A minimalist wireless headset with a surprisingly affordable price considering how feature-rich it is. It’s like Apple got into the gaming market – and became way more generous.

Action movies can be a great way to show off your home theater system, and these 6 4K discs are some of the best I've ever tested.

Investors worry AI could weaken software margins, while Amazon Web Services reports solid expansion and questions the scale of market panic.

CleanTalk WordPress plugin, installed in 200,000+ websites, exposes sites to a critical vulnerability rated 9.8/10

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The polished glossy finish has always been Apple’s ‘go to’ option for its wireless earbuds, and while it looks flawless, it attracts a lot of dust and fingerprints. For those who are extra picky about these trade-offs can just purchase an aftermarket case and call it a day. However, one AirPods Pro owner took things to the extra mile and got rid of that gloss using sandpaper. Now that’s one way to get rid of a problem. Using a 1,000-grit sandpaper, the AirPods Pro charging case now features a matte finish On Reddit, an AirPods Pro owner with the username […]

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Update 16/02/2026 6:00pm ET: Following the publication of this story, a representative from Hasbro sent this statement to Wccftech: "The Snake Eyes game is not cancelled. The team is currently taking time to evaluate the path forward for the game. While decisions haven't been finalized, we're committed to providing updates as soon as we're able." Original Story 16/02/2026 4:43pm ET: Atomic Arcade, the Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast-owned studio that was making a game based on the iconic G.I. Joe character Snake Eyes, has reportedly been shut down. The news broke from one of the former team members, gameplay […]

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Warhorse Studios' epic medieval journey, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, could follow in the path of its predecessor and join the lineup of games in the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, according to a new social media teaser.

Darkhaven, a new multiplayer online ARPG that makes some pretty bold promises, has officially gone live on Kickstarter to raise its $500,000 funding goal, managing to raise $79,906 halfway through the first day of funding. Darkhaven's developer, Moon Beast Productions, explains that the game will have a fully procedurally generated, destructible sandbox world with "Diablo-style progression, skills, and itemization," and free, open exploration with a high degree of mobility in and out of combat. The Kickstarter will run until March 20, 2026, giving the developer a little over a month to garner funding. In addition to the Kickstarter, Moon Beast Productions has published both a development timeline and a pre-alpha demo on Steam.

The pre-alpha demo is touted as the foundation of the game, and it admittedly lacks polish and serves only as a way for players to test out the gameplay mechanics of Darkhaven. Moon Beast claims that the pre-alpha is an "unfiltered version of what we're building, not a watered-down teaser," suggesting players will be able to explore much more of the game world than a traditional demo would allow. The developer has also published a timeline explaining what it had been working on in the time the game has been in development as part of its Darkhaven timeline, in the process revealing that Darkhaven should launch in Steam Early Access close to Q4 2026. The studio also explains that the Kickstarter funding will go towards developing more character classes and skills, adding to the mob roster, building out the game's lore, NPCs, and quests, and adding more biomes and environmental events.

The alleged "low-cost" MacBook design could launch later this year, with mid-2025 reports suggesting that the even cheaper Apple notebook product tier will be powered by A-series chipsets. Industry trackers propose a sub-13-inch device that relies on an A18 Pro SoC—this particular chip is found in iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max (2024) smartphone models. Currently, Apple's entry-level MacBook Air range uses M-series APUs—for example, the 2025 lineup of 13 and 15-inch options are based around the ubiquitous 10-core M4 processor. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman continues to predict the "low-cost MacBook" model's deployment of A18 Pro hardware and a mere 8 GB of unified system memory, likely in a bid to take on Google's Chromebook line. In his latest "Power On" newsletter, the veteran Apple soothsayer believes that the North American giant's engineering design team is exploring a new type of aluminium shell, reserved for the cheaper notebook range.

Leaks from last year described a bright and colorful selection of casing options. Gurman proposes ongoing experiments with light yellow, light green, blue, pink, classic silver, and dark gray schemes. He notes that some colorways are not expected to reach market; possibly as early as next month (within Q1 2026). The budget shell design has reportedly warranted a fresh manufacturing approach; the "Power On" scribe thinks that a swifter and more cost-effective production process has been implemented in recent times. Previously, industry insiders had picked up on whispers regarding an intriguing graphite-clad aluminium substructure—akin to what is used for the iPhone 16 Pro's thermal-wicking internals. A dedicated "Low-cost MacBook" launch event is anticipated; tipsters posit Apple leadership marking a March date on company calendars.

ASUS today announced ASUS ExpertBook B3 G2, a configurable Copilot+ PC designed for business, available in 14-inch and 16-inch models and featuring a durable, lightweight design starting from just 1.45 kg, a 180° lay-flat design, advanced AI capabilities, enterprise-grade security, and seamless collaboration.

Powered by up to the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processors with integrated GPU and NPU acceleration power, ExpertBook B3 G2's advanced AI features—including ASUS MyExpert, Microsoft Copilot+, and noise-canceling technology—enhance business productivity. The lightweight, easily-maintained design offers extensive I/O options and support for high-speed Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. Security is strengthened by ASUS ExpertGuardian, delivering NIST SP 800-193 compliance, dual-ROM recovery, and TPM 2.0 protection for robust data resilience.

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Logistics stocks tumble after tiny AI firm claims massive freight efficiency gains trigger investor fears over automation replacing jobs and reshaping industry costs.

Apple has announced a press event – or 'experience', rather – which might consist of online announcements and hands-on deep dives with products.

MyMiniFactory acquires Thingiverse, promising technical cleanup, human-reviewed files, creator monetization, and protection for millions of 3D printing designs.

Unlike most cheap gaming laptops that cut major corners to cram in beefy hardware, the MSI Cyborg 15 gets rid of all the bells and whistles to focus on what's necessary. Its powerful hardware combo, mixed with that 144Hz screen, makes it one of the best budget machines around that can play any game you throw at it.

This 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor pairs a 2560×1440 resolution with up to a 180 Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time for fast and fluid gameplay.

Some advertisers are reporting that a Google Ads system tool designed for low-activity bulk changes is automatically enabling paused keywords — a behavior many account managers say they haven’t seen before.

What advertisers are seeing. Activity logs show entries tied to Google’s “Low activity system bulk changes” tool that include actions enabling previously paused keywords. The log entries appear as automated bulk updates, with a visible “Undo” option.

Historically, the tool has been associated mainly with pausing inactive elements, not reactivating them.

What we don’t know. Google hasn’t publicly documented the behavior or clarified whether this is an intentional feature, a limited experiment, or a bug.

It’s also unclear what triggers the reactivation or how broadly the behavior is rolling out.

Why we care. Unexpected keyword reactivation can quietly alter campaign delivery, affecting budgets, pacing, and performance — especially in tightly controlled accounts where paused keywords are intentional.

For agencies and in-house teams, the change raises new concerns about automation overriding manual controls.

What advertisers should do now. Account managers may want to review change histories regularly, watch for unexpected keyword activations, and use undo functions quickly if unintended changes appear.

Until Google provides clarification, closer monitoring may be necessary for accounts relying heavily on paused keyword structures.

First seen. The issue was first flagged by Performance Marketing Consultant Francesco Cifardi on LinkedIn.

Just two years after launching, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is set to go offline on April 17, 2026. The game was previously delisted from app stores in 2025, and there will be no refunds on unused COD points prior to shutdown.

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with Darwin the octopus! Darwin's Paradox!—a brand new story-driven adventure platformer developed in partnership with ZDT Studio—releases April 2. Pre-orders have started! Embark on a grand adventure worthy of a true animated movie with Darwin, an octopus as charming as he is clever, ripped from the ocean and trapped in a massive and mysterious industrial complex. With his extraordinary intelligence and incredible abilities—swimming, camouflage, and many other fascinating skills—help him overcome the most formidable traps and dangers in this captivating platformer, adventure, and puzzle game.

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Play the Darwin's Paradox! Tactical Octopus Action Demo right now. Can you find all the Easter eggs? In the peaceful vastness of the ocean, Darwin, a young octopus, explores the deep sea… until a strange beam of light pierces the abyss and pulls him toward the surface. Thrust out of his aquatic world, he wakes up disoriented in the middle of a gigantic junkyard, backed by a foreboding factory. But something is wrong. Between the threatening machines, strange holding tanks, and the mysterious and dangerous creatures and characters that inhabit the place, Darwin realizes he is in danger.

MSI's "built to be perfect" GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z design was heavily showcased at CES 2026, with press material referring to an unusual 2500 W "Extreme Performance OC" (XOC) BIOS. At the time, it was rumored that an official file had been issued exclusively to professional overclockers. Weeks later, said XOC BIOS has seeped out onto the net—as of this afternoon, the TechPowerUp VGA BIOS collection contains this release (also leaked on the Overclock.net forum). As outlined during the January Las Vegas trade event (and since), experts surmised that LN2 (liquid nitron)-based cooling would be essential in tempering the card's supposed extreme modes of operation. TechPowerUp's resident graphics card reviewer, W1zzard, did not delve into world record-breaking activities when evaluating MSI's ultra flagship model. The card's "800 W out of the box" power limit should be sufficient for most mortals who can afford the audaciously official $5090 MSRP. Fresh news reports have tracked wild fluctuations in price; going as high as $14,000.

