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fromEngadget
1 day ago

Engadget review recap: DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Recteq X-Fire Pro and Alienware 27 QD-OLED

The latest review roundup features a pocket cam, a smart grill, drones, a vacuum, and a gaming display.
Games
fromWIRED
1 day ago

'Saros' Shows Off the PS5's DualSense Tricks

Saros utilizes haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to enhance storytelling and gameplay experience on the PlayStation 5.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

A Surprise PlayStation DRM Issue Is Worrying Fans

Sony has reportedly implemented a new DRM system requiring online validation for digital purchases every 30 days on PS4 and PS5.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The US gets the worst phones

Apple and Samsung's slow innovation has created a gap in the US smartphone market compared to global competitors.
Digital life
fromCGMagazine
2 days ago

The Living Room Is Tech's Next Battleground

The living room is evolving into a strategic digital space, with TVs becoming integrated platforms for media, commerce, and user engagement.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Honor MagicPad3 Pro 12.3" announced with 165Hz OLED, SD 8 Gen 5 and 10,100mAh battery

Honor has launched the MagicPad3 Pro 12.3
featuring an OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and MagicOS 10.
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

How I doubled my GPU efficiency without buying a single new card

During prompt processing, the H100s were running at 92% compute utilization. Tensor cores fully saturated. Exactly what you want to see on a $30K GPU.
Business intelligence
Graphic design
fromKotaku
5 days ago

I Love Low-Effort Tomodachi Life Creations, Like A Single Pea On A Plate

Impatience can lead to embracing low-effort creativity in games like Tomodachi Life.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

PlayStation's age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles

"Beginning June 2026, if you have not completed age verification, you can continue playing on PlayStation, but some features won't be available until you verify your age."
Privacy technologies
#nintendo-switch
#steam-deck
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

New Tools Should Help Get Games Running Better On Steam Deck

Valve is enhancing Steam Deck performance data for developers of Verified games to improve game optimization on the platform.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

How Long Will Players Have To Wait For The Steam Deck 2?

The Steam Deck 2 may be delayed due to RAM issues, while the Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets box office records despite mixed reviews.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

New Tools Should Help Get Games Running Better On Steam Deck

Valve is enhancing Steam Deck performance data for developers of Verified games to improve game optimization on the platform.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

How Long Will Players Have To Wait For The Steam Deck 2?

The Steam Deck 2 may be delayed due to RAM issues, while the Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets box office records despite mixed reviews.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

Turtle Beach's Command Series puts touchscreens right where your hands already are - Yanko Design

The KB7 is the flagship, a tenkeyless board with a 4.3-inch Command Touch Display built into it. Think of it as a Stream Deck fused onto your keyboard, letting you swap profiles, trigger macros, manage audio, or push OBS scene changes with a tap.
Gadgets
Games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

New PS5 Update Is Out Now, And It Doesn't Even Mention Stability

The PS5 firmware update 26.03-13.20.00 adds more emojis and improves message usability without enhancing system stability.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Anbernic's new handheld is a pocket-friendly Android device with a swiveling screen

The handheld's screen swivels using a 'self-developed ultra-thin alloy hinge built for lasting durability.' Even companies like Nintendo sometimes struggle with keeping moving parts durable on their devices, so hopefully Anbernic has come up with a hinge design that will last.
Wearables
Apple
fromWGB
5 days ago

Apple's New CEO Won't Make Games-But He Might Make Macs Worth Gaming On

John Ternus has been appointed as Apple's next CEO, potentially advancing Mac gaming despite not aiming to compete with major consoles.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids and adults to screens

Social media companies are liable for harming children through addictive design features similar to those in gambling.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra key specs and launch date revealed, will get a dedicated gaming controller

OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra launches in China on April 28, featuring a gaming controller and high-end specifications.
#xbox
fromWGB
2 days ago
Video games

Xbox Issues "We Are Xbox" Open Letter, Will "Reevaluate" Approach To Exclusives

fromWGB
3 days ago
Video games

Microsoft Gaming Is Dead, Xbox Gaming Is Back Says New Report

Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief is 'reevaluating' exclusive games

Xbox is reevaluating its strategy on exclusivity and game releases, focusing on daily active players as a new priority.
Video games
fromWGB
2 days ago

