Enthusiast Turns Old SATA SSDs Into Steam Game Cartridges

A Linux-based DIY project uses 2.5-inch SSDs, a SATA dock, udev and systemd to launch individual Steam games from physical cartridges.

Google app code hints at Pixel 11a under the codename Formosan

A new reference in the Phone by Google beta strengthens earlier reports that Google is already developing the affordable Pixel 11a.

Huawei Mate XT2 Patent Reveals New Inward-Folding Design

Patent images hint at a major redesign with an external screen, an inward-folding tri-fold body and rumored Kirin 9050 Pro hardware.

EU forces Google to open Android features to AI rivals

The European Commission has ordered Alphabet to give rival AI services access to 11 Android functions and set rules for sharing anonymized Google Search data.

MSI launches four GeForce RTX 5060 V1 cards with a cut-down GB205 GPU

The new MSI models keep standard RTX 5060 specifications, but use a larger cut-down chip and bring small changes to clocks, power and weight.

KOTOR Remake May Not Arrive Until 2028

An unverified message attributed to Saber executive Steve Allison lists the Star Wars remake among projects the company hopes to prepare for 2028.

OnePlus Stops Launching New Devices in Europe and North America

The brand is leaving two major regions, while OPPO promises ongoing support and plans to move existing OnePlus phones from OxygenOS to ColorOS.

CrashStealer malware targets Mac passwords with a fake crash report

The macOS infostealer used a notarized app to get past Gatekeeper and steal data from password managers, crypto wallets and browsers.

Samsung explains how Galaxy Z Fold8 could lose its screen crease

Flex Titanium combines an ultra-thin titanium alloy film with a laser-patterned support plate to reduce deformation in the fold area.

Palit unveils GeForce RTX 3060 Infinity 2 OC with 12GB of memory

The new dual-fan model revives NVIDIA's Ampere GPU with 12GB of GDDR6, a modest factory overclock and a zero-RPM cooling mode.

Xiaomi tests HyperOS 3.3 based on Android 17

Early builds have appeared for Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, but a public rollout has not yet been confirmed.

OpenAI is developing a screenless AI speaker with ChatGPT

The portable device may feature a camera, sensors and moving parts, with a possible launch in 2027.

Xiaomi ends support for 10 more devices, including the 12S Ultra

Ten Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models have reached EOL and will no longer receive regular HyperOS updates or security patches.

Google Pixel Watch 5 renders reveal colors and possible price hike

Leaked renders show two sizes, four color combinations and Wi-Fi or LTE versions. Prices may rise by about $50.

das_POD turns old IDE CD drives into a DIY audio player

CD-ROM PLAYER 01 is a solder-free kit with a designer enclosure, but the drive, AUX cable and power adapter are sold separately.

Zotac RTX 5090 burns out during Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

The card failed minutes after launch with a loud pop and smoke. The power connector reportedly remained intact, while burn marks appeared on the PCIe contacts.

Samsung Teases New Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 Features

Samsung hints at agentic AI, longer battery life and new heart-health tools ahead of its July 22 wearable launch.

Apple releases public betas of iOS 27 and macOS 27

The test builds introduce Siri AI, smarter editing tools and performance improvements across Apple devices.

Waze adds Motorcycle Mode and quieter navigation prompts

Waze is rolling out motorcycle-specific routes, personalized navigation, fewer voice prompts and expanded Gemini features.

Samsung prepares One UI 9 based on Android 17

One UI 9 may debut at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, with the Galaxy S26 first in line for beta testing and older models expected to follow later.