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Mar 11
The Anbernic RG Vita Pro will launch in two colours.

RG Vita Pro: New Anbernic handheld shows its PS Vita emulation chops in official video

Anbernic has shared what to expect from the RG Vita Pro before it launches. Unlike the cheaper RG Vita, the RG Vita Pro should be powerful enough to emulate the PS Vita library across its 1080p display.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 15:06
Lenovo equips the Xiaoxin Pro 13 with a single rear-facing camera.

Lenovo reveals battery life before new high-end Android tablet release

Lenovo is preparing to launch a new high-end tablet later this month. Joining the Legion Y700 Gen 5 in China, the new tablet has already been confirmed to rival the Xiaomi Pad 8 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 144 Hz display. Now, Lenovo has revealed prospective battery life for the Xiaoxin Pro 13, too.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 15:01
Acer TravelMate P2 / P4 2026 lineup

Acer announces TravelMate P4 / P2 Copilot+ business laptops with Intel vPro Core Ultra 300 processors

All new TravelMate P4 and P2 models are powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 365 processor with up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Screen options include 1920 x 1200 and 2880 x 1800 IPS panels and the laptops come with Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and fingerprint sensor plus Intel vPro security.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Mar 2026 14:30
The new Marathon update cuts thermal scope effectiveness, eases some UESC encounters, adds new contracts, and fixes multiple gameplay and stability issues.

Marathon update nerfs thermal scopes and adds new contracts

A new Marathon update nerfs thermal scopes, reduces some UESC durability, adds NuCaloric and Traxus contracts, and fixes crashes, store issues, and progression bugs.
Darryl Linington, 11 Mar 2026 14:21
Casio’s W218HD-3AV watch

Casio releases new affordable digital watch with green dial in US

The Casio W218HD-3AV digital watch has landed at the brand’s official online store in the US. This model has a dark display, a green dial and a metal strap. Features include an alarm, a stopwatch and an LED backlight.
Polly Allcock, 11 Mar 2026 14:10
The Fenix 8 Pro should be in line for a new stable update at some stage, too.

Multiple Garmin smartwatches to get new stable update soon with improved strength and HIIT activity experiences

Garmin has signalled that multiple smartwatches are set to receive new stable updates soon. All high-end models, the update will serve to resolve multiple outstanding issues that presented themselves after a recent stable software rollout.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 14:08
Bungie’s Marathon is off to a strong start on Steam, but Reddit and player comments show why many newcomers still find the extraction shooter confusing, punishing, and hard to learn.

Steam reviews praise Marathon while Reddit warns of "punishing" gameplay

Steam users are giving Bungie’s extraction shooter a strong early rating, but community discussion shows that confusing UI, harsh onboarding, and high-stakes PvPvE systems are still making Marathon a tough sell for many newcomers.
Darryl Linington, 11 Mar 2026 14:05
The original PlayStation 1.

Lego PlayStation 1: Pricing and availability for new Lego set leaks

A new leak suggests that Lego is working to release a set based on Sony's classic home console. Not only has the leak revealed a launch window for the Lego 72306 PlayStation 1, but it has also outlined pricing, too.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 14:03
Intel announces Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processors: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus unveiled

Intel announces Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processors: Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus unveiled

Intel is expanding its desktop portfolio with the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processors for gamers and content creators. Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus offer more cores, higher clock speeds, and faster DDR5 memory support. In addition, new optimization features improve the performance of modern games and applications.
Sebastian Bade, 11 Mar 2026 14:00
The back view and the front view of the MSI MPG 322UR X24 monitor.

MSI's new high-end 32-inch QD-OLED monitor features 4K 240 Hz tandem panel and full-bandwidth DisplayPort 2.1

MSI launches the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 gaming monitor featuring a 4K 240 Hz tandem OLED panel and DisplayPort 2.1. The 31.5-inch display sports AI presence sensors and 98 W power delivery for professional and gaming setups.
Anubhav Sharma, 11 Mar 2026 13:54
A screengrab from Marathon running on PC

Bungie targets Marathon data mining leaks on launch day, promises takedowns for unrevealed content

Bungie launched Marathon, its sci-fi extraction shooter reboot, and warned on day one that it would issue takedowns for any publicly shared data-mined content that had not yet been officially revealed. The studio says creators are still free to mine and share art based on content already playable in the current build, while unreleased assets and story details will be targeted to protect planned surprises and community-driven discoveries.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Mar 2026 13:44
CALB's new 60 Ah solid-state battery cell.

