Philips Hue’s new Essential Light Strip is now available at some retailers in Europe. Previously released in the US, this is the brand’s entry-level model with a lower price and a slightly reduced feature set. It offers both white and colored gradient lighting effects, with adjustable brightness and app-based controls.

The Galaxy Book 6, Galaxy Book6 Pro, and Galaxy Book6 Ultra are launching with two different display sizes, optional Nvidia RTX GPU, AMOLED or LTPS display, and state-of-the-art Intel Panther Lake processors. We have all the variants and prices, as well as our first impressions of the notebooks.
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The Sony PlayStation 6 might not use the full RDNA 5 GPU architecture. Reliable leaker KeplerL2 mentions on NeoGaf forums that the PS6 GPU will be a hybrid of RDNA 5 technologies and older architectures. Sony has seemingly used a similar approach with the PS5 and the PS5 Pro.

A court ruling in Munich has forced Acer and Asus to suspend direct PC and laptop sales in Germany following a patent dispute with Nokia. It’s over the HEVC codec, but retailers can still sell existing inventory as appeals and licensing negotiations move forward.

An international team of researchers has issued a warning on the dangers of AI swarms with regard to the manufacturing of fake public consensus, noting that it might have already been happening.

Amazon subsidiary Ring has unexpectedly ended its partnership with Flock Safety following widespread backlash over a planned AI function. However, the Community Requests feature will remain in place.

Xiaomi is almost done rolling out the HyperOS 3 update to all the eligible global devices, and after this, the company will soon announce its Android 17 beta program. Ahead of the announcement, a full list of eligible phones and tablets has emerged.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) 2024 in matte black has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon following a substantial $129.32 in savings. The smartwatch integrates Fitbit health tracking and offers complete integration with Google Pixel smartphones.

Philips Hue is rolling out an update for a range of its smart home products. This release improvea the accuracy of battery status information and fixes a motion detection issue. According to the company, software version 67.116.1/2.85.1/2.85.5 has been pushed OTA to users of most of its battery-powered accessories.

Even with 2013 origins, GTA 5 now demands more than 100GB of install space. A new mod creates a much lighter, more portable version of the title. While players could avoid pricey storage upgrades, they may decide that the visual downgrades forced by the GTA 5 mod aren’t acceptable.

Panther Lake-H has proven itself to be quite impressive thus far, but the lesser Panther Lake-U series loses a lot of what makes the architecture unique from predecessors.

Lenovo's current gaming handheld Legion Go 2 convinces with a great OLED screen, but you can already get the same gaming performance for significantly less money.

Announced at CES, the ROG Flow Z13-KJP is a special edition of the ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet. Made in partnership with Kojima Production, interested buyers will soon be able to pre-order it.

China’s commercial rocket — Smart Dragon-3 — has showcased its payload adaptability by carrying seven satellites to their planned orbit. One of those satellites belongs to Pakistan. This is a milestone achievement in the space cooperation between China and Pakistan.

Marvel’s Spider-Man games may never surface on Xbox consoles. Insomniac Games dismissed the chances that the PlayStation exclusives would eventually support the platform. Many single-player games published by Sony are only available on the PS5 and PC.

Scientists have discovered a planetary system with three planets — the closest one is rocky, and the next two are gaseous. But a fourth planet was later discovered farthest from its star, and surprisingly, it is a rocky planet. This rocky-gaseous-gaseous-rocky order beats current scientific understanding.

By reconfiguring satellite software in orbit, researchers on the Pamir Plateau have doubled the capacity of existing laser communications, setting a new domestic speed record.

As Tesla's January sales are down 17% year-on-year and it reported its first-ever annual revenue decline, it is trying to turn things around, at least in the US. The 2026 Model Y Premium trims are now getting their first APR financing deal for the year.

Spy shots from a photo shoots are always interesting, and this time they even provide a relatively good look at a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 rival, which is expected to launch globally soon and in a very dark color version.

The ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 has received a sizable discount and is now available for slightly over $1,100. Thanks to a bright 3K IPS display with good color space coverage and Nvidia RTX graphics, the 14-inch laptop is not just suitable for regular office applications.

The Oppo Watch S is now also available in Europe. The smartwatch has a very bright display, is relatively thin and can supposedly estimate lactate thresholds.

The mid-range smartphone’s user experience hasn’t always been ideal in our in-depth review. Out of the box, buyers of the Redmi 15 Pro Plus have to deal with numerous ads. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to disable these sometimes-annoying pop-ups that are integrated into Xiaomi’s operating system.

