Japan's Chūō Shinkansen high-speed maglev project has cleared a major hurdle. Construction near Shizuoka had been delayed due to environmental concerns, but an agreement has now been announced.

Nio’s European expansion is faltering, with just 45 vehicles shipped across eight markets in February 2026 and only 15 registered in Germany during the first half of the year. High battery-swapping infrastructure costs, outdated models, import duties and stronger competition have forced the Chinese EV maker to scale back its once-ambitious regional strategy.

Polestar’s U.S. exit, driven by federal connected-vehicle restrictions and weak profitability, has left owners and dealers concerned about resale values, parts availability, and long-term support. The Swedish EV maker says it will honor warranties and continue servicing existing vehicles while discounting remaining Polestar 3 and 4 inventory.

The Xiaoxin Air 15 is one of the recently released Intel Wildcat Lake laptops from Lenovo. It has launched in China as a new MacBook Neo rival with a 54.7Wh battery rated for 23.8 hours of video playback.

Modder Brendan “Game of Tobi” Tobias has demonstrated an early native Nintendo 3DS port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, with basic exploration already functional but significant optimization and bug fixes still required.

PlayStation-owned Santa Monica Studio has revealed that its upcoming God of War game will get a physical disc release. The game doesn't have a release date yet, so this is a hint at its arrival before Sony's no-disc policy takes effect.

Lenovo has quietly updated one of our favourite gaming laptops. Previously sold with up to the Core Ultra 9 275HX, the Legion Pro 7i or Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H can now be configured with the more powerful Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus to complement its 240 Hz OLED display, GeForce RTX 5080 GPU and 64 GB of RAM.

Hisense teased the A10 in early June 2026, and now, the company has revealed the e-ink phone. A major highlight of the e-ink smartphone is its dual-display design, but unlike the Bigme Hibreak Dual 2, the secondary display is detachable.

Samsung has increased Galaxy S26 production yet again as promotions and concerns over future price hikes fuel stronger-than-expected demand. The Galaxy S26 Ultra remains the top seller, with surging sales delaying availability in South Korea.

The Lecoo Air 14 powered by Intel Wildcat Lake is now available in China. Lenovo introduced it in May 2026, and this affordable MacBook Neo rival has 12GB of RAM, weighs 990g, and is 12.95mm thick. Its initial price is CNY 4,088, around $603.

After launching two horizontal handhelds, Mangmi has announced that its first product launch for 2026 will be the Air Y series. The new series will arrive as its first vertical handhelds and will be available in standard and pro models.

Samsung may unveil the rumored SmartTag 3 alongside the Galaxy S26 FE, three years after launching its predecessor. While details remain scarce, the new tracker could address SmartTag 2’s aging Bluetooth standard and limited crowdsourced network.

Sony recently announced its exit from the physical games market, which has sparked significant backlash from the gaming community. And it seems that following the announcement, multiple Sony executives have sold their shares.

Anyone who is easily distracted while working at a PC can currently try an unusual solution on Steam for free. gogh: Focus with Your Avatar is a cozy coworking sandbox featuring anime avatars, lo-fi music and virtual workspaces. It is free to play this weekend and will then remain available at a 40% discount.

Third-party developers are expanding the functionality of Garmin smartwatches with a new lineup of versatile apps and custom watch faces. From real-time astronomy tracking to data-rich dashboards, these additions deliver tailored features for both tech enthusiasts and stargazers.

Anyone looking for an unconventional alternative to Cities: Skylines or SimCity may want to give Urbek City Builder a closer look. Compared with more traditional genre entries, the game takes a different approach in several key areas and is currently available on Steam for just $2.84 instead of $18.99.

A new smart display that should be well suited for integration into a smart home, where it can serve as a control center. It also features a touchscreen.

In response to criticism over the large number of paid add-ons in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Ubisoft has stressed that the Standard Edition already includes the complete game. While many fans remain critical, others believe the backlash is overblown.

SpaceX is busy announcing new projects and wowing investors after its blockbuster IPO. It has now officialized the Starmind space data center constellation and the AI1 satellite units that will build it.

Valve has recieved a massive new shipment described as “HMD + VR controller accessory" at its US warehouse. The shipment weighs around 1,656 KG and it may include the comfort kit that Valve showcased during the initial Steam Frame press demonstrations.

Breaking away from consumer entertainment, DJI has deployed its new EV50 drone at unprecedented heights to gather critical environmental data.

Apple may have been brought kicking and screaming to the chip production deal with Intel. The move to produce iPhone and Mac chips in Intel's foundries is helping it avoid punitive tariffs that would've raised MacBook and iPhone prices even more.

Extremely fast: Xiaomi’s new router is now available in additional markets and also doubles as network storage, with high-speed wireless and wired connectivity.

