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Mar 1
An image from the game Battle Brothers.

Deal | This medieval turn-based RPG, enjoyed by 88% of players, is currently 70% off on Steam

Battle Brothers is a turn-based RPG set in a medieval world where you must lead a mercenary company and face many dangers. Adapt your strategy according to each type of enemy and lead your soldiers to victory, while avoiding losses.
Alexis Stegmann, 01 Mar 2026 21:18
PlayStation Productions games are shown

With only 9 PS5 exclusive games available, fans debate Sony's cross-platform strategy

More than 5 years after its release, the list of PS5 exclusives remains brief. A comparison with the Switch 2 and Xbox consoles highlights which companies value cross-platform games. PlayStation exclusivity may gain a slight boost if Sony stops porting single-player titles to PCs, as rumored.
Adam Corsetti, 01 Mar 2026 21:03
Pictured - Casio W-221H-1BV against a white and grey gradient background.

Casio launches new affordable all-black W-221H-1BV watch with 10-year battery and negative display

Casio has added the new W-221H-1BV as a third model in its 10-year battery digital lineup. The all-black, low-key model keeps 50 m water resistance, world time, stopwatch, timer, and alarms, now listed on Casio International.
Anubhav Sharma, 01 Mar 2026 20:29
Nexcom Industrial panel PC built for HMI, automation and Edge AI

15.6-inch fanless industrial panel PC features Intel Core Ultra 5 SoC and IP65 front panel

Designed around the Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 125U to support Edge AI and industrial IoT applications, the APPC160 C21-01 is a 15.6-inch fanless industrial panel PC with a rugged IP65-rated front bezel, quad GbE LAN connectivity, and a highly efficient 15W TDP for high-performance systems.
Debashis Das, 01 Mar 2026 18:57
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro will have a higher res display than the RG Vita.

Deleted video reveals the Anbernic RG Vita Pro will dual boot Android and Linux

A now-deleted YouTube video has revealed that Anbernic's RG Vita Pro will ship with two operating systems. The handheld will follow in the footsteps of some older Anbernic devices such as the Anbernic RG353P.
Habeeb Onawole, 01 Mar 2026 18:47
Lenovo has marked down the ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD by a massive 45%

Deal | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX-powered Lenovo ThinkPad P14s with 96GB RAM gets 45% price cut

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 also sports a bright IPS screen with up to 500 nits and 100% sRGB colors. Thanks to the massive amount of DDR5 RAM, the 14-inch laptop might be a good deal for some memory-hungry users.
Enrico Frahn, 01 Mar 2026 18:08
An unofficial render purportedly showing the OnePlus 15T.

OnePlus 15T leak reveals similarities with OnePlus 15

The OnePlus 15T has been confirmed to launch in China. Ahead of its official debut, a new leak reveals the device may share several key features with the standard OnePlus 15.
Huzefa Baloch, 01 Mar 2026 16:52
The Honor Magic V6 cannot completely hide its inner display crease when viewed from oblique angles.

Honor Magic V6: Hands-on with new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 surpassing foldable

The Honor Magic V6 is now official. To celebrate is arrival, we have managed to go hands-on with three of the foldable's four colours, including its ultra-thin and lightweight white variant.
Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2026 15:53
The new GM-H5600 brings heart rate tracking and solar charging to a metal G-Shock. Pictured: GM-H5600-1.

Casio launches new metal G-Squad fitness watches with heart rate tracking and solar charging

Casio’s latest GM-H5600 series blends the brand’s iconic square metal design with serious fitness tracking. With heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen tracking, and solar charging onboard, it’s a more premium take on the G-Squad formula. The lineup launches first in Japan this March.
Kristen Spradlin, 01 Mar 2026 15:38
The eufy Wired Cam C31 from Anker

Anker releases new Eufy C31 360° security camera with dual antenna

Anker has launched the new eufy Wired Cam C31 in the US and the EU. This smart home security model can be used indoors or outdoors, with pan and tilt functionality for AI movement tracking. Plus, it is said to offer a wider surveillance range and improved Wi-Fi coverage thanks to dual antennas.
Polly Allcock, 01 Mar 2026 15:21
The Magic V6 in two of its four launch colours.

Official: Honor confirms disappointing global availability for new ultra-premium foldable

Honor is the first company to officially present a foldable smartphone featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Fans in China will not have long to wait before being able to order the Magic V6, either. Honor's global availability plans leave a lot to be desired, though.
Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2026 14:16
A screengrab from the Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves announcement trailer

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves announced: Gen 10 begins on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves were unveiled during Pokémon’s 30th anniversary as the next mainline entries, launching Generation 10 with an open-world “windswept islands” region and new starters Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), and Gecqua (Water).
Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Mar 2026 14:11
Taking on Samsung & Apple - Honor @MWC 2026

Video | Taking on Samsung & Apple - Honor @MWC 2026

A new foldable, a special edition phone, and a laptop you definitely do not want to miss! That is Honor's new lineup unveiled at MWC in Barcelona to take on Samsung with their all-new Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple with their MacBook Pros and the iPhone 17 Pro, and we have some early first impressions for you!
Alexander Wätzel, 01 Mar 2026 14:00
The Honor MagicBook 14 Pro has a 92Wh battery with an advertised 15-hour battery life.

