The Nintendo Switch 2 has its first major hit with Pokémon Pokopia selling 2.2 million copies in just four days. Bastiaan Burghardt looks at how this shift into the "cozy sim" genre utilizes the new hardware's real-time capabilities to create a Pokémon experience focused on building rather than battling.
Honda has officially scrapped three major EV projects, including the highly anticipated Acura RSX, just months before production was set to begin in Ohio. Bastiaan Burghardt examines why the $15.7 billion [€14.8 billion] pivot toward hybrids marks a historic turning point and a rare financial loss for the automaker.
Netflix and Sony have officially greenlit a sequel to the record-breaking KPop Demon Hunters, with original directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning. Bastiaan Burghardt looks at how this cultural hit forced a theatrical shift and what the new $7 billion [€6.63 billion] Sony licensing deal means for the future of the franchise.
Sonos is back with the Play, a $299 [€283] portable speaker that balances the power of the Era 100 with a rugged, waterproof design. Bastiaan Burghardt looks at why this "middle-child" speaker might be the most practical choice in the lineup for those who need a bridge between indoor fidelity and outdoor durability.
Disney+ is the latest streamer to adopt the TikTok aesthetic with "Verts," a vertical video feed designed to keep you scrolling through the company's library. Bastiaan Burghardt examines how this move toward algorithmic discovery is changing the way we interact with streaming apps and whether it's a win for the user or just another dopamine trap.
Rabbit is attempting a comeback with Project Cyberdeck, a $500 [€472] Linux portable that trades the R1's handheld quirks for a mechanical keyboard and a retro netbook aesthetic. Bastiaan Burghardt examines whether this dedicated coding machine offers a real functional leap or just another exercise in stylish hardware design.
Valve's second attempt at the living room arrives in 2026 with a custom-built Linux PC designed to mirror the Steam Deck's success. With a focus on 4K upscaling and a unified SteamOS experience, Bastiaan Burghardt looks at whether this hardware can survive a volatile market of rising component costs.
Microsoft has revealed the first concrete details for Project Helix, with developer kits set to ship in 2027. By integrating AI directly into the graphics pipeline and supporting full path tracing, the next-gen Xbox aims to bridge the gap between console convenience and high-end PC performance.
Usually, "cheap" and "Apple" don’t play nice in the same sentence, but Cupertino just broke the rules. Meet the MacBook Neo: a $599 powerhouse wrapped in a candy-colored shell. From the A18 Pro chip to a battery that actually outlasts your workday, let's break down why this "budget" Mac feels anything but basic.
Usually, "cheap" and "Apple" don’t play nice in the same sentence, but Cupertino just broke the rules. Meet the MacBook Neo: a $599 powerhouse wrapped in a candy-colored shell. From the A18 Pro chip to a battery that actually outlasts your workday, let's break down why this "budget" Mac feels anything but basic.
