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The Konkr Pocket Fit is one of multiple crowdfunded Ayaneo products that has faced delays despite launching months ago. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo releases a plan commiting to better service in 2026

Several customer complaints, alongside a spotlight on its poor business strategy, have forced Ayaneo to announce a plan to do better in 2026. The service improvement plan highlights several changes to be implemented by the retro h...

Habeeb Onawole, 12 Jan 2026 13:08

Casio’s G-Shock MRG-B2100D-2A watch (pictured) will be released in the UK. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio G-Shock MRG-B2100 titanium watch with blue dial on the way to the UK

Casio has officially confirmed that the G-Shock MRG-B2100D-2A watch will be released in the UK. A product listing at the brand’s online store confirms its price in this market, and customers can add themselves to a mailing list to...

Polly Allcock, 12 Jan 2026 13:07

The new 45W Anker Zolo Power Bank (pictured) is now available in four colors. (Image source: Anker)

Anker releases three new versions of upgraded power bank

Three new versions of the Anker Zolo Power Bank (20K, 45W) have launched in the US. These new colorways join the existing black variant, which arrived in late 2025 as an upgraded version of an older accessory from the brand. It ca...

Polly Allcock, 12 Jan 2026 13:02

Casio’s G-Shock MTG-B4000D-1A watch (pictured) has been shown in new photos. (Image source: Casio)

New Casio MRG-B2000 carbon frame watch surfaces in first hands-on images after launch

Casio’s new G-Shock MTG-B4000D-1A watch has recently been on show in Japan. Photos taken at the event highlight the design of the analog timepiece, providing a new look at its industrial casing and dual-material band. This Bluetoo...

Polly Allcock, 12 Jan 2026 12:56

The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air and the Honor Magic 8 RSR will complement the two regular Honor Magic 8 flagship phones in China. (Image source: Weibo)

Compact Honor Magic8 Pro Air steals the show from the Magic8 RSR Porsche Edition in unboxing and teaser videos

Thin, compact and powerful. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is now being touted on social media as the star of the Honor Magic8 series, which will soon be expanded in China to include the Magic 8 RSR in Porsche Design. The first official...

Alexander Fagot, 12 Jan 2026 12:53

The Station mini PC features the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. Pictured: a promo picture of the system. (Image source: Thunderobot)

Thunderobot Steam Machine-esque mini PC showcased with top-end AMD Strix Halo APU

The Thunderobot Station was reportedly showcased at CES 2026, and while not much about the mini PC was disclosed, the demo system had a Steam Machine-esque design. It's also confirmed to feature the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with the powe...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Jan 2026 12:42

HP Omen 16L compact gaming desktop with Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and front mesh design. (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | This RTX 5060 Ti compact gaming PC, featuring $250 worth of RGB heatsink memory and an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, is currently selling at a discounted price of $1,099.99

HP’s Omen 16L gaming desktop, first unveiled at CES 2025, is now available with a newer Nvidia RTX 5000-series GPU at a reduced price. The compact pre-built pairs a modern Intel Core Ultra processor with updated graphics hardware,...

Yetnesh Dubey, 12 Jan 2026 11:58

CES 2026 took place from January 6 to 9 in Las Vegas, USA. (Image source: CES on YouTube, edited)

AI AI AI! AMD and Nvidia took the "consumer" out of CES with incessant AI talk

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the biggest yearly convention where companies showcase new consumer hardware like laptops, CPUs, and more. However, for AMD and Nvidia, CES 2026 was all about AI. In fact, according to calculatio...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jan 2026 11:09

The next-gen Atlas humanoid robot. (Image source: Boston Dynamics)

Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot does backflip to lose hand in major agility stunt

With the humanoid robot competition intensifying, the pressure on robot makers to outdo the rest in degrees of freedom, cognition, and autonomy is increasing. Doing the somersault motion backwards is the ultimate balance test for ...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Jan 2026 10:56

A latest-generation Intel processor of the Panther Lake family, held up by a factory worker. (Image source: Intel)

Panther Lake handhelds vs PS6 Canis handheld: Latest leak compares efficiency of upcoming chips

A known leaker has shared efficiency estimates for Intel Panther Lake-based handhelds and AMD’s custom Canis APU that will power the PS6 handheld. The former are expected to hit the market this year while the latter is said to arr...