Jonathan Alva, an Indonesian extreme overclocker and YouTuber, has run several GeForce RTX 5090 Lightning Z experiments. A past weekend video upload mentions a consulting role as part of the MSI Lightning Z model's development. Unfortunately, a recent session—involving the aforementioned 2500 W XOC BIOS—has resulted in the cracking of the first sample's "Blackwell" GB202-300-A1 GPU die. Despite the leveraging of a custom LN2 solution, in collaboration with the ARX (arxidmedia) lab, a probable thermal shock incident ended the GPU's existence. It is suspected that an outdated version of the firmware caused too much voltage to be sent within a short frame of time. Thankfully, Alva can continue his "just an average overclocker" adventures with another prototype board, as well as three finalized retail units.

Giants in the gaming industry seem to be increasingly excited about the future of generative AI in gaming. Unity, who has previously toyed with AI for features like facial animations, just announced in a recent earnings call that it will be leaning further into the tech with what it calls "AI-driven authoring," a new tech that it is planning on introducing at the Game Developer Conference in March. Unity says that this new AI solution will allow developers to create entire casual games native to the Unity engine without ever needing to touch code. "At the Game Developer Conference in March, we'll be unveiling a beta of the new upgraded Unity AI, which will enable developers to prompt full casual games into existence with natural language only, native to our platform—so it's simple to move from prototype to finished product," said Unity CEO, Matthew Bromberg. It's telling that the CEO specifies that the model will be able to generate casual games, which are usually less demanding than a full-scale AAA game, for example, but it remains to be seen what level of complexity the AI will be capable of and what sort of human intervention will be required.

He explained that the natural language model will be "powered by our unique understanding of the project context and our runtime," and that this combination will "provide more efficient, more effective results to game developers than general-purpose models alone." Unity uses a mixture of first- and third-party AI models during different steps of the Unity AI pipeline, all of which is detailed in the Unity AI legal guidelines document. This announcement comes shortly after a State of the Game Industry Survey revealed that, while many game industry workers at large studios are using generative AI across multiple disciplines, most of those same workers agree that the widespread use of generative AI is a detriment to the industry. Workers at EA have previously noted that increased use of gen-AI tools has also come at the cost of time and efficiency. Despite this, EA's new owner will continue leaning into an AI pivot in the name of cost savings, which is a pattern we may see become increasingly common as game engines and other development tools continue to integrate AI tools.

Hello, in 2025, No Man's Sky Travellers were treated to one of our biggest years yet. Even we struggle to know how we pulled off so many large updates last year—Worlds Part II and Voyagers were both transformational and released in the same year, interspersed with smaller but significant updates in Relics, Beacon and Breach. We're pleased to announce that our first update of 2026, our 10th anniversary year, is already rolling out. It's called Remnant, and it introduces something that we and the community have been aching to introduce to No Man's Sky since the beginning… a fully operational gravity gun! Full patch notes are available here.

The Gravitino Coil is a powerful new anti-gravity module for your multi-tool. It turns No Man's Sky into a physics playground. Allowing you to grab large objects and fling, toss or carefully carry them around the world. Salvage and debris that could always be found on planets can now be collected and recycled for rare and highly prized resources. New trucks, tipping flatbeds and haulers can be constructed, to transport resources back to industrial yards for reclamation. You can work alone or join a salvage crew with friends. It creates this really fun and tactile new loop of searching for wrecks, loading trucks full of cargo and hauling across the alien landscape to industrial yards to gain new loot and rewards.

Western Digital has already sold out its entire HDD manufacturing capacity for the year, and it's only February. According to CEO Irving Tan, 2026 is effectively fully booked. AI companies are purchasing storage drives that have yet to be manufactured, and relief for traditional customers is unlikely anytime soon –...

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Cybersecurity researchers disclosed they have detected a case of an information stealer infection successfully exfiltrating a victim's OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot and Moltbot) configuration environment. "This finding marks a significant milestone in the evolution of infostealer behavior: the transition from stealing browser credentials to harvesting the 'souls' and identities of personal AI [

A new study has found that multiple cloud-based password managers, including Bitwarden, Dashlane, and LastPass, are susceptible to password recovery attacks under certain conditions. "The attacks range in severity from integrity violations to the complete compromise of all vaults in an organization," researchers Matteo Scarlata, Giovanni Torrisi, Matilda Backendal, and Kenneth G. Paterson said.

From Reuters to Readly, these are five of the best news apps on Android, with ideal options no matter what kind of news you're looking for.

Rope camera straps are the trendiest accessory, but read this before buying one of my recommendations this Presidents' Day

Looking for PlayStation Portal accessory ideas? Here are six I can't live without, and three I'm going to buy next.

After resisting battery electric vehicles for years, Toyota goes all-in on EV with four new models due by 2027.

Netflix is ending support for its app on the PS3 and some older TVs and set-top boxes – but streaming sticks are cheap right now, if you want to keep your old set

Is AI coming for white-collar roles next? Microsoft's AI boss thinks so.

Thanks to Walmart's Presidents' Day sale, our best-rated TV, LG's 65-inch C5 OLED TV, is at its lowest price ever, with a massive $1,500 discount.

Don't miss these great chances for a home theater upgrade — top OLED and big-screen TVs are back to Black Friday prices

There's no need to splash out on expensive smart blinds when the SwitchBot Blind Tilt can do the same thing for a fraction of the price.

Amazon's Presidents' Day sale is a real who's who of Nintendo Switch 2 accessory discounts.

Get "clear, super-detailed footage" and package alerts, plus 16GB storage and AI person-detection if you add the Eufy Homebase hub.

The Pentagon is threating to cut a $200 million contract with Anthropic over a rift in how the Claude AI model should be used.

Put more boom in your room with these cut-price soundbar deals, including Dolby Atmos options

This Anker portable charger, which is small enough for everyday carry, has become my go-to travel accessory for keeping phones and other devices powered on the move.

According to a16z, it has eyes around the world in order to spot companies as early as local funds might.

Apple has launched its next update cycle around 1 week early, with the first developer beta builds for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, HomePod Software 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 now beginning to roll out. Apple seeds the first developer beta builds for iOS 26.4 and more One of the biggest changes with the iOS 26.4 beta 1 is Apple's upcoming support for video-based podcasts in the Apple Podcasts app. Apple says the new "enhanced video podcast experience" will allow users to "seamlessly switch between viewing a video podcast and listening to the audio." The update […]

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Generative AI (GenAI) has been one of the most controversial topics in the video game industry in recent years, and will likely continue to hold that spot for the foreseeable future. Whether you think GenAI has a place in game development or not, what's clear from game engine makers like Unity is that users who want to use it in the process of making their games will have that option. Spotted by GameDeveloper, in Unity's recent earnings call for its fourth quarter financial report, not only does Unity claim that "AI-driven authoring" is a "major area of focus" for the […]

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There's been a lot of talk lately about Sony's formally unannounced (as of yet) PlayStation 6 console. The most recent report from earlier today revealed that Sony is even considering delaying the PS6's tentative 2027 launch window to 2028 or even 2029, largely due to the ongoing RAM and storage crisis that has driven component prices literally through the roof. The report came from MST Financial Senior Research Analyst David Gibson, who had already suggested last month that the PlayStation 6 could be delayed beyond previous estimates, thus also extending the lifecycle of the current PlayStation console, the PS5. But […]

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Overclocking so intense that it literally broke the GPU. Here's how an enthusiast got his MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z dead in his quest for breaking world records. MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z GPU Core Cracks Due to Intense Overclocking; Delivers the Highest Geekbench 5 Compute Score Just Before Its Death The enthusiast overclocker Alva Jonathan uploaded a video on YouTube, showing how he "broke" his 100 Million Rupiah GPU. This is the all-new MSI RTX 5090 32G Lightning Z, which is the most powerful RTX 5090 ever made and is designed for enthusiasts who care about breaking records more […]

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A new way to kill your GeForce RTX 5090 has arrived. Since 800W and 1000W limits weren't enough, a user just uploaded the 2500W BIOS file as well. Someone Leaked 2500W XOC BIOS for MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z; Users Start Flashing it on Non-MSI RTX 5090 GPUs Most NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs are rated at no more than 600W. This huge amount of power goes through a single 16-pin power connector, which has killed numerous GPUs due to an inherent design flaw that causes the connector to melt pretty easily. If you remove the 600W power limit using […]

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Samsung’s P9 Express microSD card delivers up to 800MB/s speeds using PCIe and NVMe, and it’s now significantly cheaper on Amazon.

LinkedIn is implementing more direct penalties for pod posters.

X has launched a new offensive to weed out AI-powered bots. 

AI demand is hitting the world’s HDD supply, and Western Digital has already sold out its 2026 supply Western Digital has confirmed that the company has already sold out its 2026 HDD supply. This means that every drive the company manufactures this year already has a buyer, raising concerns that high demand will fuel a […]

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Presidents' Day has given Best Buy a chance to sell off a couple of vital discounted PC gaming accessories for players looking to conquer World of Warcraft's upcoming Midnight expansion.

Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3X is heavily discounted for President's Day and if you're shopping on a budget, this is definitely the laptop deal you should grab.

Over a month ago, ASRock fully presented its brand-new Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi White OC 16 GB graphics card model. To some surprise, the Taiwanese PC hardware manufacturer has not released a simple pale redecoration of this generation's (RDNA 4) standard gray metallic Taichi SKU. Last week, a sponsored review was published by GDM Japan. So far, only Japanese PC enthusiasts have enjoyed public hands-on experience with the new flagship model. Despite claims of ASRock exhibiting a preview sample at CES 2026, TechPowerUp's ground team did not spot any demo units at the firm's Las Vegas graphics card showcase. The opening section of GDM's write-up mentions several recent domestic promo events, including one held in Tokyo's Akihabara Electric Town. The new model's unique selling point is an integrated 2-inch color LCD screen—officially dubbed "LCD Information Center." As expected, GDM dives deep into this fun feature. They managed to upload custom images and animated content (GIFs) via ASRock's Polychrome SYNC suite. Under normal modes, the small screen can inform users about GPU clocks, fan speeds, and operating temperatures.

The Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi White OC candidate was hooked up to a test build based on Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K processor and ASRock's "ultra-high-end" Z890 Taichi AQUA motherboard. Performance-wise, the white variant seems to do just as well as its metallic gray sibling. GDM concludes that the latest model only distinguishes itself in terms of aesthetics; mainly through its "striking" white design and integrated screen gimmick. In their analysis of the Taichi White OC's debut review, VideoCardz has highlighted the test subject boosting well beyond the factory-set 3.1 GHz boost clock rating. Months into RDNA 4's lifecycle, only a handful of Team Red board partners had released custom designs overclocked to this level, with only ASRock and Sapphire choosing to implement the controversial 12V-2×6 power connector. Under load, GDM reported the "Navi 48 XTX" GPU boosting up to a maximum of 3296 MHz. Last March, TechPowerUp's W1zzard got his gray Taichi evaluation unit overclocked up to an average of 3213 MHz. We hope that upcoming non-sponsored reviews will provide a clearer picture of the Radeon RX 9070 XT Taichi White OC SKU's capabilities.

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition has launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC via the Ubisoft Store and Steam, and with a Ubisoft+ subscription. Rediscover the magical world of Rayman as you rescue Electoons and save the world from Mr. Dark by punching and hair-coptering your way through memorable areas like the Dream Forest and the musical chaos of the Band Lands.

Rayman is back again!
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the initial release, Ubisoft partnered with Atari and Digital Eclipse to bring this timeless classic to current-gen consoles and PC. Many of you may have enjoyed a magical journey to the Glade of Dreams a while back, but this time all of us have worked hard to let you play the experience you might remember.

Since the introduction of Intel's brand-new "Panther Lake-H" mobile processor series, the flagship Arc B390 integrated graphics solution has received the lion's share of media attention. The impressive 12 Xe3-core iGPU is reserved for Core Ultra 300 series X9 and X7 models—likely a sore point for budget-conscious prospective buyers. When considering Team Blue's (roughly) "20% upcharge for a generational leap," customers seek current-gen solace elsewhere (AMD Radeon 890M). Fortunately, the step-down Arc B370 model seems to be relatively performant. The (presumably) much cheaper in-house alternative has been test driven by Notebookcheck. A preview report, published on February 13, provides an initial look at the 10 Xe3-core contender, that was onboard a Core Ultra 5 338H engineering sample. The German publication noted that the 12-core (4P + 8E) processor test subject ran with a "steady power limit of 35 watts." When comparing the Arc B370 to its more capable sibling, Notebookcheck outlined key points of interest: "the maximum GPU clock is also slightly lower at 2.4 vs. 2.5 GHz. Just like models (armed with) the Arc B390 GPU, the Core Ultra 5 338H is only available with soldered RAM (up to 8533 MHz)."

A disappointing Furmark score leaked out late last year, but it is reassuring to see the B370 performing admirably a few months later. Notebookcheck's tester observed this model being: "beaten by the Arc B390 in the synthetic benchmarks, but the power limits also play a role here...The results of the Arc B370 are very promising in general and there is a big advantage over previous iGPUs from Intel (Arc Graphics 140V/140T) as well as AMD (Radeon 890M)." Their 3DMark/Time Spy graphics chart shows the Core Ultra 5 338H engineering sample's Arc B370 iGPU scoring 5933 points. The B390 managed 6679 points, when evaluated on an ASUS ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA test platform. When analyzing performance at lower TDP values, Notebookcheck noticed that the Arc B370's performance being "virtually identical to the Arc B390 at 20 Watts, while the deficit is just 6 % at 35 Watts." Further comprehensive tests are expected in the coming weeks, as Intel's Core Ultra 5 338H heads to retail in finalized form.

Most expect to see Apple introduce a handful of new products at the event including the iPhone 17e. The entry-level iPhone will likely be a dialed back variant of the standard iPhone 17, but with enough bells and whistles to drum up consumer interest. The handset is said to be...

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Micron has announced that the 9650 NVMe SSD has finally entered mass production, hailing the new drive as the first PCIe Gen6 storage product in the world. Like everything else these days, the high-end SSD is largely focused on accelerating AI workloads, and generating hefty returns thanks to Big Tech's...

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This fully loaded mobile workstation gets a major price-cut for Lenovo Presidents' Day sales.

Bone conduction and open earbuds from Shokz are the audio tech I use to stay motivated.

Some of the best Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and Switch 2 games have been discounted for Presidents' Day.

I'm an expert DM, and these are the 12 actually useful items I can't live without — and 2 more I really want.

Find huge savings on KitchenAid's officially refurbished mixers, which come complete with warranties and full customer service.

The $330 Dell 15 Laptop ticks all my boxes for business or home use, with a Core 3 processor, 8GB RAM, and a fast 512GB SSD.

This Edifier speaker has an enormous $100 off for President’s Day — making it a bargain I don’t think you can afford to sleep on.

Tomb Raider has launched for iOS and Android phones with all of its original DLC.

Apple's iWork brand looks to have been retired after two decades, with the launch of new Creator Studio, which includes paid subscriptions.

The Geekom A5 Pro mini PC delivers fast everyday performance in a tiny, space saving design, and it's now down to $699 for Presidents' Day.

Best Buy is running a big price cut on the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, knocking $100 off this compact portable power station for President’s Day.

If you're shopping for a budget-friendly and high-quality gaming laptop in the Presidents' Day sales, then it's going to be hard to beat this Alienware 16X Aurora for $999.99.

It seems like every pair of earbuds I've enjoyed is discounted right now; here are five you should check out, all at reduced prices.

High On Life 2 is an inventive FPS campaign that improves on its predecessor in every way, but a litany of technical faults has it feeling like it could've stayed in the oven for a bit longer.

A cluster of recent AI developments signals that serious risks may be arriving sooner than many expect

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An erotic crime thriller, 56 Days will premiere on Prime Video in the next few days — here's when you can watch it.

The reason why this nascent startup had VCs lining up is the founders.They are so famed in the AI world, everyone tried to hire them.

It's well known that user reviews on Steam are a mixed bag, to say the least. You'll get everything from actually thoughtful reviews to snap reactions based on less than an hour spent with the game, and often see a slew of negative reviews that are clearly part of a review-bombing campaign of players complaining about a singular issue, regardless of that issue factoring in on the game's quality. A new report from The Guardian delves into another aspect of Steam's user reviews and forums, with developers and even some content creators speaking out about the abuse and bigotry that […]

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SoftBank's latest initiative focuses on making the AMD Instinct AI chip much more powerful with AI workloads, through a "GPU partitioning" mechanism that sounds really interesting. SoftBank Has Deployed a Self-Built Orchestrator For AMD's Instinct GPUs, Dividing Hardware & Memory Pools AMD's AI infrastructure hasn't been the go-to option for hyperscalers in recent times, given all the attention towards NVIDIA, especially after the debut of the Blackwell series. When we talk about AMD's core customers, SoftBank is a name that pops up on several occasions, and this time, their technological wing has pushed out something pretty interesting. According SoftBank's recent […]

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NVIDIA's Blackwell Ultra is the modern-day computing option for hyperscalers, and in newer benchmarks, the GB300 NVL72 shows immense performance in low-latency and long context workloads. NVIDIA's Blackwell Ultra AI Racks Now Feature Top-Tier Agentic Performance, Driven By NVLink Upgrades The AI industry has evolved across multiple layers since its original boom back in 2022, and right now, we are seeing a major shift towards agentic computing, driven by applications/wrappers built on frontier models. At the same time, for infrastructure providers like NVIDIA, it has become increasingly important to have ample memory bandwidth and performance onboard to meet the latency […]

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The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been dethroned, and with the arrival of the new 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 9850X3D on the shelves, enthusiasts can now push gaming performance even further. Based on the same Zen 5 architecture, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is quite identical to the 9800X3D, but brings a higher boost clock out of the box, making it a bit faster in games and applications. These 8 cores still need a robust platform to push them to their full potential; otherwise, you won't necessarily see a noticeable improvement in performance over the 9800X3D. While the GPU remains a primary […]

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Multiple Windows Insider users and one of Rufus' developers reveal that they can't download any of Microsoft's latest Insider Preview ISOs. Users who try to are met with an IP block.

