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Dispatch on the Switch and Switch 2 blocks adult content that’s viewable on the PS5 and PC. Players who were unaware of the restrictions are requesting and receiving refunds from Nintendo. Publisher AdHoc Studio may have opted not to distribute versions that comply with region-specific guidelines.

A new leak has revealed previously unknown details about one of Xiaomi's upcoming Poco X smartphones. While the Poco X8 Pro could be a few months away from receiving an official release, its battery and charging information have already emerged online.

The Philips Hue Bridge v2 and the Philips Hue Bridge Pro are about to receive software versions 1975134020 and 2071209010, respectively. These updates arrive a couple of weeks after the last releases for the smart hubs. The release notes indicate that they bring small improvements to both devices.

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max has surfaced in a new leak. Set to receive a global release, the smartphone should be available with a significantly larger battery capacity than even Xiaomi's modern flagships.

The free games section on Epic Games Store has been refreshed, and this update has officially revealed the first PC giveaway planned for February 2026. The upcoming game giveaway is Botany Manor, which is paired with a DLC for a free game.

Heybike’s recently launched Villain electric dirt bike is now officially available for purchase via the company’s official website. The Villain is an off-road as well as city-friendly dirt bike, which comes with a mid-drive motor and a large 1,352 Wh battery. It offers a 45 mph (72 km/h) top speed and 50 miles (80 km) of range on a single charge.

A recently filed lawsuit claims that WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption is practically useless, since Meta engineers can allegedly gain access to customer data with a single request which is approved more often than not.

The list of best-selling smartphones worldwide continues to be dominated by Apple. According to data compiled by Counterpoint Research, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was the most popular non-Apple flagship phone, whilst the Galaxy A series also proved a hit among consumers.

Epic Games Store is expected to reveal the next free PC game today. However, it looks like the title may have leaked ahead of the official announcement.

Xiaomi has refreshed one of its large Android tablets. Offered as part of a long-awaited launch in its home market, the new release expands upon existing models in various aspects, including multiple exclusive accessories.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max launched in China as the first phone powered by the Dimensity 9500s. While Xiaomi hasn't shared global launch plans yet, the affordable smartphone is now available for international buyers, but via import.

Dreame’s upcoming Navo Smart Lock A10 has received Matter certification from the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). This is one of the first smart locks from the brand, offering both fingerprint and passcode unlocking. Plus, users will be able to receive alerts in real time via one of Dreame’s apps.

A range of accessories for the Philips Hue Flux strip light and Flux ultra bright strip light are now available at some European retailers. Yet to be officially released in this market, these products were on show at IFA 2025. The line-up includes three connectors, an extension cable and mounting brackets.

Asthenia has been formally revealed with a new reveal trailer. It's from a solo creator who has taken inspiration from games like Resident Evil 7, Dark Souls, Silent Hill, and Outlast to develop this indie dark fantasy game. Launch is set for 2027, but a playable demo will be out soon.

Courtesy of an ongoing sale, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ can now be purchased with a $31 discount on Walmart. The newly-launched affordable tablet boasts a powerful SoC, a 90 Hz FHD display, and decent build quality.

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign delivers accessible grand strategy with real-time battles and is now available on Steam for its lowest price yet. A 70% discount brings it down to around $13.50 until February 9.

It seems that Apple may finally be jumping aboard the teleconverter accessory bandwagon. Already offered by Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi, the new accessory is said to be designed for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which are also rumoured to ship with built-in variable aperture camera hardware.

Tesla has finally mastered the touted dry electrode production method for its 4680 batteries, helping lower their costs. The dry 4680 battery production lines are now working to equip some Tesla Model Y versions instead of the Cybertruck.

Roman Triumph blends classic city-building mechanics with survival elements and the whims of unpredictable gods. The game is currently available on Steam at a 40% discount, lowering the price to around $15 for the first time.

A new version of the Philips Hue Turaco Outdoor Wall Light has arrived. Currently available in Europe, this new version of the smart light has a couple of upgrades compared to the original model. These include a higher maximum brightness level, white and colored lighting, and Matter compatibility.

Amazfit’s T-Rex 3 smartwatch is currently receiving the firmware version 4.4.1.3 update. This brings a new Podcast app to the wearable and also resolves several bugs. While such releases are typically rolled out in phases, starting with North America, this update has already been received by some users in Europe.

With WoW’s new housing system now available to everyone who pre-ordered the Midnight expansion, players are already showcasing their creativity. One standout example is a highly detailed replica of Asmongold’s streaming room, which the streamer himself praised as "amazing."

Xiaomi has released a new gaming monitor. A particularly affordable option, the new release offers a 200 Hz refresh rate, 95% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and 400 nits peak brightness. Xiaomi only bestows two video inputs on the new Redmi G25, though.

The DJI RS 5 has received a global release. Sold with a variety of combo packages, DJI's new Ronin camera stabiliser does not appear to be coming to the US anytime soon.

The Casio Standard W-800HD-1AV watch has been launched. This silver colored digital watch is currently available in one European country and expected to roll out more widely in the near future. Features include support for dual time, a multifunctional alarm and a precise stopwatch.

Zepp Health has announced several new Mini Apps for Amazfit smartwatches. Popular new arrivals include a professional on-watch lux meter and a virtual pet. Plus, one customer has also spotted a new Food Log app, allowing users to view information on the wearable, which was previously only available in the Zepp smartphone app.

