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Last updated: June 7, 2026, 8:40 PM ET

Mobile Devices & Smartphones

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE appears to borrow a design element from the company's flagship lineup, according to certification listings that reveal an early look at the device. Meanwhile, the company is offering $150 off Galaxy S26 Ultra models through Samsung.com, with discounts available on 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB variants. The Galaxy S27 Pro will reportedly feature a battery capacity that surprises analysts, with rumors suggesting it will launch alongside the standard Galaxy S27 models in January as a smaller Ultra variant lacking the S Pen functionality. Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip8 confirmed it will skip any charging upgrades, maintaining the 25W wired charging standard that has characterized the entire Flip series.

Xiaomi's 17T series faces pricing concerns after a €100 price hike upset voters in a GSMArena poll, though the company made some positive moves including a smaller form factor for the 17T compared to its predecessor. The 17T and 17T Pro will debut in China on June 8, marking the T lineup's introduction to the Chinese market. Rumors suggest the Xiaomi 18 Pro is getting a bigger rear screen, potentially upgrading from the 2.7-inch panel found on the 17 Pro. Early Prime Day deals include up to 25% off Pixel 10 phones, with Amazon Germany offering additional discounts on Xiaomi 17 Ultra models worth €300 off.

One Plus's Ace 7T specs have leaked, revealing a gigantic battery inclusion that positions the device as a successor to the Ace 6T. The Oppo Pad 5 Matte Display combines a 10,050mAh battery with a 12.1-inch IPS LCD optimized for reading and note-taking, featuring 2,800 x 1,980px resolution at 120Hz refresh rate. vivo's X Fold6 will reportedly come with a 6,900mAh battery according to 3C certification database findings, while the vivo V70 Lite quietly launched in the UAE featuring a Dimensity 7400 Turbo chip and 90W charging capabilities.

Gaming News & Releases

Gareth Damian Martin's new fungalpunk RPG Signet City casts players as a fungal parasite navigating a dying city, representing the latest project from the Citizen Sleeper creator. Ambrosia Sky's final act lands on August 6 as a free update for existing players, while Undead Labs finally showed off State of Decay 3 gameplay in a new trailer slated for 2027 release. Persona 4 Revival gets an official release date for February 2027 alongside new voice actors, and Persona 6 arrives with graveyard visuals and toxic green color schemes according to teaser trailer reveals.

Ninja Theory's Hellblade sequel Senua arrives in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC platforms. A limited edition translucent green Xbox Series X and controller will be part of Microsoft's 25th anniversary collection dropping in November. Crazy Taxi World Tour reboots the series for 2027 release, while Halo: Campaign Evolved hits PS5, Xbox and PC on July 28 with new missions. Gears of War E-Day arrives October 6 as an Xbox and PC exclusive, maintaining one of Microsoft's biggest franchises on its platform.

Bloober Team's Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is coming in 2027 to PC and consoles, representing the Silent Hill 2 remake developer's expansion into sci-fi horror. Hidden Folks 2 is coming next year as a hand-drawn interactive searching game available for PC and mobile. Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit lands on all consoles and PC July 15, with Spry Fox's life sim making the jump to larger platforms. Burn-9 makes an entire game out of Metal Gear's Codec scenes, while Stellar Blade's sequel officially becomes Blood Rain.

Super Yooka-Laylee Kart looks like Mario Kart for the modern age as Playtonic shifts from platforming to arcade racing. Apple Crumble lets players party with their grandmother while preventing her murder, representing Duck Detective studio Happy Broccoli's latest creepy-cute mystery. Screenbound arrives September 10 as a "5D" platformer that lets players control both a 2D handheld game and a character in a 3D world simultaneously. Ithaca is a mysterious road-trip RPG from Bury Me, My Love studio Pixel Hunt that asks how far players will go to save the planet.

AI & Technology Developments

OpenAI reportedly has a major Chat GPT overhaul in store that will roll out in coming weeks, according to Financial Times reporting. The