The Switch 2's $50 price hike is almost here. If you're still looking to grab Nintendo's latest console at its original US MSRP, you have only a few days left.

Despite Undead Labs' separation from Xbox, the long-awaited zombie survival sequel is still targeting 2027. It will reportedly enter closed beta testing before the end of 2026.

Microsoft’s Project Positron converts supported Xbox One and Series X game discs into account-linked digital licenses but requires a console with a disc drive and currently excludes Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles. While the initiative strengthens access through Xbox Play Anywhere and cloud gaming, its limited scope undercuts Microsoft’s claims of broad game preservation where such preservation may be needed most.

At a time when corporate greed is top-of-mind in the gaming zeitgeist, there are still people who are creating things for the love of the game, instead of the investors. Indie solo dev Grow Now! Games have created a walkable cyberpunk city rendered entirely with ASCII characters.

The gadget called "Plaud One Explorer Edition" launches with introductory discounts and wants to help professionals process conversations, meetings and more through automation and with the help of AI. 4G LTE cellular connectivity is also supported by this new device.

SanDisk has unveiled a new SD Express card at Gamescom. It allows Switch 2 owners to upgrade to 1TB of storage and is also compatible with several Asus gaming handhelds. However, the card is very expensive.

Tablet shoppers will be pleased to note that the well-equipped Lenovo Idea Tab Plus with a 12.1-inch 2.5K display is now available with a substantial $120 discount on Best Buy. The tablet features 90 Hz refresh rate, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

The two Xbox livestreams from Gamescom 2026 were packed with gameplay reveals, new trailers, and more. On top of that, several new day-one titles were also announced for Game Pass members.

Axiomtek has introduced a new Zen 5-powered mini-ITX motherboard aimed particularly at gaming. The product is powered by up to a 12-core Ryzen AI Embedded P100 APU and can be equipped with 96 GB of DDR5 RAM.

In a GTA 6 preview, Rockstar North’s Rob Nelson revealed that Xbox and PS5 console builds render graphics at 30 fps. Developers may optimize the game for higher frame rates by its release date. Even so, PS5 Pro owners had anticipated an option for smoother performance.

New information about GTA 6 has been revealed beyond the Netflix extended look. The map is significantly larger than previous instalments, including GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Razer has revealed the successor to its Base Station V2 headphone stand. Dubbed the Base Station V3, the premium stand now features a pressure sensitive top and dual USB 3.1 ports.

Amazon has added two new titles to Luna that Prime members can claim without paying anything extra. The lineup includes Havendock and Clash: Artifacts of Chaos.

Price is proving no obstacle for gamers hunting for the $899 Xbox Series X 25th Anniversary console. With pre-orders not satisfying demand, eBay scalpers are reselling the system for as high as $2500. The X25 Special Edition controller is also scarce, leading to eBay closings of $130-150.

In feudal Japan, your goal is to build villages and expand them with the help of your citizens. But while this open world is full of riches, it is also filled with dangers that you’ll need to overcome with the help of various weapons.

Casio has launched its latest Master of G collection in Europe, featuring the rugged Mudmaster GG-B100XMH-5A, solar-powered Mudman GW-9500MH-5, and aviation-inspired Gravitymaster GR-B300H-5A. Prices range from €299 to €419, while UK availability is currently limited to the Mudmaster.

Twitch appears to be experiencing a widespread outage, with users reporting problems loading streams, accessing channels and using other parts of the platform. The exact cause of the disruption remains unclear, and Twitch has yet to provide a detailed explanation for the issues.

Casio has listed the Edifice EFS-S660 solar chronograph on its Dutch, German and Spanish stores at €199, though all three show notification signups rather than a buy button. No European release date has been published.

Rockstar's latest GTA 6 footage was packed with new gameplay mechanics. The presentation showed revamped gunfights and NPC injuries, electronic carjacking, gym activities, character switching, expanded vehicle destruction, new areas around Vice City and several seemingly important characters.

Xiaomi has released its first NAS, the Smart Storage, in China. It comes with 4 TB, 8 TB or 16 TB of storage and supports up to 60 TB. The NAS also has 2.5GbE, HDMI 1.4 and 4 GB of RAM. Prices start at CNY 2,699 (around $402).

China is rapidly expanding its humanoid-robot industry, but the machines remain too slow and unreliable to replace workers in most real-world jobs. Despite massive investment and impressive demonstrations, the technology still faces major AI and training-data challenges.

Bosgame has quietly launched the E5 Plus, a refresh of its existing E5 mini PC. It swaps in a Ryzen 3 5400U and dual 2.5GbE, but the surrounding product page is riddled numerous errors.

(Availability updated) Noah and Timex are teaming up once again, this time giving the classic MK1 field watch a nautical-inspired makeover. The $248 MK1 Anchor is their sportiest collaboration yet, arriving August 27 with a 36mm case, striped fabric straps, and an anchor-themed dial.

