
The Eternal Die team always knew Lost In Random would make a great roguelike - Polygon
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:17:47
While 2021s Lost in Random was far from a roguelike, the team behind the adventure game always knew its zany world and dice-based gameplay would be a great fit for the fast-paced, combat-focused genr… [+2381 chars]

Samsung is about to find out if Ultra is enough - The Verge
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:17:32
It looks like Samsung has some new ideas about foldables this year but will they be enough to entice buyers?
I dont often get asked about the phones Im testing when Im out and about, unless its a fo… [+3271 chars]

Hull hospitals scan more patients with AI technology - BBC
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:17:17
Staff at NHS hospitals in Hull said AI technology had cut MRI scan times, allowing them to see more patients.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said the software used algorithms to help r… [+1303 chars]

Why Some New Cars Don't Include A Spare Tire Anymore - Jalopnik
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:17:01
The history of the spare tire begins in 1904, when Welsh brothers Thomas Morris Davies and Walter Davies invented the Stepney Spare Wheel that didn't require you to remove the damaged setup. It clamp… [+1157 chars]
DXVK 2.7 Released With Many Improvements & Better Support On Newer Intel GPUs - Phoronix
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:16:45
DXVK 2.7 released today as a major feature update for this translation layer for enabling Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 based games and applications to run atop the Vulkan API. DXVK is a critical piece of… [+900 chars]

Tesla Robotaxi Rider Gets Bizarre Call Saying She Has to Exit Vehicle Immediately - Futurism
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:16:29
YouTuber and Elon Musk stan Ellie Sheriff had a bizarre experience during her first Tesla robotaxi ride in Austin, Texas.
As seen in a video she shared on her channel, "Ellie in Space," over the wee… [+2301 chars]

8 Android apps I rely on to survive remote work (and the ones I finally ditched) - Android Police
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:16:12
Theres no denying that remote work has its perks: flexible hours, no commute, and working in your pajamas. However, staying focused, managing tasks, and separating work from life become more challeng… [+7182 chars]

Which strength training method is best for you? Experts break down the options - The Seattle Times
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:15:57
When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or… [+4264 chars]

10 Most Underrated Pokemon ROM Hacks You Need To Play - DualShockers
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:15:42
The world of Pokémon is an expansive and ever-evolving one. From our first adventure through Kanto in the shoes of Red to capturing Pokémon in modern open-world outings like Pokémon Scarlet and Viole… [+10882 chars]

This seemingly harmless drink accelerates aging critically, according to science - Glass Almanac
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:15:26
We all enjoy a cold, refreshing soda every now and then, but what if that seemingly harmless drink is actually contributing to premature aging? Its not something most of us think about when we crack … [+4504 chars]

My 'aha moment' about sleep tracking: You might need it, too - Android Police
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:14:45
I've been tracking my sleep patterns for a long time. Not since I've worn a smartwatch or fitness watch, like most of us, but for longer than that. Around 2011, I discovered sleep tracking Android ap… [+4577 chars]

So Long, ‘Anthem,’ See Ya In the Skies - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:13:32
In February 2019, Dragon Age and Mass Effect developer BioWare released Anthem, a third-person shooter about human Freelancers donning armored Javelin suits to fight monsters and various factions. Af… [+5891 chars]

Arkane founder: Game Pass is unsustainable and damages the industry - TweakTown
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:13:15
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you.
TL;DR: Arkane founder Raphael Colantonio critici… [+3151 chars]

Xbox Game Pass Users Hail New Day One Game as "Masterpiece" - ComicBook.com
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:13:00
A recent Xbox Game Pass day one game is being hailed by some subscribers of the Microsoft subscription service as a “masterpiece.” The Xbox game in question has been out on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate an… [+2126 chars]

Here's How the iPhone 17 Pro Max Will Compare to the iPhone 17 Pro - MacRumors
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:12:44
Apple should unveil the iPhone 17 series in September, and there might be one bigger difference between the Pro and Pro Max models this year.
As always, the Pro Max model will be larger than the Pr… [+1850 chars]

Nintendo Switch 2 owner uncovers method to intentionally crash the system - Nintendo Everything
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:12:29
Did you know that it’s possible to intentionally crash your Nintendo Switch 2? Fans shared that discovery on social media this week and it seemed to gain a lot of interest.
Doing so actually seems t… [+926 chars]

Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke Anime Reveals Spring 2026 Debut - Anime News Network
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:12:14
Yomiuri TV (ytv) unveiled during its Anime Expo panel on Saturday a trailer and visual for the new television anime from Wit Studio of Miya Kazuki's Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokuj - Shi… [+2921 chars]

First hands-on Galaxy Z Flip 7 leak shows off the display, improved hardware [Gallery] - 9to5Google
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:11:57
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 looks to be a bigger surprise than initially expected, with the first hands-on leak confirming reports of a bigger cover display and thinner hardware, and it looks good.
A … [+1508 chars]

New synthetic molecule targets and kills breast and pancreatic cancers in as few as three doses - The Brighter Side of News
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:11:42
Scientists have developed a new molecule that can deliver powerful immune-activating treatment directly to cancer cells, marking an important advancement in cancer therapy. Traditionally, one major o… [+7487 chars]

Stop Killing Games Reaches 1 Million Signatures as Players Continue Fight for Game Preservation - IGN
Posted at 2025-07-07 05:11:26
The Stop Killing Games
initiative has reached the crucial 1 million signatures milestone in its quest to preserve video games for decades to come, but its fight isnt over yet.
The self-described c… [+6598 chars]

New Apple TV 4K could be launching at the best possible moment - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:23:23
Believe it or not, the first Apple TV product preceded even the iPhone with its initial introduction. Yet for almost two decades, the product has remained fairly niche in Apples lineup. But the new A… [+2741 chars]

Sony’s Mark Cerny has worked on “Big Chunks of RDNA 5” with AMD - OC3D
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:23:00

What to Expect From Apple's Rumored New MacBook With A18 Pro Chip - MacRumors
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:22:38
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects an all-new, more-affordable MacBook model powered by an iPhone chip to launch next year.
Below, we recap rumors and other possibilities for this new M… [+3359 chars]

Unannounced MMO From The Elder Scrolls Online Dev Canceled, Veteran Studio Head Steps Down Amid Microsoft Layoffs - IGN
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:22:15
Matt Firor, boss of The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios, has stepped down amid the cancellation of the studios unannounced MMO.
Sources close to the project told IGN that this … [+5174 chars]

