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If you're a die-hard "Soulsborne" series veteran, you probably already know about this unusual spinoff title's rather quiet launch. Instead, we're going to try and pull in some of the folks who may have bounced off of Dark Souls or Elden Ring because of those games' dense RPG mechanics and long playtime. If you're...
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Apparently, sending your brand new Aston Martin Valkyrie off for its first detailing could lead to over $200,000 in repairs just by having the wrong buttons pressed. That was the warning a professional detailing studio was given when the keys were handed over: don't touch XX buttons or else.
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We don't know if there's something in the water that display makers are drinking, but whatever the case, we like what they're doing lately. What are they doing, exactly? They're giving away free secondary products when you purchase the main one. The latest to adopt this trend is Sony, which is dangling a free 55-inch...
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If you've ever played with an original 8-bit computera Commodore, an Atari 400/800, or anything else of that vintageyou already know that getting clean video output can be a terrific struggle. These systems were primarily built to output a video signal using radio frequency (RF) output, not unlike a regular TV...
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If you've been keeping up with Nintendo Switch 2 news, you've probably already seen that the Joy-Con 2 controllers can be used like mice thanks to optical sensors on the inside edge, where they connect to the Switch 2 console. This is an awesome feature and we're glad to see it, but apparently, Switch 2 gamers will...
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NVIDIA has been heavily impacted by US export control restrictions, which are part of the measures aimed at limiting China's access to key AI technologies and innovation designed here in the US. This has not gone down well with Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's CEO, who has described the export control policy as a complete...
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Astronomers have for the first time observed a violent cosmic collision dubbed the "cosmic joust." This dramatic encounter involving two galaxies 11 billion light years away, reveals how one galaxy effectively "spears" its opponent with a beam of radiation from a powerful quasar, severely hindering the latter's...
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Google co-founder Sergey Brin, in a guest appearance at Google I/O 2025, openly acknowledged the missteps of the original Google Glass launch, while passionately outlining a more promising future for smart glasses with the advent of Android XR and significant advancements in artificial intelligence. His remarks, made...
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Logitech is expanding its lineup of gaming peripherals with the launch of the G522, a gaming headset that comes with the promise of extended comfort (and no paid DLC shenanigans). According to Logitech, the G522 builds upon the popular G733. While they may look similar, Logitech says the G522 "delivers a significant...
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Valve's Steam marketplace is very popular, so it only makes sense that Microsoft may be looking to add it to its Microsoft Store and beyond. It makes sense to us tooif you ask any PC gamer, Steam is typically where they prefer to buy and play games. The Steam app offers a virtually effortless and organized...
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Has there ever been a video game more anticipated than Grand Theft Auto VI? Probably not, but even if you want to make an argument for a different title, GTA 6 is at least in the discussion. Given the immense hype surrounding the next major GTA installment, it's no surprise that Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick found the...
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Give it enough time and dual-mode refresh rate options may just become a standard feature on all (or most) gaming monitors. We're not quite there yet. In the meantime, MSI is adding to a comparatively small but growing pile of monitors that feature this nifty trick, with the launch of its MPG 274URDFW E16M. Good luck...
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Intel is once again in the crosshairs of a fresh speculative execution exploit, this time dubbed "Branch Privilege Injection." The new vulnerability, revealed by researchers at ETH Zurich's COMSEC group, is capable of extracting sensitive kernel memory using techniques that bypass existing Spectre-class mitigations...
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Google has unveiled a significant visual evolution for its Android and Wear OS operating systems, introducing an improved new look powered by Material 3 Expressive. This update, revealed ahead of the annual I/O developer conference, promises a more fluid, personal, and engaging experience across phones and...
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Despite the long gap between the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI and the previous installment (Grand Theft Auto V), as well as an unexpected delay from a fall 2025 release until May of next year, anticipation for a video game has never been higher. Heck, you could cite the gap and subsequent launch delay as...
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Samsung's Galaxy S25 range of flagship phones is now complete, thanks to the addition of the new, svelte Galaxy S25 Edge handset. Its 5.8mm-thick titanium main frame is bound to elicit some "oohs" and "aahs" from smartphone lovers worldwide, especially those drooling over the upcoming iPhone 17 Air.
The Edge...
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It was around this time last year when I reviewed Razer's Iskur V2 gaming chair, which I'm still using as my daily rump-rester. At the time, I didn't anticipate that there might be first-party accessories for it, but enter Razer's new Clio, a THX spatial audio-enabled speaker head cushion designed to turn practically...
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The next wave of fresh smartphones aren't due to arrive for a few more months, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy a bit of fun in the meantime. Today's entertainment comes by way of Google, who's poking fun at Apple over the rumored iPhone 17 Air's design philosophy.
If you haven't been keeping track, there are...
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While 1st party gaming controllers from the likes of Microsoft (Xbox) and Sony (PlayStation) often are more than enough for most gamers, there are more versatile third-party options on the market. 8BitDo, well known for its controllers and other gaming accessories (like the recently-launched Retro R8 Mouse N Edition)...
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In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the Forza Motorsport racing simulation franchise, developer Turn 10 is dumping a load of goodies for PC and Xbox Series X|S gamers in the latest (and aptly named) Update 20. This huge update includes the return of the 10.24-mile long Fujimi Kaido circuit, new spotlight cars...
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Way back in September of 2022over two and a half years agoan early leak gave us the names of the GTA VI protagonists: a young guy named Jason and his paramour, a woman named Lucia. The first trailer showed us these characters and their close, obviously romantic relationship, but it didn't actually give us their names...
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Turns out that recent leaks suggesting that new Surface hardware was on the horizon were right on the money. How so? Microsoft today unveiled a couple of new Surface models, including the Surface Pro, 12-inch and Surface Laptop, 13-inch. They're powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon hardware, they boast long battery life...
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