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South Korea once invested heavily in maglev research and built a public-transit maglev system, the Incheon Airport Maglev, which offered everything that German projects have so far failed to deliver. Although the Ecobee is back in operation, it now runs very infrequently and remains closed one day a week.

The Unitree R1 is set to launch internationally via AliExpress soon and costs the equivalent of around $4,000 in China. While the humanoid robot is hardly suited to household chores or everyday assistance, it could be an interesting option for robotics fans and developers.

No big NPU, no problem: While the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 may not be a Copilot+ PC, with a strong dGPU, up to 192 GB RAM and three 4 TB SSDs, this device can be used to run AI locally.

Nvidia offers two different GPU series: Nvidia GeForce RTX, the consumer brand that everyone knows, and Nvidia RTX Pro, the ISV certified GPUs for professional customers. The review of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, a mobile workstation, shows why the RTX Pro GPUs are worth it for some customers.

Atari has acquired emulation specialist Implicit Conversions, adding the studio’s proprietary Syrup engine to accelerate the revival of 32-bit-era games, starting with PlayStation support and early PlayStation 2 work, on modern platforms. The deal bolsters Atari’s retro-focused strategy alongside Digital Eclipse, expanding its in-house tooling and talent to re-release titles from its own catalog and partner IP back catalogs.

For a few years, Lenovo used soldered Wi-Fi in all enterprise ThinkPad laptops. With the new Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, Lenovo increases modularity by bringing socketed Wi-Fi back.

Sony’s AI division has developed a table tennis robot called Ace that can beat elite players. In a Nature study, the system is described as a milestone for physical AI. However, comparisons with human players are not entirely without controversy, as Ace is not a humanoid robot.

SK Hynix is making billions from the AI-driven memory boom. While RAM and SSDs could become more expensive for consumers, employees could receive extremely high bonuses through a profit-sharing model.

Xpeng plans to start series production of a two-part “flying car” system from 2027, consisting of a carrier vehicle and an eVTOL. According to the company, more than 7,000 orders have already been placed. Whether this ambitious timeline can be met, however, will depend largely on approval from China’s aviation authorities.

Threat group UNC6692 is using Microsoft Teams IT impersonation and mass email bombing to deploy the SNOW malware toolkit and steal credentials from enterprise networks.

Square Enix says it has reached a court-backed settlement with a Final Fantasy XIV content creator accused of harassing staff, securing an apology, financial compensation, and a ban on similar conduct after obtaining the uploader’s identification. The move follows a recent case against the blog Netoge Sokuho and coincides with another FF14 news aggregator, Umadori Sokuho, voluntarily shutting down and issuing an apology amid the company’s broader anti-harassment push.

Xbox branding is returning to prominence, now replacing Microsoft Gaming. The Verge reported on an internal meeting hosted by CEO Asha Sharma that confirmed the change. She has also emphasized the value of first-party hardware as marketing ramps up for Project Helix.

Great Wall Motor is accelerating its European comeback by 2026 with a technologically diversified model offensive consisting of electric, hybrid, and internal combustion engine vehicles. Through the planned construction of a dedicated European plant with a capacity of 300,000 units by 2029, the Group further intends to meet local market demand more efficiently and circumvent import restrictions. This strategic shift marks a departure from the pure electric brand Ora toward a diversified portfolio under the GWM umbrella brand.

In the US, Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit over older Fire TV sticks. The allegation is that the end of software support was not disclosed clearly enough, causing apps and features to stop working properly and leaving some devices barely usable.

After nearly 15 years, Tim Cook is handing over the reins at Apple to John Ternus – and Ternus is already outlining major AI plans, saying the company is about to “change the world again.” Smart glasses, AirPods with cameras, and new connected gadgets could bring AI more deeply into everyday life in the future.

With the Smart Fish Tank 2S Ultra, Dangbei is introducing an AI-powered aquarium designed to take over much of the work involved in fish care. Using AI-based image recognition, it is intended to identify the species, number and size of the fish in order to adjust feeding, lighting and water quality accordingly.

