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Tank 3 Pro in someone's hand.

Move over iPhone, here’s a phone with a massive battery and built-in projector

8849's Tank 3 Pro comes with a massive battery, more RAM than most gaming laptops, and a battery that lasts a week.
Mobile News
Copilot Age of Empires

Copilot for Gaming is like Xbox’s Nintendo tip line, but for AI

Xbox has announced Copilot for Gaming, an AI assistant that can download games on request, provide tips, and much more.
Gaming News
A person playing a game on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Google is about to completely change Android gaming

Google is changing mobile gaming on Android in a big way with performance optimization, ray tracing, and numerous additions to the library.
Gaming News
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in front of case.

Samsung’s next headphones could be coming for Shokz

Samsung reportedly has a new pair of headphones in development that could be set to take on the bone-conduction market.
Audio / Video News
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Concerns over AI threaten to extend current video game acting strike

More concerns over AI threaten to extend the SAG-AFTRA voice actor strike if an agreement can't be reached between the union and video game studios.
Gaming News
A palworld person sitting at a campfire in Palworld.

Palworld is finally getting one of its most requested features this month

Crossplay is finally coming to Palworld. Later this month, you'll be able to play with friends on any platform.
Gaming News
DIGIT sensors mounted on a robot hand manipulating glass marbles.

Gemini might soon drive futuristic robots that can do your chores

Gemini Robotics is a Google initiative aimed at connecting AI with robotics to create truly general-purpose machines.
Mobile News
Apple Intelligence & Siri screen on an iPhone 16 Pro

Apple’s forcing your iPhone to turn Apple Intelligence on again

The latest iOS update turned Apple Intelligence back on for most users, so you'll need to disable it again if you prefer an AI-free phone.
Mobile News
HTC Wildfire E5 Plus

HTC quietly launches a sub-$100 smartphone with a lot of compromises

HTC released the Wildfire E5 Plus with little to no fanfare, but this budget handset gets the job done for an impressively low price.
Mobile News
The colorful main cast of characters in Chrono Trigger.

Chrono Trigger anniversary announcement stokes hopes for a remake

Square Enix has teased more projects related to the world of Chrono Trigger, stirring hope for a remake but promising nothing.
Gaming News
Comcast

Your Xfinity internet might have just doubled in speed — for free

Comcast announced a free-of-charge speed increase for more than 20 million customers on top of several other new perks.
Computing News
The Wind Down feature on TikTok.

TikTok will interrupt teens’ late-night doomscrolling with calming music

Any teen TikTokkers browsing after 10PM will now receive a reminder to breathe and wind down accompanied by soft music.
Mobile News
Apple Arcade splash screne on iPhone 14 Pro

The first Katamari Damacy game in eight years is coming to Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is getting six new games on April 3, including the first Katamari Damacy title in eight years and a brand-new Space Invaders.
Gaming News
Apple HomeKit app on smartphone.

The next iOS update might force you to upgrade Apple Home

The next iOS update might force HomeKit users to update to the latest Home app architecture or lose support, according to code unearthed in the iOS 18.4 beta.
Mobile News
Woman with her phone using her Chromecast on her TV.

Is your Chromecast down? Google is already working on a fix

If your Chromecast stopped working over the weekend, don't worry. Google is aware of the issue and is already working on a fix to restore streaming.
Mobile News
Mario and friends zip through a race course in Mario Kart 8.

This 2,000 piece Mario Kart Lego set looks like a must-have for fans

Nintendo just revealed a nearly 2,000 piece Mario Kart Lego set that brings Mario and his iconic kart right into your living room.
Gaming News
Sam Bridges walks on a ridge in front of the moon.

You can wear the Death Stranding 2 watch, but it costs three PS5s

Hamilton has partnered with Kojima to produce a limited-edition Death Stranding 2 watch. It looks great, but carries a hefty price tag.
Gaming News
A person holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Is your Google Pixel display a little wonky? Good news: There’s a fix

The latest Google Pixel update seems to have introduced a display bug that results in unstable brightness levels while watching videos.
Mobile News
Person holding Samsung Galaxy smartphone showing Google Play Store.

