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Hubble zoomed in on a neighboring region of the N159 star-forming complex. The image was selected as this week’s ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. The image highlights the complicated interactions between stars and the gases from which they form.

Casio has officially revealed two new G-Shock DW-5600 models featuring Katsushika Hokusai artwork. Priced at ¥18,700 (~$119) in Japan, both watches use the classic square design, themed dials, LED backlight effects, and special art packaging.

Vivo has a reason to celebrate. While the Vivo X200 Ultra already secured a spot among the five best smartphone cameras in DxoMark’s ranking, the Vivo X300 Pro has now surpassed this achievement with an even better second place finish. According to reviewers, the Vivo X300 Pro could be an excellent alternative to the iPhone 17 Pro, especially for video enthusiasts.

Anker has released the new Nano Docking Station (13-in-1, Triple Display, Built-In Removable Hub) in one European country, ahead of an anticipated wider rollout across the market. The accessory features a range of ports, including two HDMI ports and a 100W USB-C upstream port. Plus, it comes with a compact, detachable USB-C hub.

Counter-Strike co-creator Minh “Gooseman” Le reflects candidly on his decision to leave Valve, admitting he now regrets missing out on the financial windfall his former colleagues enjoyed as Counter-Strike 2 became a multibillion-dollar phenomenon. In an interview with Edge, Le balances those lingering “what ifs” with a belief that his more challenging, independent path ultimately proved more rewarding for his growth as a developer and a person.

The Gamemt E3 Vigor is a budget retro handheld now available for pre-order from $45, offering a 3.95-inch 1:1 720p IPS display aimed at classic systems like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and PSP. Powered by an aging octa-core Cortex A7 chipset with modest specs but a sizable 5,000 mAh battery, it positions itself as an affordable everyday carry for nostalgic gamers. However, real-world performance remains unproven ahead of initial shipments.

FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki says the rise of the “Soulslike” genre stems less from a singular design invention and more from players’ long-standing appetite for punishing, skill-testing games where death is central to learning. Reflecting on Demon’s Souls and its roots in the studio’s 90s title King’s Field, he argues that FromSoftware offered the right answer at the right time to a gap in the market one that now shapes a wave of imitators across the industry.

Sony has finally revealed the PlayStation Plus lineup for January 2026. The headliner is Need for Speed Unbound, the latest mainline entry in the long-running Need for Speed franchise.

The final mystery free game of 2025 is now live on Epic Games Store, and just like the storefront hinted, it's a repeat. To be specific, the last giveaway for the year is Chivalry 2, and it was previously given away in 2024.

Despite the shooter games being rivals, a new Battlefield 6 skin would seem appropriate in Call of Duty: Ghosts. Some fans suspect that an artist used a generative AI tool to create a copy of a ghastly mask. Machine learning may also be responsible for other recent Battlefield 6 DLC.

LG is gearing up to launch its first 32-inch 4K Tandem OLED gaming monitor at CES 2026. Previously only offered in 1440p, the new panel supports a native 240 Hz refresh rate at 4K and up to 480 Hz when scaled down to 1080p.

Prices for Nintendo’s decade-old 3DS handheld have surged on eBay, with standard and limited-edition models now selling for $200 to nearly $1,000, in some cases rivaling the cost of a new Nintendo Switch 2. Driven by dwindling supply after production ended and renewed interest from collectors, the secondary market has pushed used 3DS XL units to more than triple last year’s prices and up to 76% above their original retail value.

The Epic Games Store will once again be giving away a free game every week in the new year. The first giveaway in January 2026's ongoing gift campaign is an extremely popular strategy game that can be played in both online multiplayer and single-player modes.

The PS Plus free games for January 2026 will be revealed today, but one game seems to have slipped out early courtesy of a well-known leakster.

Earlier in December 2025, Amazon announced that it would give away a total of 14 free games through Luna, and the last three freebies have now been unlocked. This also happens to be the last giveaway for the year, and this batch includes an AAA game.

