The Steam Deck is getting a much-needed quality-of-life improvement that many assumed was already there. Background downloads while the screen is off are now rolling out to beta testers, with automatic functionality when plugged in.
Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld has received a major upgrade with full cloud streaming support. The device can now play games directly from Sony’s servers without needing a PS5 connection. This requires a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription costing $159.99 annually.
Abee, known for PC cases, has entered the mini PC market with a high-end AI-focused machine. The AI Station 395 Max features a 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a custom water cooling solution in a compact cube design.
Samsung’s $1,800 Galaxy XR headset is eyeing a major international expansion in 2026. The device could launch in Germany, France, Canada, and the UK, with more countries potentially being added. This move could significantly boost the Android XR platform’s market position against competitors like Ap
Fairphone is making its long-awaited US debut, but starting with headphones rather than phones. The company cites right-to-repair legislation as a key reason for entering the market now. Here’s what to expect from the sustainable tech brand’s American expansion.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 chipset is reportedly launching in Standard and Pro variants with different GPU specs and RAM support. This creates potential confusion for Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series chip strategy. Consumers might not realize performance differences between devices using the same gene
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra appears to be embracing its design heritage with significantly rounder corners. The change represents a departure from the boxy designs of recent years and a return to the phone’s original identity.
Apple is reportedly developing an M5 Ultra chip for next year’s Mac Studio, completely skipping an M4 Ultra version. The company will also refresh the Mac mini with M5 and M5 Pro options in 2025.
Apple is reportedly developing an affordable MacBook that could start at just $599. The device would use iPhone processors instead of M-series chips and target Chromebook buyers. Launch is expected in the first half of 2026.
Microsoft’s long-awaited Azure HBv5 virtual machines are now generally available, featuring custom AMD EPYC 9V64H processors with HBM3 memory. These VMs offer up to 368 cores and nearly 7TB/s of memory bandwidth, targeting memory-intensive HPC applications. Independent benchmarks from Phoronix show
