Some buyers are now gravitating toward Mini-LED technology to avoid regrets. Still, a new 3000-hour burn-in test suggests that the OLED monitor issue may be overblown. Overwatch 2 caused the most defects due to high-contrast bars and indicators that remain in the same position.

Hamster Corporation, known for its meticulous Arcade Archives series, is expanding into console emulation with its new Console Archives line for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, debuting with Coolboarders and NINJA GAIDEN II: THE DARK SWORD OF CHAOS.

LG's 27-inch Ultragear OLED 27GS93QE gaming monitor is currently 44% off on Amazon, bringing it down to a previous record-low price last seen on Black Friday. The LG UltraGear OLED 27 features a 1440p resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, and VRR for both Nvidia and AMD GPUs.

Microsoft apparently isn’t finished revamping Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. The Verge believes the company could combine PC Game Pass with Premium, denying some gamers day-one releases. Ultimate or other tiers may see Xbox add more games through third-party services.

The Xplore 1 is a new smartphone that can communicate without a cellular signal. However, users should make sure that this device meets their local regulations regarding walkie talkies or handheld radios.

The Konkr Fit is a new high-performance Windows gaming handheld that will ship with two different APUs and comes with an OLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz.

Almost two months after the launch of the Funtastic Limited Edition colors, the Analogue 3D is getting additional colors. These five new colors, dubbed the Prototype Limited Editions, are based on unreleased prototypes of the original Nintendo 64 console.

Unbound: Worlds Apart is a puzzle-platformer that allows you to travel between multiple worlds. You will have to face enemies, but also complete challenges and discover secrets that will help you understand its universe.

The Casio G-Shock GW2310U-1, GW6900U-1 and GX56UBB-1 watches appear to be on the way to the US. A recent report seems to have confirmed the pricing of these models in this market. Each has a couple of upgrades compared to its predecessor, including a new module and backlight.

8BitDo has confirmed that it will be offering a new set of colourful Bluetooth wireless controllers soon. Also boasting translucent finishes, the Prototype Limited Editions will be sold worldwide, too.

Beelink has confirmed that it will be releasing the SER10 Max globally soon. In the meantime, the company has started selling its first AMD Gorgon Point mini-PC in China with up to 64 GB of RAM.

ASRock has responded to the community outcry regarding AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs burning up in its motherboards, although no clear instructions were given to customers regarding how to prevent the same. The company had previously issued BIOS updates, but the problem continues to persist.

Ugreen has launched the Nexode Pro 25,000mAh laptop power bank in Europe. The new model can charge up to four devices at once using two built-in cables and extra USB ports, with a combined output of 200W. Like Anker's recent power banks, it also features a smart display.

With the Galaxy S26 lineup closer than ever, Samsung has finally deemed it necessary to end software support for its flagship S21 lineup from 2021. The S21 FE, however, lives on for now.

The recently launched Asus PE1000U is a tiny fanless mini PC powered by Intel Arrow Lake-U and Meteor Lake-U chips. With a tiny enclosure and plenty of ports, the rugged mini PC is aimed primarily at industrial use.

Qualcomm is reportedly working on its next generation flagship mobile processors, namely the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. These chips will run even faster and generate more heat, but Qualcomm may have a familiar solution for that.

Asus has given the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM3 its first release. A 4K OLED gaming monitor with a semi-glossy film, the PG32UCDM3 also features DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) and USB Type-C (90 W) ports and up to 1,000 nits peak brightness when HDR mode is enabled.

Recently, astronomers conducted simulations on an exoplanet located close to its star. And they discovered that lava tsunamis were present on its surface, particularly due to its proximity to its host star.

Rockstar Games looks set to monopolize November sales if the GTA 6 release date doesn’t shift again. As a result, Microsoft is waiting as long as possible to confirm exact dates for Xbox games. Fable and Gears of War: E-Day may arrive sooner or later than expected, to steer clear of the crime saga.

A retailer has revealed what appear to be the retail colours for TrimUI's upcoming Brick Pro gaming handheld. Departing from the original TrimUI Brick in several areas, the TrimUI Brick Pro should be powerful enough to emulate up to PlayStation 2 games, too.

Acebeam recently added a remarkably compact model to its LEP flashlight lineup. Despite measuring just 12 cm (4.72 in) in length, the new W20 boasts a beam distance of over one kilometre thanks to its LEP technology. It also runs on a replaceable 16340 battery.

The Amazfit Active 3 smartwatch seems to be on the way. Specifically, the Amazfit Active 3 Premium wearable was recently spotted in the Zepp app’s code. It is unclear how this upcoming model will build on older watches like the Active 2 Premium and the Active Max.

The Xiaomi 17 is moving closer to receiving a global release. While Xiaomi has not confirmed a launch date yet, a leaker has posted an official one-pager showing all hardware specifications.

