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Mar 22
An artist's illustration showing Saturn's rings and several moons.

New moons have been discovered orbiting Jupiter and Saturn

Astronomers have discovered new moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn using powerful telescopes. And the next space missions could also lead to the discovery of other natural satellites around these gas giants.
Alexis Stegmann, 22 Mar 2026 18:01
SpaceX D3 satellite chip image render.

Musk pitches pie-in-the-sky Terafab 2 nm foundry for SpaceX and Tesla AI chip fare

The Terafab is pitched as a vertically integrated 2 nm chip foundry producing a terawatt of compute annually for satellites, cars, and robots. The plan involves a lot of hubris, as there are daunting capital and execution risks with Musk having a mixed record on manufacturing scale-ups.
Daniel Zlatev, 22 Mar 2026 17:14
A great laptop for a very wrong price! - Samsung GalaxyBook6 Ultra Review

Video | A great laptop for a very wrong price! - Samsung GalaxyBook6 Ultra Review

The Samsung GalaxyBook6 Ultra is a great Performance/Creator/Prosumer Hybrid laptop that offers a stellar overall mobile computing experience, but there is also one major problem.
Alexander Wätzel, 22 Mar 2026 16:55
Townspeople gather in Crimson Desert

Pearl Abyss admits Crimson Desert has generative AI-made assets and adds Steam disclosure

Developer Pearl Abyss has acknowledged that its latest game shipped with AI-produced artwork. The studio says it mistakenly failed to replace placeholders before the Crimson Desert release date. Steam also posted a disclaimer describing how the studio used generative AI tools.
Adam Corsetti, 22 Mar 2026 16:44
The Steam logo, against an assortment of game thumbnails.

Millions of UK gamers now part of lawsuit against Valve unless they opt out

UK Steam users are now automatically included in a certified lawsuit against Valve, led by Vicki Shotbolt, with an opt-out window open until June 11, 2026. The claim covers game purchases from 2018 to 2024.
Anubhav Sharma, 22 Mar 2026 16:31
The Honor Magic 8.

Honor's upcoming compact flagship phone could dominate the Galaxy S27 and Xiaomi 18

A new compact flagship champion could be on the way. According to a new leak, Honor is set to downsize its base model flagship phone, making it a similar size to phones like the Xiaomi 17 and Samsung Galaxy S26, while equipping it with significantly more impressive hardware.
Ricci Rox, 22 Mar 2026 16:18
Official March 22 maintenance for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin fixes sound playback in certain situations and several progression-related bugs ahead of the March 23 grand launch.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin March 22 hotfix fixes sound bug and more

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin’s March 22 update fixes a sound bug, quest progression issues, shortcut resets, and several boss-related blockers ahead of the game’s grand launch.
Darryl Linington, 22 Mar 2026 16:13
A screengrab from Death Stranding 2: On The Beach running on PC

Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2 PC release gets new ‘To the Wilder’ mode as the ‘upper limit’ of difficulty

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has launched on PC, and Kojima Productions is responding to complaints that the game felt too easy by adding a new top-tier difficulty setting, “To the Wilder,” also available on PS5. Billed by the studio as the “upper limit” of challenge, the mode intensifies Timefall damage and forces stricter resource management, pushing players to plan routes and rely on items that were previously optional.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Mar 2026 16:09
Death Stranding 2 for PC on the ROG Flow Z13-KJP

Video | Death Stranding 2 for PC on the ROG Flow Z13-KJP

Death Stranding is one of my personal favorites, and I was literally counting the days for the PC version of the second part a couple of days ago. And of course, I had to fire it up on the Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP, a special edition of the gaming tablet running AMD's Strix Halo APU, designed in collaboration with the masterminds behind the game.
Alexander Wätzel, 22 Mar 2026 15:54
A screengrab from Crimson Desert running on a PC

Crimson Desert launch: “Graphics device not supported” error greets Intel Arc users on Steam

Crimson Desert’s March 19 Steam launch drew hundreds of thousands of players, but Intel Arc GPU owners are being blocked by a “Graphics device not supported” error because Pearl Abyss does not officially support Arc cards. The studio disclosed the incompatibility only after release in its FAQ and is directing affected buyers to seek refunds, with no timeline offered for future support.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Mar 2026 15:42
An infographic from Mozilla showing the new VPN toggle.