Vineet Washington, 12 Jan 2026 08:32

SK Hynix, like Samsung, is a South Korean firm. (Image source: SK Hynix, Pixabay, edited)

After Micron's greedy decision, SK Hynix could also exit consumer DRAM and NAND business

Micron exited the consumer DRAM market in December 2025, leaving Samsung and SK Hynix as the only two major suppliers. It is now rumored that SK Hynix may follow Micron's lead, stopping the production of consumer DRAM and NAND chi...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jan 2026 08:17

Vivo iQOO 15 review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Gaming smartphone impressively demonstrates why Vivo is the benchmark for photos

Not only does Vivo impress with its flagship X300 Pro smartphone when it comes to cameras, but outperforms an Apple iPhone 17 in terms of photo quality. Our review of the iQOO 15 clearly shows why the model currently tops our rank...

Marcus Herbrich, 12 Jan 2026 08:00

The Xiaomi 17. (Image Source: I'm Afraid It's Not Xiao Xiaobai on Weibo)

Xiaomi 17 Max and potential Xiaomi Pad 8 Max said to be on the way

Xiaomi has two new devices in the works, a new report claims. The first is said to be the Xiaomi 17 Max, effectively an enlarged version of the standard Xiaomi 17. The second will be a large tablet that could slot into the Xiaomi ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jan 2026 07:56

Long‑range HaLowLink‑2 wireless router with four external antennas designed for extended Wi‑Fi coverage

GL.iNet HaLowLink 2: New Wi-Fi router promises up to 1 km range and support for 1,000 devices

The HaLowLink 2 is a new Wi-Fi HaLow router with up to 1 km (0.6 miles) of range. It works with HaLow devices out of the box but can also link standard Wi-Fi devices using a second unit as an extender.

Elvis Shida, 12 Jan 2026 07:55

AI generated marketing image of rumored Exynos 2700 SoC. (Image source: Kaulenda on X)

Exynos 2700 for Galaxy S27 series is already showing significant performance gains, new leaks suggest

A new leak has pointed out key details for the next generation in-house Samsung mobile SoC, the Exynos 2700. It looks like the chip will be more efficient, more performant, and stay cooler.

Vineet Washington, 12 Jan 2026 07:17

The Audeze Maxwell 2 wireless gaming headset utilizes the company's well-known planar drivers for high-quality sound reproduction. (Image source: Audeze)

Audeze launches Maxwell 2 wireless planar gaming headset

The Audeze Maxwell 2 wireless gaming headset combines the company's 90 mm planar drivers with AI background noise filtering in an over-ear design. A detachable boom mic along with wired connection options allows it to be used like...

David Chien, 12 Jan 2026 03:00

HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop front is shown (Image source: HP with edits)

Deal | This HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop deal boasts a potent RTX 5070 Ti GPU at a $915 discount

Competition like the Legion Pro 5i can’t match the sub-$1200 price of the Omen Max 16. The RTX 5070 Ti graphics card elevates the HP laptop to a higher performance tier. Memory constraints sour the gaming laptop deal somewhat, but...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Jan 2026 02:36

The Dreame Leaptic Cube 8K action cam leverages AI technologies to produce better looking, more stable images. (Image source: Dreame)

Dreame unveils the Leaptic Cube action cam with a detachable 8K camera

Dreame used CES 2026 (the event ended Jan 9) to unveil the Leaptic Cube. This new 8K AI action camera comes with a detachable camera module for remote recording up to 30 m (98 ft.) away using the camera base, which has a built-in ...

