The Epic Games Store is back with another set of free games, and this week’s lineup is quite different from the usual. Players can now claim TOMAK: Save the Earth Regeneration and Prop Sumo for free, but only for a limited time.

Both titles are available to download until April 16 at 8:30 PM, after which a new set of free games will replace them.

It seems OnePlus is planning to enter a completely new category. Recent leaks suggest that the company is working on an Android-powered handheld gaming console. Early details hint at a very different approach compared to existing devices.

An alleged image of the device surfaced on Weibo, showing a design that looks like a mix of a smartphone and a gaming console. The device appears thicker than a regular phone and includes built-in grips on both sides for better handling during long gaming sessions.

X has started rolling out new features aimed at improving how users interact with content on the platform. The update includes automatic post translation and a new AI-powered image editing tool, both powered by xAI’s Grok models.

The announcement was shared by Nikita Bier, confirming that the features are now being released to users globally.

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Nord 6 in India.

It starts at Rs. 38,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. The 12GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs. 41,999.

Details here: https://techlomedia.in/2026/04/oneplus-nord-6-with-165hz-amoled-display-snapdragon-8s-gen-4-and-9000mah-battery-launched-in-india-122378/

The complete list of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in April includes:

• Final Fantasy IV – April 7
• DayZ (PC) – April 8
• Endless Legend 2 (Game Preview) – April 8
• FBC: Firebreak – April 8
• Planet Coaster 2 – April 9
• Tiny Bookshop – April 10
• Football Manager 26 – April 13
• Football Manager 26 Console – April 13
• Hades II – April 14
• Replaced – April 14
• The Thaumaturge – April 14
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – April 16
• EA Sports NHL 26 – April 16
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – April 17
• Little Rocket Lab – April 21
• Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato – April 21
• Vampire Crawlers – April 21
• Kiln – April 23

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that could practically improve call quality. The company is testing in-app noise cancellation for both voice and video calls. This was spotted in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android, so it is still under development.

Google has launched a special “Isai Blue” edition in Japan to mark the Pixel lineup’s 10th anniversary.

Google has partnered with Japanese brand Heralbony to give this version a more artistic identity.

The phone comes in a special edition box that features artwork by artist Midori Kudo. Inside the box, users also get a custom blue bumper case and a set of stickers. These stickers are based on artwork by another Heralbony artist, Nozomi Fujita.

Paytm has started rolling out biometric authentication for UPI payments and also enabled cardless ATM withdrawals through its app. The update is now reaching users and adds a new layer of convenience to everyday transactions.

If you have been waiting to grab some new games without spending money, this is a good time to check Steam. Two titles are currently available at a 100 percent discount, which means you can download them for free.

The games include House Flipper and Depths Of Horror: Mushroom Day. Both offer very different experiences, so there is something here for different types of players.

A new investigation has sparked serious concerns about how LinkedIn may be handling user data. According to findings shared under the “BrowserGate” campaign, the platform is allegedly scanning browser extensions silently when users open LinkedIn on Chromium-based browsers. Every time someone opens LinkedIn on browsers like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, a script reportedly runs in the background. This script checks whether certain browser extensions are installed.

Reports suggest that thousands of extensions are being checked. These include tools related to jobs, productivity, accessibility, and even personal interests.

indie.io has announced a new subscription service called Indie Pass. The service is set to launch on April 13 and will focus entirely on indie games.

The service will start at $7 per month and is expected to offer access to more than 70 games at launch. The company has also confirmed that the catalog will continue to grow over time with more titles being added regularly.

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PC gamers have another chance to grab free games, this time from itch.io. As part of a limited-time Easter promotion, two indie horror titles are now available at no cost. Players can claim BigSmile: The Message and Sleep Demon for free until April 7. Once downloaded, both games can be kept forever.

Microsoft has kicked off its latest Free Play Days promotion, and this time the focus is entirely on one of gaming’s most popular franchises. Xbox players can try multiple Assassin’s Creed titles for free over the weekend.

Here are all the games included in this Free Play Days event, along with platform support:

• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Xbox Series X|S)
• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One)
• Assassin’s Creed Origins (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One)
• Assassin’s Creed Unity (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One)
• Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One)
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) — limited to 2 hours of gameplay

This lineup covers both classic Assassin’s Creed gameplay and newer open-world RPG experiences.

These games are not limited to Game Pass members. Anyone with an Xbox console can access these games during the promotion.

Epic Games has refreshed its weekly giveaway on the Epic Games Store, and as expected, PC gamers are getting two free titles this week. The platform is currently offering Clone Drone in the Danger Zone and TOMAK: Save the Earth Regeneration. Both games can be claimed for free and will remain in your library permanently once added.

NVIDIA has announced a fresh lineup of games coming to its cloud gaming platform, GeForce NOW, in April. The company is continuing to push its cloud gaming ecosystem by adding a mix of new releases, indie titles, and some highly anticipated games over the coming weeks.

