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Monado becomes the open source foundation for various OpenXR (VR) vendors
Collabora's open-source XR runtime, Monado, has become the foundational technology for numerous vendors in the VR and AR industry, including Google's AndroidXR, Hololight Stream, NVIDIA CloudXR, Pico, PortalVR, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon Spaces. Monado's modularity, quality, permissive licensing, and lower barrier to entry are cited as key advantages for its widespread adoption.
High-end systems dominate booming gaming PC sales according to new report that also claims Arm chips are coming to the…
A new report from Jon Peddie Research indicates that gaming PC sales are surging, driven primarily by high-end systems. The report also forecasts significant growth for Arm-based gaming PCs, projecting the market to reach $1.5 billion by 2028, though this will still represent a small fraction of the overall gaming PC hardware market.
Nothing Phone 4a Pro review: A midrange phone that rivals the Pixel 10a
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro offers a premium metal unibody design and a refined camera system for $499, positioning it as a strong competitor to the Pixel 10a. It features a brighter 6.83-inch AMOLED display, improved performance with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, and a 24-hour battery life, though it lacks wireless charging and has a less playful Glyph Matrix than previous models.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
OnePlus Nord 6 Launch Window Leaks Along With Key Specifications
Leaks suggest the OnePlus Nord 6 smartphone will launch in early April with hardware upgrades similar to the OnePlus Turbo 6. Expected features include a 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED display and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. The device may also feature a 50MP rear camera and a 16MP front camera, with battery capacity and charging speeds still unconfirmed for global markets.
OnePlus Nord 6 Launch Window Leaks Along With Key Specifications
Leaks suggest the OnePlus Nord 6 smartphone will launch in early April with hardware upgrades similar to the OnePlus Turbo 6. Expected features include a 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED display and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. The device may also feature a 50MP rear camera and a 16MP front camera, with battery capacity and charging speeds still unconfirmed for global markets.
Microsoft teams up with Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm to share 'our dream of bringing console-level GPU…
Microsoft has announced a significant update to DirectX, introducing new tooling features aimed at bringing console-level GPU developer tools to Windows. The company collaborated with GPU hardware partners AMD, Intel, Nvidia, and Qualcomm on this release, which includes new DirectX dump files for debugging and a shader explorer for analyzing compiled shaders.
Samsung Galaxy S26 review: The smartphone status quo
The Samsung Galaxy S26 offers iterative upgrades over its predecessor, including a slightly larger screen, brighter display, increased battery capacity, and more base storage. While performance is strong with both Exynos and Snapdragon variants, the Exynos model shows slightly shorter battery life. The camera system sees minor improvements, and AI features are expanded, though some integrations like Perplexity are still in early stages.
Google and Samsung built a tool to boost the gaming experience on your phone
Google and Samsung have collaborated to create Sokatoa, a new GPU profiler tool designed to help Android game developers identify and fix performance issues. The tool utilizes multi-frame GPU profiling to detect subtle rendering problems that traditional single-frame tools miss, aiming to improve game stability and reduce rendering headaches for developers. Sokatoa supports various GPUs and has received positive feedback from early testers like Supercell and Unity.
Gaming on ARM: Can Windows 11 Finally Make It a Reality?
Windows 11 is improving the viability of ARM processors for PC gaming through enhanced emulation and cloud gaming integration. While challenges like game compatibility and GPU power remain, ARM laptops offer potential benefits such as longer battery life and lower costs, making them a promising option for casual gamers.
Texture pop-in may be about to pop-out of existence thanks to even faster asset streaming ushered in by new Zstandard…
Microsoft has detailed improvements to its DirectStorage 1.4 technology, focusing on enhanced GPU decompression algorithms like Zstandard (Zstd) to speed up asset streaming and reduce texture pop-in. Several GPU manufacturers, including AMD, Nvidia, Intel, and Qualcomm, are collaborating to optimize Zstd decompression for their hardware, with driver updates expected in the latter half of 2026.
iPhone Fold rumors: Everything we know right now, including the leaked design, upgrades, price and more
Rumors suggest Apple is targeting a fall 2026 launch for its foldable iPhone, tentatively named the iPhone Fold, potentially alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. The device is expected to feature a book-style design with a 7.7-inch internal display and a 5.5-inch external display, utilizing Samsung Display's crease-less OLED technology and a Liquidmetal hinge. It is anticipated to cost between $2,000 and $2,500 and may include an under-display camera and Touch ID integrated into the power button.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is an incredible all-rounder, but some other gaming phones have it beat
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerful smartphone with an excellent display, cameras, and software features, making it a strong all-rounder. While it performs admirably in mobile gaming, its battery life is a notable drawback, and dedicated gaming phones offer superior processing power and higher refresh rates for a lower cost.
The Morning After: The new iPad Air M4 is Apple's best overall tablet
Apple has released the M4-powered iPad Air, its third iteration in less than two years, featuring the same chip found in the 2024 iPad Pro. Despite improvements, the display remains unchanged from previous models, and the device still lacks Face ID. The article also touches on other tech news including Qualcomm's new AI-focused Arduino board and a potential delay for Apple's smart home display.
Qualcomm's new Arduino Ventuno Q is an AI-focused computer designed for robotics
Qualcomm has announced the Arduino Ventuno Q, a new AI-focused single-board computer designed for robotics and edge AI applications. It features Qualcomm's Dragonwing IQ8 processor with a dedicated AI accelerator, capable of 40 TOPs, and includes 16GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The device supports offline AI model execution and aims to make advanced robotics and edge AI more accessible.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: The stealth upgrade
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers subtle upgrades over its predecessor, including a new Privacy Display feature and improved AI capabilities powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. While the design remains similar, enhancements in camera aperture, processing speed, and charging capabilities make it a refined, albeit stealthy, update.
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Arm CPU pops up in Geekbench and wallops the x86 laptop competition by over 30% in…
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU has shown impressive benchmark results, significantly outperforming current x86 laptop processors in single-core performance. However, its real-world gaming capabilities are limited due to reliance on emulation for most games and the use of integrated Adreno GPUs, which lag behind Intel's integrated graphics.
The cores in Nvidia's upcoming PC processor achieve 'performance parity' with Intel and AMD's latest chips, but will it actually be any good for games?
Nvidia's upcoming GB10 'Superchip' for PCs, featuring Arm's Cortex X925 cores, shows performance parity with the latest desktop CPUs from Intel and AMD. However, its suitability for gaming hinges on effective x86 code emulation, a feature not explicitly documented on the Cortex X925 core, unlike Qualcomm's Snapdragon X CPU.
Xiaomi 17 Series Launched with 100W Charging and Lightest Ultra to Date
Xiaomi has launched its new flagship Xiaomi 17 Series smartphones, featuring the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra. These devices boast refined designs, upgraded Leica-lensed camera systems, up to 100W wired charging, and improved battery capacities. Both models are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform and are available starting March 1st, 2026.