Firefox adds free built-in VPN with 50 GB data cap in new update

Mozilla is adding a built-in VPN to Firefox with 50 GB monthly data, rolling out in version 149 from March 24. The update follows Firefox 148, which already introduced system-wide AI controls for managing or disabling AI features.
Anubhav Sharma, 22 Mar 2026 15:32
Intel CPU prices expected to rise by 10% as memory surge puts new pressure on PC costs

Intel CPU prices expected to rise by 10% as memory surge puts new pressure on PC costs

Intel is reportedly set to raise PC CPU prices by 10% amid rising component costs, including a sharp surge in memory prices. This move will likely increase pressure on PC makers and could lead to higher consumer device prices.
Anubhav Sharma, 22 Mar 2026 15:02
Philips' The Buds have an 80s-inspired look.

Philips' new earbuds have a display on the charging case and a colorful design

Set to release in the second quarter, Philips' The Buds wireless earbuds have a pretty attractive design. They also come in a charging case with an integrated display.
Habeeb Onawole, 22 Mar 2026 14:57
The GameSir G7 Pro Dragon's Dogma Edition is available now for $89.99.

GameSir's flagship controller gets a Dragon's Dogma 2 special edition

GameSir has announced another special edition of its flagship controller. First spotted in September 2025, the GameSir G7 Pro Dragon's Dogma 2 Edition arrives at the same time the game marks its second anniversary.
Habeeb Onawole, 22 Mar 2026 14:52
A screenshot from Wave Gods: Ammo Night with the Epic Games logo overlaid on top.

Deal | From $11.49 to $0: Epic Games is now giving away a zombie co-op shooter for free, with up to 6 player support

Epic Games Store is giving away a survival shooter - Wave Gods: Ammo Night - for free through March 29. The game usually retails for $11.49 and features co-op gameplay for groups of up to six players in a zombie-themed world.
Anubhav Sharma, 22 Mar 2026 13:56
Another laptop brand affected by CPU fraud: Manufacturer promises clarification

Another laptop brand affected by CPU fraud: Manufacturer promises clarification

It was already apparent: Following the recent accumulation of evidence, our current random sample check once again provides proof: Ninkear is also affected by the current CPU scandal and is selling laptops with an outdated 5500U CPU instead of the advertised Ryzen 5 7430U, while the affected laptops make buyers believe they have the modern processor.
J. Simon Leitner, 22 Mar 2026 12:32
Microsoft has released out-of-band update KB5085516 to fix Microsoft account sign-in failures caused by KB5079473 on Windows 11.

Windows 11 KB5085516 update to fix Microsoft account sign-in failures

Microsoft’s new out-of-band Windows 11 update KB5085516 fixes the Microsoft account sign-in bug introduced after KB5079473 on Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 PCs.
Darryl Linington, 22 Mar 2026 12:02
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

Xiaomi 18 Pro phones set for massive camera upgrades

The Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are expected to launch around September. Both phones are now tipped to arrive with wholesale camera upgrades, with both the main and zoom cameras set to get more powerful sensors.
Ricci Rox, 22 Mar 2026 10:55
Doctor coming out of a smartphone

The future is here - Perplexity AI wants to be your “AI doctor”; offers medical advice

The era of generic "Dr. Google" searches might be over. For the first time, Perplexity AI can analyze your actual bloodwork and heart rate to give personalized advice.
Martin Filipov, 22 Mar 2026 10:09
Philips The Ringo Duo on-ear headphones has an affordable price tag.

