Tech & Hardware 8 Hours

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Gaming Hardware & Software

The handheld gaming PC market is seeing new contenders emerge, with the OneXPlayer 3 launching equipped with Intel Arc G3 Extreme graphics and a starting price of $1,400. This release follows Intel's official introduction of its Arc G3 CPU family for handheld devices. In a nod to retro gaming enthusiasts, 8Bit Do is celebrating the Nintendo 64's 30th anniversary with a new Clear Blue mechanical keyboard and a matching wireless controller. Meanwhile, Valve's Steam Deck 2 is reportedly "getting there," though efficiency remains a key development hurdle, suggesting a significant wait for the next iteration.

Several game releases are facing delays. Lords of the Fallen 2 has been pushed to 2027 to avoid the crowded holiday season. Similarly, Empulse, a Titanfall-inspired shooter from Splitgate developer 1047 Games, has been delayed for PS5 and will launch in Early Access on June 24 for Xbox and Steam. Bungie's extraction shooter, Marathon, is also undergoing changes, with its new PvE mode ditching the extraction shooter model in response to player feedback.

Concerns are also surfacing regarding the commercial impact of generative AI in game development. Data from Steam indicates that games developed with generative AI are experiencing significantly lower sales, with some titles underperforming by up to 53%. This comes as companies like Oracle are making substantial, debt-fueled investments in AI infrastructure, including data centers, potentially to offset such development challenges or explore new AI applications.

Emerging Technologies & National Security

The U.S. government is accelerating its transition to post-quantum cryptography, with the White House issuing an order that drastically shortens the deadline for dropping quantum-vulnerable crypto. This move is driven by national security concerns, aiming to protect sensitive data from future decryption by quantum computers. On the supercomputing front, China has debuted its LineShine system as the world's fastest 2 ExaFLOP supercomputer, according to the latest TOP500 list.

Law enforcement agencies are increasingly adopting drone technology for public safety operations. Police departments across the U.S. are utilizing drones as first responders, with one incident highlighting a police department's use of a drone to disarm an incapacitated individual, described as a "nationwide first."

Environmental & Governmental Data

The U.S. climate data website, climate.gov, which was previously taken offline, has been relaunched by a nonprofit organization. This restoration effort aims to make comprehensive climate information accessible again. In automotive news, the Toyota C-HR electric vehicle review suggests that despite its smaller size, the car is not particularly "chill," indicating potential performance or comfort issues.