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Ever wanted to create your own custom wallpapers? Ever wanted to learn or use new creative software? And maybe you feel limited with just a prompt when it comes to generative AI solutions? NVIDIA might have something for you with its AI-Blueprints, and we tested them in Blender.

Physics-based free game Delivery & Beyond is currently trending on Steam. It launched on January 27, 2026, and so far, the freebie has garnered over 200 reviews, with 88% of them being positive. SteamDB shows 300+ average players.

Casio has officially launched four new Fine Metallic Series G-Shock watches in Japan. The lineup includes the GM-110, GM-2100, GM-5600, and GM-6900 variants, all featuring stainless steel bezels, red displays, and a February 2026 release window.

Early sales data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) suggests a shift in buyer preferences within Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, with higher-end models gaining ground. While one model clearly leads early demand, the figures also point to uneven performance across the rest of the range.

iPhone users no longer need to look enviously at the souped-up camera flagships from China. From the makers of the Vivo X300 Pro camera kit comes a professional camera kit that transforms an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro into a real camera, optionally with 10x optical zoom and even a memory card slot. A simple upgrade to the iPhone 18 camera kit is also promised.

The Casio 2026 G-Shock Fire Package AWG-M100FP-1A1 and GW-2320FP-1A1 watches have been released in Japan. Each has a sleek, minimal design, and comes with special packaging. Features of these hybrid and digital watches include support for world time, Tough Solar charging and 200 m water resistance.

GMKtec recently introduced the K13 in China, and the compact mini PC is now available globally. It features the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, an upper mid-range CPU from the Lunar Lake lineup with the capable Arc 140V. The starting price is $669.99.

Casio has unveiled a new Oceanus Manta watch, the OCW-S7000F-2A, in Japan. Already available to pre-order, this model has a striking blue and white design, with a sapphire glass bezel ring, and a titanium casing and strap. Features include Bluetooth, radio control, and Tough Solar charging.

The Citizen Promaster GMT range has gained three new models. Currently available in Hong Kong, these dual time watches have colored textured dials, accent hands and a basic date display. Each features silver-colored metal casing and comes with a stainless steel or nylon strap.

Free games on the Epic Games Store are generally part of the platform's weekly giveaway program, but the case is different for NightReaper2 and SunBlockers. These two are being given away by the game developer, outside Epic's usual freebie schedule.

If you're looking for a smartphone with long battery life, a good display and extended security updates, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is a great choice. However, there are a few potential drawbacks to be aware of.

It is widely known how the camera of the Galaxy S26 Ultra will change, but now we can see it in large format in a first leaked official promotional poster, in the primary color option purple and without any distracting watermarks.

Casio is expanding the G-Shock GA-2100 lineup for early 2026 with a series of models featuring a proprietary metallic camouflage print. All three models launch February 19 at a retail price of £109 (~$150).

Zotac will be unveiling the CM5-PICO at ISE 2026, which it calls the world's smallest and most feature-dense Raspberry Pi CM5 SBC. The CM5-PICO offers a variety of connectivity and expansion options with wide ranging applications. Alongside the CM5-PICO, Zotac will also be introducing an entire lineup of Edge AI mini PCs and embedded MxM modules featuring Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell GPUs.

Two powerful NASA observatories looked deeply into a patch of sky and found a galaxy cluster forming only about one billion years after the Big Bang. Scientists never expected to find something as massive as a galaxy cluster at such an early time in the universe’s existence.

Using its Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope peered into a region for a total of about 255 hours. This exceptionally long observation allowed astronomers to trace dark matter by studying how its gravity distorts and influences the light from distant galaxies.

New simulations performed on a NASA supercomputer provided the most comprehensive details into the chaotic environment around rapidly rotating neutron stars before they merge.

NASA scientists may have found the driving force that sculpts a kind of aurora called auroral arcs. To make their findings, the scientists had to search through archives of past observations of the eye-catching phenomenon.

The global model of the Xiaomi Pad 8 has surfaced in a Geekbench listing, marking a step closer to its launch. The listing reveals the tablet is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and delivers notable performance improvement over its predecessor.

The OnePlus 15 offered major performance upgrades over the OnePlus 13, including the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a larger battery. However, the company made compromises on the camera by using smaller primary and telephoto lenses. A new leak now suggests that the next-generation OnePlus 16 will improve on this front.

Casio has listed the W-221H digital watch series for a February 2026 release in Japan. Priced at ¥6,050 (~$39), the lineup includes two resin models with 10-year battery life, 5-bar water resistance, world time, alarms, and LED backlight.

The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Transparent Purple Edition is finally available to buy after being on pre-order since its launch in December 2025. Although, this special edition costs more than the standard N Edition despite having the same features.

Even with Microsoft pivoting toward PC gaming, players still can’t add Minecraft to their Steam libraries. Still, it may be among the next first-party Xbox games to debut on the marketplace. The publisher has struggled to lure gamers away from Steam to its Xbox PC app.

The Analogue 3D has gained support for the Switch Online Nintendo 64 wireless controller. The feature was added in the latest software update released for the console, thus providing owners with a complete N64 experience.

A flurry of third-party Switch 2 games looms, but some titles may prove too demanding for the console. The director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy describes the struggles that publishers face. Regardless, Naoki Hamaguchi says that the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Switch 2 port is almost complete.

