Leaks / Rumors

The shelf lives for the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 may be longer than initially planned. A new report suggests that Microsoft envisions them as lower-cost alternatives to the next Xbox console and PS6. Rising storage and memory prices have inflated the predicted prices of upcoming gaming systems.

Samsung is said to be making moves towards bringing a camera feature that it discontinued after the Galaxy S10. This comes after reports of Apple working on the same feature for its iPhone 18 lineup have surfaced.

Philips Hue is rumored to be working on new versions of its Lucca smart lights. The upgraded wall light, pedestal light and path light are said to be brighter than the original products. Other features are thought to include white and colored lighting effects, app-based controls and voice controls.

The Nothing Phone (3a) lineup was only offered in white and black, the most expensive Pro model is also available in blue. In a new teaser, Nothing now suggests that the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Headphone (a) will be sold in five different color variants.

According to a recently discovered Geekbench 6 listing, the upcoming Core Ultra 5 250K appears to pack a modest improvement over its predecessor in single-core performance. The CPU's multi-core performance, as per the early benchmark run, however, is rather disappointing.

The extent of Xiaomi's camera upgrades for the Xiaomi 18 series could stretch to more devices than previously anticipated. According to a reliable leaker, even the Xiaomi 18 could feature dual 200 MP cameras with Leica tunings.

The launch of the X Fold6 is approaching. While Vivo has not confirmed anything about its new foldable smartphone yet, a leaker has outlined that two major camera upgrades are in order for Vivo's next X Fold release.

The global launch of the Oppo Find N6 is almost upon us, according to a reputable leaker. Apparently coinciding with the device's debut in China, the global launch should see the Find N6 arriving with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 months before Samsung is ready to introduce the competing Galaxy Z Fold8.

A new report from Overclockers says Nvidia could launch a new graphics card this year. The source explicitly stated it is not related to the RTX 50 Super lineup, which was widely believed to launch in 2026.

The next-generation Lenovo Legion Y700 is confirmed to launch as a compact performance-centric Android tablet. Lenovo has now officially revealed the tablet's display specifications, while a new leak has disclosed additional information.

Windows Central says the next Xbox console will essentially double-up as a fully-functional Windows machine. Alongside Microsoft’s console, third-party OEMs will work on delivering a similar experience across all price segments.

YouTube Music appears to be restricting full-lyrics access for some free users, with multiple reports showing a “Unlock lyrics with Premium” prompt after a limited number of lyric views.

According to a fresh leak shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple might be considering allowing third-party AI assistants such as Claude and Gemini to work inside CarPlay. However, certain limitations will be in place.

Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus was supposed to sit at the top of the Arrow Lake Refresh lineup, but plans have seemingly taken a turn for the worse. According to an unconfirmed report, Intel is no longer expected to launch the 290K Plus SKU.

While there’s still plenty of time before Sony officially announces the PS6, a new leak has surfaced that gives us an early idea of how much RAM it could offer.

We’ve already seen part of the front and the new teleconverter of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra in action, and now the back has now also been caught in the wild and reveals the new Hasselblad camera setup. Despite the protective case, this new leak reinforces the expected camera design.

Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman takes an in-depth look Apple’s upcoming product announcements. For instance, the successor to the iPhone 16e is set to gain several important new features and will probably be accompanied by two new iPads and many new Macs.

Sony is expected to announce the full specifications of the WF-1000XM6 earbuds on February 12, but it looks like those details have leaked early.

Fans expecting Horizon 3 to arrive by 2027 are panicking over a new rumor from an insider. Guerrilla Games may be devoting most of its resources to the newly announced Horizon Hunters Gathering. The live service PS5 game could delay the release date of the third mainline single-player adventure.

Another Seiko collaboration watch is on the way: the Metronome Watch Fragment Edition. Teased in a couple of social media posts by the founder of the Tokyo-based brand, this version has a slightly more colorful design than its predecessor. Users of the watch can switch between modes, two of which are designed for musicians.

The Casio MTP-B185 series watches could be released in the US. The brand recently launched a new Casio Labs section on its website, which appears to be gauging customer interest in certain models. Launched in 2025, this analog watch has a metal casing and strap, with a square dial.

Many specs of Vivo's upcoming and globally anticipated Zeiss camera flagship have surfaced in recent days, some already known, but also revealing new information, such as details about the external lens. Alongside the Vivo X300 Ultra, a Vivo X300 Max is also expected to launch, and a vlogging camera in the style of the DJI Osmo Pocket series is even planned for 2026.

Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast want to get in on Baldur’s Gate 3’s popularity, but will it be possible without the people who made it popular?

Microsoft apparently isn’t finished revamping Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. The Verge believes the company could combine PC Game Pass with Premium, denying some gamers day-one releases. Ultimate or other tiers may see Xbox add more games through third-party services.

The Casio G-Shock GW2310U-1, GW6900U-1 and GX56UBB-1 watches appear to be on the way to the US. A recent report seems to have confirmed the pricing of these models in this market. Each has a couple of upgrades compared to its predecessor, including a new module and backlight.

Qualcomm is reportedly working on its next generation flagship mobile processors, namely the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. These chips will run even faster and generate more heat, but Qualcomm may have a familiar solution for that.

Rockstar Games looks set to monopolize November sales if the GTA 6 release date doesn’t shift again. As a result, Microsoft is waiting as long as possible to confirm exact dates for Xbox games. Fable and Gears of War: E-Day may arrive sooner or later than expected, to steer clear of the crime saga.

A retailer has revealed what appear to be the retail colours for TrimUI's upcoming Brick Pro gaming handheld. Departing from the original TrimUI Brick in several areas, the TrimUI Brick Pro should be powerful enough to emulate up to PlayStation 2 games, too.

The Amazfit Active 3 smartwatch seems to be on the way. Specifically, the Amazfit Active 3 Premium wearable was recently spotted in the Zepp app’s code. It is unclear how this upcoming model will build on older watches like the Active 2 Premium and the Active Max.

The Xiaomi 17 is moving closer to receiving a global release. While Xiaomi has not confirmed a launch date yet, a leaker has posted an official one-pager showing all hardware specifications.

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max are set to have an attractive price-performance ratio in Europe, as the base model apparently costs only €399, as Xiaomi has now inadvertently confirmed on its own website.

Vivo is hosting a launch event for the V70 series, confirming not only the launch date but also many details about the features of the Vivo V70 and the Vivo V70 Elite. The top model combines a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor with a 50 MP telephoto camera featuring 3x optical zoom.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Pro has taken a step closer to becoming official. Based on a new leak, the long-awaited vlogging camera will receive a global launch with a US release too.

We've never seen the Galaxy S26 Ultra in such high resolution and from all angles beforoe, especially not in an official video. A 360-degree video of the upcoming Samsung flagship, in its purple color option, reveals all changes compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Hardware Unboxed has alleged that the RTX 5070 Ti is going to get even more expensive in the coming weeks. The RTX 5070 Ti is among the GPUs that Nvidia seems to have discontinued or, at the very least, scaled back the production of. As a result, the RTX 5070 Ti has shot up in price.

A leaker has revealed fairly specific details about the battery capacities of the iPhone 17 Pro Max successor, which will again be available in a pure eSIM version with a larger battery and a standard version with a SIM card slot. Together with the Apple A20, this should result in longer battery life.

There are more signs that Microsoft will unveil multiple new Xbox controllers in 2026. The Verge believes that the rumored Sebile may finally surface with cloud gaming connectivity. Also, the Elite Series 3 controller could ship as a follow-up to the existing pro-grade peripheral.

Xiaomi unveiled its new Electric Scooter 6 lineup last month as four models from the series appeared on the company's global website. Now, a reliable leaker has given us an idea about the pricing, release date, and a possible new model.

Various sources expect the Vivo X300 Ultra to receive a global release later this year. In the meantime, a leaker has summarised what hardware the X300 Ultra will bring to the table and how it differs from Vivo's other camera powerhouses.

According to an early report, Oppo will finish the year with two Find X10 flagships. While both could feature major camera upgrades, the pair may differ when it comes to their processors.

A rumor reveals the launch date of the Apple iPhone 17e. Apple’s upcoming entry-level iPhone is expected to launch later this month and receive several major upgrades, led by MagSafe with support for magnetic accessories and fast wireless charging.

The Information reports that Nvidia might not launch any new RTX 50 series GPUs this year, effectively delaying the RTX 50 Super lineup. Even the next-gen RTX 60 SKUs have been delayed.

A new leak from Weibo says the Intel Core G3 and Core G3 Extreme Panther Lake chips have been pushed back to Q2, 2026. Both chips are optimised for handheld consoles and come with a 14-core CPU and Intel Arc B300 series iGPU.

Hidden identifiers inside iOS 26.3 Beta have revealed that Apple might be gearing up to launch its M5 Max and M5 Ultra SoCs pretty soon. This appears to indicate that the M5 Ultra Mac Studio might launch sooner than previously thought.

Pixel 10a is expected to come in four colors, just like the Pixel 9a. These colors are in a similar tone, but a different shade, as seen from the unofficial renders posted online.

Developers have overcome technical roadblocks to bring intensive games to Nintendo’s handheld. Even so, the rumored Starfield Switch 2 version may be too much of an undertaking for Bethesda. Following Borderlands 4, an insider claims that the RPG may face a lengthy delay or cancellation.

Elon Musk’s company SpaceX is reportedly developing a smartphone that can access the internet directly via the Starlink satellite network, allowing the phone to communicate worldwide with a single plan.

Apple is expected to launch the first MacBook with an iPhone processor this spring. The power-efficient chipset could make the notebook thinner, lighter, and cheaper, but the base model might also come with a very limited amount of RAM.

The Honor Magic V6 is under a month from receiving an official launch. In the meantime, a new leak has identified that a significant upgrade will help the Magic V6 distinguish itself from the Magic V5 and other foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold7 or the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Tipster Ice Universe claims the Galaxy S26 series will not include built-in magnets after all, citing independent sources. If true, users will need magnet-equipped cases to use magnetic accessories, which is a disappointment given the Pixel 10 series already offers this feature.