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The 6.9-inch Xiaomi 17 Max is slated for a May debut, alongside a global launch of the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro. Fresh info mentions a May 28 release date for the 17T series, which include massive batteries up to 7,000mAh, Dimensity chips, and 144Hz displays, starting at €749.

At first glance, it looks like the Power Loader from Aliens, but the Unitree GD01 is a real robot that, according to the manufacturer, is intended as a civilian vehicle or transportation platform.

According to rumors, Microsoft’s next Xbox could launch without a conventional disc drive. As an alternative, the company is reportedly considering a disc-to-digital program – an idea that many fans do not seem opposed to. How well such a solution would be received, however, appears to depend heavily on how Microsoft implements it.

Proven PlayStation leaker @elesnicho - who called the last PlayStation showcase - has posted just three words on X: 'Faye of War.' With a State of Play rumored for May 15, many believe it's a signal that Sony's Faye-led God of War spinoff is imminent.

LG's QNED84B Mini LED series launches in the US across five sizes, from $730 for the 55-inch model, to $4,000 for the 100-inch giant. It brings the Alpha 8 Gen 3 chip and Dynamic QNED Color Pro to the mid-tier, stepping down to Precision Dimming Pro versus LG's flagship QNED90 lineup.

The Realme Watch S5 will be launched in just a few days. Realme is now showing numerous images of the mid-range smartwatch with its bright AMOLED display, unusual design and 20-day battery life in advance.

Neverness to Everness Phase 2 is live with Hotori's Misty Tipsy Style banner running May 13 to June 3, alongside the Bright Moon arc banner and Hourglass Perks event.

LG has launched its 2026 QNED evo Mini LED lineup in the US, headlined by the 115QNED92BU - the brand's largest-ever QNED TV. It brings Precision Dimming Ultra, 165 Hz VRR, and the Alpha 8 Gen 3 chip - all for $12,999.99 (for the flagship model).

Garmin's brand new fitness and health wristband could be on the market soon, as one retailer is already listing Garmin CIRQA, including a product image and a surprisingly high price.

Bandai Namco has confirmed Digimon Alysion launches on iOS and Android in 2026, bringing the Digimon Card Game to mobile with original story content and TCG battles.

Humble Bundle has added a new game collection that contains eight indie hits. These games are all playable on the Steam Deck, and their combined retail value stands at $194.92. If the all-time low value is considered, the whole selection is worth over $48, but they can all be scored for just $10.

Oppo is expected to introduce the next-generation Find X10 series later this year. New leaks suggest that the lineup may include several models, with screen sizes ranging from 6.32 inches to around 6.9 inches.

With 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, a frame rate of 165 Hz and a remarkable brightness of 500 nits, the latest mobile monitor from Ugreen promises better features than most of its competitors. With a metal stand, the monitor also looks right at home on a desktop.

Optimism is building that GTA 6 pre-orders will soon begin with price confirmation. A leaked Best Buy email sent to affiliates exposes the date of a promotion involving the Rockstar title. Fans had speculated that release date news and a third trailer could come before a May 21st Take-Two earnings call.

Former Microsoft Game Studios executive Laura Fryer criticized Sony’s quiet PS5 digital licensing update, arguing that an unannounced 30-day online verification prompt alarmed players and risked undermining trust in digital ownership. While Sony says the check is intended to curb refund abuse and does not require ongoing logins, Fryer warned that the lack of transparency makes the change feel like a self-inflicted replay of past console DRM controversies.

Framework reports that DDR5 memory costs have remained broadly stable, though it has raised prices on 8GB modules after exhausting lower-cost inventory. SSD pricing is a bigger concern, with depleted older stock forcing Framework to bring in NVMe drives at sharply higher costs that are expected to reach customers across upcoming laptop configurations.

Lenovo has begun selling a new power bank in the US with a max output 140W. The power bank also doubles as a power adapter, eliminating the need for a separate charger.

Seiko’s limited-edition Astron GPS Solar HAB004 marks the brand’s 145th anniversary. It offers a titanium 43.4mm case, light silver geometric dial, the new Caliber 5X63 GPS solar movement, as well as practical upgrades such as dual-time GPS syncing and Quick-Change band system.

Sony executive Christian Svensson said third-party games are central to PlayStation’s value, arguing that the console depends on a strong, diverse content library rather than hardware alone. He defended Sony’s 30% PlayStation Store commission as funding ecosystem support, citing more than 120 projects backed this generation and a continued push to attract developers to the platform.

Motorola has begun selling the Moto Tag 2 in several countries, albeit quietly. The tracker, which works with Android devices via the Google Find Hub, was first unveiled at CES 2026. It comes with better tracking, longer battery life, better dust and water resistance, and Bluetooth 6.0.

The Acer Swift 16 AI utilizes a robust cooling system to maintain stable performance for the new Panther Lake architecture. A look under the hood and at our thermal images reveals how the combination of fans and airflow management keeps the chassis remarkably cool even under extreme loads.

Renders of two unannounced Casio G-Steel watches have surfaced ahead of a mid-summer reveal. The GST-B1000BD-1A and BD-2A bring full IP coating, solar charging, and Bluetooth to the GST-B1000 lineup at an estimated $450.

The RPCS3 team has warned contributors to stop submitting undisclosed, untested AI-generated code in a not-so-polite tweet on X, saying such pull requests waste maintainer time and risk breaking the PS3 emulator.