OpenAI has made GPT-5.6 generally available, in three tiers: Sol, Terra and Luna. Since July 9, the model has been usable in ChatGPT, in Codex, through the API and in GitHub Copilot, with Sol in ChatGPT from the Plus plan. The limited preview for select partners was the earlier stage; broad access is now here.

The new Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 13, powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake platform, is now available in China. It's a compact system with a 13.3-inch IPS display that features a 120Hz refresh rate. This thin and light laptop costs CNY 5,888, about $869.

While the new Snapdragon Wear Elite is set to replace the older Exynos chipsets in both the Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra2, the previously leaked battery specs were likely incorrect in at least one case according to a new specs leak from Germany.

Lenovo has released a teaser video for its next Legion gaming tablet, the Legion Y700 Ultimate, confirming 5G connectivity, dual-SIM dual-standby support, and a redesigned antenna layout. Lenovo has not confirmed full specifications and is expected to launch the tablet in August 2026.

PlayStation 5 emulation is beginning to show signs of life. Two experimental projects have reached new milestones, with one running a commercial game and another booting a PS5 exclusive to its loading screen.

Anyone looking forward to Samsung’s more compact Ultra camera flagship in early 2027 might be in for a disappointment, as information from insiders in the supply industry currently suggest. Not only the chipset might be less comparable to the Galaxy S27 Ultra in many regions of the world, the cameras might not be as top level either.

id Software was recently affected by the layoffs at Xbox Game Studios, with fans worrying about the future of the studio. However, a new report suggests the studio is currently in the early stages of developing a new DOOM game.

Wild Fields and Hooded Horse have announced a new colony management game called Rogue Carrier, which will be arriving on PC Game Pass on day one.

A study suggests that gamers using 480Hz OLED monitors achieve 38% higher hit scores than at 60Hz, alongside faster reactions and improved target tracking. However, independent research suggests performance gains may diminish beyond 144Hz, leaving LG’s claims about OLED’s advantages open to further scrutiny.

One gamer took extreme measures to restore access to his compromised Xbox account. The Brazilian user filed a lawsuit against Microsoft after it refused to unfreeze his digital library. A court ruled in the plaintiff’s favor, and the decline of physical games could lead to more legal challenges.

Motorola has revealed the launch date and key highlights of the Edge 70 Max. The upcoming smartphone features a high-end Snapdragon chipset, a large battery, and magnetic wireless charging.

Disney may have a free Disney+ tier in the works as streaming price hikes push more viewers toward ad-supported platforms. While details remain unclear, the offering could feature short-form original content, though Disney is yet to make an official announcement.

Global PC shipments fell nearly 5% in Q2 2026, ending nine consecutive quarters of growth. Apple bucked the trend with higher shipments and market share, while IDC warned that further declines and industry consolidation are likely.

Samsung is expected to introduce its next-generation flagship tablet series later this year. Ahead of launch, the Galaxy Tab S12+ has received a new certification that provides a first look at the device’s front side.

GameSir has announced two new controllers with a retro green color inspired by the first Xbox console. Available in wireless and wired versions, both controllers are compatible with Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.

PlayStation account restrictions could become problematic following the death of physical games. Users who relocate to another country frequently must create a new account to make purchases. There is no option to transfer older titles, which is not an issue with PS5 discs.

Northgard: Definitive Edition is a real-time strategy game where your goal is to build your colony while overcoming various challenges and helping it thrive. And it is currently available on Steam for less than $10.

A MagSafe Battery Charger power bank is being recalled following reports of overheating, burn injuries and property damage. Owners should dispose of affected units immediately and request a $65 refund or $80 store credit.

A Brown University economics professor made his final exam in person after suspecting AI-assisted cheating on a take-home midterm. Among those who took the final, the average score fell from 96 to 48, intensifying debate over how universities should regulate AI use while preserving academic integrity and critical-thinking skills.

The global renewable energy market recently surpassed $10 trillion in value. Strong revenue growth, market outperformance and higher profit margins suggest clean energy is becoming a mainstream investment driven by both climate goals and energy security.

A signed Tom Ford leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is up for auction at Sotheby’s, with bidding reaching $70,000. Authenticated and linked to Huang’s 2023 Hon Hai Tech Day appearance, the Silicon Valley collectible will benefit the nonprofit Edge Institute.

A dubious rumour claims Nvidia is working on a GeForce RTX 5090 SE with a cut-down GB202 die and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 384-bit bus. While such a configuration is technically achievable, it would require an unusual mixed-density memory layout, making the alleged specifications difficult to slot into Nvidia's current lineup.

A lot of smartphone makers have multiple sub-brands to address different market tiers and regions. These sub-brands don’t always survive in the long run, and that’s what happened with OnePlus, but it now looks like there may be another sub-brand on the chopping block.