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PlayStation Plus subscribers have some exciting new games to look forward to in July. The popular service allows subscribers to have access to a large amount of games and perks, including notable monthly games. To celebrate PlayStation Plus and its 15-year anniversary, we're seeing some stellar titles like Diablo...
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For a segment of smartphone users who fondly remember (and secretly crave) the tactile satisfaction of a physical keyboard, look no further than the Unihertz Titan 2, a device that proudly resurrects the iconic form factor of the BlackBerry Passport, updated for the 5G era and running on Android 15. The new phone has...
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It's only fitting that on Throwback Thursday, we're bidding an official farewell to Dell's iconic XPS brand and saying hello to its spiritual successor, called Dell Premium. Dell had already announced (back at CES) that it was killing off the XPS brand, but what's being announced today is the "next wave of Dell's...
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The Helegaly Action Pi, a highly anticipated retro gaming handheld, finally has a release date—July 5, to be precise. This little handheld-that-could aims to capture the hearts of gamers longing for the golden age of consoles, all packed into a sleek, portable form factor with modern capabilities and a very...
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NVIDIA's newest budget gaming GPU is notable for a couple of reasons. For one, the freshly-minted GeForce RTX 5050 is the first xx50 model GPU since the GeForce RTX 3050 (NVIDIA never released a GeForce RTX 4050, and instead the GeForce RTX 4060 was the lowest end model in the Ada Lovelace family). And secondly...
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This week NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) provided the first direct image of a planet with a mass similar to Saturn's, orbiting the young star TWA 7. This landmark observation, detailed in the Nature journal, not only marks Webb's inaugural planet discovery but also unveils the lightest exoplanet ever...
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it's already doled out more than $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted purchases, an amount that represents roughly half of the agreed upon $245 million settlement with Epic Games. In addition, the FTC is reopening the claims the process...
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Android handset fans have been chomping at the bit for news on this year's various upcoming flagship chipsets, and the rumor mill produced a fine bit of info. According to known leaker Digital Chat Station (DCS), flagship-level Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chips are being tested at a whopping 5GHz. Grab the salt shaker as...
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If you read that headline and got excited while thinking we were seeing the return of LucidLogix and its "Hydra" or "Virtu" technology, then I'm sorry to say this isn't nearly that cool. It is pretty funny, though: a Redditor purchased a new ASUS TUF Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB card and found that while it had the correct...
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A few weeks ago, we reported that scientists had projected that the asteroid 2024 YR4 would have a 4.3% probability of impacting the moon in 2032. So, what would happen if this asteroid were to actually slam into our moon? A recent study, yet to be peer-reviewed, has revealed that asteroid YR4 smashing into our moon...
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The successful launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is providing ample opportunities for third party accessory makers to hawk their wares. New owners are especially keen on picking up accessories that will protect their pricey new hardware, like cases and screen protectors. Dbrand’s Killswitch case is a popular option, but...
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HP Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop: Starting at $2599, $4639 as tested HP's fastest-ever gaming laptop impresses with sharp looks, a superior display, and bestial gaming performance. Killer Gaming Performance Surprisingly Compact For This Speed Awesome OLED HDR Contrast & Response Sturdy Solid Chassis & High Build Quality Nearly...
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Customization is a big deal in the PC building space, and there are probably millions of unique accessories and options for those wanting to make their build more expressive. One thing that's annoyingly overlooked, though, is using standard fans as intakes exposes the fan hub to the inside of the case, ruining an...
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Apple is, once again, facing backlash from iPhone users after deploying unsolicited push notifications and in-app advertisements within its Wallet app to promote the upcoming Apple production F1 movie. Described by some as an invasion of privacy and/or spam, the push ads have ignited another Cupertino controversy...
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Microsoft has been on a *ahem* quest recently to define what the Xbox is, and that seems to involve everything but its own hardware. Case in point, a newly released Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is now out in the wild, priced at $399 and themed with the Xbox green. It also comes with a limited edition Xbox controller...
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In a world surrounded by rapid technological obsolescence, a beacon of change continues to shine from the Netherlands: introducing the new Fairphone 6, the company's latest statement in support for the DIY/right-to-repair movement. Compared to the previous generation, the Fairphone 6 promises not just greater...
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Rental car giant Hertz is rapidly deploying advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence scanners at its airport locations across the United States, promising a faster and more accurate damage inspection process. Developed in partnership with Israel-based UVeye, these systems have sparked a growing number of...
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We're still waiting for monitor makers to fully embrace the HDMI 2.1 (including 2.1a and 2.1b) standard, but in the meantime, HDMI Forum is not showing any signs of slowing down its specifications process (even if we didn't get a big reveal at CES as some were expecting). Just the opposite, the standards body...
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Samsung appears to be gearing up for a significant refresh to its audio lineup with the rumored introduction of the Galaxy Buds Core. Leaked official listings and APK code have shed light on what could be an affordable successor to the popular Galaxy Buds FE, promising enhanced AI features and a sleeker design to jam...
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Another day, another recall, and this time it involves Honda (which also dabbles in reusable rockets, by the way). The automaker is working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to alert over 259,000 drivers of a recall affecting three vehicle models spanning 2021 to 2025. They include the...
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Skullcandy is once again aiming to shake your brain (and other parts of your body) with hard-hitting bass, this time by way of its new Crusher PLYR 720 wireless gaming headset. What makes this headset unique is that it is Skullcandy's first product to employ the company's patented multi-sensory bass technology. It's...
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If you're reading this site, chances are high that you're familiar with the saga of melting power connectors on modern high-end NVIDIA GPUs. We've already written very extensively about this problem, but what if you could entirely avoid it along with the annoyance of having to plug in a power cable to your GPU? That's...
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