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Mar 10
An image showing several characters in Chained Echoes.

Deal | Appreciated by 89% of players, this RPG with 16-bit graphics is 60% off on Steam

Chained Echoes is a single-player RPG in which you embody a hero and must end a conflict that has lasted too long. Turn-based battles against various enemies and dragons await you, and you will have to upgrade your equipment and skills to become more powerful.
Alexis Stegmann, 10 Mar 2026 22:14
The Two Dream Light and Two Dream Pro handhelds.

MagicX reveals core specifications of the Two Dream Light and Two Dream Pro handhelds

The Two Dream Light and Two Dream Pro were announced last month, and MagicX has now shared their core specifications.
Abdul Haddi, 10 Mar 2026 22:04
Hisense’s 2026 U6 MiniLED TV builds on the 2025 model

2026 Hisense U6: New cheaper MiniLED TVs launching soon

The 2026 Hisense U6 Series MiniLED TVs, the U6SF and the U6SF Pro, have been announced in the US. Said to be launching in the coming weeks, these models are expected to be cheaper than the recently announced U7 Series.
Polly Allcock, 10 Mar 2026 21:54
RPCS3 PS3 emulator shown on Steam Deck

RPCS3 PS3 emulator will improve handheld UI, including adding games directly to Steam

Managing a library of PS3 games on gaming handhelds may soon become less frustrating. The RPCS3 emulator is testing several enhancements, including less reliance on the Steam Deck desktop mode. Users of mobile Windows devices will also be able to change more settings without exiting a game.
Adam Corsetti, 10 Mar 2026 21:50
ECS Liva P300 small form-factor PC

ECS showcases Liva P300 mini PC powered by Intel Core Ultra 400 desktop-grade CPU with DDR5-8000 RAM support

Highlights for one of the first mini PCs to be equipped with Intel's upcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors includes support for DDR5-8000 RAM, 2x PCIe 5.0 SSD slots, low-profile dGPU support via horizontal riser, plus a multitude of ports including Thunderbolt.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Mar 2026 20:48
Steam's logo.

Steam users downloaded 100 million terabytes of games and updates in 2025

According to the Steam Year in Review for 2025, Steam users downloaded 100 exabytes of games and updates last year, which translates to 100 million terabytes.
Abdul Haddi, 10 Mar 2026 20:39
Sony is rumoured to be offering numerous games for its mid-March PS Plus giveaway, logo pictured.

With time to spare: Leaker reveals Sony's new PlayStation Plus triple-A free game plan for mid-March 2026

Hardly any time has passed since Sony last updated its PlayStation Plus service with new free games. Nonetheless, a highly-rated leaker has revealed the company's upcoming plans ahead of time for PS4 and PS5 gamers alike.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 19:57
Garmin appeals to golfers with the Approach G82

Garmin Approach G82: GPS handheld with radar launch monitor & touchscreen

Garmin is expanding its range of mobile devices for golfers. The Approach G82 provides a wealth of information for perfecting your swing while also offering map functions. It comes preloaded with tens of thousands of individual golf courses worldwide and can be combined with other Garmin products.
Silvio Werner, 10 Mar 2026 19:52
Hisense’s 2026 U7SF ULED MiniLED TV

Hisense reveals new U7SF MiniLED TV in sizes up to 116 inches

The Hisense U7 Series ULED MiniLED 4K Fire TV, or the U7SF, has been revealed in the US. This model shares many similarities with another recently released TV, with one key difference.
Polly Allcock, 10 Mar 2026 19:50
Demonstration of Virtual Aperture feature in Galaxy S26 phones.

Galaxy S26's nifty camera features are coming to Galaxy S25

Samsung is working on improving the Galaxy S25 series as well, and it looks like some of the features introduced with the Galaxy S26 series will be ported over. These are camera related features that will improve photos and document scanning.
Vineet Washington, 10 Mar 2026 19:45
A portrait of Resident Evil director Shinji Mikami

Resident Evil legend Shinji Mikami's Unreal Engine 5 AAA IP could shake up horror and action

Shinji Mikami, the director behind the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil 4, has launched independent outfit Unbound Studios and is developing a new Unreal Engine 5 AAA IP for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, backed by talent from series including Silent Hill, Shadow of the Colossus, and Devil May Cry.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 10 Mar 2026 19:39
The FA401EA cannot be configured with 64 GB VRAM in the US.