If you've been looking for a high-end gaming keyboard but didn't want to overspend, Best Buy has discounted the ROG Azoth X by $100. You can grab this 75% mechanical keyboard with a hot swap PCB, five-layer sound dampening, tri-mode connectivity, multi-function knob, and customizable OLED display for just $200!

SoftBank swung back to profitability in its fiscal third quarter, reporting net income of 248.6 billion yuan — roughly $1.6 billion — for the three months ending December.

Elegoo's Presidents' Day 3D printer bundle deal comes with 4KG of PLA for just $475.

If you've been looking for a way to access your Blu-ray collection on PC without breaking the bank, TROPRO's external disc drive has got you covered. With up to 6X Blu-ray, 8X DVD, and 24X CD read/write speeds, it can play essentially any disc on your computer thanks to its USB 3.0 connection with both Type-A and Type-C plugs.

More AI tools to help streamline your Meta ads process.

Meta has been reduce scrutiny on the update by launching amid broader political turmoil. 

Threads is making a bigger push to win over sports fans. 

We spoke to Maria Hamilton, Design Director and Jay Hwang, Principal Artist on World of Warcraft's bigger emphasis on player housing, customization, and what we could see next from the game.

Acer and Asus have temporarily stopped selling certain PCs in Germany after a court granted Nokia an injunction over alleged HEVC patent infringement. Retailers can sell existing stock, but new imports are blocked while the dispute continues.

We have gathered up the Best Buy's greatest discounts on productivity laptops to help fellow Americans blaze through workloads in honor of Presidents' Day.

Mewgenics, the new indie roguelike from Edmund McMillen, is set to receive a console release. The creator confirmed development is underway, following over 900,000 estimated Steam sales and strong early momentum. Paid DLC is also planned.

Upgrade the standard 9.5 mm Ultra-Slim ODD bay into a removable U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD bay that delivers enterprise-class speed and reliability in limited space. Ideal for Dell, HP, and Lenovo business desktops, compact workstations, and industrial or government systems, the MB411V4PO-2B enables quick drive maintenance, secure data access, and flexible storage expansion for environments where uptime and serviceability matter. This conversion adapter enables quick drive maintenance, secure data access, and flexible storage expansion where uptime and serviceability are essential.

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Equipped with a native OCuLink 4i (SFF-8612) interface, the MB411V4PO-2B connects directly to NVMe hosts for PCIe Gen 4 x4 performance, delivering up to 64 Gbps transfer bandwidth - over 10× faster than traditional SATA ODD interfaces (6 Gbps). This dramatic increase in throughput enables faster data migration, real-time backups, and improved workflow efficiency for business and industrial applications.

Razer, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers, proudly announces the launch of the Razer NiKo Collection, an exclusive line created in partnership with Counter-Strike (CS) icon Nikola "NiKo" Kovač. Built for competitive dominance and inspired by NiKo's relentless pursuit of victory, this collection brings pro-level performance and bold design to gamers worldwide.

A year into his tenure with Team Razer, this collection marks a long-awaited milestone for NiKo and his community. Crafted through an extensive development process, this collaboration was guided by authenticity and intention - built to meet the standards of one of the greatest players in CS history.

I am thrilled to finally be able to deliver updates on Silent Hill: Townfall, following our announcement back in 2022. Screen Burn may be a small development team, but they have taken their time to craft a game that we can now present with confidence. In the recent State of Play, we (Konami) revealed a new trailer that gives you a glimpse into the world that awaits. Please enjoy. To explain more, I will hand it over to Jon McKellan, Writer and Director at Screen Burn Interactive on Silent Hill: Townfall.

A new chapter
With Silent Hill: Townfall, we at Screen Burn Interactive wanted to both evolve the unique narrative design that we had experimented with in our past games while pushing into ambitious territory, with a new town to explore, horrific enemies to fight and evade, and story-driven puzzles that help deliver a new but distinctly Silent Hill tale of mystery, tragedy and loss. With our first full trailer release, we have shown a slice of what to expect, answered some long lingering questions, and likely raised some new ones too…

In mid-February, Acer is facing multiple challenges in Europe and Asia. This past weekend, news reports outlined a court-ordered cease and desist ruling that prevents PC and laptop sales in Germany. Last Friday (February 13), the company's Japanese office informed the local customer base about forthcoming price tag changes. Since November 2025, tech companies have wrestled with an extremely constrained supply of vital components. The regional branch's social media account described inevitable hikes: "due to rising prices of major components such as memory and SSDs, Acer will revise the prices of PC products on its official online store starting from February 20, 2026. Purchases at the current prices will be available until February 19. We will continue striving to improve our product value. We appreciate your understanding." The same notification was issued by the firm's gaming brand (Acer Predator/PlayMaster) to local customers. The Taiwanese multinational PC hardware manufacturer's Japanese division did hint about current circumstances not affecting a handful of items; their statement alluded to a non-specific selection of products remaining "unchanged" in terms of asking prices. At the time writing, Acer's other regional operations have not released similar warnings.

TSMC is reportedly planning to announce the addition of four new fabs at its Phoenix, Arizona site, known as TSMC Arizona. According to the Financial Times, TSMC will add four additional fab buildings at its Arizona campus, worth about $100 billion, with an official confirmation expected as early as April, just two months from the time of writing. In January, TSMC reportedly purchased additional 900-acres of land directly across the highway from the existing site north of Phoenix, preparing to expand its campus across. That extra production capacity will be supported by an estimated $100 billion of additional funding that TSMC is willing to spend on U.S. soil, despite making additional simultaneous investments back home in Taiwan.

However, many of the deal's specifics are still uncertain. According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, about $100 billion of those pledges are firm, which means that the total value of TSMC's investment in Arizona will amount to $265 billion. About $165 billion has already been invested in Arizona, and another $100 billion will make this one of the highest ever external investments on U.S. soil. Interestingly, TSMC is not alone in this investment round, as its supply chain partners are expected to contribute about $30 billion of the $100 billion figure, meaning that many more players are gathering funds to form the new supply chain independence.

UK-based seating specialist, Boulies, a leader in high-performance ergonomic seating, today announces the launch of the EP500 ergonomic chair, designed to provide all-day comfort for work, rest or gaming with adjustable features and a wide 51 cm seat to suit users of all different heights and body shapes.

Designed for larger body types and personalized comfort, the Boulies EP500 has a wide 51 cm seat and is built for people from 165 cm to 190 cm, ensuring that it can support people of all body types and a wide range of users. Combined with the adjustable backrest height and seat depth adjustment, it allows users to personalize their seating position, ensuring ergonomic support for people of different heights and body shapes.

Of all the action-RPG franchises to make you work for an epic moment, Monster Hunter is up there among the ones that push you hardest, and the Monster Hunter Stories series is no exception to the rule. You take on the lowest rank Monsters, you get pummelled into the dirt until you learn how to beat them, and then you excitedly hurry back home to build a new weapon and a cool set of armor from the creature you've just murked, ready to go through the entire process again with a slightly harder monster. It's a rewarding battle, but a tough one, and Monster Hunter's greatest secrets are often reserved for those that take the time to fully embrace its many systems.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection shows you right from the start that things are going to be a little different around here. In the first minute of my hands-on session with the game, my Rider (not a Hunter, but we'll get into that later) is sprinting down a cliff at warp speed before leaping right off the edge, only to be caught mid-air by her pet Rathalos and, together, they soar across a glittering lake, in what may be the most breath-taking introduction to a Monster Hunter game I've seen yet, inviting you, the player, to immediately take the reigns of this majestic creature - who, for once, isn't a foe to be conquered, but a friend. It's a stark contrast to the opening of Monster Hunter Stories 2, in which you carry a Rathalos egg around for hours before it hatches. This introduction feels like the culmination of a spin-off that's ready to step out of the shadow of its mainline series, and show us exactly what it can do.

Nickle LaMoreaux, IBM's chief human resources officer, gave hope to entry-level hires who are often the most at risk of losing out to AI when it comes to getting – and holding onto – a job.

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Google has pushed an emergency update for Chrome to close a high-severity zero-day vulnerability that's already being exploited in the wild. The flaw stems from a use-after-free bug in Chrome's CSS font handling and can lead to crashes, rendering issues, or worse.

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PrivadoVPN has rolled out PhantomMode to iOS users, a feature that blocks hidden trackers and ads on your device. Previously an Android exclusive, it offers privacy protection that doesn't stop when you disconnect your VPN.

A new Galaxy Buds 4 leak suggests Samsung is dropping a feature that could be incredibly valuable in its next earbuds lineup.

With this discount, the nimble WashG1 wet floor cleaner is a no-brainer.

Plans are cheaper than the likes of Proton and NordVPN, but not for much longer

LG’s UltraWide 34-inch monitor is down to $210 at Best Buy, making it one of the cheapest ways to grab a big-screen IPS display from a well-known brand.

Here's how to get a gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 and OLED display for a record-low price today.

I've rounded up what I reckon are the best Presidents' Day iPad deals to snap up before they sell out.

An 8.3/10 use after free in CSS Google Chrome bug was patched after being abused by unnamed threat actors.

