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Roku is reportedly exploring a sale, and its 100 million users are the biggest prize

Roku is reportedly exploring a potential sale as media and technology companies eye its massive streaming audience and growing advertising business.
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Apple skipped Siri AI model choices at WWDC, but they may still arrive with iOS 27

Apple reportedly has hidden support for multiple third-party AI models in iOS 27, potentially letting Siri work with services beyond ChatGPT.
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A customizable camera app is still on the table, but Apple could be saving it for the iPhone 18

Apple reportedly has a customizable Camera app ready internally, but the feature may not launch until the iPhone 18 Pro arrives next year.
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Best laptops coming in 2026 after Computex

From RTX Spark powerhouses to affordable AI PCs, these are the most exciting laptops announced at Computex 2026 that are worth waiting for in 2026.
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The Biggest PC hardware trends from Computex 2026

From AI-powered laptops and ARM processors to smarter gaming monitors and next-gen handhelds, here are the biggest PC hardware trends from Computex 2026 that will shape the future of computing.
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From Handhelds to Monitors, these were the biggest glow-ups at Computex 2026

After going hands-on at Computex 2026, these four tech categories stood out for redefining monitors, handheld gaming, creator laptops, and ARM computing with meaningful innovations.
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The FBI secretly built an entire fake town just to practice cyberattacks

The FBI has revealed a 22,000-square-foot replica town in Alabama designed to simulate real-world cyberattacks, helping agents investigate ransomware, digital forensics, and attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Nvidia’s RTX Spark made me hate content creation a little less

After seeing NVIDIA RTX Spark in action at Computex 2026, I'm convinced its AI-powered editing tools could save creators hours by eliminating video editing's most repetitive tasks.
MiniLED vs OLED Hands On Computex 2026

I tried Acer’s new 5K MiniLED Gaming monitor, and OLED kept popping into my head

Hands-on with the Acer Nitro XV345CKR P reveals a bold take on MiniLED gaming monitors, balancing 5K clarity, HDR brilliance, and versatility against OLED's undeniable appeal.
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Google built an AI that can see football plays before they happen

Google DeepMind has unveiled TacticAI, an AI system developed alongside Liverpool FC that can predict football player movement up to eight seconds in advance while also generating tactical recommendations for set pieces.
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Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme could be the plot twist handheld gaming needed

I went hands-on with Intel's Arc G3 Extreme-powered MSI Claw and Acer Predator Atlas at Computex, and the future of handheld gaming looks seriously promising.
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Apple’s new AI photo tool can literally change where the camera was standing

Apple has unveiled Spatial Reframing for the Photos app, an Apple Intelligence feature that can virtually reposition the camera and intelligently generate missing parts of an image.
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Apple Intelligence is coming to Safari with smarter tabs, custom extensions, and password fixes

Apple has announced new Apple Intelligence features for Safari, including AI-powered tab organization, custom extension creation, webpage monitoring, and automatic password updates.
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Unreal Engine 6 is officially here, but I’m still holding my breath

Unreal Engine 6 is finally official with Rocket League leading the charge, but after UE5’s optimization struggles, there’s good reason for gamers to stay cautious.
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HP’s new RTX 5070 laptop feels like the sweet spot between thin and bulky

HP has launched the new HyperX Omen 15 gaming laptop in the US, offering AMD and Intel variants paired with RTX 5070 graphics and a compact 15-inch design.
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X wants to stop creators from farming stolen viral clips for easy money

X is cracking down on repost accounts and content thieves by reducing payouts and shifting engagement credit back toward original creators.
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Romantic AI bots continue to ruin lives, and the latest horror story is simply shocking

A disturbing new report details how a man’s emotional attachment to a customized AI chatbot spiraled into obsession, delusion, hospitalization, and financial ruin.
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Trump Mobile is investigating how the embarassing customer data leaked happened

Trump Mobile is investigating a potential customer data exposure after names, addresses, phone numbers, and preorder details were reportedly left accessible online.
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Starbucks kills AI manager tool because it wasn’t doing as good a job as a human

