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Former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden says Sony’s earlier PC strategy was aimed less at direct profit than at expanding awareness of major franchises like Horizon beyond the console audience. His comments come as Sony appears to be retreating from PC ports for single-player exclusives, while continuing to support live-service releases and third-party timed exclusives across platforms.

IO Interactive is cutting staff after Xbox reportedly ended its funding and publishing deal for Project Fantasy, an online RPG the Hitman studio says it remains committed to completing. The layoffs come despite the strong launch of 007: First Light, which sold 3 million copies in two weeks and earned broadly positive reviews.

Juno Computers has begun accepting pre-orders for one of its two new Linux tablets. With a price tag of almost $1,000, the Juno Tab 4 13'' won't ship for a few months.

HMD Global has officially released four new Nokia feature phones, namely the Nokia 210 4G, the Nokia 235 4G 2nd Edition, the Nokia 215 4G 2nd Edition, and the Nokia 200 4G. All four phones feature an on-device AI assistant, the S30+ operating system, and a 1,450 mAh battery.

Gaming monitors are seeing huge discounts for the Fourth of July sale, and Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G9 is one of them. It is a massive 49-inch ultrawide OLED panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+ support.

The Apple Watch Series 13 is expected to feature a completely new design and advanced display technology for longer battery life. The Apple Watch Series 12, which is expected in September, could still be exciting thanks to a brand-new sensor wristband.

The Pixii Plus and the Pixii Max, which features a full-frame sensor, are currently available at a discount of up to €550 ($629) as part of a summer promotion. Alongside Leica, Pixii is currently the only manufacturer of digital rangefinder cameras.

Xbox eagerly pointed out that many first-party titles are not exclusively digital games. Ahead of the July 28th Halo: Campaign Evolved release date, buyers can pre-order a physical version . Even so, like with the PS5 disc, a download is necessary before playing the Combat Evolved remake.

Back in 2024, rumors about AirPods Pros with cameras started showing up, and several leakers backed those claims. Now, it looks like Apple’s plans have changed, and we’ll have to wait indefinitely for those models.

Up until now, SSDs for laptops have been mostly made by well known names from the US, Korea or Japan, like Samsung, Kioxia or Western Digital. In the midst of the RAM and SSD crisis, a new player has appeared: Notebokcheck has tested a YMTC SSD, which powers a Lenovo ThinkBook 14 laptop.

Sony's smartphone cameras always seem to divide opinion. On the one hand, they offer great flexibility and extensive pro modes; on the other, they aren't always ideal for snapshots. We tested the Xperia 1 VIII in Edinburgh to see what kind of photo results it can produce.

Asus has just confirmed European pricing for its NUC 16 Pro mini PC lineup, with configurations ranging from a barebone Core Ultra 5 model to a fully equipped Core Ultra X9 system. The series was first unveiled at CES and has already appeared in North America, though availability remains uneven.

The Godox C100 is one of the most unusual compact cameras in the world, as Godox uses a transparent display as an optical viewfinder, making the camera look like a small window. Thanks to its very affordable price, the camera is also an attractive option as a light meter.

The EU’s top court has upheld a €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google, confirming findings that the company abused Android’s market dominance by requiring manufacturers to pre-install Google Search, Chrome and Play. The ruling marks another major setback for Google in Europe.

Commodore’s retro-themed Callback 8020 flip phone has opened for preorders at a reduced $399, with an early promo lowering the price to $349 despite continued criticism that it remains costly for a Linux-based “digital detox” device. Fan reaction has intensified after a promotional trailer featuring generative AI elements drew backlash, even as Commodore defends its "limited, transparent AI use" and says early interest in the device has exceeded expectations.

Nothing has closed out software support for the original Phone 1 with a final update carrying the July 2026 security patch, four years after the device launched. The company is simultaneously preparing to launch the Phone (4b) on July 7, a budget device confirmed to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and rumored to include a 6,000mAh battery and 120Hz AMOLED display.

Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix face a federal class-action lawsuit accusing them of colluding to restrict consumer DRAM supply while prioritizing high-bandwidth memory for AI customers, allegedly driving prices up by as much as 700%. The case highlights mounting pressure across the tech sector, with plaintiffs seeking damages and an injunction as rising memory costs ripple through PCs, smartphones, and game consoles.

The Honor 600 is visibly close to current Apple devices in terms of design and software. Neither the iPhone-like appearance nor the borrowings of MagicOS from iOS are fundamentally problematic, and even seem coherent in the overall picture. Nevertheless, it is clear that Honor could focus more boldly on a more independent design in the future and at the same time streamline the sometimes overloaded software.

Tesla's family SUV is priced at $61,990, or $12,000 more than the Model Y Premium AWD, but boasts the kitchen sink of incentives, like free FSD, to go with it. The six-seater's Launch Edition comes with nearly every option that Tesla offers gratis.

Sony's announcement of the upcoming discontinuation of physical game disks has also confirmed that the PS6 won't have a disk drive. Moore's Law Is Dead believes that Sony's decision is primarily a way to keep PS6 profits intact.

The Ultrahuman Ring Pro was originally scheduled to ship in June. However, the smart titanium ring, which offers up to 15 days of battery life and numerous health features, is now expected to ship in August after quality control issues were identified.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 are set to be officially unveiled in July. A leak from a highly reliable source has now revealed the European prices for all five new smartwatch models ahead of time, and, unsurprisingly, each one is expected to be more expensive than its respective predecessor.

Samsung is set to unveil three new foldable smartphones in just a few weeks. A reliable source has now revealed the European prices for the Galaxy Z Flip8, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide, and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra ahead of the official announcement. It appears that customers will have to dig deeper into their pockets this year than they did last year.