A phishing campaign is abusing Apple's notification system to deliver scams inside real Apple emails that pass all authentication checks.

Capcom is on a hot streak, with Pragmata its latest title to enjoy positive reviews. Even so, the publisher’s stock hasn’t benefited from it reaching 1 million sales in 2 days. An analyst thinks investors are already looking for the next big game to surface.

With ReSTIR PT Enhanced, Nvidia has introduced a new technique aimed at making path tracing in games significantly more efficient. According to the accompanying research paper, performance gains of up to 2.74× are possible, while visual artifacts are reduced and overall stability is improved. The announcement has already generated considerable excitement in the community, although it remains unclear when and in which games the technology will actually be used.

Asus has launched a new 240 Hz OLED monitor for professionals. Another 32-inch monitor, the ProArt Display OLED PA32USD also offers 12G-SDI connectivity, unlike many of its peers.

Ubisoft is sending fresh signals that it may be placing a stronger focus on AI. Current job listings suggest that generative AI could play a larger role at the French publisher going forward – and that is already sparking debate within the gaming community.

Turtle WoW, one of the longest-running World of Warcraft Classic private servers, is shutting down after Blizzard won a broad copyright infringement case and the parties reached a private settlement, ending the project’s nearly eight-year run. The team has pushed all realms to the final progression patch ahead of a May 14 sunset (with full shutdown at midnight May 15), while its website and community channels are slated to go offline on October 16.

Former PlayStation Studios head Shuhei Yoshida revealed at the Alt:Games festival that he was fired from his role in 2019 by the former CEO. Yoshida claims he was removed for refusing "ridiculous" orders before moving on to lead indie projects.

The US International Trade Commission declined to review a ruling that Apple’s redesigned blood-oxygen feature in the Apple Watch does not infringe Masimo’s patents, effectively ending the case and averting a US ban. The decision caps a six-year dispute that previously led to an import exclusion order and prompted Apple to rework the pulse-oximetry system to keep the feature available.

No fewer than six My Neighbor Totoro set concepts have crossed the 10,000-supporter threshold on LEGO Ideas. Past examples suggest, however, that even strong interest offers no guarantee they will ever become official sets.

Snap has cut 1,000 jobs, or 16% of its workforce, citing AI efficiency gains as CEO Evan Spiegel targets over $500 million in annualized cost savings by late 2026.

Samsung is reportedly planning to transition its existing LPDDR4 memory production lines to LPDDR5 by the end of 2026. Anyone who uses LPDDR4 modules in their products will have to transition to the newer standard.

In Q1 2026, PC manufacturers enjoyed a boom in shipments as the memory shortage intensified. Customers dreaded higher memory costs and stockpiled laptops and desktops. Lenovo and Asus could see fewer new orders as 2026 progresses if DRAM becomes even more expensive.

The Japanese government has greenlit a 60 billion yen subsidy for Sony Group to expand its domestic image sensor production. This funding will support a new 180 billion yen facility in Kumamoto Prefecture.

Amazon is responding to mounting pressure from Temu and Shein with a new Smart Warehouse in Shenzhen. The concept is intended to make storage, customs handling and shipping via Amazon easier for Chinese retailers, while also lowering costs and speeding up supply chains.

TechEpiphany has released Mindfactory's CPU sales for weeks 14 and 15 of 2026. The data shows that AMD continues to dominate the overall sales. However, Intel CPU sales seem to have improved. That said, TechEpiphany claims that the decline in CPU sales is unprecedented.

Samsung has raised Galaxy S26 production from 2.4 million to 3 million units in April 2026, driven by stronger-than-expected demand for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which now accounts for up to 80% of total series sales.

After months in beta, Google is now rolling out its desktop app globally. The app functions as a kind of control center, allowing users to search both the web and their own PC, as well as ask Gemini questions directly – all from a single search bar.

