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EA has laid off an undisclosed number of developers across Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive just months after Battlefield 6’s record October 2025 launch, citing a “realignment” toward live-service support.

All new TravelMate P4 and P2 models are powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 365 processor with up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Screen options include 1920 x 1200 and 2880 x 1800 IPS panels and the laptops come with Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and fingerprint sensor plus Intel vPro security.

Valve is facing two major lawsuits: one from New York Attorney General Letitia James and a federal class action led by Hagens Berman, alleging that loot boxes in titles like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 amount to unlawful gambling engineered to exploit players, including minors.

Ulefone has announced a new giveaway, with prizes including the just-launched RugKing 5 Pro and other accessories. The new giveaway will run for 15 days, ending on March 25, 2026.

Apple reportedly assembled around 55 million iPhones in India in 2025, enough to account for roughly one in four units globally as the company continues shifting production beyond China.

The Magic Bay accessories have so far been exclusive to the Lenovo ThinkBook line, but it seems like Lenovo is bringing them to the ThinkPad line: The iF Design Award has revealed the so far unannounced Lenovo ThinkPad X14 Gen 1, a new addition to the line.

An Australian retailer has denied a buyer’s request to replace a Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM kit. Despite qualifying for warranty coverage, Umart is only willing to issue a refund for the original purchase. Skyrocketing memory prices have made stores hesitate to agree to costly substitutes.

March is here and so is the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 - almost, at least. The thin premium model that is much more modular than the X1 Carbon Gen 13 can now be ordered with various Panther Lake CPUs.

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem is the fastest-selling Resident Evil in the history of the franchise. The game has sold more than 5 million copies. Alinea Analytics has now published an early estimate of Resident Evil Requiem sales by platform.

GSMA has moved its $40 4G smartphone plan into pilot markets across Africa, but rising memory prices and import taxes may make the affordability target harder to hit.

MSI's least expensive business laptop also happens to be one of the few in the category to ship with the Core Ultra 7 255H for very fast multi-thread performance.

A new analysis illustrates how some PC gamers lost patience with Sony’s cross-platform approach. More recent PlayStation exclusives also drew less interest than earlier ports. With disappointing sales, Sony may now permanently confine single-player PS5 games to its console.

The Venture 16 is much more affordable than the higher-end Prestige or Summit models from the same manufacturer, but it cuts a lot of corners in the process.

The entertainment giant claims President Trump’s tariffs delayed Switch 2 pre-orders, causing it significant financial losses and leading to a less-than-optimal launch.

With this change, users are now required to pay for higher-priced mobility tiers if they want to maintain connectivity on highways or in remote areas. SpaceX also enforced a 160 km/h speed cap on standard plans to redirect aviation users toward expensive flight subscriptions.

Anthropic has become the first American company to be designated as a supply chain risk to U.S. national security following its rift with the U.S. Department of Defense (also known as the Department of War).

Higher storage prices may be impacting the sales of Switch 2 games. A Bloomberg report describes how many buyers are balking at the cost of MicroSD Express cards. Bulky third-party titles and Game-Key Cards are quickly consuming the console’s 256GB internal drive.

Google is lowering Play Store fees and allowing alternative billing and third-party Android app stores after its antitrust dispute with Epic Games.

Lenovo's ThinkPad T series is known to be the dependable workhorse series, but with the new T14 G7 and T16 G5, Lenovo takes a bold swing: Thanks to LPCAMM2 memory, the T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen 5 are the only laptops thus far that combine the powerful Panther Lake X7 CPUs with Intel ARC B300 graphics and upgradeable RAM.

Elon Musk has denied that Starlink is dropping the prices of its hardware and satellite Internet plans because of the upcoming increase in competition. SpaceX is still trying to amass as many new Starlink customers as possible ahead of its IPO.

Meta is reportedly testing an AI shopping tool inside Meta AI for some U.S. desktop web users, surfacing product carousels with prices and links to merchants.

OpenAI says it amended its Pentagon contract to explicitly prohibit domestic surveillance of U.S. persons, including through commercially acquired personal data, and to confirm that any NSA use would require a separate agreement.

The sub-$500 PC segment could disappear by 2028 due to surging DRAM and SSD prices. Gartner estimates that memory will account for 23% of the total bill of materials by 2026, which could make entry-level laptops increasingly unviable.

The PS5 Pro has suddenly become harder to acquire on some storefronts. Positive Resident Evil Requiem reviews and impressive tech demos could explain a rise in sales. With GTA 6 looming, revamped PSSR upscaling empowers the PlayStation console to break new performance barriers.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 is among the many laptops that the brand has presented at MWC 2026. It’s powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, has a 14-inch touchscreen display, and is set to start at €799.

At MWC 2026, Lenovo is announcing their newest additions to the legendary ThinkPad T series. The mainstream models Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 get a lot of love this year, as Lenovo totally redesigned them. Both will launch with AMD and Intel options.

