Alan Velasco
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Gamers have had a tough time lately, as prices have continued to creep up on hardware and software alike. That just means that when a sale comes around, you have to strike while the iron is hot! Luckily, President’s Day is bringing some...
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The current component shortage the technology industry finds itself in, driven by the insatiable appetite of enormous AI data centers, started out with memory but has quickly spread to other components including GPUs and solid-state...
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When Apple and Google announced a massive deal that would see Apple use Google’s Gemini AI to train its own models, it seemed like the company was set to finally delivering on the promises it made all the way back in 2024. However, that...
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Google Pixel users who enjoy being on the bleeding edge and participating in Google’s Android Beta program will be happy to hear that an Android 17 beta will be rolling out sooner than they anticipated. It’s only a few weeks since the release of the latest Android 16 beta, which included a new...
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Researchers at the security firm iVerify have discovered a new piece of malware dubbed ZeroDayRAT, which can be used to compromise both Android and iOS devices. The company describes it as a “complete mobile compromise toolkit” typically...
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Cramming PC components into classic game consoles is a time-honored tradition that's almost as common as stuffing modern hardware into the beige boxes of yesteryear. A modder that goes by the name of PhasedTech wanted a challenge for his...
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The current console generation has been less than stellar for Microsoft’s Xbox, as its Series X and S devices have struggled to build a user base that’s comparable to that of Sony and Nintendo. This has caused the company to expand the...
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Arc Raiders, one of the breakout hits of 2025, has managed to keep the momentum going with a steady stream of content drops and updates that have kept its player base engaged. However, the development team at Embark Studios stumbled with...
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Budget conscious Google Pixel fans typically wait for the A-series phones, which often pack high-end internals into a more affordable package. Months after releasing its latest iteration of mobile devices, the excellent Pixel 10 series...
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The hype for Grand Theft Auto VI continues unabated, as publisher Take-Two Interactive shares that GTA 6 is still on track for a November release. As monumental as this game's release is likely to be, however, it still can’t escape the...
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Apple is putting significant effort into exploring new designs to spice up its long running iPhone lineup, with two foldable iPhones likely to debut sooner rather than later. Although, according to a well-known Apple leaker, future...
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Google is constantly adding new features to its Pixel lineup of phones, and its beta releases provide an early snapshot of what's in store for the wider user base. Adaptive Connectivity is just such a feature, which was first implemented...
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As with most other software products, web browsers are full speed ahead in implementing AI features. However, Firefox has encountered push-back from a significant portion of its user base who want “nothing to do” with AI. Mozilla is hoping...
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The Raspberry Pi has been one of the most affordable ways to jump into single-board computing, but even these devices haven’t been able to avoid price increases due to the current DRAM shortage. A mere two months after announcing an...
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Apple has reportedly been exploring new designs to invigorate sales of its ubiquitous iPhone. Even though sales of the sleek iPhone Air didn't set any records, Apple doesn't seem to be changing course and still plans to release totally new...
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The ink is barely dry on Apple’s deal with Google to utilize Gemini to train its own AI models, and today's announcement signals that the company is really ramping-up its AI ambitions. Apple just disclosed that it intends to acquire Q.ai...
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The development team behind the wildly popular ARC Raiders has already set out its goals for this year, which include a new set of maps alongside tweaks to gameplay it hopes will challenge players in new and interesting ways. The latest...
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The rise of RGB lighting on the PC led to an increase in the amount of proprietary software from numerous manufacturers to control said lighting. Unfortunately, this software has varied in quality, which makes many DIYers hesitant to...
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Microsoft is rolling out a preview of an updated look and feel for its Xbox Cloud Gaming web experience as the company eyes opening up the service to more users with an ad-supported tier. It’s a necessary refresh, because while the current...
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With the handheld gaming scene taking thanks to hot products like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X, PlayStation fans have been yearning for one of their own. Sony delivered a half-hearted effort with the ever-evolving PlayStation...
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Nintendo has a rich history of releasing unique accessories, like the R.O.B (Robotic Operating Buddy) during the Nintendo Entertainment System era and the more recent Alarmo designed to help fans start the day. And the company has a new...
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Arc Raiders development studio Embark has big plans for the game in 2026, after upon realize it became a smash hit in 2025. And now the developer hopes to attain the success of long running online games such as Fortnite. This includes...
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