Galaxy Z Flip 8 Rumors Suggest Lighter Design, Smaller Display Crease
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 is rumored to be lighter and feature a refined hinge that reduces the visible crease. The new mechanism could shave about eight grams, bringing the weight down from 188 g to roughly 180 g, while keeping the 6.9‑inch main and 4.1‑inch cover displays unchanged. Other specifications, including battery, cameras and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, are expected to mirror the Flip 7. Samsung plans to unveil the device in July alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Fold Wide.
Google Pixel 11 Specs Leak, Revealing Less RAM and New Cameras
A leak from Mystic Leaks reveals Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 family will ship later this summer with the new Tensor G6 chip, upgraded camera hardware and a novel "Pixel Glow" light strip. Across the lineup, RAM is being reduced –...
Apple's 20th-Anniversary iPhone Might Bend Light to Make the Display Look Futuristic
Apple is reportedly developing a special 20th‑anniversary iPhone for a September 2027 launch that could debut a “Liquid Glass” display. The design would feature a subtle quad‑curve screen and optical‑refraction layers that make ultra‑thin bezels virtually invisible. Leaks also hint...
GTA 6 Price Is Still Unknown, as Publisher Take-Two Dodges the Question
Take‑Two Interactive’s CEO Strauss Zelnick sidestepped a direct answer when asked about Grand Theft Auto VI’s price, insisting developers should set prices based on perceived consumer value. Industry chatter still points to a $100 U.S. price tag, with a UK listing...
Motorola Razr (2026) Colors: See All 7 Pantone Finishes
Motorola’s 2026 Razr lineup arrives in seven Pantone‑approved finishes, spanning the Razr Ultra, Razr Plus and the standard Razr. The Ultra model ships in Orient Blue and Cocoa, the Plus is offered solely in Mountain View green, while the base Razr adds...
Best Nacon RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS EQ Settings: Get the Most Out of the Headset’s Graphene Drivers
The Shortcut published a guide detailing optimal EQ settings for the Nacon RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS gaming headset, which retails for under $200. The headset’s stock tuning favors first‑person shooters, but the recommended equalizer adjustments broaden its soundstage and...
Final Fantasy 14 Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2, but It'll Cost You
Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, but players must subscribe to a dedicated service for the game. The new subscription is separate from existing PC or console plans, though current FFXIV subscribers...
ModRetro M64 Release Date Set for the Summer
ModRetro announced that its M64 FPGA‑based console, controller and launch games will ship from its Southern California warehouse at the end of July, putting the device in backers' hands by August. The console boasts a five‑second boot, fanless thermal design...
A Classic Sega Genesis Game Is Making a Splashing Return
Sega and A&R Atelier announced Ecco the Dolphin Complete, a remastered collection of the classic Genesis titles and their sequel, The Tides of Time. The bundle will feature achievements, leaderboards, built‑in speed‑run support, and new "meta quests" that let players...
Sony’s PS5 Digital Edition Deal Knocks $200 Off the New List Price for a Limited Time
Sony announced a limited‑time $200 discount on the PS5 Digital Edition, bringing the console back to its original $399 launch price as part of a Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle. The price cut follows a series of hikes earlier this year...
Steam Controller Release Date Imminent as Valve Uploads Unboxing Video
Valve appears poised to ship the long‑awaited Steam Controller within days, after an unboxing video surfaced in the Steam client backend under the tag “steam_controller_unboxing_2026.” Shipping manifests recently filed list a sizable inventory of the device as a “wireless PC...
Prego Pasta Sauce Wants to Listen in on What’s Being Said Around the Dinner Table
Prego has teamed with nonprofit StoryCorps to launch the Connection Keeper, a $20 dinner‑table voice recorder bundled with pasta sauce and conversation cards. The device stores up to 16 GB of CD‑quality audio locally, runs eight hours on a charge, and...
Google's 'Fitbit Air' Will Reportedly Compete with Whoop for 24/7 Health Tracking
Google is preparing to launch a new fitness tracker dubbed Fitbit Air, a screen‑less, thin band designed to compete directly with Whoop’s 24/7 health monitoring devices. The device is expected to retail for about $100 and arrive on May 16,...
