Press review · Sunday, 18 May 2025
18 May 2025
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bloomberg.com Tech ·
Huawei Unveils in-House Operating System to Replace Windows
Huawei Technologies Co. debuted its first in-house operating system for personal computers, offering an alternative to Microsoft Corp’s Windows as China pushes to replace American technologies amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Microsoft Build 2025: news and announcements from the developer conference
It’s all about AI and developers.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GPU Launched At $299, Aims 1080p Gaming With 100+ FPS Using DLSS 4
NVIDIA has launched the GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GPU, which is aimed at 1080p gamers and harnesses DLSS 4 for smooth AAA gaming at 1080p.
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9to5toys.com Tech ·
PNY debuts new Nintendo Switch 2-compatible 890MB/s Express microSD cards, grab yours starting at $45
Several manufacturers, including Lexar and Samsung, have released new Express microSD cards in the months following the Switch 2 announcement. Now, PNY is joining them with its new offerings, and it’s latest memory cards come with 128GB and 256GB storage, both capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 890MB/s. The prices for…
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google Wallet requiring authentication to even open the app after a few minutes
In 2024, Google Wallet introduced a “verify it’s you” requirement, and now appears to be extending that to the entire Android app.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Donât Buy the Official iPhone 16 Charger, This Anker Model Is at a Record-Low Price on Amazon
An extra charger can help you make sure you never have to deal with a dead battery ever again.
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Viral TikTok Shows Woman Scrolling On A Transparent Phone And The Internet Goes Wild Guessing The Mysterious ‘Device’
A video has gone viral on TikTok where a woman is seen using a transparent phone called a methaphone as part of a social experiment
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Has Confirmed It Will Be Attending GamesCom 2025
Company skipped last year's event
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Infinity Nikki developer apologises after poorly received update, promises compensation and more
Infinity Nikki developer Infold Games has issued an apology following a recent update to the game, which led to an influx of negative feedback from players.
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ign.com Tech ·
WizKids Offering Refunds For Baldur's Gate 3 Minis That 'Missed the Mark' - IGN
Last week, WizKids' Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures arrived, and they didn't exactly garner rave reviews. The public response seems to have been heard, and now WizKids is offering refunds to anyone who feels dissatisfied with their minifig boxes.
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uploadvr.com Tech ·
Valve's New Headset Design Is "Amazing", Lynx Founder Says
The founder of Lynx says that the design of Valve's next headset, codenamed Deckard, "is quite amazing".
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What it was like inside CD Projekt Red when The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released
The Witcher 3 is 10 years old but what was it like inside CD Projekt Red when the game was released? Well, we were there. It was like this.
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Gigabyte Unveils Latest Gaming Monitor Lineup: Ice Designs, IPS, Quantum Dot, & QD-OLED Displays For Gamers
Gigabyte has showcased various displays at the Computex event, including its new gaming monitors that boast up to dual mode configuration.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Baldur's Gate 3 Figures Are So Ugly Fans Are Getting Full Refunds
A set of Wizkids miniatures did the 2023 GOTY dirty
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gadgetmatch.com Tech ·
MSI showcases new Claw handhelds, previews future products
MSI continues to expand, embrace future with AI-ready offerings
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NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation and Other RTX Updates Shown Off for Upcoming and Existing PC Games
At Computex 2025, NVIDIA provided several updates on existing and upcoming PC games that will be updated with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Video: Check Out New Direct-Feed Gameplay Of Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2
Preem
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newsroom.intel.com Tech ·
Computex: Intel Unveils New GPUs for AI and Workstations
Company extends the Intel Arc Pro GPU lineup to prosumers and AI developers, and announces Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerator availability via rack scale and PCIe deployments.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live — latest restock updates and retailers to check ahead of launch day
I’m tracking Switch 2 pre-order restocks at every major retailer
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
Where to buy RTX 5060 — live updates and stock checker
Here's where to buy Nvidia's new 5060
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Renews A Couple Of Metroid Prime Trademarks
But don't get your hopes up
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polygon.com Tech ·
Esquie balances the darkness of Clair Obscur with unrelenting wholesomeness
Meet your new favorite video game character, Esquie
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Files by Google is also getting a fresh coat of Material 3 Expressive (APK teardown)
Files by Google is the latest app spotted integrating Material 3 Expressive, showcasing new button layouts, progress bar changes, and more!
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forbes.com Tech ·
Apple iPhone 16: Major New Deal Offers iPhone For Free, With Or Without Trade-In
As Memorial Day approaches, there are deals to be had. And Verizon has two deals which mean you can snag an iPhone 16 for free.
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engadget.com Tech ·
HP is bringing Snapdragon chips to its more affordable laptops
HP refreshed its OmniBook 5 laptops with Snapdragon chips for improved performance at an affordable price.
