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Jun 3
A concept image of a portable gimbal camera.

New DJI Osmo Pocket 4 rivals leaked with 200MP cameras

Oppo and Vivo are reportedly preparing new gimbal cameras to take on DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4. A new leak has now shed light on the camera sensor expected in both devices.
Huzefa Baloch, 03 Jun 2026 21:43
The Apple Watch could achieve a longer battery life thanks to a new display technology.

Apple Watch to get battery life boost with HMO instead of LTPO OLED display

Ever since the first Apple Watch was shipped in 2015, Apple's smartwatch has had to make do with a battery life of just one day, while the competition sometimes measures battery life in weeks or even months. A new display technology could finally bring some improvement.
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jun 2026 21:33
Google has released official Fitbit Air design guidelines, including exact dimensions, tolerances, and 2D CAD files.

You can now 3D print your own Fitbit Air bands

Google has published official design guidelines for the Fitbit Air, including exact dimensions, tolerance margins, and 2D CAD files to enable users to 3D print custom bands and accessories. This makes the Fitbit Air a more open, customizable wearable compared to rivals, with the tracker also standing out for offering core biometric tracking without a mandatory subscription.
Antony Muchiri, 03 Jun 2026 21:22
The RedMagic 11S Pro+ achieved the highest performance of all Android smartphones in AnTuTu in May.

Gaming flagship conquers AnTuTu performance charts, no chance for Qualcomm in the mid-range segment

The AnTuTu performance charts for May are here. The latest gaming flagship from RedMagic can take the top spot thanks to an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with fan and liquid cooling, but Qualcomm can no longer compete in the mid-range.
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jun 2026 20:59
Casio's new MTP-VT05D-1E watch

Seven new Casio watches with minimalist design unveiled

The Casio MTP-VT05 watch has been unveiled on the brand’s official international website. Expected to be released in at least one market in the near future, these seven watches have a minimalist design with metal or leather straps.
Polly Allcock, 03 Jun 2026 20:57
Acer is finally selling the Helios Predator Neo 16S with Intel Panther Lake.

Acer releases new 16-inch gaming laptop with 165 Hz OLED display and over 2x longer battery life than older model

Acer has finally started selling a new 16-inch gaming laptop built around Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available with 32 GB of RAM and a 165 Hz OLED display, the new Predator Helios Neo 16S boasts over twice the battery life of the Arrow Lake HX model we reviewed earlier this year.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 20:51
Prologue: Go Wayback is an exploration game with procedurally generated landscapes.

PlayerUnknown’s first major game since PUBG is now free, but it’s not good news

PlayerUnknown Productions became an independent studio in 2021, and the team had plans to release a trilogy of games to showcase its Melba technology. This strategy seems to have met its unfortunate end.
Vineet Washington, 03 Jun 2026 20:49
iFlytek's AI glasses have a built-in micro projector.

iFlytek's AI Glasses have a micro-projector, bone conduction mics, and weigh just 40g

iFlytek has announced a pair of AI glasses that project information into the field of view of the wearer. They also support live translation of over 100 languages and feature bone conduction mics.
Habeeb Onawole, 03 Jun 2026 20:42
The Switchbot Weather Station combines a weather station, alarm clock, calendar, and smart home controller in one device.

SwitchBot Weather Station delivers daily weather reports and personal calendar alerts with smart home control

The SwitchBot Weather Station delivers daily atmospheric conditions from online sources and external monitors, displays personal calendars with alarms, and offers smart home control via Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, or a Matter-compatible SwitchBot Hub.
David Chien, 03 Jun 2026 19:56
The latest Nitro V 15 adopts a 14-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor.

Acer releases new 15-inch gaming laptop internationally with 165 Hz display

Acer has updated one of its cheaper 15-inch gaming laptops with new variants. Now on the expensive side, the Nitro V 15 still contains a 165 Hz display and a 76 Wh battery, but only slow DDR4 RAM.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 19:56
Mockup of Switch 2 Lite surrounded by Ring Fit controller

New Switch 2 console or controllers possible after Nintendo registers EU designs

EU design registrations may be for unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 consoles or accessories. The EUIPO database doesn’t provide details on the confidential filings, but they likely refer to new hardware. Many fans anticipate a Switch 2 Lite or OLED during the current generation.
Adam Corsetti, 03 Jun 2026 19:39
Lenovo sells the ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 only with AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors, for now.

