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Feb 22
Princess in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is shown

As Pokémon fans feast, lack of new Zelda game may explain forgettable 40th anniversary

While The Pokémon Company launches a barrage of marketing, another franchise is not receiving the same attention. The Zelda 40th anniversary looks set to pass without major news. Former Nintendo marketers explain how the company waits for new game releases to celebrate its IPs.
Adam Corsetti, 22 Feb 2026 20:27
Japanese prices for the Radeon 9070 XT gaming GPU have dropped by as much as 15% in the last month.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT prices fall by 20% in Japan - a rare pocket of gaming GPU market sanity

Despite ludicrous jumps in global GPU pricing, Japan has witnessed the opposite in the last month or so - following a drop in demand, prices for the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT and 9070 XT gaming GPUs have fallen as much as 20% from their peaks.
Sambit Saha, 22 Feb 2026 19:11
Xiaomi to re-introduce the Ultrathin Magnetic Power Bank on February 28 launch event. Pictured: a promo picture showing the lightweight and thin design of the power bank.

Xiaomi announces wider rollout of Ultrathin Magnetic Power Bank with 22.5W fast charging

The Xiaomi Ultrathin Magnetic Power Bank is set for a wider rollout. This ultra-slim portable charger was initially launched in Japan and later brought to some more markets. Now, it will get a proper global unveiling at the upcoming launch event.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Feb 2026 19:02
The affordable 27-inch Alienware QHD 180 Hz gaming monitor is now 30% off for a limited time.

Deal | Budget-friendly 27-inch Alienware 180 Hz gaming monitor sports great color reproduction along with a 30% price cut

The Alienware 27 AW2725DM QHD gaming monitor is a very respectable budget gaming monitor with good color reproduction, 180 Hz refresh rate, and decent motion clarity. Thanks to recent price cuts, the monitor can now be bought with a 30% discount.
Sambit Saha, 22 Feb 2026 18:51
The cheapest AWD Cybertruck.

Sub-$60,000 Cybertruck price only valid until March as Tesla sets release date for June

The cheapest-ever Cybertruck may only be available at its introductory price temporarily. Tesla is now selling a base AWD Cybertruck with cloth seats and coil springs for less than $60,000, set for release in June
Daniel Zlatev, 22 Feb 2026 18:50
Lawmakers in Colorado are attempting to bring OS-level age checks.

Lawmakers are aiming for age checks at operating system level for apps

A bill proposed by Colorado lawmakers aims to integrate age checks into operating systems, which will then be shared with apps. Understandably, folks online are not thrilled about it, and have pointed out several interesting loopholes.
Sambit Saha, 22 Feb 2026 18:35
Waveshare has launched a new smart home display

Waveshare: Cheap 4-inch smart home display launches with touchscreen, microphones and additional ports

A new display with an integrated circuit board can be used to build a relatively affordable smart home display. The Waveshare ESP32-S3 sports two microphones and the ubiquitous touchscreen.
Silvio Werner, 22 Feb 2026 18:18
The Xiaomi Tag will be fully unveiled on February 28, 2026. Pictured: a promo picture showing the lightweight design of tracker.

Xiaomi confirms imminent launch of its affordable Apple AirTag competitor

The Xiaomi Tag is set to be the company's first proper attempt at introducing an Apple AirTag competitor. This tracking device has already been fully leaked before, and now, the company has confirmed that it's set for an imminent launch.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Feb 2026 18:13
An artist's illustration showing a pulsar.

A pulsar rotating 122 times per second could be present at the heart of the Milky Way

After conducting research, astronomers would have discovered a pulsar located in the center of our galaxy, near the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*. And if this discovery is confirmed, it could help to better understand our universe.
Alexis Stegmann, 22 Feb 2026 17:40
The new Casio G-Shock GDG-B100 watch could build on the GG-B100Y (left)

New Casio G-Shock GDG-B100 watch on the way

Casio appears to be working on a new G-Shock watch: the GDG-B100. This upcoming model was recently spotted in a certification database in Indonesia. While its specifications have yet to be officially announced by the Japanese brand, the model number points to one key feature.
Polly Allcock, 22 Feb 2026 17:35
Amazfit’s T-Rex Ultra 2 is receiving its first update

