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Sony may be plotting a significantly earlier release for its next flagship smartphone than expected. Based on a new regulatory body filing, the Xperia 1 VIII could arrive a month sooner than the Xperia 1 VII while retaining a 3.5 mm jack. A full redesign is rumoured, too.

In an internal memo, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has expressed concern about the rising price of Xbox Game Pass. She says the company plans to ‘evolve’ it into a more ‘flexible system’ to provide more value to subscribers.

Tiny Corp has released a custom driver enabling Nvidia Blackwell GPUs, including the RTX 5090, to run on macOS for the first time since 2019. Performance is still limited by software despite the hardware breakthrough.

DJI has released a new teaser for a product launch on April 28, sparking rumors of a DJI Mic Mini 2 or DJI Mic 4. Following the upcoming releases of the Osmo Pocket 4 and DJI Lito drone, this new wireless microphone appears to feature a compact design and a variety of new colors - a first for the company.

DJI has started teasing a mysterious new device on Chinese social media. Falling under the company's Osmo series, DJI has confirmed when it will be launching its new device too.

The Redmi K Pad 2 was recently announced as a new flagship tablet with a small form factor. This iPad mini rival from Xiaomi now has a launch date. The full unveiling is set for April 21, 2026.

DaVinci Resolve was previously marketed primarily as professional video editing software with first-class tools for adjusting colors. From now on, the free app also offers a photo mode, and thus also competes with Adobe Lightroom and Capture One Pro.

GoPro has revealed a trio of new action cameras featuring 50 MP and 1-inch camera sensors. Not only has the company revealed a launch date, but it has also revealed various hardware details like Open Gate support. GoPro has confirmed that more models are follow in 2026, too.

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT with a new Pro tier priced at $100 per month, targeting one group above all: Codex users with moderate usage needs.

The Mercedes EQS is set to receive what is likely its most significant update since launch in 2026. The electric luxury sedan is moving to an 800-volt system, while the EQS 450+ is expected to deliver up to 926 kilometers of WLTP range and charging speeds of up to 350 kW. At the same time, one key question remains: can this major technical upgrade also solve the model’s bigger problem so far – its lukewarm reception in the luxury segment?

Google Messages is set to get wallpapers in a new update, bringing it close to competitors like iMessage and WhatsApp. The new feature is already being tested for beta users.

DJI has confirmed when it will be launching new consumer drones. Arriving shortly after the release of the Osmo Pocket 4, the Lito 1 and Lito X1 are expected to serve as cheaper options in DJI's ever-expanding drone lineup.

The latest Alienware display may make gamers think twice about IPS or VA alternatives. At $349.99, the AW2726DM is the brand’s new budget-friendly 27-inch OLED gaming monitor. The QD-OLED panel offers lower-end typical brightness, but compensates with a 240Hz refresh rate at 1440p resolution.

Do you want to upgrade your gaming experience with some proper eye-candy, and without selling one of your kidneys? Then the Alienware AW2726DM might be for you, since at $350 it is one of the most affordable 27" QD-OLEDs you can buy right now. We had the chance to check it out, so please enjoy our video!

The official RPCS3 system requirements list the Ryzen 7 9800X3D to get the maximum performance out of the PS3 emulator. Some people have questioned the hardware requirements. The team behind RPCS3 has now explained why the software requires such high-end hardware.

The Vivo X300 Ultra and the Oppo Find X9 Ultra will soon have another competitor. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max can now be seen in three teaser videos, which confirm the 200 megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 20x video zoom and an interesting camera AI feature.

In Demolish & Build 2017, players run their own construction and demolition company, operate heavy machinery and tear down buildings piece by piece. The simulation is discounted by 94% until April 20 and is currently available at its lowest price yet: $1.19.

OnePlus has teased a new tablet on the company's official OnePlus India account on X. While the name hasn't been confirmed yet, the device could be the rumored Pad 3 Pro.

Just a few days after the first reports of a ransom demand targeting Rockstar Games, the situation is growing more serious. According to the BBC, the hacker group ShinyHunters has now announced that it plans to publish the stolen data because its demands were not met. Rockstar has confirmed the incident, but continues to maintain that neither players nor the release of Grand Theft Auto VI will be affected.

Xiaomi has quietly expanded the availability of its latest 2,000-nit Mini LED gaming monitor to Europe and beyond. Equipped with 1,152 Mini LED local dimming zones, the Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026 also provides a 1440p output with a 180 Hz refresh rate.

GuppyLM is a tiny open-source language model with a fish personality that shows that training AI does not have to be complicated. With a prepared Colab notebook, this mini AI can be trained in just a few minutes.

Motorola is widely speculated as the brand suing 300+ influencers and accounts in India over negative reviews. X users are reacting with memes, criticism, and debate on this super-rare move in the smartphone market.

The full Battle Pass for Season 2 of Pokémon Champions has allegedly surfaced online. It includes three Pokémon along with their Mega Evolutions, as well as cosmetics, tickets and in-game currencies. However, it remains unclear which rewards will be free and which will be part of the Premium Pass.

Google is working on a new 'Your Day' Gemini feature that could let you manage your daily activities in an upcoming update. It could take inspiration from Samsung's 'Now Brief' and pull in data from your Google apps to function.

The Grand Seiko Masterpiece Collection Manual-winding Spring Drive SBGZ011 has been unveiled. Expected to be released in various markets in the coming months, this limited edition timepiece features a lined platinum casing and interchangeable straps.

Garmin has launched a new high-end smartwatch featuring satellite and cellular connectivity. Already available to order globally, the new release features a bright AMOLED display, up to 24 days of battery life and multiple features not found on many of Garmin's other premium smartwatches.

