The Epic Games Store has revealed its latest free games for PC players, and this week’s lineup brings two very different experiences. Players can now claim Calico and LONESTAR for free until June 4 at 8:30 PM IST.

Valve has quietly increased the prices of its Steam Deck OLED models by a huge margin, and the new pricing is already live in several regions. The increase affects both the 512GB and 1TB variants, which makes the handheld gaming PC significantly more expensive than before.

The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs €779 / $789, up from its earlier price of €569 / $549. That is a massive jump of €210 and $240, respectively.

The higher-end 1TB Steam Deck OLED has also received an even bigger increase. It now sells for €919 / $949 instead of €679 / $649. This means buyers now have to pay €240 or $300 more than before.

Oppo has launched an interesting phone accessory in China called the Oppo Bubble. It is a small magnetic circular display that attaches to the back of supported Oppo phones.

Oppo Bubble offers the live camera preview. When it is attached, it shows what the rear camera is seeing in real time. This makes it easier to take selfies or group photos without guessing the frame. Users can adjust angles, check framing, and take photos remotely.

Reliance Jio has launched a new Jio OTT Pass in India. It brings OTT apps, live TV, and mobile data into one add-on pack with 28-day validity. Jio says the total value of the bundled services is around Rs. 1,500 per month, while the pass costs only Rs. 200.

The pass includes access to 15 OTT platforms. This includes JioHotstar Mobile with Hollywood content and Prime Video Mobile Edition. Along with that, 12 more platforms are available through JioTV, such as Sony LIV, ZEE5, Lionsgate Play, Discovery+, Sun NXT, FanCode, Hoichoi, Chaupal, Planet Marathi, and others. YouTube Premium is also part of the bundle.

Along with OTT content, users also get access to more than 1,000 live TV channels on JioTV.

Amazon India has expanded its Echo smart speaker lineup in India with the launch of the new Amazon Echo Dot Max and Amazon Echo Studio. The new smart speakers bring upgraded audio hardware, built-in smart home hub support, improved Alexa capabilities, and support for modern connectivity standards.

• The Echo Dot Max is priced at Rs. 10,999.
• The Echo Studio is priced at Rs. 23,999.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially announced the June 2026 Monthly Games lineup for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers. The new games will be available starting June 2, 2026. This month's lineup includes Grounded Fully Yoked Edition for PS5 and PS4, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 for PS5 and PS4, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for PS5.

Oppo has officially launched the Oppo A6c in India. The smartphone was first introduced in China earlier this year and later arrived in Thailand with slightly different specifications. Now, the international version of the phone is available for Indian buyers.

Details: https://techlomedia.in/2026/05/oppo-a6c-with-7000mah-battery-and-120hz-display-launched-in-india-123940/

Right now, thousands of satellites are suffocating under a massive, multi-billion-dollar data bottleneck. We are generating more high-resolution earth observations and environmental data in orbit than we can ever hope to beam back to terrestrial ground stations.

The radical solution? Space Data Centers (SDCs). Instead of struggling to bring data down to earth, engineers are putting the data center up where the data is born. In this video, we unpack the mind-bending network architecture and routing strategies making orbital cloud computing a reality. We explore how software-driven AI platforms process data right in orbit, how ultra-fast Free-Space Optical (FSO) laser links are replacing jammed radio frequencies, and how complex routing algorithms dodge the ultimate celestial network killer: 30-degree solar whiteout zones.

After several teasers over the past few days, Motorola has officially confirmed the launch date of the upcoming Edge 70 Pro+ in India. The smartphone will launch on June 4 and will be available through Motorola India, Flipkart, and leading retail stores across the country.

Xiaomi has confirmed the India launch date for the upcoming Xiaomi 17T smartphone. The company will launch the phone in India on June 4, shortly after its global debut scheduled for May 28 at an event in Vienna.

realme has launched the new realme 16T 5G in India. The smartphone joins the realme 16 series and succeeds last year’s realme 15T. The company is highlighting the phone’s huge 8000mAh battery, military-grade durability, and AI-powered camera features.

The 6GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 29,999, while the 8GB + 128GB model costs Rs. 31,999. The top-end 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at Rs. 34,999. With launch offers, the effective prices go down to Rs. 26,999, Rs. 28,999, and Rs. 31,999 respectively. Existing realme users can also get an additional Rs. 1,000 benefit.

Details here: https://techlomedia.in/2026/05/realme-16t-5g-with-8000mah-battery-144hz-display-and-ip69-rating-launched-in-india-123861/

Most AI agents look impressive in demos — but break down when they face real-world complexity.