The HiBreak Dual 3 is arguably one of the most unusual smartphones in the world, as Bigme combines an energy-efficient E Ink display with an LCD that attaches magnetically to the back and can therefore be removed.

Nvidia could be gearing up to officially launch DLSS 5 neural rendering following the .dll file that was spotted in the early access build of NBA 2K27. A modder was able to implement the tech in Control with neural rendering sliders.

Bandai has shrunk the Tamagotchi. The brand-new Tamagotchi Ring stays true to the iconic design with a color display and three buttons, but thanks to its new format, the virtual pet can now be worn on your finger.

Lego Skylines combines the world's most famous building blocks with a modern city-building simulation. Our hands-on session revealed quite a few surprises, suggesting the game could be more than just an introduction to modern city builders.

Casio’s G-Shock GMA-P2110B-5A is now officially listed on the company’s German, Netherlands, and Spanish website. The digital-analog watch comes in an earthy all-brown finish, which Casio calls a stylish modern monochromatic color scheme. Plus, it features world time, an LED light, and 200 m (20 bar) water resistance.

Initially unveiled at Computex 2026, the Asus ZenBook 14 UX3480AA now has two more CPU options. The Intel Panther Lake laptop has one Core Ultra 5 325 and one Ultra 7 355 configuration available alongside the Ultra 9 386H config.

The latest full-frame lens from 7Artisans captures a 185-degree field of view. Designed for Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, and Leica cameras, this fisheye lens is said to offer autofocus and high image quality at a relatively affordable price.

Tropico 7 will launch in early 2027, bringing larger islands, expanded terraforming, deeper politics and a reworked military system. The game will arrive on PC and current-gen consoles, with multiplayer planned as a free post-launch update.

Gaming enthusiasts with a knack for sports cars will be pleased to note that Sennheiser has announced a multi-year partnership with Mercedes-AMG. The first product as a result of this collaborative effort has already been announced, and it definitely looks quite appealing.

Dawn of Man invites you to build and expand your settlement over 10,000 years of history, from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. But you’ll also have to meet the needs of your citizens, and there are several ways to do so.

It’s been over a week since the first GTA 6 leaked footage was shared by the hacker group CyberLeek. The group has been promoting its crypto coin through the leaks, but it now looks like people are not interested anymore.

Karbonn may be on the verge of returning to Android smartphones after a long absence. A mysterious new model has appeared on Geenbench with a rather dated MediaTek SoC.

A new Raspberry Pi alternative is now available. The compact 2.0 x 2.2-inch board from OrangePi supports lightweight AI workloads and features Gigabit Ethernet, among other connectivity options.

The Huawei Watch 6 will be officially unveiled in just a few days. Huawei is now offering a sneak peek at its next-generation smartwatch in a teaser video, showcasing it in three colors, with a digital crown and an X-Tap sensor.

A parking mistake can quickly become expensive, but BMW's Neue Klasse can now override the driver to prevent a collision. A water-cooled computer with 20 times the processing power automatically stops the vehicle if the accelerator and brake pedals are confused while maneuvering. The system also intervenes in other situations and can temporarily prevent a door from being opened from the inside if a cyclist is approaching.

D-Link is expanding its enterprise lineup with the new DAP-E3620 access point series. The three BE3600 Wi-Fi access points bring Wi-Fi 7 with MLO and 4K-QAM to ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted and outdoor installations, with 2.5Gbps PoE connectivity included.

Samsung announced its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at Gamescom, led by the 27-inch Odyssey G6 (G60H) featuring a world-first 1,100Hz refresh rate at 1080p and 600Hz at native 1440p with a 1ms response time. The expanded lineup includes the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9, the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8, and the 42-inch 4K Odyssey OLED G7.

The Chinese Vivo X Fold6 boasts powerful hardware, but some features leave something to be desired. In particular, it lacks 6-GHz Wi-Fi and eSIM support. It remains to be seen what differences the global version might make up for.

A new report from Taiwan implies that the Apple M6 Pro and M6 Max might not be as dead as initially anticipated. The supply-chain report discusses a future high-end M6 series built on TSMC’s N2 process, contradicting earlier claims that Apple had abandoned the chips in favour of the M7 generation.

Latest information about Forza Horizon 6’s PS5 launch comes as bad news for those waiting to play the game on their Sony console. An insider has reported that the game might not launch this year.

Hoymiles has launched the HiFlow Pro plug-in solar micro-inverter, designed to reduce the friction of renewable adoption by offering a plug-and-play solution that's both convenient and UL3700-certified.

Peakdo has shared a first look at its upcoming power bank for the Starlink Mini. The new battery pack is cylindrical and sports an integrated tripod.

The Garmin Venu 3 is currently listed with a 35% discount on Amazon, thanks to which you can score it for $291.99. According to its price history, this is the lowest price the smartwatch has ever reached on the platform.

Gamers now know the exact length of the GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look. The streaming service’s app lists the trailer at 26 minutes, while a datamine shows 26 minutes and 49 seconds. An official blog post also implies Rockstar used the base PS5 console to record the footage.