Three former Ubisoft executives are convicted of sexual and psychological harassment - The Verge
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:21:52
Serge Hascoet, Tommy Francois, and Guillaume Patrux all received suspended prison time and fines for their sentences.
A court in France has sentenced three former Ubisoft executives for sexual and p… [+1933 chars]

Honor Magic V5 reclaims thinnest-foldable record at 8.8mm, but just look at that camera [Gallery] - 9to5Google
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:21:31
Honor has just launched its Magic V5 foldable in China, reclaiming its title as the world’s thinnest foldable, but only if you ignore its massive camera bump.
The Honor Magic V5 evolves on the prior… [+1716 chars]

Best Buy's Fourth of July Sale Has Tons of Deals on Gaming Mice and Keyboards - IGN
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:21:11
Independence Day is right around the corner, and with it comes a slew of annual sales on just about everything you can imagine. Best Buy is kicking things off early this year with a massive Fourth of… [+2970 chars]

If You See This Email in Your Inbox, Delete It Immediately - MakeUseOf
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:20:50
Over the past week, I've gotten several emails warning me that my immediate attention is needed because my cloud storage will soon be deleted. These messages are bogus, but they weren't caught by the… [+5033 chars]

How Nintendo locked down the Switch 2’s USB-C port and broke third-party docking - The Verge
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:20:29
We whipped out a USB-C PD analyzer to test how Nintendo walled its garden this time around.
We whipped out a USB-C PD analyzer to test how Nintendo walled its garden this time around.
Theres always… [+9132 chars]

Call Of Duty Beavis And Butt-Head Event - All Weapons, Skins, And All Rewards - GameSpot
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:20:07
GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 Launching Later This Year With Two Key Upgrades - MacRumors
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:19:44
The long wait for an Apple Watch Ultra 3 appears to be nearly over, and it is rumored to feature both satellite connectivity and 5G support.
In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurma… [+1140 chars]

Google’s fix for Pixel 6A battery overheating issues arrives next week - The Verge
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:19:22
Affected phones will have their battery capacity reduced, but could be eligible for a free replacement.
A mandatory update for Googles mid-range Pixel 6A phones is coming next week that is meant to … [+1438 chars]

Prepare to Share All Your Pics With Meta If You Turn On Facebook's New AI Photo Tool - CNET
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:19:01
There's good news and bad news: The bad news is that Meta's continued development of generative AI has led it to add a privacy nightmare setting to its Facebook app. The good news is that, in a big d… [+4128 chars]

Xbox Boss 'Not Retiring Anytime Soon,' Microsoft Promises - Kotaku
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:18:24
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been in charge of Xbox for over a decade and the company says hes not leaving anytime soon, calling rumors that the longtime exec might be resigning when the nex… [+2365 chars]

21 early Prime Day deals that are at least 50% off now - Tom's Guide
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:17:19

Review: XREAL One’s are incredibly versatile, and they really come to life with the iPad Pro - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:16:58
Ive been reviewing one of XREALs more recent releases of AR glasses: the XREAL Ones. These are certainly the most versatile pair of AR glasses Ive tried out so far, and they actually really come to l… [+4343 chars]

Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library This Week - Nintendo Life
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:16:32
Fair additions but until we see other licensing of 3rd party games or a random inclusion (please Capcom) like PN03 (Under The Skin for PS2 PS+ offering as well), or other oddities like Eternal Darkne… [+2008 chars]

Your Roku has secret menus and screens - here's how to unlock them - ZDNET
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:15:57
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET
Did you know Roku has several secret menus you can access with just a few clicks of the remote? They're like easter eggs -- hidden screens that can reveal diagnostic inf… [+1085 chars]

Donkey Kong Bananza Gets An Eight-Minute Overview Trailer - Nintendo Life
Posted at 2025-07-04 05:15:23
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We're now just weeks out from the smashing arrival of Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 and Nintendo has now released a overview trailer… [+816 chars]

Analyst: M5 Vision Pro, Vision Air, and smart glasses coming in 2026–2028 - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:56:00

Halo's Future Will Be Revealed... In October, Says Xbox - Kotaku
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:53:47
Rumors have been swirling for a while now that Xboxs flagship series, Halo, might be making the leap to PlayStation in the near future. There have also been rumors about a remake of the OG game. Now,… [+2252 chars]

Netflix shoots for the moon with new NASA content partnership - NBC News
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:52:40
Netflix is reaching for the stars.
The streaming giant announced Monday that it "is teaming up with NASA to bring space a little closer to home" by streaming live launches into subscribers homes la… [+2390 chars]

Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major reversal, Bloomberg News reports - CNBC
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:51:56
Apple is weighing using artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic or OpenAI to power a new version of Siri, instead of its own in-house models, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.
Shares of t… [+1592 chars]

Tinder’s mandatory facial recognition check comes to the US - The Verge
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:50:37
New users in California will be the first to see if Tinder declines their face card.
Tinder is trialing mandatory facial recognition security features in the US to verify profiles and crack down on … [+1986 chars]

Nintendo confirms hefty price increase, brace yourselves - GAMINGbible
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:48:34
Nintendo has just announced that several Nintendo Switch products are about to go up in price, and youll never guess whose fault it is
Thats right, folks! Its time to combine everyones two favourite… [+1838 chars]

Nintendo has now sold over 5 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles worldwide - My Nintendo News
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:45:53
That’s genuinely so insane, especially considering it’s only been a few weeks, omg…
And that’s on top of like, knowing people are still trying to get one / still planning to get one. I know several !
Kojima "happy" with Death Stranding 2 critical reception, spurring fans to "fight and battle" against war and climate change - Eurogamer
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:44:58
Hideo Kojima is "happy" with the critical reception of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and has spurred on fans to fight back against war and climate change.
Speaking at the London leg of the Death … [+4225 chars]

Last call for refunds from super-popular video game: There’s still time to file a claim - AL.com
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:43:14
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $126 million to players of a super-popular video game who were charged for unwanted items offered as part of the game.
Havent filed a claim? Theres… [+1441 chars]

Stardew Valley creator plays down reports he could help resurrect cancelled Minecraft-like Hytale - Eurogamer
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:40:43
Last week, Riot Games announced it was pulling the plug on promising Minecraft-like sandbox game Hytale after over a decade of development. Since then, several notable names have been linked to possi… [+3400 chars]

Google kills its Keep app on Apple Watch - The Verge
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:37:24
Google giveth, and Google taketh away for watchOS users.
The Google graveyard has claimed another victim: the company has killed the Apple Watch version of its Keep app. While the note-taking app is… [+1427 chars]

Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza is being made by the Mario Odyssey team - Eurogamer
Posted at 2025-07-02 22:34:02
Nintendo famously keeps its various game developers under wraps, with the team responsible for a release often only coming to light once the credits roll. However, in a change from the norm, Nintendo… [+1776 chars]

Strange Tales of the West Emerge in Red Dead Online - Rockstar Games
Posted at 2025-07-02 21:58:17

Xbox Game Pass is getting this Rick and Morty-esque shooter once again - Polygon
Posted at 2025-07-02 20:41:57
Xbox is adding more new and returning titles to Game Pass for July. So, now is the perfect time to finally give High on Life a proper go!
Squanch Games comical shooter returns to the subscription se… [+2016 chars]

Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For July & August 2025 - Nintendo Life
Posted at 2025-07-02 18:49:00
Image: Nintendo
With the Switch 2 entering its second month, following his Switch 2 debut in the Mario Kart World roster, DK is back in his own game - and it's looking bananas.
Seriously, though, D… [+4595 chars]

New ‘MacBook’ rumor sounds like Apple’s taking the iPad approach - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-07-02 18:24:26
Apple is rumored to be making a new MacBook device for launch later this year or in early 2026. And based on the early details, it sounds a lot like Apples taking the iPad approach with its new MacBo… [+2557 chars]

Nothing’s ‘first true flagship’ phone plays it a little safe - The Verge
Posted at 2025-07-02 18:12:14
The Phone 3 is coming to the US this month without the companys trademark light show.
The Glyph interface is not a gimmick, Nothing founder and CEO Carl Pei told the press as he revealed the Nothing… [+4812 chars]

Google’s Gmail Upgrade Offer—Decision Time For 2 Billion Users - Forbes
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:29:17
All change for Gmail.
NurPhoto via Getty Images
Google confirming attacks on Gmail users is headline news (1,2). But while these impact a small number of users, theres a new warning that does affec… [+3384 chars]

How I turned Android's new Quick Settings into the perfect control center (and so should you) - Android Police
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:28:54
Android 16 started rolling out to Pixel phones on June 10. The update brings some meaningful new features, like support for new Live Updates notifications that can better keep you aware of ongoing pr… [+5144 chars]

The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries - The Verge
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:28:32
The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries
I asked AI for insight into my health data. It gave me a regurgitated book report.
The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries
I asked AI … [+7692 chars]

The 2025 MacBook Air Now Costs as Much as a Budget Laptop, Amazon Clears Out Stock Before Prime Day - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:28:05
Amazon has released its first early Prime Day deals at the weekend, and the plus point is that they are available to everyone, not just Prime members. Among the highest demand picks is the 2025 13-in… [+2439 chars]

Fans slam The Alters after discovering evidence of undisclosed gen AI in images, text, and translation - Eurogamer
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:27:37
Players have hit out at The Alters developer 11 Bit Studios after AI prompts were discovered in both subtitles and flavour text in the game, intimating routine use of large language models (LLMs) wit… [+4688 chars]

His Overpriced Mustang Went Up In Flames Then Ford Mailed Him A Souvenir - Carscoops
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:26:31
The man who saw his new Dark Horse burn to a crisp obviously wasn't very amused by Ford's gift that arrived via mail
- A Mustang Dark Horse buyer paid over MSRP before the car burned down mon… [+2976 chars]

Ever Wonder What Those Chrome Tubes On Semis Are? (No, They're Not Fuel Tanks) - Jalopnik
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:25:42
Two things are needed for combustion in internal combustion engines: air and fuel. On the air side of the equation, however, we're really talking about the oxygen in the air around us. Oxygen is the … [+932 chars]

Royal Caribbean crew members shares onboard secrets - TheStreet
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:24:54
Cruise ship musicians have an easier life at sea than most crew members.
They get more rights than other crew members, and in many cases, essentially are passengers. Musicians still have responsibi… [+21967 chars]

12 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar - Gear Patrol
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:24:30
Another week down, and, per usual, a bunch of new tech and gadgets have been announced.
This past week, Pro-Ject teamed up with WiiM on a compact streaming amplifier, Leica released a gorgeous range… [+3279 chars]

Ramy Youssef Gets Teary Bringing Out Zohran Mamdani and Mahmoud Khalil on Stage - Vulture
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:24:08
Long before Ramy Youssef came out on stage at his June 28 show at the Beacon Theatre, a palpable buzz swept through the room. Scattered throughout the auditorium were figures of note: Youssefs Mounta… [+3881 chars]

‘I think Xbox hardware is dead’, says Microsoft gaming veteran - Video Games Chronicle
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:23:45
One of the founding members of the Xbox team has questioned Microsofts multiplatform gaming strategy, and said they believe the Xbox hardware business is effectively dead.
Microsoft left many ponder… [+3806 chars]

Ready or Not adjusts in-game violence and nudity on PC to secure PS5 and Xbox release - Eurogamer
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:23:22
Void Interactive has confirmed the console port of its violent shooter, Ready or Not, has been changed "as absolutely required by our first party partners", including tweaks to dismemberment/gore, nu… [+3318 chars]

Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 leak reveals a few enticing new tidbits - 9to5Google
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:22:59
A ton of leaks have detailed many of the new updates to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, but there are still some details that haven’t yet come to light. In a new post, though, we’re getting a f… [+2254 chars]

PlayStation gamers ‘worried’ about Xbox’s newly announced console - GAMINGbible
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:22:36
Sony PlayStation has been told it should be worried following Xboxs newly announced console hybrid.
My earliest memory of a console war was between SEGA and Nintendo, back in the 80s and early to mi… [+2147 chars]

A Short Hike dev halts work on unfinished RPG, saying, "I might never finish this, so I'm releasing the demo!" - Eurogamer
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:22:12
The developer behind A Short Hike has shelved development on an RPG but is releasing it as a demo, allowing players to enjoy it nonetheless.
Adam "adamgryu" Robinson-Yu started Untitled Paper RPG ba… [+2151 chars]

‘Resident Evil: Requiem’ Will Refocus On the Series’ Past - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:21:50
After the series explored new, undead ground in the last two main games, Resident Evil: Requiem is going back to narrative threads from the franchise’s past.
In a recent PlayStation Blog interview, … [+2258 chars]

Kuo: Apple working on 7 head-mounted products, roadmap starts in 2025 - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:21:27
In a blog post today, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo detailed his updated roadmap forecast for Apples headset and smart glasses markets. According to him, the company has at least seven head-worn devices in de… [+3587 chars]