Google Wallet is getting a major redesign: instead of the old list view, the app will now show cards and passes in a clearer grid layout. Favorites, search and new sorting options are also being added – features many users have wanted for a long time.

With CUE7, Toyota is introducing a new basketball robot said to offer more accurate shooting, smoother dribbling and successful shots from as far as 25 meters (82 feet). Footage of the presentation is available on the WELT News Channel on YouTube.

While others his age are busy playing video games, Malte Schröder is already planning to launch his own IT company. The 14-year-old from Rostock, Germany, wants to offer businesses a local alternative to external providers with a compact AI box, but says he cannot wait until he turns 18 because of how quickly technology is evolving. To make that happen, he is now taking the matter to court.

VW is refreshing the ID.3 Neo with updated styling as well as new comfort and software features as part of a broader EV push. Most notably, fully electric GTI production models are now on the horizon.

Unitree’s humanoid H1 robot sprinted at 10.1 m/s, which at first glance puts it surprisingly close to elite human speeds. The catch is that this figure refers only to its measured top speed, not the decisive total time over 100 meters. Even so, the run is impressive and suggests that Usain Bolt’s world record may not remain untouchable forever.

Amid an ongoing lawsuit between Unknown Worlds and Krafton, Subnautica 2’s store pages on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox now list Unknown Worlds as both developer and publisher, with SteamDB showing the change was made on April 7, 2026. Neither company has commented, leaving it unclear whether this reflects an official publishing shift or a strategic move to distance the sequel from Krafton as Early Access reportedly approaches in May.

New GTA Online financial leaks reveal how much more profitable the service is on consoles. While a GTA 6 PC port seems inevitable, there are far more PS5 and Xbox players waiting to upgrade. Rockstar won’t suffer from a delay, but rumors hint that a Windows version could arrive in February 2027.

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT with a new Pro tier priced at $100 per month, targeting one group above all: Codex users with moderate usage needs.

The Mercedes EQS is set to receive what is likely its most significant update since launch in 2026. The electric luxury sedan is moving to an 800-volt system, while the EQS 450+ is expected to deliver up to 926 kilometers of WLTP range and charging speeds of up to 350 kW. At the same time, one key question remains: can this major technical upgrade also solve the model’s bigger problem so far – its lukewarm reception in the luxury segment?

GuppyLM is a tiny open-source language model with a fish personality that shows that training AI does not have to be complicated. With a prepared Colab notebook, this mini AI can be trained in just a few minutes.

NZXT and its billing partner Fragile Inc. have agreed to a $3.45 million preliminary settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging the NZXT Flex “Rent-a-PC” program misled nearly 20,000 customers with deceptive rent-to-own claims, component bait-and-switching, and aggressive collections that prompted RICO allegations. If approved in September 2026, the deal would cancel qualifying subscriptions, forgive about $923k in debt, provide $1.21 million toward transferring PC ownership to eligible long-term payers, and offer $450–$500 in cash payments to certain former subscribers.

Nvidia is said to be planning the largest takeover in the history of the PC market, and could thus change the laptop, PC and server market forever - and bundle a market power that comes close to a monopoly.

Apple is apparently working on a new device category: smart glasses that are meant to function as an AI wearable rather than true AR glasses. The concept does not include image overlays, but is said to be closely linked to the iPhone. Four different designs are currently being tested.

Apple has reportedly decided to produce more MacBook Neo than initially planned. The move comes after reports of exceptional demand for MacBook Neo emerged. Apple's alleged decision to increase the production target of the MacBook Neo will make it easier to satisfy demand for the low-cost laptop.

A new Financial Times report says Meta is testing an AI “character” based on Mark Zuckerberg for employee interactions, extending the company’s wider AI-first workplace strategy.

Ronald Wayne helped found Apple with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak on April 1, 1976, then left the company just 12 days later in one of tech history’s most famous early turning points.