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According to Western Digital, its HDD production capacity for 2026 is already fully allocated.

RAM shortage spreads: HDDs may soon be in short supply

The AI boom appears to be creating the next bottleneck. After RAM prices have already risen, hard drive prices may soon follow. Western Digital reports that its HDD production capacity for 2026 is almost fully booked.

Marius Müller, 16 Feb 2026 15:42

Huawei has redesigned its Band fitness tracker series for its eleventh-generation release.

Huawei Band 11 Pro: Pricing leaks for affordable new fitness tracker with global release rumoured

Pricing for Huawei's next fitness tracker has emerged online. Part of an extensive Band 11 Pro-related leak, affordable pricing has not prevented Huawei from equipping its new wearable with a 2,000-nit AMOLED display and built-in GPS.

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2026 15:34

Insider Gaming has revealed which games were scrapped as part of Ubisoft’s restructuring.

Ubisoft crisis: Insider reveals list of canceled games

As previously reported, Ubisoft has canceled six games as part of its latest cost-cutting measures. Insider Gaming has now revealed which titles are affected.

Marius Müller, 16 Feb 2026 15:17

The AMD Ryzen 7-powered GMKtec K12 mini PC (barebones) is now available with a $200 discount.

Deal | AMD-powered gaming mini PC with OCuLink support and dual 2.5G Ethernet scores attractive discount

The GMKtec K12 is a well-equipped AMD-powered mini PC with an octa-core Ryzen 7 APU and plenty of ports. The system also sports OCuLink support for fast eGPU setups, as well as dual 2.5G Ethernet. Thanks to an ongoing sale, the K12's barebones variant is now available for just $350.

Sambit Saha, 16 Feb 2026 15:05

An AI agent built on OpenClaw reportedly retaliated against a developer after its proposed code changes were rejected.

Revenge of the AI: Autonomous agent launches personal attack after code rejection

After its proposed code changes were rejected, an autonomous AI agent reportedly published a blog post attacking a developer. The article portrays him in a highly negative light and includes several fabricated allegations.

Marius Müller, 16 Feb 2026 14:58

Nintendo mulling Switch 2 price increase over memory crisis

The ongoing DRAM and storage memory price gouging that is caused by the AI data center boom will affect gaming consoles, too. As a result, console makers like Nintendo or Sony are adjusting their sales and launch strategies.

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Feb 2026 14:57

Report suggests Sony could push PS6 launch to 2029 due to memory shortages

Sony may be rethinking its plans for the PlayStation 6, and the ongoing memory crisis appears to be the main reason.

Abdul Haddi, 16 Feb 2026 14:51

Banana Pi releases new WiFi 7 router boards with 10 Gigabit LAN

Banana Pi has finally released its WiFi 7-capable router board with optional 10 Gigabit LAN and WAN. Available in two variants with up to 8 GB DDR4 RAM, the BPI-R4 Pro also contains numerous M.2 modules for adding 4G or 5G cellular modules.

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2026 14:42

GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs with 16 GB or more VRAM are now super expensive.

RTX 5070 Ti supply crunch pushes price by 25% to $1,000 in US while RX 9070 XT also suffers 21% price hike

The supply crunch affecting the RTX 5070 Ti has resulted in the price of the GPU rising by 25% in the US. The GPU now costs $1,000 on average. The RX 9070 XT, AMD's value-oriented answer to the RTX 5070 Ti, has also suffered a 21% price hike. The GPU now reportedly sits at $700 in North America.

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Feb 2026 14:02

PS3 emulator RPCS3 nears milestone with most PlayStation 3 games now at least 'Ingame'

The developers behind the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 have shared a new compatibility update. This emulation software is now closer than ever to getting all PS3 games not only to boot but also to get past the menus.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Feb 2026 13:56

New Decathlon Btwin E-Three 500 longtail cargo e-bike arrives

The Decathlon Btwin E-Three 500 longtail cargo e-bike is now available in various European countries. This electric bicycle builds on an older model, with a larger battery for a longer assistance range. Other features of the 8-speed bike include Suunto suspension and a range of accessories.

Polly Allcock, 16 Feb 2026 13:39

Unbloated network – building an OpenWRT router: Which hardware actually makes sense? (part 2)

After deciding against using the ISP router in part one, it’s time to focus on hardware: what actually works best for an OpenWRT router? A mini PC, Raspberry Pi, or a traditional router? And what about the switch and access point? In this part, I’ll walk through my hardware choices, including considerations around power consumption, architecture, and cost.