Brazilian Gamers Infuriated by Sudden PS5 Price Hikes - Push Square
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:21:02
Image: Push Square
Sony has suddenly bumped the price of a bunch of titles on the Brazilian PS Store, leaving local players infuriated.
While the move affects both first-party and third-party title… [+1757 chars]

UK's Death Stranding 2 PS5 Physical Sales Down 66% Compared to Predecessor, But Context Matters - Push Square
Posted at 2025-07-01 05:20:40
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sold 66% fewer physical copies than its predecessor in the UK at launch, but the market has dramatically changed over the past five years or so.
Earlier this year, we… [+1495 chars]

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition Devs Are Giving Players Refunds And A Big Discount - TheGamer
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:29:44
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine's recent Master Crafted Edition remaster has received so much backlash over its pricing that the developers are offering everyone full refunds and a big discount.
Last… [+2271 chars]

Microsoft Confirms 2 Free Offers—Windows Users Must Now Choose - Forbes
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:29:22
Decision time for 700 million users.
NurPhoto via Getty Images
Microsofts sudden decision to kill its own October deadline for Windows 10 was many things but above all it was a surprise. But now fo… [+2703 chars]

Google Confirms Upgrade Choice For 2 Billion Android Users - Forbes
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:29:00
Decide carefully as new upgrade confirmed.
dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images
Republished on June 28 withy new warnings despite Googles reassurances.
Googles 2 billion Gmail users face a criti… [+3818 chars]

Delete Every App That’s On This List—‘Risks Are Too Great’ - Forbes
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:28:39
You should never use these apps on your phone.
getty
Republished on June 28 with new national security warnings over use of these apps.
Tens of millions of Android and iPhone users are being warn… [+6823 chars]

‘Marathon’ NDA Alpha Leaks Show Visual Improvements, Detail New Additions - Forbes
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:28:17
This screenshot is from the first alpha not the NDA one
Bungie
Im honestly a little surprised that we havent seen more leaks out of the NDA-ed Marathon Alpha thats been running, but thats what the … [+2722 chars]

Steam Summer Sale is here — these are the 7 deals you can't miss - XDA
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:27:55
The Steam Summer Sale has kicked off, live now through July 10, offering discounts on a ton of games on the platform. The deals can range wildly, from getting the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for … [+7380 chars]

How to Get the Twitch Cyberpunk Wings Code - Dress To Impress Guide - IGN
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:27:33
Dress to Impress is collaborating with streaming platform Twitch to release a limited-time item, the Twitch Cyberpunk Wings, that you can redeem and use in DTI. This guide explains exactly how to get… [+2335 chars]

For Anyone Trying To Be The "Fun" Aunt Or Uncle, 31 Birthday Gifts Kids Will Love - BuzzFeed
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:26:55
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Heather Braga can attest to it herself:
"I have this book (as pictured above), and by that, I mean the second I saw it available for pre-order, I added it to my cart faster… [+584 chars]

This tiny Gmail change will make it easier to manage your inbox on Android - Android Authority
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:26:07
- Gmail for Android is testing a new mark as read button directly within its notifications, letting users manage their inbox without opening the app.
- The feature appears to be undergoin… [+2701 chars]

Devolver Digital Nintendo Switch eShop sale: lowest prices ever for Plucky Squire, Neva, more - Nintendo Everything
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:25:21
Just recently, Devolver Digital began a new Nintendo Switch eShop sale with a bunch of games at new low prices, including The Plucky Squire and Neva. Nearly thirty titles have been discounted.
Below… [+1241 chars]

Nintendo's free Switch 2 upgrades for key Switch 1 titles are remasters in all but name - Eurogamer
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:24:59
When Nintendo fully revealed Switch 2, it also announced the existence of 'Switch 2 Editions' - enhanced versions of existing games, upgraded for the new hardware. Charging for this has been viewed a… [+7029 chars]

iPhone 17 Pro may reposition the Apple logo once again, says leaker - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:24:38
According to Apple leaker Majin Bu, Apple will once again be repositioning the Apple logo on the next iPhone. Apple last repositioned the Apple logo with the iPhone 11 lineup, and it’s remained cente… [+1603 chars]

Android 16 will alert users to possible Stingray surveillance, fake cell towers - TechSpot
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:24:16
Why it matters: As Android 16's new security features roll out with the next generation of smartphones, users will, for the first time, have a tool to detect invisible digital surveillance. Whether t… [+2887 chars]

Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak shows thin unfolded design and return of hole punch camera - 9to5Google
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:23:54
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is quickly approaching its launch date, with the foldable breaking cover yet again this weekend with a new image showing off the thin design from a new angle, as well as rei… [+1959 chars]

Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025? - Push Square
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:23:32
Image: Push Square
The summer months are officially upon us here in the UK, but is July's PS Plus Essential offering good enough to keep you away from the sunshine? That's what we're here to find ou… [+1998 chars]

People Are Calling Out Popular Things That Are NOT Worth The Hype, And It's Brutally Honest - buzzfeed.com
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:23:10
"Cressida can go hide in her sleeves for all I care; a snake is a snake, no matter how much sad backstory you try to shove down my throat the whole Violet Bridgerton is getting towards letting her 'g… [+398 chars]

This new macOS Tahoe feature solves a common Mac complaint - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:22:49
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With macOS 26 Tahoe t… [+2342 chars]

'Aw, Nah! This Ain't Happenin'!': SEGA on Potential PS5 Sonic Adventure Remasters - Push Square
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:22:27
SEGA has zero interest in remastering Dreamcast launch title Sonic Adventure and its sequel.
While the 3D platformer received a cool critical reception at launch, this author is particularly fond of… [+1862 chars]

Here's Every Square Enix Switch Game You Can Play On Switch 2 Right Now - Nintendo Life
Posted at 2025-06-30 05:22:06
Image: Square Enix
Square Enix released a lot of amazing games during the Switch generation and if you're wondering how many work on the Switch 2, it's now shared a list highlighting all of the Swit… [+2552 chars]

The FTC has reopened claims for Fortnite settlement refunds: here’s how you can submit one - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:21:01
If you didnt previously submit a refund claim, you now have until July 9th to do so.
Eligible Fortnite players who felt bamboozled into making unwanted purchases have been given a second chance to r… [+1428 chars]

Inside the Vault – Upcoming Combat and Perk Changes - Bethesda.net
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:20:38

VC legal dispute threatens biotech startups - Axios
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:20:14
- Since 2012 it's been almost entirely funded by one man, a Russian oligarch named Dmitry Rybolovlev. If that name sounds familiar, it's probably because you remember his unsuccessful art fraud… [+2143 chars]

