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$15 Humble Bundle deal packs six acclaimed horror games with Steam Deck compatibility

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Deal | There is a new game collection on Humble Bundle, and it has bundled six well-rated horror titles from Frictional Games, including multiple Amnesia entries and SOMA. They are all playable on the Steam Deck and can all be scored for …

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PS6 and PlayStation handheld are "still on track" for Holiday 2027, leaker claims

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A previous report suggested that Sony was considering pushing the launch of the next PlayStation console to 2028 or even 2029, but a leaker claims it's still on track for next year.

Honor reportedly working on 6.36-inch flagship phone with 8,000mAh battery

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A new leak suggests that Honor may be developing a flagship smartphone, potentially belonging to the Magic series, though its exact name has not been revealed. The leak reveals it is a device with a 6.36-inch display and a notably large…

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Crimson Desert is already available at a discount ahead of release

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Deal | Crimson Desert is scheduled to release next week, and if you're planning to get it on day one, you'll be glad to learn it's already available at a decent discount.

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Crimson Desert review leaks ahead of release date, praising gameplay while raising concerns

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More than a week before the Crimson Desert release date, a comprehensive review has leaked (spoilers follow). A Spanish YouTuber accidentally uploaded his evaluation, which describes a vast open world. Combat is rewarding, but storage…

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iReader unveils Neo 3 Ultra e-reader with better performance and battery life

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Roughly six months after launching the Neo 3 Pro, iReader has announced the Neo 3 Ultra. The new e-reader boasts upgrades in key areas such as performance and battery life.

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Project Helix dev kit news at GDC prompts fears of new Xbox console release date delay

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GDC 2026 attendees learned that studios will receive Project Helix dev kits in 2027. That may not be soon enough to see the next Xbox console in stock before the year ends. Still, if the Magnus-based system resembles a Windows gaming PC,…

Apple toys with the competition - MacBook Neo offers more single-core performance than any mobile processor from AMD, Intel or Qualcomm

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Apple's new MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro smartphone processor and offers excellent single-core performance, which beats every mobile processor from AMD, Intel and Qualcomm. And Apple does not even have to use the latest A19 Pro…

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OnePlus teases Nord Buds 4 Pro with better ANC and LHDC support ahead of launch

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OnePlus plans to unveil a new pair of earbuds on March 19. However, it has decided to share some of the features of the earbuds, which will launch as the Nord Buds 4 Pro.

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Set in a dark fantasy universe and featuring roguelike mechanics, this RPG is 90% off on Steam

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Deal | Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a dark fantasy RPG in which you play as a necromancer who wants to satisfy his thirst for revenge. Reach the mortal world and use your minions and your own skills to attack your enemies in order to…

Apple's MacBook Neo has arrived - Our initial impressions of the $599 MacBook

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The new Apple MacBook Neo has arrived and we started our tests of the base model for $599. How is our initial impression and is the smartphone processor Apple A18 Pro powerful enough for a laptop?

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Apple's budget laptop is slower than its budget phone: iPhone 17e faster than MacBook Neo

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Based on initial Geekbench scores, it appears that Apple's cheapest iPhone (the iPhone 17e) is faster than its cheapest laptop, the MacBook Neo. Per Geekbench 6, the iPhone 17e outscores the MacBook Neo by roughly 6% in both single- and…

Xbox VP shares details on Project Helix, boasts exponential performance gains

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Microsoft is fully engaged in bringing Project Helix to life, as per the GDC keynote. Game developers will be able to get their hands on the alpha versions of the console starting early next year.

