Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Who Took the Job Less than 3 Months Ago, Says 'Player and Revenue Growth Has Not...
Microsoft reported a 7% drop in Xbox gaming revenue for Q3 FY26, equating to a $380 million loss, driven by a 5% decline in content and services and a 33% plunge in hardware sales. New Xbox chief Asha Sharma, appointed just over two months ago, admitted the business has not yet met its growth ambitions. Satya Nadella warned that content revenue will likely fall in the low‑teens this year, while noting record monthly active users and streaming hours. Overall, Microsoft’s broader earnings grew 18% year‑over‑year, masking the gaming segment’s weakness.
The Future of Samsung's Galaxy Books Might Look More Like Android
Samsung is reportedly developing a new Galaxy Book lineup that will replace Chrome OS with an Android‑based platform called AluminumOS. The series is expected to span low‑cost, mid‑range, and flagship models, targeting a broader PC audience. AluminumOS will run on...
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 Drops to $899.99 — A Solid Upgrade for Gamers Who Want Performance Without Paying Premium Prices
ASUS has slashed the price of its TUF Gaming F16 laptop to $899.99, a 31% drop from the original $1,299.99. The 16‑inch model packs an Intel Core i5‑13450HX processor, an RTX 5050 GPU, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, and a 512 GB PCIe Gen4 SSD....
From Toddlers to Teens: The Hidden Complexities of Bringing Pediatric Wearables to Market
Pediatric wearables face unique challenges beyond miniaturization, requiring designs that adapt to rapidly changing physiological, cognitive, and behavioral traits from infancy to adolescence. Companies must address divergent safety, usability, data reliability, and algorithm performance needs across developmental stages, while managing...
Microsoft CEO Says They Have ‘Work to Do’ to Win Back Xbox and Windows Fans Amid Changes
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told investors that Xbox is undergoing a strategic reset aimed at winning back core gamers. The company is shifting away from broad ecosystem messaging, lowering Game Pass prices for lower‑tier plans, and emphasizing console‑first, first‑party titles. Nadella...
I Installed NixOS on My Gaming Handheld and Immediately Regretted It
A tech enthusiast installed NixOS on the new Lenovo Legion Go handheld, completing the base installation without issue but encountering significant hurdles configuring game‑mode features. By leveraging the Jovian‑NixOS project, the Steam Deck UI can be added, yet it requires the...
Yozma IN 10 Electric Mini Dirt Bike at Exclusive New $999 Low, EcoFlow Sale Drops DELTA 3 Plus to $599,...
Green Deals highlighted an exclusive $999 price for the Yozma IN 10 off‑road electric mini dirt bike, slashing the $1,799 MSRP by $800. EcoFlow’s outdoor power sale cut the DELTA 3 Plus portable power station to $599, a 25% discount, while Anker offered...
Thousands of Readers Bought These 10 Useful Tools and Gadgets (No. 5 Gets Weird)
ZDNET’s April 2026 roundup highlights the ten gadgets its readers purchased most, ranging from low‑cost Bluetooth trackers to a smart insect‑bite heater. The list showcases affordable, Android‑friendly options like the Chipolo One Point tracker ($21) and the Spigen Tough Armor MagFit...
Best VPN for Android for 2026: Protect Your Privacy on the Go
CNET’s 2026 roundup names ExpressVPN the best Android VPN, citing its 9.0 score, sleek app, and strong privacy safeguards. Surfshark and NordVPN follow closely, offering unique strengths such as unlimited device connections and the fastest speed performance respectively. Pricing varies...
After Testing This Linux Laptop, I Understand Why MacBooks Are the Superior Choice
The InfinityBook Max 15 from Tuxedo Computers, starting at $1,801, offers a solid aluminum build, a 15.5‑inch 500‑nit 300 Hz display, and optional RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 graphics. Reviewers find its keyboard and screen comparable to a MacBook Pro, and it even outperforms...
Galaxy Ring Has Dropped to $299 Again, but You Can Save Even More
Samsung has reduced the price of its Galaxy Ring health tracker to $299, a $100 discount from the regular $399 list price. The ring is available in all colors and sizes on Samsung.com, and the discount applies without any subscription...
