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An unexpected update: Lenovo is already replacing the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with the next gen model, the new ThinkPad P1 Gen 9. This new version is only a small update, focused mainly on internal changes.

Apart from the expensive ThinkPad P1, Lenovo also updates the less expensive ThinkPad P16s line. The new ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 has a unified design for both the AMD and Intel models, as well as dedicated Nvidia GPUs for the AMD variants for the first time.

Apple has reduced App Store commission rates in mainland China to 25%, while eligible smaller programs and some subscription commissions have fallen to 12%.

Handshake AI is recruiting improv actors for paid remote work tied to AI training, with the listing offering up to $74 per hour for unscripted collaborative sessions.

UniFi 10.2 brings new features to the controller from Ubiquiti Networks. A feature called Time Machine can track disruptions on a timeline, for example. And a troublesome device in the announcement video is cheering up the Ubiquiti community that has been dealing with issues related to Sonos.

MSI is unlikely to provide relief to buyers struggling to afford a gaming PC. At an investor briefing, it confirmed the cost of gaming laptops and desktops will climb by 15-30%. Facing astronomical memory prices, some Nvidia GPU models may become even scarcer.

No game may threaten GTA 6, but Crimson Desert could emerge as a top contender. With cutting-edge graphics, the multi-platform open-world title has drawn high interest on PC and consoles. Positive Crimson Desert previews encouraged furious pre-order Steam sales before its release date.

AdHoc Studio’s Dispatch, a choice-driven single-player narrative game from former Telltale veterans, overcame publisher skepticism and a lost publishing deal to launch via self-publishing support from Critical Role, going on to sell a mammoth 3 million copies.

Pearl Abyss's upcoming sandbox game, Crimson Desert, will feature Denuvo at launch. While the DRM has become associated with stunted performance, the studio appears to claim the game runs satisfactorily regardless.

The indie game development lead at Xbox believes Microsoft can lure creators away from Steam. In a GDC interview, Guy Richards says that supporting Project Helix means wider exposure and more sales. Most PC indie games launch on Steam, but the new Xbox console will offer cross-platform perks.

The creator of Overwatch, Jeff Kaplan, revealed in a recent podcast with Lex Fridman some of the reasons for his departure from Blizzard half a decade ago.

Google has rolled out new Gemini Workspace features for Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive, with deeper context awareness and new creation tools for paid AI users.

Valve has issued a rare public response to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit targeting loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2, arguing the mechanics are not illegal gambling under New York law. The company says the items are cosmetic, optional, and comparable to physical trading packs, while noting its efforts to curb third-party gambling and warning that the lawsuit’s push to make items non-transferable would harm consumers.

EA has laid off an undisclosed number of developers across Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive just months after Battlefield 6’s record October 2025 launch, citing a “realignment” toward live-service support.

All new TravelMate P4 and P2 models are powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 365 processor with up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Screen options include 1920 x 1200 and 2880 x 1800 IPS panels and the laptops come with Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and fingerprint sensor plus Intel vPro security.

Valve is facing two major lawsuits: one from New York Attorney General Letitia James and a federal class action led by Hagens Berman, alleging that loot boxes in titles like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 amount to unlawful gambling engineered to exploit players, including minors.

Ulefone has announced a new giveaway, with prizes including the just-launched RugKing 5 Pro and other accessories. The new giveaway will run for 15 days, ending on March 25, 2026.

Apple reportedly assembled around 55 million iPhones in India in 2025, enough to account for roughly one in four units globally as the company continues shifting production beyond China.

The Magic Bay accessories have so far been exclusive to the Lenovo ThinkBook line, but it seems like Lenovo is bringing them to the ThinkPad line: The iF Design Award has revealed the so far unannounced Lenovo ThinkPad X14 Gen 1, a new addition to the line.

An Australian retailer has denied a buyer’s request to replace a Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM kit. Despite qualifying for warranty coverage, Umart is only willing to issue a refund for the original purchase. Skyrocketing memory prices have made stores hesitate to agree to costly substitutes.

March is here and so is the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 - almost, at least. The thin premium model that is much more modular than the X1 Carbon Gen 13 can now be ordered with various Panther Lake CPUs.

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem is the fastest-selling Resident Evil in the history of the franchise. The game has sold more than 5 million copies. Alinea Analytics has now published an early estimate of Resident Evil Requiem sales by platform.

GSMA has moved its $40 4G smartphone plan into pilot markets across Africa, but rising memory prices and import taxes may make the affordability target harder to hit.

MSI's least expensive business laptop also happens to be one of the few in the category to ship with the Core Ultra 7 255H for very fast multi-thread performance.

A new analysis illustrates how some PC gamers lost patience with Sony’s cross-platform approach. More recent PlayStation exclusives also drew less interest than earlier ports. With disappointing sales, Sony may now permanently confine single-player PS5 games to its console.

