Fast storage, or just a marketing gimmick? The manufacturer advertises the realme 16 Pro+ with "explosive data throughput" in the memory. Of course, we put such advertising slogans to the test in a practical review and compare several mid-range smartphones.

A "Grand Theft Auto VI" category entry has been found in Walmart's backend database, joining a PlayStation Store ID update and the verified Best Buy affiliate leak as the third retail infrastructure signal, hinting towards imminent GTA 6 pre-orders in the US. The Walmart page currently shows a 404 error, however.

Since 2024, Microsoft has almost forced laptop manufacturers to install a keyboard with a Copilot key. Until now, this key has been practically useless for users who did not want to use Microsoft's AI assistant. This is set to change later this year.

Boox has released its Tappy Bluetooth page-turner remote in China. The device is available to buy in colors not sold in other regions and also has an unsurprisingly lower price.

GTA 6 is probably the most anticipated game of the year. The open-world blockbuster can now be pre-ordered from a first retailer, both for the Xbox Series X and for the Sony PlayStation 5. The price of the game is significantly more affordable than analysts and fans had expected.

A new leak outlines key specifications of an upcoming OnePlus smartphone, potentially the OnePlus Ace 7. The leak suggests it will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a large battery, and a high refresh-rate screen.

V Rising is currently 55% off on Steam at $15.74 — its all-time lowest price — until May 21. Stunlock's vampire survival RPG has 6 million players, a "Very Positive" rating, a new DLC, and a balance patch incoming. All this makes it a strong buy at any experience level.

The iconic Stardew Valley has dropped to its all-time Steam low of $7.49 as part of a Weekend Deal ending May 21. The 10-year-old farming RPG has sold 50 million copies and still has a major free update in development, which is why this is an easy recommendation.

A working proof-of-concept for MiniPlasma, a Windows Cloud Filter driver zero-day, lets standard users gain SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows 11 systems.

The Aura Displays Single Flex Pro (Gen 1) is a new portable monitor from the company, and it features a foldable AMOLED display. It sports a 13.3-inch screen size, comes with a brightness rating of 300 nits, and has a launch price of $1,299.

Xiaomi has confirmed the launch date for the Xiaomi 17 Max in China. The smartphone will be launched alongside the Xiaomi YU7 GT, Xiaomi Band 10 Pro, and other products.

The Honor Notebook X14 2026 is now available in China, and it's the first Intel Wildcat Lake laptop to hit the retail market. Its launch price is CNY 4,399, around $646, making it a direct competitor to the Apple MacBook Neo in terms of price.

More RAM can significantly improve the performance of modern mini PCs, especially when a system is switched from single- to dual-channel operation. This not only benefits graphics performance and multitasking, but also the general system speed. The following overview shows the specific effects of a second RAM module on the performance of the Minisforum AI X1 Pro.

Apple could be preparing a smarter version of Genmoji for iOS 27. A new leak claims the feature will automatically suggest custom AI-generated emoji based on photos in the user’s gallery and their typing history.

The XPPen Pilot Pro editing console has programmable buttons, a joystick, and triple haptic dials to navigate timelines, adjust colors, and trim clips in popular video editing applications, like Adobe Premiere and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve.

Some players are expressing regret days after the Subnautica 2 early access release date. Steam reviews expose an End-User License Agreement (EULA) that limits ownership and content creation. Other fans believe the TOS is no more unreasonable than with most Steam games.

The low_latency_layer project from Korthos Software allows AMD Anti-Lag 2 and Nvidia Reflex to be used on any GPU, effectively making both technologies hardware-agnostic for Linux users.

After being announced back in June 2025, 007 First Light will finally launch later this month, on May 27. And if you're planning to jump into the game on day one, you'll be glad to learn it's already available at a discounted price.

Cossacks 3 is a strategy game that immerses you in historical battles across Europe. But if you want to win, you’ll need to lead your army using the right strategy, build prosperous cities, and develop new technologies.

Lenovo is now selling a new 14-inch convertible laptop powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 platform. Also available with a 600 nits OLED display and 32 GB of RAM, the IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14Q8Y11 is said to offer over 50% longer battery life than its predecessor, too.

Lenovo is now selling the first AMD-based laptop featuring user-upgradeable LPCAMM2 RAM. Also available with up to a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, the ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 can be configured with a 90 Wh battery and Nvidia RTX dGPUs, too.

In a recent interview, the Take-Two Interactive CEO asserted that GTA 6 would arrive in 2026. He also hinted that November 2024 may have been the original target. Rockstar Games claims it’s avoiding a time crunch, possibly contributing to multiple release date delays.

After prices and renders for the Xiaomi 17T series have been leaked, official promo material now shows how Xiaomi plans to market its global Leica camera flagships with a lower starting price than the Xiaomi 17. The planned bundle deals are also effectively confirmed.

Realme's affordable mid-range smartphone achieves excellent battery life in our review and offers a generous storage configuration despite the 2026 DRAM crisis. This gives the Realme 16 Pro enough headroom for apps and games, though the SoC hurts the user experience in everyday use.