My Friends and I Became the Ninja Turtles, and My Friday Nights Will Never Be the Same Again
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches on Meta Quest and Steam, delivering a first‑person, four‑player co‑op beat‑em‑up set in an open‑world New York City. Developed by Cortopia Studios, the title features cel‑shaded visuals, parkour, crafting, and a dynamic city‑control system...
I Never Thought I'd See a $199 Phone Ever Again, yet the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Is Better than Phones...
TCL launched the NXTPAPER 70 Pro in North America at a $199 price tag, positioning it as the cheapest phone with a premium‑grade display. The device pairs a 6.9‑inch 120 Hz NXTPAPER LCD—eye‑friendly, matte, and less reflective—with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 8 GB RAM, and...
Amazon's AI-Generated Shopping Experts Now Let You Ask Questions
Amazon has upgraded its "Hear the Highlights" AI audio feature to let shoppers ask real‑time questions. The interactive Q&A appears as a raised‑hand icon in the product page, letting users type or speak queries that the AI host weaves into...
Samsung Teases ‘AI Glasses’ as It Warns of the RAM Crisis Getting Even Worse in 2027
Samsung used its latest earnings call to tease a new line of AI glasses that promise immersive multimodal experiences, while warning that the global RAM shortage will worsen through 2027. Executives said current inventory is extremely tight, pushing the demand‑fulfillment...
Gemini App Rolls Out Notebooks to Android as iOS Gets Liquid Glass
Google has extended its Gemini notebooks feature to Android and iOS, adding a new Liquid Glass visual style for iPhone users. The notebooks act as organized containers for chats and files and sync with NotebookLM, with source limits that vary...
The Galaxy A37 Is Samsung's Latest Midrange Masterpiece — and It's Already FREE with New T-Mobile Deal
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A37 5G, a mid‑range phone with flagship‑grade specs, and T‑Mobile is offering it for free to customers who add a new line on most of its plans. The promotion requires only a $35 activation fee and...
Anbernic's Latest Funky Form Factor Handheld Just Got a Specs Reveal, but I'm Not Sure I'm Convinced by the RG...
Anbernic unveiled the RG Rotate, a swivel‑style handheld that echoes the 2010 Motorola Flipout. It runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618 processor, the same chip found in the RG Vita, and ships with Android 12, a two‑generation lag behind the current...
So, 47% of PC Gamer Readers Say They Don't Use AI at All, but I Wonder...
A recent PC Gamer poll reveals that 47% of its readers claim they do not use any AI tools, while only 27% employ AI for in‑game upscaling such as Nvidia DLSS or AMD FSR. The survey also shows 23% use...
The ROG Xbox Ally X Is Getting some Updates, Including Automatic Super Resolution
ASUS’s ROG Xbox Ally X is receiving a software update that introduces Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR), a feature that blends performance‑mode frame rates with graphics‑mode visual fidelity. The update also refines the docking experience by defaulting gameplay to the TV,...
Galaxy S27 Ultra Camera Rumored to Get an Overhaul, Ditching 3x Telephoto
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra is rumored to discard its 3× telephoto lens, replacing it with a next‑generation ultrawide sensor first seen on the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The flagship is also expected to feature a variable‑aperture main camera, an upgraded 5× telephoto zoom, and...
Deals: Galaxy Tab S11 Models up to $573 Off, S26 Ultra Bundles $325 Off, Fire TV Stick 4K $16, More
Samsung’s latest price‑cut blitz slashes Galaxy Tab S11 prices by up to $439 and other tablet models by as much as $573 ahead of upcoming price hikes on Amazon and Best Buy. The unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro now...
Satya Nadella Woos Windows Users with OS Improvement Pledges: 'We Are Focused on Fundamentals, Prioritizing Quality, and Serving Our Core...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella used the latest earnings call to reassure Windows users that the company is refocusing on core performance and reliability. He highlighted a streamlined Windows Update process, better support for low‑memory devices, and a more measured rollout of...
Samsung Surprises on Phone Front as Chip Prices Drive Record Profit
Samsung shipped 65.4 million smartphones in Q1, an 8% year‑over‑year rise that kept it ahead of Apple’s 60.4 million units. Global handset shipments grew only 1% as vendors front‑loaded inventory, creating a looming overhang. Samsung’s Device Solutions division drove record Q1 revenue...
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Light Phone Is Making Its Dumb Phone More Useful With Third-Party ‘Tools’
Light Phone is launching a developer program for its LightOS platform, giving creators an official SDK to build third‑party “Tools” for the Light Phone III. The company will also debut a vetted Tool Library this fall, allowing users to install approved...
