While SpaceX is earning new business for its Starlink satellite constellation with the State Department signing it up as their default disaster communications service provider, it also now has shareholders to report to. It has therefore removed several freebies and perks it offered prior to the IPO.

Over 1,000 gaming executives at PGC Barcelona 2026 prioritize direct-to-consumer web stores to claw back up to 30 percent profit margins.

The OneXPlayer X2 and Apex Air have been showcased in an event held in China. These are new gaming handhelds powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Intel's top-end handheld APU that's positioned against the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme.

OnePlus has confirmed the first model in its new smartphone series. The OnePlus N6 is set to launch in India, and its first teaser image shows the device in multiple color options.

HBO is apparently looking for an actor to play Colin Creevey – a character many probably only remember as one of the students petrified by the Basilisk in the second film. For some fans, this is fueling further hopes for a more faithful Harry Potter series.

The Legion Tab Gen 5 is Lenovo's latest Android gaming tablet. It packs the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 alongside 12 GB of RAM. This combination results in impressive performance, as the Legion Tab Gen 5 is shown to emulate console and PC games quite well.

Forza players on Reddit are frustrated with the current online meta, which appears to be dominated above all by one vehicle: the Honda Beat. However, its strength is not only down to its specs, but also to the car’s tuning potential.

Given the expected price of the Steam Machine, some fans now want Valve to bring back an accessory it once offered: the Steam Link – but in a modernized form.

After a previous leak revealed the possible embargo date for the Steam Machine, more concrete details have now emerged regarding the planned unveiling and the start of reservations. According to the new information, Valve could officially present its living room PC in less than two weeks.

The Vivo Watch GT 2 is finally available in Europe. The smartwatch looks similar to the Apple Watch, but Vivo touts a battery life of up to 25 days and impressive features, including a bright 2,400-nit AMOLED display.

Ayaneo has revealed that its smallest horizontal handheld, the Pocket Micro will be getting a successor. It hasn't revealed any technical details nor has it shared any images of the device, but that might happen soon.

Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 5090 at a starting price of $1,999. However, due to the AI craze, the RTX 5090 price shot up quite quickly. Currently, buying an RTX 5090 at MSRP is practically impossible. Newegg is now selling an ABS Kaze gaming PC, which brings an RTX 5090 at a reasonable price.

Garmin has released Garmin Express 7.29.0, a new update for its smartwatch companion software. The update addresses multiple bugs and improves device management, including syncing, map updates, and content handling.

The Minix N304-AI has been introduced as a new affordable mini PC with an Intel Wildcat Lake processor. It's powered by the Core 3 304, which is paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Launch and pricing details are yet to be officially shared.

Geekom has officially discounted its A8 mini PC, whose AMD Ryzen 7 APU and Radeon 780M iGPU provide excellent performance for office, productivity, and even lightweight gaming use cases. With the discount code, you can get the Geekom A8 for 20% off, or just $519, until July 2.

The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is now at its lowest price ever again on Amazon after a 30% discount. The soundbar utilizes nine speakers, Dolby Atmos and Bose TrueSpace technologies to deliver the company's best surround sound experience. It can be connected to wireless Bose subwoofers for additional bass.

The competition is not sleeping, and in 2026, one rival in particular appears ready to take on Samsung's first Ultra foldable: The Vivo X Fold 6 will not only use a chipset specifically optimized for foldables, but its software is also expected to offer features that make the foldable pocket tablet an even better full PC replacement, as recent teasers show. Meanwhile, a leaker has reiterated additional specs.

Garmin has finalised a new software update for many of its high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new firmware promises to improve battery life on some models with golfing activity improvements for others.

Lenovo has launched a new 15-inch laptop globally. Equipped with a 165 Hz OLED display and AMD's Strix Halo platform, the Yoga Pro 7 15ASH11 supports up to 96 GB VRAM with dual SSD slots and an 84 Wh battery, too.

The redesigned OmniBook Ultra 14 this year gets everything right in terms of looks and performance, but the new keyboard layout takes some getting used to.

An industry report from South Korea suggests a significant difference between the more compact and wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 on the one hand, and the "Ultra" version of the classic foldable form factor on the other. According to the report, the wider iPhone Ultra competitor from South Korea appears to be significantly less prone to creases than the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

Asus has launched a portable Bluetooth speaker in China with a similar form factor as the JBL Go 5. It also costs significantly less than JBL's speaker while having some identical features such as Bluetooth 6.0 and Auracast support.

CD Projekt Red looks intent on expanding its presence on smartphones. A report about a new free-to-play multiplayer The Witcher game has emerged. The PC and mobile title would offer an alternative to the story-driven The Witcher 3, with a focus on combat.