Amazfit pushes new running metric and BioCharge to smartwatch

Amazfit firmware version 3.1.6.1 is currently rolling out to users of the brand’s latest smartwatch. This update is said to bring a new running metric linked to slopes, as well as BioCharge energy level monitoring. Plus, users of the recently released T-Rex Ultra 2 also get an improvement for the wearable’s flashlight.
Polly Allcock, 22 Feb 2026 17:26
Garmin added a new sleep-related tool to the Forerunner 970

Garmin smartwatches get new shortcut after popular sleep tool removed

Garmin has quietly added a new Sleep Focus Mode shortcut to the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches. The tool was spotted by users after the latest stable update, software version 16.28, and confirmed by the brand’s customer support team. It replaces the older Sleep Mode shortcut, which was removed in a November 2025 update.
Polly Allcock, 22 Feb 2026 16:37
The iPhone 17 Pro.

Rumor: Apple iPhone 18 Pro phones could be in line for new, improved selfie cameras

According to a new leak, Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could be set to launch with new, upgraded selfie cameras. Both phones are expected to debut in September, as is typical.
Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2026 16:29
The Casio G-Shock GW-6900U-1 builds on a classic model

Casio releases new upgraded classic G-Shock watches in US

Three new Casio G-Shock watches have been released in the US: the GW2310U-1, the GW6900U-1 and the GX56UBB-1. Each of these digital watches is an upgraded version of a classic model, with enhanced power efficiency. Features of these chunky watches include Tough Solar charging and 200 m water resistance.
Polly Allcock, 22 Feb 2026 16:28
An ingame screenshot from Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse.

Steam launch: New adventure-RPG from Square Enix hits Steam with 95% rating and over 450 glowing reviews

Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse launched Feb 19, 2026, on Steam and Switch. The 360-degree maritime mystery features an addictive diving loop and non-linear timelines, and it currently holds a "Very Positive" 95% rating.
Anubhav Sharma, 22 Feb 2026 16:24
Apollo 17 astronaut Gene Cernan in 1972

NASA rules out March lunar launch following SLS helium flow failure

The highly anticipated crewed lunar flyby faces another delay as technical anomalies force the Space Launch System rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs.
Chibuike Okpara, 22 Feb 2026 16:07
The MTT AIBOOK costs around $1,447 in China. Pictured: a promo picture showing a portion of the laptop's side.

Moore Threads intros MacBook Pro-esque laptop with Chinese SoC, OLED display, and 32GB RAM

The Moore Threads MTT AIBook is a new premium laptop from the company, and it's one of the very few systems that are powered by the China-made M1000 SoC. It features 32GB of RAM, a 120Hz OLED display, and a MacBook Pro-styled chassis.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Feb 2026 15:59
The OnePlus Pad Go 2.

Deal | OnePlus Pad Go 2: 12.1-inch Android tablet now $50 off with free stylus and folio case

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is currently available at a 12% discount, with two accessories offered as part of the deal. The 12.1-inch tablet features an aluminum build, a Dimensity 7300 Ultra chipset, and a 10,050 mAh battery.
Huzefa Baloch, 22 Feb 2026 15:39
WhatsApp users might be able to send scheduled messages in the near future.

Leak: WhatsApp is developing a much-awaited feature that will allow users to schedule messages

According to a reliable source, WhatsApp is developing a feature which will finally allow users to schedule messages to be sent at a later date and time, without having to resort to non-native workarounds.
Sambit Saha, 22 Feb 2026 15:26
Linzin's modded iPhone Air packs a physical SIM slot and transparent back.

iPhone Air modded with a transparent back and SIM slot shows off its nerdy internals

We have seen transparent iPhone mods before, even for the ultra-slim iPhone Air. However, a YouTuber decided to take things further, and equip his iPhone Air not only with a transparent back, but also an actual physical SIM slot that works just fine.
Sambit Saha, 22 Feb 2026 15:17
The MEon1 is currently available for around $103. Pictured: a promo picture of the Google TV box

Mecool launches affordable 4K Google TV box with expandable storage and LAN port

The Mecool MEon1 is a new 4K Google TV box from the company, and it comes packed with features. With the launch price being around $100, the device has expandable storage and is powered by Amlogic S905X4 and Android 14.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Feb 2026 13:54
The RTX 5070-powered Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop is now $705 off for a limited time.

