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The Epomaker GX1 combines surprisingly good positional audio, a great detachable microphone, stable wireless performance, and excellent battery life for just $50.

I spoke with JBLs Gordon Tong at Gamescom 2026 about wireless gaming, 50mm carbon drivers, AI-powered footsteps and the companys strategy for Quantum.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has hinted that Project Helix will be a family of devices, suggesting Microsoft could launch multiple next-generation Xbox products.

Across the US, growing privacy concerns over Flocks AI-powered license plate readers have triggered a wave of pushback, with residents and city councils fighting back against roadside surveillance.

Apple TV has acquired the global streaming rights for hit British comedy-drama series Small Prophets, and it will be available for watching October 7 onwards.

Apple is raising the price of Apple TV in the U.S. to $14.99 per month, while the annual plan is increasing to $119.

Rockstars Rob Nelson says his GTA VI playthrough took around 80 hours, suggesting the upcoming open-world blockbuster could be a massive time commitment.

GTA 6s extended gameplay reveal finally shows Jason and Lucia working together, Rockstars enormous new Vice City, and missions carrying DNA from some of its best games.

Sony's newest OLED packs four HDMI ports, 4K/120Hz gaming, and Gemini into a relatively affordable 48-inch package.

Geminis video toolbox just got much bigger, with longer clips, 4K output, and far more control over every shot.

Phantom Blade Zero isnt stopping at your TV. Its kung-fu world is coming to your face, too.

As AI changes the skills and jobs of tomorrow, children may need more than technical knowledge. CrunchLabs Rachele Harmuth explains why learning to think like an engineer can help kids build curiosity, confidence and resilience.

Samsungs new Odyssey G6 gaming monitor can hit 1,100Hz at HD resolution, slightly above its previously announced 1,040Hz maximum, while its 600Hz QHD mode may prove more practical.

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting dedicated support for Samsungs Odyssey 3D monitor, giving the company a major showcase as it tries to prove glasses-free 3D gaming can be more than a novelty.

PlayStation Plus is getting Sniper Elite: Resistance, Chained Echoes, MLB The Show 26, and Wobbly Life as its September Monthly Games.

New GTA 6 details reveal dynamic body changes, visible exhaustion, reactive NPCs, deeper relationships, and a Leonida designed to remember how you live inside it.

Gamescom 2026 delivered dozens of trailers and announcements, but these six games from Metro 2039 to Nodus Fall are the ones still stuck in my head.

Nvidia is giving GeForce NOW members control over DLSS 4.5 with per-game settings for Super Resolution, Dynamic Frame Generation, and Ray Reconstruction, alongside upcoming Steam Machine and Steam Controller support.

AOC has unveiled the AGP327KG, a 31.5-inch 5K gaming monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate and Nvidia G-SYNC Pulsar support.

For years, the direction of gaming has seemed pretty clear: digital is in, physical is slowly being left behind. But Microsoft is taking a different approach with a new Xbox feature that could make owning a disc a little more flexible. Xbox has announced a new feature called Your Discs. Now Also Digital. that will []

The Witcher 3 is getting a free remaster with major gameplay improvements this September, followed by Geralts final full expansion, Songs of the Past, in 2027.

NO LAW, the new cyber-noir shooter from The Ascent developer Neon Giant, has finally shown its first gameplay, mixing Cyberpunk 2077-style visuals with stealth, hacking and Deus Ex-inspired choices.

Metro 2039s new Renegade gameplay trailer takes us back underground with denser environments, new survival tools, brutal combat, and another ominous Dark Ones tease.

PlaySide Studios revealed the first gameplay trailer for Game of Thrones: War for Westeros during Gamescom 2026, an officially licensed real-time strategy game launching on PC via Steam in early 2027.

1001 Threads of Mizan is an ambitious action RPG inspired by Arabic folklore, featuring stunning deserts, magical carpet traversal and a distinctly Middle Eastern fantasy world.

HoYoverse has revealed Nodus Fall, a dark fantasy co-op action game filled with colossal mythical beasts and a dramatically grimmer look than Genshin Impact.

Marcus Fenix has faced some terrifying enemies, but E-Day looks ready to make his life miserable all over again.

Ananta has officially received a January 15, 2027 release date alongside a new story trailer showcasing its open-world urban action RPG.

Xbox and Asus are pushing handheld gaming into luxury territory with a $2,499 ROG Ally X20 Anniversary Bundle featuring an OLED display and AR glasses.

CD Projekt Red has confirmed a 2028 window for The Witcher 4, with The Witcher 3 returning first through the new Songs of the Past expansion next year.

The Blood of Dawnwalker's PC requirements are surprisingly modest, but console players will be limited to 30fps or 40fps, even on PS5 Pro.

Nintendo has reportedly targeted more than 400 Switch emulator repositories on GitHub in a single day as its aggressive anti-piracy campaign continues.

Riot Games is ending active development of 2XKO in December 2026 after failing to retain enough players, although the League fighting game will remain playable.

Another group has surfaced with alleged GTA 6 development files as Rockstar prepares to show the game on August 27.

Metas Pocket is now rolling out in the U.S., letting users vibe-code simple game ideas into playable mini-games they can share and remix.

PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering, stripping its live-service model after weak playtests, with staff facing a December deadline.

New GTA 6 footage has leaked ahead of Rockstars planned reveal, showing Jason playing basketball, driving and interacting with systems that could add more depth to gameplay.

From GTA 6 and Resident Evil Requiem to Wolverine and Phantom Blade Zero, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best years in gaming yet.