Leaks / Rumors

Xiaomi's CEO has revealed it was developing its own ultra-thin smartphone, but had to cancel it due to trade-offs caused by the design. Now, a leak has revealed some key specs of the canceled smartphone.

Despite a Best Buy email leak revealing GTA 6 pre-order details, several insiders aren’t convinced. Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming has not heard rumblings of significant Rockstar Games news for May 18th. The studio may wait until July or later to begin marketing or release the third trailer.

The hints for the second batch of May 2026 mystery free games on Epic Games Store are out, and just like last time, they are not easy to decrypt. Predictions are pointing in different directions, and it's unclear how good the upcoming giveaway will be.

Leaked marketing images fully reveal Sony’s premium 1000X "The ColleXion," featuring a durable metal hinge design, studio-grade tuning, and 12-mic, QN3-powered adaptive ANC. The new luxury cans have a unique carrying case, and are set to launch May 19 with (up to) 32-hour battery life.

A leaked Best Buy affiliate email suggesting GTA VI physical pre-orders could open on May 18 reportedly fueled a sharp rally in Take-Two Interactive shares, adding about $2 billion to the publisher’s market value overnight. While Rockstar and Take-Two have not confirmed the pre-order date, the leak has intensified expectations ahead of the company’s May 21 earnings call and the game’s planned November 2026 launch.

Valve’s backend appears ready to list the Steam Machine for a lofty price. UI code would enable the company to charge more than $1,000 for the console alternative on its launch date. That said, the leak may apply to a bundle with a Steam Controller or the Frame VR headset.

Google appears to be working on a new smart home product: the Home Display. Recently spotted in the code behind the Google Home app, this could be a successor to the brand’s Nest Hub Max.

Take-Two’s earnings call is next week, and speculations about the new trailer, as well as pre-orders for GTA 6, are taking over the internet. A new leak has hinted at the purchasing options for the game, as well as the timeline for the new trailer.

(Official statement added) Sony has responded to the backlash, stating the AI Camera Assistant is meant to let users choose different "creative directions". Sony's Xperia 1 VIII launch is facing backlash over its AI Camera Assistant, with critics roasting the flagship phone for its questionable AI image processing. Amid "engagement farming" accusations from Nothing CEO Carl Pei, the key to the controversy might be a marketing misunderstanding.

Samsung is reportedly planning to release the Galaxy S26's store-exclusive colors on partner platforms. This decision will make it possible for buyers to purchase the two colors at other stores, other than Samsung's.

Google has confirmed it is testing a reduced 5 GB free storage cap for new Gmail accounts in select regions, down from the long-standing 15 GB. Existing accounts will be unaffected, but a global rollout is still on the cards if the experiment succeeds.

The Vivo S60 series has officially been confirmed for the Chinese market. Ahead of its expected launch, the company has begun teasing the new lineup. Meanwhile, a separate leak points to additional details, potentially for the standard S60.

Images of rumored Xbox controllers give a glimpse into the future of Microsoft accessories. The Elite Series 3 could ship with dual scroll wheels, cloud gaming connectivity, and a replaceable battery. However, the latest leak doesn’t mention TMR or Hall effect technology to limit analog stick drift.

Leaked info suggests a Vivo Pocket gimbal camera is in the works and set for a late 2026 launch, featuring a 200MP Sony LYT-901 sensor and a 1/1.1-inch sensor. This would position Vivo and Oppo as direct rivals to the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 series and the Insta360 Luna Ultra.

Multiple pictures have revealed Microsoft's plans for a new Xbox controller. Featuring a radically different design from previous releases, the new controller is said to support Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for Xbox Cloud Gaming purposes.

Insider Gaming has verified the leaked Best Buy affiliate email showing GTA 6 pre-orders opening May 18, tracing it to Impact - a major affiliate marketplace. A Trailer 3 reveal alongside official pre-orders is now widely expected before Take-Two's May 21 earnings call.

The trend towards ever larger batteries is spreading from smartphones to smartwatches, as the brand new Honor Watch 6 Plus has a gigantic battery, as Honor has now officially confirmed. Teaser images show the watch in three colors shortly before the launch.