Deal | Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop with GeForce RTX 5070 gets $705 discount

Courtesy of an ongoing sale on Lenovo's online store, the well-equipped Legion 5i 15 gaming laptop with a 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU can now be bought with an attractive $705 discount. The QHD gamer sports great performance paired with a beautiful OLED display.
Sambit Saha, 22 Feb 2026 13:41
Researchers Mariam Naseem and Marc Neveu sampling and bottling brine from sea ice in Antarctica

NASA drills 3,675 feet under Antarctic ice for samples in search of life on icy worlds

Two NASA researchers successfully collected samples from 3,675 feet beneath Antarctic waters. They aim to run simulations on the samples to understand the changes that happen to similar water molecules that erupt into space from icy planets. This could be a big step forward in the search for life on those icy worlds.
Chibuike Okpara, 22 Feb 2026 13:34
Renders of the Evercade wireless controller

Evercade Wireless Controller announced for VS, VS‑R and Alpha, launches September 2026

Evercade has announced the Evercade Wireless Controller for its VS, VS‑R, and Alpha systems, with a confirmed release date of 28 September 2026 and pre-orders already available at select retailers.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Feb 2026 13:17
Steam Deck OLED is an improved version of Valve's portable console, which is now available for purchase, but not everywhere

Steam Deck shortage goes global as AI memory crunch deepens

The Steam Deck is now out of stock across much of Europe, Canada, and Japan, as memory and storage shortages linked to the AI data center boom disrupt supply. Valve confirms the issue, with restocking timelines still unclear in several regions.
Andrew Sozinov, 22 Feb 2026 12:50
ESA's official logo

ESA set to use high-power lasers to prevent collisions in space

ESA is entering the early design and implementation phase of a project that will use lasers to push space debris out of the way. This will be an upgrade to current space safety technologies.
Chibuike Okpara, 22 Feb 2026 11:54
Mars Global Localization pinpoints Perseverances location

NASA's new tech finally lets the Perseverance rover track its location in real time

NASA’s Perseverance team recorded the first successful use of a new technology that helps the rover figure out its exact location by itself. Perseverance did this by taking images of its location and matching them with data from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).
Chibuike Okpara, 22 Feb 2026 11:31
Even with 60W fast charging, the S26 Ultra will reportedly charge up to 75% in 30 minutes. Pictured: a leaked promo image of the phone.

New Galaxy S26 Ultra promo leak hints at unchanged battery life and charging speed

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to launch soon. While there are rumors of faster charging than the predecessor, a new official promo leak hints that there won't be any major change in speed or even battery life.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Feb 2026 09:22
The OnePlus 13T.

OnePlus 15s: High-end compact phone reportedly back on the cards with reworked cameras

Reports from earlier in the year claimed OnePlus had shelved its plans to release the OnePlus 15s. The 15s, meant to be a direct successor to last year's OnePlus 13T-based 13s, now looks to be back on the cards, however.
Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2026 06:43
The affordable AceBook 8 laptop has received a CPU upgrade

AceBook 8: New 15-inch laptop costs just $585

With an Intel processor and a card reader, Blackview's AceBook 8 is now available in a new configuration. It sports USB Type-C, but won't be suitable for demanding workloads.
Silvio Werner, 22 Feb 2026 04:45
Der Raspberry Pi Pico

Massive performance boost: Raspberry Pi processor can be overclocked extremely well

According to user reports, a chip from the Raspberry Pi Foundation can be massively overclocked, which can deliver a major performance boost. However, this does not suddenly turn the Raspberry Pi RP2350 into a performance monster.
Silvio Werner, 22 Feb 2026 04:34
Several commercial Lenovo products including PCs, tablets, and desktops will soon witness price hikes.