No longer affordable: Lenovo releases new ThinkPad L16 laptop internationally with up to 64 GB RAM and AMD processors

Lenovo has started selling AMD-powered versions of the ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 internationally. Arriving before Intel Panther Lake counterparts, the new 16-inch ThinkPad is not that budget-friendly anymore.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 19:28
Dylan, the protagonist of Control: Resonant.

Control: Resonant PC requirements revealed

Remedy Entertainment has shared an overview of the PC requirements for Control: Resonant. The game will be released on September 24 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.
Vineet Washington, 03 Jun 2026 18:56
An image showing the galaxy NGC 3972.

Hubble captures a striking image of the spiral galaxy M88

The Hubble Space Telescope has recently unveiled a striking image of M88, a galaxy located 63 million light-years from Earth. This image reveals many fascinating details about this galaxy, which could have a dramatic future.
Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jun 2026 18:11
NVIDIA bets big on (premium) laptops!

Video | NVIDIA bets big on (premium) laptops! Computex

A completely new generation of portable, powerful and absolutely gorgeous laptops for us creators, developers and gamers? Nvidia finally took the wraps of their first SOCs for our favorite mobile computing companions, and we had a chance to check out some new models coming with the new later in 2026.
Alexander Wätzel, 03 Jun 2026 17:56
The Google Pixel 11 will apparently be offered in slightly darker colors than the Pixel 10 pictured.

Google Pixel 11 (Pro) wallpaper leak hints at new colors

The Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL could be offered in slightly darker, more restrained colors than the Pixel 10 series. This is indicated by the official wallpapers of the next-generation Pixel smartphones, which a reliable leaker was able to share in advance.
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jun 2026 17:50
Goose pulls health data from Whoop fitness trackers without an active subscription.

Whoop users could soon be free from expensive subscriptions thanks to this open-source app

An independent developer has released an open-source project called Goose that pulls health data from Whoop fitness trackers without an active subscription, using Bluetooth interception and a local-first architecture to keep data entirely on-device. The pre-alpha proof of concept, currently iOS-only and limited to Whoop 5.0, signals growing consumer pushback against biometric data being locked behind mandatory monthly paywalls.
Antony Muchiri, 03 Jun 2026 17:47
The Pro 5 Series 16 now comes with AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors.

Dell releases new 16-inch globally laptop with 120 Hz VRR display and 64 GB RAM

Dell is now selling a new 16-inch laptop globally powered by AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors. Also available with 5G cellular connectivity and 64 GB of RAM, the Dell Pro 5 Series 16 (P516265) costs less than its Intel Panther Lake-backed sibling, too.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 17:44
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7.

Consequence of the RAM crisis: Lenovo's screen downgrade on the ThinkPad T14 Gen 7

In times of rising prices, the PC industry explores various ways to keep prices in check. One of them: Use cheaper components to lessen the blow of the RAM crisis. This is what Lenovo does with the screen of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7.
Benjamin Herzig, 03 Jun 2026 17:42
Water is sprayed into the airstream as a mist.

Hands on with Verbatim's portable battery-powered fan with USB-C, display and water tank Computex

After being surprised by its own success last summer, Verbatim now plans to launch more portable fans with USB-C charging ports. Visitors were able to try out the Cool 'n' Go Aqua Breeze at Computex.
Andreas Sebayang, 03 Jun 2026 17:37
The Soundbar Pro 2.1 ch costs almost twice as much as its two-channel counterpart.