Christian Hintze, 16 Feb 2026 13:17

Microsoft signage stands in front of the corporate campus building

Windows 11 KB5077181: Update causes boot loops, DHCP errors, and sign-in failures

Microsoft’s Windows 11 KB5077181 update (Builds 26100.7840 / 26200.7840) is reportedly triggering infinite boot loops and SENS sign-in failures. Despite officially fixing previous boot bugs, users are encountering new DHCP networking regressions and 0x800f0983 installation errors.

Darryl Linington, 16 Feb 2026 13:12

Eufy’s E20 Motion Sensor has arrived in Europe

Eufy launches motion detector with smart feature in new market

Eufy is now selling the E20 Motion Sensor in Europe, following its recent launch in the US. Designed to trigger linked smart home devices, this model is said to have a smart animal detection feature, which should reduce the number of false alarms caused by pets and wildlife.

Polly Allcock, 16 Feb 2026 12:50

RTX 5060 beats RTX 5070: XMG Apex 17 surprises with unexpectedly strong gaming performance

In our review, we noted that the RTX 5060 laptop powered by the Ryzen 9 9955HX can outperform some RTX 5070 competitors. Now we’re taking a closer look at exactly which RTX-5070 laptops the Apex 17 manages to outperform—and where it falls behind.

Christian Hintze, 16 Feb 2026 12:30

Cheaper Philips Hue smart light strip now available in Europe

Philips Hue’s new Essential Light Strip is now available at some retailers in Europe. Previously released in the US, this is the brand’s entry-level model with a lower price and a slightly reduced feature set. It offers both white and colored gradient lighting effects, with adjustable brightness and app-based controls.

Polly Allcock, 16 Feb 2026 12:24

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Series Hands-On: All models, prices, and launch date

The Galaxy Book 6, Galaxy Book6 Pro, and Galaxy Book6 Ultra are launching with two different display sizes, optional Nvidia RTX GPU, AMOLED or LTPS display, and state-of-the-art Intel Panther Lake processors. We have all the variants and prices, as well as our first impressions of the notebooks.
Update: Connection specifications expanded

Daniel Schmidt, 16 Feb 2026 11:51

Sony PlayStation 6 could follow the PS5 in using a semi-custom AMD GPU based on RDNA 5 architecture.

PS6 specs leak: Sony to pack hybrid RDNA 5 GPU in PlayStation 6 amidst pricing concerns

The DRAM shortage has also hit gaming consoles, raising concerns that the next-gen gaming consoles like the PS6 could be more expensive. Possibly to keep costs down, the Sony PlayStation 6 is rumored not to use the full RDNA 5 GPU architecture. Reliable leaker KeplerL2 mentions on NeoGaf forums that the PS6 GPU will pack some but not all RDNA 5 features.

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Feb 2026 10:00

Next steps will likely depend on appeals and licensing discussions. Pictured: the rear of the Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 gaming laptop.

Asus and Acer hit with laptop and PC sales ban amid Nokia HEVC patent dispute in Germany

A court ruling in Munich has forced Acer and Asus to suspend direct PC and laptop sales in Germany following a patent dispute with Nokia. It’s over the HEVC codec, but retailers can still sell existing inventory as appeals and licensing negotiations move forward.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Feb 2026 08:45

A decorative image showing a chip with the acronym "AI" written on it

Researchers warn of AI swarms creating fake public opinion

An international team of researchers has issued a warning on the dangers of AI swarms with regard to the manufacturing of fake public consensus, noting that it might have already been happening.

Chibuike Okpara, 16 Feb 2026 08:06

A screenshot from the Super Bowl ad that triggered a new wave of criticism.

Amazon Ring cameras won't send data to Flock Safety following criticism

Amazon subsidiary Ring has unexpectedly ended its partnership with Flock Safety following widespread backlash over a planned AI function. However, the Community Requests feature will remain in place.

Bernhard Rotter, 16 Feb 2026 07:46

Full Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco eligibility list for Android 17 HyperOS update appears early

Xiaomi is almost done rolling out the HyperOS 3 update to all the eligible global devices, and after this, the company will soon announce its Android 17 beta program. Ahead of the announcement, a full list of eligible phones and tablets has emerged.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Feb 2026 07:40

Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) 2024 gets a huge 43% discount on Amazon.

