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A multitude of Google Pixel smartphones have been unable to boot into Android after installing the March 2026 update. Google has acknowledged the issue and says it is working on a fix.

The Murena project has just pushed the /e/OS mobile platform to version 3.6. This update is the first one with Android 16 as its base and comes with improved search capabilities, multiple tweaks and fixes, as well as a much better software center.

GameMT's latest gaming handheld relies on a modular gamepad that can be magnetically attached to a display module or smartphone, making the E5 ModX more versatile than most of its competitors.

According to insiders, a new Star Fox game for Switch 2 could launch as early as summer 2026 – and apparently turn out quite differently than expected. Rumors from last year were revisited on the VGC podcast, including hints at a more humorous tone, which could point to a noticeable shift in direction for Star Fox.

Anyone in the mood for some uncomplicated co-op shooting can currently pick up Killing Floor, one of the best-known survival shooters, at its best price on Steam. The game also includes a single-player mode and still feels almost tailor-made for a quick shooter session on the go.

Artemis II breaks the historic record of Apollo 13: After more than half a century, the NASA crew in the Orion spacecraft is traveling further from Earth than any crewed mission in history.

Former Rockstar Games audio designer Robb Carr says Grand Theft Auto VI is likely to reuse and expand systems from Red Dead Redemption 2, citing how GTA V adapted RDR’s Dead Eye into character abilities. He suggests GTA VI could similarly incorporate RDR2-style realism and reactive world mechanics, such as reputation-driven NPC behavior, while emphasizing he has no insider details and is only speculating.

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion shows how flexible a mid-range smartphone can be today, as color, battery size, and storage configuration can all be chosen based on individual needs. Our summary of the test results explains which version is worth considering and where the limitations are.

Sony’s latest PlayStation Store charts for Southeast Asia show Crimson Desert leading Asia’s PS5 downloads in March 2026, with Red Dead Redemption 2 topping PS4.

The maiden flight of China’s Tianlong-3 has ended in failure. The rocket from private space company Space Pioneer lifted off successfully on April 3, 2026, but did not reach its planned orbit. The debut mission therefore marks a technical setback for one of China’s most ambitious private space projects.

Pokémon Champions launches on April 8, and anyone who wants to stay competitive from day one should start preparing now. One useful starting point is an unofficial list of available Pokémon compiled by Bulbagarden.

Not only is Garmin soon to launch a rival product to Whoop 5.0, Polar Loop and the Amazfit Helio Strap, but Google's subsidiary brand Fitbit is also planning a fitness wearable without a display. This can now be seen in advance in several videos.

Nova Roma launched in Early Access on Steam on March 26 and is available with a 20% introductory discount until April 9. The city builder takes players to antiquity, where they build a Roman island settlement as the empire falls into decline.

At GTC 2026, Nvidia presented a possible answer to the VRAM crisis in modern games: with Neural Texture Compression, memory usage in a demo drops from 6.5 GB to 970 MB while maintaining nearly identical image quality. The technology is giving the community hope, but it is also fueling criticism of Nvidia’s past VRAM strategy.

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar has reportedly raised concerns about Sam Altman’s 2026 IPO target and the scale of the company’s planned spending, according to Reuters citing The Information.

The NASA Artemis Watch 2.0 looks like a futuristic version of the Fallout Pip-Boy, but is a fully functional smartwatch with activity tracking. The watch is programmable and can therefore be expanded with new watch faces and apps.

In Turkey, McDonald’s is offering a quirky “Pro Gamer Menu” that includes a Big Mac, fries, Coke, onion rings and the anti-AFK tool “Archie.” While Reddit users see the promotion as a funny marketing gimmick, many think the price of around $12 is too high.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26+ are significantly slower in Europe than their US counterparts, as the Exynos 2600 is in some cases significantly slower than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and consumes even more power.

Samsung is reportedly preparing a fourth member of the Galaxy S27 series. The new Galaxy S27 Pro is rumored to slot between the Galaxy S27 Plus and the Galaxy S27 Ultra. With four new Galaxy S27 smartphones, Samsung will have the same number of smartphones in their premier lineup as the Apple iPhone lineup.

A reliable leaker has compared the clock speed and IPC uplift of Intel Nova Lake and AMD Zen 6 CPU architectures. If the leaker's report is correct, Intel might finally be able to take the performance crown from AMD in all workloads, including gaming.

ZTE has released a smart display in China that is similar to the LG StanbyME. However, ZTE's FreeScreen F10 has a SIM card slot for a 5G SIM and a built-in battery that offers up to 12 hours of use.

The RedMagic has a new flagship Android gaming tablet on the way, and now there's a window for its release. In addition, it has been confirmed that the tablet will get an international version that will be released later.

Lower DDR5 prices at some retailers aren’t rattling the DRAM giant Samsung. A Korean report discusses how customers are paying more than in Q1 2026 for long-term contracts. If demand from AI data centers remains steady, smartphones, laptops, and consoles may stretch budgets further.

The Oppo Find X9 series is a flagship camera-focused smartphone lineup. The company will soon launch two new models, including the Find X9 Ultra and the Find X9s Pro. A recent leak has detailed the Find X9s Pro's camera specifications.

Samsung has announced it is winding up its Messages app. The announcement also informs users to switch to Google Messages which has a handful of upgrades.

Dreamscaper is an action RPG that offers two different gameplay modes, allowing you to face numerous enemies and discover Cassidy’s story. Improve your skills and unlock upgrades to become stronger and overcome your nightmares.