Xiaomi releases award-winning wireless soundbar and subwoofer in a new country

Xiaomi is now selling a new 2.1-channel sound system in the UK. Available for less than £200, the Xiaomi Soundbar Pro 2.1 ch delivers up to 300 W with Bluetooth, optical audio and HDMI Arc connectivity. Dolby audio and DTS Virtual: X integration is onboard too.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 17:29
The latest mobile monitor from Asus has a 14-inch OLED panel.

Asus ZenScreen 14-inch OLED monitor packs kickstand in thin body

The latest mobile monitor from Asus uses a 14-inch OLED panel, which is said to be particularly color-accurate and high-contrast. The screen is only 8 millimeters thick and weighs less than 500 grams, and is said to be ideal for use on the go in conjunction with a fold-out stand.
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jun 2026 17:17
Many gamers still prefer the Steam Deck despite its weaker hardware.

Why gamers are buying an $800 Steam Deck instead of an Xbox ROG Ally or Legion Go S

Although the Steam Deck OLED has cost almost $800 since its recent price increase, it sold out almost immediately – even though more powerful handhelds are available for less. According to a recent Reddit discussion, there are clear reasons for that.
Marius Müller, 03 Jun 2026 16:47
MocaccinoOS 26.06 now available with KDE 6.6.5, the 6.18.33 LTS kernel, more

Minimal distro MocaccinoOS 26.06 comes with KDE 6.6.5, the 6.18.33 kernel, more

With new releases now moved to the MocaccinoOS SourceForge page, MocaccinoOS 26.06 is now moving forward with the 6.18.33 LTS kernel, a new COSMIC ISO image, new features and improvements in the Vajo package manager, an additional software installation module in the Calamares installer, and much more.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Jun 2026 16:46
Goodbye Google: European Parliament makes French rival Qwant its default search engine

Goodbye Google: European Parliament makes French rival Qwant its default search engine

The European Parliament is dropping Google for Qwant, a privacy-focused French search engine, as the default on MEPs' computers from June 4 — backing the EU's "digital sovereignty push", though Microsoft Office and other US dependencies are still very much in place.
Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jun 2026 16:41
Xbox Game Pass June 2026 lineup.

Xbox announces 7 new games coming to Game Pass this month

Microsoft has revealed the Xbox Game Pass June 2026 lineup, and according to the announcement, seven new titles will be added to the service this month.
Abdul Haddi, 03 Jun 2026 16:30
New Cycle is 50% off on Steam until June 16.

Deal | Frostpunk meets Anno: Gritty dieselpunk city builder hits its lowest price ever on Steam

New Cycle combines the survival tension of Frostpunk with the complex production chains of Anno and moves the formula into a bleak dieselpunk apocalypse. The city builder is still in Early Access and is currently available on Steam at its lowest price to date thanks to a 50% discount.
Marius Müller, 03 Jun 2026 16:23
Linux Lite 8.0 comes with a new Calamares installer, new kernels, and much more

Beginner-friendly Linux Lite 8.0 sports a new installer and kernels, much more

The pinnacle of 14 years of continuous development, Linux Lite 8.0 brings a brand-new installer, new kernels, end-to-end GTK4 theming, a Game Center tool, and several new in-house apps, as well as "unprecedented translation coverage at every level of the system" alongside the usual set of minor tweaks and fixes.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Jun 2026 16:22
ILL was presented at the State of Play on June 2, 2026, with a new story trailer.

New trailer shows what may be the “most violent game ever made”

Sony's latest State of Play brought the first trailer for ILL – a new survival horror game that could be one of the most brutal titles ever developed.
Marius Müller, 03 Jun 2026 16:04
The Surface Laptop Ultra has a new, oversized USB-C port.

Nvidia RTX Spark Surface Laptop Ultra has a unique new USB-C port, reveal hands-on images Computex

Microsoft’s new Nvidia RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra could introduce a groundbreaking new feature with a mysterious, oversized USB-C port. Hands-on reports suggest the unique USB-C port may support a magnetic, breakaway design for enhanced security and convenience.
Martin Filipov, 03 Jun 2026 15:59
God of War Laufey was shown during the latest State of Play with around 24 minutes of in-game footage.

