A new and particularly compact board can be used to connect various sensors and actuators, and it comes with an SoC based on the RISC-V architecture. As usual, the WeAct CH32V006F8U6 is programmed via USB Type-C and can also be powered over USB.

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch in September this year alongside a couple other new devices, one of them being the iPhone Air 2, at least that’s what it seems for now. The iPhone 18, on the other hand, will come out next year.

In our review, Vivo’s gaming flagship performs well in many areas. We are somewhat more critical of the iQOO 15 Ultra’s actual standout feature, however, since its practical benefit in everyday use is limited.

Vivo is not only capable of making flagship phones with fantastic photo quality. Even a gaming phone beats the camera systems of rivals from Apple and Samsung, which now feel dated. Our iQOO 15 Ultra review makes clear why the company currently leads our best-of list.

The Arduino UNO Media Carrier is a new expansion board that is relatively affordable and is intended to significantly expand the capabilities of compatible developer boards and single-board computers. As the name suggests, the focus is primarily on media functions.

The Crimson Desert platinum trophy demands an enormous time commitment. Even so, PS5 players are gradually becoming Pywel Legends after devoting hundreds of hours to the game. The size of the maps and the variety of side activities make the 35 achievements more intimidating.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 will be available in the market starting April 22, but it looks like pricing for the CPU has already leaked. The chip touts 13% performance uplift in some tasks compared to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, but the leaked price tag seems a bit exorbitant.

A multitude of Google Pixel smartphones have been unable to boot into Android after installing the March 2026 update. Google has acknowledged the issue and says it is working on a fix.

The Murena project has just pushed the /e/OS mobile platform to version 3.6. This update is the first one with Android 16 as its base and comes with improved search capabilities, multiple tweaks and fixes, as well as a much better software center.

GameMT's latest gaming handheld relies on a modular gamepad that can be magnetically attached to a display module or smartphone, making the E5 ModX more versatile than most of its competitors.

According to insiders, a new Star Fox game for Switch 2 could launch as early as summer 2026 – and apparently turn out quite differently than expected. Rumors from last year were revisited on the VGC podcast, including hints at a more humorous tone, which could point to a noticeable shift in direction for Star Fox.

Anyone in the mood for some uncomplicated co-op shooting can currently pick up Killing Floor, one of the best-known survival shooters, at its best price on Steam. The game also includes a single-player mode and still feels almost tailor-made for a quick shooter session on the go.

Artemis II breaks the historic record of Apollo 13: After more than half a century, the NASA crew in the Orion spacecraft is traveling further from Earth than any crewed mission in history.

Former Rockstar Games audio designer Robb Carr says Grand Theft Auto VI is likely to reuse and expand systems from Red Dead Redemption 2, citing how GTA V adapted RDR’s Dead Eye into character abilities. He suggests GTA VI could similarly incorporate RDR2-style realism and reactive world mechanics, such as reputation-driven NPC behavior, while emphasizing he has no insider details and is only speculating.

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion shows how flexible a mid-range smartphone can be today, as color, battery size, and storage configuration can all be chosen based on individual needs. Our summary of the test results explains which version is worth considering and where the limitations are.

Sony’s latest PlayStation Store charts for Southeast Asia show Crimson Desert leading Asia’s PS5 downloads in March 2026, with Red Dead Redemption 2 topping PS4.

The maiden flight of China’s Tianlong-3 has ended in failure. The rocket from private space company Space Pioneer lifted off successfully on April 3, 2026, but did not reach its planned orbit. The debut mission therefore marks a technical setback for one of China’s most ambitious private space projects.

Pokémon Champions launches on April 8, and anyone who wants to stay competitive from day one should start preparing now. One useful starting point is an unofficial list of available Pokémon compiled by Bulbagarden.

Not only is Garmin soon to launch a rival product to Whoop 5.0, Polar Loop and the Amazfit Helio Strap, but Google's subsidiary brand Fitbit is also planning a fitness wearable without a display. This can now be seen in advance in several videos.

Nova Roma launched in Early Access on Steam on March 26 and is available with a 20% introductory discount until April 9. The city builder takes players to antiquity, where they build a Roman island settlement as the empire falls into decline.

At GTC 2026, Nvidia presented a possible answer to the VRAM crisis in modern games: with Neural Texture Compression, memory usage in a demo drops from 6.5 GB to 970 MB while maintaining nearly identical image quality. The technology is giving the community hope, but it is also fueling criticism of Nvidia’s past VRAM strategy.

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar has reportedly raised concerns about Sam Altman’s 2026 IPO target and the scale of the company’s planned spending, according to Reuters citing The Information.

The NASA Artemis Watch 2.0 looks like a futuristic version of the Fallout Pip-Boy, but is a fully functional smartwatch with activity tracking. The watch is programmable and can therefore be expanded with new watch faces and apps.

In Turkey, McDonald’s is offering a quirky “Pro Gamer Menu” that includes a Big Mac, fries, Coke, onion rings and the anti-AFK tool “Archie.” While Reddit users see the promotion as a funny marketing gimmick, many think the price of around $12 is too high.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S26+ are significantly slower in Europe than their US counterparts, as the Exynos 2600 is in some cases significantly slower than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and consumes even more power.