(Update: Minor clarification) Consumer rights advocate Louis Rossmann criticized EA for continuing to sell Dead Space 2 on Steam despite its legacy DRM limiting users to five activations and the removal of the tool once used to reset them. The dispute highlights growing frustration over digital ownership, unsupported DRM, and claims that such practices push paying customers toward piracy to access games they already bought.

Nightmare-Eclipse has released YellowKey, a fully BitLocker encrypted disk bypass for vulnerable Windows 11 and Server systems. The hack leverages code left behind in the WinRE recovery environment to unlock encrypted disks without knowledge of the encryption keys.

MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9600 will utilize a 2nm process and a 2+3+3 all-big core CPU. With native frame interpolation and upscaling, the flagship SoC rumored to power OpenAI’s first phone aims to beat Apple’s A20 Pro and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in GPU performance. Flagships from Vivo and Oppo are expected to debut with the new SoC this fall.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is an open-world adventure game in which you play as Arthur Morgan, an outlaw who belongs to the Van der Linde gang. You'll have to fight for your survival and make choices that will have serious consequences.

A fresh iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max leak reiterates previous "Dark Cherry" hero color leaks and the triple-lens camera design. Apple’s new Pro and Pro Max models are expected to balance familiar aesthetics with major internal upgrades like a 48MP variable aperture camera, a new camera app and the 2nm A20 Pro chip.

Lenovo has finally confirmed more details about its first AMD Strix Halo-powered gaming laptop. Launching globally as the Legion 7a 15ASH11, the new laptop will be capable of assigning up to 48 GB VRAM to its powerful GPU too, while surpassing the comparable FA401EA with a 15% larger battery capacity.

AOC has released the Agon Pro AGP346UCSD in the US. Arriving months earlier than expected, the new gaming monitor sports a 34-inch Tandem OLED panel with a 360 Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness and built-in 8 W speakers for under $850 at launch.

A third version of the Ugreen MagFlow Air Qi2 Ultra-Slim Magnetic Power Bank is now available in Europe. Already released in the US, this accessory can be used to charge up to three devices simultaneously.

Asus has discounted one of its 14-inch gaming laptops just weeks after its initial release. Equipped with an AMD Strix Halo APU and a 73 Wh battery, the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA also features a 165 Hz display and dual M.2 2280 slots.

Another leak from an official Garmin source has mentioned the upcoming Vivosmart 6 fitness band. The unreleased wearable was mentioned on two of the brand’s websites several months ago, pointing to upgraded features.

Lenovo has become the first company to adopt Intel's new Core Ultra X9 378H processor. Lining up with 32 GB of RAM, the new release may end up receiving a global launch as an updated Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition.

Amazfit is rolling out firmware version 3.46.0.1 to one of its smartwatches. While the official change log points to an enhanced user experience, one user of the Balance 2 suggests that the update also brings improvements to the offline route creation feature.

The Ugreen Nexode Air 45W GaN Charger has been released in Europe. This compact accessory supports various fast charging protocols and also has features like ThermalGuard and Smart Care Charging.

Lenovo has launched new laptops featuring Intel Wildcat Lake processors and up to 32 GB of RAM. Also available with up to a 165 Hz OLED display in some cases, the IdeaPad Slim 3i 14IWC11, 15IWC11, 16IWC11 and 17IWC11 should be available globally later this year.

Dreame has launched the Y-Wind31 series air conditioners in China. The model is said to be able to run relatively quietly and also offers a dehumidification setting. Smart features include app-based controls and an integrated sensor.

A user has reportedly suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation after their Galaxy S24 exploded in their hand. The phone was completely stock, not charging, and under normal use.

End of cable clutter? A new charger on Kickstarter aims to replace all power adapters and ensure a tidy workspace thanks to 7 ports and an integrated battery charging function.

Folks on the lookout for a capable AMD-powered laptop with an OLED display will be pleased to note that the Lenovo Yoga 7 is now enjoying a massive discount on Lenovo's official online store. The variant sports 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1 TB storage.

iQoo has shared more official details about the iQoo Pad 6 Pro and iQoo 15T ahead of launch. The latest teasers confirm key hardware information for both devices, along with the release date.

After seven years, Crimson Desert was finally released in March, and it has since brought in around $179 million in revenue. The team is now looking to expand the game with DLCs and a Switch 2 port.

Ever since the Trump T1 Phone was announced in June 2025, the launch has been like a rollercoaster ride - the design and features have been changed several times and there have been doubts as to whether the smartphone even exists. Now the device is to be shipped soon, but is only competitive to a limited extent.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 is the newest 14-inch model of the well-known ThinkPad T series. We have finally received a review sample.

The TCL 85-inch X11L SQD Mini-LED TV has been discounted by 25%. It has a rated peak brightness of 10,000 nits, but a recent test showed it exceeds that, pushing it beyond the HDR10 standards.

Apple is reportedly working with Samsung Display and LG Display on new transparent electrode technology for an upgraded 4-side bending OLED display planned for 2028 iPhones, with LG already committing $770M in infrastructure investment.

AMD has finally presented a new desktop processor featuring 3D V-Cache. Rumoured since January, the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D is another Zen 5 Granite Ridge processor with 16 cores, 32 threads and 128 MB L3 cache at its disposal.

Sony has announced the next set of games that will be added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue in May 2026. A total of eight new games are being added, and they will be available for both Extra and Premium users.

Twelve South has launched the PowerClip. Featuring two integrated USB-C cables, the compact power bank is designed to serve as an emergency power source while on the go.