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The battery-powered Samsung EM13DX e-paper display can replace printed signage in retail applications. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung unveils 13-inch EM13DX color e-paper display for retail signage applications

The Samsung EM13DX is a paper-like 13.3‑inch color display designed to replace printed retail signage. Its passive panel, cloud management support, and zero‑watt static image mode make it an eco-friendly alternative.

David Chien, 29 Jan 2026 07:08

David Michaud-Cromp, a level designer at Ubisoft, was reportedly suspended without pay for three days after publicly criticizing the company’s new measures on LinkedIn. (Image source: Ubisoft)

"We’re not stupid": Ubisoft suspends employee after LinkedIn post

A Ubisoft developer was reportedly suspended without pay for three days after criticizing the company’s return to a five-day office schedule in a LinkedIn post. According to Insider Gaming, Ubisoft cited a violation of the employe...

Marius Müller, 28 Jan 2026 16:16

Analysts see the design of the new Volvo EX60 as the car that Apple actually wanted to build. (Image source: Volvo)

Expert opinion: New Volvo EX60 is the true Apple car

Project Titan is history. Apple isn't building a car. But according to industry expert Matthias Schmidt, the spirit of the iPhone company lives on—in a Volvo. The automotive analyst is convinced that the new EX60 is precisely the ...

Ronald Matta, 28 Jan 2026 12:29

The efficiency gains with Panther Lake makes the ExpertBook Ultra quite special from a gaming perspective (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus ExpertBook Ultra is as fast as many entry-level gaming laptops while being half the size

The Core Ultra X7 demands just a fraction of the power of gaming laptops powered by GeForce RTX 3050 or RTX 4050 graphics while coming quite close in terms of performance when playing select titles.

Allen Ngo, 28 Jan 2026 05:59

Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is a great multimedia laptop hardly anyone knows about

Lenovo's ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is a sleek and powerful multimedia laptop, which does not use professional graphics cards. The problem is that most customers simply do not recognize the new model name.

Andreas Osthoff, 27 Jan 2026 23:50

The Starlink Mini dish that can be set anywhere. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink moving subscribers of $10/month data plan to $5 Standby Mode

Starlink is starting to push users towards more expensive basic plan tiers. After nixing the $40 Residential option coming with a Standard Kit, it's now time for the most basic Mini dish plan to go.

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Jan 2026 19:45

UK tribunal clears £656 million class-action lawsuit against Valve over Steam pricing, commissions, and overcharging users

Valve is facing a major legal battle in the UK after a £656 million class-action lawsuit against Steam was cleared to move forward. The case claims Steam’s pricing and commission rules may have caused UK gamers to pay more than th...

Abdul Haddi, 27 Jan 2026 16:18

TikTok USDS. (Symbolic image, AI generated with Nano Banana Pro)

TikTok handover proves bumpy, US cut off from the rest of the world

The transfer of TikTok's US business to the new joint venture TikTok USDS has begun amidst algorithm restarts, technical glitches and debates over privacy. The first weekend under new management was bumpy.

Marc Herter, 27 Jan 2026 10:13

Blackstone is to sell a stake in Leica Camera AG. (Image source: Leica)

Bloomberg: Leica may be sold to an investment company for over $1 billion

Leica Camera, which manufactures cameras such as the Leica M11 and the Leica Q3, is reportedly up for sale. According to the latest information, investment groups from China and Sweden are showing particular interest.

Hannes Brecher, 26 Jan 2026 17:08

Elon Musk aims to start selling Optimus robots to private customers by late 2027. (Image source: OpenAI)

Optimus as a household helper: Elon Musk plans to bring Tesla robots into private homes starting in 2027

Elon Musk plans to start selling Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus to private customers in 2027. Whether this will actually happen remains uncertain. On Reddit, at least, few believe Musk will follow through on his promise.

Marius Müller, 26 Jan 2026 15:14

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

You get what you pay for: The differences between a Lenovo ThinkPad L14 and T14 explained

When people ask which ThinkPad to buy, probably the most common answer is the ThinkPad T series and more specifically, the ThinkPad T14. But there are also other models, like the ThinkPad L14 we just reviewed. Here are the key dif...

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Jan 2026 18:00

The Lenovo ThinkPad L134 Gen 6 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

The AMD version is finally up to date: Why this Lenovo laptop is better than the ThinkPad E14

In the last few years, Lenovo always kept the ThinkPad L series confined to older AMD CPUs. With the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 AMD, this is no longer the case! Thanks to newer Krackan Point CPUs, the newest model is more attractiv...