Disciples: Liberation is an RPG where your mission is to explore a world that is as dangerous as it is mysterious. Every choice you make will have consequences, and you’ll need to use the right strategies.

A new, free watch face provides World Cup 2026 score tracking with real-time match updates, standings, rankings and headlines. Available solely for Wear OS 6 devices, the watch face lets users customize it around a favorite national team’s colors and flag.

The Nintendo Direct trailer failed to explain how developers will reimagine a classic Zelda game. A Google search result provides hints ahead of the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date. The metadata may suggest that Nintendo will take a conservative approach, as with Star Fox.

The Acer Predator Helios AI is a flagship gaming laptop with expensive but future-proof components such as the RTX 5090 and an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. Thanks to a markdown of 14% or $500, the 16-inch notebook is now on sale for its lowest price in a while.

Months before launch, early traces of two of next year's likely most important camera flagship rivals have appeared in databases. Model numbers have been discovered for both the Samsung Galaxy S27 and an initial Xiaomi 18 model, with major changes to the lineup becoming apparent for the latter in particular.

A new pendant aims to introduce the next health metric for wearable-style tracking, monitoring real-time sun exposure while offering sunscreen reminders, shade alerts, vitamin D targets and after-sun guidance.

The Asus a-bean 100W is a new GaN charger that has been launched in China. Priced at CNY 179, around $27, this power adapter has a four-port configuration, featuring three USB-C ports. It also sports a slim form factor.

After releasing Xring O1 about a year ago, Xiaomi is set to return with a direct successor. This new chipset is expected to be branded as Xring O3 and will power several devices with wider adoption tipped, compared to last year's SoC at least.

According to a South Korean blogger, supply chain insiders not only affirm previous rumours about the omission of the 3x telefoto camera, they also highlight the benefits this will bring to the camera, battery, and body of the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

Anbernic has launched a dedicated replacement parts program for nearly all of its retro handhelds, allowing users to buy shells, screens, batteries, buttons, rubber pads, and motherboards directly, rather than relying on support requests or third-party sellers.

PowerA and Meridian GMT are working together on an Xbox wireless controller made for flight simulation. Called Project X-Ray, the controller has a swappable faceplate with markings for aircraft and helicopter controls.

Peladn has launched the HO5 mini PC with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor, a Zen 5 chip with 12 cores, 24 threads, and Radeon 890M graphics delivering up to 80 TOPS of AI performance, set for global release in late June 2026 at $1,299.

Xiaomi appears to be ramping up marketing for its EV business, with the company recently agreeing a deal with English midfielder Declan Rice to be an ambassador for its YU7 SUV. Xiaomi is expected to begin selling its EVs globally next year.

The Oppo Find N6 noticeably improves the foldable concept: an almost invisible fold, powerful hardware and long battery life meet minor weaknesses in cooling and camera equipment.

An unconfirmed report has revealed Anbernic is developing two new handhelds that can be described as a modern take on the Nintendo 2DS and Nintendo 3DS. Both handhelds will feature custom displays larger than those on Nintendo's discontinued models.

Honkai Star Rail publisher HoYoverse is triggering a massive 14.6 billion dollar in-house AI infrastructure investment over three years.

Alien: Isolation 2 reemerges with a tense Summer Game Fest 2026 demo, shifting the series from Sevastopol’s corridors to a storm-ravaged colony where a smarter, adaptive Xenomorph tracks player behavior across enclosed and open environments.

S-Game has delayed Phantom Blade Zero from September 9 to October 29, with director Qiewi “Soulframe” Liang saying the decision is driven almost entirely by polish, bug fixing, and optimization rather than concerns over GTA 6. Liang says the studio is focused on making the Unreal Engine 5 action RPG run well across a wide range of hardware, including Steam Deck, while avoiding the need for a large day-one patch.

SK hynix says it will accelerate its Yongin fabrication expansion and triple DRAM wafer capacity by 2034, a decade ahead of its earlier roadmap, as AI-driven demand reshapes the memory market. Despite the faster buildout, the company warns supply will remain tight for years, with DRAM and HBM shortages continuing to pressure data centers and push consumer memory prices higher.

A new leak reveals alleged screen protectors for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, suggesting a wider, shorter Fold 8 design and clearer differentiation across the foldable lineup. While expectations are high that the Fold models will bring some significant changes, the same cannot be said for the Flip.

Nothing products are now more widely available in the US as the brand now offers its products in Best Buy stores across the country. The move should help improve sales and increase awareness of the London-based tech brand.

The new HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is available with the Core Ultra X9 but with no X7 option even though the X9 costs more and might offer no performance advantages over the X7.