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We just got our best look yet at the Google Pixel Watch 4

These gorgeous 5K renders and 360-degree video give us a fantastic look at the Pixel Watch 4.
A player looks at the ball in Rematch

Rematch is a FIFA competitor from the team behind Sifu

Rematch, the next game from the team behind Sifu, is now available for preorder and beta sign-up.
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Your next phone could have a 10km Bluetooth connection

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Plus promises never-before-seen connectivity, but there's a catch.
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Netflix Games’ latest addition is a nightmare straight from Black Mirror

Thronglets is Netflix Games' latest title — and the focus of one of Black Mirror's most unsettling episodes.
A person on an alien world in The Outer Worlds 2.

Xbox to give The Outer Worlds 2 the Starfield treatment at Games Showcase 2025

The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will immediately be followed by a deep dive into The Outer Worlds 2.
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Switch 2 launch game Deltarune is getting surprise mouse support

Deltarune is getting exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 content that makes use of its mouse-mode function.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 on a pavement.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could land with a much better camera

Samsung might do away with its under-camera display, according to a new leak.
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Apple Arcade gets a new exclusive from What the Golf devs

Besides What the Clash, Apple Arcade is getting four other new additions to its lineup in May.
Hades 2 key art from its first trailer.

Nintendo just landed a huge console exclusive for Switch and Switch 2

Hades 2 will be a console exclusive for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 at launch.
Hornet dueling in a field of white flowers.

Hollow Knight: Silksong will be a cross-gen launch, devs say

The highly-anticipated follow-up to Hollow Knight will release on both Switch and Switch 2.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

The Nintendo Switch 2 could still be vulnerable to the original’s biggest issue

The Switch 2 doesn't use Hall Effect sensors, but Nintendo says its Joy-Cons are much improved.
Link overlooking a floating island in promotional art for The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo confirms pricing for BotW and TotK upgrade packs

If you already own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or its sequel, the Switch 2 upgrade is pleasantly affordable.
Alleged leaked image of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

The Galaxy S25 Edge could set you back more than expected

A retailer jumped the gun with Galaxy S25 Edge listings, but it gave us an idea of price.
Download page for TikTok app on Android in the US.

Apple “would rather not attach its brand” to TikTok, Gurman says

Mark Gurman says Apple has no intention of rescuing TikTok should it face another ban.
Four people stand together in Overworld.

A Minecraft Movie had the best US opening weekend ever for a video game adaptation

A Minecraft Movie brought in $301 globally in its opening weekend.
Battle for Middle-earth

A mod 13 years in the making is finally complete for a game you can’t buy

Middle-earth Extended Edition revitalizes the 2004 RTS Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-earth.
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Have an old phone? Cricket will give you bill credit for it

Cricket Wireless has a new trade-in program that lets customers get bill credit for old devices.
Person holds Pixel 9a in hand while sitting in a car.

Pixel users, beware: A Google Assistant bug can disable your alarms

Users report that activating Do Not Disturb through Google Assistant will mute your entire Pixel device.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's charging port.

A $2,300 iPhone? The recent tariffs make that a possibility

The current administration's tariffs could result in a massive price increase for consumer electronics.
Donkey Kong punches an enemy in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Some retailers are already ignoring Switch 2’s game pricing

Select retailers have listed upcoming Switch 2 games for prices lower than Nintendo's suggested MSRP.
A gothic bridge in The Duskbloods.

Despite The Duskbloods’ multiplayer pivot, FromSoftware is not ditching single player

The Duskbloods might have a stronger multiplayer focus than other FromSoftware games, but single-player is here to stay.
A TV with ambient backlighting from Philips Hue.

Hue gives users eight new free spring-focused themes

Philips Hue has released a free update with just the right amount of springtime flair.
T-Mobile ad with woman on a bike.

T-Mobile accidentally showed children’s location to strangers

A recent glitch with T-Mobile's SyncUp service has raised concern among customers.
Someone holding the Galaxy S24 FE.

The best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE cases

We know you're excited to take your phone out for a spin, but make sure it's protected first. These are the best cases for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.
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Nintendo designed its own Switch emulator for the Switch 2

Nintendo Switch games will run on the Switch 2 through a custom-made emulation system.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

The Switch 2 supports ray-tracing and DLSS, but Nintendo is tight-lipped on details

Nintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 supports high-end graphics, ray tracing, and much more.
A woman holding a purple Google Pixel 9a.

Google’s Call Notes feature could be getting even better

The Google Pixel's Call Notes feature could be getting even better, according to code found in the latest update.
Using Verizon Fios internet for WFH in a home office.

In a world of increasing costs, Verizon introduces a three-year price lock

Verizon has announced a three-year price lock that will help customers save money in uncertain economic times.
Samsung Galaxy AI on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Bad news: the Samsung G Fold might not release globally

The long-rumored Samsung tri-fold phone (called the Samsung G Fold) might not launch outside of China and Korea.
Samsung Flex G display concept in two sizes.

Samsung’s foldable phone plans are more ambitious than we realized

A newly-filed patent suggests Samsung might have plans for a quad-fold device.
Promised Consort Radahn standing with two swords in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring, Split Fiction, and loads of other games are coming to Switch 2

Many of your favorite games — and tons of new releases — will land on the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5 for less than you might expect

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on its way. The console releases on June 5, and it won't cost as much. as you might expect.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Nintendo Switch 2 specs, social features, and more revealed in loaded live stream

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially here, and this is what we know about its launch date and hardware specs.
Verizon logo on a smartphone screen in a dark room and a finger touching it.

Visible launches a new phone plan that will have you rethinking your carrier

Visible by Verizon has announced Visible+ Pro, an affordable phone plan with a crazy number of perks and features.
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Nintendo will host seven hours of Switch 2 gameplay streams this week

Nintendo will show off over seven hours of gameplay of Nintendo Switch 2 titles on April 3 and 4.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds

RuneScape calls players back with a new survival co-op game

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is full of classic charm with a survival twist as players craft, gather, and most importantly, fight dragons.
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Roborock supercharges smart home connectivity in its smart vacs

Roborock is expanding Matter support on its latest lineup of smart vacs.
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No joke: Rick and Morty announces season 8 premiere date

Amid an endless tidal wave of April Fools Pranks, one announcement seems to be true: Rick and Morty is coming back May 25.