All the ways to watch Pairs Figure Skating finale 2026 live streams for FREE, with Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi facing an uphill battle in the Free Skate.

AirPods Pro 3 are still a little pricey, no? These excellent options are a better bet for your hard-earned cash

With an odd name (and Windows 10 in tow) but some cracking hardware, this is a deal that will split opinions.

A Spider-Man 4 merchandise leak has seemingly revealed its villains ahead of the MCU movie's long-awaited trailer debut.

Any young girl in the 2000s could tell the truth about America's Next Top Model better than anybody, and it feels like the new Netflix documentary gets the airbrush treatment.

Lenovo's Doorbuster deals are a Presidents' Day sales must-buy for creators who want to save big.

Look no further: Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale has the best prices that I'd found on TVs, Apple devices, appliances, laptops, smartwatches, and more.

I’m a laptop expert, and these Presidents Day Sales deals are the only ones I’d spend my money on.

Operation Dream Job is evolving once again, and now comes through malicious dependencies on bare-bones projects.

Last month, developers RocketWerkz and GRIP Studios announced that the popular survival game, ICARUS, would be making its console debut on February 26, 2026. Now, less than three weeks after that announcement, the studio has confirmed that ICARUS: Console Edition has been delayed by one month and will now arrive on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles on March 26, 2026. In a statement sent to Wccftech, the studio says that while the game is "in a strong and stable state," the delay will add enough time for the team to add further polish, "rather than launch with known issues." […]

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When Battlefield 6 launched in October 2025, I couldn't help but be enamoured with it. I have years of memories in previous Battlefield games, and I was happy to see the series return with a very solid military shooter. It was, for the most part, exactly what I wanted out of a modern Battlefield game. I was one of the millions of players jumping into Battlefield 6 constantly during those opening weeks, especially with the arrival of Season 1, with three new maps, the new battle royale REDSEC mode, and new weapons, gadgets, and vehicles to earn. I was also […]

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The situation in the memory industry has become mainstream, to the point that companies are now reconsidering their product strategies to minimize the impact of supply constraints. Memory Shortages Are Forcing 'Consumer-Focused' Big Tech to Either Slash Production or Raise Prices Aggressively The DRAM shortage has been discussed on this website for several months now, and if you want to see the timeline of events leading to the current situation, I suggest you check out our post here. Interestingly, Bloomberg pushed out a report on supply issues in the memory segment, and the discussion centered on how Big Tech is […]

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We already know that Apple has de-prioritized its Vision Pro headsets to accelerate the launch of AI-enabled and AR-based smart glasses. And now, a new report from Omdia has shed some much-needed light on the evolving competition dynamics in this new arena, which is fast becoming crowded as OEMs jostle for market share. Asus, RayNeo, Meta, and Apple are all racing to bring OLEDoS AR glasses to the market While ROG and RayNeo plan to launch their OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) AR smart glasses this year, Meta plans to bring its first proper AR smart glasses to the market in […]

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Last week, after a long period of silence following the release of the final piece of DLC for God of War Ragnarok, during Sony's first State of Play of 2026, we finally got a small update as to what Sony Santa Monica has been working on. Along with a remake of the original trilogy, we learned that the studio had teamed up with Mega Cat Studios to deliver a 2.5D game featuring Kratos titled God of War: Sons of Sparta. There have been a lot of rumours circulating for years about an upcoming 2.5D God of War game, so its […]

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The latest pricing trend shows desktop DDR5 memory modules in Germany haven't budged this month, while laptop memory has seen a sharp rise. DRAM Retail Price Trend Shows No Increase in Prices for Desktop DDR5 Modules in Germany and Japan; DDR3 and DDR4 Saw Minimal Increase, but SO-DIMM Saw a 23.4% Hike The current RAM prices are at an all-time high, but we may have hit a plateau for some memory types. In most parts of the world, DDR5 desktop RAM remains the most expensive RAM type, reaching 4-5 times higher prices than they were in the pre-RAMpocalypse era. DDR3 […]

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A myriad of reports surrounding Apple’s products only kept hyping the suspense that readers and we had to endure, but today, the company has broken its silence because it has announced its March 4 product launch event. As for what is expected to be unveiled during the event, we have made our predictions and discussed below as to why the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models and the low-cost MacBook would go official. iPhone 17e could launch in February, followed by the first wave of Macs in March On X, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has presented a screenshot of Apple’s […]

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HP’s flagship Omen 35L gaming desktop packs Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K, an RTX 5080, and 64GB of DDR5 memory.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI, featuring the Core Ultra 9 275HX and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, goes on sale for $1,359.99, $740 off its regular price.

TSMC, other companies to invest $250 billion in the U.S. as part of trade deal, TSMC reportedly mulls additional $100 billion investment and four more fab modules.

Sony’s next-generation console is facing delays, and we can all blame AI A new report from Bloomberg claims that Sony is considering a delay for its planned PlayStation 6 console. Citing sources familiar with the company’s thinking, Sony is reportedly pushing back its next-generation PlayStation to 2028 or 2029. Why, the simple answer is AI […]

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Some of my favorite desktop gaming PC components are readily available in iBUYPOWER's pre-built desktops, discounted for a limited time during Presidents' Day.

Microsoft restored the movable Taskbar to Windows 11 as the OpenAI partnership showed new cracks. Plus, the latest Presidents' Day PC deals.

Diablo 2 is now on Steam and with it, a bunch of achievements, but one so far is unclaimed.

Earlier last week, more details emerged regarding Intel's rumored top-level 52-core "Nova Lake-S" processor model. According to recent leaks, this flagship Core Ultra Series 4 design is expected to feature a 16 P-core, 32 E-core, and 4 low-power island E-core configuration, paired with big last-level cache (bLLC). An unprecedented 700 W power consumption figure (under full load) was floated by kopite7kimi, with Jaykihn weighing in about the "NVL-S" series' TJMax (Thermal Junction Maximum) not being offset. Also, they mentioned that "thermal throttling cannot be disabled." Days later (on February 13), Jaykihn issued another "preliminary" prediction: "only some (motherboards) will support the full-power 52-core (52C) platform. Other boards will limit the performance and power of the 52C platform." When poring over this information, VideoCardz connected dots between the very best "Core Ultra Series 4" dual-tile options to a speculative and new "Core X" HEDT product lineup.

In theory, the highest level models could bear "Core X9" designations; akin to the recently launched flagship "Panther Lake-H" chip (Core Ultra X9 388H). Normally, Intel's workstation-focused Xeon processor families have occupied the HEDT segment. As a fallback hypothesis, VideoCardz envisions the "X" marking being applied exclusively to bLLC-augmented variants—likely specifying advertising elevated gaming performance; similar to AMD's "X3D" naming scheme. In their past weekend report, the popular online publication has dismissed rumors about Team Blue nixing the single-tile (with bLLC) side of the "Nova Lake-S" series. Instead, VideoCardz envisions two "mainstream" single-tile SKUs arriving—later in the year—pipped to take on equivalents within Team Red's Ryzen 7 and 9 desktop processor tiers. Two larger siblings, in premium dual-time form (with bLLC), are anticipated as forming a new HEDT line.

Sony is reportedly postponing the launch of its next-generation PlayStation 6 console to 2028 or 2029 due to the massive rise in memory costs. This is reportedly impacting decision-making at the top of the company unit responsible for PlayStation strategic planning. Rising memory costs and a tight semiconductor supply chain are the core reasons behind any changes. Initially, we expected to see the wave of next-generation consoles in 2027, as AMD recently confirmed Microsoft's next-generation Xbox arriving in 2027. However, Sony could be abandoning the 2027 release window and pushing its PlayStation 6 console to a late 2028 or even 2029 launch, indicating that the company is not capable of securing sufficient DRAM allocation from its partners. This could leave Microsoft's new Xbox console as superior for an entire year or even two before Sony could join the next-generation console wars.

BloombergSony Group Corp. is now considering pushing back the debut of its next PlayStation console to 2028 or even 2029, according to people familiar with the company's thinking. That would be a major upset to a carefully orchestrated strategy to sustain user engagement between hardware generations.

AMD, a leader in high-performance and AI computing, and Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, have expanded their strategic collaboration. TCS, through its subsidiary HyperVault AI Data Center Limited (HyperVault), and AMD will codevelop a rack-scale AI infrastructure design based on the AMD "Helios" platform in support of India's national AI initiatives.

Powered by GPUs, next-generation AMD EPYC "Venice" CPUs, AMD Pensando Vulcano NICs and the open ROCm software ecosystem, "Helios" is purpose-built to deliver a rack-scale AI platform supporting sovereign AI factories. "Helios," combined with TCS' enterprise expertise and scale, will accelerate deployment and enhance operational efficiencies for enterprises. As part of this strategic collaboration, both companies will offer an AI-ready data center blueprint supporting up to 200 MW of capacity and will work with hyperscalers and AI companies to accelerate data center build-outs in India.

Rumors that Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S26 Ultra could offer a built-in privacy screen protector have been circulating since last August.

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Multiple analysts and industry insiders have recently claimed that the next-generation PlayStation console could be delayed due to the AI-fueled memory crisis. Bloomberg has now reiterated the rumors, claiming that Sony is unlikely to release the PlayStation 6 next year, even though the next-gen Xbox is still said to be...