IPhone 18 Pro Colors Just Leaked – and Red Might Be Making a Return
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to launch in four finishes—wine‑red, blue, dark gray and silver—according to a leak from Weibo leaker Ice Universe. The dark red “wine” shade could mark the return of a red iPhone for the...
Call of Duty Movie Gets a Release Date – and We'll Be Playing on the Next Xbox by the Time...
The Call of Duty movie has been given an official release date of June 30, 2028, confirming Activision's commitment to a full‑scale film adaptation. Producers Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg, known for gritty dramas, will also co‑write the screenplay, though...
These iPhone Fold Design Mockups Might Give Us Our Best Look at Apple's Foldable Yet
Graphics designer kirdercee posted high‑resolution mockups of Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold, offering the clearest visual of the device yet. The renders depict a passport‑style chassis with a 7.8‑inch foldable screen that appears crease‑free, a sizable rear‑camera bump, Touch ID on the...
The Trump Mobile T1 Has Been Redesigned as a New Website Launches
The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone has been given a visual redesign alongside a refreshed website, aligning the device with a new brand aesthetic. Updated specifications now list a 6.78‑inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, a triple‑camera array and a 5000 mAh battery, while...
Amazon Launches Fire TV Stick HD with Smaller Design and Alexa+ for $34.99
Amazon unveiled the Fire TV Stick HD, a budget‑friendly streaming dongle priced at $34.99. The new model is 30% smaller than its predecessor and draws power directly from a TV’s USB‑C port, eliminating the need for a wall adapter. It...
Pragmata Review Roundup: 'Nostalgia Wrapped in a Shiny New Spacesuit'
Capcom’s long‑awaited new IP, Pragmata, launched on April 17, 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, quickly earning an 86 Metacritic score from 88 critic reviews. Reviewers highlighted the game’s clever level design, satisfying combat, and a...
Microsoft Just Helped Sell the MacBook Neo as Surface PC Prices Increase Substantially
Microsoft announced a sweeping price increase across its Surface laptop and tablet lineup, with some models climbing as much as $500 from their 2024 launch prices. The hikes, blamed on rising memory and component costs, push flagship devices like the...
Ecovacs Unveils New Robot Vacuum with Water Jets to Target Stains with AI
Ecovacs introduced the Deebot X12 OmniCyclone, a premium robot vacuum that adds AI‑driven water‑jet stain removal to its cleaning arsenal. The device uses cameras and machine‑learning to spot dried‑on marks and blasts them with a cleaning solution before the mop...
GTA 6 Hackers Give Rockstar a Deadline to Pay for Stolen Data
Rockstar Games has been pressured by the ShinyHunters ransomware group to pay a ransom by April 14 2026 for data stolen in a third‑party breach. The attackers accessed authentication tokens through a compromised cloud‑cost monitoring tool, allowing them to infiltrate Rockstar’s Snowflake...
Apple Smart Glasses Will Reportedly Come in Multiple Styles
Apple is developing its first display‑free smart glasses with at least four distinct frame styles and multiple color options, including black, ocean blue and dark brown. The designs range from a Wayfarer‑type rectangle to slimmer and oval silhouettes, all built...
Razer Viper V4 Pro Best Settings: Click to Win with These Synapse Tweaks
The Shortcut’s guide details optimal Synapse Web tweaks for the Razer Viper V4 Pro, one of the lightest and fastest esports mice available. It walks readers through DPI, polling rate, and button mapping adjustments that can be made directly in...
GTA 6 Probably Won’t Look as Good as the Trailers, Former Dev Admits
A former Rockstar environmental artist revealed that the Grand Theft Auto VI trailers are heavily polished, focusing only on the camera’s view, while the rest of the game world is still at an earlier development stage. He explained that assets outside...
As MacBook Neo Demand Soars, Apple Faces 'Massive Dilemma' With Its Inventory
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo has quickly become a bestseller, driven by its vibrant colors, solid performance, and affordable price. The laptop relies on the A18 Pro chip, a leftover from the iPhone 16 Pro, but Apple’s inventory of these chips is far...
