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Your Prince of Persia remake is dead, Ubisoft is reshaping its lineup

The Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake canceled news is now official. Ubisoft has confirmed it has discontinued the long-delayed remake, closing the door on a modern take of the 2003 classic after years of setbacks. The cancellation lands inside a broader shake-up at Ubisoft, one that’s meant to tighten greenlights and concentrate spending. […]
Computer, Computer Hardware, Computer Keyboard

Project Ava is an AI gaming coach that also runs your day

Razer’s Project Ava is a 5.5-inch hologram desk companion that mixes daily planning with live gaming coaching, powered in demos by xAI’s Grok. It’s targeting the second half of 2026, with a refundable $20 US reservation.
Adult, Male, Man

You can publish apps from Manus without Xcode or Android Studio

Manus is adding app publishing that aims to turn a described app into an installable mobile build, handling packaging while you finish distribution in Google Play Console or App Store Connect and TestFlight.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Your Galaxy Book6 Pro price just jumped in Korea

Samsung’s Korean pricing for the Galaxy Book6 Pro starts at 3.41M KRW, and a report calls it a 20% hike. With only premium configs shown, buyers should watch for cheaper trims and regional prices.
Lithium battery

Thinner lithium sulfur batteries could fit your devices without bulky packs

Thinner lithium sulfur batteries may be closer thanks to a foamed, protein-based binder that forms microchannels inside the cathode. A new report says those pathways survive calendering, even after heavy compression.
Pattern, Accessories, Ornament

AI resurrection can turn your grief into “spectral labor”

AI resurrection tools can make the dead “talk,” but researchers argue that comfort isn’t the point. Their “spectral labor” framework warns that voice, likeness, and emotion can be extracted and monetized without consent.
CPU pads on the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X.

Your next PC upgrade could cost more if 100% chip tariffs land

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is warning memory chipmakers that skipping US investment could mean duties up to 100%. If that turns into policy, SSD and RAM prices may climb quickly.
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You can soon ask AI about any Chrome webpage with one right-click

Chrome Canary is testing a floating Google Lens overlay that lets you ask AI about a full webpage with a single right-click, skipping text selection and opening AI Mode only when you want deeper answers.
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A Windows 11 update broke shutdowns, here’s what you should do

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band fixes via Windows Update, including KB5077744 and KB5077797.
Light, Mailbox, Laser

You can switch PS5 to Xbox in five seconds on this 3-in-1 gaming console

A YouTube builder has turned platform hopping into a button press. The Ningtendo PXBOX 5 is a 3-in-1 gaming console that combines PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2 hardware in a single tower, then lets you cycle between platforms in under five seconds. The goal is simple, stop forcing players to buy multiple machines just to […]
RTX 5070 Ti deal

NVIDIA’S RTX 5070 Ti end of life may hit you now

The RTX 5070 Ti is vanishing from shelves as ASUS moves its cards to end of life status and retailers report supply droughts. Prices are already rising in the US and Australia.
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Gigabyte says your handheld gaming PC won’t ship without a real twist

Gigabyte is considering a handheld gaming PC, but CEO Eddie Lin says it won’t launch without a clear differentiator. At CES 2026, he signaled originality comes before timing, pricing, or regions.
Accessories, Body Part, Finger

This smart ring targets your daily triggers if you get migraines

Ultrahuman Migraine PowerPlug is a new in-app feature that uses ring biometrics like sleep, HRV, stress, and movement to surface migraine insights, then guide practical routines ahead of an early 2026 rollout.
Accessories, Glasses, Person

Your Ray-Ban Meta alternative is open-source, and that changes everything

Mentra Live is a Ray-Ban Meta alternative with a rare perk, an open-source OS and a MiniApp Store. It’s limited-run, app-driven camera glasses, but real-world polish and privacy details still need proof.
A woman sitting on a bed and holding her smartphone in front of her like she's taking a selfie.

This new phone puts a mini screen next to the camera for your selfies

A new phone leak shows a mini rear display beside the camera, letting you frame selfies with the main sensor. Big battery and Android 16 are listed, but price and launch regions are still missing.
Google Pixel 10 Pro

This Pixel patent could make your phone repairs easier

Google has patented a removable battery design for foldable phones that avoids glue, aiming to improve durability and make repairs easier if the idea ever reaches a future Pixel device.
Neighborhood, Nature, Outdoors

The Forza Horizon 6 release date leak looks real, but don’t lock your plans yet

A Forza Horizon 5 pop-up hints at a mid-May 2026 Forza Horizon 6 launch, but it hasn't shown up widely. Here's why you should wait for Xbox Developer Direct on January 22.
Adult, Female, Person

Civilization VII Arcade Edition on Apple Arcade to land on your iPhone soon

Civilization VII Arcade Edition on Apple Arcade lands February 5, bringing a full-scale strategy favorite to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It’s the headline add in a four-game drop with no ads or in-app purchases.
Chatgpt

Try this two-step trick for better chatbot prompts, repeat and empathize

Two new studies point to a simple combo for better chatbot prompts, paste your request twice for straightforward tasks, then add a line of perspective taking so the AI can match your level, constraints, and preferred format.
Page, Text, Electronics