Google removed a useful but little-known Play Store feature

You once could share apps directly from the Google Play Store, but the Store's most recent update canned this feature.
Mobile News
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You can return faulty Retroid Pocket Minis until March 14, but there’s a catch

If your Retroid Pocket Mini screen doesn't display properly, you can return it until March 14 — but only if you're among the first 200 to reach out.
Gaming News
The Switch 2 next to a TV with Mario Kart.

Nintendo Switch 2 FCC filings suggest Amiibos are here to stay

Recent FCC filings give us a better idea of what to expect from the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, including Wi-Fi 6 and NFC support.
Gaming News
Pouring lava on Zeds in Killing Floor 3.

After a rocky beta, Tripwire has delayed Killing Floor 3 indefinitely

Tripwire Interactive issued a statement that it would continue to work on Killing Floor 3 and address the concerns fans raised during its closed beta.
Gaming News
AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU

AMD ramps up gaming performance with new X3D CPUs, and they’re almost here

AMD finally unveiled the pricing and availability of the long-awaited Ryzen 9 CPUs. No surprise: they're priced the same as last generation, but are available soon.
Computing News
A screenshot from the now-cancelled Earthblade.

Celeste composer gives fans a new glimpse at cancelled Earthblade

Lena Raine, composer for the now-canceled Earthblade, has released the soundtrack on Bandcamp to give us a glimpse of what might have been.
Gaming News
The vertical app drawer in One UI 7.

Samsung Galaxy S25 could get a major software overhaul sooner than expected

The initial builds of Samsung's One UI 8 have been spotted on a test server, suggesting development has begun ont he next iteration of the software.
Mobile News
The side of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The Galaxy 25 Edge shares a design element with the S25 Ultra

The latest renders of the Galaxy S25 Edge give us a better idea of its display and bezel size.
Mobile News
The PeckPerk Smart Bird feeder blends in with the nature around it.

The PeckPert Smart Bird Feeder is both inviting and squirrel-proof

The PeckPert Smart Bird Feeder lets you enjoy birdwatching straight from your phone, with built-in protections against pesky squirrels.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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The Ayaneo Pocket Micro is about as old school as handhelds get

The Ayaneo Pocket Micro Classic is a new handheld that captures the spirit of retro gaming in a comfortable, portable way.
Gaming News
A PS5 Pro sits on a table with a DualSense.

You can now rent a PlayStation 5 from PlayStation Direct for the price of a sandwich

A new rental program makes the PlayStation 5 accessible to a wider number of players at a much lower overall cost.
Gaming News
Texting over T-Mobile direct-to-cell satellite network on a phone.

Tired of your carrier? T-Mobile will pay you up to $3,200 to switch

T-Mobile will pay up to $800 per line for up to four lines for anyone that wants to jump ship from their current carrier.
Mobile News
Someone holding a Pixel 9 Pro, running the Google Photos app.

Google Photo power users will love this leaked new feature

A potentially new feature has been found hidden in the code of Google Photos, and it could make sorting through duplicate images a lot easier.
Mobile News
The iPhone 16e display

An iPhone 17e may be in the cards, but will we ever see an iPhone 18e?

A report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, backed by a tip from a proven leaker, suggests the iPhone 17e is more than mere possibility.
Mobile News
Two men browse the soon to be defunct Wii U eShop.

In the Switch’s final days, Nintendo finally gets serious about eShop moderation

The Nintendo eShop has never been the most user-friendly, but the recent disappearance of a spate of adult-oriented games suggests moderation might improve.
Gaming News
PlayStation 3.

Surprising PS3 update just dropped – you’ll need it if you want to keep playing

Sony just dropped a surprise PlayStation 3 update, nearly two decades after the console first hit shelves.
Gaming News
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