Philips' The Ringo retro on-ear headphones get a color refresh

Philips has announced a new color for its The Ringo on-ear headphones. The wireless headphones, which have a retro-design, will be available as part of the revived Philips Moving Sound collection.
Habeeb Onawole, 22 Mar 2026 08:08
Ready or Not gameplay screenshot

Deal | Critically acclaimed tactical shooter sees 370% surge in players following update

On-sale tactical shooter Ready or Not has seen revived interest following a recent update, causing its concurrent Steam player count to surge by over 370%. The title is currently selling for $24.99, half its regular price.
Chibuike Okpara, 22 Mar 2026 08:07
LG is now producing variable-refresh oxide LCD panels for premium Dell XPS laptops that extend runtimes.

LG begins production of variable-refresh oxide LCD panels for laptops with reduced power consumption

LG has begun production of an LCD panel for laptops capable of variable refresh rates (1 Hz to 120 Hz). The panel uses an unspecified oxide that holds an electrical charge longer than conventional LCD technology and reduces the need to constantly refresh the panel at a high frequency, similar to Sharp IGZO panels.
David Chien, 22 Mar 2026 06:21
An Intel-circulated render of its ARC PRO Workstation GPUs

Intel Arc B70 Pro and B65 Pro leak reveals ‘Big Battlemage’ workstation GPUs with 32GB ECC GDDR6 ahead of March 25 launch

A leak points to Intel launching the Arc B70 Pro and B65 Pro “Big Battlemage” workstation GPUs on March 25, 2025, with press materials outlining creator- and AI-focused specs rather than gaming positioning. Both cards reportedly ship with 32GB ECC GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, with the B70 Pro offering 32 Xe2 cores at 160–290W (about 230W reference) and the B65 Pro using 20 Xe2 cores up to 200W, while pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Mar 2026 05:58
PlayStation Network symbol shown below Down Detector logo

Update | PlayStation Network suffers massive outage, with down servers blocking games from launching

With so many PS5 games depending on the PlayStation Network, any downtime can cripple the console. Sony confirms that gaming and social services are currently offline, with no ETA for a fix. Down Detector displays a surge of around 14,000 reports of incidents that started at approximately 9PM CET. Update 2:33 AM CET: Most gamers can now access the PlayStation Network, although there are sporadic reports of disconnects.
Adam Corsetti, 22 Mar 2026 02:34
The Oppo Watch X3 (pictured) will get a smaller-sized model.

Another leak confirms the existence of the Oppo Watch X3 Mini

The recently-launched Oppo Watch X3 has a 1.5-inch display, but that might be too big for some users. However, just like last year's Watch X2, there seems to be a smaller variant on the way.
Habeeb Onawole, 22 Mar 2026 00:54
Mar 21
Apple's A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo runs Crimson Desert despite falling short of requirements.

Crimson Desert hovers around 50 FPS on MacBook Neo, albeit at laughably low resolution

Apple's A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo has been the talk of the town in recent weeks. According to a YouTuber, the $599 laptop can apparently run one of the most impressive games of 2026 - Crimson Desert - at acceptable frame rates.
Sambit Saha, 21 Mar 2026 23:43
An image of the black and chrome variants of the new N168 watches.

Casio’s $30 A168 gets a Nikon-style redesign and now costs nearly 7x more

A new Nikon-inspired N168 watch from PPP Cameras reworks the Casio A168 with a yellow-tinted display and canvas strap with yellow stitching. No functional upgrades are offered, and pricing caps out at £170 .
Anubhav Sharma, 21 Mar 2026 23:09
Caira19 camera intelligence

Apple is looking to buy a new "camera app" for the new iPhone - targets Halide's creators

Apple is playing "dirty" to fix the iPhone camera. From failed secret talks with Halide's team to a $2 billion AI shopping spree, Cupertino is buying the competition to stay on top in 2026. Is your favorite app next?
Martin Filipov, 21 Mar 2026 23:09
An image showing a gameplay sequence in Hell Let Loose.