Benjamin Herzig, 24 Jan 2026 22:26

You'll want to configure with dual-channel memory whenever possible or else you will be significantly impairing the integrated GPU (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Dynabook Tecra A65-M shows the importance of dual-channel RAM for integrated graphics performance

Integrated GPUs like the Radeon 780M or Arc 140V rely heavily on dual-channel memory for performance. Otherwise, expect graphics performance to drop by as much as 40 to 50 percent.

Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2026 20:49

Microsoft hands over BitLocker keys in the event of a court order. (Symbolic image created with Nano Banana Pro)

Cloud risk with BitLocker: Microsoft occasionally hands over BitLocker keys to the FBI

While Apple and Google stress that they cannot unlock customer devices, the situation is different with Windows encryption: Microsoft routinely hands over BitLocker keys from the cloud to law enforcement agencies.

Marc Herter, 24 Jan 2026 13:14

Ubisoft Mobile HQ studio is shown (Image source: Ubisoft with edits)

Following cancelled Ubisoft games, employees reportedly set to mass quit before layoffs

Ubisoft talent who have so far survived layoffs are openly voicing their displeasure at management. A report suggests that many are already seeking employment elsewhere. Some developers had worked on cancelled Ubisoft games, inclu...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Jan 2026 21:20

The Tecra A65-M has poor color reproduction despite its >$1000 asking price (Image source: Dynabook)

This one disadvantage really brings down the new Dynabook Tecra A65-M

The Tecra A65-M would have been a stellar budget-oriented business laptop if it weren't for its poor choice of IPS panels and lack of sRGB colors.

Allen Ngo, 23 Jan 2026 20:45

According to YouTuber der8auer, rising GPU prices are not solely the result of the memory crisis. (Image source: der8auer)

Nvidia’s "MSRP lie": Why GPU prices aren’t rising solely because of the RAM crisis

Rising RAM prices are often cited as the primary reason behind increasingly expensive graphics cards, but YouTuber der8auer argues that Nvidia’s pricing strategy may be just as significant. In a recent video, he describes what he ...

Marius Müller, 23 Jan 2026 17:21

Samsung low-power DDR5X RAM. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung raising wholesale DRAM and SSD memory prices up to 80% as gap between consumer and enterprise products widened

Samsung has warned its consumer memory product distributors that another major wholesale price hike is coming their way. Enterprise memory focus and shortage of components throughout the supply chain are the culprits.

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Jan 2026 15:45

The GeForce RTX 5060 launched in April 2025 at a starting price of $299. (Image source: Nvidia, Pixabay, edited)

30% price shock incoming as Nvidia reportedly halts RTX 5060 supply for six months

In addition to the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, Nvidia is reportedly also halting the production of the RTX 5060. The information comes on the heels of a controversy surrounding Asus first confirming the discontinuation of t...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jan 2026 11:58

PS5 console shown with two controllers (Image source: Sony Interactive Entertainment with edits)

Analyst anticipates PS6 release date delay as impressive PS5 console and game sales continue

With a financial analyst projecting stellar Q3 PS5 sales, Sony may not rush to ship new hardware. Console and software revenue suggest that gamers are content with the current generation. The company could choose to push back the ...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Jan 2026 01:28

The Viewsonic Viewboard touchscreen monitors arrive with Android 16 running on an 8-core CPU with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. (Image source: Viewsonic)

Viewsonic unveils 98" 4K Viewboard touchscreen monitor with Android 16 OS

Viewsonic has launched the 4K Viewboard series—large touchscreen displays running Android 16 OS on an 8-core CPU with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage in 55" to 98" sizes. All can be connected to computers and game consoles.

David Chien, 23 Jan 2026 00:07

Amazon will offer selected Kindle eBooks without copy protection in the future. (Image source: Perfecto Capucine)

Amazon Kindle eBooks now (partially) DRM-free

Amazon is opening up the Kindle ecosystem a little, as many Kindle eBooks can now be downloaded without copy protection, even if they were originally purchased with DRM. However, it is up to individual publishers to decide whether...

