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Mar 2
The IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra is set to be available from June 2026. Pictured: a promo picture showing the thin design of the laptop.

Intel-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra debuts with lightweight design and OLED display

Lenovo has showcased the IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra at MWC 2026, and it’s an Intel-powered lightweight laptop that can be equipped with up to an OLED display. It will be available soon, with a starting price of €899.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The L16 Mobile Monitor is set to be available at  €199. Pictured: the front of the portable USB-C display.

Affordable Lenovo USB-C portable monitor debuts with built-in stand and 65W pass-through support

The Lenovo L16 Mobile Monitor has gone official at MWC 2026, and this USB-C portable monitor features a 16-inch FHD IPS panel. There’s an adjustable built-in kickstand, and it’s set to be available from August 2026.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The Legion 7a 15ASH11 adopts a new design without a dedicated numberpad.

Lenovo launches new 15-inch gaming laptop with AMD Strix Halo

Lenovo has unveiled a new 15-inch gaming laptop backed by AMD Strix Halo processors. Featuring AMD's powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU, the new laptop also includes an OLED display and full-sized arrow keys inside a body weighing about the same as a MacBook Air 15. Lenovo has confirmed availability for the new Legion 7a, too.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The Legion Tab Gen 5 will be available in Eclipse Black, Glacier White and Fifa Edition variants.

Lenovo launches new compact gaming tablet globally

Lenovo has launched its latest high-end Android tablet globally. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and up to 16 GB of RAM, the tablet also features a 9,000 mAh battery inside its 360 g housing. Lenovo includes an 8.8-inch and 165 Hz display with the Legion Tab Gen 5, too.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 offers a typical ThinkPad keyboard layout.

Lenovo launches new ThinkPad 2-in-1 with up to 64 GB RAM

The ThinkPad 2-in-1 has returned. Equipped with Intel Panther Lake processors and up to 64 GB of RAM, the Surface Pro rival also features a 3:2 display with a 120 Hz variable refresh rate. The ThinkPad X13 Detachable Gen 1 weighs just 1.25 kg including its impressive keyboard folio too.
Alex Alderson, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The modular laptop is powered by an Arrow Lake processor. Pictured: the system in dual-display configuration.

Lenovo showcases ThinkBook Modular AI PC as concept laptop with detachable display

The ThinkBook Modular AI PC is one of the concept products that Lenovo has showcased at MWC 2026. It's essentially a laptop with a 14-inch display that has support for attachments, including a secondary display.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 will start at €799. Pictured: a promo picture of the convertible laptop.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 debuts as versatile laptop with Thunderbolt port

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 is among the many laptops that the brand has presented at MWC 2026. It’s powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, has a 14-inch touchscreen display, and is set to start at €799.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
Pictured - the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition against a white background.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition refreshes the Slim 7i line with 2.8K 120 Hz OLED and Wi-Fi 7

At MWC, Lenovo has refreshed the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, a 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display, up to 32 GB RAM, a 75 Wh battery, and Wi-Fi 7 in a 1.19 kg thin-and-light chassis.
Anubhav Sharma, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 from the front.

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2: Faster, lighter, smarter Android tablet unveiled

The Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 comes with quite a few key upgrades over its predecessor. The Android tablet switches to a Snapdragon SoC and brings some productivity focussed AI features.
Vineet Washington, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
Artistic render of Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a.

Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ and 2.5K OLED unveiled

Lenovo has expanded its Yoga Pro portfolio with the Yoga Pro 7a that will be offered in two screen sizes. The laptop is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ series chips and enables high performance workflows.
Vineet Washington, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The Lenovo Yoga Creative Keyboard AngryMiao Edition will be available for purchase later this year.

Lenovo teams up with Angry Miao on a Knob-equipped mechanical keyboard with hub function

Lenovo is back with another mechanical keyboard, and this time it has partnered with Angry Miao. The Yoga Creative Keyboard AngryMiao Edition is based on the Angry Miao ATM 98 keyboard, but also incorporates some features designed specifically for Yoga devices.
Habeeb Onawole, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7.

New Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen 5 come with 75 Wh battery, Intel Panther Lake or AMD Gorgon Point

At MWC 2026, Lenovo is announcing their newest additions to the legendary ThinkPad T series. The mainstream models Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 get a lot of love this year, as Lenovo totally redesigned them. Both will launch with AMD and Intel options.
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The modular components of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 debuts with Snapdragon X2 Elite and more lightweight 1.1 kg chassis

In addition to the standard T14 and T16, Lenovo also updates the more premium T series model, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7. The new version comes with the latest CPUs, which includes Intel Panther Lake, AMD Gorgon Point, but also the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite. Additionally, Lenovo has revamped the design, making it more repairable, lightweight and convenient to use by adding a USB-C port on the right side.
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2.

T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 with Intel Panther Lake: Lenovo ThinkPad convertible for business can now hold two pens

The second generation of the T14s 2-in-1 is here, and it brings some significant changes. It gets updated to be closer to the regular Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G7, and it also includes a new built in digitizer pen - plus, naturally, Intel Panther Lake.
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
The Lenovo AI Work Companion Concept is a concept device that should be a reality.

Lenovo's AI Work Companion Concept is an evolution of its defunct Smart Clock Essential

Lenovo has unveiled a concept device at MWC 2026 that seems like a future iteration of its discontinued Smart Clock Essential. However, the Lenovo AI Work Companion Concept moves away from a bedside gadget to a workspace one with its productivity features and hub functionality.
Habeeb Onawole, 02 Mar 2026 00:01
Mar 1
Lenovo currently sells the Legion 7a in a stylish white finish.

Lenovo releases new 16-inch OLED gaming laptop globally

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch gaming laptop. Available worldwide, the laptop combines a 240 Hz OLED display with an 84 Wh battery and AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors. Lenovo installs an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU and 32 GB of RAM inside the Legion 7a too, which is noticeably smaller than the existing Legion 7i.
Alex Alderson, 01 Mar 2026 23:33
The Honor Robot Phone comes with an AI companion that can see and interact through its gimbal camera and on-screen avatar.

Honor Robot Phone showcased with AI buddy and robotic camera, teasing lifelike interactions as a daily companion

The Honor Robot Phone integrates an AI buddy with an on-screen avatar for use as a daily driver. The AI can control the 200 MP, 3-axis gimbal camera to see and interact expressively with others while capturing videos with cinematic quality thanks to ARRI Image Science. The humanoid Honor Robot was also teased at MWC 2026.
David Chien, 01 Mar 2026 23:31
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

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