Asus releases new 14-inch gaming laptop in the US with AMD Strix Halo

Asus has finally started selling its first AMD Strix Halo gaming laptop in the US. Equipped with a 165 Hz display, the new laptop also features a 73 Wh battery with 100 W charging via USB Type-C. Unfortunately, Asus has decided against offering a 64 GB RAM variant in the US, which would have allowed the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA to assign up to 48 GB VRAM to its Radeon 8060S iGPU.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 19:35
The Figure 03 humanoid robot cleaning up a sitting room

Figure showcases Helix 02 powered humanoid robot cleaning a living room autonomously at human speed

Figure’s humanoid robot is going beyond factory work and moving onto house chores. The company has released a new video that shows its robot handling household chores.
Keji Folowosele, 10 Mar 2026 19:10
The Era 100 SL mounted on a Sonos stand.

Cost-effective home cinema: Sonos releases new Era 100 SL speaker globally

Sonos has updated its plug-in speaker line-up with the Era 100 SL. A cheaper alternative to the Era 100, the Era 100 SL is officially billed as the 'most cost-effective way to build your home cinema setup'. The Sonos Era 100 SL is orderable from March 10 and will begin shipping before the end of the month.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 19:07
The MacBook Neo is aluminum-clad and weighs 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs.).

Major weakness: Apple MacBook Neo battery life suffers from excessive cost cutting

The initial batch of Apple MacBook Neo reviews is now online, revealing a big compromise that Apple has had to make to keep the price down. More specifically, the battery life of the MacBook Neo might disappoint some fans, as it gets handily beaten by the MacBook Air 13.
Fawad Murtaza, 10 Mar 2026 19:05
The four new Casio Fine Metallic series watches, stylized.

Casio launches four new G-Shock metal bezel watches with red displays in the US

Following a European release, the Casio Fine Metallic G-Shock collection arrives in the US. The lineup features stainless steel bezels and red-tinted displays. Models are available starting at $270 on the official webstore.
Anubhav Sharma, 10 Mar 2026 18:57
The bundle includes a powerful RTX 5070 graphics card, 64 GB DDR5 kit, and a well-reviewed PC case.

Deal | RTX 5070, 64 GB DDR5 RAM: Gaming hardware bundle discounted by $620 for a limited time

A fresh combo on Newegg packs the formidable Gigabyte Gaming RTX 5070 GPU, a whopping 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, and an ARGB case from Corsair. Available for a limited time, the bundle allows gamers to save a whopping $620 or around 32%.
Sambit Saha, 10 Mar 2026 18:51
Laptop prices are expected to witness as much as 40% hikes later this year.

Laptop prices could jump 40% as component costs continue aiming for the sky

A recent report from TrendForce has indicated that consumer laptop prices may surge by as much as 40% in the coming quarters. As usual, rising component costs are to be blamed.
Sambit Saha, 10 Mar 2026 18:43
The Roomba Mini is available in four colours, including a subtle shade of green.

The world's smallest robot vacuum: iRobot Roomba Mini launches with AutoEmpty Dock and LiDAR

iRobot introduces its first new robot mop-vacuum cleaner since being acquired by another company. The Roomba Mini is billed as the world’s smallest robot vacuum, allowing it to reach corners that competing models simply can’t access.
Hannes Brecher, 10 Mar 2026 18:34
The MacBook Neo has surprised early reviewers.

It can even play Cyberpunk 2077: Apple MacBook Neo surprises early reviewers with more positives than negatives

The MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest MacBook in its current line-up. Priced at $599, the new 13-inch laptop has reached reviewers ahead of its March 11 shipping date. While many pull up the MacBook's obvious shortcomings, extensive tests show that Apple has got a lot of things right, too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 18:31
An artist's illustration showing a planet and a star resembling the Sun.

Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet located in the habitable zone of its star

Astronomers have recently discovered two new exoplanets orbiting the red dwarf GJ 887 by combining data from several telescopes and satellites. And one of them would be located in the habitable zone of this star.
Alexis Stegmann, 10 Mar 2026 18:16
The Dynabook Protege X45W is the brand's latest 2-in-1 laptop with an 8-core AMD CPU.

Dynabook unveils new 2-in-1 laptop with 8-core AMD Ryzen APU

The new Dynabook Protege X45W laptop is here, powered by AMD Ryzen 7 200 APUs. With up to 8 cores and 16 threads, the X45W 2-in-1 laptop should achieve admirable performance without costing a fortune.
Sambit Saha, 10 Mar 2026 18:04
The Yoga 7a trades Intel Panther Lake for AMD Gorgon Point.

New Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 laptops released with AMD Gorgon Point and up to 32 GB RAM

Lenovo has released a new series of AMD-backed 2-in-1 laptops. Available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, the Yoga 7a 2-in-1 range combines 70 Wh batteries with optional OLED displays, Ryzen AI 7 445 APU and up to 32 GB of RAM.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 17:57
Fallout 3 protagonist and Dogmeat companion.

Fallout 3 Remaster release window possibly leaked

Bethesda has been working on multiple Fallout projects and one of them is believed to be Fallout 3 Remastered. There is no official release date attached to it, but a new listing may have hinted at a release window.
Vineet Washington, 10 Mar 2026 17:40
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could've performed better if it had an active cooling setup. Pictured: the phone running The Witcher 3.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra shows strong console and PC game emulation performance in new video

YouTuber ETA Prime has put the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to the test. With DeX mode enabled, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship could deliver over 60 FPS while emulating Silksong, over 50 FPS in The Witcher 3, and around 30 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Mar 2026 17:39
Ulefone RugKing 5 Pro

Giveaway: New rugged smartphone with 20,000 mAh battery and night vision camera up for grabs

Ulefone has announced a new giveaway, with prizes including the just-launched RugKing 5 Pro and other accessories. The new giveaway will run for 15 days, ending on March 25, 2026.
Chibuike Okpara, 10 Mar 2026 17:22
The Asus NUC 16 Pro packs up to Intel Core Ultra X79 "Panther Lake"  CPUs.

Leak reveals Asus NUC Pro 16 mini PC with 16-core CPU and powerful Arc B390 iGPU might cost over $1,500

A recent leak has revealed just how expensive the Core Ultra X7-powered Asus NUC 16 Pro mini might be. Rising RAM and storage costs are definitely to blame, making the powerful mini PC a lot more expensive than it should be.
Sambit Saha, 10 Mar 2026 17:11
Steam Machine shown in living room

Bluepoint Games dev thinks Steam Machine led to Sony porting fewer PS5 exclusive games to PC

The Bluepoint Games Technical Director sees the Steam Machine as a legitimate console contender. With Steam invading living rooms, Sony would be reluctant to port PS5 exclusives to PC. Still, Valve may struggle to compete in the retail market, and Linux doesn’t support popular FPS titles.
Adam Corsetti, 10 Mar 2026 17:10
A close up of the Casio G-Shock GW‑BX5600‑1A1 display, pictured against a dark background.

Casio: First look at new upcoming G-Shock GW-BX5600 MIP LCD watch with gray case and blue strap

A new leak reveals the alleged G-Shock GW-BX5600CB-2JR that's slated for an April 2026 launch. The square watch appears to feature the same MIP LCD, Bluetooth and Tough Solar system as earlier GW-BX5600 models, but with a gray case and blue fabric strap.
Anubhav Sharma, 10 Mar 2026 17:05
FreeBSD 14.4 now available - unofficial AI-generated logo

FreeBSD 14.4 brings new tweaks, fixes, and updated packages

The fifth release of the stable/14 branch updates FreeBSD to version 14.4. Bhyve virtual machines can share a filesystem with the host via the new p9fs, cloud-init compatibility in nuageinit was improved, multiple bugs were fixed, and various packages, including OpenSSH and OpenZFS, got updated.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2026 16:51
The Cortical Labs CL1 computer running on human brain cells.