Hannes Brecher, 22 Jan 2026 20:44

Mario standing under Switch 2 in winter backdrop (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Strong December Switch 2 sales keep console on record pace, topping PS4's 1st 7 months by 35%

The Switch 2 rebounded in time to close 2025 with an impressive performance. Circana U.S. data highlights how, in December, the console brushed aside hints of declining sales. The Switch 2 is the fastest-selling console over its f...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Jan 2026 17:39

Ryzen 7 5700X is now retailing for over 70% more than its all-time-low price on Amazon. (Image source: AMD/Amazon, Pixabay, edited)

AMD Zen 3 AM4 CPU prices surge as customers flock to desktop processors with DDR4 support

The price of Zen 3 CPUs has increased dramatically over the past few months. Despite being old, desktop processors like the Ryzen 7 5700X are now sitting quite a bit above their record-low prices. This means that customers are buy...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jan 2026 12:59

Future iPhone, MacBooks, and iPads could get more expensive if TSMC implements a price increase for Apple. (Image source: Unsplash)

More expensive iPhones and MacBooks: TSMC rumored to slap Apple with biggest price increase in years

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently claimed that Nvidia had become the biggest TSMC client. This means that Apple is now the second biggest TSMC customer, which has reportedly given TSMC the confidence to raise prices for Apple silic...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jan 2026 10:38

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is promising speeds up to 6Tbps. (Image Source: Blue Origin)

Starlink's rival TeraWave promises 6-terabit satellite internet

TeraWave promises speeds of up to 6 Tbps strictly for enterprise and government clients. Unlike mass-market competitors like Starlink and Amazon Leo, TeraWave uses a specialized multi-orbit architecture and optical links to delive...

Antony Muchiri, 22 Jan 2026 09:10

Former BioWare exec: Anthem was "too big of a reach" but the studio was right to risk it

Former BioWare executive producer Mike Darrah defended the studio’s decision to pursue Anthem as a bold but ultimately overambitious experiment, rejecting widely-held contentions that BioWare should have remained a strictly single...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Jan 2026 07:36

Ubisoft ends remote work and requires employees to return to the office five days a week to "improve efficiency"

Ubisoft has announced a major internal restructure that includes canceling multiple projects and changing how its teams operate. As part of this shift, the company is also moving employees back to the office full time.

Abdul Haddi, 22 Jan 2026 03:30

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's mobile workstation ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 cuts cost at the wrong places

Lenovo's ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a mobile workstation that wants to convince with a good price-performance ratio. To keep the price down, the manufacturer saves some money in regard to the chassis stability, hinges as well as the k...

Andreas Osthoff, 21 Jan 2026 22:44

ChatGPT pushes Google aside (Symbolic picture Nano Banana Pro)

Subscribers pick ChatGPT over Google as their default gateway to the web

Artificial intelligence is increasingly eclipsing traditional search engines. A recent survey reveals that many subscribers are already using ChatGPT as their default browser homepage. This prioritization is so significant that us...

Marc Herter, 21 Jan 2026 22:38

Banner for Ubisoft games is shown (Image source: Ubisoft with edits)

After 6 cancellations, Ubisoft games will rely on "player-facing generative AI" to cut costs

Future Ubisoft games will shift from the pre-scripted events in the cancelled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. “Player-facing generative AI” aims to make every conversation with an NPC unique. Critics question whether AI tools...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Jan 2026 21:59

Some TP-Link Vigi security cameras, like the InSight S245ZI (pictured), are currently vulnerable to attackers. (Image source: TP-Link)

Many TP-Link cameras affected by security vulnerability

A range of TP-Link security cameras are affected by a security vulnerability, according to a recent statement from the brand. A list of over 60 Vigi models has appeared on a support page, which details the issue. Impacted users ar...

Polly Allcock, 21 Jan 2026 15:59

Mini dish for Starlink Roam satellite Internet plan. (Image source: SpaceX)

Deal | Starlink cuts Mini dish price 20% to its lowest ever with new roaming plan data cap

After doubling the satellite Internet data cap available with its cheapest roaming plan, Starlink has now dropped the price of a Mini dish to a record low. Residential plan users can even get it for free in certain regions.

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Jan 2026 13:50

The new Rokid AI Glasses Style (Image source Global.rokid.com)

Rokid AI Glasses Style go global as $299 screenless AI smart glasses

Rokid is launching its new AI Glasses Style globally, a $299 pair of ultra-light, screenless smart glasses that focus on voice, audio, and a 12 MP camera instead of a built-in display

Darryl Linington, 21 Jan 2026 13:48

Nvidia is launching the next-gen Vera Rubin GPUs for AI in the second half of 2026. (Image source: Unsplash)

Nvidia reportedly overtook Apple to become TSMC's biggest customer in 2025 due to exceptional Data Center revenue growth

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has revealed that Team Green overtook Apple in 2025 to become TSMC's biggest customer. Nvidia has had an excellent 2025, driven by strong demand for AI hardware, with a 62% Year-over-Year revenue growth for...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Jan 2026 11:44

Amazon brings Alexa+ to the web with Alexa.com

Amazon has launched a web-based interface for its new Alexa+ AI assistant at Alexa.com, letting Early Access users chat with Alexa in a browser much like other AI chatbots.