Xiaomi has updated its Redmi Turbo series with a comparatively compact option. Available for ~$288, the new smartphone still features a 7,560 mAh battery and a 6.59-inch display that outputs at an ultra-bright 3,500 nits. Xiaomi bestows 100 W wired charging and a 50 MP primary camera on the Redmi Turbo 5, too.

Reigns: The Witcher, an unconventional spin-off of the popular fantasy series featuring Geralt of Rivia, is set to release on February 25. While it does not offer traditional action, it makes up for it with a strong focus on player choice.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is the first smartphone featuring MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset. Also equipped with a 9,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max retails for just (~$317) and could launch later this year globally as the Poco X8 Pro Max.

The LG Gram Pro 17-inch weighs just 3.26 lbs and is only 0.6 inches thin, despite packing an RTX 5050 GPU. Paired with an Intel Core Ultra 7, 32 GB of RAM, and a 2 TB SSD, it's now $500 off at LG and includes a free 27-inch QHD 300 Hz monitor as part of the deal.

Semi-official renders of the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra are currently circulating in early images from case manufacturers like UAG. Official cases from Samsung itself are also making the rounds on social media. A prevalent theme is magnets and, consequently, Qi2 charging.

The new RedMagic 11 Air is an affordable gaming phone aimed at budget-conscious consumers. It comes in two configurations and two colourways. Anyone who purchase a unit now can take advantage of ongoing early-bird discounts.

Elon Musk went on record saying that Optimus is the best humanoid robot outside of China and then some. The American Figure.AI, however, just detailed its new Helix 02 humanoid robot platform with enviable full-body autonomy and finger dexterity.

A new game is now free to claim on the Epic Games Store. Available for a short time, the new game typically sells for $24.99 and averages a Mostly Positive rating on Steam. Definitely Not Fried Chicken is Epic Games' only PC gaming giveaway to end January 2026.

Garmin is currently rolling out beta version 13.18 to users of three of its smartwatch models. This brings a new watch face for some users, alongside a Strength activity-related bug fix. Plus, users of the Instinct 3, Instinct E and Instinct Crossover smartwatches are also getting a range of more minor improvements.

Realme has launched a new mid-range smartphone, the Realme P4 Power, with a massive 10,001 mAh battery. The silicon-carbon battery is rated at 1,650 charge cycles and promises to retain at least 80% of its original capacity after 8 years of use. Other features include a 144 Hz AMOLED display, a 50 MP OIS-enabled primary camera, and a Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro is currently receiving the firmware version 4.4.1.3 update. This release focuses on bug fixes, tackling problems linked to paired headphones and page stutter. Plus, it resolves issues related to a range of workout types, including Rucking, Track Run and Strength Training.

The Citizen Terra Force AW1890-19B and AW1890-51X watches have been released in the US. Each of these solar-powered (Eco-Drive) timepieces has a textured dial and a knurled crown. Customers can choose between two textured dial colors, and either a leather strap or a metal bracelet.

The Lenovo Legion Go has now reached a pretty excellent price point if you are looking to get into handheld gaming consoles. Currently retailing for less than $450 on Lenovo's official store, the Lenovo Legion Go on sale comes with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage.

Tesla will only sell cheaper electric vehicles like the Model Y or Model 3 going forward. It is discarding the premium Model S and Model X while mulling the Cybertruck's fate, too.

Humble Bundle just added a new game bundle packed with racing games to its current collection of game bundles. This new bundle is only redeemable on Steam and will expire on February 19, 2026.

The Nintendo Virtual Boy accessory for the Switch and Switch 2 is a few weeks from release. Nintendo has now released a video that reveals the games that will be available on launch day. It has also revealed additional games and features that will be added later this year.

Gamers who fondly remember the 1990s may appreciate the Maingear Retro98. The prebuilt gaming PC combines cosmetics inspired by the Windows 98 era with today’s most powerful CPUs and GPUs. The version with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D with Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card costs $4,999.

Green Man Gaming is offering a new game bundle, which is centered on crafting, survival, and exploration titles. All the games in the package are well-rated and playable on the Steam Deck, with a total retail value of over $100.

The free game demo for Nioh 3 is available on Steam, and within 6 hours of the release, it drew over 19,000 concurrent players, and the all-time peak player count is still climbing. It's available to pre-purchase, with the full launch date being February 06, 2026.

A new twist on the survival crafting genre is the addition of a moving train being used as a home base. With titles like Enginefall, Frostrail, and EverRail in play, there is something for everybody looking to try their hand at a train-centric survival crafter in 2026.

The Samsung EM13DX is a paper-like 13.3‑inch color display designed to replace printed retail signage. Its passive panel, cloud management support, and zero‑watt static image mode make it an eco-friendly alternative.

OnePlus is expanding its new system-wide bypass charging feature to more phones and tablets with the latest OxygenOS update. Previously limited to gaming, the feature now works across apps, helping reduce heat and battery wear during plugged-in use.

Halide Mark III, the next generation of the popular camera app for iPhones, is set to launch soon. Lux Camera has now previewed the significant difference in image quality between Apple's camera app and Halide Mark III, even when capturing RAW files.

The Tank M4C is a new smartwatch that relatively affordable price and offers a robust feature set. For instance, the watch can be used as a flashlight and to communicate via a walkie talkie function.