Apple MacBook Neo 2 unlikely to get touch support, claims known analyst

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The Apple MacBook Neo 2 is no longer expected to feature touch support, according to claims made by a prominent analyst who previously stated otherwise. Of course, given the Neo's affordable price tag, the lack of a touch-enabled display…

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Debian-based Linux for enjoying music on low-spec hardware Volumio got updated

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Designed for Raspberry Pi and PCs, Volumio is a Debian-based distro fine-tuned exclusively for music playback that delivers a HiFi-grade audio experience. The latest update refreshes most system components but focuses on reliability and…

Apple MacBook Pro M5 with 1TB SSD drops to record-low price on Amazon

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Deal | Amazon has significantly discounted one of the most popular configurations of the MacBook Pro 14, which is powered by the fast M5 chipset and comes with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. This configuration is now almost as affordable as the…

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Analyst reiterates MacBook Pro to receive major upgrade with OLED displays and touch support by 2027

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A prominent analyst has revealed that all-new MacBook Pros with OLED display are likely to launch later this year or early 2027. Touch input support has also been reiterated, although no further details were shared.

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New leak hints at Xiaomi 18 Pro Max’s upgraded display

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The successor to the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, is shaping up to be a powerful smartphone. Previous rumors have hinted at the cameras and batteries, and a new leak has clarified some display specifications.

Real-life shots of OnePlus 15T give detailed look at the compact flagship phone

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Ahead of the imminent launch, the real-life OnePlus 15T has made a debut in a live session held by the company. This gave a detailed look at the compact flagship phone and highlighted its design elements.

EA is laying off Battlefield developers despite Battlefield 6’s record 2025 launch

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EA has laid off an undisclosed number of developers across Criterion, DICE, Ripple Effect, and Motive just months after Battlefield 6’s record October 2025 launch, citing a “realignment” toward live-service support.

New Xiaomi security camera with smart motion tracking rolling out

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Xiaomi’s Smart Camera C302 has been released in countries across Europe. Most recently, it landed at the brand’s online store in Spain. Its features include smart human and pet detection and tracking.

GMKtec Evo-T2 mini PC with Intel Core Ultra X9 "Panther Lake" CPU and monstrous Arc B390 iGPU arriving soon

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GMKtec has officially announced the launch date for the Evo-T2 mini PC with the powerful Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor. Featuring the impressive Arc B390 iGPU, the Evo-T2 should be a potent mini PC with great multicore and GPU…

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Xiaomi confirms global launch for new special edition smartphone while revealing Poco X8 Pro series battery details

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Xiaomi has confirmed the battery capacities of its Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max smartphones ahead of their upcoming Indian and global releases. At the same time, the company has also teased that a special edition model will be joining…

Honor finally reveals pricing for new Magic V6 foldable

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Honor has finally revealed the price of its new foldable. Launching in China before the Oppo Find N6, the Magic V6 retails for just as much as its predecessor. In that sense, Honor may have provided an insight into how much its new…

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for March 2026 officially revealed

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Sony has officially announced the games entering the PlayStation Plus game catalog, confirming an earlier leak from popular leaker billbil-kun.

Official: New Vivo X300s to surpass X300 and X300 Pro smartphones with new battery hardware

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The launch of Vivo's next high-end smartphone is almost upon us. While the company is keeping quiet about some aspects, it has now confirmed that the Vivo X300s will surpass its X300 and X300 Pro siblings when it comes to battery capacity…

Analyst believes iPhone 18 Pro/ Pro Max prices will remain unchanged

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Apple has absorbed the costs to expand market share with its $599 MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e. It is expected to do the same with this year’s iPhone launches.

Thin and light AOC 15-inch portable monitor arrives with affordable price tag

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The new AOC 16T20E2 portable monitor has arrived, featuring a 15.6-inch FHD display with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The monitor also packs a built-in stand with a magnetic cover for protection when on the go.

3D-printed RC car chassis: Makers develop modular diy design

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A maker collective has developed a fully 3D-printable chassis for RC cars—and spent six months testing, breaking, and refining the design along the way. Early prototypes failed due to broken drive shafts, worn bearings, and poorly tuned…

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First Xiaomi 18 Ultra and Leica Leitzphone 2 rumors: Continuous optical zoom with a new milestone

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Some information about the Xiaomi 18 generation is already available, but two leakers have just explicitly commented on the successor to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Leica Leitzphone, which will apparently be available once again in 2027. It…