Xiaomi Launches AI Smart Glasses With Double the Battery Life Of Ray-Ban Meta Glasses - extremetech.com
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:19:52
Xiaomi has launched its AI-powered smart glasses at its product event, “Human x Car x Home,” in Beijing on Thursday. The company also showed a new foldable smartphone, a smartwatch, and a range of ho… [+1088 chars]

iPad Pro rumored to get much slimmer bezels with future model - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:19:30
Theres a new M5 iPad Pro expected to launch this fall, but the latest rumor today is all about the model after that, which could bring a notable design change: drastically slimmer bezels.
Today on W… [+992 chars]

Capcom know you fear minigames in your combat, so why not test out Pragmata’s hacking in a browser - Rock Paper Shotgun
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:19:08
A quick one to end the day. While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has done a fair-to-miraculous job of reviving enthusiasm for the despised QTE, players remain suspicious of minigame-style mechanics in c… [+1617 chars]

Earn Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim Twitch Drops — Diablo IV - Blizzard News
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:18:47
Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim arrives on July 1! Celebrate with new Twitch Drops to earn, starting July 1, 10 a.m. PDT!
Prepare for Season 9: Sins of the Horadrimconnect your Battle.net account wit… [+2213 chars]

The Helldivers 2 review bomb cape is finally here, a year after PSN backlash - Polygon
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:18:25
Helldivers 2 launched in February 2024 to critical acclaim, winning a multitude of awards, including Best Ongoing Game and Best Multiplayer Game at The Game Awards. Aside from some server issues resu… [+1652 chars]

Nintendo releases new Donkey Kong merch, including a "Barrel Cushion" - GoNintendo
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:18:03
Donkey Kong Bananza is coming to the Switch 2 on July 17th, 2025, and Nintendo is prepping for the games arrival with a slew of new merch. Theres a variety of fun items up for grabs, but theres one p… [+694 chars]

Facebook is asking to use Meta AI on photos in your camera roll you haven’t yet shared - TechCrunch
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:17:41
Facebook is asking users for access to their phone’s camera roll to automatically suggest AI-edited versions of their photos — including ones that haven’t been uploaded to Facebook yet.
The feature… [+5059 chars]

iOS 26 release date: Here’s when the new iPhone update will launch - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:17:16
Apples next big iPhone update, iOS 26, will bring a Liquid Glass redesign and tons of new features. Beta testers can try out iOS 26 now, but its release date for the public is still a ways offheres w… [+1923 chars]

Zacian (Crowned Sword) Raid Guide - Pokémon GO Hub
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:16:47
Crowned Sword ZacianThe Crowned Sword Zacian is a Tier 5 legendary raid boss in Pokémon GO and it can be shiny! You will not be able to catch the Crowned Sword form of Zacian, and will instead encoun… [+2563 chars]

Future Android phones could warn you about data-stealing fake cell towers - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:16:21
Street Fighter 6 Sagat Trailer Teases DLC’s August 5 Launch - Crunchyroll
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:15:59

The Nothing Phone 3 might have the weirdest camera design out there - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:15:36
Three cameras in an unconventional layout.
Earlier this month, I wrote about a leaked image of what was rumored to be the Nothing Phone 3. That image showed a design with a translucent back and thre… [+1301 chars]

How Long Will It Take To Connect All Of Australia In Death Stranding 2? - Kotaku
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:15:15
Hideo Kojimas highly anticipated sequel to 2019s Death Stranding, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, is out now. This journey sees the return of protagonist Sam Bridges after his journey connecting the… [+2405 chars]

Microsoft Retires Legendary 'Blue Screen of Death' After 40 Years of Frowny Faces - CNET
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:14:54
Like Pudding Pops and Benetton sweaters, another 1980s icon is gone. After 40 years of delivering the tragic news of a PC crash to Windows users, Microsoft's infamous "blue screen of death" will be g… [+1740 chars]

After 27 years, engineer discovers how to display secret photo in Power Mac ROM - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:14:33

This Week’s Sex Diary: The Lawyer Who Called Off Her Wedding Two Weeks Ago - The Cut
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:14:11
In this weeks story, a woman wonders if the co-worker she was having an affair with still wants to see her: 27, single, New York.
DAY ONE
8:30 a.m. Two weeks ago today I called off my engagement. R… [+14110 chars]

The Nintendo Summer Sale Has Rare Discounts on Mario Switch Games Today - IGN
Posted at 2025-06-29 05:13:50
Video games are more expensive than ever nowadays, and even a small sale can make the world of a difference. With the recent release of Nintendo Switch 2, many players are jumping into the Nintendo S… [+2430 chars]

Microsoft's Xbox PC store aggregation is rolling out for some Insiders — with Battle.net, Steam, and more in tow - Windows Central
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:36:06
The previously-outlined Xbox PC store aggregation is beginning, at least for some members of the Xbox Insider Program on Windows 11.
While it isn't showing up for everyone, some members of the Wind… [+1488 chars]

The creator of the Delta emulator made a Game Boy Camera-style app for your iPhone - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:35:25
Delta Camera launches for iOS later this year with support for manual exposure and the iPhones Camera Control button.
Riley Testut, the developer behind the robust Delta emulator app for iOS, announ… [+1177 chars]

‘Fortnite’ Players to Receive More Than $126 Million in Refunds From FTC - Variety
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:35:02
Players of Epic Games‘ “Fortnite” who were “charged for unwanted purchases while playing the game” will be receiving more than $126 million in refunds from the Federal Trade Commission.
The governme… [+1382 chars]

iPhone 17 Air Screen Protector Reveals a Potential Design Difference - MacRumors
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:34:40
A screen protector that is allegedly designed for Apple's rumored ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air model has revealed a potential design difference.
Based on an image shared today by a leaker known as Majin… [+1095 chars]

The Xbox 360 dashboard just got updated... to advertise newer Xboxes - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:34:18
Nearly 20 years after the Xbox 360 launched, Microsoft is still updating the console to fix bugs and hawk new hardware.
Earlier this week some devoted Xbox 360 users booted up their aging consoles t… [+1667 chars]

Steam Summer Sale Includes A Lot Of Great Games Marked Down To $15 Or Less - Kotaku
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:33:48
Steams annual and massive summer sale is live! If youve been waiting to buy a copy of Schedule I, RoboCop: Rogue City, Borderlands 3, Anno 1800, Metro Exodus, or Dead By Daylight, this sale is for yo… [+1941 chars]

Anthropic summons the spirit of Flash games for the AI age - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:33:10