The 14th mystery free game of the 2025 holiday event turned out to be what some fans decoded from the hint shared by Epic Games Store. Now, an official member from the storefront has shared a cryptic teaser for the December 31 giveaway.

Anyone who considers importing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or has already placed an order may be unhappy to hear reports from China that describe an alleged quality issues with the premium Leica/Leitzphone Edition. A video demonstrates the problem that appears to affect some units. Update: Xiaomi issues a response

The HP OmniBook 5 makes for a great budget laptop for content consumption thanks to its OLED panel's wide color gamut and inky blacks. Other specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset, 16 GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD, as well as support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

A promotional render for the upcoming Baofeng Mini MK2 has leaked on Facebook, giving fans a sneak peek at the latest in Baofeng's mini radio lineup. While it doesn’t give away too many details, fans will notice that some significant upgrades are in store.

A record number of Chinese PS4 and PS5 games are currently in development. Even so, the studios increasingly find themselves in conflict with PlayStation. The developers behind Convallaria blame Sony for a lack of support before trying to commandeer the project.

Former Sony executive Shawn Layden argues that the traditional console market has hit a hard ceiling of roughly 250 million devices per generation, despite gaming’s broader growth into a $250 billion industry. In a recent interview, he proposes a unified gaming format akin to VHS or DVD as the radical step needed to break this cap, while still preserving the value of strong platform exclusives.

TCL is going after the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft with its new note-taking device called the Note A1 NxtPaper. The 11.5-inch tablet ditches E Ink displays for TCL's own NxtPaper display, which doesn't suffer from ghosting and lags. It also has lots of storage, a MediaTek chip, and a competitive price tag.

PC players are finally getting an early taste of Bloodborne’s online features on computers, as the rapidly advancing ShadPS4 emulator now supports asynchronous elements and limited co-op play. While the experience remains unstable and incomplete, the breakthrough marks a major step toward full-featured PS4 emulation and a long-awaited unofficial PC option for FromSoftware’s classic.

32-inch OLED monitors have become a more affordable way to upgrade setups. This LG Ultragear gaming monitor converts between a 4K display with a 240Hz refresh rate and an FHD/480Hz display. Nearly half off at Best Buy, the flexible 32GS95UV is at a record-low price point.

Freshly-leaked info points towards two new Japan-themed Casio G-Shock DW-5600 models inspired by Katsushika Hokusai artwork. The visuals are not official and final designs, specs, pricing, and release timing are still unconfirmed by Casio.

A notorious downside of emulation, especially Nintendo's official NSO GameCube emulator, is increased input lag—and the open source Dolphin developers have cracked it.

Murena has started taking pre-orders for the Hiroh privacy phone. The privacy-first device has a physical hardware kill switch for the camera and microphone, and comes with an AMOLED display and a 108 MP camera. It runs /e/OS, a customized version of Android stripped of data-collecting code.

With the Poco M8 and Poco M8 Pro, Xiaomi is going to launch two new mid-range smartphones in a few days. Xiaomi has now revealed the launch date and design in a corresponding teaser video, after an extensive leak has already mentioned the key specifications.

After announcing the world’s longest range sedan, now XPeng has detailed the hybrid SUV with more than a thousand miles of range on a charge of its battery and gas tank. This is, of course, on the more generous CLTC cycle.

A new review of the Anbernic RG477V by a seasoned hardware tester explains why paying extra for more memory may not translate into better real-world emulation for the use cases most buyers are likely targeting.

2026 will bring more choices to European smartphone buyers who are looking for a flagship device with high-end cameras. Rumors have already suggested a global launch of the Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, and now there is concrete evidence confirming that the Zeiss camera phone will hit the European market. However, Vivo is apparently removing one of the features that was introduced with the Vivo X200 Ultra.

Army Overhaul adds more features to the army in Red Dead Redemption 2. You will be able to observe and encounter soldiers in various locations, but you may also be chased by them if you commit crimes in certain towns.

