The new report has brought attention to how aggressively Valve handles pricing and distribution decisions for games.

Back in April, several iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users started reporting a serious charging issue after their phones died completely. But with the latest update, Apple has finally fixed it.

Many PC gamers won’t consider purchasing games anywhere but Steam. Plaintiffs in antitrust lawsuits accuse the company of acting illegally to preserve a monopoly. Gabe Newell rejected those allegations, amid rumors that Valve controls pricing outside its marketplace.

Casio has introduced a duo of G-Steel watches featuring a sleek all-black body. The GST-B1000BD-1A and GST-B1000BD-2A pair textured dials with an IP-treated stainless steel bezel and band.

According to a new report, former BioWare developer and Baldur's Gate 2 co-lead designer Kevin Martens has returned to work on a remake of the game.

While most video generation models focus on prompt accuracy, PixVerse takes a new approach, prioritizing character continuity.

Vivo may be preparing its next-generation foldable phone, expected to be called the Vivo X Fold 6. A new leak points to major hardware changes, including a flagship MediaTek chipset, a larger battery, and upgraded cameras.

The latest e-paper display from LG uses a 32-inch e-ink panel that can display colors and consumes hardly any power. A 72 Wh battery should enable a particularly long runtime, while the screen can be conveniently charged with a magnetic Qi2 or MagSafe power bank.

The Forgotten City is a narrative adventure game that takes place in Ancient Rome. Your goal is to solve a mystery to uncover the truth, but be careful, because some of your decisions can have serious consequences.

Abxylute has announced a new mobile controller that is compatible with Viture's XR glasses. The $80 gamepad arrives a year after 8BitDo released a controller with a similar feature.

Microsoft has updated the Xbox Game Pass Stream Your Own Game library with 60 new titles. The lineup includes 007 First Light, Beyond Blue, and more.

When advertising its gaming monitor, Sony noted that Ghost of Yōtei was a “Game available only on PS5.” As rumors of expanded PlayStation exclusivity swirl, the company could be altering its marketing strategy. It had retired the “Only on PlayStation” slogan after beginning to release more PC ports.

For a short time, Steam is giving away two indie games that can be kept forever once they have been added to the library. These include an adventure inspired by Mega Man with over 90 percent positive reviews, which will receive a sequel next year.

Acer has introduced the Iconia Duo S14 and Iconia Duo S12 as its latest Android tablets. Both models feature OLED displays and MediaTek Dimensity chipsets.

The Casio Edifice EFV-160D-2BV and EFV-160D-4AV watches have been officially revealed by the brand. Set to be released in markets worldwide, these two products have textured dials with metal casing and straps.

HP has started selling a new 17-inch laptop built around Intel's modern Panther Lake architecture. Also featuring up to 32 GB of RAM and a 76 Wh battery, the new OmniBook X 17 can be configured with powerful Arc B390 integrated graphics too via Core Ultra X7 358H and Core Ultra X9 388H processors.

Lenovo has finally released its new ThinkPad P14s. Available internationally, the ThinkPad P14s i Gen 7 combines Intel Panther Lake processors with up to 96 GB LPCAMM2 RAM, a 75 Wh battery, a 120 Hz display and 5G cellular connectivity.

Canon is set to launch three brand new compact cameras on the market in the coming months, including at least one flagship camera with a large sensor that could compete with the Panasonic Lumix L10 or the Leica D-Lux 8. Rumors reveal first details about these cameras in advance.

Price hikes on the Steam Deck and handheld PCs at large make the Nintendo Switch 2's $449.99 MSRP genuinely appetizing in comparison, at least if you want to play games.

A popular GTA 5 cheat service called Atlas Menu has suffered a major data breach, exposing email addresses, usernames, IP addresses, support tickets, and passwords of over 60,000 users.

The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 flagship graphics card from Asus is almost five slots thick. Asus uses this space not only to cool the GPU at a power dissipation of 800 watts, but also for a curved AMOLED display that can show 3D visualizations and system information.

Dell is expanding XPS into creator-class performance with the upcoming XPS 16 Creator Edition, built for demanding creative and developer work on the go. Nvidia RTX Spark powers local AI and advanced creation workflows, enabling smoother 4K timeline playback, faster exports, and better multitasking. Users get a Tandem OLED display, accurate color and practical ports like HDMI and an SD card reader.

Nvidia's RTX Spark SoCs hope to bring new life to the Windows on ARM platform. These chips are designed for high-performance in slim and light laptops, with a long-lasting battery, to compete with Apple.

The Apple iPhone has been able to make contactless payments via Apple Pay since 2014. The Apple Wallet is soon to receive one of the most exciting innovations since the introduction of Apple Pay, and this feature could be announced as early as next week together with iOS 27.

Apple's first foldable "iPhone Ultra" is said to feature advanced vapor chamber cooling for superior thermal management, according to a new leak. Despite ongoing manufacturing challenges with surface-mount technology, the device remains on track for a September 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18 series.