Samsung is reportedly preparing a fourth member of the Galaxy S27 series. The new Galaxy S27 Pro is rumored to slot between the Galaxy S27 Plus and the Galaxy S27 Ultra. With four new Galaxy S27 smartphones, Samsung will have the same number of smartphones in their premier lineup as the Apple iPhone lineup.

A reliable leaker has compared the clock speed and IPC uplift of Intel Nova Lake and AMD Zen 6 CPU architectures. If the leaker's report is correct, Intel might finally be able to take the performance crown from AMD in all workloads, including gaming.

ZTE has released a smart display in China that is similar to the LG StanbyME. However, ZTE's FreeScreen F10 has a SIM card slot for a 5G SIM and a built-in battery that offers up to 12 hours of use.

The RedMagic has a new flagship Android gaming tablet on the way, and now there's a window for its release. In addition, it has been confirmed that the tablet will get an international version that will be released later.

Lower DDR5 prices at some retailers aren’t rattling the DRAM giant Samsung. A Korean report discusses how customers are paying more than in Q1 2026 for long-term contracts. If demand from AI data centers remains steady, smartphones, laptops, and consoles may stretch budgets further.

The Oppo Find X9 series is a flagship camera-focused smartphone lineup. The company will soon launch two new models, including the Find X9 Ultra and the Find X9s Pro. A recent leak has detailed the Find X9s Pro's camera specifications.

Samsung has announced it is winding up its Messages app. The announcement also informs users to switch to Google Messages which has a handful of upgrades.

Dreamscaper is an action RPG that offers two different gameplay modes, allowing you to face numerous enemies and discover Cassidy’s story. Improve your skills and unlock upgrades to become stronger and overcome your nightmares.

Whether you're a fan of arcade brawlers or games with emotionally rich storylines, Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut has players covered. With fans considering it the perfect entry point for beginners, curious players can snag it at an all-time low price.

Amazon has dropped the price of the top-rated Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones to their near-historical low price. The headphones offer adaptive 8-microphone noise cancellation, Hi-Res Audio music playback, and DSEE Extreme AI music enhancement.

CheckMag When HP invited me to New York for their HP Imagine 2026, I expected to hear about AI and see some new business laptops. I did not expect the HP Dimension with Google Beam, which blew me away.

Nixxes Software could be dramatically impacted if Sony released fewer titles on Steam. The studio, which develops PlayStation PC ports, recently updated its company description. Despite the rumors, it emphasizes success in making PS5 exclusives multiplatform games.

200MP photos from what is currently probably the best camera flagship phone on the market go up against 24MP shots from a Sony Alpha A7 III setup with a Sony 24-70 lens. Which one comes out ahead in which areas can be judged by anyone based on the available original images.

The Baseus PicoGo Air is a new slim power bank that the company has launched in China. It measures 6.9mm thick and supports 15W magnetic wireless charging and 22.5W wired fast charging. The launch price is CNY 299, around $43.44

Capcom has brought the original Resident Evil trilogy alongside Breath of Fire IV to Steam for $4.99 each, using the same enhanced versions previously sold on GOG with upgraded audio, controls, and display options. The release, however, is drawing criticism for adding Capcom’s Enigma DRM, which users link to past performance problems and current Steam Deck compatibility issues, including input glitches, video playback inconsistencies, and missing cloud saves.

Astronomers have revealed an image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope showing the evolution of the Crab Nebula over 25 years. And this allows scientists to better understand these structures, which remain very mysterious.

Apple’s developer releases page now lists iOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) and iPadOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) as build 23F5043k, replacing the original March 30 beta 1 seed.

A PSP enthusiast has submitted a 333-piece LEGO Ideas recreation of Sony’s original PSP-1000, accurately capturing its distinctive curves, controls, and screen, using legal building techniques and detailed parts such as the power slider and charging port. The model also includes a retractable UMD tray with a demo disc and must reach 10,000 supporters on LEGO Ideas after surpassing 700 votes since its April 1, 2026 launch to be considered for an official release.

The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H is now official, and essentially, it's a comparable processor to the X9 388H, but with a slightly lowered Max Turbo Frequency. It even retains the capable Arc B390 iGPU but strips enterprise features.

Claude AI is giving away free credits as a likely gesture of goodwill following recent issues. Depending on their subscription tier, customers can receive $20 (approx. €17), $100 (approx. €85), or $200 (approx. €170) at no extra cost. Additionally, a discount of up to 30% for purchasing extra usage is also available.

Fight 4 Your Friends is one of the new bundles on Humble Bundle. It has a total of six games that are playable on the Steam Deck, and all are designed for co-op play. The entire collection is worth over $278 at retail, but it can be purchased for $10.

Microsoft is establishing Copilot as its primary AI brand for Windows, Microsoft 365 and GitHub. However, the terms of use, warnings, and disclaimers for each Copilot differ. By doing this, the Redmond-based tech giant is undermining trust in its own AI tool.

Evergreen Valley: The Parkour Game is now free on the Epic Games Store until April 8, down from $2.99. The single-player platformer features casual exploration elements with punishing resets and low system requirements.