In case you have lost it, we are here with our update of the largest technological news of the week so you can catch up in an instant.
This week we saw a great interruption of PlayStation Network (PSN), we tried the thinnest folding in the world and received a new advance of Apple products, with the launch scheduled for Wednesday next week. All that and more are explained below.
Once you have put into account the news of the week, see our selections for the 7 new films and television programs to transmit and more this weekend (February 14), and the last episode of the Techradar podcast that has to do with With the games.
1. We prepare to meet the new Member of the Apple family
Tim Cook has made fun of a new Apple device with a publication that tells us that “we prepare to meet the newest member of the family” on February 19.
There are no indications of what this new device will be: our best option is that it is the very timbada of the fourth generation of iPhone SE, but it could also be a new Mac, a second generation AirTag, a new iPad or something completely different.
The only other track is the image we share above, which shows the Apple logo in front of some type of circle, although it has not given us much help in terms of guessing what is being thrown, so we will have to tune in Wednesday for Wednesday See what Apple shows.
2. PlayStation Network was blocked
If you tried to access PSN last weekend, you are likely to have some problems, since from around 6 pm et on Friday (February 7) until 6:58 pm et on Saturday (February 8) the service I was completely inactive.
The players were locked up to access the online features for their games, including many Beta players of Monster Hunter Wilds who could not even download the customer if they had not yet installed it. If your choice game was a title only online, it was completely inaccessible.
Through an apology, Sony has said that all PlayStation Plus members will automatically receive 5 additional service days and blame for the interruption of “an operational problem.” Anyway, many PS5 players are still disappointed. For more details, here is our full report on the 5 -day PS Plus extension and the reaction to it.
3. The state of play gave us a reason to love playstation again
The last state of the game was transmitted on February 12, throwing us with a real bombard Aniquilación tidesA frantic pirate and cutting game in a beautiful post-apocalyptic London devastated by fantasy creatures inspired by the Arthurian legend. Finally we also obtained launch dates for the most anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Borderlands 4which will arrive on August 28 and September 23 respectively.
In addition to this, we obtained confirmation of a new Star blade DLC, which will add a fairly scarce selection of outfits for the protagonist, inspired by the Victory Goddess: Nikke Mobile game. This was on top of a lot of smaller titles of fresh appearance, such as the frantic shooter Metal eden – We had the opportunity to try before the current.
However, the most controversial news was the announcement of Remastered past days. This PS5 port of the Zombie PS4 2019 game, which can already be played on the last Sony console thanks to the compatibility with previous versions, updates its images and adds some new ways. Fans are divided on whether it is worth it, and some want the resources of the Bend Studio developer to be directed towards new titles, instead of improved versions of things we have already played.
4. The Powerbeats pro 2 landed, and they are great
This week, Apple finally presented the new Powerbeats Pro 2 Beat headphones, and we have been practical in the gym to discover how they accumulate as training headphones.
The new model brings an excellent new design that is safer and more comfortable than ever. The audio is solid, as well as the cancellation of noise, and the battery life is better than ever with up to 10 hours of play.
In our practice, we really enjoy using them to exercise, but we cannot understand the head around the new heart rate monitoring function. It is a very great and impressive technology, but Apple has confirmed that for iPhone and Android users, a smart watch with heart rate data will have priority. As such, there really is no attraction here for people who already have a smart watch.
They are still excellent training headphones, and we are excited to see the HRM function in Airpods at the end of this year, but the way the function works at this time is a bit of scratch.
5. We tried the slimst folding in the world
OPPO has officially revealed the FIND N5, the new thinner book style folding phone in the world. Although most of the details are still secret, Oppo has shared that the phone is only 8.93 mm when it folds, barely thicker than an iPhone 16 pro max, and weighs 229 g, which is actually five grams lighter than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. We expect more details of this futuristic bendingman when it is launched in the global markets on February 20.
In a recent practical event, the writer of Techradar mobile computer staff, Jamie Richards, faced Oppo Find N5, finding that he is a clear winner about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in terms of ergonomics. The last rumors point to a folding thickness of 4.2 mm, which would make the phone thinner than any folding device bar the tri shold huawei mate xt. We will have the last details as they arrive, so be sure to maintain the pace of our phone’s coverage.
6. Garmin Tactix 8 has just launched
We have received some new Garmins in recent weeks, but none is more striking than the new Garmin Tactix 8.
Designed with the military application in mind, the TACTIX 8 is a formidable and resistant watch with a 47 mm or 51 mm AMOLED screen. There are also solar options, you already obtain an applied ballistic solution to help you with long -range rifle shots. It is essentially a golf clock for arms users.
You also obtain the usual set of Garmin of leaders of health leaders in the industry, including rucking support, a new madness of modern fitness that implies walking with a weighted backpack.
Prices start at $ 1,299/£ 1,189/AU $$ 2,299. With durability of military grade, advanced GPS, a death switch and compatibility of the night vision, this is not a Garmin to help you address its next race in the park.
7. Captain America 4 was too afraid to take off
The first 2025 Marvel movie is here, but, in fact, it is not very good. Captain America: Brave New World has extended its wings and has flown to theaters, but the first exit of Sam Wilson’s big screen as the titular hero is not as great as we expected. You can get more information about why this is the case in Captain America of the Senior Tom Power entertainment reporter: Brave New World Review. Instead of spending your money on a ticket to see it in your local theater, so you may wish to wait for Captain America 4 to make your transmission debut still announced in Disney Plus.