The new "Sodiumfrostglow" flashlight is designed to handle temperatures down to -40°F thanks to its sodium-ion battery, and it can also be used as a power bank. After a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, the manufacturer is now looking for backers on Indiegogo.

The Wireless Horipad Turbo controller is cheaper than the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller. It packs several features but misses out on two key features available on Nintendo's own controller.

A modder has built a small, 3D-printed gaming cube inspired by the Steam Machine concept, using a modern AMD mini PC and an external GPU connected via OCuLink. Called the ITG Cube, the project focuses on a compact design and DIY 3D printing.

A less powerful version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is coming. Equipped with fewer Performance CPU cores than the original Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, early leaks have outlined performance expectations for this new 7-core version, too.

We reviewed the updated Asus Zenbook S16 and it is an excellent everyday laptop with a brighter OLED screen. You also get a new AMD Ryzen AI 400 processor, which shows that Zen 5 is not outdated yet.

GameHub, the popular PC emulation app on Android will be available soon for macOS. GameSir says the software will allow users to natively run Windows and Steam games on their Macs.

Following a successful demonstration flight, the nation's space agency has retrieved a reusable first-stage booster from the South China Sea, advancing its 2030 crewed lunar landing ambitions.

The Oppo Find N6 is rumoured to be launching globally next month. In the meantime, the new foldable smartphone has surfaced on a benchmarking website with performance that demolishes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Honor Magic V5.

The DJI Avata 360 has resurfaced in an extensive leak. With pricing and launch information allegedly now tweaked, leaked video footage indicates that reviewers may already have Avata 360 units in-hand.

Sony is currently offering a big discount on PlayStation Plus. The Premium tier is 35% off, and existing customers can also upgrade their plans at discounted prices.

A breakthrough facility in Qinghai province has pushed lithium recovery rates from salt lakes past 90%, establishing a greener, more efficient standard for the global EV battery supply chain.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance has received a next-gen update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside a limited-time discount on its complete Royal Edition on the PlayStation Store. The update focuses on performance and technical improvements, making it an opportune time for new and returning players to jump in.

A novel technique called DISH bypasses traditional layer-by-layer constraints, fabricating complex millimeter-scale structures in just 0.6 seconds using holographic light fields.

The free game lineup has expanded again, and this time, there are quite a number of new games that have over 50% positive ratings already. It’s worth noting that most of these decently-rated freebies were released in late January 2026.

Honor has launched a new budget Android tablet called the Pad X8b. It features an 11-inch display, a metal body, and a large battery. However, it is powered by the Snapdragon 680, the same processor found in the Honor Pad 8 launched in 2022.

After five months of waiting, Abxylute has finally revealed when its N6 controller for the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch. The controller will arrive alongside the GameCube-like N9C controller that was unveiled a few weeks ago.

A wild Galaxy S26 Plus has surfaced over a week before its release. Sporting Samsung's rumoured redesign, the device was allegedly being sold for a whopping $1,650 ahead of its official debut.

David Jaffe finds the more tame Kratos depicted in God of War: Sons of Sparta unrecognizable. The franchise’s creator also takes issue with a lackluster story that slows down the action. Fans have been more positive about the PS5 game, even with stiff metroidvania competition.

Scientists found a candidate planet that is similar to Earth. This candidate planet is possibly rocky like Earth, and it likely takes about one year to complete a revolution around its star. But unlike Earth, the candidate planet is freezing cold — no higher than 90° Fahrenheit.

Ocean's Heart is a 2D RPG in which you embody Tilia, who seeks her father in a world with multiple environments. Face numerous enemies, gather resources, and unravel all the mysteries of this world to discover the truth.

Garmin system software 13.25 is rolling out to users of some of the brand’s smartwatches. This update fixes a problem with the recently added Smart Wake Alarm feature. Plus, this update for the Instinct 3, Instinct E and Instinct Crossover wearables brings an update for translations.

Casio has released the new LTP1234PDC-7B watch at its online store in the US. This is an analog watch with a simple design and a stainless steel casing. It is also water resistant to 200 m and has an estimated battery life of three years.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D was launched a few weeks ago, on January 29, and Newegg is already offering a big discount on it. While it normally costs $499, Newegg has knocked $100 off.

A new smartwatch from Lenovo is now available via import. The F101 doesn't cost much, supports heart rate monitoring and comes with a rotating crown.

PS5 owners may want to free up storage space before the Resident Evil Requiem pre-load goes live. Capcom’s survival horror title will require a larger install than any previous Resident Evil game. A generous campaign length and upgraded graphics could explain the hefty file size.