The second generation of the T14s 2-in-1 is here, and it brings some significant changes. It gets updated to be closer to the regular Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G7, and it also includes a new built in digitizer pen - plus, naturally, Intel Panther Lake.

Laura Fryer, who helped launch the first Xbox console, has recounted a disturbing encounter during the 2004 GDC. In a hotel room with another executive, she denied a request to wear a bathrobe. After pressured to leave her position, Phil Spencer invited her to join his publishing team at Microsoft.

Gaming researcher Michael Pachter isn’t hopeful about the next Xbox console. Game Pass will be a focal point of the system, but the Ultimate tier with day-one games strains budgets. Pachter expects the console to fail unless Microsoft makes drastic changes to the subscription service.

Matrox has launched the Luma Pro Octal, which appears to be a new Intel Arc A380E-based enterprise GPU, in Japan. With a whopping eight mini DisplayPort 2.0 ports, the card can simultaneously output video to eight 5K or 4K screens.

Higher memory costs haven’t yet prompted an official Switch 2 price hike. Still, an industry consultant points out that some gamers are already paying more for the console. Matthew Ball thinks that Nintendo axed the Mario Kart World bundle to protect profits during the component shortage.

Burger King is testing an AI assistant integrated into employees’ headsets – a system designed not only to streamline operations but also to assess how friendly staff are during customer interactions. The trial has sparked strong criticism on Reddit, where many users describe the technology as AI-driven surveillance.

According to a Korean publication, Apple will now pay Samsung twice as much as it did before for LPDDR5X memory. Considering just how crucial consumer-grade RAM is for Apple's business, there appears to have been no other way to secure supply.

An AI-powered kitchen has secured first place at the Robotics Award 2026. The system is capable of preparing multiple dishes simultaneously and is designed to produce several thousand meals per day.

BenQ has released a new short throw projector, the LW830ST WXGA. Designed for business use, this laser simulation projector is said to offer up to 4,000 lumens brightness. Other features include support for multi-projector installations, a range of preset color modes and an integrated speaker.

Sometimes laptops are best suited for a certain use case. With the Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 AMD, it is very clear: This is not a laptop you want to use on the go that often.

According to a report by The New York Times, US intelligence agencies warned senior technology executives in a classified 2023 briefing about a potential escalation between China and Taiwan. Officials cautioned that such a conflict could trigger the most severe global economic crisis since the Great Depression.

A thief has stolen more than $11,000 worth of GPUs from a store in Korea. We saw similar GPU theft unfold during the COVID-era GPU shortage. It is quite easy to see that stolen desktop GPUs will end up in the hands of scalpers who will then charge much more than the official MSRP.

Starlink is planning to launch a 5G phone service anywhere in the world with download speeds that are 50% higher than initially envisioned. SpaceX has the FCC nod to launch up to 15,000 direct-to-cell satellites to back Starlink Mobile.

DJI has filed a petition in the Ninth Circuit challenging the FCC’s decision to add the company to the Covered List. The designation blocks new equipment authorizations and could restrict future DJI drone imports and product launches in the US.

Meta and AMD have announced a multi-year AI infrastructure partnership to deploy up to 6GW of AMD Instinct GPUs. AMD says the first 1GW shipments are expected in 2H 2026, and the deal includes a performance-based warrant tied to deliveries.

Previously, the PS Store did not disclose how the price of a PS5 game had changed over time. In some regions, the marketplace now lists the launch price of a title. Regardless, critics believe that Sony has a monopoly on digital sales, which may prevent more attractive deals.

YouTube is adding background playback and offline downloads to its $7.99-per-month Premium Lite plan, features that were previously exclusive to the full Premium tier. The update makes the lower-cost subscription more practical for everyday use, especially for multitasking and offline viewing. However, Premium Lite will still include limited ads on certain content.

Apple has announced that the company will soon start assembling the Mac mini in Houston, Texas. With this development, the Mac mini will become the second Mac alongside the Mac Pro to be assembled within the US.

Tesla is replacing Chinese-made cells in all products that it is selling in America, from electric cars to energy storage systems. The shift aims to reduce exposure to China-related tariffs or any import restrictions while helping Megapacks qualify for “made-in-America” subsidies.

The new Taara beam uses near-infrared light to bring high-speed internet to remote areas. Thanks to a newly developed chip, the Beam is 50% smaller than Taara’s previous "Lightbridge" device, which weighed 29 pounds.

Apple is staggering the release of the iPhone 18, the iPhone Air 2, and the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max. As a result, it is now reported that the total iPhone 18 series shipments for 2026 are set to reduce by 20%. However, the financial hit of the lower shipments is expected to remain small.

A designer of the first Xbox console predicts that Microsoft Gaming will become reliant solely on AI. Seamus Blackley doubts that its new CEO, Asha Sharma, will return the brand to its core principles. Xbox may fade, as it becomes one of many AI-powered endeavors led by Satya Nadella.