Darryl Linington, 21 Jan 2026 11:27

Packaging showing possible Switch 2 price increase (Image source: Nintendo of America with edits)

Switch 2 price increase to $499.99 possible according to research firm, with memory costs a factor

If Niko Partners is correct, gamers may want to purchase a Switch 2 as soon as possible. Soaring memory prices could convince Nintendo to discontinue the $449.99 option in 2026. Tariffs also continue to challenge the manufacturer,...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Jan 2026 22:19

Sony and TCL are joining forces to bolster their TV business (Image source: Sony)

Sony Bravia TVs to be co-developed by TCL

Sony Home Entertainment, the division that develops Sony Bravia TVs, home theater speaker systems and soundbars will become part of a joint venture with TCL. Sony will hold only a minority stake, which gives TCL control over the n...

Hannes Brecher, 20 Jan 2026 19:44

Xbox Cloud Gaming could soon be free. (Image source: Xbox)

Xbox Cloud Gaming could soon be free – with limitations

A reportedly unintended UI message suggests that Xbox Cloud Gaming might soon be free to use – at least for games purchased through the Microsoft Store. The service would likely be supported by ads, but there’s another catch.

Marius Müller, 20 Jan 2026 17:46

The RTX 5070 pictured here could become hard to find at a reasonable price in the coming weeks. (Image source: Nvidia, Pixabay, edited)

AMD and Nvidia to set fake MSRPs as Asus and Gigabyte reportedly raising GPU prices soon by up to 15%

A concerning report regarding the imminent increase in the price of AMD and Nvidia GPUs has come out of Taiwan. Following MSI's recent RTX 50 and RX 9000 GPU price hikes, Asus and Gigabyte are reportedly also going to implement a ...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jan 2026 12:30

A picture of the Rockstar North Edinburgh building (image source: r/gaming)

Rockstar North office reopens after boiler blast as GTA VI development remains on track

Fire crews responded to an early-morning boiler room explosion at Rockstar North’s Edinburgh headquarters, containing the blaze and securing structural damage without any reported injuries. The incident, currently believed to be c...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Jan 2026 20:37

The Dell Pro 14 Plus screen is a bit too dim for outdoor usage (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Premium price, budget display: Why Dell’s Pro 14 Plus misses the mark

When we tested the Dell Pro 14 Plus laptop, we were shocked by the quality of its screen. It is just not up to par, despite the fact that we chose the top model of the PB14255 for the German market. The worst thing: Dell has bette...

Benjamin Herzig, 19 Jan 2026 16:25

The iPhone 17 series has seen tremendous success in China. (Image source: Apple, Pixabay, edited)

Apple iPhone 17 series reportedly absolutely dominates Xiaomi 17, Vivo X300 sales in China

The Apple iPhone 17 series is reportedly dominating the sales charts in China. Apple has seemingly sold more than 17 million iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max units, combined, in less than four months since the Septe...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Jan 2026 10:17

The internals of the Dell Pro 14 Plus (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Plastic-free box, soldered guts: Dell Pro 14 Plus undercuts its green message

A few years ago, Dell introduced "Concept Luna", a modular, more repairable way to design laptop. With the latest Dell Pro 14 Plus, Dell for sure has made progress in terms of sustainability when it comes to materials and packagin...

Benjamin Herzig, 19 Jan 2026 01:43

Why are mobile workstations like the ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 not equipped with the fastest components?

Mobile workstations are often synonymous with fast components and professional graphics cards. However, many manufacturers actually do not use the fastest versions of the components, and the recently reviewed ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 i...

Andreas Osthoff, 19 Jan 2026 01:35

The Space Shuttle Challenger launching from Complex 39 (Image source: NASA via Unsplash; cropped)

Chinese firms apply to send 200,000 satellites into orbit just as Beijing accuses SpaceX of crowding

Chinese entities have submitted plans to the United Nations to launch over 200,000 internet satellites, escalating the race against SpaceX’s Starlink to secure limited orbital real estate.

Chibuike Okpara, 18 Jan 2026 23:33

The upcoming all-electric BMW M3 is also supposed to appeal to fans of the gas-powered M3 (Image source: BMW)

Electric BMW M3: Quad motor setup, 100kWh battery and 2027 launch confirmed

The upcoming BMW M3 will be all-electric and based on the "Neue Klasse" platform. The German carmaker opted for a pretty radical drivetrain concept with four electric motors and a central control unit in order to transfer the bran...

Andreas Jakobi, 17 Jan 2026 23:52