Fresh leaks suggest the Insta360 Luna Ultra will shatter price expectations, potentially breaching the €1,000 mark in Europe. While initial rumors estimated a base price of ¥5,299 (~€680), new data factoring in 23% VAT puts the Luna Ultra at ~€1,050 and the Luna Pro at ~€850.

A new leak has identified Samsung's plans for its next high-end tablets. Previously rumoured to be launching without a smaller model this year, the Galaxy Tab S series appears set to continue with flagship MediaTek chipsets for at least another generation.

The 6.9-inch Xiaomi 17 Max is slated for a May debut, alongside a global launch of the Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro. Fresh info mentions a May 28 release date for the 17T series, which include massive batteries up to 7,000mAh, Dimensity chips, and 144Hz displays, starting at €749.

According to rumors, Microsoft’s next Xbox could launch without a conventional disc drive. As an alternative, the company is reportedly considering a disc-to-digital program – an idea that many fans do not seem opposed to. How well such a solution would be received, however, appears to depend heavily on how Microsoft implements it.

Proven PlayStation leaker @elesnicho - who called the last PlayStation showcase - has posted just three words on X: 'Faye of War.' With a State of Play rumored for May 15, many believe it's a signal that Sony's Faye-led God of War spinoff is imminent.

The Realme Watch S5 will be launched in just a few days. Realme is now showing numerous images of the mid-range smartwatch with its bright AMOLED display, unusual design and 20-day battery life in advance.

Garmin's brand new fitness and health wristband could be on the market soon, as one retailer is already listing Garmin CIRQA, including a product image and a surprisingly high price.

Oppo is expected to introduce the next-generation Find X10 series later this year. New leaks suggest that the lineup may include several models, with screen sizes ranging from 6.32 inches to around 6.9 inches.

Optimism is building that GTA 6 pre-orders will soon begin with price confirmation. A leaked Best Buy email sent to affiliates exposes the date of a promotion involving the Rockstar title. Fans had speculated that release date news and a third trailer could come before a May 21st Take-Two earnings call.

Renders of two unannounced Casio G-Steel watches have surfaced ahead of a mid-summer reveal. The GST-B1000BD-1A and BD-2A bring full IP coating, solar charging, and Bluetooth to the GST-B1000 lineup at an estimated $450.

MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9600 will utilize a 2nm process and a 2+3+3 all-big core CPU. With native frame interpolation and upscaling, the flagship SoC rumored to power OpenAI’s first phone aims to beat Apple’s A20 Pro and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in GPU performance. Flagships from Vivo and Oppo are expected to debut with the new SoC this fall.

A fresh iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max leak reiterates previous "Dark Cherry" hero color leaks and the triple-lens camera design. Apple’s new Pro and Pro Max models are expected to balance familiar aesthetics with major internal upgrades like a 48MP variable aperture camera, a new camera app and the 2nm A20 Pro chip.

Ever since the Trump T1 Phone was announced in June 2025, the launch has been like a rollercoaster ride - the design and features have been changed several times and there have been doubts as to whether the smartphone even exists. Now the device is to be shipped soon, but is only competitive to a limited extent.

Apple is reportedly working with Samsung Display and LG Display on new transparent electrode technology for an upgraded 4-side bending OLED display planned for 2028 iPhones, with LG already committing $770M in infrastructure investment.

With a form factor similar to the Apple iPhone Fold, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide is one of the most interesting foldables of the year. However, those who opt for the more compact folding flagship will have to accept compromises when it comes to the cameras, as the latest rumors suggest.

Casio's MRG-BF1000EB-1A has leaked ahead of an official reveal - a $7,700 limited-edition Frogman with a faceted sapphire bezel inspired by Antarctic brinicles, titanium construction, and just 800 units planned worldwide.

The Xiaomi 17 Max has been confirmed for a May launch in China, with pre-orders already open. The company has teased the device in a light blue colorway, revealing its design language and a few key highlights. Separately, a leak has shown the device in multiple additional colorways.