Newegg Finally Has a Worthwhile Intel Combo that Includes Memory, Saving Almost $240 — Snag an Intel Core Ultra 7...
Newegg is offering a three‑item Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus combo—CPU, ASRock Z890 Pro RS motherboard and 32 GB G‑Skill Trident Z5 DDR5‑6000 RAM—for $768.34, delivering roughly $240 (23%) savings versus buying the parts separately. The Core Ultra 270K Plus retails at $328.34 and features 24 cores (8...
Spring Travel Just Got Easier With This 4-in-1 Car Charger on Sale for 35% Off
The LISEN 4‑in‑1 Retractable Car Charger Cable is now on sale for $16.12, a 35% discount from its regular $24.99 price. It offers a tangle‑free, retractable cord that extends to 31.5 inches and folds back into a compact housing. The...
I Fixed My Wi-Fi Dead Zones at Home with These 6 Simple Changes
Maria Diaz’s ZDNET guide outlines six practical steps to eradicate Wi‑Fi dead zones at home. It starts with optimal router placement—central, elevated, and clear of metal or thick walls—then explores wired extensions like powerline and MoCA adapters. The article compares...
OnePlus Pad 4 Debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, One Downgrade, and Vague Launch Plans
OnePlus unveiled the Pad 4 in India, equipping it with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and offering 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB configurations. The tablet’s battery grows to 13,380 mAh, the display brightens, and the chassis thins to 5.94 mm, while the base RAM drops from 12 GB to...
Even Realities' G2 Smart Glasses Will Keep an Eye on Your AI Agent
Even Realities introduced Terminal Mode for its G2 smart glasses, allowing developers to monitor AI coding agents in real time without staying at a desk. A persistent icon shows the agent’s state, and users can reply via the ring controller...
The HyperX Clutch Talon Is a Super Configurable Multi-Platform Gaming Controller
HyperX unveiled the Clutch Talon, a highly modular gamepad that rivals Microsoft’s Xbox Elite with Hall‑effect joysticks, magnetic hot‑swap components and dual 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth connectivity for PC, Android and Xbox Series X|S. The controller is paired with the Ngenuity app, now at...
Samsung Galaxy Vs. Google Pixel: My Take After Testing Dozens of Phones From Both Brands
The ZDNet review pits Samsung Galaxy phones against Google Pixel devices after testing dozens of models. Samsung is praised for its expansive hardware ecosystem, aggressive flagship specs like the 200 MP camera and Privacy Display, and stronger carrier promotions. Google’s Pixel...
Google Tensor SoC Thread
Google’s Tensor G3 custom SoC powers the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, featuring a Cortex‑X3 prime core, Cortex‑A715 and A510 efficiency cores on Samsung’s 4LPP node, and a Mali G715 MP7 GPU. Leaked data suggests three packaging variants—iPoP, fan‑out panel‑level (Fo‑PLP), and fan‑out wafer‑level...
Best VR Headsets of 2026: My Favorite Hardware Right Now
The 2026 VR roundup highlights Meta’s Quest 3S ($350) and Quest 3 ($600) as the best value choices despite Meta’s recent price hikes and service cutbacks. Apple’s Vision Pro remains a premium, $1,800 mixed‑reality device aimed at professionals, while Sony’s PSVR 2 and Samsung’s...
I Stopped This Common Charging Habit that Was Quietly Killing My iPhone's Battery
The author stopped most car charging of his iPhone 17 Pro Max and saw the battery health remain at 100 % after roughly 200 recharge cycles. He explains that high temperatures inside vehicles can quickly exceed Apple’s recommended 95 °F (35 °C) limit, accelerating lithium‑ion degradation....
You Can Score 500 Bonus Miles & More Miles Just for Downloading Lufthansa’s Mobile App — Here’s How
Lufthansa’s Miles & More app now grants a permanent 500‑mile bonus to members who download the app and log in for the first time. The promotion requires no purchase and automatically credits the miles after login. At an average valuation of about...
All the Sad Young Chinese Professionals
The "Are You Dead?" app, which let users check in every 48 hours to alert contacts if they missed a check‑in, became China’s top paid iPhone download before being forced off the App Store by regulators. Its removal highlights a...