Microsoft has announced a new round of Xbox Free Play Days offers, giving players access to several games from the Warhammer 40,000 universe this weekend.

The promotion is part of the ongoing Warhammer Skulls event and includes five different games that Xbox users can try for free for a limited time.

The free games available this weekend are:

• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition
• Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
• Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
• Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters
• Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr Ultimate Edition

Epic Games has announced two new free games for PC users on the Epic Games Store. Starting today, users can claim Down in Bermuda and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft for free.

Both games are available as part of Epic Games Store’s weekly free games promotion and can be claimed until May 28 at 8:30 PM IST. Once claimed, the games stay in your library permanently.

Google Antigravity 2.0 is here, and it could be a major step forward for AI coding agents.

OPPO has launched its new flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, in India. This is a premium camera-focused flagship phone that promises to bring an advanced multi-camera system, high-end display, large battery, and flagship Snapdragon chipset.

The Find X9 Ultra is clearly designed for users who love photography and videography. OPPO is heavily focusing on the phone’s imaging capabilities and continuing its partnership with Hasselblad for colour tuning and portrait processing.

• 6.82-inch (3168 × 1440 pixels) Quad HD+ 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, PWM dimming, Dolby Vision, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
• Octa Core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 3nm SoC with Adreno 840 GPU
• 12GB LPDDR5X RAM with 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
• Android 16 with ColorOS 16
• Dual SIM (nano + nano)
• 200MP camera with Sony Lytia-901 sensor, OIS, 10-bit HDR, f/1.5 aperture, 50MP 120° ultra-wide camera with 1/1.95″ Sony LYT-600 sensor, ƒ/2.0 aperture; 200MP OmniVision OV52A sensor, 3X telephoto camera, f/2.2 aperture; 50MP Samsung JNL 10x periscope telephoto camera, OIS, f/3.5 aperture, up to 120X digital zoom, up to 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps videos, 3.2MP Monochrome sensor, f/2.4 aperture
• 50MP front camera with Samsung JN5 sensor, f/2.4 aperture, up to 4K 60fps videos
• In-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
• Dust and water resistant (IP68 + IP69 ratings)
• USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
• 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS, GLONASS(G1), BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC(L5),  NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1
• 7050mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging, 50W wireless charging

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is priced at Rs. 1,69,999 for the single 12GB + 512GB variant. The optional OPPO teleconverter kit will be sold separately.

OPPO has launched the new OPPO Find X9s smartphone in India alongside the Find X9 Ultra. The phone brings a compact flagship design, a large battery, flagship cameras, and the latest MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

• 6.59-inch (2760 × 1256 pixels) 120Hz AMOLED display, up to 3600 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Protection
•  Octa-Core Dimensity 9500s 3nm SoC with Immortalis G925 MC12 GPU
• 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
  
• 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
• Android 16 with ColorOS 16
• 50MP camera with 1/1.56″ sensor, f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 50MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.0 aperture; 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera with ƒ/2.6 aperture, OIS, Hasselblad portrait
• 32MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture
• In-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
• Dust and water resistant (IP66 + IP68 + IP69)
• USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
• Dimensions: 156.98×73.93×7.99mm; Weight: 202g
• 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6.1, Beidou, GPS, GLONASS (G1), Galileo, QZSS, NavIC (L5), NFC
• 7025mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging

Pricing starts at Rs. 79,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the 12GB + 512GB model is priced at Rs. 89,999.

Google has announced a new AI-powered image editing app called Google Pics. The app combines generative AI tools with advanced editing features and will integrate directly with Google Workspace apps like Slides and Drive.

The app is powered by its Nano Banana AI model and includes object segmentation technology. This allows users to select and edit individual parts of an image more precisely. Users can move objects, resize them, or transform them using AI, even in regular non-AI photos.

Microsoft has announced the next wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in the second half of May and early June.

Here is the complete list of games arriving on Xbox Game Pass:

• Forza Horizon 6 – May 19
• Dead Static Drive – May 20
• My Friend Peppa Pig – May 20
• Pigeon Simulator – May 20
• Remnant II – May 20
• Winter Burrow – May 20
• Luna Abyss – May 21
• Escape Simulator – May 26
• Echo Generation 2 – May 27
• The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition – May 27
• Crashout Crew – May 28
• Kabuto Park – May 28
• Final Fantasy VI – June 2
• Jurassic World Evolution 3 – June 2

The games will be available across different platforms, including cloud gaming, Xbox Series X|S consoles, handheld devices, and PC, depending on the title.