In a move that has sent fresh shockwaves through the tech industry, Microsoft is reportedly planning another round of mass layoffs, just months after eliminating over 6,000 positions earlier this year. According to internal reports and sources familiar with the matter, the company is preparing to cut “thousands more” jobs across multiple divisions, citing ongoing restructuring and economic realignment.

Samsung has updated its Galaxy S lineup with the introduction of the Galaxy S25 Edge, a new version of its Galaxy S25 flagship phone that packs many of the same features – including the same powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor – in a slimmed down body.

The Nintendo Switch 2, launched on June 5, 2025, is already turning heads in the gaming industry. Juggling its hybrid design with enhanced hardware, the console seems set to redefine expectations for Nintendo’s handheld experience—possibly approaching the performance of Xbox’s Series S.

In a monumental triumph that has sent shockwaves across the gaming world, Nintendo has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has become the fastest-selling hardware in the company's illustrious history! 🎉 Early sales figures, while not yet fully detailed, indicate an unprecedented demand that has surpassed even the original Switch's phenomenal launch.

Sony is set to release a new update for its PlayStation DualSense controllers later this year, bringing a highly requested feature to the devices.

Microsoft and Asus have been working together over the past year to create not one, but two new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. Both of these Xbox Ally devices, part of the Project Kennan effort I reported on earlier this year, include a new full-screen Xbox experience on Windows that’s designed to be more handheld-friendly and hide away the complexity of Windows to focus on gaming instead.

In a thrilling announcement during today’s PlayStation State of Play, Square Enix and Eidos-Montréal confirmed that the iconic Thief series is officially getting the VR treatment, bringing the stealthy world of Garrett to a fully immersive first-person experience for the first time.

In a surprising hardware reveal during today’s PlayStation State of Play, Sony announced a new arcade-style fighting stick designed specifically for the PS5 and PC—aimed at fighting game fans and competitive players alike.

Logitech has unveiled its latest premium gaming headset, the G522 LIGHTSPEED, promising studio-grade audio, cutting-edge wireless technology, and a design that’s ready for marathon gaming sessions.

Nintendo has issued an official warning to Switch 2 buyers: don’t peel off the screen layer! The company clarified that the new handheld’s display features a built-in anti-reflective and anti-scratch film—not a removable plastic cover.

Nintendo is already preparing for the next wave of console mania, with the company confirming that it expects the upcoming Switch 2 to sell out immediately when it launches later this year. In an investor call this week, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa noted that strong demand and limited production capacity could lead to initial shortages at retail.

Nintendo is pushing back against recent allegations that it offered lower wholesale pricing for the upcoming Switch 2 exclusively to Japanese retailers. The rumors, which spread across social media and various gaming forums earlier this week, suggested that Nintendo was giving home-country retailers an unfair advantage—sparking concerns among international retailers and fans.

Amid rising debates about VRAM capacity and next-gen gaming demands, AMD’s Chief Architect, Sam Naffziger, has stepped forward to defend the recently announced Radeon RX 9060 XT’s 8GB variant. Despite criticism from some enthusiasts who argue 8GB is “too low” for modern AAA games, Naffziger says the card is designed with “smart tradeoffs and real-world use cases in mind.”

In a move that’s sure to disappoint portable gaming fans, Microsoft has decided to pause development on its long-rumored Xbox handheld console. Sources close to the project reveal that the decision comes amid a broader pivot in Xbox’s hardware strategy—shifting resources away from new hardware and back toward ecosystem expansion and cloud gaming.

SteelSeries is turning up the volume and the style with a surprise drop of its Arctis GameBuds—now available in a bold, limited-edition “Glorange” colorway. A blend of glowing neon orange and sleek matte detailing, this colorway is already generating buzz as a must-have flex for gamers and audiophiles alike.

In a headline that feels ripped from the peak of the meme stock era, GameStop has confirmed it has purchased over $500 million worth of Bitcoin, marking a dramatic pivot in the company’s long-term strategy. The announcement was made via a press release this morning, followed by a sharp spike in the company’s stock price and a flurry of reactions across financial and gaming communities alike.

Nintendo’s upcoming console has remained shrouded in mystery—but today, we got our clearest peek yet at what the Nintendo Switch 2 will feel like the moment you power it on.

RedMagic is back at it again—this time with the 10 Pro, a mobile device that doesn’t just flirt with gaming performance, it lives and breathes it. Engineered with competitive mobile gamers in mind, the 10 Pro might just be the most powerful and feature-packed gaming smartphone on the market in 2025.

In a move that’s raising eyebrows and sparking curiosity across the gaming industry, Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will include native support for standard USB mice—a first for a Nintendo console.

Intel is officially back in the GPU race, and their next move is a bold one. The tech giant has announced that the Intel Arc B770, its most powerful consumer graphics card to date, is set to launch in Q4 2025. Designed to go toe-to-toe with AMD’s RX 9000 series and NVIDIA’s RTX 5000 line, the B770 aims to bring balance to the GPU battlefield—and more options for gamers and creators alike.