Lenovo warns partners of upcoming price hikes across several product lines, including commercial PCs and servers

According to a recent letter circulated by Lenovo, the company will soon introduce price hikes affecting its IDG and ISG groups responsible for commercial PCs and data center infrastructure respectively. This was done, unsurprisingly, to keep up with the volatility surrounding the DRAM industry in particular.
Sambit Saha, 22 Feb 2026 02:11
Blue Dragon Xbox 360 NA cover art

ReXGlue SDK debut sparks Xbox 360-to-PC ports for Blue Dragon & more

The debut of the ReXGlue SDK for Xbox 360-to-PC recompilations has spurred the launch of four wildly different recompilation projects, though three of them are tied to deceased mangaka Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball fame. ReXGlue SDK also lays the groundwork for many more recomps to come.
Christopher Harper, 22 Feb 2026 01:14
Grace Ashcroft from Resident Evil Requiem is shown

Resident Evil Requiem leaks prompt ex-Capcom director to wish death for offending gamers

The Resident Evil 2 director recommends a harsh sentence for anyone responsible for spoilers. Hideki Kamiya echoed Capcom’s position, warning fans against posting Resident Evil Requiem leaks. Risking copyright infringement, gamers continue to share footage before its release date.
Adam Corsetti, 22 Feb 2026 01:07
Feb 21
Drive deleted instead of folder

ChatGPT 5.3 Codex erases entire hard drive thanks to tiny error

Small mistake, big impact. A misplaced backslash caused a PowerShell script running on GPT to completely erase the hard drive contents for a Reddit user. A simple "typo" that could have happened to anyone reveals that it's not just vibecoding that is prone to errors.
Marc Herter, 21 Feb 2026 23:20
Garmin Connect Plus appears to be quite successful

Garmin Connect Plus: Controversial smartwatch subscription seems to be successful as company stays the course

Garmin offers a paid premium service for its wearables. Many users have strongly criticized this kind of paywall, but it probably won’t go away anytime soon.
Silvio Werner, 21 Feb 2026 22:46
The Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition was announced at CES 2026.

Deal | Special Edition Motorola Razr 2025 gets discounted and comes with a free gift

Just a few weeks after hitting store shelves, the Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition is now available at a discount. In addition to the reduced price, Motorola is also including a free gift with the purchase of the phone.
Habeeb Onawole, 21 Feb 2026 21:59
An image showing a creature in The Surge 2.

Deal | This RPG with souls-like mechanics, beloved by gamers, is currently 90% off on Steam

The Surge 2, an RPG with soulslike mechanics, immerses you in a world ruled by armed soldiers and robots. Its punitive gameplay requires you to choose the right strategy to defeat your enemies with many weapons and gadgets.
Alexis Stegmann, 21 Feb 2026 21:19
Pictured - the Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0151-88M against a blue background with other items.

Deal | Citizen's Tsuyosa NJ0151-88M mechanical watch with sapphire crystal gets its biggest-ever discount

Citizen's Tsuyosa NJ0151-88M has hit a market low of $297.95 at Walmart, effectively beating its previous $315 Amazon record. At 37% off MSRP, this "Ice Blue" automatic finally undercuts the price floor for sapphire-equipped integrated sports watches.
Anubhav Sharma, 21 Feb 2026 20:02
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + V-Color Manta XSky 32 GB DDR5-6400 bundle is now $350 off on Newegg.

Deal | Outstanding AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU bundled with 32 GB DDR5-6400 RAM scores $350 discount

Newegg is currently offering a massive discount on a gaming hardware bundle consisting of the amazing AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU and 32 GB of V-Color Manta XSky DDR5-6400 RAM. For gamers looking to build a new high-end gaming PC, the aforementioned bundle could be a great starting point.
Sambit Saha, 21 Feb 2026 19:11
A screengrab of Nioh 3's 1 Million Copies sold announcement by Team Ninja

Nioh 3 sells 1 million in two weeks as Team Ninja sets franchise record despite PC optimization concerns

Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo report that Nioh 3 has sold over 1 million copies in its first two weeks, making it the fastest-selling entry in the series and pushing the franchise past 10 million lifetime sales.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 21 Feb 2026 19:08
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has once again graced Geekbench 6 with better-than-ever scores.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra thrashes iPhone 17 Pro Max harder than ever in latest Geekbench 6 run