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Thrive is a crypto trading platform that surfaces real-time signals, smart money flows, and on-chain analytics to help you act with clarity. Connect your exchange accounts to track every trade and emotion, get AI guidance on what matters, and receive alerts when conditions align. Thrive includes weekly coaching and a measurable feedback loop to help you improve discipline and performance while maintaining a complete journal and portfolio view.

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This week’s recap shows how small gaps are turning into big entry points. Not always through new exploits, often through tools, add-ons, cloud setups, or workflows that people already trust and rarely question. Another signal: attackers are mixing old and new methods. Legacy botnet tactics, modern cloud abuse, AI assistance, and supply-chain exposure are being used side by side, whichever path

As AI projects advance, enterprises must prioritize secure, flexible cloud infrastructure to protect their data.

The RTX 5090 Lightning is ludicrously expensive on eBay, so enthusiasts hunting for this pricey GPU should consider buying from the UK.

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

There's 29% off my favorite vacuum cleaner and 30% of my go-to hair styler – and that's just for starters.

The Aeron, Embody, Vantum, and Sayl all get a big price cut in in the Presidents' Day sales

Discord users are so keen to escape age verification plans that they're in danger of suffocating alternative platforms.

Luxury retailer Canada Goose confirms data was leaked, but argues it wasn't breached, as hackers claim a third-party was hit instead.

We've tested LG and Samsung's budget OLED TVs, and you can't go wrong

A bad start to the week for X

Enjoy authentic hot or cold-brewed coffee, with a thermal carafe that keeps it at the perfect temperature for over five hours.

It's a good time to consider picking up these DJI models

"We're exploring a different set of tradeoffs."

Over the weekend, Ubisoft hosted the Rainbow Six Siege Six Invitationals tournament in Paris, where it also took the opportunity to reveal what players can expect in Year 11 of Rainbow Six Siege, starting with Season 1: Operation Silent Hunt, which arrives on March 3, 2026, and adds an iconic stealth-action hero to its Operators roster: Metal Gear Solid's own Solid Snake. The collaboration between Konami and Ubisoft means we can finally have two of the video game industry's most well-known stealth icons work together, between Solid Snake and Splinter Cell's protagonist, Sam Fisher. Which is exactly what Ubisoft showcases […]

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In a development that seemingly bodes well for the efficiency and stability of Intel's revamped chip fabrication process, the new Panther Lake SoC has managed to just about match Apple's M5 processor - housed within the MacBook Pro - in an elaborate battery test. Intel Panther Lake within the new Asus 14-inch ExpertBook Ultra pitted against Apple's M5 chip housed within the 14-inch MacBook Pro At the outset, we should concede that this test pitted Intel's latest best chip for mobile phones and high-efficiency laptops, the 18A-based Panther Lake, against Apple's lowest-end new processor, the M5. Even so, given Apple's […]

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In what is clearly shaping up to be a broader trend within Apple's sprawling ecosystem of devices, the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now expected to debut as eSIM-only variants following similar tidbits for the iPhone Fold. Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max won't have a dedicated slot for a physical SIM card, and would solely rely on eSIMs instead According to TechManiacs, Apple will try to eke out a bit more space in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by eliminating the physical SIM card slot, thereby forcing reliance on eSIMs instead. […]

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Hideki Sato, the ‘Father of Sega Hardware,' passed away just ahead of the weekend.

In this roadmap, we analyze what the future of Quantum Computing might look like over the next decade, including the future of qubit scaling, trapped ions, and superconducting chips.

Corsair’s AI Workstation 300 wraps up AMD’s popular Strix Halo platform in a compact and classy chassis that delivers all of that chip’s performance potential, along with plenty of connectivity options for general PC use. But a recent price hike and stiff competition in the local AI market from Nvidia GB10 systems make it a tougher sell than it once was.

IBM is tripling its entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026, according to a new report. This stands in stark contrast to many of the country’s largest firms, especially in the tech world, which have conducted large-scale layoffs.

BenQ rocks out its first-ever OLED gaming monitor with the Mobiuz EX271UZ. It’s a 27-inch 4K panel with Quantum Dot color, 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR400 and a few unique features.

Hiring an SEO agency can be a game-changer for brands looking to outshine the competition in search results. 

That said, an SEO agency is only as good as its partnership with its clients. That’s when SEO’s true value can be realized. 

What this looks like practically is working together towards shared goals and keeping momentum high. Sometimes that’s easier said than done. 

Here’s what you can do to ensure you get the most from your SEO agency partnership. 

Because when you’re aligned, you make progress faster and, in turn, can better prove ROI.  

Align SEO with what moves the business

Your company sets the business goals, and SEO’s job is to get the traffic to help you reach them. 

The more you align on goals with your agency, the more effective an SEO program will be. 

Before any campaign is launched, the business and the agency need to discuss how to align SEO with your business goals. 

This meeting is even more effective when you can get cross-departmental stakeholders to weigh in. 

Objectives can be anything – for instance, market expansion, revenue, building brand authority, enhancing the customer experience, or something else. When executed well, SEO can support nearly any business goal.  

This is also an excellent time to facilitate SEO training across teams. 

When departments are aligned on the foundational concepts of SEO, they can understand SEO’s function and their role in it. 

Dig deeper: SEO prioritization: How to focus on what moves the needle

Set the agenda for a productive kickoff 

What does a productive kickoff meeting look like? Here are some things that are important to cover:

• Your pain points: Even if you already discussed your SEO pain points during the sales call, it’s important that your SEO team hears it directly from you and has an opportunity to ask questions.
• The ins and outs of your business: Help the SEO team understand your business as best you can. You know your industry better than anyone, and the more the agency knows, the better your SEO program will be.
• The program’s scope: Make sure you understand the scope and everyone’s role in the project. For example, how long is each phase of the project? Who is responsible on the agency side for which tasks? Who will move things forward at the client company? 
• In-house capabilities: Update your SEO team on your current capabilities and resources, such as how many writers, developers or designers you have available for tackling tasks.
• Common roadblocks: Discuss how to prepare for common roadblocks in SEO implementation. Your SEO agency is well-positioned to speak about these kinds of things, so you can be proactive on your end. 
• Communication methods: You will want to know how to communicate with the agency (emails, Slack channels, Zoom meetings, etc.) and how often. The more communication, the better. Both parties benefit from staying top of mind; the last thing you want is to sign a contract and then things go dark.  
• Reporting methods: Find out how the agency will report progress. Is it monthly? Quarterly? In what formats will the reports be delivered? Will the reporting structure meet your needs to show ROI to stakeholders?

Setting all these expectations early creates accountability that keeps the project moving and makes it easier to measure success later.

If needed: Shift your mindset from ‘SEO vendor’ to expert partner

If you’ve put in the research, vetted several agencies, and hired the best one, then there’s a bit of mindset work that may need to happen next to make the relationship as strong as it can be. 

While blind trust isn’t the goal, SEO agency clients should prepare themselves to receive and trust their SEO agency’s advice – after all, that’s why you hired them.

Give your agency the visibility it needs to perform

This is relatively simple.

Giving your SEO agency full visibility into historical and real-time performance sets your SEO team up for success on day one. 

Set up a protocol for agency access to:  

• Google Search Console, GA4, Bing Webmaster Tools, your CMS, and relevant third-party analytics or reporting tools. 
• CRM data or lead-quality feedback to help the agency align SEO efforts with revenue goals.
• Any context on past search performance, campaign history, and prior SEO initiatives.
• Revenue or operational data as needed, so you have another way to corroborate SEO performance.

Finally, ensure agency access is built into onboarding for any new tools and systems you adopt that may impact SEO. 

Dig deeper: How to onboard an SEO agency the right way

Make SEO a cross-functional effort

SEO often needs the cooperation of many teams.  

If you’ve done a good job of including the department leaders in the SEO planning phase, then you will likely get more done. 

To remain accountable, it’s advisable that all necessary team members attend key meetings with your SEO agency. 

The more they hear things firsthand, the smoother the implementation will go.

However, even the best plans can go awry when teams with competing priorities collide. This might be a question of culture, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make progress.

You might look into solutions like:

• Cross-departmental team-building activities. 
• Open communication about the purpose and goals of the SEO project.
• Feedback loops to review the status of your interdepartmental collaboration and identify ways to improve. 

The more streamlined and responsive the collaboration, the faster your SEO efforts can gain traction. 

Create SEO content that’s powered by brand knowledge 

Your agency brings deep expertise in SEO, but only you know your brand, offerings, and customers on a deep level. 

This is why collaboration on content is necessary to create truly relevant, helpful content that search engines will rank. 

Rather than relegating SEO content to the agency with minimal involvement, commit to being an active partner in the process. 

This can include the following action items: 

Align on voice, brand, and messaging early

Sharing brand guidelines, tone of voice, and existing messaging frameworks are all helpful. 

Your agency should work as an extension of your marketing team, and that starts with having some guidelines for how the brand communicates. 

Transfer institutional knowledge

Nothing can get a content team up to speed quicker than reviewing existing content assets or plugging into an internal calendar. 