Xbox Issues "We Are Xbox" Open Letter, Will "Reevaluate" Approach To Exclusives

Asha Sharma plans significant changes for Xbox, including a reevaluation of exclusivity and addressing player frustrations.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

'We Are Xbox': read the memo defining Microsoft's gaming future

Xbox has evolved to connect over 500 million players but faces challenges in features, pricing, and meeting new player expectations.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Microsoft Gaming Is Dead, And Xbox Is Back (Again)

Xbox reverts to its original name, scrapping the Microsoft Gaming branding to strengthen its identity and address recent challenges.
Video games
fromWGB
3 days ago

Microsoft Gaming Is Dead, Xbox Gaming Is Back Says New Report

Asha Sharma is implementing significant changes at Xbox, including a rebranding back to Xbox Gaming and a price reduction for Game Pass.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Microsoft brings Xbox back, scraps Microsoft Gaming

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is rebranding Microsoft Gaming back to Xbox to prioritize the gaming division's identity and correct previous strategic mistakes.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
5 days ago

I've Tested Gaming Laptops for Over a Decade. This Is What I Think You Should Buy

Gaming laptops have evolved significantly, offering powerful performance and sleek designs, making them viable alternatives to desktop PCs.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

What my zen week with a virtual power-washer taught me about gaming and life | Imogen West-Knights

Simulation games have surged in popularity, with a market growth from $4.86bn in 2020 to an expected $21bn by 2030.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Lenovo vs. Dell: My buying advice after testing dozens of laptops from both

Dell focuses on design for creatives, while Lenovo emphasizes practicality and value.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Best Chromebooks Are Doing Their Best to Course Correct

Chromebooks can be a viable option for budget-conscious consumers seeking quality laptops under $500.
#framework
fromWIRED
4 days ago
Gadgets

Framework Has a Better, More Take-Apart-Able Laptop

Framework announced the 13-inch Laptop 13 Pro, featuring improved battery life, a touchscreen, and modular design for easy upgrades.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago
Gadgets

Framework's first eGPUs turn its laptop into a desktop PC

Framework introduces the OCuLink Dev Kit for external GPU support, targeting power users with advanced connectivity options.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Framework Has a Better, More Take-Apart-Able Laptop

Framework announced the 13-inch Laptop 13 Pro, featuring improved battery life, a touchscreen, and modular design for easy upgrades.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Framework's first eGPUs turn its laptop into a desktop PC

Framework introduces the OCuLink Dev Kit for external GPU support, targeting power users with advanced connectivity options.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The Lenovo Legion Go S is RAMageddon's latest victim

Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld has seen a dramatic price increase, with some models nearly doubling since launch.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The surprise hit Nex Playground is the latest console to get a price hike

The rising costs of memory and storage components are unsustainable for consumer electronics companies.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Microsoft Investigating Why Some Xbox 360 Games Don't Work On Series X

Xbox Support is investigating issues preventing some Xbox Series X users from launching select Xbox 360 games.
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

March 2026 Was A Huge Month For Console Sales In The US

Sales of gaming hardware in the US during March 2026 rose by 69% compared to March 2025, reaching $500 million. Circana said the Switch 2 'drove the overall gain' for March 2026.
Video games
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Marathon Was One Of March's Best-Selling Games In The U.S.

MLB The Show 26 topped U.S. sales in March, with Marathon achieving fourth place despite a competitive release month.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Control: Ultimate Edition is out for the iPhone and iPad

Control: Ultimate Edition is now available on iPhone and iPad for $5, featuring full gameplay and DLC with optimized controls for touchscreens.
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

After Next Week, The PS5 Pro Might Never Be Worth Buying Again - Kotaku

The PS5 Pro is getting the biggest price increase of all. The console launched in 2024 with a $700 price tag. In August 2025, it, along with other PS5 consoles, got a price increase, with the Pro jumping to $750. And next week, it leaps up to $900, which represents a $200 price increase in two years.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Xbox Clears Up A Project Helix Rumor, Raises More Questions

Microsoft's Project Helix will be a first-party Xbox console, despite rumors of third-party manufacturing involvement.
Video games
fromWGB
6 days ago

Pragmata Has Aready Sold A Load Of Copies

Pragmata sold over a million copies in three days due to effective marketing and multi-platform support.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
6 years ago