Honor MagicBook Pro 14 2026 debuts at MWC 2026 with Intel Panther Lake chips

The new Honor MagicBook Pro 14 2026 arrives with the same slim and lightweight design as its predecessor. However, it now has under its hood Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 processors.
Habeeb Onawole, 01 Mar 2026 14:00
The Honor Magic V6 in its three launch colours.

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.
Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2026 14:00
The MagicPad 4 comes in Grey or White colour options.

New high-end OLED tablet receives global release before Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series

Honor has now released the MagicPad 4 globally. Rivalling the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, Honor's new tablet adopts a 165 Hz OLED display, a massive battery and Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset to challenge other high-end Android tablets too. Honor also provides the MagicPad 4 with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2026 14:00
A poster of Resident Evil Requiem with Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy.

Capcom insider hints at big Resident Evil series meeting after Resident Evil Requiem launch

A new insider claim suggests Capcom is planning a major Resident Evil series meeting in 2027 to review data from Resident Evil Requiem and recent remakes, which could potentially shape the franchise’s direction after RE9’s launch.
Anubhav Sharma, 01 Mar 2026 12:57
A screengrab from Marathon's Server Slam Playtest

Marathon Server Slam Beta hits 143,000 Steam players: gunplay praised, UI criticism mounts

Bungie’s Marathon drew 143,000 concurrent Steam players on day one of its Server Slam beta, signaling renewed interest after earlier delays and uneven 2025 tests, even as counts later fell to roughly 70,000.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Mar 2026 12:32
Pictured - the cover thumbnail of GTA 6 with the two protagonists.

GTA 6 pre-orders may be closer as PlayStation database reportedly gets updated with game IDs

A new leak from @PlaystationSize states that GTA VI title IDs have appeared in the PlayStation database, and there's a chance that pre-orders could open soon. If true, the backend update is a very reassuring sign ahead of the game's November 19, 2026 launch window.
Anubhav Sharma, 01 Mar 2026 12:07
Close up view of a smartphone camera array

This NASA technology meant for space now powers everyday life

Previously, the Hubble Space Telescope was one of the major space telescopes used for astronomical observations. However, it had limitations in deep space missions, leading to the invention of the CMOS active pixel sensors. This new technology is now used not only in space missions but also in our everyday gadgets.
Chibuike Okpara, 01 Mar 2026 12:02
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max that launched in China.

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro global launch date tipped as leaked unboxing reveals key specs

The mid-range Poco X8 lineup is expected to debut soon, with two new phones rumored: the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max. Ahead of the official launch, unboxing images reveal the key specs of the Pro model. Meanwhile, a release date for the global market has also been tipped.
Huzefa Baloch, 01 Mar 2026 11:10
Pictured - an ingame screenshot from Laysara: Summit Kingdom.

New unique city builder gets full release on Steam with a successful 1.0 debut, 1K+ positive reviews, and 50% launch discount

Laysara: Summit Kingdom hit its 1.0 release on Feb 27, 2026 - the game secured a "Very Positive" 83% rating and a 1,024 player peak. The vertical city builder introduces a 15-mission campaign and a 50% launch discount.
Anubhav Sharma, 01 Mar 2026 10:56
The Rainbow Robotics RB-Y1 humanoid robot

Samsung to use humanoid robots and agentic AI to reshape its global factories by 2030

Samsung has revealed its manufacturing roadmap for the coming years. The company will push humanoid robots and agentic AI to transform its factories by 2030.
Keji Folowosele, 01 Mar 2026 10:37
A simulated view of Mars

How the Sun stripped Mars of its atmosphere

Mars is now a shadow of its former self, having lost its atmosphere. Most of its atmosphere has been stripped away by the solar wind, leaving it dry and cold. NASA's ESCAPADE is currently on its way to measure the interaction of the solar wind with Mars and how it strips its atmosphere.
Chibuike Okpara, 01 Mar 2026 10:18
Backlight bleeding or clouding is very noticeable on our Gram Book 15 test unit

LG Gram Book 15 has one of the worst IPS displays in the series

The Gram Book 15 may be the least expensive Gram model in the series, but the display leaves a lot to be desired even at the $800 price point.
Allen Ngo, 01 Mar 2026 09:18
The Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker (2nd Gen), shown in Petal Pink and Blue Dusk, is on sale at Amazon.

