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Star Wars has returned to the world of Fortnite for Chapter 5 Season 2 and with that, Darth Vader has taken to the battle royale island to claim the territory for his own – time to ready the Resistance.

It may no longer be Star Wars Day, but Fortnite's event will keep the celebrations going for a couple of weeks. A Star Wars fortnight, you could say.

With the launch of the Google Pixel 8a anticipated during the Google I/O event later this month, leaks surrounding its specifications have been circulating. A recent leak has purportedly revealed the official spec sheet for the Pixel 8a, providing insight into what users can expect from Google's latest offering.

Vivo has set the stage for a significant unveiling on May 13th, as announced on Weibo. The upcoming event will mark the debut of the highly anticipated Vivo X100 Ultra, alongside the introduction of two additional flagship models, the X100s and X100s Pro. Notably, the X100s is expected to feature flat sides and a front panel, adding to the intrigue surrounding Vivo's latest offerings.

Evolving Pokémon is an essential part of , and, for some Pokémon, the Friendship Checker will play a crucial part in this process. Building a good relationship with your Pokémon is important, not only for battles, but a handful of Pokémon can only evolve if their friendship has been maxed out.

The Nagakiba is a melee armament in the Katana class in , closely related to its counterpart sword, the Uchigatana. It features an exceptionally long blade and offers enhanced blood loss buildup compared to its sibling sword. Players can acquire the Nagakiba through various interactions with the NPC Bloody Finger Hunter Yura, easily recognizable in his large metal hat and full Ronin Gear.

The Pura 70 flagship series officially launched by Huawei also sports the company’s new Kirin 9010, a 12-core SoC that delivers a slew of improvements over its predecessor, the Kirin 9000S from last year. However, regarding lithography, the Kirin 9010 and Kirin 9000S are pretty much identical, with a teardown revealing that Huawei stuck with SMIC’s 7nm process to mass produce its latest SoC.

Despite the love it received from core gamers and critics alike, Remedy's recent effort, Alan Wake 2, has yet to make back its development and marketing budget. This surprising situation has plenty of contributing factors, which we first covered in December, but the reality is that sales are soft. No doubt striking while the irons are hot, Chinese multinational holding company Tencent, the largest video game company in the world, has increased its stake in the Finnish developer from 5% to 15%, securing additional shares and voting rights.

After the conclusion of the May Day holidays in China, reports indicate a flurry of new smartphone releases on the horizon. Digital Chat Station, a renowned leaker, has hinted at the imminent arrival of six flagship-grade phones, although specific names are not disclosed. However, speculations suggest that among these releases are the Realme GT Neo 6, Vivo's X100 series, the Oppo Reno 12 lineup, and the Meizu 21 Note.

Despite being one of the most successful games released by Remedy Entertainment, Alan Wake II still hasn't recouped its expenses, according to a new financial report.

Sony seems to be putting more of an emphasis on day-one PS Plus game releases, with one of those being the upcoming Animal Well. This curious indie game has always looked like an intriguing, lo-fi platformer, and we can't wait to delve into it on 9th May as it arrives on PS5 and PS Plus Extra. The Trophy list is now available to view online (thanks, Exophase), and it looks like you'll need to trawl the Metroidvania's map for secrets if you want that Platinum gong.

The demand for Apple Vision Pro is slowly dwindling, but the company’s long-term goals have not budged an inch. A new report states that the successor to the $3,499 AR headset could launch sometime by the end of 2026. However, there is a huge glaring issue that Apple needs to address, or this product category will most likely never take off, and that is pricing. For that to happen, the technology giant needs to bring down its component costs, but with each current-generation unit estimated to set back Apple by $1,542, the road to a more affordable head-mounted wearable is long and hard.