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A blue iPhone 12 sits next to a Lightning charger.

The U.S. government’s USB-C demands are too little, too late

Democratic senators are urging the U.S. to follow EU's footsteps and make USB-C the standard charger for all electronic devices.
The Master Chief with an assault rifle.

Xbox performance indicator tells you if your PC is good enough to run games

Microsoft has added a new game performance indicator on the PC Xbox app to give gamers an idea of how well games will perform on their PC.
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You can now add animations and voiceover to your PlayStation clips. Here’s how

Sony has added Bits to Share Factory Studio, giving PS5 players the ability to make their gameplay clips more lively.
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Get ready to play Steam games on your AR glasses

Nreal is launching a Steam beta on its Nreal Light and Nreal Air AR glasses toward the end of June.
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Are your Instagram Stories repeating? Here’s how to fix it

Instagram users are reporting watching the same Stories over and over again, giving them a severe case of deja vu.
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8BitDo created a console-agnostic controller for players with limited mobility

8BitDo is launching a Bluetooth controller for gamers with limited mobility, which was made thanks to the father of a young gamer with a rare muscular disorder.
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U.K. launches investigation into Apple’s cloud gaming restrictions

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is planning to launch an investigation into Apple's restrictions on cloud gaming.
Attendees walk past the Microsoft logo during the Web Summit in Lisbon.

Microsoft will recognize Activision Blizzard unions under labor neutrality agreement

Microsoft and CWA have reached a breakthrough labor neutrality agreement that would make Microsoft recognize any union formed by Activision Blizzard employees.
App menu on the Apple Watch Series 7.

The FDA just approved an Apple Watch app to track Parkinson’s disease

The Apple Watch is already one of the best health wearables on the market. Now, it's being turned into a tool for tracking Parkinson's.
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Original Sonic 3 & Knuckles soundtrack won’t be featured in Sonic Origins

Sonic the Hedgehog's social media team confirmed that the original soundtrack from Sonic 3 & Knuckles by Michael Jackson won't be featured in Sonic Origins.
Cloud from Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Square Enix to celebrate 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII with livestream

Square Enix announced it will be hosting a 25th-anniversary stream for Final Fantasy VII, possibly unveiling Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2.
HTC U12 Plus Review

HTC created a metaverse smartphone, and it’s being announced on June 28

It's been years since HTC had a truly standout smartphone. Will its upcoming metaverse phone finally change that?
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Genshin Impact studio shows off two stylish new games at Summer Game Fest

HoYoverse showcased two stunning new trailers for Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero at Summer Game Fest.
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Android 13 just took a big step forward to its release date

Google has rolled out the third beta for Android 13, which achieved platform stability two months earlier than Android 12 did.
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E3 isn’t dead just yet as ESA plans physical show for 2023

E3 will be coming back as a physical and digital event in 2023, the ESA announced.
Sonic dashing through a forest in Sonic Frontiers.

Sonic Central stream shows new Sonic Frontiers footage and more

Sega aired the Sonic Central livestream today, giving updates on Sonic Frontiers, the Netflix series Sonic Prime, and more Sonic the Hedgehog goodness.
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iOS 16 lets you pair Nintendo Switch controllers to your iPhone

An iOS developer discovered that iOS 16 will natively support the Nintendo Switch Pro and Joy-Con controllers.
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watchOS 9 is bringing big health and fitness updates to your Apple Watch

Apple has talked about watchOS 9, the next version of its software for the Apple Watch, at WWDC 2022. This is what you need to know about the announcement.
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Right to repair in New York is about to become much easier

Manufacturers have often had a tight grip on repairs for phones, tablets, and other electronics. A new law in New York will soon change that for the better.
Sonic stares at an open world in Sonic Frontiers.

Sonic Frontiers gives the hedgehog way more attack power

Sonic the Hedgehog throws more kicks and punches in the combat gameplay video for Sonic Frontiers.
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Spider-Man Remastered, Miles Morales are coming to PC

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is coming to PC on August 12. Insomniac Games also announced Spider-Man: Miles Morales is being ported over to PC this fall.
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Check out Super Nintendo World’s first Mario Kart-themed ride

Universal Studios Hollywood announced that Super Nintendo World will open in early 2023.
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Instagram and Facebook apps add features, move ever-closer to TikTok parity

Meta has introduced new Reels features for Instagram and Facebook, making them bear a striking resemblance to TikTok.
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Facebook Messenger app adds calling, following WhatsApp’s lead

Meta is rolling out the Calls tab to Facebook's Messenger app, taking a page out of WhatsApp's playbook.
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New Sonic Frontiers gameplay exudes Breath of the Wild vibes

Sega has released the gameplay trailer for Sonic Frontiers through IGN, showcasing Sonic's new tricks and complex puzzles.
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Sonic Frontiers gameplay footage shows off Sonic’s new moves

Sega has revealed a gameplay teaser for Sonic Frontiers, kicking off a series of content about the game that will be showcased in June.
Tracer, Reinhardt, and Mei as they appear in Overwatch 2.

France doesn’t want its citizens to say ‘esports’

France is looking to limit terms like "esports" and other English gaming words in its ongoing fight to preserve the purity of its native language.
Playstation CEO and president, Jim Ryan, stands in front of a blue wall with Playstation button symbols illuminated.

Why players want game studios to take strong social stances

The public outcry over Sony's quiet stance on Roe v. Wade shows that players care about what the people who make their games think.
Phil Spencer on stage at E3 2019.

Microsoft plans to recognize Call of Duty devs’ new union

Phil Spencer said Microsoft will recognize Raven Software's union once its deal with Activision Blizzard closes next year.
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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ makes its PC debut

Sega has released Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ on Steam, a first in the franchise's long history.
Google Pixel Fold concept image.

You may have to wait until 2023 for Google’s folding phone

Google has reportedly delayed the launch of the Pixel Fold, also known as Pixel Notepad, to spring 2023.
A Steam Deck lying on a gridded table with its back panel removed.

You can now buy Steam Deck parts. Here’s how much they cost

Valve has collaborated with iFixit to offer replacement parts and self-repair tools for the Steam Deck.
A crowd of Sims attends an in-game musical festival.

The Sims 4 now lets players use custom pronouns

EA and The Sims developer Maxis have added custom pronouns in The Sims 4, making the game more inclusive for non-binary and transgender players.
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Latest Street View app update will send you back in time

In honor of its 15th anniversary, Google Maps has updated the Street View app to allow you to see historical images of various locations and landmarks.