CL1 wetware computer plays Doom as its living brain cells form data centers that sip power unlike Nvidia GPUs

Cortical Labs is opening biological data centers built with CL1 computers that run on silicon chips fused with about 800,000 lab-grown human neurons. They draw as little as 30 watts each, positioning them as a low-power alternative to Nvidia GPU-based AI racks.
Daniel Zlatev, 10 Mar 2026 16:43
The Poco C85x.

Xiaomi Poco C85x with 6.9-inch display and 6,300mAh battery launches at ~$120

The Xiaomi Poco X85x is the company's latest budget offering. The phone has launched in India with a starting price of Rs. 10,999, which roughly translates to $120. It features a large display, a 6,300mAh battery, and a 5G-capable processor.
Huzefa Baloch, 10 Mar 2026 16:34
The Sonos Play portable wireless speaker will be released on March 31.

Sonos Play arrives as a cheaper and smaller Move 2 with a replaceable battery

Sonos has unveiled the Play as its new portable wireless speaker. The new speaker boasts all-day battery life, voice controls, and an IP67 dust and water resistance rating.
Habeeb Onawole, 10 Mar 2026 16:28
Insta360 and Lexar team up to offer a new compact SSD

Insta360 Quick Reader: Ultralight 512 GB portable SSD for phones, computers and action cams

Insta360 has launched a new pint-sized external storage drive with a 512 GB capacity. With its relatively high read and write speeds, the Insta360 Quick Reader can also handle media transfers efficiently, especially for videos.
Silvio Werner, 10 Mar 2026 16:19
Lenovo's latest ThinkPad T series laptops are more repairable than most.

10/10 from iFixit: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G7 and ThinkPad T16 G5 star with Framework Laptop matching repairability

iFixit has now put the ThinkPad T14 G7 and ThinkPad T16 G5 through their paces. With 10/10 repairability scores, the pair match recent Framework Laptop releases with their excellent modularity. All is not perfect with Lenovo's latest ThinkPad T series laptops when it comes to repairability, though.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 16:18
Dragon's Dogma 2 is one of the rumored mid-March 2026 PlayStation Plus additions for Extra and Premium. Pictured: edited cover photo of the game.

PS Plus mid-March 2026 game catalogue leak hints at notable additions for Extra and Premium

A sketchy leak suggests that Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy 16 will be available as free games on PS Plus Extra for mid-March 2026. While getting these would be a big deal for PlayStation users, this report should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Mar 2026 15:53
Baseus Security X1 Pro camera mounted on a wall.

Deal | Baseus X1 Pro security camera with dual 3K resolution and 300-degree coverage is over $100 off

The Baseus X1 Pro security camera is majorly discounted on Amazon. It comes with dual 3K cameras and AI tracking, with no subscription required.
Vineet Washington, 10 Mar 2026 15:42
A conceptual image of a Dyson sphere

Astronomers find 5 potential alien structures harvesting energy from the stars

New research has emerged on how astronomers might detect a Dyson sphere. A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical megastructure built around a star to capture its energy, first proposed by physicist Freeman Dyson in 1960.
Chibuike Okpara, 10 Mar 2026 15:34
The Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 attached to its detachable keyboard accessory.

Lenovo releases new lightweight tablet with 144 Hz display

Lenovo has released a new high-end tablet. Available across the Eurozone and the UK, the new tablet combines a 144 Hz display with a large battery and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset. The Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 can be configured with an optional keyboard accessory, too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 15:06
Gamrin is firmly in bug fixing territory with the Quatix 7 and its peers.

Multiple Garmin smartwatches get improved Music experience with latest update

Garmin has issued a new software update for many of its older high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update focuses on resolving outstanding bugs again rather than adding any new features.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 14:40
The Asus ExpertCenter P700 mini tower features up to an RTX 5060 dGPU.