Deal | One of the best World War II shooters is now 75% off on Steam

Hell Let Loose is a World War II first-person shooter where you can take part in numerous online battles that changed the course of European history. There are many classes, and you can also use various vehicles to defeat your opponents.
Alexis Stegmann, 21 Mar 2026 22:13
Users would be paying a few hundred dollars more for the Core Ultra 7 355 for almost no gains over the cheaper Core Ultra 5 325

Our first Core Ultra 5 325 benchmarks are in and results are nearly identical to the Core Ultra 7 355

Save yourself some time and money by just going with the cheaper Core Ultra 5 325 instead of the pricier Core Ultra 7 355 as their performance levels are nearly identical.
Allen Ngo, 21 Mar 2026 19:27
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is dealing with Version 1.0 launch issues, including audio problems, as Netmarble updates its official known-issues notice during Early Play.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launch issues include severe audio disruption

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is dealing with Version 1.0 launch issues, including audio problems, as Netmarble updates its official known-issues notice during Early Play.
Darryl Linington, 21 Mar 2026 19:21
Crimson Desert banner showing Kliff sitting near stream

Crimson Desert devs leak how toxic workplace led to disjointed story and clunky controls

Some Pearl Abyss developers reportedly recognized shortcomings in the Crimson Desert story. However, leadership dismissed these concerns and resisted any pushback. Randomly collecting features from popular games, reviewers label the resulting control scheme as overly complex.
Adam Corsetti, 21 Mar 2026 18:21
A medical syringe

Injectable mini livers show promise as transplant alternative after successful test

MIT engineers have developed a groundbreaking method to inject liver cells alongside protective gel particles, creating functional "satellite livers" that may one day eliminate the need for major transplant surgery.
Chibuike Okpara, 21 Mar 2026 17:36
The OnePlus 15T (pictured) is a smaller alternative to the OnePlus 15.

New OnePlus 15T specifications leak reveals a downgraded display

The OnePlus 15T is only a few days from launch, and a new leak highlighting its key specifications have surfaced. While it is an upgrade in most areas compared to its predecessor, it opts for a cheaper display.
Habeeb Onawole, 21 Mar 2026 16:10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 9.

Lenovo ThinkPad laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB and Panther Lake announced

The new Lenovo Thinkpad T1g Gen 9 is an update of one of the most expensive ThinkPad series: It is a premium 16-inch laptop for the multimedia segment with Nvidia GeForce GPUs. The newest model has Intel Panther Lake CPUs, and the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Mar 2026 15:58
New Casio GMC-B2100ADS-1ADR full metal G-Shock shows up in first high-res images

New Casio GMC-B2100ADS-1ADR full metal G-Shock shows up in first high-res images

New HD renders of the Casio GMC-B2100ADS-1ADR give us our clearest look yet at its dial textures, subdial layout, and full stainless steel construction. The watch builds on earlier leaks, with an April launch and pricing around $700 expected.
Anubhav Sharma, 21 Mar 2026 15:22
The OnePlus 15T is said to sport a 360° surround high-performance antenna setup. Pictured: the phone placed beside a mouse, controller, and keyboard.

OnePlus 15T bets on G2 esports chip for stable gaming performance

The OnePlus 15T is set to launch very soon in China as a compact flagship phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. While it's small, the brand touts high-performance connectivity hardware, ensuring stable online gaming even in weak signal areas.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Mar 2026 15:06
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is now live on PS5 and Steam through Early Play, with the mobile release set for March 23.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin live on PS5 and Steam ahead of March 23 mobile launch

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is now playable on PS5 and Steam through Early Play, while the full iOS, Android, and Google Play Games release is set for March 23.
Darryl Linington, 21 Mar 2026 14:04
Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed series will be set in ancient Rome.

Assassin’s Creed Netflix series: Setting revealed – here’s what fans think

Netflix has finally revealed the setting of its upcoming Assassin’s Creed series: instead of directly adapting one of the games, the show will tell a completely new story set in ancient Rome in 64 AD, offering plenty of room for political intrigue. Fans, however, are still reacting cautiously in light of the poorly received 2016 film.
Marius Müller, 21 Mar 2026 14:04
The PlayStation Portal now offers a higher bitrate in 1080p High Quality mode, resulting in noticeably improved picture quality

PS Portal is becoming more appealing: Sony finally fixes one of its biggest shortcomings

