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According to the latest data, Steam has broken its own concurrent user record once again, crossing the 42 million mark in early 2026.

Can software save us from deepfakes? We put six detection tools to the test with a 'Nano Banana Pro' image. The results show that current tech is easily outsmarted. Simple edits using standard software were enough to drop detection rates to almost zero.

Linux-based gaming platforms such as SteamOS continue to gain attention as alternatives to Windows. To explore how they compare in real-world use, YouTuber ETA Prime tested an all-AMD desktop PC running both Windows 11 Pro and SteamOS, examining gaming performance across several titles.

It has been over 4 months since iOS 26 was released to the public by Apple. Going by iOS versions of previous years, the latest iOS should have exceeded 50% adoption by now. However, barely 15% of iPhone users have made the upgrade to Apple's latest and greatest, as indicated by a fairly reliable source.

The Archer BE670 is a new and particularly powerful WiFi 7 router that also supports mesh networks. Numerous Ethernet ports are available, some of which feature a very high bandwidth of up to 10 Gbps.

The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air appears to be the most convincing attempt so far to fit flagship hardware into a thinner chassis without making too many compromises in terms of battery capacity and camera specs. An official launch date for the Chinese market has also been announced.

Leaked Exynos 2600 benchmarks of an actual Galaxy S26 offer an early look at the performance of the world’s first 2nm chipset. This includes the Xclipse 960 GPU benchmark, which can be compared to the Adreno 840 that is part of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 found inside the OnePlus 15.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may have been one of 2025’s biggest successes, but its development was far from easy. The developers say building the game required far more work than a more experienced team would normally need.

Larian Studios has reversed its decision to use generative AI tools in the concept art pipeline for its upcoming game Divinity, following strong community backlash and widespread concerns about artistic integrity. While pledging that no AI-generated creative assets or narrative text will appear in the final product, the studio maintains that tightly controlled AI tools may still be used to accelerate internal iteration and development workflows.

After the upcoming FSD legislation that will drastically increase the number of robotaxi permits, Elon Musk's companies are scoring more regulatory wins. This time it is SpaceX that has gotten favorable treatment by the Pentagon and FCC as it is positioning for an IPO.

GameStop plans to close an estimated 295 to 410 additional U.S. stores by early 2026, following 590 closures in fiscal 2024, as part of an ongoing “store portfolio optimization” that also includes international pullbacks. The cuts have intensified backlash after revelations that CEO Ryan Cohen could receive up to $35 billion in performance-based stock awards if the company hits aggressive market-cap and earnings targets.

The GameSir Turbo Drive was on display at CES 2026 but didn't get an official announcement. The wireless racing wheel has a yoke design and features a built-in fan that blows in a user's face in relation to the speed of their racing vehicle.

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 has arrived with a striking opening sequence that is already drawing attention online. Beyond its music and animation, fans have noticed visual references to historical artworks that appear to mirror key characters and themes from the Culling Game arc.

Asus launched refreshed versions of the Zenbook S14 and Zenbook S16 at CES 2026. However, it looks like not all configurations are meant for all regions. Based on available information, the Core Ultra X7 and Core Ultra X9 versions of the Zenbook S14 seem to be limited to the US and Europe, while Ryzen AI 5 and Ryzen AI 9 options with the Zenbook S16 are limited to Canada.

Tesla sales are expected to take a significant hit because of the premature federal tax credit expiration set by the White House administration. The EV subsidy ball is now in the individual states' court, and California will be leading the compensation game.

NASA’s IXPE has given astronomers access to the energetic environment of a white dwarf for the first time. This unprecedented event resulted in findings that beat scientists’ expectations and some that confirmed existing theories.

Using NASA’s Webb, astronomers have found a chemically primitive galaxy making dust. This is unusual given that the galaxy does not have the required ingredients. The discovery is providing insights into how early galaxies evolved and developed dust.

A new rumor suggests Sony may be working on an upgraded version of the PlayStation Portal. While nothing is confirmed yet, the rumor points to an OLED display with a high refresh rate.

Green Man Gaming has introduced a new game bundle called Indie Adventures. It features six indie games that are deemed "must-play." They all come with Steam Deck compatibility ratings and are well-received by players. All of them can be scored for just $16, making each cost around $2.3.

After memory and SSD prices surged due to the AI boom, power supplies and CPU cooling solutions now appear to be next in line for price increases, per the latest news from China.

According to a new leak, OnePlus might have now shelved its plans for two much-awaited devices. The first, a successor to the popular OnePlus Open. The second, the OnePlus 15s, which was expected to succeed last year's OnePlus 13s could also have now been canceled.

Exclusively on the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung fans can finally look forward to a small but very useful enhancement to the Galaxy camera, as reported by a reliable leaker based on his own experiments with an early Galaxy S26 Ultra test model.

Mangmi has picked up where it left off last December by revealing new details of the Pocket Max. The latest info confirms the battery specification and also includes final design changes.

Just like the previous month, the RedMagic 11 Pro+ has topped the December 2025 flagship performance charts. This Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gaming phone has a notable edge over the competition, and only two Dimensity 9500 mdoels made it to the latest ranking.

Vivo's latest gaming phone features Halo Dynamic Light, a technology that would also look great on an iPhone 18 or Galaxy S26. The colored light ring around the camera can be assigned various functions. Unlike the "Nothing" phones, the iQOO 15's LED ring is subtle, yet very useful.

The Minisforum EliteMini M2 Pro was quietly unveiled at CES 2026, now over, and it's one of the first mini PCs powered by the Panther Lake SoC series. It can be equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, which brings the capable Arc B390 iGPU.