Alongside further new releases, Mova is launching a new flagship pool robot. The Rover X10 features 38,000 LPH suction power, 360° AquaScan for full pool mapping, and additional features.

Xiaomi has released a new Mini LED gaming monitor in its home market. A larger alternative to a monitor it already sells internationally, the Redmi G Pro 32U 2026 delivers 1,600 nits peak brightness with a 4K output, an optional 320 Hz refresh rate mode and a three-port USB hub.

Ugreen has announced a new power bank which will use a battery from BYD. Part of a wider partnership between the two companies, this new accessory will comply with the latest safety standards in China.

More details about a new Amazfit smartwatch have emerged. Not only has a leak revealed what the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro looks like, but it has also revealed launch pricing that would make the smartwatch significantly more expensive than the existing Cheetah Pro.

Grand Seiko has unveiled the new Spring Drive U.F.A Ushio 300 Diver watch. Two versions of the timepiece, the SLGB023 and the SLGB025, are set for release later in 2026. Features include a compact casing and a new, highly accurate caliber.

OneXPlayer has shared initial details about its next gaming handheld. A rival to the Legion Go 2, the OneXPlayer X2 Mini will be far more powerful than Lenovo's latest handheld thanks to AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset.

Anyone who pre-ordered the Trump T1 Phone last June will (perhaps) receive a smartphone after all, but not the device that was originally advertised. This is because Trump Mobile is showing the Trump T1 Phone in a new design, and the specifications have also changed - again.

The GMKtec EVO-T2 Intel Panther Lake Mini PC has been tested in both games and synthetic benchmarks. Powered by the 16-core Core Ultra X7 358H Panther Lake processor with the Arc B390 iGPU and 64 GB of RAM, the GMKtec EVO-T2 is reportedly plenty fast for both gaming and demanding productivity work.

Hoyoverse says Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 “So Laughed the Masses” will go live on April 22, bringing anniversary rewards, new characters Silver Wolf LV.999 and Evanescia, and the debut of the Elation Trailblazer.

Citizen is expanding its Super Titanium range with new models in the AW1900 series. Expected to be priced around €229, these 40 mm models sport a 9.49 mm profile and the Eco-Drive J810 caliber. Available now in four dial colors for the European market.

The open-world ARPG Monster Hunter: World is currently on sale on Steam at $7.79, a 74% drop from the standard price of $29.99. This deal will expire on April 15, 2026.

CookieRun: Braverse TCG’s first World Championship brought 18 players from 10 regions to Seoul on April 11-12, with more than 2,000 visitors turning out on opening day as the inaugural title was decided in a tense final.

The Redmi K90 Max is confirmed to launch on April 21, 2026. While the full spec sheet isn't out yet, Xiaomi has detailed yet another core spec of the device. With new posts, it has also been teased that the gaming phone will deliver strong performance.

The performance of the Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) with M4 chip is impressive: It packs a lot of power into a tablet. However, it becomes obvious that performance is not everything and only the combination of hardware and iPadOS determines whether it is really suitable as a laptop replacement.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi A7 Pro in the Indian market. The company’s new budget-range smartphone offers a large 6.9-inch screen, up to 128 GB of internal storage, an entry-level Unisoc T8300 chipset, and a large 6,300 mAh battery with support for 15 W wired and 7.5 W reverse wired charging.

Razer has two new pairs of gaming earbuds that look identical but they are actually quite different. These differences have been highlighted to make it easier to determine which one is best suited for one's use.

Former Microsoft publishing executive Ed Fries says Xbox’s early-2000s push into Japan ran into a risk-averse PS2-era industry, where many publishers hesitated to publicly support Microsoft despite private interest and negotiations over major franchises. He claims Sony’s market power enabled it to “punish” partners (if it wanted to) through tactics like delayed dev kits or reduced marketing, with a few companies, such as Tecmo, backing Xbox exclusives to curb what they saw as a monopoly.

Microsoft has announced a price hike for a good chunk of its Snapdragon-powered Surface laptops. The increase ranges between $100-$300 depending on the model.

NZXT and its billing partner Fragile Inc. have agreed to a $3.45 million preliminary settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging the NZXT Flex “Rent-a-PC” program misled nearly 20,000 customers with deceptive rent-to-own claims, component bait-and-switching, and aggressive collections that prompted RICO allegations. If approved in September 2026, the deal would cancel qualifying subscriptions, forgive about $923k in debt, provide $1.21 million toward transferring PC ownership to eligible long-term payers, and offer $450–$500 in cash payments to certain former subscribers.

France's government is shifting from using Windows to Linux. The change comes as part of an effort to abandon non-European digital services and reduce technological reliance on outside countries, specifically the United States.

City Masterplan, an upcoming Unreal Engine 5 city-builder from indie developer 1:1 Studio, is positioning itself as a next-gen rival to Cities: Skylines with a massive 24×24 km map, freeform roads, true-to-scale skyscrapers, and advanced procedural growth. While early footage looks impressive and Cities: Skylines II continues to recover from its troubled launch, City Masterplan’s sweeping realism claims remain unproven in gameplay and the project is still targeting an estimated 2027 release.

Oppo is set to launch the Pad 5 Pro on April 21 in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has revealed the tablet's color options and memory configurations.

The Japanese timepiece manufacturer is introducing its new premium CA4750 chronograph lineup in Europe. These 40 mm Super Titanium models feature anti-reflective sapphire glass and the B620 caliber. A textured dial and 10 bar resistance define the set.

Following a launch in China in March, JBL is ready to launch its ultra-portable speaker, the Go 5 in other markets. The speaker has been spotted on Amazon and can be pre-ordered now ahead of its release in late April.