The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player

A good controller significantly enhances gaming experience, with various options available for different platforms and features.
#handheld-pc
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Version of 007 First Light Has Been Delayed Until Summer

007 First Light for Nintendo Switch 2 is delayed, launching later this summer, while PC, PS5, and Xbox versions release on May 27, 2026.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Evercade's new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

Evercade's new Nexus handheld features a 5.89-inch screen, enhanced specs, and supports over 700 retro games through proprietary cartridges.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

PlayStation 6 Leaks Point To Sony Paving The Way for A Handheld

Sony is reportedly developing a PS6 handheld to compete with Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on Power Saver Mode and backward compatibility.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

The RAM Apocalypse Is Killing The PC Gaming Handheld Market

PC gaming handheld prices are skyrocketing, with the Legion Go 2 now priced at $2,000, significantly impacting the market's momentum.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Sony's Latest PlayStation Patent Turns a DualSense and Your Phone Into One Gaming Controller - Yanko Design

Sony's new filing describes a smartphone mounted directly onto a DualSense controller, with the phone functioning as a live secondary input device. Its touchscreen, motion sensors, and hardware would all be available to developers as genuine control surfaces, feeding into the game in real time rather than simply mirroring it.
Gadgets
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Ayaneo says selling its Windows gaming handheld 'is no longer sustainable'

Ayaneo is suspending preorders for the Next 2 gaming handheld due to rising digital storage costs making production unsustainable.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Crimson Desert Could Be Coming To Switch 2, But With Compromises

Crimson Desert is in R&D for a Nintendo Switch 2 port, but compromises on graphics and scale are necessary due to hardware limitations.
#nintendo
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

$73 Lenovo Gamepad Turns the Legion Y700 Into a Switch Lite Rival - Yanko Design

Lenovo's Legion Gamepad G9 2026 is a dedicated accessory for the Legion Y700 Gen 5 tablet, featuring an 8-direction D-pad, macro buttons, and wired USB-C connection to eliminate latency.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode Battery Life Sucks But Is Worth It

Switch 2's Handheld Boost Mode runs original Switch games at docked quality in handheld mode, improving visuals significantly despite reducing battery life by 23 percent.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Weird Nintendo never went away

Nintendo releases the Talking Flower, a whimsical toy that announces time and offers random positive affirmations without practical function, representing the company's playful side despite recent conservative decisions.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Just look at Ayaneo's absolute unit of a Windows gaming "handheld"

Ayaneo Next II is a massive 3.14-pound Windows gaming handheld with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 performance and a high-end 9.06-inch 2400×1504 OLED at up to 165 Hz.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Lenovo Unveils a Foldable Gaming Handheld That Replaces Your Laptop - Yanko Design

Lenovo's Legion Go Fold Concept addresses the travel dilemma of carrying multiple devices by combining a foldable handheld gaming device with laptop functionality through a flexible display and detachable controllers.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

The Best Retro Gaming Handheld Maker Around Takes On The Vita

New Vita-style handhelds debut; Blizzard QA gain AI and crunch protections; Apex Legends loses original Switch support; gacha PayPal charges affected players.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Ayaneo's massive Next 2 handheld has a similarly massive price tag

Heavyweight 9-inch OLED Windows handheld with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ CPU, huge battery, advanced controls, and premium pricing up to $4,299.
fromgizmodo.com
2 months ago

Gulikit TT Pro and TT Max Review: The Perfect Switch 2 Controller

Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro controller committed the one cardinal sin no gamepad should ever perpetrate: it made me lose. Nintendo's $90 first-party controller exclusive to the Switch 2 has large, snappy stickstoo snappy, in fact. Flicking the joystick from one side and releasing it will cause it to flick back so fast that the gamepad will register an input in the opposite direction.
Video games
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Game consoles built streaming - until it outgrew them

Hulu ended support for the original Nintendo Switch app, and Netflix will discontinue its PlayStation 3 app, marking legacy-console streaming support shutdowns.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Lenovo Legion Go Fold gaming handheld concept looks awkward but its versatility is endless

Lenovo's Legion Go Fold concept device uses a flexible OLED display that bends to 7.7 inches for portability or extends to 11.6 inches for immersive gaming, with detachable controllers enabling multiple usage modes.
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