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PS6 Launch Plans and Specs Haven’t Changed, According to an Insider
BlogMay 21, 2026

PS6 Launch Plans and Specs Haven’t Changed, According to an Insider

An insider confirms Sony has not altered its PlayStation 6 launch timeline or hardware specs, keeping the rumored 32 GB of RAM despite rising memory costs. The company also says it will not delay the console, which leakers expect to arrive in...

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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review Roundup: 'A Unique Creature-Watching Safari'
BlogMay 20, 2026

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review Roundup: 'A Unique Creature-Watching Safari'

The new Yoshi title, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, has opened its review slate with a Metacritic average of 81 based on 73 critic scores. Reviewers commend the game’s inventive level design, vibrant art direction, and the novelty of its...

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Google’s New AI Glasses Rival Meta Ray-Bans with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster Designs
BlogMay 19, 2026

Google’s New AI Glasses Rival Meta Ray-Bans with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster Designs

Google announced AI‑powered smart glasses at I/O 2026, developed with Samsung, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. The devices feature a camera, speaker, microphone and run on an unnamed Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. They enable hands‑free navigation, live visual translation and photo...

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Asus ROG Xbox Ally Deal Knocks $100 Off Microsoft’s Handheld in a World Where Everything Is Going up in Price
BlogMay 19, 2026

Asus ROG Xbox Ally Deal Knocks $100 Off Microsoft’s Handheld in a World Where Everything Is Going up in Price

Best Buy is offering the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld for $499, a $100 discount from its $600 MSRP. The base model ships with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 512 GB SSD, powering a 7‑inch 1080p 120 Hz IPS display. It...

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 Redesign and High Blood Pressure Monitoring on the Way, per Rumors
BlogMay 18, 2026

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Redesign and High Blood Pressure Monitoring on the Way, per Rumors

Apple is preparing a full redesign of its next‑generation Apple Watch Ultra 4, which analysts expect to lift unit sales by 20‑30 percent versus the Ultra 3. The refreshed chassis will accommodate roughly twice as many health sensors, enabling new...

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Analogue 3D Gets Save States, Making Its N64 Remake Even Better
BlogMay 18, 2026

Analogue 3D Gets Save States, Making Its N64 Remake Even Better

Analogue has released firmware version 1.3.0 for its Analogue 3D N64‑recreation console, introducing the “Memories” save‑state system. The feature lets players capture up to 20 quick‑save slots at any point, with hotkey support for both 8BitDo 64 and original N64 controllers. Oldest...

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Meta Ray-Ban Display Update Adds over 10 New Features, Including Handwriting
BlogMay 18, 2026

Meta Ray-Ban Display Update Adds over 10 New Features, Including Handwriting

Meta has rolled out the v125 firmware update for its Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses, introducing more than ten new capabilities. Highlights include neural handwriting that converts finger‑drawn text into messages, expanded walking navigation across the U.S. and key European cities,...

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AMD’s FSR 4.1 Is Coming to Older RX 7000 and 6000 GPUs, but What About PS5 and Xbox?
BlogMay 15, 2026

AMD’s FSR 4.1 Is Coming to Older RX 7000 and 6000 GPUs, but What About PS5 and Xbox?

AMD announced that its upgraded FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.1 upscaler will debut on Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs in July 2026, bringing over 300 supported games at launch. The company also pledged to extend FSR 4.1 to the older RX...

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Goodbye Chromebook, Hello Googlebook: Google’s AI Laptop Launches This Fall
BlogMay 12, 2026

Goodbye Chromebook, Hello Googlebook: Google’s AI Laptop Launches This Fall

Google announced the Googlebook, a successor to the Chromebook that runs an Android‑based operating system and integrates its new Gemini Intelligence AI. The device offers AI‑driven features such as contextual cursor suggestions, on‑screen widgets, and multimodal tasks like travel booking...

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Is the Apple Watch Getting Touch ID? New Rumors Say It Might Miss Out
BlogMay 11, 2026

Is the Apple Watch Getting Touch ID? New Rumors Say It Might Miss Out

Rumors that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 would feature Touch ID have resurfaced, but a new leak from leaker Instant Digital suggests Apple will omit the biometric sensor. The leak cites limited internal space, potential battery drain, and...

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Your Galaxy S25 Can Now AirDrop Files with One UI 8.5, Rolling Out Now
BlogMay 11, 2026

Your Galaxy S25 Can Now AirDrop Files with One UI 8.5, Rolling Out Now

Samsung has begun rolling out its One UI 8.5 update, which adds native AirDrop support to the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. The feature is built into Quick Share, allowing users to send files directly to iPhones, iPads and Macs...

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Adobe Acrobat Gains Agentic AI Workspaces to Make Handling PDFs Way Easier
BlogMay 6, 2026

Adobe Acrobat Gains Agentic AI Workspaces to Make Handling PDFs Way Easier

Adobe unveiled an AI‑driven productivity agent and PDF Spaces within Acrobat, letting users assemble PDFs, notes, and other files into shared workspaces that the agent can analyze, edit, and summarize. The conversational interface can generate audio briefings and surface key...

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Nomad Made an Ultra-Rugged Starlink Mini Power Cable, Available Starting Today
BlogMay 5, 2026

Nomad Made an Ultra-Rugged Starlink Mini Power Cable, Available Starting Today

Nomad has launched a rugged, 50‑foot power cable designed specifically for the Starlink Mini satellite internet system. The cable features a Kevlar‑29 aramid fiber and nylon weave, an aluminum adapter compatible with 12V or 25V vehicle sockets, and built‑in temperature...

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Steam Controller Sells Out in 30 Minutes as Scalpers Snap up Valve’s New Hardware
BlogMay 5, 2026

Steam Controller Sells Out in 30 Minutes as Scalpers Snap up Valve’s New Hardware

Valve released its new Steam Controller on May 4 for $99.99, and the product sold out in just 30 minutes, overwhelming the Steam storefront. The surge triggered a spike in error reports on Downdetector as thousands of shoppers tried to purchase...

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