Hideo Kojima Calls Cloud Gaming a Bigger Threat Than Digital Games

Kojima says the end of PlayStation discs is only the first step. The real concern is cloud gaming, where players may own nothing at all.

Bang & Olufsen Powerbank brings Qi2 charging in a luxury body

Bang & Olufsen has moved into power banks with a compact Qi2 magnetic battery built around glass, aluminum and the Beoplay H100 design language.

Apple’s new Siri AI will not reach every iPhone with iOS 27

iOS 27 may run on older iPhones, but the upgraded Siri AI is expected only on models that support Apple Intelligence.

Anthropic launches Claude Science for AI drug discovery

Claude Science is pitched as a workspace for researchers, while Anthropic says it wants to work on treatments for rare and neglected diseases.

Microsoft May Lose Up to $200 on Every Xbox Series X|S

Insider Jez Corden says rising component costs and changing player habits are putting pressure on the old console business model.

Sony Limits PS5 Disc Drive Orders as PlayStation Goes Digital

Sony has limited PS5 removable disc drive purchases to one per order after demand rose around the shift away from new physical PlayStation games.

DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations DLC launches on July 7

Bethesda and id Software detailed Revelations, a major story DLC with Chain Spear, six levels, DOOM 2 map callbacks and Ripatorium 3.0.

Exynos 2700 may get a new design for better cooling

Samsung is reportedly reworking Exynos 2700 by separating RAM from the main chip die to improve heat transfer and reduce throttling in future Galaxy S27 phones.

Apple may have paused work on AirPods Pro with cameras

A new rumor claims Apple has put camera-equipped AirPods Pro on hold, even though earlier reports said the device was already deep in testing.

Samsung Galaxy S27 May Bring Privacy Display to All Flagships

Samsung is reportedly preparing to make Privacy Display standard across the Galaxy S27 flagship lineup, expanding Flex Magic Pixel beyond the Ultra model.

iQOO 15 Ultra Beats RedMagic in AnTuTu’s June Ranking

AnTuTu’s June 2026 Android flagship ranking is once again led by gaming phones, with iQOO 15 Ultra edging past RedMagic 11S Pro+.

Steam Machine Sees First Red Line of Death Hardware Failure

A Reddit user says Valve’s new Steam Machine stopped booting after about 20 minutes, with a red line pattern reportedly pointing to a GPU fault.

Xiaomi tests Android 17, but HyperOS 4 may not be the name

Internal builds for Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra point to HyperOS 3.3 on Android 17, while the public branding of the update remains open.

Android Phone Running Slow? Background Apps May Be to Blame

Android can show which apps keep using memory in the background. The hidden developer options menu helps spot the real resource hogs without dubious booster apps.

Apple may redesign the base MacBook Pro after all

Bloomberg says Apple’s entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro may adopt a design inspired by future touchscreen MacBooks as early as the first half of next year.

Android 17 Makes PIN Brute-Forcing Almost Useless

Google has tightened Android 17 lock-screen limits, cutting long-term PIN attempts from 1,800 to just 19 before a full lockout.

Xbox May Let Disc Games Work Like Digital Purchases

Microsoft is testing a new Xbox feature that links physical game discs to digital access while keeping ownership tied to the disc itself.

Opera Adds Paste Protect Against Clipboard Attacks

Opera is rolling out Paste Protect, a built-in browser defense that blocks malicious commands before they land in the clipboard.

Apple reportedly orders 10 million foldable iPhone Ultra units

Apple is said to be preparing a bigger launch for its first foldable iPhone, with suppliers asked to reserve parts for the iPhone 18 lineup.

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 brings Platform Stability to Pixel devices

Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6 with build CP31.260618.005, fixing Pixel bugs and polishing desktop windowing and Health Connect.