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As previously reported, Ubisoft has canceled six games as part of its latest cost-cutting measures. Insider Gaming has now revealed which titles are affected.

The GMKtec K12 is a well-equipped AMD-powered mini PC with an octal-core Ryzen 7 APU and plenty of ports. The system also sports OCuLink support for fast eGPU setups, as well as dual 2.5G Ethernet. Thanks to an ongoing sale, the K12's barebones variant is now available for just $350.

After its proposed code changes were rejected, an autonomous AI agent reportedly published a blog post attacking a developer. The article portrays him in a highly negative light and includes several fabricated allegations.

The ongoing DRAM and storage memory price gouging that is caused by the AI data center boom will affect gaming consoles, too. As a result, console makers like Nintendo or Sony are adjusting their sales and launch strategies.

Sony may be rethinking its plans for the PlayStation 6, and the ongoing memory crisis appears to be the main reason.

Banana Pi has finally released its WiFi 7-capable router board with optional 10 Gigabit LAN and WAN. Available in two variants with up to 8 GB DDR4 RAM, the BPI-R4 Pro also contains numerous M.2 modules for adding 4G or 5G cellular modules.

Hardware Unboxed has published a thorough analysis of the pricing situation of the current-gen GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. The data shows that the RTX 5070 Ti, the RTX 5080, and the RTX 5090 have seen the worst price hikes. The RX 9070 and the RX 9070 XT are comparatively in a much better spot.

The developers behind the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 have shared a new compatibility update. This emulation software is now closer than ever to getting all PS3 games not only to boot but also to get past the menus.

The Decathlon Btwin E-Three 500 longtail cargo e-bike is now available in various European countries. This electric bicycle builds on an older model, with a larger battery for a longer assistance range. Other features of the 8-speed bike include Suunto suspension and a range of accessories.

Microsoft’s Windows 11 KB5077181 update (Builds 26100.7840 / 26200.7840) is reportedly triggering infinite boot loops and SENS sign-in failures. Despite officially fixing previous boot bugs, users are encountering new DHCP networking regressions and 0x800f0983 installation errors.

Eufy is now selling the E20 Motion Sensor in Europe, following its recent launch in the US. Designed to trigger linked smart home devices, this model is said to have a smart animal detection feature, which should reduce the number of false alarms caused by pets and wildlife.

In our review, we noted that the RTX 5060 laptop powered by the Ryzen 9 9955HX can outperform some RTX 5070 competitors. Now we’re taking a closer look at exactly which RTX-5070 laptops the Apex 17 manages to outperform—and where it falls behind.

Philips Hue’s new Essential Light Strip is now available at some retailers in Europe. Previously released in the US, this is the brand’s entry-level model with a lower price and a slightly reduced feature set. It offers both white and colored gradient lighting effects, with adjustable brightness and app-based controls.

The Sony PlayStation 6 might not use the full RDNA 5 GPU architecture. Reliable leaker KeplerL2 mentions on NeoGaf forums that the PS6 GPU will be a hybrid of RDNA 5 technologies and older architectures. Sony has seemingly used a similar approach with the PS5 and the PS5 Pro.

A court ruling in Munich has forced Acer and Asus to suspend direct PC and laptop sales in Germany following a patent dispute with Nokia. It’s over the HEVC codec, but retailers can still sell existing inventory as appeals and licensing negotiations move forward.

An international team of researchers has issued a warning on the dangers of AI swarms with regard to the manufacturing of fake public consensus, noting that it might have already been happening.

Amazon subsidiary Ring has unexpectedly ended its partnership with Flock Safety following widespread backlash over a planned AI function. However, the Community Requests feature will remain in place.

Xiaomi is almost done rolling out the HyperOS 3 update to all the eligible global devices, and after this, the company will soon announce its Android 17 beta program. Ahead of the announcement, a full list of eligible phones and tablets has emerged.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) 2024 in matte black has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon following a substantial $129.32 in savings. The smartwatch integrates Fitbit health tracking and offers complete integration with Google Pixel smartphones.

Philips Hue is rolling out an update for a range of its smart home products. This release improvea the accuracy of battery status information and fixes a motion detection issue. According to the company, software version 67.116.1/2.85.1/2.85.5 has been pushed OTA to users of most of its battery-powered accessories.

Even with 2013 origins, GTA 5 now demands more than 100GB of install space. A new mod creates a much lighter, more portable version of the title. While players could avoid pricey storage upgrades, they may decide that the visual downgrades forced by the GTA 5 mod aren’t acceptable.

Panther Lake-H has proven itself to be quite impressive thus far, but the lesser Panther Lake-U series loses a lot of what makes the architecture unique from predecessors.

Lenovo's current gaming handheld Legion Go 2 convinces with a great OLED screen, but you can already get the same gaming performance for significantly less money.

Announced at CES, the ROG Flow Z13-KJP is a special edition of the ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet. Made in partnership with Kojima Production, interested buyers will soon be able to pre-order it.