Just days after the previous release, Garmin is rolling out another firmware update across its smartwatch lineup. The update targets multiple Fenix 8 models, but it must be installed manually and, as a beta version, should be approached with caution.

The AnTuTu performance rankings from June 2026 are here, and in the flagship section, gaming phones have topped the list once again. However, it's interesting to see the RedMagic 11S Pro+ being beaten by the iQOO 15 Ultra.

iQoo has launched the Z11i smartphone in China. The new entry-level 5G smartphone features the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a 120 Hz LCD display, a single 13 MP rear camera, and a 6,500 mAh battery with 15 W wired charging.

We recently tested two 14-inch Lenovo laptops with Intel Panther Lake - the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL. Here are the most important differences!

Released on March 13, 2020, on Steam, State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition is an open-world survival game where, to survive, you'll need to develop your community and gather resources. But you'll have to be prepared for many dangers.

DJI has officially launched the Mic Mini 2S in China. The new mics offer 32-bit floating-point internal recording, 14.5GB of built-in storage, and support for up to four transmitters per receiver. The device targets content creators seeking studio-grade audio in a lightweight, portable form factor and is currently available in China, with global pricing expected soon.

Dorfromantik is not the only laid-back city builder. Pan'orama may be nowhere near as well known, but it has earned solid reviews and is currently available on Steam with an 85% discount for the first time.

Ghostwire: Tokyo is cheaper than ever on Steam. Bethesda’s open-world adventure currently costs just around $6 instead of $60. In return, players get a deserted Tokyo filled with ghosts, yokai and Japanese folklore.

Seiko has presented brand ambassador Shohei Ohtani with the Star Time, a one-of-a-kind wristwatch capable of displaying cumulative time up to one million hours via five layered rotating discs. The piece was inspired by Ohtani's question about how much time he had left in baseball. It is not for sale.

The Kinera Sylvie clip-on earphones solve the problem of wanting good noise isolation versus situational awareness with a retractable acoustic nozzle that enables its use as both in-ear and open-ear earbuds.

The Bose SoundLink Micro portable speaker (2nd Gen) in two colors is on sale at Amazon at 39% off the MSRP. It delivers powerful sound for its size, with water-, drop-, shock-, and rust-resistance.

Dell and Apple are upping user expectations for what a sub $1000 laptop can be. Meanwhile, the dull and dark plastic design of the IdeaPad isn't necessarily getting buyers excited.

Casio has just unveiled the A1000SP-7. It's the brand's newest addition to its Vintage Premium A1000 lineup, with a sapphire crystal and striped vapor deposition on the dial for a textural, light-shifting effect. The full stainless steel digital watch ships in special packaging.

Epic Games Store has revealed the upcoming free games, and the lineup includes Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon. Both games will be available starting July 9, and they'll remain live for a week.

Even with mediocre Steam Machine reviews, the hardware bests every game on Valve’s top sellers list. The chart ranks entries by total revenue, giving the pricey Linux system an advantage. Long wait times and scalpers netting large profits may signal impressive sales nonetheless.

The e-ink faceplate was first shown off alongside the Steam hardware announcement last year, and Valve has now shared the files and instructions for those who want to make one on their own.

Amazon has announced the next lineup of games that Prime members will be able to download and play for free this month. The lineup includes CyClones, LoneStar, and more.

Xiaomi has confirmed the launch timeline for its next-generation Redmi Note 17 series in China. While official specifications remain under wraps, leaks point to multiple models with large batteries.

Citizen has introduced "The Citizen" AQ4090-08A, a 200-piece limited-edition Eco-Drive watch featuring a hand-dyed indigo washi paper dial. Priced at $3,000 and due in August, the model pairs Citizen’s ±5-seconds-per-year Caliber A060 with a Super Titanium case, sapphire crystal, and crocodile strap.

WhatsApp just opened up reservations for usernames worldwide, but the Indian government wants it to slow down the rollout over security concerns.

Casio has officially listed its upcoming G-Shock and Baby-G watches on the Casio UK’s official website. These watches are slated for release in July 2026 in the global market. The lineup includes the G-Shock G-Steel GM-2100LXB-1A, the Casio X Pokémon GA-110PKM-7A, the G-Shock GWR-B300-1A/2A/8A, the Casio BG-169CM-2, and the BG-169CM-4.

Thanks to a coupon code for an additional 4th of July discount, a high-end model variant of the HP Omen Max 16 can now be ordered for $2,450, which might entice some gamers to pull the trigger on their big upgrade.

The original owner of any Chery electric or hybrid vehicle that is equipped with its Rhino battery line will now enjoy lifetime coverage of the powertrain. This includes the EV battery, electric motor, and ECU.

With the latest graphics driver update, the Intel Arc Pro B390 iGPU can use up to 93 percent of the available system memory as graphics memory. This is expected to boost performance by up to 15 percent in select workflows.

The Epic Games Store has started July 2026 with a new giveaway for mobile gamers. Available until July 9, Sophia the Traveler draws inspiration from Where's Wally? and Where's Waldo? with over 1,800 characters, 10 levels and numerous Easter Eggs.

The Sony stock price is rallying following its total embrace of digital gaming. Rising over 3% in a single day, investors anticipate the PlayStation Store will benefit from the downfall of physical discs. Meanwhile, gamers don’t share their enthusiasm, with some threatening boycotts.

We’ve heard reports of delays for the PS6, but there are always industry insiders denying those reports. Now, another analysis firm has claimed that the PS6 will not be released in 2027, and not even in early 2028.