God of War Laufey revealed – Faye fights very differently from Kratos

Sony has officially unveiled God of War Laufey, including around 24 minutes of gameplay footage. Instead of Kratos, the spotlight falls on his wife Faye this time, as many had already expected. What comes as more of a surprise, however, is just how acrobatically the Norse warrior moves through the air during combat.
Marius Müller, 03 Jun 2026 15:50
Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Ultra tested by Notebookcheck

Superb smartphone for vacations and holidays thanks to macro magic – just not for the beach

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is the perfect companion for vacations and holidays. With its versatile Hasselblad cameras, the flagship phone offers impressive macro performance and excellent zoom capabilities, even for the most distant subjects and smallest details. We also compare photo results with the Vivo X300 Ultra.
Marcus Herbrich, 03 Jun 2026 15:48
The Surface Pro 12 in its three rumoured colour options.

New Microsoft Surface Pro 12 detailed with Snapdragon X2, 32 GB RAM and over 10% longer battery life than older model

The launch of new consumer Surface PCs is on the horizon. According to a reliable leaker, the Surface Pro 12 is arriving globally in June 2026. Not only that, but the leak has described multiple upgrades from the existing Surface Pro 11.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 15:36
An image of the Creative Katana V2X with the text "Patched" visible on it.

This popular $300 PC speaker can be used to hack your PC, and no patch is coming

A researcher has chained two unpatched flaws in the Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X to remotely flash custom firmware over Bluetooth and inject keystrokes into the host PC — all this with no pairing required. Creative refuses to issue a fix.
Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jun 2026 14:57
The new MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a refined and more ergonomic design.

AMD should be scared: MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld console looks mighty impressive but price can spoil the fun

MSI brought their new Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld gaming consoles with the Intel Arc G3 Extreme under the hood. We went hands-on with the portable consoles and came away excited about the Arc G3 Extreme.
Fawad Murtaza, 03 Jun 2026 14:22
The new Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n (pictured) runs on Nvidia's RTX Spark platform.

Lenovo reveals first Nvidia RTX Spark laptop: 15-inch screen, large trackpad, SD card slot Computex

Lenovo has shown off its new 15-inch Nvidia RTX Spark-powered laptop, the Yoga Pro 9n. It has a large trackpad, top-firing speakers, all-day battery life, and all the ports pro creators might need. Official pricing and launch date for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n havne't been shared yet.
Martin Filipov, 03 Jun 2026 14:22
The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is finally available to purchase officially.

Xiaomi releases cheaper TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) in Europe before global launch

Xiaomi is finally selling its latest budget streaming stick. Available in Europe before its eventual global release, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) runs Google TV at up to 1080p for approximately $57.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 14:08
Xiaomi sells the Soundbar Pro 2.0 ch in a single colour option.

Xiaomi releases wireless soundbar in new country with Dolby Audio and NFC pairing

Xiaomi has started selling one of its award-winning wireless soundbars in a new country. Equipped with four drivers, the Soundbar Pro 2.0 ch contains mutliple connectivity options and even NFC pairing despite its sub-£100 launch price.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 14:04
The Xiaomi 17.

Xiaomi 18, Oppo Find X10, and Vivo X500 series launch timelines leaked

The Xiaomi 18, Oppo Find X10, and Vivo X500 series are expected to be upcoming flagship Android smartphone lineups. Ahead of any official announcement, a leak has revealed potential launch windows for the Chinese market for all three.
Huzefa Baloch, 03 Jun 2026 14:03
Peladn sells the YO2 with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which features the Radeon 8060S iGPU.

New Peladn mini-PC releases with AMD Strix Halo and up to 96 GB VRAM; already being sold globally

Peladn has released a new mini-PC featuring AMD Strix Halo and up to 96 GB of VRAM. Already being sold globally, the Peladn YO2 can deliver up to 160 W of performance to its Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, too.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 14:01
Lenovo only sells the IdeaPad Slim 5 Ultra in a Luna Grey finish.