New benchmarks show SteamOS outperforming Windows 11 on Lenovo's handheld PC - TechSpot
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:32:37
That's called progress: SteamOS started life as a lightweight Linux-based system built for Valve's Steam Machines that never really picked up steam (pun intended). Now, it powers the Steam Deck and v… [+2494 chars]

Apple 13.3-Inch MacBook Air Is Going for Peanuts Thanks to 79% Off on a Grade-A Refurbished Deal - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:31:53
Are you a creative sort who’d love to get an Apple MacBook Air but always wince when they see the price of it? You’re not alone. It’s no secret that Apple makes truly exceptional products when it com… [+2126 chars]

Google launches Doppl, a new app that lets you visualize how an outfit might look on you - TechCrunch
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:31:05
Google is launching a new experimental app called Doppl that uses AI to visualize how different outfits might look on you, the company announced on Thursday. The app is available on iOS and Android i… [+1963 chars]

How to get free Crowned Sword Energy and Crowned Shield Energy with codes in Pokémon Go - Polygon
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:30:38
Pokémon Go is giving away handfuls of free Crowned Sword Energy and Crowned Shield Energy via codes ahead of Pokémon Go Fest Global 2025.
Similarly to how previous energy-based events have functione… [+1362 chars]

Nintendo’s having a summer sale if you want to fill up your Switch 2 storage - Polygon
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:30:01
Nintendo has done something rare: It put its first-party games on sale! The companys Summer Sale on digital games through the Nintendo eShop kicked off Thursday and runs through July 9, at 11:59 p.m.… [+2093 chars]

Street Fighter 6 DLC character Sagat launches August 5 - Gematsu
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:29:38
Street Fighter 6 downloadable content character Sagat will launch on August 5, Capcom announced.
Get the latest details below.
The emperor of Muay Thai hits the streets as Sagat joins the Street F… [+1937 chars]

Brief Look at Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Reveals First- and Third-Person Footage - IGN
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:29:12
Capcom has revealed our first look at Resident Evil Requiem gameplay in brief snippets shown during a livestream.
During the Capcom Spotlight event, Capcom showed a small portion of first-person gam… [+2349 chars]

Google is rolling out its AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ search again – and it has a speed boost - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:28:49
The tool now should be faster for simpler searches.
After quietly pausing the rollout of Google Photos AI-powered Ask Photos search tool, Google is now expanding access once again and making some im… [+776 chars]

Monster Hunter Wilds' next update detailed as Steam reviews continue Overwhelmingly Negative plunge - Eurogamer
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:28:25
Monster Hunter Wilds is not having a particularly good time of it over on Steam; thanks to ongoing performance issues and a perceived lack of meaningful content updates, players numbers are routinely… [+3661 chars]

Nintendo Expands Switch 2's GameCube Library Next Week - Nintendo Life
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:28:01
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If you're in the mood for some more Mario action, Nintendo has today announced it will be adding the "five-on-five" GameCube title Super M… [+1378 chars]

Guilty Gear creator reveals new project... but it's definitely not a fighting game - EventHubs
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:27:24
Over the past decade and a half or so, Arc System Works has truly cemented itself as one of the premier fighting game developers in the industry, but it seems they want to branch out more beyond what… [+1517 chars]

Microsoft shuts down iconic 'Blue Screen of Death' - DW
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:26:37
Microsoft is killing its infamous "Blue Screen of Death" after over four decades. The notorious error message will soon be set against a black background.
The technology giant made the announcement … [+1446 chars]

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 rumored to have much better prices than we first thought - Android Central
Posted at 2025-06-28 10:26:05
What you need to know
- Early leaks hinted at a €100–€200 price hike, but a new rumor says the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could stick to last year’s pricing.
- The Galaxy Z Flip 7 might also launch… [+2844 chars]

Remedy is in control - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-27 06:02:39
In the quiet city of Espoo, a short drive west from Helsinki in Finland, is an unassuming building thats home to one of the most confounding studios in games. Remedy Entertainment is known for gettin… [+13442 chars]

The Video Game Industry as We Knew It Is Over. Something Unsavory Is Taking Its Place. - Slate Magazine
Posted at 2025-06-27 06:02:09
The video game industry loves to tout figures: record-breaking sales numbers, astonishing revenue growth, dazzling quantities of concurrent players. It makes sense that the people who make and play g… [+10120 chars]

Anthropic launches new AI feature to build your own customizable chatbots - ZDNET
Posted at 2025-06-27 06:01:42
Anthropic
Anthropic, the American startup company that produces the Claude family of generative artificial intelligence programs, on Wednesday said users can now make full-fledged applications using… [+2877 chars]

Jack Black to Reprise Officer Dick in ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4’ (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety
Posted at 2025-06-27 06:00:58
When the “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” franchise returns with new installment “3 + 4” on July 11, it’s bringing Jack Black back with it.
The “A Minecraft Movie” star is returning to the skate-boarding vi… [+3389 chars]

Samsung Slapping $1,200 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7 With Reservations - Droid Life
Posted at 2025-06-27 06:00:04
With reservations live, an Unpacked date set, and details of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 flowing steady, we are really left staring at the pre-order period that kicks off the minute Samsung finishes telling … [+1685 chars]

Stalker 2's Modding Tools Require 700 GB Of Space - Kotaku
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:59:07
Stalker 2just received a big new update today that adds a ton of changes to the open-world shooter. But the bigger news, literally, is that developers GSC Game World have released the modding kit for… [+1793 chars]
Entry list: Lime Rock Park 100 at Lime Rock Park - arcaracing.com
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:58:37
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Humble Bundle Roundup June 2025: Mafia x BioShock Collection, Capcom Publisher Sale, and More - IGN
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:58:14
Humble Bundle has a ton of bundles that you won't want to miss in June, including a Mafia x BioShock collection, a Capcom publisher sale, and much more. Now through the end of the month, be sure to p… [+8390 chars]

Games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:57:46

Dbrand admits it had a ‘spectacularly terrible response’ to Killswitch Joy-Con grip detachment complaints - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:57:21
The company will replace Joy-Con grips for all customers and is working on updated versions.
Dbrand will send replacement Killswitch Joy-Con Grips for the Switch 2 to buyers after admitting it had a… [+3310 chars]

Nintendo Switch 2 restock: Walmart has 'significantly more inventory tonight' - The Shortcut | Matt Swider
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:56:58
Walmarts Nintendo Switch 2 restock is tonight at 9pm ET/6pm PT, and the US retailer will have more consoles in stock online than ever before, according to our Walmart sources.
Both the Walmart Swit… [+5123 chars]