2026 is just around the corner, as is the official debut of Samsung’s new flagship phones. The Galaxy S26 series will likely arrive a bit later compared to the Galaxy S25, but Samsung’s plans are not a secret anymore, for the most part. Nonetheless, new hands-on images and a video of two very detailed Galaxy S26 (Ultra) dummy units are arguably worth a look.

Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij said he has no regrets about the studio cancelling projects like Agent, Project Z, and a potential Bully sequel, arguing they would have distracted from Grand Theft Auto’s dominance. In a candid interview, he maintained that Rockstar is right to funnel experimental ideas into GTA rather than launch new IPs, even as he praised studios like Larian for taking the opposite, riskier route.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra camera probably won’t offer many exciting changes, but it could still be improved in some important areas, at least according to a usually reliable leaker. Based on his claims, Samsung is primarily focused on eliminating issues, especially regarding the optics.

Epic Games Store has revealed the penultimate mystery free game for the year 2025. As the hint suggested, this second-to-last giveaway for the year is indeed Trine. More specifically, it's the Classic Collection.

Even as a popular novelty, the Alarmo isn’t an essential accessory for some gamers. That could change, as a Nintendo patent proposes linking an alarm clock to gameplay. Switch 2 games could send live notifications to the device to celebrate events or accomplishments.

A leak has revealed one of the products HyperX plans to unveil at CES 2026. Called the HyperX Clutch Tachi, the device is a wired arcade controller for Xbox, which makes it a direct rival to the 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Xbox.

EVERSPACE 2 is a space-themed action RPG focused heavily on loot hunting and build optimization, drawing clear parallels to games like Diablo. It is currently available with an 80% discount during the Steam Winter Sale – dropping to around $10 for the first time.

After previously sparking amazement, the Unitree G1 humanoid robot is now making waves online with a dose of humor. In a viral video, it kicks its trainer in a sensitive spot during a teleoperation test – then amusingly mimics his reaction.

Amazfit has announced the Active Max smartwatch with a 1.5-inch AMOLED display, up to 25 days of battery life, offline maps, 160+ sports modes, heart rate tracking, GPS navigation, and 4 GB of onboard storage for music and podcasts.

The Ayaneo Pocket Play is a new gaming smartphone inspired by the Sony Xperia Play. Scheduled for release in 2026, Ayaneo has now provided technical details of the display and also opened a Kickstarter page.

Citizen has unveiled four new NJ0210 automatic watches in China, all using 40 mm stainless steel cases and the 8210 movement. The lineup offers black, blue, white, and green dials with serif numerals, minute tracks, and leather or bracelet options.

According to the leak, the X300 Ultra will feature a flat 6.82-inch display and a large 7,000mAh+ battery while dropping the camera button from the X200 Ultra. The device is likely powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and includes dual 200MP cameras.

The Best of 2025 chart is now available on Steam, highlighting all the games that have defined the year. Valve has also made a separate list that puts the titles that were most played on the Steam Deck during the year, and the top 12 chart is dominated by indie titles.

Three new Citizen Eco-Drive watches have been revealed, featuring compact stainless steel cases. The lineup includes blue and grey dial options with date displays and 3-link bracelet designs. Pricing and availability are unknown as of writing,

Xiaomi is accelerating its HyperOS 3 rollout as 2025 winds down, pushing the Android 16–based update to more than a dozen additional Xiaomi and Redmi phones and tablets. The latest wave primarily targets Chinese variants for now, though select global models are already receiving the update. International versions are expected to follow in early 2026.

The Gallery TV uses Mini LED technology instead of OLED to display static art without burn-in risks. It features a matte screen, swappable magnetic frames, and the Gallery+ service for accessing thousands of artworks.

The Dell 14 Plus features a 1,200p touch display, a Lunar Lake processor, 16 GB of speedy but non-user-upgradable RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. Rounding out the package is a fingerprint sensor, as well as support for Thunderbolt 4 and the latest Wi-Fi standard.

Built around LG Display's 4th Gen Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, the 27-inch Ultragear 27GX790B-B offers a native 540 Hz refresh that can be boosted to 720 Hz at HD. It's now available to buy at Amazon for $999.99.