David Chien, 12 Jan 2026 01:53

A screengrab of Mega Cat Studios' triple launch video on YouTube (image source: Mega Cat Studios YT)

Mega Cat Studios kicks off 2026 with Retro NES and SNES cartridge launch for Super Fanger, Plyuk, and Old Towers

Retro publisher Mega Cat Studios is ringing in 2026 with a “triple launch” of new NES and SNES cartridges, reviving classic hardware with Super Fanger, Plyuk, and Old Towers. Blending couch co-op tag, cloning-based puzzle-platform...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Jan 2026 01:16

YouTube app on the Switch 2 is shown (Image source: Google YouTube, Nintendo of America with edits)

Hulu app removal reminds Switch 2 owners it's an even worse streaming device, but YouTube lurks

Switch users are about to lose a convenient way to keep up to date on their favorite TV shows. Still, the Switch 2 never had the Hulu app and lacks any similar option. YouTube may come to the handheld soon, but some gamers see the...

Adam Corsetti, 11 Jan 2026 22:52

The box art for Super Mario Bros. Special (image source: Game Preservation Society)

Japanese Game Preservation Society turns to Patreon after government cuts, aims for US sister organization

Japan’s Game Preservation Society has launched a Patreon campaign after government subsidies were slashed due to alleged regulatory violations related to its digital archiving practices. The nonprofit, which continues to expand it...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Jan 2026 22:26

An image from the game MudRunner showing two vehicles. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Driving sim tests your skills with extreme conditions, is now 80% off on Steam

MudRunner is a game in which you will have to complete various missions at the wheel of numerous vehicles. But be careful, because the terrain will be difficult and there will be many dangers to face.

Alexis Stegmann, 11 Jan 2026 20:47

Steam sets a new all-time concurrent player record after surpassing 42 million users online

According to the latest data, Steam has broken its own concurrent user record once again, crossing the 42 million mark in early 2026.

Abdul Haddi, 11 Jan 2026 19:58

Woman holding banana 3 – This image tricks them all (Source: Nano Banana Pro – post-processed with CyberLink PhotoDirector)

The 'Nano Banana Pro' experiment: AI detection tools prove useless

Can software save us from deepfakes? We put six detection tools to the test with a 'Nano Banana Pro' image. The results show that current tech is easily outsmarted. Simple edits using standard software were enough to drop detectio...

Marc Herter, 11 Jan 2026 19:55

All-AMD desktop gaming PC featuring Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 7900 XTX, used for SteamOS and Windows 11 gaming tests. (Image source: ETA Prime via YouTube)

Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2 tested at 4K Ultra on SteamOS and Windows 11, offering a snapshot of Linux gaming in 2026

Linux-based gaming platforms such as SteamOS continue to gain attention as alternatives to Windows. To explore how they compare in real-world use, YouTuber ETA Prime tested an all-AMD desktop PC running both Windows 11 Pro and Ste...

Yetnesh Dubey, 11 Jan 2026 19:48

Apple's iOS 26 brings massive changes to how iOS looks and feels, thanks to the new Liquid Glass UI. (Image source: Apple)

iOS 26 reportedly struggling for adoption amid Liquid Glass UI backlash

It has been over 4 months since iOS 26 was released to the public by Apple. Going by iOS versions of previous years, the latest iOS should have exceeded 50% adoption by now. However, barely 15% of iPhone users have made the upgrad...

Sambit Saha, 11 Jan 2026 19:21

The Archer BE670 is a powerful WiFi 7 router (Image source: TP-Link)

TP-Link Archer BE670: New WiFi 7 router offers 12 Gbps and 10GbE

The Archer BE670 is a new and particularly powerful WiFi 7 router that also supports mesh networks. Numerous Ethernet ports are available, some of which feature a very high bandwidth of up to 10 Gbps.

Silvio Werner, 11 Jan 2026 18:58

The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air might be a very sleek phone without notable compromises (Image source: Weibo)

Honor Magic 8 Pro Air release date and camera specs: What Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge should have been

The Honor Magic 8 Pro Air appears to be the most convincing attempt so far to fit flagship hardware into a thinner chassis without making too many compromises in terms of battery capacity and camera specs. An official launch date ...