Your teen’s YouTube Shorts scrolling can now have a hard cap

YouTube now lets parents cap Shorts scrolling on supervised teen accounts, and it’s working on a zero setting that can shut the feed off. It’s a tighter, more targeted control than generic screen time.
Text, Page, Electronics

Try ChatGPT Translate if you need your message rewritten, not just translated

ChatGPT Translate looks like a familiar translator, but its best trick is what happens after the translation. One-tap rewrites kick you into ChatGPT to polish tone, while big Google-style features are still missing.
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Samsung XR smart glasses leak says you may see two versions

Samsung XR smart glasses may launch in two versions. A leak cites model numbers SM-O200P and SM-O200J, plus a 12MP autofocus camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and transition lenses on one variant.
The Galaxy S25 FE held in front of a white cushion with the words 'Galaxy AI' written on it

Your Galaxy lock screen just got hundreds of Samsung unlock animations

Samsung’s LockStar update adds a huge set of unlock animations to Galaxy phones on One UI 8.5. Version 8.5.00.8 also brings manual AOD brightness on some models, plus a few fixes.
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Leak says your entry Galaxy S26 won’t be stuck at 25W

A new tip says Galaxy S26 45W charging is coming to Samsung’s base flagship, with 45W also on S26+ and 60W on Ultra. The missing details, battery size and charger requirements, will decide how big it feels.
Electronics, Screen, Architecture

Meta’s VR gaming push is shrinking, and you’ll feel it

Meta’s VR gaming push is shrinking, and you’ll feel it. Reality Labs layoffs and the closure of the studios behind Resident Evil 4 and Deadpool point to fewer big exclusives for Quest owners.
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Your Android 17 Quick Settings could get two big upgrades

Android 17 Quick Settings may get a cleaner dual shade and an optional return to separate Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles, based on a Telegram leak that targets daily usability annoyances.
From mode from top on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Your next Galaxy Z Fold could get a 20% shallower crease

Samsung Display’s CES 2026 demo hints the Galaxy Z Fold 8 crease could be about 20% shallower. Material changes may reduce glare, but cost and a late Q1 decision could decide whether it ships.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

Your Galaxy A07 might outlast pricier phones on updates

Samsung says the Galaxy A07 will get six OS updates and six years of security support, a rare promise for an entry phone. If you keep devices for years, that’s the spec that counts.
Dell XPS 14 laptop.

Your first NVIDIA N1X laptop could come from Dell

A Dell-tested NVIDIA N1X laptop just resurfaced in a recent test record. It’s a solid hint Nvidia’s laptop processor plans are active, but Windows drivers and launch timing remain big questions.
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You might get an OpenAI ear wearable, and it’s not just earbuds

Smart Pikachu claims OpenAI is working on an OpenAI ear wearable called Sweetpea, with a behind-the-ear design and detachable parts. A schematic-style image hints it may mix listening with sensing.
Wood, Floor, Flooring

Your next retro mini PC can look like a classic PlayStation

Acemagic’s latest retro mini PC borrows from Dreamcast and PS1 design, then pairs it with AMD’s Gorgon Point platform. It looks ready for a TV stand, but price and timing are still unknown.
Closeup view of Snapdragon branding on Asus ProArt PZ13.

Snapdragon X2 Plus laptops are coming, here’s what benchmarks predict

Snapdragon X2 Plus benchmarks hint that Qualcomm’s next Windows laptop chip still trails Apple’s M4 in most CPU and GPU tests. If you’re shopping soon, wait for reviews of real retail laptops.
Child Phone Tracking

New UK under-5 screen time guidance targets passive time, what it changes for you

The UK will publish its first under-5 screen time guidance in April. It targets passive viewing after research linked very high daily use in two-year-olds with weaker vocabulary and other concerns.
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Your Android and iPhone updates could face new India security checks

India phone security rules could add a notification step before major updates and security patches ship. Companies warn that extra process can slow urgent fixes, while India continues consultations on a broader security overhaul.
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If you use Android, Windows 11’s Resume feature might get useful

Windows 11’s Resume feature may finally matter for Android users. Microsoft is outlining broader support for third party apps, which could make it easier to continue tasks on your PC with fewer dead ends.
Adult, Male, Man

Microsoft Lens is riding into the sunset, if you even remember using it

Microsoft Lens is shutting down on iOS and Android with two deadlines. It leaves app stores February 9, 2026, and stops making new scans March 9, 2026. Here’s how to prepare.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Acer still won’t tell you the Nitro Blaze handheld release date

Acer spent CES 2026 showing off monitors, laptops, and other hardware in Las Vegas. What it didn’t show was just as telling. There was no sign of the Nitro Blaze handheld gaming PCs it has teased for more than a year. If you’re waiting for the Acer Nitro Blaze handheld release date before you buy […]
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

Want softer Switch 2 controllers? Nintendo’s new Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 colors are next

Nintendo is adding Light Purple and Light Green Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 colors, launching February 12, 2026. US orders are live at $99.99, while the UK listing at £74.99 is sold out.