PlayerBase Is a New Initiative From Sony that Puts Your Face in PS5 Games
Sony announced PlayerBase, a new initiative that lets PlayStation fans embed their likenesses into upcoming PS5 games. The first title to feature this program is Gran Turismo 7, where a selected fan will appear as an in‑game character and collaborate on...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Is Already a Hit, Despite Poor Reviews From Critics
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on track to match its 2023 predecessor with a projected global box office of $372.6 million, making it the highest‑grossing film of 2026 so far. It opened Wednesday with a record‑breaking $34 million domestic debut, surpassing...
Sony Inzone H9 II Best EQ Settings: Get in the Zone with These Equalizer Tweaks
The Shortcut’s latest post provides step‑by‑step EQ presets for the Sony Inzone H9 II gaming headset. While the H9 II ships with a neutral sound signature that can feel flat, the guide shows how to use Sony’s Inzone PC software to boost...
Lenovo Legion Go 2 Now Costs Nearly 50% More, and You Already Know the Reason Why
Lenovo has abruptly increased U.S. pricing for its Legion Go 2 handheld, with the top‑end Ryzen Z2 Extreme model climbing from $1,349.99 to $1,999.99 – a near 48% jump. The base configuration with a Ryzen Z2 chip and 16 GB RAM...
Save $100 on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally Handheld From Amazon with This Surprise Discount
Amazon has reduced the price of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld to $499.99, a $100 discount from its $599.99 MSRP on Microsoft’s store, where it remains out of stock. The device features AMD’s Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of...
IPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 Design Won't Be Changing, According to New Leak
New leak from Fixed Focus Digital suggests Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 will retain the same design as the iPhone 17, with only subtle dimension adjustments and no screen size change. The same report indicates the iPhone Air 2 will also...
PSP 2 Could Beat the Steam Deck 2 to Market, and May Be More Powerful than an Xbox Series S
Leaks indicate Sony’s upcoming handheld companion to the PlayStation 6, dubbed the PSP 2, will be powered by a six‑core AMD Zen 6 APU and an RDNA 5 GPU with 16 Compute Units. The device is rumored to feature 24 GB of LPDDR5X memory and...
Nothing Could Launch Its Own Pair of AI Smart Glasses Next Year
Nothing, the Carl Pei‑founded consumer tech brand, is reportedly preparing to launch its own AI‑powered smart glasses in the first half of 2027. The device will incorporate cameras, microphones and speakers, relying on a smartphone and cloud connection for AI...
Delta Skips Starlink, Signs with Amazon Leo for Satellite In-Flight Wi-Fi Starting in 2028
Delta Air Lines announced a partnership with Amazon’s Leo satellite network to provide in‑flight Wi‑Fi beginning in 2028. The rollout will initially equip 500 domestic aircraft with Leo Ultra antennas delivering up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload speeds, offered...
New Flighty Update Lets You See Real-Time Airport Disruptions and Operational Changes
Flighty has rolled out an “Airport Intelligence” update that adds real‑time alerts for airport disruptions and operational changes. The iOS‑only app now streams pilot‑grade data—including METAR weather reports, TAF forecasts and NOTAM notices—for more than 14,000 airports worldwide. AI‑driven explanations...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Specs Have Reportedly Leaked
Samsung’s next flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, is slated for a summer 2024 debut and a leak suggests notable hardware upgrades. The device is expected to house a larger 5,000 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging, while retaining the 6.5‑inch...
New SteamOS Update Paves the Way for the Steam Machine
Valve has rolled out SteamOS 3.8.0 preview, the first version to support the upcoming Steam Machine and to bring major enhancements to handhelds like the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. The update introduces proper hibernation, Bluetooth...
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Headphones and Pi8 Earbuds Come in New Regal Colors
Bowers & Wilkins has added a Vintage Maroon finish to its Px7 S3 noise‑cancelling headphones and introduced Pale Mauve and Dark Burgundy colorways for the Pi8 earbuds. Both products retain flagship audio hardware – 40 mm biocellulose drivers in the headphones...
LG OLED 32GS95UV Best Settings: Dial in the Perfect Picture for Gaming and Movies
The LG UltraGear OLED 32GS250UV delivers a rare dual‑refresh capability—240 Hz at 4K and 480 Hz at 1080p—making it a top choice for high‑performance gaming and cinematic content. Out‑of‑the‑box settings, however, tend to be overly bright and lack optimal contrast, which can...