In the latest round of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra benchmark leaks, the upcoming flagship appears to have managed its highest scores yet, defeating the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by as much as 20% in multi-core tests.
Sambit Saha, 21 Feb 2026 19:06
Phil Spencer in interview is shown

Phil Spencer reportedly planned to launch new Xbox console, but slow sales forced retirement

Former Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer first considered leaving the company later in 2025. Still, he may have intended to delay retirement until after the next Xbox console shipped. A leaker who predicted the move blames the sudden shakeup on dwindling hardware and software sales.
Adam Corsetti, 21 Feb 2026 18:45
xSDR packs a 2x2 MIMO software-defined radio in a tiny M.2 2230 module.

This tiny M.2 module turns your everyday laptop into a penetration testing tool

Wavelet Lab’s xSDR is a tiny M.2 2230 A+E-key software-defined radio (SDR) module built to plug straight into laptops, tablets, embedded PCs, and other compact systems. Just drop this tiny card into a spare M.2 slot, and turn it into a portable cellular network analyzer or penetration testing tool.
Debashis Das, 21 Feb 2026 18:19
The Akasa Euler CMX mini ITX PC case is now available in several regions.

Akasa Euler CMX: Tiny 4-liter fanless PC case arrives with support for up to Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs

The Akasa Euler CMX is a new Mini ITX PC case that adopts a fanless design, and supports up to Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs with a maximum TDP of 35 watts. The case is priced at a premium, and is already available for purchase in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Sambit Saha, 21 Feb 2026 17:20
Intel's Core 200E lineup will feature up to 12-core setups consisting of performance cores only.

Intel Core 200E "Bartlett Lake-S" CPUs with P-core-exclusive setups leak with up to 12 cores and 5.9 GHz boost clock

Intel's entire Bartlett Lake-S family of LGA 1700 CPUs has leaked, revealing up to a 12 performance-core-only configuration with a 5.9 GHz single-core boost clock. Unfortunately, however, gamers are unlikely to be able to utilize these chips for their gaming rigs.
Sambit Saha, 21 Feb 2026 17:18
Khadas Mind Pro Intel Panther Lake mini PC has been tested.

Khadas Mind Pro Intel Panther Lake mini PC tested: Arc B390 practically disqualifies RTX 4050 from mini PCs

The Khadas Mind Pro, powered by the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H and up to 64 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, is a super portable and powerful mini PC. The mini PC has been tested in synthetic benchmarks and a variety of AAA games. The results are quite impressive.
Fawad Murtaza, 21 Feb 2026 16:18
The Warfare Legacy Collection is 25% off on Steam until March 2.

Deal | Steam: World War strategy from a different perspective (93% positive) now cheaper than ever

The Warfare Legacy Collection brings back the classic Flash-based World War strategy games Warfare 1917 and Warfare 1944 in remastered form, adding a new Battle of the Bulge campaign. Instead of the traditional isometric perspective, it adopts a distinctive side-scrolling view. The collection holds a 93% positive rating on Steam and is now 25% off for the first time, bringing the price down to around $7.50.
Marius Müller, 21 Feb 2026 15:19
Phil Spencer is stepping down as head of Microsoft Gaming. He is being succeeded by Asha Sharma, who previously led Microsoft’s CoreAI division.

Fears of stronger AI focus at Xbox: Microsoft Gaming CEO steps down – former CoreAI head takes over

Phil Spencer is stepping down as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, while Xbox President Sarah Bond is also leaving the company. Asha Sharma, formerly head of Microsoft’s CoreAI division, will assume leadership. Her appointment has sparked concern within the community, with many fearing a stronger push toward generative AI.
Marius Müller, 21 Feb 2026 14:52
Ubisoft currently appears to be concentrating primarily on the Far Cry and Assassin’s Creed franchises.

These Ubisoft projects remain in development after studio closures and cancellations

In an interview with Variety, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot outlined several projects currently in development. Insider sources have since provided additional details about the titles he referenced.
Marius Müller, 21 Feb 2026 14:44

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