ECS has no intention of sitting on the sidelines at CES 2026, having introduced a pack of new mini PCs which prioritize compactness. With processors ranging from quad-core Twin Lake CPUs from Team Blue to Zen 4-based Hawk Point APUs from Team Red, ECS has something for everyone in its revamped Liva Z lineup of mini PCs.

With the QXG-100G2SF-BCM, QNAP has launched a new network expansion card that is particularly fast. It provides 2 x 100 Gbps via compatible QSFP28 transceivers or a Direct Attached Cable, neither of which is included in the $999 MSRP.

Less than a year after its release date, the Monster Hunter Wilds price has plummeted in some countries. Japanese buyers can score a used copy of the Capcom game for $3 or less. A Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 version may boost its popularity, but performance isn’t the only concern for players.

The wait for the Sony WF-1000XM6 could soon be about to end. Surprisingly, Sony's new pair of high-end wireless earbuds could be released a few weeks sooner than anticipated too.

Whether you have a PC, Mac, or Steam Deck, the Epilogue SN Operator can turn most computers and handheld gaming devices into a Super Nintendo that can play games on original game cartridges, eliminating the need for ROM files.

Apple recently suffered a landmark ruling in the UK. In sum, the ruling requires Apple to repay up to £1.5 billion to around 36 million British customers. Now, the tech giant is appealing the decision.

Anyone looking for the best smartphone cameras might also want to check out DxOMark, where the rankings have recently shifted following the recent camera test of the Honor Magic8 Pro. Honor's camera flagship is now in the top 5, right behind the Vivo X200 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra. However, Honor clearly needs to improve in one test category. Update: The ranking has changed once again; the Honor Magic8 Pro is now in 6th position.

2026 promises not to disappoint with a generous number of new Switch 2 games expected. Even so, podcasters Kit & Krysta don’t classify many announced titles as system-sellers. They argue that a 3D Mario or mainline Pokémon or Zelda game could rejuvenate slumping console sales.

Astronomers have discovered the violent past of the black hole located at the center of our galaxy. But while this discovery is important, further studies will need to be conducted in the near future.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ was launched a few weeks ago, featuring an 11-inch LCD display with moderately powerful internals. The tablet is now available to buy in the US, starting at a relatively affordable price of a smidge under $250.

Rogue Masters 1.0 launched Jan 10, 2026, moving to a free-to-play model. The 6-player souls-like co-op title holds a 71% positive rating but faces scrutiny over 4K support, P2P latency, and animation asset origins.

Fallout co-creator Tim Cain warns that toxic, taste-based arguments in gaming are driving both players and developers away from the medium, as online debates increasingly dismiss the legitimacy of differing priorities like frame rate, visuals, or narrative features. In response, Cain urges fans to shift focus from fighting to funding, arguing that “buy the games you want to see more of” is the most effective way to shape the industry’s future.

GreedFall is an RPG that plunges you in a mysterious world where you must forge alliances and make decisive choices. But if you have to change the history of this island, many dangers will have to be faced.

Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Super Smash Bros. and Kirby, argued that ballooning AAA development teams make individual contributions harder to see, stripping away the personal satisfaction that once defined his work on smaller projects. In a candid interview, he reflected on the shift from tight-knit teams to hundred-person teams, warning that the current trajectory of large-scale game production is unsustainable and may push studios toward greater reliance on generative AI.

The IQOO 15, an affordable gaming smartphone from Vivo, is primarily aimed at gamers, but it also impresses in other areas with its top-notch features. It boasts fast UFS 4.1 storage, ultra-fast LPDDR5X RAM and high-quality Sony camera sensors. Vivo also guarantees seven years of software updates.

While the Honor Magic 8 Pro is slowly appearing in stores in Europe, the first real images, official renders, specs and lots of photos of the "Honor Magic8 Ultimate" camera in Porsche Design look have surfaced in China, which will probably also be launched in Europe in a few weeks.

Ayaneo has updated one of its popular gaming handhelds with a new model variant. Available to order now in a choice of memory configurations, the new model should be more versatile than other vertical handhelds thanks to its powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and bright OLED display.

Fresh details about RedMagic's next gaming smartphone have emerged before the device's official release. Allegedly much lighter and thinner than the RedMagic 11 Pro, the device should still pack a huge battery, ultra-fast charging and a large display.

Casio is now selling a range of bright red G-Shock watches in the US. The series includes the GA110RRB-4A, the GA2100RRB-4A, the DW6900RRB-4, and the DW5600RRB-4. These digital and hybrid models have a resin casing, and features like a stopwatch, a timer and an alarm.

Casio has finally released the G-Shock MRGB2000KT3A watch in the US. This titanium-bodied watch has a hand-engraved bezel, which makes it both premium and a limited edition model. Features of this Bluetooth model include radio control, support for dual time zones and Tough Solar charging.

Free-to-play MMORPG Dreadmyst 1.0 has officially launched as of Jan 9, 2026, hitting a 5,915 player peak. While reviews are 74% positive, the launch is marred by asset theft claims, lack of legal policies, and ties to a controversial WoW private server developer.

Amazon has the Retroid Pocket 5 selling at a discounted price for a limited time. The new low price makes it even cheaper than purchasing it directly from Retroid.

The OSCAL PV800 Pro enters the flagship projector segment by combining 1400 ANSI lumens with a native 1080p resolution, 4K content support and the versatile Google TV operating system. With a long-lasting LED lifespan and an aggressive launch price, it’s a noteworthy option for home, outdoor and even office use cases.

Malwarebytes has confirmed a massive data leak exposing personal information from 17.5 million Instagram accounts. The leaked data could be used for phishing and account takeovers, and users are urged to enable 2FA and stay alert for fake Meta messages.