Thanks to the new cloud streaming access, PS Portal is currently on the rise. Sony now seems to want to support this further and is rectifying one of the biggest criticisms from users: the low bit rate when streaming, which was accompanied by a loss of picture quality.
Marius Müller, 21 Mar 2026 13:04
TABS gameplay screenshot

Deal | $1.99, 97% positive reviews: Legendary indie game hits lowest-ever price on Steam

Five years after its release on Steam, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is down to a new all-time low price, dropping from $19.99 to $1.99 in the Steam Spring Sale.
Chibuike Okpara, 21 Mar 2026 11:25
Epic has brought Fortnite back to Google Play worldwide as part of its latest Android rollout.

Fortnite is back on Google Play for Android users worldwide

Fortnite is back on Google Play worldwide as Epic relaunches the Android version alongside a new season, mobile Festival portrait mode, and the Yeddy Outfit reward.
Darryl Linington, 21 Mar 2026 10:53
Apple MacBook Air 15 and 13

How can Apple improve the MacBook Air 15-inch? We have some ideas

Apple's new MacBook Air 15-inch is once again a very good overall package and the combination of the powerful M5 processor and passive cooling solution remain unrivaled. There are still some areas where Apple could improve its larger everyday laptop.
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Mar 2026 10:14
Microsoft says Windows 11 Dev build 26300.8085 resumes Pointer Indicator rollout and introduces a redesigned Feedback Hub for Insiders.

Microsoft ships new Dev Channel preview build 26300.8085

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Dev build 26300.8085 with Pointer Indicator, Magnifier changes, Wi-Fi fixes, and a redesigned Feedback Hub for Insiders.
Darryl Linington, 21 Mar 2026 10:03
Steam and PlayStation logos shown on PC monitor

PlayStation PC launcher unlikely after change in PS5 exclusives strategy, says insider

Rumblings about an alternative to Steam have intrigued PlayStation fans. Unfortunately, a Bloomberg reporter doesn’t expect this new way to play PS5 exclusives to become a reality. Instead, Sony may cut back on the frequency of cross-platform single-player PC ports to protect console sales.
Adam Corsetti, 21 Mar 2026 01:26
Mar 20
The new tech in action

Battery-free watches: New tech uses thin films to generate electricity from body heat

Researchers from Seoul National University have engineered a completely flat, wearable power source that forces heat to flow sideways to generate electricity, promising a battery-free future for smart clothing and health monitors.
Chibuike Okpara, 20 Mar 2026 23:54
A image from the game Grim Dawn showing a character and several monsters.

Deal | This Diablo-like ARPG, loved by 93% of players, is 90% off on Steam

Grim Dawn is an action RPG in which you must save humanity. Taking place in the fantasy world of Cairn, you can choose between several classes and upgrade your equipment to defeat more than 200 different enemies, as well as numerous bosses.
Alexis Stegmann, 20 Mar 2026 22:25
Garmin’s Forerunner 970 smartwatch is receiving the v.16.37 update

New Garmin smartwatch update improves course planner

The Garmin software version 16.37 is now available for all users of five of the brand’s smartwatches. This stable release improves the course planning tool and addresses a couple of bugs which could cause the wearables to crash unexpectedly.
Polly Allcock, 20 Mar 2026 21:52
Casio’s G-Shock Baby-G BA110PD

Casio releases new analog-digital watches with polarized finish in US

The Casio G-Shock BA110PD watches are now available in the US. These three hybrid watches have polarized finishes, with pastel colored designs. Plus, they support world time, offer multiple alarms and are water resistant to 100 m.
Polly Allcock, 20 Mar 2026 20:22
Lenovo's latest AMD-based 15-inch gaming laptop has now reached North America.

Lenovo releases new 15-inch gaming laptop in North America with 165 Hz OLED display

Lenovo has finally released one of its more compact gaming laptops in North America. Weighing in at less than 1.9 kg, the Legion 5a Gen 11 features a 15.3-inch OLED display, an 80 Wh battery, up to 32 GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU.
Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2026 20:13

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