While we await a price and release date, PlayStation has showcased its first fight stick, the FlexStrike at EVO Japan. The controller is currently on display at the 2026 tournament, after first making an appearance at EVO 2025 in Las Vegas.

Some observers expect a relatively affordable Steam Machine price. A insider says that gamers are exaggerating the impact of the memory shortage that delayed its release date. Based on gaming PCs with comparable specs, Valve’s system could have a similar MSRP to the PS5.

Xbox mode is now live on Windows 11 via optional update KB5083631, bringing a controller-first full-screen gaming interface to desktops, laptops, and handhelds.

Bargain hunters on the lookout for a new laptop will likely already have Lenovo's offerings on their radar. The Lenovo Yoga 7a is now available with an exciting 24% discount, and offers a rich OLED display and acceptable mid-range performance with 24 GB RAM.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 director Naoki Hamaguchi says development is progressing smoothly and that he has already completed more than 40 full playthroughs of the still-unfinished finale to ensure a high level of polish. While the concluding entry remains without an official title or release date, Hamaguchi indicated an announcement is in preparation, fueling speculation of a summer reveal and a potential launch in early 2027.

Chinese brand Topfeel has introduced the W1 mini PC with a volume of just 5L. What sets the W1 apart is its support for the AM5 socket, allowing it to be powered by truly powerful desktop-class AMD Ryzen CPUs.

Europa Universalis IV is currently cheaper than ever on Steam: the historical strategy sandbox costs around $5 instead of $50. In return, players get enormous depth, hundreds of playable nations and almost 400 years of history – but also a fairly steep learning curve.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that GTA 6 will not include real-world product placements. Instead of Coca-Cola or Nike, fictional brands such as Burger Shot and Pißwasser will remain the consumer goods of Rockstar’s satirical game world – much to the relief of many fans.

AOC has unveiled a brand new gaming monitor featuring up to a whopping 720Hz refresh rate for speedy, fast-paced gaming. The 4-layer tandem OLED panel is also impressively bright, reaching the 1500 nits mark in smaller areas.

GameHub, the popular PC games emulation app for Android devices, has received several key features in a new update. Among them is support for the Epic Games Store, faster Steam load times, and portrait mode.

Ugreen’s highly reviewed Nexode 100 W GaN charger with four USB ports has received a solid discount on Amazon for a limited time, dropping its price down to its all-time low. With a compact form factor and a foldable prong design, the charger offers 100 W of output across four USB (three USB-C and one USB-A) ports.

An alleged real-world image of an iPhone 18 Pro prototype has leaked, seemingly confirming the 25-30% smaller Dynamic Island rumors we’ve been hearing. Apple’s upcoming 2026 flagships are rumored to feature TSMC’s first 2nm chip - the A20 Pro SoC and a variable aperture main camera.

Apple’s entry-level Mac pricing has shifted as the 256GB Mac mini is officially discontinued worldwide, raising the starting price to $799 - global pricing is also affected. With the M4 Mac mini now requiring a higher investment, we ask whether the M5 MacBook Air offers better value.

Courtesy of an ongoing sale on Lenovo's official US online store, the well-reviewed Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is now available with a lucrative 36% discount for a limited time. The tablet sports a 12.7-inch 3K display as well as a decently capable processor that can chew through the vast majority of daily tasks.

With the iX3 Flow Edition, BMW is showcasing a hood that can display animated patterns using E-Ink technology. According to the German automaker, the technology is production-ready. However, pricing and a potential market launch have not yet been announced.

Xiaomi has revealed that it will be launching a new smartwatch globally. Offered in three colours, the Redmi Watch 6 will also be available as the Redmi Watch 6 NFC with tap-to-pay support. Both variants feature 2,000-nit AMOLED displays and up to 24 days of battery life too.

Game Quest: The Backlog Battler makes your unused Steam library fight back. In the arena, you face the neglected “corpses” of your own backlog. The less you’ve played a game and the more you paid for it, the stronger it becomes. A demo is already available on Steam.

Steam is giving away Overcome Your Fears - Caretaker, a psychological horror walking simulator, for free until May 7. Normally $5.99, the indie title holds a "Mostly Positive" rating and takes roughly an hour to complete.

Garmin claims to have improved many of its high-end smartwatches with a new update. Available without needing to connect your Fenix 8 or Fenix 8 Pro to a computer, the new update is said to have refined the maps and Wi-Fi user experience for the Enduro 3 and Quatix 8, too.

Tesla has managed to deliver a sub-$30,000 car without compromises to North America thanks to the reduction of tariffs for Chinese cars in Canada. Imported from Tesla's Giga Shanghai factory, the Model 3 is now the cheapest it has ever been.

Amid accusations of vibe coding, questionable licensing and open-source practices, unwanted telemetry and unfair paywalling, many users are moving away from Booklore.

The Legion Y70 2026 gaming phone is Lenovo's attempt to revive its Legion-branded smartphone lineup, and it's set for a May 19 launch in China. With a new teaser, Lenovo has confirmed that the device will miss out on the top-tier chipset that rivals such as the RedMagic 11 Pro and iQOO 15 Ultra feature.

Warhorse Studios addressed backlash over alleged AI-driven translation practices during a Reddit AMA, following outrage sparked by the departure of a Czech-to-English translator who said his role was being replaced by AI. The studio insisted AI is only used in early production, not in final game content, and said it is hiring human English translators while teasing a “huge immersive RPG” without confirming its identity.

Reports from Chinese industry forums and leakers claim Nvidia will restart production of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in June 2026, with add-in board partners targeting a July launch to offset delays and uncertainty around an entry-level RTX 50-series release amid ongoing GPU and memory shortages. The move would rely on newly fabbed Samsung 8nm Ampere chips rather than clearing old stock, but pricing and supply remain key uncertainties that will determine whether the card can credibly serve budget buyers.