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techspot.com Tech ·
Nvidia's RTX 5060 launch and the erosion of independent GPU reviews
Hardware Unboxed has found plenty of success success on YouTube and has become a trusted voice in the PC hardware community. As you may know, Steve and...
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Nvidia driver enables RTX 5000 GPU support on Intel Core 2 CPUs – with a catch
The key to this surprising development lies in a single instruction: POPCNT, or "Population Count." This CPU-level instruction is used to calculate the number of bits set...
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ASUS Showcases World's First 610Hz Gaming Monitor: ROG STRIX ACE XG248Q5G Packed With Blazing Fast Super TN Panel
ASUS has unveiled the world's fastest and the first 610Hz gaming monitor: the ROG STRIX ACE XG248Q5G, which boasts a Super TN panel.
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The Last of Us season two actor lands Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet role after impressing Neil Druckmann on set
One The Last of Us TV actor impressed Neil Druckmann so much, they won themselves a part in Naughty Dog's next game.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Hideo Kojima reveals his next espionage game ‘Physint’ is 5-6 years away | VGC
Kojima is currently working on Death Stranding 2, OD…
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Samsung is finally bringing Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to its OLED TVs
A major upgrade for gaming on the big screen
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pcgamesn.com Tech ·
You have to see this Doom The Dark Ages gaming PC build, it's outstanding
With loads of custom 3D printed-parts, spinning gears, and pumping pistons, this Nvidia GeForce RTX PC is almost like a real Doom weapon.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
Computex 2025 live — Nvidia goes big on AI, new laptops and more from the world's largest computing event
Join us, as we see the future of computing in Taiwan.
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cnevpost.com Tech ·
Xiaomi to officially unveil YU7, its 1st SUV, on May 22
Xiaomi will officially unveil the YU7 this Thursday, a model that has the potential to reshape China's electric SUV market.
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How to watch Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference
It’s all about AI for Build 2025
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engadget.com Tech ·
Activision is abandoning Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile
Activision is halting updates fore Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile and will delist the title in the coming days.
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gamerant.com Tech ·
Xbox Game Pass is Losing 4 Games on May 31
Microsoft announces four games leaving Xbox Game Pass at the end of May, with a fifth on PC Game Pass also saying its final farewell.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Standby for Hub Mode: Google wants to turn your Android phone into a smart display
Google may be developing an Android equivalent to iOS's Standby Mode, which will let you transform your Android phone into a smart display.
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ASUS Shows Off RTX 5080 Noctua Edition With Triple-Fan Cooler, ROG Astral RTX 5080 DOOM Edition With 666 Units
ASUS displayed two brand-new custom RTX 50 GPUs, the RTX 5080 Noctua Edition & the ROG Astral RTX 5080 DOOM Edition graphics card.
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finance.yahoo.com Tech ·
Intel debuts AI GPUs for workstation system as it works to gain ground on Nvidia, AMD
Intel announced a pair of new AI chips as it seeks to gain ground on rivals AMD and Nvidia.
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Gemini colors come to Nest Audio testing ‘Google Assistant’ upgrade
The Nest Audio is now using the Gemini colors, which raises some interesting branding questions. Since December...
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dexerto.com Tech ·
The Last of Us actor teases Intergalactic role as production ramps up - Dexerto
Dexerto caught up with Stephen A. Chang to discuss his new role in Naughty Dog’s next big project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
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globenewswire.com Tech ·
Best VPN for Android 2025: NordVPN Voted Best of VPNs for Android
NordVPN Outpaces Competition with Superior Android Features, Blazing Speeds, and Ironclad Privacy – Voted #1 VPN for Android in 2025...
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flatpanelshd.com Tech ·
2025 OLEDs are Samsung's first G-Sync certified TVs
S95F first, more later
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Here's when to expect the next generation of AirPods Max, reportedly featuring a new lighter weight design - 9to5Mac
If you are a fan of Apple’s own-brand over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, you may be wondering when to expect...
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Nvidia RTX 5060 Is Finally Here, But You Might Want to Wait - IGN
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Northern Lights Update: Here’s Where The Aurora May Be Visible
People in Wyoming, New Hampshire and Maine—along with 12 other states—may be able to see the aurora borealis Sunday night.
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Apple iPhone 17 Air: New Leak Reveals Crucial Design Details
The most talked-about iPhone for 2025, a slim phone nicknamed iPhone 17 Air, has just revealed some more of its secrets in a new leak.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Galaxy Z Fold 7 and tri-fold could use titanium in their design
Just like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, Samsung could use titanium in the backplate of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
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Kuo: No major AirPods hardware updates until AirPods Pro 3 in 2026 - 9to5Mac
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today tweeted that he does not forecast major updates to the AirPods lineup coming this year....