Lenovo releases new lightweight 14-inch laptop internationally with over 20 hours battery life and dual SSD slots

Lenovo is now selling its latest lightweight 14-inch laptop internationally. Weighing less than a MacBook Air, the IdeaPad Slim 5 Ultra contains a 65 Wh battery rated for over 20 hours of battery life. Also, Lenovo offers the laptop with a 120 Hz display that spans 14-inches diagonally.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 13:57
The Honor X7e in sunset orange colorway

Honor unveils new entry-level smartphone with massive 7,500 mAh battery

The Honor X7e launches as a new entry-level smartphone in the global market. The smartphone comes with a 120 Hz LCD display, a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, a dedicated one-tap AI key, and a large 7,500 mAh battery.
Abhinav Fating, 03 Jun 2026 13:05
Google's fake call detection uses RCS to flag spoofed calls on Android.

Android fake call detection: Google uses RCS to stop AI scams

Google's new Android fake call detection uses RCS to verify calls from contacts, blocking AI voice-cloning scams before they reach you. Rolling out to Android 12+ devices now.
Darryl Linington, 03 Jun 2026 13:00
The latest NAS from Minisforum promises reasonable performance thanks to Wildcat Lake.

NAS with Wildcat Lake, Wi-Fi 7 and USB 4: Minisforum unveils N4 Computex

Intel Wildcat Lake not only enables particularly affordable laptops, but is also well suited for a NAS thanks to its relatively low power consumption and reasonable performance. Minisforum is now unveiling the N4, one of the first NAS systems based on the new Intel chips.
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jun 2026 12:22
1,400 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews in 6 days: New free-to-play Steam game with unique mechanic tops charts

1,400 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews in 6 days: New free-to-play Steam game with unique mechanic tops charts

Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a free-to-play Steam walking sim that won't let you press S. A 45-minute drift through space with Voyager 1, it's 98% positive across nearly 1.4k reviews days after launch. Here's why this little hopecore game lands so hard.
Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jun 2026 12:17
The Instinct E should be fully functional again after applying v14.15.

Garmin: New software update makes some smartwatches usable again

Garmin has released a new software update. Available on multiple smartwatches, the update promises to make some Instinct smartwatches usuable again. Currently in beta, the update will likely reach all Instinct E and Instinct 3 smartwatches soon by way of new stable software.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 12:12
A close-up of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and its familiar design.

New ultra-premium foldable releasing as Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra with a major battery upgrade still rumoured

Samsung has been spotted confirming the name of its next ultra-premium foldable smartphone. Tipped to launch globally in July, the leak also confirms that the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a direct replacement for last year's Galaxy Z Fold7. A long-awaited battery upgrade is still rumoured.
Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2026 12:10
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE features 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

"A pretty garbage deal from AMD": New Radeon RX 9070 GRE performs 16% worse vs RX 9070 despite launching at same MSRP

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is here, and AMD has priced the card a little too high, according to Hardware Unboxed. The RX 9070 GRE is reportedly much faster than the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, but falls behind the RTX 5070 and the RX 9070. HU calls the RX 9070 GRE "a pretty garbage deal".
Fawad Murtaza, 03 Jun 2026 12:02
Microsoft Scout is designed to bind users to Windows.

AI addiction is Microsoft's primary ClawPilot goal, leaked documents reveal

Microsoft not only accepts AI addiction, but declares it as the primary goal of the brand new Scout AI agent. As leaked documents show, functionality only plays a subordinate role in the first phase of the rollout; Microsoft primarily wants users to become addicted to the AI agent.
Hannes Brecher, 03 Jun 2026 11:50
A promo image for the Asus The Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDMR.

Deal | 4K QD-OLED, 240 Hz, DP 2.1: Asus' premium ROG Swift PG32UCDMR monitor gets biggest-ever Amazon discount

The Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDMR 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor has hit its lowest-ever Amazon price at $899 for the first time — 31% off its $1,299.99 list price. It features 240 Hz, DP 2.1, and a 0.03 ms response time.
Anubhav Sharma, 03 Jun 2026 11:29

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