Here are some ways to transfer knowledge with your SEO agency:

• Provide access to internal resources like product documentation, customer FAQs, or sales enablement content. 
• Keep the team updated on relevant marketing and sales activities, such as events and promotions. 
• Give real-time access to an editorial calendar to help plan for future content for the site, whether it’s editing existing pages or creating new ones.

Bring subject matter experts into the process

Identify in-house subject matter experts who can provide input or be interviewed as needed for the content. 

You can’t satisfy the “experience” or “expertise” aspect of Google’s E-E-A-T framework for quality content without some firsthand knowledge. 

Collaborate before content is written

Work together on outlines or briefs to align on structure and intent before drafting begins. 

Content is much stronger when in-house and agency teams are aligned before the content creation process starts.

Review for relevance

Review drafts not just for accuracy, but for alignment with your customers’ needs and expectations. 

The most important thing in SEO content is ensuring it’s relevant to your customers. 

The best content will align with your brand and your customers and sound like it came from your company. 

Strong SEO content comes from brands that bring the knowledge only they can provide.

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Remove the approval friction that slows SEO down 

One of the biggest bottlenecks to SEO progress is waiting. Waiting for approvals, feedback, access, answers – all of these hinder your ability to compete faster in the search results. 

For a more streamlined process, approve all deliverables and tasks promptly. 

Making a commitment to moving the project forward could mean you have hard deadlines for turnaround times. 

To make this step more efficient, you can look into: 

• Analyzing the approval workflow and identifying any bottlenecks upfront. 
• Eliminating unnecessary approval steps or people to simplify the process. 
• Establishing clear review/approval guidelines upfront to reduce confusion, which can slow the approval process. 
• Using technology that helps make the process smoother (like Slack or others), where people can collaborate with ease. 
• Leaning on your SEO agency to prioritize which tasks will yield the highest return and go from there.

In SEO, speed is often a competitive advantage. Streamlining the approval process is one way to keep momentum. 

Prioritize implementation above all else

Don’t be surprised by the results you didn’t get from the work you didn’t do.

Often, there are SEO tasks that need to be implemented on your end and require resources. 

Not implementing SEO agency recommendations is a prevalent challenge, and probably one of the biggest reasons clients end up leaving an agency.

The sole purpose of spending anything on marketing is to bring more money in than went out. 

When internal teams stall on implementing SEO tasks, it can halt the agency’s momentum, hinder your search progress, and waste the company’s budget. 

Technical SEO execution is often where SEO projects lose the most momentum. 

This is where bringing in IT and dev teams early on in the SEO process is invaluable. When they understand why a change matters and impacts performance, they are more likely to get on board. 

Regardless, you can still build in some guardrails to be proactive: 

• Prioritize SEO tickets in sprint planning.  
• Involve IT or dev early in discussions that include technical implementation. 
• Allow direct communication between your agency and development team to speed up resolution. 
• Create a process for flagging and tracking outstanding technical tasks. 

Take the time to make the updates that your SEO team says are worth the effort.

If the task is difficult or time-consuming but will have a big impact, do everything you can to get it done.

Doing what your competitors are unwilling or unable to do is how you win.

The technical foundation is what enables SEO to scale. The faster you can clear any roadblocks here, the sooner your investment starts delivering results.

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Stay engaged long after the kickoff

SEO is a long game. It’s only natural that excitement and momentum are high early on, but after a while, engagement can taper off. 

Client-agency partnerships often find their groove over time. The brand trusts the agency, and the agency knows what to do.

But from this place, cracks can begin to form. Maybe you’re not communicating as much, and that lack of communication can lead to gaps in knowledge – on both sides. 

Here are some tips to help you stay just as engaged on Day 365 as you were on Day 1.

Be present in reviews and check-ins

Be sure to attend regular check-ins and reporting calls to review progress and surface questions. 

It’s easy to miss calls when things pull you away, but staying committed to SEO means showing up, even if it’s just for 15 minutes. 

Keep SEO connected to business changes

Share updates on business priorities, product launches, or changes in market strategy. 

It’s important that SEO remains at the strategy table so it can adjust as needed. 

Use performance data to drive conversations and decisions

Trust in your SEO agency also comes with accountability. So hold your SEO team accountable. 

If you see a decline in rankings, traffic, or revenue coming from search, you need to have a conversation if they haven’t already brought it up. 

Use these performance insights to adjust tactics, reallocate resources, or explore new opportunities. 

Strong SEO results start with strong partnerships

SEO works best when both sides do their part. 

The more aligned and collaborative you are with your SEO agency, the faster your SEO program can gain traction and deliver value.

When both sides bring their expertise, stay engaged, and remove friction from the process, SEO becomes a strategic business initiative.

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At the center of the case is the widely used video compression standard HEVC, also known as H.265. Nokia owns several standard-essential patents tied to the codec and argued that Acer and Asus failed to obtain proper licenses under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.

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Intel confirms post-Xe3P graphics architecture called “Xe Next” As part of the company’s new “AI Roadmap Strategy”, Intel has confirmed that it plans to release new Xe graphics architectures past Xe3P. This is Intel’s first public confirmation of a post-Xe3P graphics architecture, and it’s currently called “Xe Next”. Today’s most advanced consumer graphics chip from […]

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Former Microsoft CEO of Advertising and Web Services, Mikhail Parakhin, says he was against the decision to remove the vertical Taskbar in Windows 11.

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According to the latest ruling from the Munich Regional Court, ASUS and Acer are banned from directly selling their PCs in Germany—Europe's largest economy. The judgment, handed down on January 22, 2026, has already led both manufacturers to suspend or remove affected product listings from their German online stores while they assess legal options and the scope of the ruling. The court's order targets the manufacturers' own sales and distribution channels, rather than retailers selling existing stock, effectively leaving the German market to supply only through other OEMs and the remaining inventory from ASUS and Acer.

The core reasoning behind this decision is patent claims asserted by Nokia, including patents related to core HEVC/H.265 encoding and decoding techniques. As both ASUS and Acer use GPUs, processors, and many other digital decoding/encoding engines for video, the use has to be licensed, and the sales can only proceed with approval from Nokia. The judges concluded that the two OEMs had not demonstrated the conduct of willing licensees under FRAND rules, which allowed the court to grant injunctive relief instead of limiting the remedy to damages. We don't have information on the length of the ban, which will likely require a followup with the court and two OEMs.

ByteDance launched Seedance 2.0 in China earlier this week for users of its Jianying app. Currently able to generate 15-second clips, the company says it will soon be available globally for users of its CapCut app.

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GPU pricing is broken again - but the real question is how badly. We're putting hard numbers to this situation. How much have graphics card prices increased since memory prices went through the roof?

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India is hosting a four-day AI Summit this week that will be attended by executives from major AI labs and Big Tech, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and Cloudflare, as well as heads of state.

Antitrust filing argues Google cannibalizes audience visits to sites it uses to power AI results.

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If you have been following tech news over the past few months, you are well aware of how the widespread adoption of AI is causing many issues for consumers, with prices of components such as RAM and SSDs skyrocketing in a matter of days. These price increases and the limited availability of components for anything that is not supposed to be used in an AI data center is making things difficult even for console manufacturers, so much so that Sony is reportedly actively considering a delay of its PlayStation 6 system. In a new report posted today on Bloomberg, according to people […]

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In 2024, after years of seemingly turning a blind eye, Nintendo brought the DMCA takedown hammer hard on Switch emulators like Yuzu and Ryujinx. Despite the significant blow, however, it was far from the end of the Nintendo Switch emulator scene. Ryujinx and Yuzu forks are still available, and brand new emulators like Eden and Citron, just to name two, have emerged over time. Nintendo's latest big release, Metroid Prime 4, was immediately playable on those Switch emulators. On Friday, though, the Switch emulator scene suffered another scare as Nintendo sent a new DMCA takedown notice targeting the GitHub pages […]

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GOG’s preserved versions of Dini Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 have been released on Steam Capcom has brought its original Dino Crisis games to Steam, making these classic survival games available to a new generation of gamers on PC’s most popular gaming platform. These versions of Dino Crisis were developed alongside GOG as part of […]

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Intel has released its latest 32.0.101.8509 WHQL driver package, bringing support for XeSS 3 across multiple graphics generations and finally ending the launch exclusivity of "Panther Lake" integrated graphics. Now, Intel supports XeSS 3 multi-frame generation across Arc B-series "Battlemage" and A-series "Alchemist" discrete GPUs. For other integrated GPUs, only the Intel Arc GPU family is receiving official support, with "Meteor Lake," "Lunar Lake," and laptop "Arrow Lake-H" chips now offering full XeSS 3 support for 4x the frame output with AI-based frame generation. As Intel recently launched "Panther Lake," some game issues occurred, but thankfully they have been resolved. This includes color corruption in Ghost of Tsushima using DirectX 12 and game crashes in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord using DirectX 11. However, some "Panther Lake" issues persist, with certain titles crashing and experiencing in-game corruption, which is expected to receive an official fix in upcoming driver releases.

