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The global EV market is currently breaking all records and growing at an unprecedented pace. Latest data analyses impressively demonstrate how rapidly electromobility is establishing itself around the globe, and why traditional internal combustion engine vehicles are increasingly falling behind EVs.

Since May 13, Figure 03 humanoid robots in San José have been sorting parcels almost continuously on camera – and the stream seems to hold a surprising fascination for viewers. Due to the high level of interest, it has now been running for over a week instead of the originally planned eight hours.

Microsoft appears to be removing the expansion port from new Xbox controllers without making an official announcement. For many players, the change will likely go unnoticed. Users of chatpads, headset adapters or older accessories, however, may be left behind.

Yesterday, Red Hat Inc. unleashed Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 and 9.8, two updates that push the current and legacy branches of this operating system one step forward. Thanks to them, the users now enjoy simplified hybrid cloud management, improved security capabilities that include protection from quantum computing risks, and more.

A poisoned VS Code extension linked to the TanStack supply chain attack breached GitHub, OpenAI, and Mistral AI, exposing 3,800 internal repositories and developer credentials.

Adata, TeamGroup, Micron and other Taiwan-based memory firms are raising about $880 million through debt and equity to secure NAND and DRAM inventory as prices surge. Despite record revenues and strong demand, manufacturers are racing to stockpile chips amid tightening supply and looming shortages.

Mass production instead of endless testing phases: Xpeng leaves the global competition behind and sends its first production-ready L4 robotaxi onto the streets to challenge Tesla. The Chinese tech giant is completely ditching expensive LiDAR sensors and high-definition maps for its flagship.

For reception areas, banks, healthcare facilities, service counters and open-plan offices: Philips has introduced a business monitor that can be viewed from both sides. Thanks to two integrated displays in a single screen, employees can directly present information to customers sitting on the opposite side of the monitor.

Gamers may have begun to shy away from the now more expensive PS5. U.S. April data highlights a 30% decline in PlayStation console sales compared to the previous year. Before the impending Switch 2 price increase, Nintendo’s handheld extended its lead over the competition.

The crisis-ridden automotive supplier Bosch has secured a lucrative major order from Mercedes-Benz for electric motors. Into the 2030s, the Stuttgart-based company will supply electric drive units for the upcoming generation of electric vehicles. The deal serves as an important signal during a period of massive job cuts.

Recreate Games cancels Party Animals' AI video contest after 57.3% of players voted to end it, following a Steam review bomb that dropped ratings to Mostly Negative.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick revealed that the company spent an additional $50 million and delayed the original Borderlands by more than a year so Gearbox could replace its gritty, realistic look with the cel-shaded style now associated with the franchise. Zelnick described the decision as risky and unconventional, but said it was crucial to turning Borderlands into a hit.

Some backers are abandoning the chipmakers profiting from the AI boom. Considered a safer long-term investment, Nintendo stock is enjoying a resurgence. The Switch 2 price increase announcement initially impacted shares, which had already declined since the console’s release date.

Some PS5 price increases mitigated the expenses resulting from IEEPA tariffs. With the U.S. Supreme Court invalidating those fees, gamers want Sony to refund consumers. A new lawsuit follows a similar complaint made against Nintendo over higher Switch console costs.

Fenix has introduced the LR50R V2.0, a new version of its particularly powerful flashlight. Battery capacity has been increased to the point where it could cause issues when traveling by plane. A display is also onboard.

Casio's Sound division has been losing millions for years, and the company's own recovery plan tells the full story — staff cuts, market retreats, and a break-even target that's still three years away.

Sports car manufacturer Porsche is pulling the emergency brake and parting ways with three subsidiaries, leaving more than 500 employees without a job. The hardest hit is the e-bike development division, which is being completely shut down. Under CEO Michael Leiters, Porsche is refocusing on its core business to combat falling profits and weak demand.

Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 paid out over $908,000 across 39 zero-days in two days, with Microsoft Exchange compromised for $200,000 and Windows 11 hacked four times.

Casio's retro watch lineup, led by decades-old models like the A159 and MTP-1302, is driving a massive profit surge for the company — with net profit more than doubling last year on the back of Gen Z's vintage obsession.

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.

An escalating dispute over bonus payments is forcing Samsung to resort to contingency plans, as Samsung's semiconductor production will be shut down for at least 18 days due to a strike if no agreement can be reached before then.

Foxconn confirmed a ransomware attack on North American factories after Nitrogen claimed to steal 8TB of data including Apple, Nvidia, and Intel project documentation.

At first glance, it looks like the Power Loader from Aliens, but the Unitree GD01 is a real robot that, according to the manufacturer, is intended as a civilian vehicle or transportation platform.

Sony executive Christian Svensson said third-party games are central to PlayStation’s value, arguing that the console depends on a strong, diverse content library rather than hardware alone. He defended Sony’s 30% PlayStation Store commission as funding ecosystem support, citing more than 120 projects backed this generation and a continued push to attract developers to the platform.