Deal | Amazon offers Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker (2nd Gen) in five colors at a discounted price

The Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker (2nd Gen) in five colors is on sale at Amazon at 23% off the MSRP. It delivers powerful sound for its size, with water-, drop-, shock-, and rust-resistance.
David Chien, 01 Mar 2026 09:13
Retroid is the latest manufacturer to increase the price of its products due to the rising memory costs.

Retroid raises the price of the Pocket 6, discontinues the 12GB RAM version

The rising cost of RAM and memory is affecting device manufacturers across the globe. Just after AYN announced a price increase for two of its devices, Retroid has followed suit with a price increase for the Pocket 6.
Habeeb Onawole, 01 Mar 2026 07:40
The Kingbull Ranger has a retro motorcycle-style design

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.
Abhinav Fating, 01 Mar 2026 06:57
The Redmi A7 Pro.

Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro debuts as an entry-level smartphone with 6,000mAh battery at ~$101

The Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro has made its debut as an entry-level smartphone featuring a large 6,000 mAh battery. It is powered by the Unisoc T7250 processor, the same chipset used in last year’s Redmi A5.
Huzefa Baloch, 01 Mar 2026 01:45
Gears of War Executive Producer Laura Fryer at GDC 2008

Xbox console executive says she left team after refusing to wear bathrobe at GDC hotel

Laura Fryer, who helped launch the first Xbox console, has recounted a disturbing encounter during the 2004 GDC. In a hotel room with another executive, she denied a request to wear a bathrobe. After pressured to leave her position, Phil Spencer invited her to join his publishing team at Microsoft.
Adam Corsetti, 01 Mar 2026 00:40
Feb 28
Next Xbox console mockup with Game Pass banner

Analyst declares new Xbox console dead, slamming Microsoft for Game Pass price increase

Gaming researcher Michael Pachter isn’t hopeful about the next Xbox console. Game Pass will be a focal point of the system, but the Ultimate tier with day-one games strains budgets. Pachter expects the console to fail unless Microsoft makes drastic changes to the subscription service.
Adam Corsetti, 28 Feb 2026 19:54
The TCL P8L QLED TV boasts up to 512 dimming zones.

Up to 98-inches: TCL P8L mini LED TV goes global with up to 512 dimming zones

TCL has released the new P8L 4K TV globally, featuring up to 98" sizes and mini LED backlighting with up to 512 dimming zones. With up to 144 Hz in 4K and 288 Hz in 1080p, the P8L should be good enough for gamers as well.
Sambit Saha, 28 Feb 2026 19:11
The Super Pocket Rare Edition is one of many versions of the handheld released over the past few years.

HyperMegaTech Super Pocket gets a Rare edition with 14 classic games

Blaze, the parent company of HyperMegaTech and Evercade, has released a new version of its Super Pocket handheld. Called the Super Pocket Rare Edition, this variant is a collaboration between Microsoft-owned Rare Limited, and it comes with 14 of the British developer's classic games.
Habeeb Onawole, 28 Feb 2026 18:56
A gameplay screenshot from Just Move:Clean City Messy Battle

Deal | “Sometimes you need luck to win”: Challenging top-down shooter is now free on Steam

Just Move: Clean City Messy Battle is an auto-shooter with 100 different missions to complete. It is currently free to keep on Steam for a limited time.
Chibuike Okpara, 28 Feb 2026 18:28
Polar’s Ignite 3 smartwatch is receiving an update

Polar smartwatch users get improved battery performance with new update

Polar is rolling out a new update, firmware version 5.1.3, to one of its smartwatches. The February 2026 release is said to improve the battery performance of the wearable. Plus, users of the Ignite 3 also get a speed-related bug fix and other minor changes with this stable update.
Polly Allcock, 28 Feb 2026 18:19
The OnePlus 15T is moving away from the design of other OnePlus 15 series phones.

New OnePlus compact flagship design revealed before official announcement

The design of OnePlus' next compact flagship phone has emerged online. Appearing shortly after a spyshot of the same device leaked, the new image indicates that OnePlus is embracing a design championed by the iPhone 17 Pro. The OnePlus 15T should feature Qualcomm's current Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, too.
Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2026 18:01
Unihertz will sell the Titan 2 Elite in two finishes, both with 4.03-inch displays.

Titan 2 Elite: New global launch details revealed for compact smartphone

Unihertz has shared new information about its Clicks Communicator rival before the device's MWC 2026 debut. Not only has it finally confirmed display specifications, but the company has revealed when the Titan 2 Elite will be available globally, too.
Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2026 17:54
Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition

Why is the new Asus ProArt PX13 still equipped with the old 60 Hz Samsung OLED panel?