Deal | Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) 2024 drops to lowest price

The Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) 2024 in matte black has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon following a substantial $129.32 in savings. The smartwatch integrates Fitbit health tracking and offers complete integration with Google Pixel smartphones.

David Chien, 16 Feb 2026 03:08

Some Philips Hue accessories are receiving a software update

New Philips Hue update improves battery status accuracy

Philips Hue is rolling out an update for a range of its smart home products. This release improvea the accuracy of battery status information and fixes a motion detection issue. According to the company, software version 67.116.1/2.85.1/2.85.5 has been pushed OTA to users of most of its battery-powered accessories.

Polly Allcock, 16 Feb 2026 00:43

GTA 5 mod shrinks file size to 2.5GB, as high storage prices force drastic measures

Even with 2013 origins, GTA 5 now demands more than 100GB of install space. A new mod creates a much lighter, more portable version of the title. While players could avoid pricey storage upgrades, they may decide that the visual downgrades forced by the GTA 5 mod aren’t acceptable.

Adam Corsetti, 16 Feb 2026 00:24

First Core Ultra 7 355 benchmarks are in and they're nowhere near as good as the Core Ultra X7

Panther Lake-H has proven itself to be quite impressive thus far, but the lesser Panther Lake-U series loses a lot of what makes the architecture unique from predecessors.

Allen Ngo, 15 Feb 2026 22:50

€1,500 for Lenovo's Legion Go 2 gaming handheld with the Z2 Extreme is just too much

Lenovo's current gaming handheld Legion Go 2 convinces with a great OLED screen, but you can already get the same gaming performance for significantly less money.

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Feb 2026 22:43

The ROG Flow Z13-KJP comes with a special carrying case.

Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP gets a pre-order date; to come with a free copy of Death Stranding 2 for PC

Announced at CES, the ROG Flow Z13-KJP is a special edition of the ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet. Made in partnership with Kojima Production, interested buyers will soon be able to pre-order it.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Feb 2026 21:41

The Smart Dragon-3 lifts off from a vessel at sea

China’s commercial rocket launches 7 satellites from sea

China’s commercial rocket — Smart Dragon-3 — has showcased its payload adaptability by carrying seven satellites to their planned orbit. One of those satellites belongs to Pakistan. This is a milestone achievement in the space cooperation between China and Pakistan.

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Feb 2026 19:46

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered shown on ROG Xbox Ally

Hopes of Spider-Man coming to Xbox dashed, with games likely to stay PC/PS5 exclusives

Marvel’s Spider-Man games may never surface on Xbox consoles. Insomniac Games dismissed the chances that the PlayStation exclusives would eventually support the platform. Many single-player games published by Sony are only available on the PS5 and PC.

Adam Corsetti, 15 Feb 2026 19:15

Artist impression of the planetary system around the star LHS 1903

Scientists find a planetary system that simply shouldn't exist

Scientists have discovered a planetary system with three planets — the closest one is rocky, and the next two are gaseous. But a fourth planet was later discovered farthest from its star, and surprisingly, it is a rocky planet. This rocky-gaseous-gaseous-rocky order beats current scientific understanding.

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Feb 2026 19:10

China shatters space-ground transmission record with 120 Gbps laser link

By reconfiguring satellite software in orbit, researchers on the Pamir Plateau have doubled the capacity of existing laser communications, setting a new domestic speed record.

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Feb 2026 18:36

Tesla launches 0.99% Model Y Premium APR financing deal amid 17% January sales slump

As Tesla's January sales are down 17% year-on-year and it reported its first-ever annual revenue decline, it is trying to turn things around, at least in the US. The 2026 Model Y Premium trims are now getting their first APR financing deal for the year.

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Feb 2026 18:12

The Honor Magic V6 is expected to be unveiled on March 1

Honor Magic V6: First pictures show ultra-thin foldable phone in dark red

Spy shots from a photo shoots are always interesting, and this time they even provide a relatively good look at a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival, which is expected to launch globally soon and in a very dark color version.

Alexander Fagot, 15 Feb 2026 17:40

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 is a well-equipped 14-inch laptop with RTX GPU and a 3K display

Deal | RTX-powered Lenovo ThinkPad P14s with 32GB RAM and 3K 120Hz display drops to lowest price ever

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 has received a sizable discount and is now available for slightly over $1,100. Thanks to a bright 3K IPS display with good color space coverage and Nvidia RTX graphics, the 14-inch laptop is not just suitable for regular office applications.