Asus ExpertCenter P700 mini tower PC arrives with AMD Gorgon Point APUs and GeForce RTX 5060 GPU

The Asus ExpertCenter P700 mini tower is a new SSF PC powered by a GeForce RTX 5060 discrete GPU and AMD Gorgon Point APUs. With a decent array of ports and a compact chassis, the P700 appears to be a good option for folks who require discrete graphics.
Sambit Saha, 10 Mar 2026 14:37
Garmin's latest Tactix 8 beta update is a strange one.

New Garmin smartwatch update release leaves community confused

Garmin is rolling out another update for multiple high-end smartwatches. While the company cites over half a dozen changes in its changelog, Beta Program participants have noticed a crucial issue with Garmin's new beta software.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 14:32
The new Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition weighs approximately 1.65 kg thanks to its 15.3-inch display.

Lenovo releases new 15-inch OLED laptop globally with Intel Panther Lake

Lenovo has quietly released a new 15-inch multimedia laptop globally. Equipped with a 165 Hz OLED display, the new laptop also features an 84 Wh battery, Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs and a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors. The Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 is considerably larger than its Gen 10 predecessor, too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 14:30
The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 has a speaker on the back along with an integrated kickstand.

Leak reveals more official renders of the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2

Prolific leaker, Evan Blass, has shared additional images of the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2. Unfortunately, most of the key specs of the multimedia tablet, which has a giant JBL speaker on the back, are still unknown.
Habeeb Onawole, 10 Mar 2026 14:24
A close-up of the DJI Avata 360's camera housing.

Above It All, See It All: DJI officially confirms launch date for new Avata 360 drone

DJI has revealed the launch date for its next drone release. Arriving earlier than leakers expected, the announcement not only confirms that the Avata 360 will be launching before the end of the month but also that it will be available globally, too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2026 13:39
Paired with the Pro Keyboard, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra strongly resembles a conventional laptop.

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra turns into laptop replacement with Samsung's new Pro Keyboard

The Pro Keyboard is Samsung’s most premium keyboard for the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra to date. The accessory transforms the flagship tablet into a laptop-like device, offering a large multitouch trackpad for easy navigation and a dedicated DeX button for switching to desktop mode.
Hannes Brecher, 10 Mar 2026 13:35
Honor MagicBook Pro 14 2026

Honor MagicBook Pro 14 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 - Who offers the best multimedia laptop?

The new Honor MagicBook Pro 14 2026 is a very good multimedia laptop, and it is also a direct rival for the entry-level MacBook Pro 14 with the M5 SoC. We compare the two laptops in the most important areas.
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Mar 2026 13:05
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 with 9 GB of VRAM reportedly feature the same GPU as the RTX 5060 with fewer cores.

A new affordable Nvidia gaming GPU is coming and it has potential to be pretty good

Nvidia is reportedly preparing a new GeForce RTX 5050 with more VRAM. While the GPU is expected to retain the key specs of the already available RTX 5050, the upcoming GeForce card can be an excellent buy for gamers looking for an affordable gaming GPU.
Fawad Murtaza, 10 Mar 2026 12:33
The G2 Ultra 400mm telephoto extender can easily deliver 1600mm shots, as demonstrated by an early photo sample.

Vivo X300 Ultra: First camera sample showcases insane 70x zoom

Remember Samsung’s 100x Space Zoom? Looking at other smartphone manufacturers today really shows how far smartphone cameras have come since the Galaxy S20 Ultra. An early sample shot from the Vivo X300 Ultra’s Zeiss camera system hints at what its 400mm teleconverter can deliver.
Alexander Fagot, 10 Mar 2026 12:30
The Electronic Dolphin

Robotic dolphin uses eco-friendly, sea-urchin-inspired filter for oil spill cleanup

A new remote-controlled minibot equipped with a specialized, highly absorbent coating offers a safer, chemical-free way to clean up hazardous marine oil spills.
Chibuike Okpara, 10 Mar 2026 12:22

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