I hate the idea of an all-digital Xbox Series X, but if it gets one thing right, it’ll still be a winner

The recent leaks of a white, all-digital Xbox Series X aren’t the first we’ve heard of such a device. And while I’m usually a sucker for a white paint job on a console, this one does absolutely nothing for me.  It’s because I’m old. I like the disc drive on my current Xbox Series X, […]

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My time with NVIDIA at GDC showed me exactly why the massive tech company seems unstoppable right now

Quick menu In the tech world, you can’t walk far without hearing about NVIDIA. This tech company, which has spread across hardware and software, is a true behemoth that seems to be at the forefront of technological innovation lately. NVIDIA’s investments in emerging markets and continued dominance in established ones have results in NVIDIA becoming […]

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One of my favorite cozy games is FREE right now, and you might be surprised by what it is

Epic Games Store has just been throwing out free games weekly for a while now, with some offerings being better than others. To my surprise, this week’s free game listings from EGS includes Call of the Wild: The Angler—one of my favorite fishing games ever. You can add The Angler to your Epic library for […]

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Apple being sued by the US shows Samsung was right all along

The way Apple locks down its customers has long been heralded as the epitome of prudent business management. It was presented as the best way for companies that make mobile devices to ensure that their user base remained loyal, and companies that took a different route were almost looked down upon. Apple’s infamous walled garden […]

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A Microsoft Surface for $212.99? You read that right, it’s a ludicrous price for a quality Windows laptop.

Right now, you can purchase a Surface Laptop Go 2 for only $212.99, thanks to a clearance sale at Best Buy. The discount takes $487 off the already well-priced PC. While Microsoft released a Surface Laptop Go 3 in 2023, the Surface Laptop Go 2 is still a solid laptop for light computing. When considering […]

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How to choose the right headphones for different music genres

Everyone’s preferences are unique, so it is worth trying headphones or reading reviews before you buy them. However, you can make an informed purchasing decision by considering which type of music you listen to the most. If you enjoy EDM and metal, consider buying headphones with a loud bass profile, such as the Sony WH-1000XM5 […]

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The Division 2 is five years old and shows how to do a live service game right

Live service games are often a topic of discussion, good and bad. For players, having a game with a continually progressing experience that they can return to can be good, even if it’s sometimes exhausting and expensive.  That latter point is particularly pleasing to the people making these games. Money makes it all happen, after […]

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AI proves you made the right choice buying the Galaxy S23 FE

If you always felt like the closest rival to your Galaxy S23 FE was the Galaxy S22, and if you ever doubted choosing the Fan Edition phone over the Galaxy S22 or S22+, you might soon rest easy knowing you made the right decision. Had I been in that position last year, I probably would’ve […]

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“We know there’s this amazing game inside Age of Mythology that maybe wasn’t quite right out the gate, and that’s what we’re doing this time with Retold,” Adam Isgreen discusses upcoming Age of Empires games

“We want to keep Age going into perpetuity.” Friday was an exciting day for Age of Empires fans who learned during the Age of Empires New Year, New Age Livestream that various titles in the franchise were getting updates, including the new Victors and Vanquished DLC for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Age 2). […]

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Pick the right color for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and save $200

Even though the Galaxy S24 series stands out through the exclusive Galaxy AI features, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 arguably is the most high-tech smartphone in Samsung’s portfolio, even without clever AI. The Z Fold 5’s foldable display can make one stand in awe, and it is the only phone with an Under-Panel Camera. Even […]

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Helldivers 2 might be top of the Steam sales charts right now, but it’s having a hellfire of launch issues

What you need to know Helldivers 2, a new co-op third-person shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios, launched today on both PC and PS5, the first Playstation console exclusive to do so. The launch sales have surpassed many expectations as it currently tops the Steam charts, but the reviews are showing as ‘mixed’ due to major […]

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You Can Get Apple’s AirTag 4 Pack for $78.99 Right Now on Amazon

The AirTag 4 Pack is available for $78.99 today on Amazon, down from $99.00. This is just about $4 off from the previous all-time low price on the accessory, and right now it’s only available on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make […]

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You Can Get Apple’s AirTag 4 Pack for $78.99 Right Now on Amazon

The AirTag 4 Pack is available for $78.99 today on Amazon, down from $99.00. This is just about $4 off from the previous all-time low price on the accessory, and right now it’s only available on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make […]

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Two Nations, a Horrible Accident, and the Urgent Need to Understand the Laws of Space Right Now

Representing Xenovia, the Leiden team took full responsibility for the explosion but said their client repossessed Candidia’s satellite in full accordance with the Outer Space Treaty. Having given notice to the Candidian company that it was late on payments, they argued, the Xenovian creditor had satisfied the treaty’s requirement for “appropriate international consultations.” Katsande felt […]

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Why Xbox customers are right to be angry about Microsoft putting more ‘exclusive’ games on Nintendo or PlayStation

In mid-November, I started sending out feelers to contacts and sources within Microsoft to inquire about a tip I’d received, that Sea of Thieves was potentially exploring a PlayStation or Nintendo Switch version. I was unable to confirm, nor refute, those rumors. But it wouldn’t be the last time I’d hear similar.  A few weeks […]

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Microsoft’s support for Age of Empires II shows how to do right by a long-time dedicated fanbase, and other publishers should take note

What you need to know This week, competitive players from around the world gathered in Berlin for an Age of Empires II tournament known as Nili’s Apartment Cup V.  The tournament prize pool is more than $60,000 and tens of thousands of people have tuned in to watch it live on Twitch. In an interview […]

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There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It

Since 2021, all dominant Covid variants have descended from Omicron. The 2023–2024 booster was tailored for the XBB.1.5 strain of Omicron, but JN.1 is about as different from XBB.1.5 as Omicron was from Delta. Even so, researchers from China and the US have posted preliminary analyses suggesting that the newest vaccines still effectively defend against […]

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Razer announces Iskur V2 gaming chair and an exciting world-first ‘haptic gaming cushion’ — yes you read that right

What you need to know The Razer Iskur V2 gaming chair launches today and retails at $649.99. Unveiled at CES 2024, it boasts superior lumbar support to it’s predecessor with a spring loaded mechanism designed to adjust to the curvature of your spine. Razer also showed off the innovative Project Esther, the worlds first haptic […]

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Audeze Maxwell review (Xbox & PC): Incredible sound and all the right pieces, but not quite perfectly put together

Quick menu Audeze is on a mission to marry its audiophile legacy to the expanding gaming market, and the Maxwell wireless headset is the company’s latest attempt to do so. With the Maxwell, Audeze has crafted one of the best-sounding and most premium wireless gaming headsets on the market that — on paper, at least […]

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