The "midrange" 16X Aurora this year will set you back $3000 for GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics. At that price range, the model comes close to the flagship Area-51 series when configured with the same GPU.

We are now giving away four Steam keys of Pragmata, Capcom's critically acclaimed sci-fi action-adventure title. To enter, you just have to comment on the YouTube video linked in the article below. The video covers the gorgeous Pragmata-inspired Zotac GeForce RTX 5070 AMP Limited Edition GPU.

The first leaked iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max cases reveal a design similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, featuring a large camera island and MagSafe. Expectations for the September 2026 launch include a 48MP variable aperture camera, and a new Dark Cherry color.

Ayaneo has put a pause on new product announcements for a few months now, but it appears it might have a new product on the horizon. Thanks to a new report, we have a first look at images and the user manual of a new handheld that is expected to launch as the Ayaneo Pocket Block.

Embers of the Gods launched on Steam as a free-to-play MMORPG on May 15 to a "Mostly Positive" rating — but a peak of just 121 concurrent players, alleged fake screenshots, and criticism surrounding the mobile port paint a way more complicated picture of its launch.

Leaked specs for the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P (Pro) suggest a dual-camera gimbal with a 1-inch, variable aperture main sensor, 3x telephoto lens, and 6K/60fps video. With 17 stops of dynamic range and D-Log2, the Pocket 4P could targert the professional "mini cinema" market, which is DJI's ultimate goal.

The Linux community has made significant progress in terms of gaming, especially when compared to gaming on Windows, and now, the latest Proton-CachyOS release is taking another step forward. It brings built-in OptiScaler integration.

Supply chain leaks suggest trial production for the rumored iPhone Fold/Ultra could be indefinitely delayed if Apple doesn't solve hinge design problems on time. While Cupertino has reportedly achieved a "visually creaseless" display that remains stable over time, mechanical hinge reliability remains a major bottleneck.

Galaxy Z Flip 9 canceled? A new supply chain leak on Weibo suggests the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 could be the final entry in Samsung's clamshell foldable series. Driven by design stagnation, surging component costs, and a market shift toward book-style foldables, Samsung may be moving away from the flip-phone form factor.

The CRKD Nitro Deck 2 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles will arrive a little later than originally planned due to delays in evaluations and approvals. The delay also affects the release dates of the ULT Pro controller and the Atom+ Mini Controller.

The ROG Xreal R1 are now available to purchase, and while they bring many improvements over regular AR glasses, they are priced significantly higher. The pre-order price is $849.

E Ink brings color to the wall. A digital picture frame that is almost indistinguishable from printed photos – Fraimic wants to convince even skeptics. Despite the digital convenience, the battery only needs to be recharged every few years. But even in 2026, E Ink is not without its drawbacks.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally. Featuring Intel's Panther Lake processors and up to 64 GB of RAM, the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 also contains a built-in pen, full-sized arrow keys and classic ThinkPad features, even while weighing just 1.25 kg.

Microsoft confirms active exploitation of Exchange Server zero-day CVE-2026-42897 via crafted email with no permanent patch available for on-prem deployments.

Another round of free games has been spotted on Steam, but not all of them were released in May 2026. Most of them don’t have good player ratings as well, but the ones that do look pretty interesting.

Months without charging: A new smartwatch can be charged via solar power and offers extremely long battery life. Despite that, it still has several interesting features, some of which are not available in this form even on modern watches.

A new Game Maker’s Toolkit video examines how Rockstar made Grand Theft Auto III’s Liberty City work within the PlayStation 2’s 32MB memory limit by using a dynamic asset-streaming system. Through source-code analysis and a modded executable, Mark Brown shows how the game continuously loaded nearby city sectors while unloading areas behind the player, creating the illusion of a seamless open world.

A solo modder has built a portable PlayStation 2 handheld inspired by the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, using a custom reverse-engineered motherboard rather than repurposed Sony hardware. The project is technically impressive, with open-source files, FPGA-based video processing, USB-C charging, and 4.5-hour battery life, but its demanding soldering and troubleshooting requirements make it unsuitable for most builders.

Valve is offering affected Steam Controller buyers a free standard-edition Steam game after a GLS shipping error reportedly sent some European orders to the UK instead of their intended destinations. Many customers are opting for Forza Horizon 6 as their title of choice.

Retailers are already preparing to sell the Halo: Campaign Evolved PS5 port. Even so, some gamers regret Microsoft bringing its longtime shooter franchise to PlayStation. After comments from CEO Asha Sharma, one insider predicts upcoming Halo games will again ship as Xbox exclusives.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally. Equipped with AMD Gorgon Point processors, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 can also be configured with up to 96 GB RAM, a 75 Wh battery and even a 120 Hz VRR OLED display in a relatively lightweight body.

Nintendo has added more games to the Virtual Boy library which is available to subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The five games include popular titles such as Space Invaders and V-Tetris.

A new and compact notebook promises decent computing power and could, at least in terms of form factor, be a viable alternative to the MacBook Air. The CoreBook Air 226V comes with an Intel SoC, and external graphics cards can be connected via Thunderbolt.