The Venture 16 is much more affordable than the higher-end Prestige or Summit models from the same manufacturer, but it cuts a lot of corners in the process.

The entertainment giant claims President Trump’s tariffs delayed Switch 2 pre-orders, causing it significant financial losses and leading to a less-than-optimal launch.

With this change, users are now required to pay for higher-priced mobility tiers if they want to maintain connectivity on highways or in remote areas. SpaceX also enforced a 160 km/h speed cap on standard plans to redirect aviation users toward expensive flight subscriptions.

Anthropic has become the first American company to be designated as a supply chain risk to U.S. national security following its rift with the U.S. Department of Defense (also known as the Department of War).

Higher storage prices may be impacting the sales of Switch 2 games. A Bloomberg report describes how many buyers are balking at the cost of MicroSD Express cards. Bulky third-party titles and Game-Key Cards are quickly consuming the console’s 256GB internal drive.

Google is lowering Play Store fees and allowing alternative billing and third-party Android app stores after its antitrust dispute with Epic Games.

Lenovo's ThinkPad T series is known to be the dependable workhorse series, but with the new T14 G7 and T16 G5, Lenovo takes a bold swing: Thanks to LPCAMM2 memory, the T14 Gen 7 and T16 Gen 5 are the only laptops thus far that combine the powerful Panther Lake X7 CPUs with Intel ARC B300 graphics and upgradeable RAM.

Elon Musk has denied that Starlink is dropping the prices of its hardware and satellite Internet plans because of the upcoming increase in competition. SpaceX is still trying to amass as many new Starlink customers as possible ahead of its IPO.

Meta is reportedly testing an AI shopping tool inside Meta AI for some U.S. desktop web users, surfacing product carousels with prices and links to merchants.

OpenAI says it amended its Pentagon contract to explicitly prohibit domestic surveillance of U.S. persons, including through commercially acquired personal data, and to confirm that any NSA use would require a separate agreement.

The sub-$500 PC segment could disappear by 2028 due to surging DRAM and SSD prices. Gartner estimates that memory will account for 23% of the total bill of materials by 2026, which could make entry-level laptops increasingly unviable.

The PS5 Pro has suddenly become harder to acquire on some storefronts. Positive Resident Evil Requiem reviews and impressive tech demos could explain a rise in sales. With GTA 6 looming, revamped PSSR upscaling empowers the PlayStation console to break new performance barriers.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 6 is among the many laptops that the brand has presented at MWC 2026. It’s powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, has a 14-inch touchscreen display, and is set to start at €799.

At MWC 2026, Lenovo is announcing their newest additions to the legendary ThinkPad T series. The mainstream models Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 get a lot of love this year, as Lenovo totally redesigned them. Both will launch with AMD and Intel options.

The second generation of the T14s 2-in-1 is here, and it brings some significant changes. It gets updated to be closer to the regular Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G7, and it also includes a new built in digitizer pen - plus, naturally, Intel Panther Lake.

Laura Fryer, who helped launch the first Xbox console, has recounted a disturbing encounter during the 2004 GDC. In a hotel room with another executive, she denied a request to wear a bathrobe. After pressured to leave her position, Phil Spencer invited her to join his publishing team at Microsoft.

Gaming researcher Michael Pachter isn’t hopeful about the next Xbox console. Game Pass will be a focal point of the system, but the Ultimate tier with day-one games strains budgets. Pachter expects the console to fail unless Microsoft makes drastic changes to the subscription service.

Matrox has launched the Luma Pro Octal, which appears to be a new Intel Arc A380E-based enterprise GPU, in Japan. With a whopping eight mini DisplayPort 2.0 ports, the card can simultaneously output video to eight 5K or 4K screens.

Higher memory costs haven’t yet prompted an official Switch 2 price hike. Still, an industry consultant points out that some gamers are already paying more for the console. Matthew Ball thinks that Nintendo axed the Mario Kart World bundle to protect profits during the component shortage.

Burger King is testing an AI assistant integrated into employees’ headsets – a system designed not only to streamline operations but also to assess how friendly staff are during customer interactions. The trial has sparked strong criticism on Reddit, where many users describe the technology as AI-driven surveillance.

According to a Korean publication, Apple will now pay Samsung twice as much as it did before for LPDDR5X memory. Considering just how crucial consumer-grade RAM is for Apple's business, there appears to have been no other way to secure supply.

An AI-powered kitchen has secured first place at the Robotics Award 2026. The system is capable of preparing multiple dishes simultaneously and is designed to produce several thousand meals per day.

BenQ has released a new short throw projector, the LW830ST WXGA. Designed for business use, this laser simulation projector is said to offer up to 4,000 lumens brightness. Other features include support for multi-projector installations, a range of preset color modes and an integrated speaker.