Instead of building something, Plague Inc: Evolved is all about developing a contagious and deadly pathogen to wipe out humanity. As part of the Summer Sale on Steam, this macabre strategy game is currently available for under $1.50 for the first time.

Microsoft has revealed the first lineup of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play in July 2026. The lineup includes Tamashika, Ascend to Zero, and more!

Dell Technologies stock climbs following Donald Trump's third product endorsement in five months, intensifying ethics debates over his family-managed trust and stock purchases.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, one of the top contenders for the 2025 Game of the Year award, is discounted by 60% for the first time. The open-world RPG dispenses with dragons, magic, and fantasy, instead opting for a medieval setting that is as believable as possible. As part of the Steam Summer Sale, the role-playing game is available for $23.99 until July 9.

At its core, Oriental Empires is strongly reminiscent of the games in the Civilization series, but it also brings some exciting ideas of its own. The 4X strategy game is currently 85% off on Steam through July 9 and available at its previous best price of $4.49.

A relatively affordable smartwatch from Amazfit is receiving a new software update. Beyond standard bug fixes, the firmware introduces several new features to the Amazfit Active 3 Premium.

Cornelius Fudge is one of the more controversial characters in the Harry Potter universe. Now, HBO actor Bertie Carvel has spoken for the first time about his interpretation of the Minister for Magic. To him, Fudge is less of a coward than a traumatized politician.

A developer is giving his home AI, Hana, a physical body one sensor at a time, starting from a self-correcting spatial camera map to health attachments (like a pulse oximeter), with hardware-level safety limits blocking anything serious, like autonomous control of water valves and gates.

A new teaser for Ayaneo's upcoming handheld hints at the device being a modern reimagining of Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. This tracks considering Ayaneo has already released devices based on the original Game Boy and Game Boy Micro handhelds.

Valve's new Steam Machine drivers for Windows are now made official. The set includes drivers for all major components, and their release is in line with Valve's PC-first approach to gaming hardware.

It’s not just Samsung and Xiaomi anymore — Honor is also working on a more compact and wider foldable, which is likely intended to compete with Apple’s iPhone Ultra, set to launch this September. As a leaker recently revealed, the specs and price goal seem to point to a flagship device. Regarding battery size, Honor apparently aims to outperform the entire competition once again.

Following Sony's announced end to disc-based releases, a Reddit discussion has fundamentally called the PlayStation 6 into question. Many fans see the shift to purely digital games as the decisive break from the traditional console, though not everyone shares this view.

Anyone looking for a new camera might want to take a look at Kodak's instant cameras. These are currently available at a discount rate – some with a large supply of photo paper.

Digital Chat Station, a reliable leaker, has hinted that the HyperOS 4 update may be around the corner. It will be based on Android 17, and Xiaomi could move more towards "liquid glass" UI.

The RTX 5060-powered MSI Katana 15 HX gaming laptop is now on sale on Amazon at a $185 discount. The resulting price makes the Katana 15 HX a good deal considering the performance of the GPU, the 16-core CPU, and the 165 Hz QHD display.

There is currently a discussion on Reddit about alleged Half-Life 3 screenshots that are said to have come from a Discord server associated with Gabe Follower. While most people doubt the authenticity of the images, it cannot be completely ruled out.

Nothing has launched the Ear (3a) at €99, succeeding the Ear (a) with a 12 mm driver, 45 dB ANC, LDAC Hi-Res Audio, and two new features: Audio Snapshot for capturing media clips on the fly, and Call Recording for hands-free meeting capture.

Seiko has announced three new Presage cocktail automatics in Japan — the HCB001J, HCB002J, and HCB003J — priced at ¥68,200 each (~$421). All run the 4R35 calibre in a 38.5 mm stainless steel case with Hardlex crystal.

Nothing has launched the Phone (4b) as the first product of a new series. Combining features from the Phone (4a) and Phone (4a) Pro, the new phone has a large AMOLED display, a Snapdragon processor, and the largest battery in a Nothing smartphone.

A new rumor points to the iPhone Air 2 shipping with a battery above 3,500mAh, which is slightly bigger than the 3,149mAh on the iPhone Air. The phone will also reportedly feature the 2nm A20 Pro chip and dual rear cameras. Separately, YouTuber John Prosser has shared render images and specifications suggesting a titanium build, a new Lavender color option and a smaller Face ID camera, with the phone expected in early 2027.

BenQ is launching a brand-new monitor series with the PD2732U. The 4K monitor is designed to offer an attractive price-to-performance ratio, featuring a color-accurate panel, Thunderbolt 4, and BenQ’s convenient Hotkey Puck.

First hands-on images of Casio's July lineup are here, covering the A130WE retro digital in green and cream, the five-piece EFK-200 Edifice Automatic with its textured forged-carbon dials, and the all-new analog-only Pro Trek PRJ-01 with carabiner strap.

Hotta Studio rolls out Neverness to Everness Version 1.2 "999 Nights," featuring the global Steam launch, Warren Continent expansion, and Shinku's banner.

Apple is apparently using the new smart home features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 to market an expensive subscription, as the company has now confirmed that Apple Intelligence for Home is available only to customers who have signed up for the most expensive iCloud+ subscription.