Whether you're a fan of arcade brawlers or games with emotionally rich storylines, Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut has players covered. With fans considering it the perfect entry point for beginners, curious players can snag it at an all-time low price.

Amazon has dropped the price of the top-rated Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones to their near-historical low price. The headphones offer adaptive 8-microphone noise cancellation, Hi-Res Audio music playback, and DSEE Extreme AI music enhancement.

Nixxes Software could be dramatically impacted if Sony released fewer titles on Steam. The studio, which develops PlayStation PC ports, recently updated its company description. Despite the rumors, it emphasizes success in making PS5 exclusives multiplatform games.

200MP photos from what is currently probably the best camera flagship phone on the market go up against 24MP shots from a Sony Alpha A7 III setup with a Sony 24-70 lens. Which one comes out ahead in which areas can be judged by anyone based on the available original images.

The Baseus PicoGo Air is a new slim power bank that the company has launched in China. It measures 6.9mm thick and supports 15W magnetic wireless charging and 22.5W wired fast charging. The launch price is CNY 299, around $43.44

Capcom has brought the original Resident Evil trilogy alongside Breath of Fire IV to Steam for $4.99 each, using the same enhanced versions previously sold on GOG with upgraded audio, controls, and display options. The release, however, is drawing criticism for adding Capcom’s Enigma DRM, which users link to past performance problems and current Steam Deck compatibility issues, including input glitches, video playback inconsistencies, and missing cloud saves.

Astronomers have revealed an image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope showing the evolution of the Crab Nebula over 25 years. And this allows scientists to better understand these structures, which remain very mysterious.

Apple’s developer releases page now lists iOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) and iPadOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) as build 23F5043k, replacing the original March 30 beta 1 seed.

A PSP enthusiast has submitted a 333-piece LEGO Ideas recreation of Sony’s original PSP-1000, accurately capturing its distinctive curves, controls, and screen, using legal building techniques and detailed parts such as the power slider and charging port. The model also includes a retractable UMD tray with a demo disc and must reach 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas after surpassing 700 votes since its April 1, 2026 launch to be considered for an official release.

The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H is now official, and essentially, it's a comparable processor to the X9 388H, but with a slightly lowered Max Turbo Frequency. It even retains the capable Arc B390 iGPU but strips enterprise features.

Claude AI is giving away free credits as a likely gesture of goodwill following recent issues. Depending on their subscription tier, customers can receive $20 (approx. €17), $100 (approx. €85), or $200 (approx. €170) at no extra cost. Additionally, a discount of up to 30% for purchasing extra usage is also available.

Fight 4 Your Friends is one of the new bundles on Humble Bundle. It has a total of six games that are playable on the Steam Deck, and all are designed for co-op play. The entire collection is worth over $278 at retail, but it can be purchased for $10.

Microsoft is establishing Copilot as its primary AI brand for Windows, Microsoft 365 and GitHub. However, the terms of use, warnings, and disclaimers for each Copilot differ. By doing this, the Redmond-based tech giant is undermining trust in its own AI tool.

Evergreen Valley: The Parkour Game is now free on the Epic Games Store until April 8, down from $2.99. The single-player platformer features casual exploration elements with punishing resets and low system requirements.

A first look at the new LEGO Fortnite 'Rave Cave' set has been revealed. Although the image is blurry, several key components can already be identified. Additionally, pricing information has surfaced. The set is expected to be released on June 1, 2026.

The Acemagic N3A is now available to purchase. It was initially announced in February 2026, and the company has switched the processor. This mini PC and NAS hybrid with 136TB storage support is powered by the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2544. The launch price is $299.

Grell has released the OAE2 open-ear headphones to the worldwide market. They utilize angled drivers that simulate the effect of sound coming from in front of the listener to deliver the missing je ne sais quoi that other headphones lack.

The Xiaomi Bluetooth Remote 2 Pro is now official in China, and one of the interesting features is the NFC casting. It allows users to cast their phone's content to a connected TV through the remote. The launch price is CNY 99, around $14.38.

Major tech corporations are calling for illegal content to be automatically detected in private chats. However, the European Parliament has declined to extend the e-Privacy Directive exemption that permitted the identification of abusive material in private messages.

Even Samsung’s 2026 foldables pale in comparison. If LG had not decided to exit the smartphone business, we could have seen a first rollable smartphone as early as 2021, one that was already more innovative five years ago than anything the foldable phone segment has produced recently, as a teardown shows.

The Xiaomi 18 will take over sometime in the future, but one final model in the Xiaomi 17 lineup is still on the schedule, and it is not one of the Xiaomi 17T variants. Instead, the huge Xiaomi 17 Max is expected to launch soon with Leica camera upgrades in tow.

Retro gamers are often frustrated when titles disappear from the Microsoft Store. Happenings in the xCloud backend may be a prelude to Xbox 360 games and other favorites returning. The company has promised to implement backward compatibility on PCs and existing and new Xbox consoles.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is a high-end Android tablet featuring an 11-inch display, S Pen support, and an aluminum body. Amazon is currently offering the 256GB and 512GB variants at 15% off.

Some video enthusiasts might be upset as a major audio upgrade/downgrade is coming to the Creator Combo version of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 - depending on your priorities. The new transmitter, likely the DJI Mic 3, offers a smaller footprint and better sound than the Mic 2 but removes the 3.5mm lav mic input.