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Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows
Microsoft has started testing another handheld-friendly addition to its Xbox app, allowing PC gamers to quickly install and launch third-party apps like browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. A new “My apps” feature is being tested in the Xbox app for Windows 11, and it looks like another way to avoid having to launch […]
Longtime Bungie head Pete Parsons steps down
Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has announced that he’s leaving the company one decade after taking on the role. In an update on Thursday, Parsons wrote that he has “decided to pass the torch” to longtime Bungie developer Justin Truman. Parsons has worked at Bungie for over 20 years and led the studio through the launch […]
Microsoft’s new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls
The NFL and Microsoft have extended their arrangement that makes Surface tablets a familiar fixture on gameday sidelines, but naturally, now there’s an AI-powered twist on top. While Tom Brady is no longer actively putting those slates in danger of destruction, they do have something to offer to coaches and players. Microsoft touts a GitHub […]
Google says a typical AI text prompt only uses 5 drops of water — experts say that’s misleading
Amid a fierce debate about the environmental toll of artificial intelligence, Google released a new study that says its Gemini AI assistant only uses a minimal amount of water and energy for each text prompt. But experts say that the tech giant's claims are misleading. Google estimates that a median Gemini text prompt uses up […]
Honor’s new flip phone will go with your Jimmy Choos
Honor has launched a new flip phone today, the Magic V Flip 2, and it arrives with a sparkly special edition in partnership with fashion designer Jimmy Choo. The former Huawei subsidiary has partnered with Choo before, for last year’s V Flip, and has kept to a similar formula this year, swapping glittery green for […]
VERDY Introduces “Vear” Beats Pill Speaker Holder
SummaryJapanese artist VERDY partnered with Beats to design a speaker holder, introducing a new character, "Vear," which holds the Beats Pill in its mouth.The Vear Beats Pill holder, retailing for $500 USD in a bundle, will be released on August 21 at Dover Street Market London.Japanese artist and designer VERDY has partnered with Beats to design a speaker holder, depicting a newcomer to his repertoire of cartoonish characters.Known for his nostalgic illustration style, VERDY introduces the first re-imagined Pill Character for the new Beats Pill. In line with his tradition of V-named creatures like Vick and Visty, Vear evokes friendly and mischievous cartoon characters. Holding the audio brand's latest Beats Pill model inside its mouth, the collectible figurine was conceived by the Girls D...
Sony Announces Price Hike For PlayStation 5 Consoles In The U.S., Gamers Blame Donald Trump
It was only a matter of time. Sony is the latest company to raise the price of their video game consoles as economic uncertainty persists due to Donald Trump's unnecessary trade war.
Today is your last chance to grab a PS5 before Sony’s price hikes go into effect
Sony announced a $50 price increase on all PlayStation 5 “slim” models in the US starting tomorrow, August 21st. The upcoming prices for a PS5 Digital Edition, the standard PS5, and the PS5 Pro are $499.99, $549.99, and $749.99, respectively; however, you can avoid paying the higher prices by picking up a PS5 at Amazon, […]
Made By Google 2025 Announces Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro Fold & More
The annual Made By Google event kicked off in Brooklyn, N.Y. on August 20, announced the new Pixel 10 smartphone and more.
Here’s everything you need to know about preordering the new Google Pixel phones
Google announced its entire Pixel 10 generation of phones at a jam-packed Made for Google event this week. The familiar four-phone lineup includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. All of them have received processor bumps and other technical improvements, along with a commitment by Google […]
How Google’s new Pixel 10 phones compare to one another on paper
At its latest Made by Google event, the search giant officially revealed four new phones: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. That's a lot of devices, especially when you consider the different colors and storage configurations. And we can't forget about the Pixel 9A from April, […]
Hyperkin’s DualSense-inspired Xbox controller is finally launching this fall
There’s good news if you’re an Xbox gamer who’s longingly stared at the sleeker design of Sony’s DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5. After revealing the final form of its Competitor gamepad at CES 2025, Hyperkin has announced it will be available sometime in October for $49.99 in black and white color options for North […]