Alexander Fagot, 11 Jan 2026 18:36

The base Samsung Galaxy S26 with the Exynos 2600 has been spotted on Geekbench (Image source: Android Headlines)

Samsung Galaxy S26: Leaked Exynos 2600 GPU benchmark compared with OnePlus 15

Leaked Exynos 2600 benchmarks of an actual Galaxy S26 offer an early look at the performance of the world’s first 2nm chipset. This includes the Xclipse 960 GPU benchmark, which can be compared to the Adreno 840 that is part of th...

Alexander Fagot, 11 Jan 2026 18:24

Gustave in Expedition 33. (Image Source: Sandfall Interactive)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs claim they did "twice the work" of a more experienced team to build the game

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may have been one of 2025’s biggest successes, but its development was far from easy. The developers say building the game required far more work than a more experienced team would normally need.

Abdul Haddi, 11 Jan 2026 18:12

A screengrab from the trailer of Larian Studios' upcoming Divinity title (image source: Larian)

Larian Studios walks back generative AI use in Divinity after fan backlash, clarifies future AI role

Larian Studios has reversed its decision to use generative AI tools in the concept art pipeline for its upcoming game Divinity, following strong community backlash and widespread concerns about artistic integrity. While pledging t...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Jan 2026 17:31

SpaceX main facility in Bastrop, Texas. (Image source: SpaceX)

SpaceX wins Pentagon contract and FCC nod to turn Starlink into 5G carrier and gigabit network provider ahead of IPO

After the upcoming FSD legislation that will drastically increase the number of robotaxi permits, Elon Musk's companies are scoring more regulatory wins. This time it is SpaceX that has gotten favorable treatment by the Pentagon a...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Jan 2026 17:26

A picture of a GameStop store (image source: GameStop on X)

GameStop set to close over 410 US stores in early 2026 as CEO’s $35 billion stock award causes massive outrage

GameStop plans to close an estimated 295 to 410 additional U.S. stores by early 2026, following 590 closures in fiscal 2024, as part of an ongoing “store portfolio optimization” that also includes international pullbacks. The cuts...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 11 Jan 2026 17:21

The GameSir Turbo Drive was on display at CES 2026 but doesn't have a release date yet. (Image source: GameSir)

GameSir's Turbo Drive is a racing wheel with fans that blow in your face when gaming

The GameSir Turbo Drive was on display at CES 2026 but didn't get an official announcement. The wireless racing wheel has a yoke design and features a built-in fan that blows in a user's face in relation to the speed of their raci...

Habeeb Onawole, 11 Jan 2026 17:18

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 opening sequence featuring Yuji Itadori flanked by key characters, shown in a stylised purple-tinted visual. (Image source: Mappa, Crunchyroll)

JJK Season 3 is out, and Mappa is all about art in the new opening song

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 has arrived with a striking opening sequence that is already drawing attention online. Beyond its music and animation, fans have noticed visual references to historical artworks that appear to mirror key ch...

Praneeta, 11 Jan 2026 17:18

Not all Asus ZenBook S14 and Zenbook S16 are slated for availability in all regions. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus geo-restricts top-end Core Ultra X Zenbook S14 and certain Zenbook S16 SKUs

Asus launched refreshed versions of the Zenbook S14 and Zenbook S16 at CES 2026. However, it looks like not all configurations are meant for all regions. Based on available information, the Core Ultra X7 and Core Ultra X9 versions...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jan 2026 16:24

The new Tesla Model Y in Ultra Red (Image source: Tesla)

California is bringing electric vehicle tax credit back 'despite federal interference'

Tesla sales are expected to take a significant hit because of the premature federal tax credit expiration set by the White House administration. The EV subsidy ball is now in the individual states' court, and California will be le...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Jan 2026 15:44

Scientists get a look at the innermost region of a white dwarf for the first time

NASA’s IXPE has given astronomers access to the energetic environment of a white dwarf for the first time. This unprecedented event resulted in findings that beat scientists’ expectations and some that confirmed existing theories....

