FPGA Developer Claims Plaion's NeoGeo AES+ Is Effectively a “Bait and Switch”
Plaion announced the Neo Geo AES+, slated for a November 13 2026 launch, as a 1:1 hardware replica built on newly engineered ASIC chips rather than emulation or FPGA technology. The company highlighted collaboration with retro‑hardware experts Jotego and Furrtek in designing the custom ASICs. FPGA developer Pramod Somashekar countered, suggesting the console is essentially a MiSTer core fragmented across multiple ASICs, which could limit post‑launch updates. The AES+ will support original cartridges, HDMI, and legacy CRT video outputs.
Valve's New Proton 11 ARM Beta Gets Hollow Knight: Silksong Running Past 100 FPS on the Ayn Odin 2 Portal
Valve has released the first Proton 11 beta with built‑in ARM64 support and the FEX‑2604 translation layer, enabling Windows games to run on ARM‑based Linux devices. Using the Rocknix Linux distribution, YouTuber ETA Prime demonstrated Hollow Knight: Silksong exceeding 100 FPS on...
New Humble Bundle Deal Undercuts All-Time Low Prices of 15 Steam Deck Games
Humble Bundle introduced the "15 for 15" April 2026 promotion, bundling 15 Steam Deck‑compatible indie games for a flat $15 fee. The titles’ combined all‑time‑low price on Steam is $67.64, while their retail value exceeds $240, delivering a discount of more than...
Xiaomi Launches New Smart Air Conditioner for Gentle Breeze
Xiaomi has introduced the Mijia Air Conditioner Powerful Air Pro Ultimate Edition 1.5 HP in China, priced at CNY 5,099 (about $748). The model features 602 micro‑pores that generate a gentle breeze intended to lessen common air‑conditioner‑related ailments. It delivers a 1,000 m³/h...
Our First Ryzen AI 5 430 Benchmarks Are in and They're a Mixed Bag
AMD’s new Ryzen AI 5 430, the latest mid‑range Zen 5 mobile processor, replaces the 2025 Ryzen AI 5 330 in budget‑to‑mid‑range laptops such as the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2‑in‑1 15. Benchmarks show the 430 delivers up to 30% faster single‑threaded performance and a 1.5‑2× jump in integrated graphics speed...
Lighter than the Competition: XXL Powerstation Bluetti Elite 400 Review
Bluetti’s new Elite 400 power station packs a 3.84 kWh LiFePO₄ battery into a suitcase‑sized chassis that weighs 39 kg, making it lighter than many 4 kWh rivals. It delivers 2,600 W continuous AC power through two 230 V sockets and supports fast 2,300 W AC charging...
Ayaneo Confirms Price Increase for Two Handhelds and Two Mini PCs
Ayaneo announced upcoming price increases for four of its devices—the Pocket Vert, Pocket S Mini, Mini PC AM03 and Mini PC AM01S—citing limited inventory and heightened demand. Current pricing ranges from $269 for the base Pocket Vert to $549 for the top‑spec Mini PC AM01S B.Duck edition,...
Retroid Pocket 5 Gets Two New Colors Borrowed From the Pocket G2
Retroid has added two new color options—Yellow and Turquoise—to its Pocket 5 handheld, borrowing the finishes from the now‑discontinued Pocket G2. The price stays at $199, and a matching Grip case is offered for $15. Existing owners can also buy clear backplates...
Asus Confirms New Prices for Latest 14-Inch and 16-Inch OLED Laptops
Asus has raised U.S. prices for its newly launched OLED Zenbook lineup. The 14‑inch Zenbook 14 now costs $1,349, a 35% increase from the initial $999 launch price, while the Snapdragon‑X2 Zenbook A14 is also $1,349 and the A16 climbs...
Sound on All Channels – Teufel Boomster 4 Review
The Teufel Boomster 4 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that combines robust sound performance with a built‑in FM/DAB+ radio, delivering a wide stereo image and controlled bass despite its compact size. It boasts a 7,500 mAh battery that can power up to...
Xiaomi Reveals New iPad Mini Rival with 165Hz Display and Flagship SoC
Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi K Pad 2, a compact tablet positioned as a direct rival to Apple’s iPad mini. The device packs MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9500 SoC, an 8.8‑inch LCD panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate, and a sizable 9,100 mAh...
Claude Code Leak: Researchers Find First Vulnerability
Anthropic unintentionally published a source map that revealed roughly 512,000 lines of Claude Code's TypeScript source. Researchers used the leak to uncover a critical flaw allowing command‑chain bypass of the tool's deny‑rule system after 50 subcommands. The vulnerability could let...
This 2D Tactical RPG, with 94% Positive Reviews, Is 70% Off on Steam
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga, a 2D tactical RPG released in June 2022, offers squad‑based combat, weather‑influenced terrain, and over 50 classes across a 30‑40 hour campaign. The game enjoys a 94 % positive rating from more than 14,000 Steam...
This MSI RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop with 20-Core CPU and 144 Hz Panel Is $298 Off
MSI’s Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop, equipped with an RTX 5070 Ti GPU, a 20‑core Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, 16 GB DDR5 RAM and a 144 Hz FHD+ panel, is on sale for $1,349.99 on Woot—a $298 (18%) discount. The machine targets QHD and high‑refresh‑rate FHD gaming, offering...
A Unique Feature No Smartphone Needs: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Review
The Notebookcheck review of Vivo’s iQOO 15 Ultra highlights a bold experiment: an integrated cooling fan meant to tame the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Despite the fan, the phone still throttles under sustained load, questioning the practical value of laptop‑style cooling in smartphones. The...