Epic Games brings Secure Boot and TPM to competitive Fortnite — most players unaffected by new measures

Epic Games has announced new security measures for Fortnite, but the elevated requirements only apply to tournament play — for now.

Ayaneo Next 2 Windows handheld goes official with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — also features massive 116 Whr battery, and a starting price of $1,799

Ayaneo’s latest flagship handheld pairs AMD’s most powerful mobile APU with an oversized battery, a high-refresh OLED display, and multiple high-end configurations aimed at enthusiasts.

Developer creates real-time 3D shader demo for the Game Boy Color — you can download the ROM or interact with the 3D teapot online

A canny developer has managed to coax a Game Boy Color into running an interactive, user-controlled, real-time 3D shader demo.

Intel Panther Lake handheld chips reportedly delayed until Q2 2026 — alleged ‘Core G3’ series might launch alongside new Arc B360 and Arc B380 iGPUs

Intel’s answer to AMD’s handheld dominance was teased at CES 2026 with reports pointing toward a Q1 2026 launch, but new info says the release has been pushed back to Q2 2026. The alleged “Core G3” series will feature two …

Epic knows its launcher ‘sucks’ and is fully rebuilding it — faster, more stable client is on the way with player profiles and extended social features

The upgraded launcher will be released as a mid-year update, featuring upgrades such as private DMs, player avatars and profiles, and even independent live chat. Beyond the social features, EGS will be made lighter and qui…

Valve delays Steam Machine and says it is reconsidering pricing — critical component shortage and costs behind the move

Valve is reportedly delaying the latest Steam hardware due to uncertainty with memory chip pricing, but it seems to still be on track to arrive during the first half of 2026.

ZX Spectrum flies simulated spacecraft using BASIC, Python, and serial — Kerbal Space Program Lunar lander powered by 1980s hardware

Controlling a lunar lander using a 1980s home computer is not for the faint of heart, and this project shows how one intrepid developer linked the world of BASIC to the simulated world of Kerbal Space Program using Python …