Chibuike Okpara, 11 Jan 2026 15:31

A conceptual Image of the James Webb Space Telescope deploying into orbit (Image source: NASA; cropped)

NASA finds something unusual in this chemically primitive galaxy

Using NASA’s Webb, astronomers have found a chemically primitive galaxy making dust. This is unusual given that the galaxy does not have the required ingredients. The discovery is providing insights into how early galaxies evolved...

Chibuike Okpara, 11 Jan 2026 14:58

The PlayStation Portal. (Image Source: Sony)

The PlayStation Portal could get an OLED upgrade with its next model refresh

A new rumor suggests Sony may be working on an upgraded version of the PlayStation Portal. While nothing is confirmed yet, the rumor points to an OLED display with a high refresh rate.

Abdul Haddi, 11 Jan 2026 14:46

The games included have a combined retail value of around $200. Pictured: Steam Deck with the icons of the games in the bundle. (Image source: Vale and Green Man Gaming)

Deal | New indie bundle offers six 'must-play' Steam Deck-playable games for just over $2 each

Green Man Gaming has introduced a new game bundle called Indie Adventures. It features six indie games that are deemed "must-play." They all come with Steam Deck compatibility ratings and are well-received by players. All of them ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Jan 2026 14:42

While a foldable seemed like it would have a number of great use cases, the reality turned out to be full of compromise (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Buyer's remorse: Jack of all trades, master of none, 3 months with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold

CheckMag After years of owning Google's latest flagships and getting bored with the minor iterations, I decided to make the jump to my first foldable. While on paper, the extra screen real estate was its biggest selling point, the reality ...

David Devey, 11 Jan 2026 13:54

After RAM and SSDs, PSUs and CPU coolers are next in line for price hikes

After memory and SSD prices surged due to the AI boom, power supplies and CPU cooling solutions now appear to be next in line for price increases, per the latest news from China.

Abdul Haddi, 11 Jan 2026 13:20

A successor to the OnePlus Open continues to seem a pipe dream. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Open 2: Premium foldable reportedly canceled yet again

According to a new leak, OnePlus might have now shelved its plans for two much-awaited devices. The first, a successor to the popular OnePlus Open. The second, the OnePlus 15s, which was expected to succeed last year's OnePlus 13s...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2026 12:34

Samsung is finally expected to give the Galaxy S26 family a useful camera feature from Apple's current iPhones. (Image source: Techdroider)

Samsung Galaxy S26 appears to be getting a useful camera feature that Apple has had since the iPhone 15

Exclusively on the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung fans can finally look forward to a small but very useful enhancement to the Galaxy camera, as reported by a reliable leaker based on his own experiments wit...

Alexander Fagot, 11 Jan 2026 11:57

The Mangmi Pocket Max will pack a large battery to go with its 7-inch display. (Image source: Mangmi)

Mangmi reveals Pocket Max's battery capacity and button color combinations

Mangmi has picked up where it left off last December by revealing new details of the Pocket Max. The latest info confirms the battery specification and also includes final design changes.

Habeeb Onawole, 11 Jan 2026 10:33

RedMagic 11 Pro Plus tops the flagship phone rankings again. Pictured: a promo picture of the smartphone. (Image source: Nubia)

Latest RedMagic gaming phone tops new AnTuTu flagship performance rankings

Just like the previous month, the RedMagic 11 Pro+ has topped the December 2025 flagship performance charts. This Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gaming phone has a notable edge over the competition, and only two Dimensity 9500 mdoels ma...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Jan 2026 10:29

Manufacturers would do well to copy this ingenious feature of Vivo's gaming smartphone

Vivo's latest gaming phone features Halo Dynamic Light, a technology that would also look great on an iPhone 18 or Galaxy S26. The colored light ring around the camera can be assigned various functions. Unlike the "Nothing" phones...

Marcus Herbrich, 11 Jan 2026 09:00

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