Ayaneo has released a new high-end Android gaming handheld globally. Available in three colours with up to 16 GB of RAM, the Pocket S Mini also features LPDDR5X-8533 RAM, a 960p display and a large enough battery for hours of retro emulation.

Citizen has unveiled a slim, radio-controlled dress watch inspired by the ceremonial Hikime Kaburaya arrow used in Shinto rituals. Limited to just 500 pieces, the Eco-Drive model pairs a mother-of-pearl dial and Super Titanium case with world time, a perpetual calendar, and multi-region atomic timekeeping.

In September, Nvidia announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI. These plans are now appear to be on hold, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has reportedly stressed to industry colleagues that the original agreement was non-binding.

Team Fortress 2 Classified is an unofficial spin-off that aims to deliver a mix of fresh gameplay and classic TF2 nostalgia. Judging by player numbers and early reviews, it seems to be striking the right chord with fans so far.

Following recent turmoil, tensions at Ubisoft Paris are escalating. Several trade unions have threatened to walk out if CEO Yves Guillemot visits the studio.

YouTube is cracking down on browser workarounds that previously enabled background playback. Users who want to listen to music or podcasts with their screen locked will soon need a YouTube Premium subscription.

SpaceX will try to solve orbital data center challenges like latency, maintenance, or traffic with a new satellite constellation. It has filed for permission to launch up to a million of those.

Microsoft says Windows 11’s January 2026 KB5074109 update is triggering boot failures mainly on a limited set of physical (mostly commercial) PCs that were left in an “improper state.”

The first Chinese vehicle to hit the Gran Turismo franchise has found its rightful place in the racing game's garage with an output of more than 1,500 horsepower. The supercar also offers a breakneck acceleration.

Home Assistant has released a new update for its Android companion app. Version 2026.1.6 brings notable improvements for Assist voice controls. Plus, there is an enhanced entity picker and a redesigned user onboarding experience, as seen in earlier updates for the iOS version of the company’s app.

The IKEA Grejsimojs Portable Bluetooth speaker has been released in Europe. This battery-powered product has a purple mouse-shaped design, including ears and a tail. While it offers features like multi-speaker mode, it lacks some tools which are available on IKEA’s other speakers.

The IKEA Grejsimojs LED table lamp, dimmable/dog blue, is rolling out more widely in Europe. Already available in the US, this light has a playful design with a bright blue body. Features include a replaceable LED light source and a smart memory function linked to its adjustable brightness.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 features a 16-inch OLED display, AMD's Ryzen 9 9955HX, 32 GB of RAM, 2 TB of SSD storage, and an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. There's also plenty of connectivity, albeit the USB ports top out at just 10 Gbps transfer speeds.

The smartphone market broke through a new price barrier at the end of 2025. For the first time, buyers worldwide spent an average of more than $400 for a new device. Although unit sales rose only slightly by 4%, global revenue skyrocketed, reaching a new record high of $135 billion.

Buyers are unlikely to see as many enticing RTX 5080 OLED gaming laptop deals. Fortunately, the 16-inch Legion Pro 7i with a potent Core Ultra 9 275X processor is at one of its lowest prices yet. Although not the most mobile Lenovo laptop, it produces stellar gaming and productivity benchmarks.

After the last episode aired, the fans are sure the show will choose one of the endings from the game, while others are quick to point out that the writers are staying true to their words.

The free-to-play hero shooter isn’t doing as well as the developers had hoped it would, and that might be an understatement.

Oppo is expected to expand its flagship Find lineup with three new models: the Find N6, Find X9 Ultra, and Find X9s. A new leak now outlines the global launch timeline for all three devices and reveals their expected color options.

The Final DX4000 CL closed‑back headphones aim to recreate an open‑back soundstage using washi‑paper composite drivers, thick memory‑foam pads, and a low‑resonance structure. They are positioned as a high‑end option for audiophiles seeking a spacious listening experience without disturbing those nearby.

Amazon has dropped the price of the top-rated Sony WH-1000XM6 noise cancelling headphones to their historical low once again. The headphones offer adaptive 12-microphone noise cancellation, Hi-Res Audio music playback, and DSEE Extreme AI music enhancement.

The new Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is definitely a flagship model and offers perfect build quality, good maintenance options, a modern tandem OLED screen and very good input devices. We would like to see these features in more ThinkPads again.

The JVC HA-A110T earbuds introduce a “Next Standard” design with Hi-Res Audio, LCP drivers, and Spiral Dot ear tips for cleaner, more detailed sound. They feature hybrid noise cancellation, all-day battery life, and multipoint connections with a splashproof body.

Philips has launched the Evnia 27M2N5500XD in China, revealing more details about its super high refresh rate gaming monitor. With a 500 Hz refresh rate at QHD and a 1,000 Hz dual mode, it is faster than the new OLEDs coming out, though there are trade-offs.

Zotac has announced two new and compact Edge AI devices. These are relatively specialized systems with different architectures and, as a result, are suited for different use cases. The overall focus remains the same and these compact computers are not necessarily designed for regular consumers.

Google is integrating the Gemini 3 LLM natively into the Chrome browser. The new feature called "auto browse" offers an automated analysis and summary of website content. The rollout initially takes place as a preview version for Gemini subscribers in the US.