Solid-state batteries still twice the price cautions CALB as its tiny 60 Ah cells double EV range

Despite all the solid-state battery hype, their production-ready units still cost 12 cents per Wh against less than six cents for batteries with regular liquid electrolytes. Still, they have many other virtues besides doubling the typical EV range on a charge.
Daniel Zlatev, 11 Mar 2026 12:55
Fedora 44 beta brings a unified KDE Plasma experience across editions

Fedora Linux 44 beta unifies the KDE Plasma experience across editions

Yesterday's arrival of Fedora Linux 44 beta introduces the post-install Plasma Setup application for all KDE variants of this operating system alongside the Plasma Login Manager, which replaces SDDM as the default login manager. The Games Lab also replaces Xfce with KDE Plasma, and the changes don't stop here.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2026 12:33
The Vivo X300 Ultra features three rear-facing cameras.

Vivo X300 Ultra: Launch timeline, more camera samples and benchmark leak emerge for new 35 mm camera flagship

More details about the Vivo X300 Ultra have emerged in the last few hours. An executive has published more camera samples showcasing the device's 35 mm camera and 400 mm zoom capabilities. At the same time, the X300 Ultra has also appeared on Geekbench and is tipped to officially launch before the end of the month.
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2026 12:20
Garmin’s vivosmart 5 is receiving software version 3.32

New Garmin wearable update fixes heart rate related problem

Garmin software version 3.32 is rolling out to users of one of the brand’s wearables. The update tackles a problem linked to the vivosmart 5’s heart rate functionality.
Polly Allcock, 11 Mar 2026 12:11
Casio’s new AEQ110W-3A2V watch

Casio AEQ110 classic watch with green dial now available in US

Casio has released the AEQ110W-3A2V hybrid watch in the US. This new version of the classic model has a green metallic dial with a black casing and strap. According to the brand, limited stock is available.
Polly Allcock, 11 Mar 2026 12:07
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G61SH is now available in the US for $599.99.

Samsung launches affordable 1440p QD-OLED monitor with 240Hz and Pantone Validated display

Samsung has released the Odyssey OLED G61SH in the US, a new 27-inch gaming monitor that appears to be a budget variant of the older G61SD. Priced at $599.99, it features the same 1440p QD-OLED panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate, but it makes a few compromises to reach the lower price point.
Elvis Shida, 11 Mar 2026 11:27
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra uses a relatively small 5,000 mAh battery.

Samsung is testing massive 18,000 mAh silicon smartphone batteries, leaked documents reveal

While an increasing number of Chinese flagship phones are adopting silicon-carbon batteries with capacities exceeding 7,000 mAh, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is still limited to a 5,000 mAh battery. However, Samsung already appears to be testing several advanced silicon-based batteries.
Hannes Brecher, 11 Mar 2026 09:58
ColorOS 16 logo

Oppo rolls out stable ColorOS 16 update to nine more smartphones

Oppo has started rolling out the stable ColorOS 16 update, based on Android 16, to nine more smartphones this month. The roughly 3.39GB update is arriving in phases across several Reno, F, and K series devices through mid-March.
Kristen Spradlin, 11 Mar 2026 09:23
An ingame screenshot with the Steam logo overlaid on top.

89% positive reviews, 30% launch discount: New dungeon-crawler RPG launches on Steam with unique skill-teaching mechanic

Thysiastery officially hit Steam on March 9, 2026, debuting to an 89% positive rating. The "Wizardry-style" dungeon crawler is currently $9.09, with a unique skill-teaching mechanic and grim, WW1-inspired pixel art.
Anubhav Sharma, 11 Mar 2026 08:21
The OnePlus 15T's display.