Motorola Razr Fold Vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Key Specs Compared
Motorola’s first book‑style Razr Fold enters the premium foldable arena, challenging Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The Razor Fold starts at $1,900, is slightly thinner, and boasts a 6,000‑nit external and 6,200‑nit internal display, a 6,000 mAh battery, and optional Moto Pen support. Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold...
Best Smart Plugs for 2026: An Upgrade for Any Home
CNET’s 2026 roundup tested 12 smart plugs and highlighted five stand‑outs. The Emporia 15W model leads with sub‑$15 pricing and detailed energy‑use tracking, while the TP‑Link Tapo Mini offers a tiny footprint at the same price point. Leviton’s D215P‑2RW brings...
Nearly Half of US Adults Have Considered Secondhand Tech, CNET Finds. Here's What's Motivating Them
A CNET poll of 2,638 U.S. adults shows that 48% have considered buying refurbished technology in the last year. Millennials (57%) and Gen Z (56%) are the most interested, while only 34% of Boomers consider it. The primary motivations are cost‑effectiveness...
The Best Blue Light Glasses to Wear if You Stare at Screens All Day Long
Blue‑light glasses have become a staple accessory for screen‑heavy workers seeking eye comfort and better sleep, though scientific proof of their benefits remains limited. Consumer guides highlight Benicci as the best overall, Warby Parker for prescription wear, Peepers for budget...
Getting Rid of Your Old Tech Soon? Here's How to Get Paid for It
New flagship phones like the Samsung Galaxy S26 ($1,100) and iPhone 17 ($800) are driving consumers to seek cash or credit by trading in old devices. Timing matters: values peak around new‑model releases and holiday shopping seasons. Shoppers should compare offers from...
ŌURA Named Official Wearable of the USTA, USTA Coaching and Official Sponsor, Official Wearable of the US Open
Oura announced a five‑year deal making its ring the official wearable sponsor of the US Open, the USTA, and USTA Coaching – the first wearable partnership in USTA history. The agreement equips every Main Draw player with a ring, integrates...
Goal Zero Yeti 1500 Power Station Review (2026): More Power, Better Chemistry
Goal Zero unveiled the sixth‑generation Yeti 1500 portable power station, now built with lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LiFePO₄) cells that promise 4,000 charge cycles to 80 % capacity. The unit delivers a 2,000 W continuous inverter, a 1,800 W AC fast‑charge input that fills the battery in...
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 Is a Better Camera in Every Respect
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 arrives as a comprehensive upgrade over the Pocket 3, featuring a revamped 1‑inch sensor that delivers 37 megapixel stills, 14 stops of dynamic range and 4K video at up to 240 fps. Internal storage jumps to 107 GB and battery life...
Auryx Raises $2M to Transform Earbuds Into Health Monitors
auryx raised $2 million in a pre‑seed round led by Celero Ventures to commercialize a platform that turns everyday earbuds into continuous health monitors using acoustic signals. The Cambridge‑based team will use existing in‑ear microphones to capture heart, lung and blood‑flow...
Ikea Is Back With Its Own Smart Plug, the Most Affordable Model I've Ever Tried
Ikea has launched the Grillplats smart plug, priced at about $8, making it the cheapest smart plug on the market. The device offers full Matter compatibility, a built-in remote control, and a setup process that takes seconds via QR code...
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Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Review: Better Pen, Higher Price
Motorola’s Moto G Stylus 2026 launches at $500, moving it from budget to mid‑range territory. The phone introduces an active stylus with tilt and pressure sensitivity, but it requires a rechargeable battery. While it retains a microSD slot, headphone jack, and a 6.7‑inch...
Netflix Enhances Mobile Experience; Launches Clips
Netflix unveiled a refreshed mobile app that prioritizes personalized suggestions and a streamlined, vertical navigation layout. The centerpiece of the update is "Clips," a short‑form video feed that surfaces tailored highlights from series, films and specials. Users can add titles...
Google's Tensor G6 Rumors Nearly Had Me Hyped, but It Might Let Me Down
Leaked specifications suggest Google’s upcoming Tensor G6 SoC will adopt a 1+4+2 core configuration, featuring a 4.11 GHz C1‑Ultra prime core and a mix of C1‑Pro cores. The rumor also claims the chip will use the five‑year‑old PowerVR C‑Series CXTP‑48‑1536 GPU,...