After the news of Xbox initiating a massive round of layoffs dropped, speculation grew around layoffs at major studios. It has come to light that, in addition to smaller studios, iconic developer ID Software has also been hit hard by the latest round of job cuts. However, the situation could become even more disappointing for fans of Doom.

Citizen has unveiled two new Eco-Drive chronographs that put a dressier spin on the AT2600 series. The AT2604-56H and AT2604-56X combine textured dials, gold-tone accents, and solar-powered movements. The duo is now available in parts of Asia, with no word yet on a wider global release.

Vivo has officially unveiled the Y500 4G smartphone in Nepal and Pakistan. The phone features a 120 Hz AMOLED panel, a Unisoc T7300 chipset, a 50 MP main camera, and a large 8,100 mAh battery with 44 W wired charging.

With the Galaxy S27 Pro, Samsung is planning a more affordable and compact version of the Galaxy S27 Ultra for early 2027, which will likely inherit most of the Ultra’s features but will do without the S Pen of the Galaxy S27 Ultra. However, an industry report suggests that Samsung is also planning to expand the share of Exynos chips in their smartphone portfolio.

Timex has launched the END. x Timex 1981 Reissue Inspired watch in the US for $199. It's a collaboration with menswear retailer END. that revives 1980s tennis watch styling. The compact 35mm stainless steel case features an ice-blue sunray dial, applied markers and 50 meters of water resistance.

The Legion Y700 Infinite is set to launch in China as a small-sized gaming tablet with an OLED display. Lenovo recently showcased the tablet's design, and now it has detailed the device's cellular features.

Leaked images reveal LEGO Pokémon set 72154, 'Iconic Trainer Moments: Poké Ball,' a 2,343-piece openable Poké Ball hiding a two-level diorama with Professor Oak's lab. Priced at $299.99, it reportedly launches October 1 with the first-ever Pokémon minifigures.

As the surveillance state in the U.S. grows, more people are finding themselves wrongly accused of crimes they did not commit. Unfortunately, the 7-year-old Flock company leading the charge has taken a hands-off approach to deal with it.

Lenovo has launched a new version of a popular 16-inch gaming laptop globally. Now paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, the Legion Pro 5 16AFR10 also comes with a 240 Hz OLED display that delivers 1,100 nits peak brightness. Lenovo includes an 80 Wh battery and a 55 W AMD processor, too.

The AMD Ryzen AI Halo mini PC has found itself listed on MicroCenter's website, ready to hit shelves on the 10th of July. Powered by a monstrous Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU with a powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU, the Halo mini PC is set to be a formidable gaming and local LLM powerhouse.

Well-known AI assistants got a memory in 2026. They remember how you work and what matters to you beyond individual chats. What ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can do with it, how you stay in control, and why Gemini can remember preferences but cannot access the Google data of European users.

Citizen Hong Kong has listed two new Tsuyosa 60 automatic references — the NK0022-50A in gold-tone with a white guilloché dial at HK$4,380, and the NK0030-51X in silver-tone with a teal guilloché dial at HK$3,980. Both run the Cal.8310 with a 60-hour power reserve.

Hideo Kojima warned that Sony’s reported plan to end PlayStation physical disc production in 2028 reflects a broader shift that could weaken consumer ownership of games and films.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is expected to be the company’s next flagship smartphone. A new leak has now revealed key details of the upcoming device.

Minisforum has released a new mini-PC globally. Powered by an Intel Core i9-13900HK and up to 32 GB of RAM, the Minisforum NAB9S also contains dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and three USB Type-C ports. Minisforum claims to have included an upgraded cooling system too, all for under $400 as a barebones system.

Advocates of physical media are suffering from an unusual PSN profile bug. For some PS5 games, consoles may no longer accurately display hours played. The problem is likely related to a previously known issue, rather than PlayStation ending support for discs.

Released on April 30, 2018, The Forest is a survival horror game currently available for less than $5, where you must survive on a mysterious island while searching for your missing son. However, this island is filled with dangers.

Dune adds three buttons to an Apple MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. These buttons are said to be particularly smart, as their function adapts to the app currently in use. With an aluminum body weighing just 50 grams and smart software, Dune is marketed as a MacBook upgrade.

Sony has officially confirmed that a brand-new compact camera featuring a nearly 26x optical zoom will be released in a few days. A teaser video hints at a number of unexpected new features.

MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first device with Intel's dedicated handheld SoC, which easily beats the competition. The combination of the Arc G3 Extreme CPU and the Arc B390 iGPU reaches a completely new level of performance. Even AMD's current Ryzen Z2 Extreme does not stand a chance in a direct performance comparison.

The Wall Street Journal revealed how Xbox Game Pass price increases impacted subscriber counts. With around 30 million users, it shed 4 million gamers since 2024. Aiming for 77 million subscribers by 2026, the service’s underperformance is a factor in recent Microsoft layoffs.

The Nikon DL compact camera with a large sensor was scrapped before its launch. Now the camera could make a comeback, offering buyers a choice of two lenses, each of which could be paired with a 1-inch sensor.

Many e-bikes are receiving new features via a Bosch software update for various mid-drive systems. A key addition is adjustable drivetrain preloading, which reduces response delays and improves control, especially in demanding situations.

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch ThinkPad with modern AMD processors. Available internationally, the ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 can also be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz display and a 64 Wh battery. Lenovo's 16-inch laptop is relatively lightweight, too.