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The Steam Performance Monitor has received a major upgrade. Available in the Beta Client, this new update adds new metrics, including an upscaled FPS counter, and it can detect whether DLSS and FSR are active.

One of the most anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 games is an unannounced Super Mario Odyssey sequel. Donkey Kong Bananza may hold over fans with a colorful, open-world experience. An insider claims that even with similarities, a 3D Mario game may still be in development.

Wartorn is a new dark fantasy roguelite adventure game developed by Age of Empires, Borderlands, and BioShock veterans. The game follows two sisters as they embark on a treacherous journey to their homeland, gathering a force of elves, goblins, treefolk and all manner of other fantasy characters to do battle in squad-based RTS combat.

Ubisoft's popular tactical shooter has transitioned to a free-to-play model. Sadly, collecting Rainbow Six Siege operators now requires more effort. Rainbow Six Siege X also offers the priciest premium skin yet in the history of the series.

The popular PS2 emulator for Android NetherSX2 has received a major update. Dubbed version 2.0, it introduces performance and compatibility improvements. There's a revamped on-screen control scheme as well.

Sony is preparing its new generation of consoles, and new information has just been revealed about the PS6.

The Nothing Phone (3) is now confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. In response to users asking why the company didn't go for 8 Gen 3, a company official shared that software support is one of the reasons.

Mistral AI has launched Magistral, a reasoning AI model that takes more time to think of answers to complex prompts while offering businesses traceability for compliance in finance, law, and medicine. Magistral provides businesses with an alternative to leading US and Chinese AI models.

Aska is a highly rated Viking colony sim that leans harder on its base-building, colony simulation, and automation mechanics than the ever-popular Valheim. Instead of building being an optional activity as in Valheim, Aska demands that it players lean on the tribe for success, making it a more tactical experience.

It's still debatable how the upcoming Xbox handheld launch affects the Hollow Knight: Silksong release date. Microsoft claimed that the game would be playable when the ROG Xbox Ally ships. Now, Asus is advertising that one handheld will release by the end of Summer.

Apple's new iOS 26, along with iPadOS 26 and macOS 26, will come with a new built-in app named Games. The app aims to put all the gaming features in one place, with news and social activity covered, too. Moreover, new AAA games like Crimson Desert, Cyberpunk 2077 and more are coming to Mac later this in 2025.

With so much known about Battlefield 6, it's easy to forget EA hasn't hosted an official reveal. Andy McNamara once again promised an announcement during Summer 2025. Battlefield 6 leaks have focused on new modes, class changes, and destructible environments.

Frame generation and upscaling tool Lossless Scaling has received a major update. This new update for version 3.1 has a performance mode, which is said to offer up to 2x reduction in GPU load. It promises many visual improvements as well.

Nioh 2, an action RPG that won the "Best Game You Sucked At" Steam award in its launch year, has hit it's lowest-ever price on Steam. Fight through hordes of yokai by harnessing their power as your own. Nioh 2 gets a lot of high praise for its challenging, yet fair, combat, deep character customisation, and jam-packed player experience.

The Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro smartwatch is receiving a new update: software version 5.1.0.118. This release makes the heart rate variation (HRV) feature official after early users spotted that the tool was not fully functional from release. Plus, the change log suggests that there are UI enhancements.

Borderlands 4 won't be following The Outer Worlds 2 with an $80 asking price. 2K and Gearbox Software revealed pre-order information ahead of the Borderlands 4 release date. The Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe Editions offer cosmetics, new Vault Hunters, missions, and explorable regions.

The Garmin Forerunner 55 smartwatch is receiving a new stable update. Arriving seven months after the last release, version 11.02 tackles an issue which could occur after the device was reset. However, a user report suggests that there could be an issue with this latest release for the older wearable.

Animated lock screen artworks are coming to iOS 26-eligible products, which will work whenever a song is playing via Apple Music. However, Apple is making this available to other third party applications, too. Apps like Spotify, YouTube Music and more will be able to use this new iOS 26 feature.

Apple has added video playback support to CarPlay in iOS 26 that should work as long as the car is parked. This is just one of the improvements that CarPlay has received; new widgets, redesigned icons and more should now be available for eligible Apple product users (and, naturally, eligible car models), too.

With little fanfare, Final Fantasy 16 is now an option for Xbox console users. However, it appears players aren't in a rush to purchase the Square Enix game. Without Xbox Game Pass, the JRPG finds itself low on the list of most played titles.

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Vision on Windows with Highlights, enabling the Copilot AI to see on-screen content while assisting with tasks like image editing, improving the appearance of documents, and using visual information to add text details. The AI can speak its suggestions like a helpful work assistant.

Some Nintendo loyalists are pledging never to purchase a Game-Key Card. Disgaea 7 Complete: Ewwdo Edition is especially unappealing for buyers hoping to collect physical Switch 2 games. The limited release for the Japanese RPG is not drawing as much interest as expected.

Switch 2 specs accommodate more modern ports but also benefit fans of classic games. On the other hand, the handheld's GameCube emulator isn't as smooth as some players had hoped. Many games exhibit issues that aren't as common with the Dolphin emulator.

The latest Android 16 stable build is causing headaches for many Google Pixel users. Reports are surfacing about a frustrating bug that leaves navigation gestures and buttons unresponsive or stuck, making basic phone use a challenge.

Garmin is rolling out beta version 22.05 to the Fenix 7, Fenix 7x, Fenix 7s, Epix, Enduro 2, Quatix 7, and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches. This release brings various bug fixes to these wearables, tackling issues related to the brand’s sleep coach and pairing a GoPro.