China’s commercial rocket — Smart Dragon-3 — has showcased its payload adaptability by carrying seven satellites to their planned orbit. One of those satellites belongs to Pakistan. This is a milestone achievement in the space cooperation between China and Pakistan.

Marvel’s Spider-Man games may never surface on Xbox consoles. Insomniac Games dismissed the chances that the PlayStation exclusives would eventually support the platform. Many single-player games published by Sony are only available on the PS5 and PC.

Scientists have discovered a planetary system with three planets — the closest one is rocky, and the next two are gaseous. But a fourth planet was later discovered farthest from its star, and surprisingly, it is a rocky planet. This rocky-gaseous-gaseous-rocky order beats current scientific understanding.

Who makes the best smartphone for photography right now? Well, the answer might surprise you, and even though not all of our contenders are available globally, the iPhone 17 Pro faces very serious competition from the Honor Magic8 Pro, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Oppo Find X9 Pro, and the Vivo X300 Pro.

By reconfiguring satellite software in orbit, researchers on the Pamir Plateau have doubled the capacity of existing laser communications, setting a new domestic speed record.

As Tesla's January sales are down 17% year-on-year and it reported its first-ever annual revenue decline, it is trying to turn things around, at least in the US. The 2026 Model Y Premium trims are now getting their first APR financing deal for the year.

Spy shots from a photo shoots are always interesting, and this time they even provide a relatively good look at a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival, which is expected to launch globally soon and in a very dark color version.

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 has received a sizable discount and is now available for slightly over $1,100. Thanks to a bright 3K IPS display with good color space coverage and Nvidia RTX graphics, the 14-inch laptop is not just suitable for regular office applications.

The Oppo Watch S is now also available in Europe. The smartwatch has a very bright display, is relatively thin and can supposedly estimate lactate thresholds.

The mid-range smartphone’s user experience hasn’t always been ideal in our in-depth review. Out of the box, buyers of the Redmi 15 Pro Plus have to deal with numerous ads. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to disable these sometimes-annoying pop-ups that are integrated into Xiaomi’s operating system.

The new "Sodiumfrostglow" flashlight is designed to handle temperatures down to -40°F thanks to its sodium-ion battery, and it can also be used as a power bank. After a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, the manufacturer is now looking for backers on Indiegogo.

The Wireless Horipad Turbo controller is cheaper than the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller. It packs several features but misses out on two key features available on Nintendo's own controller.

A modder has built a small, 3D-printed gaming cube inspired by the Steam Machine concept, using a modern AMD mini PC and an external GPU connected via OCuLink. Called the ITG Cube, the project focuses on a compact design and DIY 3D printing.

A less powerful version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is coming. Equipped with fewer Performance CPU cores than the original Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, early leaks have outlined performance expectations for this new 7-core version, too.

We reviewed the updated Asus Zenbook S16 and it is an excellent everyday laptop with a brighter OLED screen. You also get a new AMD Ryzen AI 400 processor, which shows that Zen 5 is not outdated yet.

GameHub, the popular PC emulation app on Android will be available soon for macOS. GameSir says the software will allow users to natively run Windows and Steam games on their Macs.

Following a successful demonstration flight, the nation's space agency has retrieved a reusable first-stage booster from the South China Sea, advancing its 2030 crewed lunar landing ambitions.

The Oppo Find N6 is rumoured to be launching globally next month. In the meantime, the new foldable smartphone has surfaced on a benchmarking website with performance that demolishes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Honor Magic V5.

The DJI Avata 360 has resurfaced in an extensive leak. With pricing and launch information allegedly now tweaked, leaked video footage indicates that reviewers may already have Avata 360 units in-hand.

Sony is currently offering a big discount on PlayStation Plus. The Premium tier is 35% off, and existing customers can also upgrade their plans at discounted prices.

A breakthrough facility in Qinghai province has pushed lithium recovery rates from salt lakes past 90%, establishing a greener, more efficient standard for the global EV battery supply chain.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance has received a next-gen update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside a limited-time discount on its complete Royal Edition on the PlayStation Store. The update focuses on performance and technical improvements, making it an opportune time for new and returning players to jump in.

A novel technique called DISH bypasses traditional layer-by-layer constraints, fabricating complex millimeter-scale structures in just 0.6 seconds using holographic light fields.

The free game lineup has expanded again, and this time, there are quite a number of new games that have over 50% positive ratings already. It’s worth noting that most of these decently-rated freebies were released in late January 2026.

Honor has launched a new budget Android tablet called the Pad X8b. It features an 11-inch display, a metal body, and a large battery. However, it is powered by the Snapdragon 680, the same processor found in the Honor Pad 8 launched in 2022.

After five months of waiting, Abxylute has finally revealed when its N6 controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch. The controller will arrive alongside the GameCube-like N9C controller that was unveiled a few weeks ago.