Britons are expected to buy nearly 8 million mini fans this year due to a heatwave, but almost half are predicted to be low-quality and end up in landfill within a year. Concerns are rising over e-waste and fire risks from discarded lithium-ion batteries.
DJI and Insta360, two Chinese brands, now control nearly 90% of the global smart camera market, pushing aside US-based GoPro. Shipments reached 4.14 million units in Q1, with sales up 20% year-on-year.
A review of 20 fans, including pedestal, bladeless, tower, desk, and evaporative coolers, highlighting energy efficiency, noise, and cooling performance, with the AirCraft Lume standing out as the best overall for its balance of power and quiet operation.
Retroid's new Pocket Nova handheld console boasts a Qualcomm QCS8550 processor, a 4.5-inch AMOLED display, and a 5000mAh battery. It starts at $229 for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage model, with a 12GB RAM version at $269. Preorders are open, but a release date is unannounced.
MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ gaming handheld boasts a powerful Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip for superior performance and efficiency. Despite its impressive specs, including an 8-inch 120Hz display and Wi-Fi 7, its $1,800 price tag makes it a questionable value proposition.
Valve's Steam Machine launches at high price points ($1,049-$1,428), significantly more than competitors like Xbox Series X and PS5, due to global RAM shortages impacting PC component costs. This signals a trend of increasing prices in the console market.
Screenbound, a '5D platformer', launches on September 10 for Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox for PC, with a demo available now on Steam.
Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme chip for handheld gaming PCs shows significant performance and battery life improvements over AMD competitors. The MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus, featuring this chip, offers up to 60-73 fps in demanding games at 1200p and can last up to 12 hours on a charge. Despite a high target price of $1,500, the chip's efficiency marks a potential leap for portable gaming.
Anbernic's RG Rotate retro handheld console, featuring a 1:1 swivel display, launches May 11. It runs Android 12, has a Unisoc T618 CPU, 3GB RAM, and supports PS1, N64, and GameCube games. Prices start at $88 for the black model and $108 for the silver model, with early bird discounts available.
Asus announces the ROG Xbox Ally X20, featuring a larger OLED screen, improved controls, and enhanced brightness. However, it's bundled with expensive AR glasses for a 20th-anniversary edition, potentially limiting its appeal as a mainstream handheld gaming PC.
ASUS celebrates ROG's 20th anniversary with the ROG Xbox Ally X20, featuring a new 7.4-inch 1080p 120Hz OLED display, AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB RAM, 1TB storage, and bundled AR glasses.
The Arduboy FX-C is a pocket-sized handheld console with a vast library of free games, upgraded from its predecessors with USB-C and a larger game storage capacity, though some features like multiplayer are still in development.
Russia's 'Yolka' handheld anti-drone system, a low-cost interceptor using kinetic impact, seen in combat use, targeting enemy drones with autonomous AI-guided flight up to 4km range.
Valve's Steam Deck is back in stock after mid-February unavailability due to RAM and storage shortages, but prices have significantly increased: $789 for the 512GB OLED model (up from $549) and $949 for the 1TB model (up from $649). The base 256GB LCD model has been discontinued.
Ayaneo announced the Konkr Pocket Block, a new retro gaming handheld inspired by the Game Boy design. The "extremely compact" device will feature AI capabilities, though details remain scarce. It is expected to be more affordable than Ayaneo's premium models.
As heatwaves become more frequent, this guide reviews 15 fans and evaporative coolers, highlighting energy-efficient alternatives to air conditioning. The AirCraft Lume is named best overall, with other top picks for budget, misting, tower, travel, and evaporative cooling.
As a new Ebola outbreak spreads rapidly in the DRC, lessons from the 2018-2020 crisis in Butembo highlight challenges like insecurity, community mistrust, and the exploitation of the outbreak for political gain. The WHO's quicker declaration of a public health emergency this time reflects lessons learned, though the current Bundibugyo variant lacks specific vaccines.
Debut film Tycoon, set around the 2028 Summer Olympics in a dystopian Los Angeles, explores survival, economic precarity, and resistance against a megacorporation controlling protein distribution amid a meat ban and cockroach infestation.
Analogue has released firmware update 1.3.0 for its Analogue 3D console, adding the "Memories" save state feature. This allows users to save their game progress at any point and resume later, a feature previously available on the Analogue Pocket. Screenshots are not yet available.
Microsoft is starting to test its Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) feature with the Xbox Ally X. Auto SR first debuted on some Copilot Plus PCs nearly two years ago, improving visual quality and frame rates in select games. Now, Microsoft is testing it for docked play on the Xbox Ally X, allowing the 7-inch […]
Anbernic announces its RG Rotate handheld with a 3.5-inch 720x720 rotating square screen, available for preorder starting May 11th at $87.99 for the polar black version and $107.99 for the premium all-metal silver variant. The device runs Android 12 with a Unisoc Tiger T618 Octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, capable of emulating N64, PS1, and some GameCube titles.
Blaze Entertainment unveils two new handheld gaming devices inspired by classic 1980s computers: The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld. Each portable comes with 25 retro titles preloaded, expandable via microSD, and features a 4.3-inch 800x480 screen, remappable controls, stereo speakers, and a 3-hour battery. Preorders start at $129.99 each through Funstock, with shipping expected October 2026.
Samsung predicts the severe memory shortage driving up prices for phones and gaming handhelds will worsen through 2027, with supply falling far short of customer demand. The world's biggest RAM manufacturer warns the supply-to-demand gap will widen further next year, following earlier reports that the industry may not catch up until 2030. Complications could arise if Samsung fails to reach agreement with its labor union planning an 18-day strike starting May 21st.
Valve has announced its new Steam Controller will be available to order from 4 May at £85 in the UK and $99 in the US — roughly double the first generation's 2015 price. While early hands-on reviews have been positive, the price has sparked debate among gamers, with some questioning its value compared to standard console controllers priced between £45-65. Industry experts suggest the controller will sell well among core PC enthusiasts despite the premium pricing.