OnePlus 16 leak reveals next-gen Snapdragon flagship chipset and camera upgrade

The OnePlus 15 featured the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Now, a new leak reveals that its successor will use the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. Additionally, the OnePlus 16 may also feature an upgraded telephoto camera.
Huzefa Baloch, 11 Mar 2026 08:20
The 12.6" Mouse Computer M2 2-in-1 OLED tablet PC can be used as a tablet or laptop.

Mouse Computer unveils M2 2-in-1 tablet PC with a 12.6" OLED display, Intel i5-1335U CPU, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB storage

Mouse Computer Japan has unveiled the M2 (M2-ICU01BK-A) 2-in-1 tablet PC, a Surface Pro competitor with a 12.6-inch 60Hz OLED display with 10-point multitouch and pen input, an Intel i5-1335U CPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, a 5 MP webcam, and a 13 MP main rear camera in a 1.26 kg (2.78 lbs.) body.
David Chien, 11 Mar 2026 02:58
The 13-inch iPad Pro M5.

Deal | 13-inch Apple iPad Pro M5 with 1TB storage has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon

If you've been waiting for a good opportunity to grab the 13-inch iPad Pro M5, now might be the perfect time, as the 1TB model has crashed to its lowest price ever.
Abdul Haddi, 11 Mar 2026 02:55
A screengrab of some of Marathon's sidearms and precision rifles that reference weapons from Halo

Marathon sees Bungie pay homage to Halo with weapon references and easter eggs

Bungie’s extraction shooter Marathon is drawing attention for weapon designs and handling that echo iconic firearms from Halo: Combat Evolved and later entries, with players rapidly cataloging the references online.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Mar 2026 02:08
A screengrab of a Recoil Case in Counter Strike 2 being opened

“Valve already stacked the odds against them”: lawsuits claims loot boxes rigged players from the start

Valve is facing two major lawsuits: one from New York Attorney General Letitia James and a federal class action led by Hagens Berman, alleging that loot boxes in titles like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 amount to unlawful gambling engineered to exploit players, including minors.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Mar 2026 01:51
Banner for Assassin's Creed Animus Hub is shown

Ubisoft could rely heavily on microtransactions and live-service Assassin's Creed games

The flailing Ubisoft hopes to capitalize on its most successful franchise. A new job listing is seeking a developer to introduce live-service elements into Assassin's Creed games. Gamers can also expect more microtransactions in follow-ups to Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Adam Corsetti, 11 Mar 2026 01:27
A screengrab of Sonic Chaos playing in Yakuza Kiwami 3's in-game Sega Game Gear emulator

Sega: Cost and limited reach dictate why standalone retro game releases are unlikely

Sega says standalone releases of the retro games embedded in the Like a Dragon/Yakuza series are unlikely because modern software distribution is costly and the audience for individually sold classic titles is relatively limited, making it primarily an ROI-based decision.
Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Mar 2026 01:17
A humanoid robot sitting down

AI agent wipes email server instead of deleting one email

A recent security study reveals the severe risks of autonomous artificial intelligence, highlighting how easily these models can be manipulated into executing destructive actions like wiping entire email servers.
Chibuike Okpara, 11 Mar 2026 01:03
Mar 10
The 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse C64 Edition pays hommage to the Commodore 64 released in 1982.

8BitDo's Retro R8 Mouse gets a Commodore 64-inspired edition

The 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse is now available in a third variant that has a design inspired by the Commodore 64. The mouse has mostly the same features as the Xbox and NES versions, but its design makes it a perfect companion for the Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard Commodore 64 edition.
Habeeb Onawole, 10 Mar 2026 23:59
Hisense’s new U7SG ULED MiniLED TV

New Hisense U7SG MiniLED TV with 165Hz refresh rate now available

Hisense’s U7 Series ULED MiniLED 4K Google TV is now available in the US. It is currently offered in one size, with five more coming soon.
Polly Allcock, 10 Mar 2026 23:41
A conceptual image of a photonic chip

New ultra-compact light-based chip processes data at the speed of light, demonstrating high accuracy

Researchers have developed a nanoscale processor that utilizes light rather than electricity, drastically reducing energy consumption while performing complex calculations in trillionths of a second.
Chibuike Okpara, 10 Mar 2026 22:40
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

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