Enrico Frahn, 15 Feb 2026 17:38

Oppo Watch S with 3,000-nit AMOLED, GPS and 5 ATM now available in more regions

The Oppo Watch S is now also available in Europe. The smartwatch has a very bright display, is relatively thin and can supposedly estimate lactate thresholds.

Silvio Werner, 15 Feb 2026 17:06

We've reviewed the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus

What Xiaomi doesn’t tell you about the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus: HyperOS can be annoying

The mid-range smartphone’s user experience hasn’t always been ideal in our in-depth review. Out of the box, buyers of the Redmi 15 Pro Plus have to deal with numerous ads. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to disable these sometimes-annoying pop-ups that are integrated into Xiaomi’s operating system.

Marcus Herbrich, 15 Feb 2026 16:50

This new sodium-ion flashlight looks like most other flashlights from the outside

Viral sodium-ion flashlight works at -40°F and doubles as a power bank

The new "Sodiumfrostglow" flashlight is designed to handle temperatures down to -40°F thanks to its sodium-ion battery, and it can also be used as a power bank. After a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, the manufacturer is now looking for backers on Indiegogo.

Bernhard Rotter, 15 Feb 2026 16:25

The Wireless Horipad Turbo controller will be released in early March.

Hori opens up pre-order for its Nintendo Switch 2 wireless controller

The Wireless Horipad Turbo controller is cheaper than the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller. It packs several features but misses out on two key features available on Nintendo's own controller.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Feb 2026 16:18

3D-printed ITG Cube gaming PC shown in hand, featuring a compact Steam Machine-style enclosure with front I/O ports and minimalist design.

This 3D-printed ‘Steam Machine’-style cube with an AMD mini PC runs Red Dead Redemption 2 at 105 FPS via an OCuLink eGPU

A modder has built a small, 3D-printed gaming cube inspired by the Steam Machine concept, using a modern AMD mini PC and an external GPU connected via OCuLink. Called the ITG Cube, the project focuses on a compact design and DIY 3D printing.

Anmol Dubey, 15 Feb 2026 14:48

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will also be available in a 7-core form.

New Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to ship as slower variant with missing performance core

A less powerful version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is coming. Equipped with fewer Performance CPU cores than the original Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, early leaks have outlined performance expectations for this new 7-core version, too.

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2026 14:26

The Asus Zenbook S16 with AMD Ryzen 400 does not have to hide behind Intel Panther Lake

We reviewed the updated Asus Zenbook S16 and it is an excellent everyday laptop with a brighter OLED screen. You also get a new AMD Ryzen AI 400 processor, which shows that Zen 5 is not outdated yet.

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Feb 2026 14:12

GameHub will let Mac users natively run Windows and Steam games.

GameSir's GameHub is bringing Steam (PC) games to Mac

GameHub, the popular PC emulation app on Android will be available soon for macOS. GameSir says the software will allow users to natively run Windows and Steam games on their Macs.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Feb 2026 13:28

The first stage of the Long March 10 carrier rocket

China achieves historic maritime recovery of Long March-10 rocket booster

Following a successful demonstration flight, the nation's space agency has retrieved a reusable first-stage booster from the South China Sea, advancing its 2030 crewed lunar landing ambitions.

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Feb 2026 13:10

The Find N6 will be considerably more powerful than the Find N5, latter pictured.

New Oppo Find N6 foldable reveals itself with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 surpassing performance and 16 GB RAM

The Oppo Find N6 is rumoured to be launching globally next month. In the meantime, the new foldable smartphone has surfaced on a benchmarking website with performance that demolishes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Honor Magic V5.

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2026 12:31

A supposedly official DJI Avata 360 photo.

DJI Avata 360 rears its head with new pricing, launch information and design details revealed

The DJI Avata 360 has resurfaced in an extensive leak. With pricing and launch information allegedly now tweaked, leaked video footage indicates that reviewers may already have Avata 360 units in-hand.

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2026 12:00

PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra see a big price drop during Sony’s Lunar New Year sale

Sony is currently offering a big discount on PlayStation Plus. The Premium tier is 35% off, and existing customers can also upgrade their plans at discounted prices.

Abdul Haddi, 15 Feb 2026 11:38

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