The Verge Awards at CES 2026
The Verge Awards at CES 2026 Every January, the world of consumer electronics heads to Las Vegas to spend the first full week of the year in the desert presenting, prodding, and gawking at all the new gadgets and gear debuting at CES. The show has once again delivered an avalanche of products, both innovative […]
Xbox’s Developer Direct returns on January 22nd with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay
Xbox's Developer Direct returns on January 22nd with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay Microsoft’s annual Xbox Developer Direct event is taking place on January 22nd this year. The fourth Developer Direct will provide a closer look at two of Microsoft’s biggest Xbox games this year, Forza Horizon 6 and Fable, as well as a […]
Sony’s new ‘Hyperpop’ PS5 covers are bursting with RGB color
Sony's new 'Hyperpop' PS5 covers are bursting with RGB color Sony’s first PlayStation announcement of 2026 is all about color. The new Hyperpop Collection includes colorful neon console covers and controllers that really add a pop of color to a PS5. Sadly, if you own a PS5 Pro then you won’t be able to enjoy […]
You can turn this modular clamp-on controller into an N64 or GameCube gamepad
You can turn this modular clamp-on controller into an N64 or GameCube gamepad The X5 Alteron’s customizable design should accommodate most gamers’ preferences. | Image: Hyperkin and GameSir Hyperkin announced a new clamp-on style wireless controller created in collaboration with GameSir. The X5 Alteron features similar functionality to GameSir’s GameSir G8 Plus that debuted in […]
Intel is planning a custom Panther Lake CPU for handheld PCs
Intel is planning a custom Panther Lake CPU for handheld PCs Intel announced yesterday that it’s developing an entire “handheld gaming platform” powered by its new Panther Lake chips, and joining an increasingly competitive field. Qualcomm is hinting about potential Windows gaming handhelds showing up at the Game Developers Conference in March, and AMD’s new […]
Nvidia’s GeForce Now is getting native Linux and Fire TV apps
Nvidia's GeForce Now is getting native Linux and Fire TV apps Nvidia’s RTX 5080 rollout for its GeForce Now cloud gaming service is now complete, so it’s ready to announce some additional features for subscribers. In the coming months, Nvidia is planning to launch native GeForce Now apps for Linux and Amazon’s Fire TV devices, […]
Alienware is working on new slim and cheaper gaming laptops
Alienware is working on new slim and cheaper gaming laptops These renders of the ultra-slim (left) and entry-level (right) models are our only glimpse of Alienware’s unnamed laptops. Dell-owned Alienware is looking to reach a wider swath of gamers, announcing at CES 2026 that it’s working on two new laptops: one with a lower, entry-level […]
The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX features a slimmer chassis and stronger specs
The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX features a slimmer chassis and stronger specs The latest MSI Crosshair gaming laptop announced at CES today doesn’t make any major changes, but does manage to fit improved specs into less space. According to MSI, the Crosshair 16 Max HX is 14.3 percent thinner than its predecessor, a difference […]
8BitDo’s new wireless Xbox controller has swappable ABXY button switches
8BitDo's new wireless Xbox controller has swappable ABXY button switches 8BitDo’s second officially licensed wireless Xbox controller is also its most expensive gamepad to date. The 8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox follows last August’s Ultimate 3-mode Controller for Xbox – Rare 40th Anniversary Edition with some excellent upgrades, less branding, and a big price […]
The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far
The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far Ahead of the CES show floor officially opening on Tuesday, January 6th, many companies have already announced new tech, gadgets, concepts, and AI-powered upgrades that will be released over this year. Yesterday’s CES Unveiled event delivered even more announcements and reveals. If you’re already struggling to […]