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Intel has reaffirmed its annual GPU cadence, which will see yearly roadmap and product updates on the client and data center segments. Intel Xe3P GPUs Coming This Year, Followed By Xe Next In 2027 As Part of Annual Client & Xeon Cadence Intel's GPU roadmap continues to evolve with the growth of AI and personal computing. The company recently introduced its Xe3 architecture, offering the best-in-class graphics performance on its Panther Lake "Core Ultra Series 3" SoCs, and will introduce its next-gen solution later this year, codenamed Xe3P. This year, Intel will introduce a brand new GPU product and architecture, […]

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Intel has once again confirmed its product roadmap for the next generation of graphics IP, despite rumors that there might not be anything new after the launch of the Xe3P. According to a new presentation from Intel's Anil Nanduri, Vice President of GTM & Product Management AI Accelerators, responsible for data center AI accelerators, Intel will have a dedicated graphics portfolio after the recently introduced "Crescent Island." Labeled as "Xe Next," the next generation of GPU IP is still under development and currently without an official name. It is expected to follow the rollout of the Xe3P-based "Crescent Island" inference-focused GPUs. With "Xe Next," the data center lineup is seemingly expanding into two production lines: inference-focused "Crescent Island" GPUs and the long-awaited "Jaguar Shores" GPU for AI training and HPC workloads.

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The next game directed by Cory Barlog, the Game Director behind 2007's God of War II and 2018's God of War, wasn't shown at the February 2026 State of Play. However, according to two of the most reliable insiders, it is targeting a Summer reveal ahead of a tentative 2027 release. NatetheHate tweeted as much on X, while adding that he will probably be able to share more information about the project in the future: Cory is working on his own project and it remains unannounced. I'll share more when I can. We will hear about it before 2027. My […]

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Apple's upcoming iOS 27 increasingly looks like a much more subtle major software update, especially when compared with the riot of upheaval that was the iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass UI. Now, a famous tipster is out with a major scoop, declaring that iOS 27 might bring with it huge battery life improvements, courtesy of the update's code cleanup attempts and interface tweaks. Apple to bring a ton of optimizations and small UI tweaks with the iOS 27 update Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently clarified that Apple will not institute any substantial UI-related changes with the upcoming iOS 27 update. […]

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Lumia is an all-in-one wellness app that helps you build mindful habits and stay consistent without feeling overwhelmed. It combines journaling, guided meditations, affirmations, mood check-ins, sleep and health tracking, and SMART goals in one easy-to-use space. You can reflect with guided prompts, track your progress over time, and explore self-discovery tools to better understand your habits and emotions. Lumia is designed to support your daily life, helping you stay intentional, focused, and aware as you grow.

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BenQ’s MA Series monitors provide Mac users with high-resolution displays, Mac-tuned color, workflow tools, and a range of panel options for creative work.

Homescreen Heroes: Shapez is a minimalist game where you build a factory to process geometric shapes

‘By minimizing jump scares and graphic depictions,’ Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors emphasize the game’s unique ‘expression of Japanese horror’.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says India has the largest number of student users of ChatGPT worldwide.

Over 90 games have become “playable” on RPCS3 over the past month Last month, we reported that over 70% of PS3 games are now “playable” on the RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator. Since then, 93 new games have been classified as playable on the emulator, with over 73% of PS3 games being compatible with the emulator […]

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Streaming Finder HQ helps you quickly find where movies, TV shows, and anime are streaming. You can search by title or browse by categories and platforms to see availability across major services. Explore trending titles, new releases, and a daily pick, then jump straight to the right app to watch. Use it to cut through clutter and decide what to watch and where.

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Signado detects hiring, funding, and news events across sources like LinkedIn, Crunchbase, and Google News, then drafts personalized outreach that references the moment. Sales teams can monitor target companies, get scored signals with source and timestamp, and review AI-written messages before sending. Founders, SDRs, and agencies use it to reach prospects when intent is highest, replacing cold emails with outreach that is effective due to timely relevance.

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Google has restored a key Android Auto setting that means driving status can be more accurately determined.

Microsoft explores high-temperature superconducting cables to reduce energy losses, improve data center efficiency, and allow more compact, sustainable power delivery.

Here's how to watch Dark Winds Season 4 online from anywhere as ancient beliefs, deadly secrets, and justice collide in the new season.

They may not seem the most important, but rear speakers can make or break an immersive setup, as I discovered after testing a Yamaha soundbar.

Stickerbox has been all over my TikTok feed, and I finally got my hands on one.

In this week's episode of the Equity podcast, Glean CEO Arvind Jain explains the company's shift from enterprise search tool to middleware layer for enterprise AI.

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

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We have talked extensively about memory shortages, guiding gamers throughout the buildup to the situation, but when it comes to markets influenced by them, well, one of the most influential is, of course, the GPU industry. This isn't the first time we have seen the consumer GPU industry directly influenced by a so-called technological buildup, as crypto-mining brought a similar situation, but with AI, the dynamics are entirely different. Gamers are curious about how the AI buildout directly affects consumer GPU supply, given that several elements of the PC supply chain haven't yet been discussed. We'll dive deep into the […]

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You don’t come across NES-inspired mini PCs very often, and ACEMAGIC’s new model stands out as one of the closest to the classic Nintendo NES console in appearance. ACEMAGIC Brings Nintendo NES Vibes With Its Retro X5 Mini PC, Powered By AMD Strix Point Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 PC at $940 Popular mini PC maker, ACEMAGIC, has officially launched its newest mini PC called Retro X5 in China, bringing back the classic Nintendo Entertainment System console vibes. The company introduced two new Retro mini PCs last month, featuring a design that resembles retro Nintendo consoles. These are the Retro […]

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The upcoming low-cost MacBook is shaping up to be one of Apple's most anticipated product launches of the year. And now, a few tantalizing tidbits from a reputed tipster have only increased the attractiveness of the soon-to-launch budget MacBook. Apple's low-cost MacBook to sport a new manufacturing process Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is out with another scoop today, detailing that Apple is looking to use a new manufacturing process for the aluminum shell of the low-cost MacBook. This aligns with previous reports that had suggested that Apple might leverage the thermal design elements of the iPhone 16 Pro, which used a […]

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Seasonic makes some of the best power supplies on the market, and its Prime TX-1600 is a great option for high-end builds. Thanks to the native PCIe 5.0 and ATX 3.1 compatibilty, it can easily power any component out there. It's fully modular, rated 80+ Platinum by Cybernetics, and features quite operation all in one solid package.

The Unified Memory architecture used by Apple Macs and MacBooks make it the ideal device for locally run agentic AI, driving demand for high-memory models and increasing order lead times to more than a month.

Microsoft reportedly finalises its next-gen Xbox silicon ahead of planned 2027 launch Earlier this month, AMD’s CEO, Lisa Su, confirmed that they will be ready to support the launch of “Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox” in 2027. Now, leakers have claimed that Microsoft has finalised the specifications of their next-gen console silicon. This chip is codenamed “Magnus”, […]

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The Status Pro X is one of the best premium-priced earbuds we've covered on Windows Central. Thanks to this 33% President's Day discount, more people can experience its rich audio experience for a more affordable price.

The Commission's preliminary ruling identifies TikTok's endless feed, algorithmic recommendations, and lack of built-in usage limits as central to the problem. Officials say the company may be required to disable its infinite scroll, introduce stricter screen-time interventions, and adjust how its recommendation systems deliver content.

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Microsoft has disclosed details of a new version of the ClickFix social engineering tactic in which the attackers trick unsuspecting users into running commands that carry out a Domain Name System (DNS) lookup to retrieve the next-stage payload. Specifically, the attack relies on using the "nslookup" (short for nameserver lookup) command to execute a custom DNS lookup triggered via the Windows

In a battle to the death with AI slop, this is the game I’d send in to finish the job.

I've found the 11 best Apple deals from Amazon's President's Day sale, including record-low prices on AirPods, iPads, smartwatches, and MacBooks.

Exiting legacy cloud platforms can modernize and future-proof infrastructure while saving money.

Brittni Pertijs, Design Manager for Color, Material and Finish at Whirlpool, explains the multi-year process of choosing the definitive hue of 2026.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

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Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

The previous rumors about Intel's upcoming Nova Lake tile die are mostly correct, and we are seeing die sizes of nearly 100 mm² for these chips. Intel Nova Lake Tile Die Reportedly Measures 14.8 mm x 6.6 mm, Bringing Nearly 17% Reduction in Size Over Arrow Lake A new leak from prominent leaker Golden Pig Upgrade (via @9550pro) indicates that previous estimates of Intel Nova Lake tile die size are almost correct. We recently reported that the Intel Nova Lake tile die size will be nearly 110 mm2 using TSMC's N2 process node, while variants with bLLC will measure around 150+ mm2. The leaker reports […]

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The iPhone 17e announcement is just around the corner, with the possibility that Apple unveils its first smartphone of the year on February 19, making the date unchanged from when the iPhone 16e went official. During this period, you may encounter various benchmark leaks, like the latest one that appeared on Geekbench 6. There is also substantial evidence that the scores have been forged. If you want to jump into the details immediately, we have summarized the key indicators below. The biggest red flag is that the iPhone 17e is equipped with an A19 sporting an 8-core CPU running at a […]

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A team of scientists have revealed a new technique for the super-high-speed 3D printing of complex objects.