Great design, excellent keyboard, the fastest AMD Strix Halo processor, 128 GB RAM and a very accurate OLED screen. The ProArt PX13 ist definitely a high-end product, but why is Asus still using an OLED panel from 2024 with a refresh rate of just 60 Hz?
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Feb 2026 17:49
Myrient hosts hundreds of terabytes of retro games.

Retro game archive with 390 TB worth of data is shutting down in March

A popular game archive service with around 390 TB of data, Myrient, will be closing its metaphorical doors later next month. Citing rapidly rising infrastructure costs, abusive usage, and lack of increase in donations, the service's founder has deemed it unsustainable.
Sambit Saha, 28 Feb 2026 17:43
The Matrox Luma Pro A380E enterprise GPU has been launched in Japan.

Matrox Luma Pro: Intel Arc A380-based GPU can support eight 5K displays

Matrox has launched the Luma Pro Octal, which appears to be a new Intel Arc A380E-based enterprise GPU, in Japan. With a whopping eight mini DisplayPort 2.0 ports, the card can simultaneously output video to eight 5K or 4K screens.
Sambit Saha, 28 Feb 2026 17:02
The Minisforum MS-A2 is now available for sub-$600.

Minisforum MS-A2 receives new discount to $559 with high-end AMD Ryzen APU

The MS-A2 is an AMD-powered mini-workstation. Priced at over $600 for most of the past year, Minisforum has now dropped the price with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX to $559. The Ryzen 9 9955HX-powered version is now cheaper, too.
Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2026 17:00
Lenovo is expected to show off quite a few concept laptops at MWC 2026.

Modular Lenovo ThinkBook concept laptop leaks ahead of MWC 2026

Alongside the Legion Go Fold concept, Lenovo is also preparing to show off a modular ThinkBook concept at MWC, as revealed by a known tipster. Considering the lack of details, it is very hard to figure out exactly what Lenovo has in store based on leaked images alone.
Sambit Saha, 28 Feb 2026 16:02
The Xiaomi Pad 8 supports 45 W wired charging.

Xiaomi Pad 8 now official globally with 144 Hz display and mid-range pricing

Xiaomi has finally released the Pad 8 outside China. Initially available at over 10% off, the Xiaomi Pad 8 surpasses its predecessor with a much faster chipset to complement a 144 Hz display, a large battery and 45 W charging.
Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2026 15:30
The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro has 32 MP front-facing and 50 MP primary cameras.

Xiaomi releases new high-end Android tablet globally

Xiaomi has a new high-end Android tablet in town for global audiences. Launching with complimentary accessories, the Snapdragon 8 Elite-backed device also features a fast display, a large battery and better cameras than its peers. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro can be configured with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2026 15:30
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra's Photography Kit and Photography Kit Pro accessories from back to front.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra gets innovative camera accessories globally

Xiaomi has released two new camera accessories for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra across Europe and in other markets. Bringing a more DSLR experience to the company's latest flagship, the Photography Kit and Photography Kit Pro differ in crucial areas.
Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2026 15:30
Xiaomi sells the Watch 5 globally in two colours with a 1,500 nit display.

Xiaomi releases new Wear OS smartwatch globally

Xiaomi has now released a new Wear OS smartwatch. Offered globally, the smartwatch features a bright AMOLED display, dual-band location services and up to 6 days of battery life from its 930 mAh battery in smartwatch mode. The Xiaomi Watch 5 is available in two colours, too.
Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2026 15:30
The Xiaomi 17 in its new green finish.

Xiaomi releases Xiaomi 17 globally with new version

Xiaomi has now released the Xiaomi 17 globally to rival the Samsung Galaxy S26 as the new compact flagship to beat. Equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and a 6,330 mAh battery, the Xiaomi 17 also features four 50 MP cameras with 50 W wireless and 100 W wired charging support.
Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2026 15:30
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra in one of its three global launch colours.

Xiaomi releases new flagship globally days after Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra debut

Samsung recently began selling the Galaxy S26 Ultra worldwide. In response, Xiaomi has released the Xiaomi 17 Ultra globally. Equipped with a 20% larger battery than Samsung's latest flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra takes the fight to the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and superior camera hardware on paper, too.
Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2026 15:30
Xiaomi sells the Leica Leitzphone in only a black and silver finish.

Xiaomi launches new ultra-premium smartphone with special design

Xiaomi has given its most expensive smartphone a makeover for global audiences. Available with a high-end finish and knurled zoom controls, the new release differs from the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in crucial areas. The Leica Leitzphone is only sold with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, too.
Alex Alderson, 28 Feb 2026 15:30
Xiaomi’s new UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank

Xiaomi UltraThin Power Bank now officially available in Europe

The Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W has been officially launched globally. Already available in some markets, this particularly slim accessory can be used to charge one or two devices. It has a metal body, available in three colors, measuring just 6 mm (~0.24 inches) thick.
Polly Allcock, 28 Feb 2026 15:30

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