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ASUS has suggested that the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X20 will be a premium gaming handheld with a price to match. The device has no confirmed release date or retail cost yet, but comments from the company indicate that rising component prices could push it well above the cost of current handheld gaming PCs. The ROG Xbox Ally X20 was revealed earlier this month

Forza Horizon 6 has received a new hotfix on Xbox and PC that removes two major credit farming exploits, restores The Eliminator mode, and gives every player a free 2021 McLaren Sabre. The update also adjusts rewards in selected modes to stop players from using Auto Drive to earn large amounts of credits without actively racing. The hotfix arrived on June 18 and focuses

Xbox Summer Sale 2026 is expected to begin in mid July, although Microsoft has not announced an official start date yet. Based on the timing of recent Xbox Summer Sales, the main event could start on July 16 or July 23 and run for around two weeks, bringing major discounts on digital games, add-ons, and premium editions across the Xbox Store. The sale is

Xbox Demo Fest 2026 has been running since June 4, and players are already showing clear interest in a wide mix of upcoming games. More than 40 demos are available during the event, but several titles have moved ahead as the most popular downloads on the Xbox Store. The current list includes shooters, co-op games, roguelikes, simulators, puzzle platformers, and retro-inspired adventures. That variety

EVE Frontier may eventually become playable on Steam Deck, as developers are already experimenting with the game on Valve’s handheld. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but the team has said that internal Steam Deck tests are underway and that the game’s built-in controller support makes handheld compatibility more realistic than it would be for EVE Online. EVE Frontier is a survival sandbox spin-off set

Fanatical’s Movember Father’s Day Charity Bundle offers 11 Steam Deck compatible games for $13, combining well known multiplayer titles, management games, action adventures, and smaller indie releases in one package. The bundle is especially appealing for handheld players because every included game is listed as either Playable or Verified for Steam Deck. The collection also supports charity, giving the deal an extra reason to

Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days has officially earned Steam Deck Verified status, confirming that the zombie survival game works well on Valve’s handheld without requiring major setup or controller adjustments. The new rating makes it easier for Steam Deck owners to buy the game with confidence, especially because its slower tactical gameplay fits portable sessions well. The 2.5D survival horror game focuses on

Humble’s new June 2unes Bundle gives rhythm game fans a chance to pick up nine music focused titles for as little as $5, with the complete collection available for $12. The bundle includes well known games such as Trombone Champ, Thumper, Spin Rhythm XD, and Everhood 2, while most of the included titles are already marked as Playable or Verified for Steam Deck. The

Valve has released a small SteamOS update that fixes a frustrating Desktop Mode issue on the Steam Deck. SteamOS 3.8.11 restores access to the virtual keyboard at the Desktop Mode lock screen, allowing affected players to enter their password and unlock the system again. The update is limited in scope, but the fix is important. A missing virtual keyboard can leave players unable to

The PNY GeForce RTX 5080 Slim OC delivers the high-end gaming performance expected from an RTX 5080 while using a rare two slot cooler design. It is a strong option for buyers who want powerful 4K gaming hardware without filling their system with an oversized three slot graphics card. Most modern partner GPUs have become increasingly large, even when their cooling requirements do not

Bang & Olufsen has introduced the Beosystem 3000c Dune Grey Edition, a limited luxury music system built around a restored 1985 Beogram 3000 turntable and a pair of Beolab 8 wireless speakers. Priced at $30,000, the system is aimed at collectors who want vintage vinyl hardware with modern streaming features and high-end design. Only 100 individually numbered units will be made worldwide. Each system

Woot’s latest audio sale is offering large discounts on headphones, wireless earbuds, Bluetooth speakers, and outdoor audio equipment ahead of Prime Day. The strongest offers include Apple’s original AirPods Max for $429 and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds3 Pro for $134.99, alongside lower-cost options starting at $5.99. The sale covers a wide price range, making it useful for buyers looking for premium noise cancelling headphones, affordable

Adobe is expanding AI assistants across its Creative Cloud software to help creators handle repetitive production work in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, and Frame.io. The new tools are designed to complete multi-step tasks such as sorting footage, renaming clips, managing layers, resizing designs, checking files for print problems, and preparing rough edits. The goal is not to replace creative decisions. Adobe says the

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that GJ504b, the distant world known as the Pink Planet, is surrounded by clouds likely made from vaporised salts. The finding gives astronomers their clearest look yet at one of the coldest and faintest planetary-mass objects ever studied directly. GJ504b sits about 57 light-years from Earth and was first discovered in 2013. It has long stood out

A new AI powered breath analysis system is being developed to detect possible signs of illness by studying the chemical compounds a person exhales. The technology could eventually help doctors distinguish between serious lung and heart conditions without relying first on invasive blood tests or long laboratory waits. The project uses an electronic nose and artificial intelligence to examine volatile organic compounds, known as

Two Android phone deals are already available before Prime Day, with the Nothing Phone 3 dropping to $599 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 starting at $785. The Nothing Phone 3 is the cheaper option for buyers who want a large AMOLED display, plenty of storage, and an unusual design, while the Galaxy S26 offers a more traditional flagship experience with a faster processor and

Amazon’s Ember Artline Fire TV is now available at a lower price ahead of Prime Day, giving buyers a cheaper alternative to Samsung’s popular The Frame TV. The 55-inch Ember Artline Fire TV has dropped to $699, while the larger 65-inch model is selling for $899.99. The Ember Artline is designed for people who want a television that does not look like a large

Researchers have developed a new AI assisted holographic display system that can project complex three dimensional scenes in a single step, bringing realistic floating 3D images closer to practical use. The technology combines artificial intelligence with specially designed optical surfaces to reduce image blur between depth layers, one of the biggest problems holding back advanced holographic displays. The work is still an early proof

The Gate Must Stand is a competent roguelite tower defence game with satisfying tactical ideas and reasonable replay value, but it struggles to become memorable. Its core loop works well enough to pass the time, especially at its low price, yet slow pacing, unclear upgrades, weak presentation, and a lack of narrative identity keep it from becoming more than a decent budget option. Developed

CD Projekt RED believes Cyberpunk 2077 has made a major recovery, but the studio knows it may never fully win back every player who lost trust after the game’s troubled launch. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski has said the company is still working to rebuild confidence, with The Witcher 4 and future projects expected to play an important role in that effort. Cyberpunk 2077 launched