The Lenovo Legion Y70 (2026) is an upcoming gaming-focused smartphone. Ahead of launch, the phone has appeared on Geekbench, offering an early look at how it compares with gaming phones like the RedMagic 11 Pro, which uses a top-tier chipset.

The Apple iPhone could soon become much more interesting for photography enthusiasts, as Apple is apparently planning far-reaching software adjustments aimed specifically at photographers and videographers. iOS 27 is said to offer significantly more options, while the user interface of the camera app can reportedly be highly personalized.

A new leak has hinted at Rocksteady’s in-development project, and it is said to be a Batman Beyond game. The said game will be based on the animated series and feature the Nemesis System. Update: A credible analyst and insider has called the leak fake.

Canon's latest full-frame camera can be seen for the first time in high-resolution images leaked along with a full spec sheet, just before the Canon EOS R6 V is set to launch for a relatively aggressive price.

Early access has a new meaning after pirates have shared a string of Steam games before launch. While the Subnautica 2 release date is May 14th, some divers are already exploring vast oceans. The new leak follows Forza Horizon 6, which had a playable build surface well before its official debut.

In addition to Windows Ultrabooks, Linux laptops and Apple MacBooks, Googlebooks will soon be available too. A 16-minute video now shows Google's brand new laptop operating system AluminumOS in advance, and apparently offers many productivity features that are already familiar from the competition.

Last-minute leaks have revealed the return of Google's laptop brand. Rather than Pixelbook or Pixel Laptop branding, Google has decided to adopt 'Googlebook', with major laptop OEMs like Asus and Lenovo confirmed to be launching devices by September 2026 at the earliest.

A new leak suggests that fans may have to wait until 2027 for fresh details on Pokémon Winds and Waves. Such a long stretch without updates would be unusual for the Pokémon series, which is why the rumor is currently being debated within the community.

Update: Digital Chat Station claims the Insta360 Luna Ultra has a 3x zoom camera. Fresh Insta360 Luna Ultra leaks seem to give us an ultimate look at the specs of the gimbal camera, which include a 50MP 1-inch sensor main sensor and a 120mm telephoto lens offering 6x optical, 12x lossless zoom. With 32-bit audio recording and a detachable OLED touchscreen, the Luna Ultra aims to dominate the pocket gimbal market with pro-level video specs and AI-powered stabilization.

A new leak says Intel plans to use on-package memory with Razor Lake-AX. It will be the only architecture after Lunar Lake to do so.

FromSoftware still plans to support Nintendo’s latest console. The Elden Ring Switch 2 port with Shadow of the Erdtree DLC may finally arrive in July. After performance concerns led to a delay, a retailer has posted an estimated release date for the Tarnished Edition.

A journalist may have defied the Forza Horizon 6 review embargo. Playground Games insists it wasn’t at fault for uploading a version of the racing game to Steam ahead of schedule. SteamDB later explained how a journalist is more likely to have exposed the file list and pirated the release.

The Xperia 1 VIII is launching on May 13. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has published a series of photos detailing Sony's new flagship. Features like a camera shutter button, a capacitive fingerprint scanner and Zeiss T* lens will return for the smartphones' eighth-generation release.

Huawei is about to drop a mid-range phone with a "10,000mAh+++" battery using new materials to claim the title of the industry's largest battery phone maker. Expected to debut in the mid-range Enjoy 100 series, this massive cell aims to surpass current 8,500mAh models like the Enjoy 90 Pro Max and challenge recent 10,000mAh releases from Honor and Realme.

AMD is reportedly working on a new entry-level RDNA 4 desktop GPU. The Radeon RX 9050 has leaked as a downgraded Radeon RX 9060 with slower clocks.

Here comes the latest leaks on the Insta360 Luna Ultra price and specs. Featuring a dual-cam array with a 1-inch main sensor and a detachable OLED touchscreen, the Luna Ultra aims to rival the newly announced DJI Osmo Pocket 4P (which is launching May 14) and pocket cameras from Sony and Canon.