Amazon Sells the 2025 MacBook Air Without a Profit Margin, Now Much Cheaper Than on Apple’s Official Site - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:56:35
Apple stands out as one of the most premium brands, regularly launching updated versions of its popular MacBook Air. To protect its image, Apple almost never cuts prices on new modelsespecially right… [+2285 chars]

Get Philips Hue smart lights before prices go up on July 1st - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:55:21
Just because tariffs are driving up costs doesnt mean you cant get a good deal right now.
Just because tariffs are driving up costs doesnt mean you cant get a good deal right now.
Signify has ann… [+505 chars]

HDMI 2.2 specs are out with ‘Ultra96’, up to 16K at 60Hz - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:54:44
The HDMI Forum has officially released version 2.2 of the HDMI specification, bringing support for video resolutions up to 16K at 60Hz and boosting maximum bandwidth to 96Gbps. Alongside the spec, th… [+1910 chars]

New Xbox 360 Update Adds More Ads 20 Years After Launch - Kotaku
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:53:43
Today, some folks turned on their Xbox 360s to discover Microsoft has updated the aging device. The new update fixes an annoying issue bugging players for a bit now, but it also slaps two big ads on … [+1525 chars]

WhatsApp rolls out AI-generated summaries for private messages - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:51:42
Metas AI can write a catch-up summary of messages youve missed.
WhatsApp can now call on Meta AI to summarize your personal chats. As shown in a GIF, you can access it by tapping the button to unfur… [+1553 chars]

Switch 2 'Drag x Drive' Estimated File Size Revealed By Nintendo - Nintendo Life
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:50:32
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Earlier this week, Nintendo surprised us with an update about the release date of the 3-on-3 sports game Drag x Drive, confirming it would be arriving on th… [+879 chars]

Mario Kart World 1.1.2 update out now, patch notes - Nintendo Everything
Posted at 2025-06-27 05:49:24
Nintendo just cranked out another Mario Kart World update, and version 1.1.2 is here.
This update is led by an adjustment to the Random option in wireless VS Races. On top of that, there are a few f… [+870 chars]

What a set of knockoff headphones taught me about headphones — and knockoffs - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:33:03
What a set of knockoff headphones taught me about headphones and knockoffs
My Picun F8 Pros are not as good as the AirPods Max. But theyre much cheaper and constantly on sale.
What a set of knockof… [+7220 chars]

Google rolls out new Gemini model that can run on robots locally - TechCrunch
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:32:33
Google DeepMind on Tuesday released a new language model called Gemini Robotics On-Device that can run tasks locally on robots without requiring an internet connection.
Building on the company’s pr… [+1460 chars]

Here's Everything New in macOS Tahoe Beta 2 - MacRumors
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:32:09
The second developer beta of macOS Tahoe is now available for testing, and it includes a handful of smaller new features and changes on the Mac.
Below, we recap everything new that has been found in… [+2201 chars]

Embracing the Chaos - Game Informer
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:31:45
Borderlands is built on chaos. But when chaos and order exist on a spectrum, there will always be those who go too far in one direction. For Gearbox, a studio that has always thrived in the spaces be… [+1491 chars]

Philips Hue is raising prices in the US ‘as a direct result of tariffs’ - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:31:20
Pricing across smart lighting and security products will go up for US customers on July 1st.
Youll soon have to pay more for various Philips Hue smart lighting and security gadgets if you live in th… [+1807 chars]

Samsung offers $1,000 off preorder deal for new Galaxy foldable phones ahead of Unpacked - ZDNET
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:30:50
Kerry Wan/ZDNET
At this point in time, three things are certain when July comes along: backyard barbecues, fireworks past midnight, and Samsung Unpacked.
Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 20… [+1831 chars]

Death Stranding Timeline: Full Story Recap To Prepare You For On The Beach - GameSpot
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:30:04
Apple was one of the few stocks down today. Why acquiring Perplexity could be key. - MarketWatch
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:29:17
Apple Inc.s stock has had a rough go of it during the first half of the year. President Trumps tariffs caused have weighed on the company, as investors continue to gauge what the full cost to its bus… [+312 chars]

$28 external HDD on Amazon actually does what it claims, still not a good buy - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:28:34

Zamazenta and Zacian Gain New Adventure Effects! - Pokémon GO Hub
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:28:12
With the global debut of the Crowned Forms of Zamazenta and Zacian this weekend during Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global, we also have the exciting news that their Signature Moves come with 2 new Adventur… [+1531 chars]

Apple’s thirsty F1 movie notification is going over as well as you’d expect it to be - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:27:47
While perhaps not as bad as the 2014 U2 debacle, pushing promotional ads on users is too thirsty.
Apple poured some good money into making F1 a Formula 1 racing movie starring Brad Pitt and it wants… [+1390 chars]

Little Nightmares 3 finally gets release date, Nintendo Switch 2 version, new trailer - Nintendo Everything
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:27:22
The release date for Little Nightmares 3 was just announced, and fans can rest easy knowing that it’s coming before Halloween. Bandai Namco will be publishing it on October 10, 2025. News about the r… [+2118 chars]

Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:26:57

‘War Thunder’ continues to live up to its reputation for OPSEC violations - Task & Purpose
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:26:35
Attention War Thunder video gamers: Why do you do this to me?
For the past few weeks, the news cycle has to borrow a term from Spaceballs gone to plaid, and now someone has yet again posted restrict… [+4462 chars]

‘I won’t do it’: Death Stranding 2’s first big choice is scaring streamers but shouldn’t scare you - Polygon
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:26:05
[Ed. note: This post contains spoilers for the first hour of Death Stranding 2, which is now in early access]
Death Stranding 2: On the Beachs I wont do it choice, the first in Kojima Productions lo… [+4273 chars]

iPhone 17 Pro: A closer look at the new ‘camera bar’ design - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:25:34
While a lot of the focus is on the all-new iPhone 17 Air, Apple is also planning some design changes to the iPhone 17 Pro coming later this year. New images posted to social media today provide us wi… [+1597 chars]

iCloud was down — live updates on Apple outage hitting Photos, Mail and more - Tom's Guide
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:24:58
2025-06-24T20:03:35.687ZDown Detector reports rolling in
(Image credit: Down Detector)
Down Detector isn't the be all for outages, but it's a good place to start. In the case of this Apple outage, … [+4369 chars]

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 13.0.4 update out now, patch notes - Nintendo Everything
Posted at 2025-06-26 05:24:17
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate just received an update, with the game moving up to version 13.0.4.
Around the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we heard that there were some issues with the Mii Fighter. The … [+828 chars]

