Motorola has launched the Moto Watch Ultra at IFA 2026, featuring a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 SoC, a 1.5-inch pOLED display with 2,700 nits peak brightness, up to two days of battery life, Wear OS 6, and LTE eSIM support.
Motorola has launched the Moto Watch Ultra, a smartwatch with flagship-tier health tracking, Wear OS, LTE eSIM support, and 5ATM underwater protection. It is powered by the Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 platform, has a 1.5-inch pOLED display, and features Google Play apps, Google Wallet payments, and Google Gemini. The watch also includes Polar's health-tracking algorithms, a 550mAh battery, and will be available for 9.99 starting on September 10.
An entrepreneur attempted to build a business empire starting with a department store in Jakarta that sold only laundry detergent, which led to financial losses due to a misalignment with market demand. Despite diversifying the product range to include cookies and leather shoes, losses continued. A later venture in Bombay, selling CPUs, silica, and raw tobacco, yielded a profit, albeit still negative. The entrepreneur learned valuable lessons about market demands and strategies, leading to a successful department store in Guangzhou that focused on shampoo and air conditioners, resulting in substantial profits. The game "Capitalism," which the entrepreneur engaged with, reflects the post-Cold War era and emphasizes the importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in business.
Company of Heroes is releasing a Definitive Edition to celebrate its 20th anniversary, featuring a polished experience optimized for modern systems on a 64-bit platform. The game includes visual upgrades such as improved lighting, textures, and draw distance. The opening mission showcases enhanced visibility of the battlefield, with clearly defined distant towns and detailed soldier uniforms. The Definitive Edition introduces modern gameplay elements, including a new AI difficulty level and a redesigned user interface inspired by Company of Heroes 3. The game is scheduled for release in September and will retail around , offering a 30% discount for existing owners of the original game and its expansions.
The Android app price drops include FINAL FANTASY VII for , Cafeteria Nipponica for .25, Skul: The Hero Slayer for , Cafe Master Story for , Beastie Bay DX for , and Backrooms for free.
Secretlab is holding an early Memorial Day sale until June 2, offering discounts of up to 0 on gaming chairs and on gaming desks. The Titan Evo chair, starting at 9, has a 10% discount, while faux leather options are available for as low as 9. The Magnus desks, including the fixed-height and height-adjustable Magnus Pro, are also discounted, with savings of up to . Bundles like the "lounge special" chair bundle save 0, and the Magnus Pro XL Ultimate Bundle offers a 4 discount. The sale is exclusive to US customers.
Edwin, the news editor, has chosen to spend his morning away from work, avoiding the usual adventure involving the Maw. Upcoming PC game releases include:
- Outbound: A crafting-centric van life simulator.
- Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes: A roguelite strategy game.
- Greenhearth Necromancer: A semi-idle sim combining urban farming and magic.
- Don't Panic! It is Just Turbulence: A co-op experience navigating a cockpit.
Notable horror and adventure titles set to release are:
- Directive 8020: A horror game set in a sci-fi space colony.
- Call of the Elder Gods: A Lovecraftian-themed sequel to Call of the Sea.
- Elfie: A Sand Plan: A creative game about building sandcastles.
Significant developments in gaming include:
- Subnautica 2: Launching in early access after legal challenges.
- Hotel Architect: Officially launching after a successful early access period.
- RoadOut: A pixel art action-RPG combining shooting mechanics with driving.
- American Truck Simulator – Illinois: An expansion completing Route 66.
- The Caribou Trail: A narrative-driven game about World War I soldiers.
Julian is looking forward to transitioning away from Trello, the guides team is focused on Subnautica 2, and Mark is engaged with a racing title under embargo.
A Minecraft Movie, released in Spring 2025, grossed nearly a billion despite mixed reviews, leading to the production of a sequel, A Minecraft Movie 2, which has begun filming in New Zealand. Jack Black returns as Steve, alongside Jason Momoa and director Jared Hess, with Kirsten Dunst joining the cast as Alex. The sequel is set to be released on July 23, 2027. The first film featured a viral moment with a chicken jockey and included the song 'Steve's Lava Chicken', which became the shortest song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 at 34 seconds.
The first hour of Code Vein 2 felt lackluster due to the absence of exhilarating combat and overwhelming tutorial prompts. However, the gameplay improved significantly with the unlocking of dual swords and the execution of a Drain Attack, leading to a more enjoyable experience. The game is rated between 7-8/10, offering exhilarating combat mechanics and diverse build options, despite a lack of narrative depth and familiar character archetypes. Players take on the role of a Revenant Hunter tasked with preventing the world's collapse caused by Horrors. Code Vein 2 is available in Deluxe and Ultimate Editions priced at .74 / £63.74 and .24 / £72.24, respectively, both with a 15% discount, while the standard edition is priced at .74 / £46.74.
Minecraft's latest update, Mounts of Mayhem, introduces the Zombie Horse, a docile mob that can be found in the Savanna and Plains biomes, often encountered as part of a Zombie Horseman. Players can tame a Zombie Horse by defeating its Zombie rider and using Red Mushrooms to heal it. To ride the Zombie Horse, players need to craft a Saddle using 3 Leather and 1 Iron Ingot and equip it. Zombie Horses are vulnerable to sunlight, so equipping Horse Armor is recommended for protection.