Ghostrunner has dropped to its lowest-ever price on Steam, coming in at just $7.49 after a 75% discount. If you're hoping to dive into the fast-paced Cyberpunk hack-and-slash parkour hit, now is as good a time as any. In Ghostrunner, fight your way through oppressive forces in humanity's last-surviving enclave in search of answers, revenge, and justice.

While many iPad fanatics would consider the ability to run macOS on their beloved iPads a pleasant experience, Apple's top brass thinks otherwise. In a recent interview with a prominent YouTuber, Apple software czar Craig Federighi shares just why he feels that way.

Don't Starve Together is discounted to just $5.09 on Steam, after a sizeable discount slashed the price. The co-op survival game pits players against the wilderness, themselves, and each other and tasks them with exploring, crafting, farming, and fighting their way through a highly stylised world filled with spooky creatures and varied environments.

As Xbox games rise in price, Game Pass could soon also cost more. Code on the Xbox Cloud Gaming website contains a price increase notification. Declining growth and the addition of premium day-one titles may lead to higher subscription rates.

Philips Hue has released version 5.44.0 of its iOS app to users of its smart home products. This appears to be a relatively minor update. Plus, some users may be disappointed to note that an exciting upcoming feature has not been rolled out to more customers in this release.

A major Google Cloud outage is preventing Switch 2 owners from enjoying their new consoles. Nintendo Switch Online enables multiplayer sessions and offers an expanding library of classic titles. Switch 2 games, like Mario Kart World, depend on NSO to host online racing with players worldwide.

Google’s Home Spring 2025 update is rolling out to users of the brand’s smart home ecosystem. It is said to bring several new features, including presence detection based Home and Away routines and improved camera footage reviewing experience. There are also more customization options for the Favourites tab and support for more smart home devices.

Earlier this week, Garmin restarted its Beta Program for previous generation Forerunner smartwatches with the first v24.xx build. While the update promised to resolve several outstanding bug fixes, Garmin has already been forced to pull the software because it caused repeatable system crashes when accessing Garmin Coach suggestions.

The Stellar Blade PC port is already the most popular single-player Sony Interactive Entertainment published title launched on Steam. Previous PS4 and PS5 games suffered from choppy graphics on PCs. Optimized visuals and the lack of region locks have contributed to an impressive Steam player count.

Google has just started offering the second beta of what will eventually become its next Android 16 quarterly update for Pixel devices. While Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 is packed full of visual changes, one that could get overlooked is Desktop experience features buried within Developer options that gives Pixel fans a taste of Google's future Motorola Ready For and Samsung DeX competitor.

Amazfit is pushing a new update to the Active 2 and Active 2 Premium smartwatch. Software version 6.1.18.3 brings a new feature for the always on display (AOD) mode and other improvements for touch interactions. This appears to be a phased rollout to all users of these wearables.

The Home Assistant 2025.6 release is now available. This update brings a wide range of features and enhancements, including a new way to visualize Bluetooth device connections. The release also brings support for more smart home products through new and improved integrations.

A new software update has begun rolling out to the stellar Sonos Ace headphones. It brings improved active noise cancellation and call clarity and expands its TV Audio Swap feature.

Garmin has discovered a significant new bug that it has been shipping inside recent Instinct E and Instinct 3 smartwatch updates. Resolved via a new beta update, the bug was causing some smartwatches to trigger critical battery mode regardless of their current charge level.

The Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 4K, the Play HDMI sync box 8K and the Secure Cameras are currently receiving new updates. These latest releases arrive a little over a month after the previous round of updates. They are said to bring bug fixes and improvements to these devices.

Splatoon 3 improvements on the Switch 2 may come at the expense of last-gen gamers. The 10.0.0 patch unlocks crisper graphics and smoother motion, made possible by Switch 2 specs. To ensure that the Switch keeps pace, environments are slightly less detailed on the older console.

The Garmin Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches are currently receiving beta version 24.04. This release brings a range of bug fixes to these wearables. Some of these address issues with the recently released device passcode and breathing variations features.

Apple proudly showcased the new "Liquid Glass" UI design at the WWDC25. Coming to iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26, the new design brings the properties of real glass, like refraction and translucency, to UI elements. However, this has prompted widespread criticism from users.

At least two smartwatches are set to receive new features and improvements via a new software update. These two Withings wearables supposedly offer even better tracking of health and fitness data, in addition to an overall improved user experience.

Ninja Gaiden 4 pre-order opportunities are here, with Standard and Deluxe editions for consoles and PC. Walmart is selling a PS5 version for $999.99, but it's almost certainly an error. A day-one Xbox Game Pass title, the Ninja Gaiden 4 release date is set for October 21st.

Android 16 is coming to Pixel phones later today, June 10, but the Material 3 Expressive visual changes are still a few months out. The update should start showing up for Pixel 6 and newer phones at some point in the day.

There are more signs that Halo will be the next in a series of Xbox games to jump to the PS5. A well-known dataminer uncovered traces of an unannounced PlayStation title. Since the game has a new name, it may not be Halo Infinite or Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch is currently receiving a new update: software version 3.8.5.1. This release brings more map-related tools to the wearable, including a distance-to-waypoint tracking page. There are also a couple of improvements for maps and the Bluetooth map transfer process.

Early evidence suggests that Garmin is preparing to bring Google Maps support of some kind to certain Garmin smartwatches. Appearing after rumours that a Fenix 8 Pro LTE is on the way, it seems that the feature will function much like the equivalent on Wear OS.

Apple has unveiled watchOS 26, featuring a sleek Liquid Glass interface, AI-powered Workout Buddy, and enhanced Smart Stacks for a more intuitive experience. The OS also includes new messaging action suggestions, wrist gestures, and app features.