(Update: Minor clarification) Consumer rights advocate Louis Rossmann criticized EA for continuing to sell Dead Space 2 on Steam despite its legacy DRM limiting users to five activations and the removal of the tool once used to reset them. The dispute highlights growing frustration over digital ownership, unsupported DRM, and claims that such practices push paying customers toward piracy to access games they already bought.

Nightmare-Eclipse has released YellowKey, a fully BitLocker encrypted disk bypass for vulnerable Windows 11 and Server systems. The hack leverages code left behind in the WinRE recovery environment to unlock encrypted disks without knowledge of the encryption keys.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 is the newest 14-inch model of the well-known ThinkPad T series. We have finally received a review sample.

A humanoid robot that can vacuum, fold laundry and unload the dishwasher sounds like the future arriving in your living room. The 1X NEO is meant to make exactly that a reality in 2026. However, there is one major catch.

Aotos appears to be filling a gap in the market with its hybrid e-bike and lightweight electric motorcycle. The Flux X26, currently available from around $1,200, has been so well received that its Kickstarter campaign has already raised more than 20 times its original funding goal. In Germany, however, the hybrid bike could be legally tricky.

eBay has rejected GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s unsolicited $56 billion takeover bid, calling the proposal financially risky, insufficiently credible, and unnecessary for a company it says is already delivering sustainable growth. Cohen, however, has vowed to keep pursuing the deal despite concerns over debt, funding gaps, and investor skepticism, declaring that he is “not going away.”

Aaron Paul is the latest in a star-studded cast for Amazon’s Fallout series, which is expected to release season 3 in 2027, with details of his role still undisclosed.

Lenovo has officially unveiled a new addition to their ThinkPad line: The ultralight Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 7, which has a starting weight of less than 1 kg. The new model launches with both AMD Ryzen 400 and Intel Panther Lake CPUs.

We normally describe Lenovos ThinkPad L series as affordable laptops, but this is getting more difficult. The new Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 and ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 have a starting price unheard of before.

A new era of accidental "butt dials" is about to land after Google's annoucement during The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026 that new and enhanced Gemini Intelligence AI features will be added to Android OS. The AI will have the ability to use apps and the web browser autonomously, including placing orders using personal information and sending messages with photos.

The German game charts for April 2026 show a lot of movement at the top. Soccer game EA Sports FC 26 and sci-fi newcomer Pragmata dominate the latest sales analysis for PC and consoles.

Google's GTIG has confirmed the first zero-day exploit developed by AI, targeting 2FA in a web admin tool. A mass exploitation campaign was disrupted before it launched.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is pushing a $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay, criticizing its leadership as disengaged and accusing executives of “just milking it.” Cohen says he is prepared to run eBay without a salary, cut nearly $2 billion in costs, and reshape the marketplace into a stronger rival to Amazon.

Sony has still not announced a release date for the PS6 – and that may be intentional. High RAM and SSD prices, a still-profitable PS5 and the looming launch of GTA 6 could make a later release more attractive. However, Microsoft’s next Xbox generation means Sony is not entirely without pressure.

Takashi Tezuka, the longtime Nintendo designer and director behind major entries in Mario, Zelda, Yoshi, and other landmark franchises, will retire on June 26, 2026, after 42 years with the company. His departure marks the close of a defining chapter in Nintendo history, highlighting the legacy of a key creative partner who helped turn some of gaming’s most influential ideas into enduring classics.

The FCC has extended a waiver allowing software and firmware updates for existing foreign-made routers and drones, including TP-Link routers and DJI drones, until January 1, 2029. The decision, framed as a public safety measure, preserves security patches and bug fixes for millions of devices while broader national security restrictions and legal challenges continue.

Exclusive Hitoshi Sakimoto settles a 29-year debate exclusively with Notebookcheck: Final Fantasy Tactics is a rock record. We also got a chance to discuss his London Game Music Festival 2026 debut, made possible by the Game Music Foundation's efforts.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price hike in Japan has produced a surge in console sales. Reminiscent of its launch, jam-packed retailers are again waging war against scalpers. The changes take effect much sooner than in other regions, with buyers suffering a higher percentage increase.

OpenAI has launched GPT-Realtime-2, GPT-Realtime-Translate, and GPT-Realtime-Whisper through its Realtime API, now generally available for production voice agents.

(Update: Restrictions lifted) GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen’s attempt to buy eBay took an unusual turn after his newly created seller account, used to auction personal memorabilia and promote the bid, was temporarily suspended for suspicious activity.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says he is “deeply disappointed” by BioShock 4’s prolonged delay, citing years lost to creative directions that failed to work. The troubled Cloud Chamber project has since undergone an internal review, layoffs, and leadership changes as 2K attempts to refocus the long-awaited sequel.

CCP Games is independent again, but it has also ceased to exist. The developer of the single-shard MMO Eve Online has changed its name as part of its separation from South Korea's Pearl Abyss. At the same time, Eve Online is set to be used in a controlled way for AI research by Google.

Anyone currently shopping for a discounted ZimaCube system could easily fall for a tempting offer. The website zimaproducts.com lists several Zima systems at prices far below market value — but according to manufacturer IceWhale, the site is a scam. What makes it especially concerning: the fake store apparently uses real product images and familiar Zima branding.