The iQoo Z11 is heading to Malaysia on May 6. Ahead of launch, it has surfaced on Geekbench, revealing a different chipset than the Chinese variant.

Reggie Fils-Aimé claims that Amazon made illegal requests to gain a competitive edge. The former Nintendo of America President says he refused the demands, which led to one of several disagreements. Later, Amazon didn’t list Switch 2 games or the console at launch due to rumored pricing disputes.

The UltraGear Evo 45GX950B is LG's latest 45-inch OLED gaming monitor. Equipped with a bright panel and Dual Mode refresh rate technology, the 45GX950B also boasts a built-in processor that can upscale games to its native 5K2K resolution.

LG has released a new 32-inch gaming monitor with two significant upgrades from its predecessor. Featuring a 4th Gen Tandemo Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, the UltraGear 32GX870B is significantly cheaper than the older 32GX870A, too.

A new Garmin and Bosch integration has started to roll out. Currently in beta testing for users of the brand’s Edge bike computers, support for the Bosch smart system eBike allows you to view metrics like speed and remaining battery level on the accessory. Plus, the feature could roll out to Garmin smartwatches in the future.

Changes to the PlayStation DRM should not negatively impact most gamers. On the other hand, an insider expects Sony to conduct more online license verifications to prevent PS5 jailbreaks. Responding to new exploits, a 30-day check could deactivate pirated games or even brick consoles.

The M249 is CS2's most expensive weapon at $5,200 - and its most useless. With worse stats than guns half its price, zero pro pick rate, and a kill reward identical to budget rifles, Valve's forgotten LMG is less a weapon, more a $5,200 mistake.

Casio’s Mandalorian-themed G-Shock GM2100-1ASW is now up for pre-order in the US at $220 after its release yesterday. Based on the GM-2100, it gets a Beskar-inspired metal bezel and includes a magnetic display stand, with release timed ahead of the May 22 film.

Fresh new report from top analyst suggest Apple will maintain a $1,099 starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro, defying rising industry memory costs. By utilizing an aggressive pricing strategy for base models while increasing costs for high-storage tiers, Apple aims to gain market share as Android competitors face supply-chain-driven price hikes.

The latest flagship Lenovo runs almost 10 dB(A) quieter for a mere 10 percent graphics performance deficit which may be well worth the trade-off for most gamers.

A new report has shared that the rumored 20th anniversary iPhone could spawn a new design language for the Pro models. The special edition phone is expected to be revealed next year with quad-curved edges.

Asus has teased that a new ROG NUC is in development. Allegedly launching in May 2026, the new gaming mini-PC features various design tweaks to distinguish itself from last year's release, including a simplified stand.

Despite its struggles, publishing Xbox games on the PS5 has benefited Microsoft. However, multiplayer and live-service ports generated the most revenue, according to new sales data. If the company pivots back to Xbox exclusive games, it could become more strategic with its ports.

Ubisoft has been teasing Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced ahead of its July 9 launch, and in a recent AMA, the developers revealed something that didn’t sit right with fans. They have made some disappointing changes to the iconic hidden blade compared to the original game.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 was launched in June 2025, and so far, the company hasn't said anything about a Pro model. However, a new report from a reliable leaker suggests that the upgraded version of the wearable is set for an imminent launch.

Several Garmin rugged smartwatches are currently receiving a new beta update. The version 14.13 release tackles a bug linked to the wearable’s navigation function. However, another issue does not appear to be resolved in this update.

Apple hints at unavoidable Mac and MacBook price hikes as CEO Tim Cook has officially warned of prolonged shortages for the Mac mini and Mac Studio due to unprecedented AI demand and surging memory costs. Global supply constraints, driven by AI server prioritization, have led to "unavailable" listings and the removal of high-RAM Mac Studio models.

Casio is all set to launch three new G-Shock watches, namely Magma Mudmaster GWG-B1000MG-1A9, MTG-B4000 Black IP, and the GD-B300, in Japan in May 2026. The former features a magma-inspired design, while the latter two ship with a Bluetooth smartphone link.

Casio has quietly unveiled the A140WE series - a new Retro line entry with a rounded case, sunray dial, steel bracelet, and ~$70 price tag. Three colorways will launch soon: dark blue, dark gray, and gold.

Volkswagen just did something Tesla has been promising since 2020 and actually launched a $25,000 EV. The new ID. Polo even boasts the rumored Tesla Model 2 affordable EV battery size.

The Galaxy S26 is Samsung's most compact and affordable smartphone in its flagship lineup. But the competition is fierce and never sleeps. Is this minor update enough? We've summarized the review once again.

The Ugreen P6 Power Bank series has been teased on social media. An image of one model from the new range reveals a more unusual textured casing, and also confirms some features of this accessory.

A leaked Xbox Store listing reveals Forza Horizon 6 clocks in at 144.84 GB on console and 156.65 GB on PC - a huge jump from FH5's launch size. This should give us a solid idea of just how ambitious and massive Japan's open world truly is.

Huawei has officially announced that the Nova 15 Max smartphone will be launching soon with a large 8,500 mAh battery capacity. However, the brand hasn’t yet confirmed the official launch date but has revealed key features of the smartphone.

Canon’s latest 2026 gimbal camera patent reveals a refined auto-folding design to rival the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and the upcoming dual-lens Insta360 Luna Ultra. The patent focuses on durability and intelligent power management to compete in an increasingly crowded vlogging market.

The Seiko Presage SSK049 GMT, previously a U.S. exclusive, is now listed on Seiko UK at £520 (available June) and Seiko Australia at AU$925 as a pre-order. This is the Silver Bullet Cocktail Time's first confirmed international expansion.