The Nintendo Switch 2 is available online at Best Buy (update: sold out) - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:39:00
The elusive console is now available online only, presumably for a limited time.
The elusive console is now available online only, presumably for a limited time.
Update, June 23rd: Best Buy has sol… [+1319 chars]

The Biggest Pros And Cons Of Dodge's Hemi Engine - Jalopnik
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:38:19
The main pro of the Hemi design is the "crossflow" hemispherical combustion chambers, where the massive intake and exhaust ports are opposite each other, letting it breathe exceptionally well for a t… [+1444 chars]

Microsoft surprises MS-DOS fans with remake of ancient text editor that works on Linux - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:37:56

Over a million people now have access to the gen-AI powered Alexa+ - TechCrunch
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:37:30
More invites to Amazon’s upgraded digital assistant, Alexa+, powered by generative AI, have been steadily rolling out. The service, first announced in February, now reaches over a million users, Amaz… [+3500 chars]

Mario Kart 64's Unofficial PC Port Is Amazing - Kotaku
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:37:09
Mario Kart 64 is now unofficially playable natively on your personal computer courtesy of some of the same people whove brought us similar Nintendo 64 PC ports. And so far, Nintendo seems unable or u… [+2438 chars]

The Nightmare Hair Situation Antonia Gentry Endured On "Ginny & Georgia" Is Going Viral - BuzzFeed
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:36:46

iOS 26 beta 2 adds brand new iPhone ringtone, listen here - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:36:22
Apple released iOS 26 beta 2 today, and the latest version of the forthcoming iPhone software update adds a brand new ringtone. Heres what it sounds like.
iOS 26 beta testing is in full swing. Two w… [+898 chars]
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Sam’s Club Just Made a Change to Its Rotisserie Chicken - Allrecipes
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:35:52
Sams Club is a lot like Costco, offering its members exclusive deals on everyday items, pre-made meals, and groceries. However, their similarities can often drive some serious competition, and Sams C… [+2165 chars]

macOS Tahoe Beta 2 Lets You Add a Menu Bar Background - MacRumors
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:35:11
In macOS Tahoe Beta 2, Apple included a new option to add a background to the menu bar, making it possible to have a menu bar design thats similar to the menu bar in macOS Sequoia.
As part of macOS … [+706 chars]

Rematch Review - Unbelievable Tekkers - GameSpot
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:33:32
After cutting its teeth on melee combat and kung fu action with Absolver and Sifu, I don't think anyone expected Slocap's next game to be an arcadey alternative to EA Sports FC. But that's precisely … [+10189 chars]

Apple’s Liquid Glass interface improves with release of iOS 26 Beta 2 - TechCrunch
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:32:40
With Monday’s release of iOS 26 Beta 2, Apple has fixed one of the more glaring issues with Liquid Glass, its divisive new user interface design for the iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices, announc… [+2053 chars]

Pixel 10 Pro Fold might be the first IP68 dust-resistant foldable, rumor claims - 9to5Google
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:32:00
According to a new report, Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold will somehow be the first foldable with dust resistance that matches a traditional smartphone, and that just seems way too good to be tr… [+1997 chars]

Promising Minecraft-like Hytale cancelled after ten years in development - Eurogamer
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:31:31
Promising Minecraft-like sandbox adventure Hytale has been cancelled after a decade of development, and creator Hypixel Studios is "winding down" its operations.
Hytale began development in 2015, an… [+2935 chars]

Civilization VII patch lets you turn off some controversial new features - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:31:04

Signs of iPhone 17 Air Spotted in iOS 26 Beta 2 - MacRumors
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:30:20
The second beta of iOS 26 hints at the existence of an iPhone with a new display size, perhaps the iPhone 17 Air that's expected this fall.
Macworld found a version of the classic iOS clownfish wall… [+942 chars]

Apple looked at Mira Murati’s AI startup after OpenAI exit, and it won’t stop there - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:29:38
Following a report last week about Apple holding internal talks over a potential Perplexity acquisition, Mark Gurmans latest Power Onnewsletter revealed that Apple also explored a possible deal with … [+3273 chars]

[Invitation] Galaxy Unpacked July 2025: The Ultra Experience Is Ready To Unfold - Samsung Newsroom
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:28:32
For years, Samsung Electronics has designed its devices around what people truly need, such as better performance, sharper cameras and smarter ways to stay connected. And, with Galaxy AI, it goes bey… [+1352 chars]

Yale’s new Google Home smart lock is here — but it costs more thanks to tariffs - The Verge
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:27:34
The Matter-over-Thread smart lock promises seamless integration with Google Home, but can work with Apple Home and Amazon Alexa, too.
The Matter-over-Thread smart lock promises seamless integration … [+4584 chars]

Xbox sale round-up June 24, 2025 - Games - TrueAchievements
Posted at 2025-06-25 05:26:53
New Xbox sales are now live, with big discounts on Grand Theft Auto V, Forza Horizon 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, Fallout 4, Red Dead Redemption, Fallout 3, Batman: Arkham Knight and more

The $14 Billion AI Google Killer - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-06-24 05:36:12
A new AI darling is making waves in Silicon Valley. Its called Perplexity, and according to reports, both Meta and Apple have quietly explored acquiring it. Valued at a staggering $14 billion followi… [+3852 chars]

MSI ToyStory Limited Edition PC hardware reveals: RTX 5070 Buzz Lightyear GPU and Woody Motherboard - VideoCardz.com
Posted at 2025-06-24 05:35:35
Only to be sold in Taiwan.
MSI has teamed up with Pixar and Display to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Toy Story franchise. Revealed during Computex, the company is launching a special line o… [+1308 chars]

iOS 26 has a huge battery life upgrade — here’s the iPhones that get it - Tom's Guide
Posted at 2025-06-24 05:34:25
One of our favorite new features added with the iOS 26 developer beta is Apple's new "adaptive power" mode aimed at extending the battery life of the best iPhones. Unfortunately, it looks like you'll… [+3077 chars]

$33.28/mo for a MacBook? Meet the MacBook Upgrade Program - 9to5Mac
Posted at 2025-06-24 05:33:29
With Apples latest MacBooks pushing performance further than ever, buyers are moving away from the old-school, pay-upfront model. And one company is quietly reshaping how Mac users get their next dev… [+4594 chars]

“Map Is Way Bigger Than Expected”: GTA 6 Leak Reveals Massive World That Dwarfs Every Previous Rockstar Game - Rude Baguette
Posted at 2025-06-24 05:32:42