certified by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The certification confirms initial details about the device’s features and provides clues about the launch window.
Hannes Brecher, 23 Jun 2026 14:07
Valve plans to open SteamOS much more widely to custom-built gaming PCs starting with version 3.8.

Fans can breathe a sigh of relief: Valve will let users build their own Steam Machine

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 Valve’s official Steam Machine.
Marius Müller, 23 Jun 2026 14:03
Steam Machine reservations will be assigned at random.

Steam Machine: Fans praise new reservation system – but one group is left out

Valve’s new reservation system is designed to make the Steam Machine launch more orderly and fair. The approach has gone down well with the community – but the account requirements completely exclude one group of potential buyers.
Marius Müller, 23 Jun 2026 13:53
The Retroid Pocket Nova will be available in translucent and solid colors.

Retroid shows off color lineup for Pocket Nova

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.
Habeeb Onawole, 23 Jun 2026 13:27
Oppo Pad Mini Review

OLED fans have been waiting more than a decade for this tablet

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.
Marcus Herbrich, 23 Jun 2026 12:57
The official key art from Frostpunk 2 Breach of Trust.

Frostpunk 2 turns up the heat with Breach of Trust launch

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.
Darryl Linington, 23 Jun 2026 12:40
Stormcraft Sirius gaming PC comes with six ARGB fans.

Deal | This sub-$1,000 prebuilt gaming PC tramples Steam Machine with 36% faster GPU, 2x storage

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.
Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jun 2026 12:24
The Stormcraft Phantom gaming PC comes with 360 mm AIO water cooling.

Deal | RTX 5080 prebuilt gaming PC with 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD enjoys 10% or $300 discount

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.
Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jun 2026 10:32
Urtuk: The Desolation

Deal | This open-world RPG, loved by 87% of players, is only $1.95 on Steam

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 — 86% off — until June 24. Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with full controller support.
Anubhav Sharma, 23 Jun 2026 10:08
The official Capcom company logo.

Capcom Spotlight digital showcase scheduled for June 25

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.
Darryl Linington, 23 Jun 2026 10:08
Open top cat box

Deal | Prime Day pet tech: Two heavily discounted Oneisall upgrades that actually work

No more scooping and breathing fur! These previously reviewed Oneisall devices tackle some of the worst parts of pet life.
Stephen Pereyra, 23 Jun 2026 09:15
According to a reliable leaker, the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a camera upgrade that will be clearly visible, even from the outside.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro: Noticeable camera upgrade all but confirmed

A highly reliable leaker has corroborated various past rumors about a major upgrade to the iPhone’s 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.
Alexander Fagot, 23 Jun 2026 09:01
Ugreen's Amazon prime day deals are live now

Deal | Amazon Prime Day deals: Ugreen offers huge discounts on chargers, docks, and more

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.
Abhinav Fating, 23 Jun 2026 09:00
The chip promises sequential read speeds of up to 10.8GB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 9.5GB/s.

Samsung reveals its first UFS 5.0 storage solution, could debut with the Galaxy S27

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 — 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.
Antony Muchiri, 23 Jun 2026 08:50
The new RedMagic gaming tablet will feature an 185Hz OLED display. Pictured: the two color options of the tab.

RedMagic details its new Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 rival

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.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Jun 2026 08:16
Geekom Prime Day deal

Deal | Massive Prime Day deals on AMD and Intel Geekom mini PCs with AMD Ryzen 9 APUs and upgradable RAM

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.
Ad‎vertising, 23 Jun 2026 08:11
The TerraMaster F4-425 Pro features a high-quality aluminum housing.

TerraMaster F4-425 Pro NAS packs 8 CPU cores, 4 HDDs, and 3 SSDs in metal body

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.
Hannes Brecher, 23 Jun 2026 08:00
The Retroid Pocket Nova will have a frosted translucent shell.

Retroid Pocket Nova: design and display specs revealed

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.
Habeeb Onawole, 23 Jun 2026 03:37
The Jsaux 6-in-1 Gaming Dock is cheaper than the Switch 2's official dock.

Jsaux launches 6-in-1 gaming dock for the Nintendo Switch 2

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.
Habeeb Onawole, 23 Jun 2026 02:59
The Xiaomi Pad 8.

Xiaomi Pad 9 leak points to global release plans and launch window

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.
Huzefa Baloch, 23 Jun 2026 02:56
Instagram Stories can now be watched directly on your TV.

Instagram for TV arrives on Samsung smart TVs in the US

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.
Jacob Fisher, 23 Jun 2026 01:35
Steam Machine shown with single-channel DDR5 memory

Steam Machine drops dual-channel memory to lower price, but specs limit performance

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 can’t enable a dual-channel memory configuration, impacting performance in some games.
Adam Corsetti, 23 Jun 2026 01:26
Jun 22
Steam Machine seen above the PS5 console

Steam Machine review finds PS5 offers better performance than Valve's gaming PC

Valve’s 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.
Adam Corsetti, 22 Jun 2026 22:52
iPhone Ultra foldable phone image render.

Squeaky iPhone Ultra hinge issue lingers as Apple greenlights its foldable display production

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.
Daniel Zlatev, 22 Jun 2026 21:57
The Steam Machine.

The Steam Machine was originally planned at around $750, but Valve says it saw a price increase similar to the Steam Deck

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.
Abdul Haddi, 22 Jun 2026 21:49
The Nothing Dream Phone doesn't have a camera bump.

Compact Nothing Dream Phone does away with punch hole and camera bump

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.
Hannes Brecher, 22 Jun 2026 21:49
Keychron V6 Ultra HE.

Keychron’s new V6 Ultra HE keyboard lets you mix magnetic and mechanical switches on the same board

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.
Antony Muchiri, 22 Jun 2026 21:32
Steam Machine mini PC with a red front panel and RGB lighting

Steam Machine tested: Red Dead Redemption 2 performs impressively at 1440p, but there are compromises

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.
Anmol Dubey, 22 Jun 2026 21:19
Upcoming watchOS 27 update will bring Siri AI to Apple Watches selling at their lowest prices ever.

Deal | Apple Watch Ultra 3, Series 11, and SE 3 hit lowest‑ever prices ahead of Siri AI upgrade

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.
David Chien, 22 Jun 2026 20:33
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025

The 2026 ROG Zephyrus G14 is an improvement, but the 2025 model for $600 less is still a very good option

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.
Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jun 2026 20:12
The Tener sodium-ion battery ESS.

First sodium-ion battery ESS with 25-year service life comes in 30 MWh modules

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.
Daniel Zlatev, 22 Jun 2026 20:02

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