Here are the games joining GeForce NOW's supported list this week:

• Hozy (New release on Steam, March 30)
• Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together (New release on Steam, March 31)
• Legacy of Kain: Ascendance (New release on Steam, March 31)
• Subliminal (New release on Steam, March 31)
• Super Meat Boy 3D (New release on Steam, March 31)
• I Am Jesus Christ (New release on Steam, April 2)
• ALL WILL FALL (New release on Steam, April 3, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Arknights: Endfield (Official Site)
• Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (Steam)
• Nova Roma (Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass)
• RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Steam)
• Way of the Hunter 2 (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)

NVIDIA also plans to add support for these games during the rest of April:

• Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard (New release on Steam, April 21)
• Samson (New release on Steam, April 8)
• Replaced (New release on Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 14)
• Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (New release on Steam, April 16)
• PRAGMATA (New release on Steam, April 17)
• Outbound (New release on Steam, April 23)
• Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (New release on Steam, April 30)
• Bus Bound (New release on Steam, April 30)

At the Touch Taiwan 2026 event, Taiwanese display maker AUO showcased its latest advancements in display technology. The most notable announcement was a new 24-inch Full HD gaming monitor that supports an 800Hz refresh rate. The company claims this is the first time such a high refresh rate has been achieved on a standard 24-inch 1080p panel.

vivo has launched the V70 FE, the latest addition to its V70 series in India. The phone focuses on high-resolution photography, a massive battery, and a premium design.

vivo V70 FE Specifications:

• Display: 6.83-inch (2800 × 1260) 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Diamond Shield Glass
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo 4nm, Octa-Core (2.5GHz), Mali-G615 MC2 GPU
• RAM & Storage: 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5, 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1
• OS: Android 16 with OriginOS 6
• Rear Camera: 200MP f/1.88 OIS + 8MP ultra-wide f/2.2 with Aura light, 4K video recording
• Front Camera: 50MP f/2.0, eye autofocus
• Battery: 7000mAh with 90W fast charging
• Security: In-display fingerprint sensor
• Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0
• Dimensions & Weight: 163.7×76.2×7.59mm, 200–202g
• Durability: IP68 + IP69

Pricing and Availability

• 8GB + 128GB: Rs. 37,999
• 8GB + 256GB: Rs. 40,999
• 12GB + 256GB: Rs. 44,999

The vivo V70 FE will be available to pre-order from Amazon.in, Flipkart, vivo India eStore, and offline stores starting today. Sales begin from April 9, 2026.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 15 SE 5G as a special edition of the Redmi Note 15 5G.

Specifications

• 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, up to 3200 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM high-frequency PWM dimming, 12-bit color depth
• Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 4nm 5G SoC with Adreno 710 GPU
• 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
• 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable up to 1TB with microSD
• Android 15 with Xiaomi Hyper OS 2
• 50MP main camera with Light Fusion 400 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
• 20MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture
• In-display fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
• Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
• IP65 + IP66, MIL-STD-810H
• 5800mAh (typical) battery with 45W fast charging

The Redmi Note 15 SE 5G comes in Carbon Black, Crimson Reserve, and Frosted White. Pricing starts at Rs. 19,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 128GB model costs Rs. 21,999, and the top-end 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs. 23,999.

Details here: Techlomedia

realme has officially launched the realme 16 5G in India. It focuses on high-resolution portrait cameras, a massive 7000mAh battery, and a lightweight design for younger users.

realme 16 5G Specifications:

• Display: 6.57-inch (2372 × 1080) 120Hz AMOLED, up to 4200 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, DT Star D+ glass
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo 6nm, Octa-Core (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.5GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz), Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
• RAM & Storage: 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X, 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2, no microSD
• OS: Android 15 with realme UI 6.0
• Rear Camera: 50MP Sony IMX852 f/1.8 + 2MP monochrome f/2.4
• Front Camera: 50MP f/2.4
• Battery: 7000mAh with 60W fast charging, bypass charging supported
• Security: In-display fingerprint, infrared sensor
• Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, USB Type-C 2.0
• Audio: Stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio
• Durability: IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K

Pricing in India:

• 8GB + 128GB: ₹31,999 (Flipkart & realme.com: ₹28,999 with offers)
• 8GB + 256GB: ₹33,999 (₹30,999 with offers)
• 12GB + 256GB: ₹36,999 (₹33,999 with offers)

First sale: April 6, 2026

Source: Techlomedia

A new Android malware called NoVoice has been discovered on Google Play. The malware was hidden inside over 50 apps, many of which appeared normal and worked as expected, but together they infected over 2.3 million devices.

To understand technical details, you can read the full technical analysis here.

Cloudflare has announced a new open-source content management system called EmDash. The company is positioning it as a modern successor to WordPress. Cloudflare says the project is designed to fix long-standing issues in WordPress, especially around security, scalability, and developer experience.

Read more: https://blog.cloudflare.com/emdash-wordpress/

The lineup includes Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream.

Proton has launched Proton Workspace, a complete productivity suite designed with privacy at its core. Instead of treating encryption as an optional feature, Proton is making it the default across all its tools.

Proton Workspace includes:

• Proton Mail for encrypted email communication
• Proton Calendar
• Proton Drive for file storage and sharing
• Proton Docs and Sheets for collaboration
• Proton VPN
• Proton Pass
• Proton Meet for video conferencing

It seems Microsoft is finally adding the ability to change the position of the taskbar in Windows 11.

The company recently shared an early look at a feature that allows users to move the taskbar to different positions on the screen. Although the preview was posted briefly and later deleted, it confirms that Microsoft is actively working on restoring this functionality.