Lenovo has now released a new 16-inch ThinkPad globally. One of Lenovo's cheaper 16-inch ThinkPads, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 can still be purchased with a 12-core processor, 32 GB of RAM, a 64 Wh battery and a 1600p display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

PlayStation has finally announced the pricing and pre-order dates for the 27-inch gaming monitor, as well as the FlexStrike fight stick for the PS5 and PC. This is the first official fight stick from PlayStation, though several third-party options already exist at multiple price points.

Samsung Display has unveiled its first 'Ultra Slim' OLED laptop panel at Computex 2026. The new display reduces module thickness by over 20% through advanced glass etching while maintaining VESA True Black 1000 certification and high-refresh-rate performance for premium gaming laptops.

Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a striking image of a dwarf galaxy located 23 million light-years from Earth. And this image may help researchers to better understand the early stages of the universe.

Citizen has launched three new Collection watches in Japan: the PR1050-50W, the PR1052-54A and the PR1054-59A. These mechanical timepieces have an open-heart watch face, with metal cases and straps.

Asus is relaunching one of the world's most powerful mini PCs for the 20th anniversary of ROG, giving the ROG NUC 16 even more power with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and 128 GB RAM, while a transparent chassis provides a view inside.

The developers have shared a glimpse at the updated movement mechanics in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. It is said to feel fluid and it incorporates fan feedback, promising a more grounded experience.

Asus has updated the ProArt display series with new 4K QD-OLED monitors, featuring peak 1000 nits brightness, professional hardware calibration support, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. Connectivity is robust, featuring dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, 12G-SDI inputs, and built-in Auto KVM.

With the MEG Vision X2 AI+, MSI launches one of the most unusual gaming towers on the market, as the front is not characterized by a touchscreen, but by a hologram display that shows off virtual pets and AI assistants.

Asus has unveiled the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM and PG27UCWM featuring Tandem RGB Stripe Pixel technology, offering 4K/240Hz and FHD/480Hz dual-mode gaming. The series includes DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20 support (80Gbps), HDMI 2.1, and 90W USB-C power delivery. Both models are expected early in Q3 2026.

Xiaomi today announced the addition of AirDrop support over Quick Share for their Android phones. This new interoperability follows other brands like Google and Samsung.

Asus has introduced the world's first 540Hz OLED gaming monitor, the ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace, designed for professional esports players with input from PGL and BLAST. The monitor is VESA DisplayHDR 600 True Black compliant and covers 99.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

HP has finally started selling one of its latest 14-inch laptops globally. Despite weighing just 1.3 kg, the OmniBook X 14 contains up to a 70 Wh battery, PCIe Gen 5 storage, a 120 Hz VRR OLED display and Arc B390 graphics thanks to a Core Ultra X9 388H processor.

Few parts of the globe have avoided the recent Steam Deck OLED price hike. Buyers in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan must now also pay more for Valve’s hardware. Storage and memory shortages are limiting the affordability of gaming handhelds.

Garmin has finally delivered a new stable update to its latest high-end rugged smartwatch. Available for free globally, System Software 22.35 brings three dozen changes to the Tactix 8, including dozens of bug fixes.

Acer is now selling one of its latest 16-inch laptops globally. At the same time, the Swift Go 16 can now be configured with the Core Ultra 9 386H, a 16-core Panther Lake processor that should bring considerable performance improvements over the Panther Lake options that were previously available.

The Anker Nano Power Bank (10K, 45W, Built-In Retractable USB-C Cable) has been launched in a fifth colorway in the US. This compact accessory can be used to charge up to three devices simultaneously.

LG Display has confirmed that it will be showcasing multiple new OLED panels at Computex 2026 intended for future gaming monitors. While one is said to reach 2,000 nits, another may mark the return of native Black Frame Insertion support. Dynamic Frequency & Resolution (DFR) 2.0 support is on the horizon, too.

Carnival Corporation confirms nearly 6 million customers had personal data stolen in an April breach claimed by ShinyHunters. Passport numbers and license details were exposed.

HP is now selling a new 14-inch workstation laptop globally. Equipped with Intel's Panther Lake platform, the ZBook 8 G2i 14 can also be configured with a 120 Hz display, 64 GB of RAM and professional RTX graphics.

Casio’s upcoming 17 new G-Shock watches are slated for release in June 2026 in Japan. The lineup includes the G-Shock ICERC Frogman, the Surfrider Foundation Japan, the GST-B1000BD, the Camo and Gold, and the Luxe Black series.

Early rumors have emerged about the Vivo X300 Ultra’s successor, and fans of the Zeiss-branded camera flagship can breathe easy. By contrast, those who are eagerly awaiting the ultimate Leica phone camera in the Xiaomi 18 Ultra may be less delighted by recent developments. In the top-end smartphone segment, every manufacturer seems to be grappling with rising costs.

iFlytek has announced a new ereader called the Fika, which has a design akin to a smartphone. The device has a monochrome display, a MediaTek processor, and 4G connectivity.

Asus has revealed pricing information for its new gaming mini-PC in more countries. At the same time, the company has confirmed that the ROG NUC 16 will be available with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080 laptop GPUs globally alongside Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor.