Chinese brand TOPC has launched a new mini PC with an MCIO port. This PCIe 4.0 x8 interface can offer better eGPU performance than traditional OCuLink PCIe 4.0 x4. The system is powered by an AMD CPU, and in China, it starts at CNY 2,699, around $395.

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 update controls that let Insiders pause updates with no set limit and always choose to shut down without installing.

The GPD Box and GPD G2 have been formally introduced. These are the new Panther Lake mini PC and eGPU dock with the MCIO interface, which promises near-native GPU performance. They are expected to launch soon.

The leak comes from a Japanese gaming website, which briefly published a review of the Steam Controller before taking it down.

The developers behind the classic Super Nintendo emulator ZSNES just announced a new project: Super ZSNES. Super ZSNES is a new Super Nintendo emulator that relies on a system's GPU for enhanced visuals, audio, and more features.

The source claiming that a Star Fox Switch 2 game would appear in April isn’t backing down. NateTheHate believes Nintendo will soon pinpoint a June release date for a Fox McCloud comeback. However, multiplayer rather than solo rail shooting could be a priority for the spinoff.

The new Yoga Slim 7 Ultra 14 is noticeably lighter than the XPS 14 by several hundred grams, but there are some clever cut corners that buyers will want to be aware of.

Overdrive mode gets you much closer to the advertised 175 W TGP, but the extreme increase in fan noise is arguably not worth the very minor benefits to gaming performance.

The Garmin System Software 25.21 is rolling out to two of the brand’s wearables. This release brings several new diving-related features, alongside other improvements and bug fixes.

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.

Lenovo's new gaming laptop Legion 7a 16 G11 is even lighter than before and uses a modern AMD processor, but it is slower compared to the Intel HX CPU of the previous generation. The RAM cannot be replaced anymore and the GeForce RTX 5060 is also a bit slower.

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is an RPG set in the world of The Witcher, in which you follow the story of Meve, Queen of Lyria and Rivia. But a war is coming, and you’ll need to raise an army, gather resources, and fight numerous enemies with cards.

Rockstar Games developers resist engaging the media or fans on social media. Nevertheless, an artist cautioned a Bloomberg writer against reporting further GTA 6 leaks. Jason Schreier spoiled the studio’s announcement of the first trailer before publishing other protected information.

Amazon and Kobo have begun selling limited edition cases for select models in their ereader lineup. Amazon's case is based on the sci-fi book, Project Hail Mary, while Kobo has gone for a floral design for its cases.

Asus' ROG Zephyrus G14 packs a powerful Ryzen 9 270 and Nvidia's solid RTX 5060 GPU. The laptop has been discounted by roughly 26% over at Best Buy, representing a savings of $500.

Banana Pi has a new single-board computer in the works that is also expected to offer fairly high performance for running AI models locally. That said, this upcoming system is based on a rather unusual architecture, at least compared to the Raspberry Pi 5.

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is about to launch soon in China, and at the same event, the company will release new accessories, including two chargers. Among them, one will feature 120W fast charging support, while the other will max out at 100W.

The next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, named Evercold, will release in January 2027. The expansion appears to take place in a world frozen over and will feature new jobs, news cities, new monsters, and an increase in the game's level cap.

A Toyota subsidiary has announced an office chair that is based on the front power seat of the latest Toyota Crown models. The chair boasts features such as heating and ventilation, powered tilting and height adjustment, and even a USB-C port for charging.

Xiaomi's latest mid-range smartphone brings back an Android phone feature that has almost been forgotten. The Poco X8 Pro has an RGB light ring built into the camera module that can be used not only for gaming, but also for notifications.

RedMagic has already confirmed that it's working on the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, the company's next-gen gaming tablet. Recent reports have also shared some of the specs of the OLED tablet, and a new report now suggests the launch is around the corner.

Tesla has given up trying to shoehorn all the new features of its Full Self-Driving option into its older Hardware 3.0 vehicles. The lack of memory bandwidth means it will have to replace the whole HW3 kit, cameras included.

The Morefine G2 is a new eGPU that sports both Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink interfaces. It features the desktop Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, which is paired with a capable cooler. The pre-order price is $1,099.

Numerous details about Xiaomi's return to the wireless over-ear headphone market have emerged online. Launching in three colours, the Redmi Headphones Neo should be particularly affordable despite featuring ANC and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.

Nick Apostolides, the voice of Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem, says past live-action Resident Evil films left him disappointed but that he is “cautiously optimistic” about Zach Cregger’s upcoming reboot. Citing Cregger’s recent horror successes and early footage shown at CinemaCon, Apostolides adds he trusts the director to deliver “a good film first and foremost” that still retains key Resident Evil elements.

Sega has launched “Sega Universe,” an initiative designed to revive its classic franchises and expand them beyond games into film, music, fashion, and other entertainment. The first phase centers on 2026 anniversary projects for nine retro titles, ranging from Fantasy Zone and Out Run to NiGHTS into Dreams and Sakura Wars, as Sega builds on its broader transmedia strategy proven by Sonic.

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.

Ubisoft has opened pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, launching July 9, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with pre-order bonuses and a $59.99 Standard and $69.99 Digital Deluxe edition adding new cosmetics and packs. The headline $199.99 Collector’s Edition, currently sold out, includes the physical game and a 12-inch Edward Kenway statue plus premium extras, while the remake promises a visual overhaul, revamped combat, updated parkour and stealth, no loading screens, and new story content.

Gaming on smartphones has been a thing for a long time, and now there is also a 3D game for various Amazfit smartwatches. Of course, it is not (yet) an especially elaborate gaming experience, but it is an interesting piece of software.

Samsung is yet to release the Galaxy Book 6 Edge, but a retailer has put up the listing for the device. The listing includes images, specs, and pricing for the Snapdragon-powered notebook.

An insider believes that Valve will soon make a final decision on the Steam Machine price. That could mean an abrupt end to the release date uncertainty caused by the memory shortage. The Steam Controller MSRP also leaked, indicating that news on the other new hardware is near.

When configured with the same CPU and OLED display, the Lenovo system retails for only $1630 compared to $1960 for the new Dell which comes with just 16 GB of RAM in comparison.

Two of the world’s best-known tech YouTubers have teamed up to shine a light on the increasingly opaque and sometimes seemingly deliberately misleading information that marketing departments at major tech companies like Apple and Samsung regularly bombard consumers with. Strictly speaking, it may actually be fair to call them lies in many cases.

The OnePlus 120W SuperVOOC Power Bank has been formally announced. It's set to launch alongside the Ace 6 Ultra on April 28, 2026. The company has also confirmed that it will feature a 15,000 mAh battery capacity in a small form factor

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is set to launch in China on April 28, 2026. Well ahead of the launch, the brand has showcased the design and revealed key features of the gaming phone. Now, the battery, connectivity, and camera specs have been officially disclosed.

The Arrow Lake CPU even approaches 105 C for short periods when Turbo Boost is most effective before throttling clock rates to keep temperatures in check.

The LincStation E1 is a new NAS from LincPlus. Even though it features a compact form factor, it brings support for up to 76TB of storage. It runs on LicOS, is powered by a Rockchip SoC, and has a super early bird price of $129.

After reports that Valve had received shipments of the accessory, a Steam Controller review has appeared. Deleted ahead of a likely release date update, a YouTuber praised its responsive dual trackpads. Even so, the price may make it more difficult to discount the Steam Machine.

YouTuber Lecctron tested how much gaming performance can be squeezed out of a tiny $15 PC. The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W handles Minecraft and many PS1 classics surprisingly well, but clearly reaches its limits with N64 and PSP games.

Axial’s new 1/24 scale Chevrolet C10 crawler launches May 6 for $149.99. The kit features a modular grill system covering 1967-1972 models alongside major suspension and drivetrain upgrades.

The Poco X8 Pro offers a lot for the money. The Xiaomi phone left a good impression in our review and is genuinely enjoyable to use day to day. It still has some drawbacks, though. This review recap explains where Xiaomi cut corners and whether the Poco phone has a real deal breaker.

HardwareDealz wanted to find out how much gaming performance is possible with used components for €500 (around $535). The result of the experiment is a build with a Ryzen 5 5600X, RTX 3070 Ti and 32 GB of RAM. However, the low price target was only possible thanks to a good bundle deal. Buying used hardware also remains a risk.

HBO’s Harry Potter series is set to retell the books, but many Reddit users are asking whether that is even necessary. The community sees the remake as commercially logical, but questions its creative value. The deciding factor could be whether HBO makes meaningful use of scenes from the books that were left out of the films.

Fight Knight is an unusual first-person dungeon crawler focused on hand-to-hand combat and packed with indie charm. Its original story also helped the RPG earn very strong reviews. Thanks to the current 95% discount, it has now dropped below $1 for the first time.

Kingdom: New Lands blends base-building, survival and strategy from a side-scrolling perspective. Its defining twist: the game explains almost nothing. Those willing to take on the challenge can currently pick it up on Steam for around $1.50, once again matching its lowest price to date.

(Update: A source claims the issues are a bug) YouTuber Modded Warfare has spotted some new changes brought forth by the newest PlayStation 4/5 system update. Essentially, the console has to connect to the internet periodically to ‘renew’ the license for some digitally purchased games.

There's no RAM crisis for Cupertino. The vanilla iPhone 18 is getting an extra 4GB of RAM for a total of 12GB RAM to support advanced Apple Intelligence on iOS 27, says top analyst. Powered by TSMC’s 2nm A20 chip, the base model offers a 15% performance boost. Reports indicate a split release strategy - the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone will launch in late 2026, while the standard iPhone 18, 18e, and iPhone Air 2 are to come in early 2027.

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 launches August 12, 2026, with Snezhnaya confirmed, new Elemental Reactions, a train network, NPC behavior overhaul, and a full visual upgrade.