Starbucks is scrapping its AI-powered inventory tool across North America after the system reportedly struggled with frequent counting and labeling errors.
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Google is not killing your old and aging Chromecast, after all

Google says the casting issues affecting older Chromecast devices have now been resolved after users feared the company had quietly killed support for the aging hardware.
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All cross-platform games (PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2, PC)

A lot of games support cross-platform play now, but it's hard finding all of them in one spot. We did the digging to make a list of all cross-platform games.
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PlayStation State of Play returns June 2 with Marvel’s Wolverine leading the lineup

Sony has officially announced a new PlayStation State of Play showcase for June 2, featuring over 60 minutes of PS5 game reveals and a fresh look at Marvel’s Wolverine.
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Sony no longer wants “PlayStation exclusive” games to get a PC launch

Sony is reportedly scaling back PC releases for major single-player PlayStation games, signaling a major shift in strategy after years of PC expansion.
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Japan built robot wolves to thwart bear attack, and they’re flying off the shelves

Japan’s bizarre “Monster Wolf” robot deterrents are seeing soaring demand as the country struggles with record bear sightings and attacks.
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OpenAI is giving ChatGPT Plus subcription to a whole country

OpenAI has partnered with Malta to provide nationwide access to ChatGPT Plus, marking one of the company’s most ambitious government AI rollouts yet.
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Kenya tells Microsoft that $1 billion AI data center would gulp half the country’s electricity

Kenya has reportedly raised concerns over Microsoft’s planned $1 billion AI data center, warning that the project could consume a massive chunk of the country’s electricity supply.
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Amazon employees are doing fake tasks because they’re forced to use more AI and show it

Amazon employees are reportedly using AI for unnecessary tasks to inflate internal usage metrics as companies continue aggressively pushing workplace AI adoption.
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California wants to stop publishers from killing online games, and it just made some progress

California’s Protect Our Games Act has cleared another major hurdle, pushing publishers closer to preserving online games after server shutdowns.
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Mozilla is fighting a losing battle to prove VPNs are essential privacy tools for everyone

Mozilla is warning UK regulators against undermining VPNs, arguing they remain essential privacy and security tools as restrictions grow worldwide.
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ASUS ROG’s first DDR5 memory kit looks fast, flashy, and absurdly expensive

ASUS ROG has launched its first-ever DDR5 desktop memory kit, featuring 48GB capacity, DDR5-6000 speeds, and premium enthusiast-focused specs.
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Edifier’s new budget headphones put song lyrics on the earcups and I’m confused

Edifier has launched the Auro Ace budget headphones with a customizable dot-matrix display that can show synced lyrics and animations in real time.
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Assassin’s Creed Hexe leak predicts the return of a legendary hero and I can’t wait for it

New Assassin’s Creed Hexe leaks suggest Ezio Auditore could return as a mentor figure tied to protagonist Anika and the Auditore bloodline.
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I’m still not sold on a disc-less Xbox, but Project Helix feels inevitable now

Leaks tied to Xbox Project Helix suggest Microsoft may launch its next-gen console without a disc drive, alongside a possible Disc2Digital program.
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Mortal Kombat 2 understands fan-service better than storytelling

Mortal Kombat 2 delivers brutal fatalities and fan-service galore, but rushed storytelling and underused characters stop this sequel from landing a true Flawless Victory.
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Tesla’s latest Cybertruck recall sounds almost comical

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks after discovering a defect that could cause wheels to detach while driving, marking another bizarre chapter for the EV pickup.
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Fake DDR5 RAM sticks are now using plastic chips to fool buyers

Counterfeit DDR5 RAM sticks with fake labels and even dummy plastic chips are reportedly flooding PC markets amid rising memory prices.
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A top Kindle rival is getting jazzy with the looks and you’ll probably want this e-reader

The upcoming Onyx Boox Poke 7 series brings a fresh, stylish design to the e-reader market while continuing to challenge Kindle with Android flexibility.
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macOS 27 to refine the Liquid Glass design approach, but nothing too dramatic

Apple is reportedly refining the Liquid Glass interface in macOS 27 to improve readability, transparency effects, and overall usability without major design changes.