Following OpenAI’s announcement to introduce ads in ChatGPT, Anthropic is positioning itself as a clear alternative with a satirical ad campaign. In four short videos, the company pokes fun at AI conversations interrupted by advertisements, while promising to keep its assistant, Claude, ad-free in the long term.

Hard West 2 delivers turn-based tactics in a distinctive horror western setting and is currently available at its lowest price ever on Steam. An 80% discount brings it down to just under $6 until February 19.

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max are set to have an attractive price-performance ratio in Europe, as the base model apparently costs only €399, as Xiaomi has now inadvertently confirmed on its own website.

Flydigi has launched the Vader 5S wired Xbox controller for $59.99. With adjustable stick tension, six programmable buttons, trigger stops, and Hall effect joysticks, it undercuts the Elite Series 2 and GameSir G7 Pro while offering many of the same pro-level features.

Casio’s new Vintage A158WEA-2 and A158WEA-7 watches have been released in the UK shortly after launch. These are relatively affordable digital watches with silver colored stainless steel straps. On-watch tools include a stopwatch, an alarm and hourly time signals, as well as date information.

Mangmi has now released the Pocket Max globally. Equipped with a 144 Hz AMOLED display and modular buttons, the Mangmi Pocket Max retails for under $200 too, with TMR joysticks in a choice of three colours.

Trek has unveiled the new city e-bike, the Charter+, in the global market. This is a full Class 3 e-bike that features a Bosch Performance Line Sport motor, an 800 Wh battery, app-based controls, and phone-based locking.

The Ubisoft internal town hall was intended to ease growing concerns within the company through a Q&A session. According to Insider Gaming and internal sources, the leadership team led by CEO Yves Guillemot may have instead deepened the uncertainty.

A new update has arrived for the Amazfit Balance 2 XT smartwatch. Firmware version 2.16.0.1 brings two BioCharge-related tools to these users, alongside a pair of new workouts. Plus, users can now take an on-watch screenshot, and there is a range of more minor improvements for the wearable.

Kingdom Come director Daniel Vávra considers generative AI an unstoppable force in the film and gaming industries. As evidence, he points to a fan-made AI trailer that was created quickly and with minimal effort, which he says clearly shows why AI will be unavoidable in the future.

Vivo is hosting a launch event for the V70 series, confirming not only the launch date but also many details about the features of the Vivo V70 and the Vivo V70 Elite. The top model combines a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor with a 50 MP telephoto camera featuring 3x optical zoom.

While smartwatches mainly focus on monitoring cardiovascular health, Clair aims to provide insight into hormone levels and monitor them around the clock to offer valuable insights into athletic performance, fertility and the female cycle.

The Xiaomi Poco Pad M1 is not only a large tablet with powerful multimedia features, but with the right accessories, it can also be a real asset to your productivity. We provide you with an overview.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Pro has taken a step closer to becoming official. Based on a new leak, the long-awaited vlogging camera will receive a global launch with a US release too.

After finishing its cold weather tests at -40 Fahrenheit in Inner Mongolia, the world's biggest battery maker, CATL, and Changan have announced the first mass-market EV with a sodium-ion battery. The sedan can be charged at arctic temperatures, and the Na-ion pack doesn't lose capacity.

We've never seen the Galaxy S26 Ultra in such high resolution and from all angles beforoe, especially not in an official video. A 360-degree video of the upcoming Samsung flagship, in its purple color option, reveals all changes compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Hardware Unboxed has alleged that the RTX 5070 Ti is going to get even more expensive in the coming weeks. The RTX 5070 Ti is among the GPUs that Nvidia seems to have discontinued or, at the very least, scaled back the production of. As a result, the RTX 5070 Ti has shot up in price.

Google’s February 2026 Pixel update is a security-only release with one high-severity Pixel-specific fix. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series appear to be excluded again, prompting fresh questions about update cadence.

A leaker has revealed fairly specific details about the battery capacities of the iPhone 17 Pro Max successor, which will again be available in a pure eSIM version with a larger battery and a standard version with a SIM card slot. Together with the Apple A20, this should result in longer battery life.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ and 16+ laptops have now been updated with AMD's latest Gorgon Point APU, specifically the Ryzen AI 7 H 450 with 8 cores and 16 threads. With 3K displays, plenty of ports, and dual M.2 slots, the premium laptops are already available for purchase in China.

Nvidia’s beta GeForce NOW app is now available for Linux (Ubuntu 24.04+). Here’s what you can expect from the first release.

The Samsung Odyssey G6 (G60SD) gaming monitor is now available with an attractive 37% discount on the Amazon-owned Woot! store. With impressive picture quality and 360 Hz refresh rate, the G60SD is undoubtedly an excellent QD-OLED monitor for gaming.

The bigger size allows for larger, quieter fans and more space on the motherboard for OcuLink support and three full-size M.2 2280 SSDs.