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Kevin Joyce launched Evolution Publishing to help VR studios survive market difficulties until mainstream adoption. He believes Meta's shift from VR to mobile gaming will benefit indie developers by reducing competition.
The National Videogame Museum acquired the MSF-1, the oldest known prototype of the mythical Nintendo PlayStation console that emerged from a brief 1990s collaboration between Sony and Nintendo. When Nintendo abandoned the...
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo has generated massive social media buzz by delivering what netbooks promised but never achieved - an affordable, high-quality laptop for everyone. Unlike the underpowered, poorly-built netbooks of 2008...
YouTube hosts billions of videos but doesn't allow flexible offline downloads without a $15/month Premium subscription that restricts files to the platform. 4K Video Downloader Plus offers a free alternative that downloads videos...
The iPhone 17e features 8GB RAM and A19 chip with 4-core GPU, meeting Apple Intelligence requirements. Pre-orders are available with launch on Wednesday, March 11.
Google now displays Play Store warnings for Android apps that drain excessive battery through background activity. These problematic apps may also be excluded from recommendations to encourage developers to fix the issue.
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Windows Central, a pro-Windows website, surprisingly endorsed Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo as a serious threat to Microsoft's laptop market. The site argues this affordable MacBook arrives at the perfect time when Windows 11's...
Microsoft Executive Vice President Asha Sharma announced that the company's next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will "play your Xbox and PC games," suggesting Microsoft plans to abandon its traditional walled...
A firefighting robot that can withstand temperatures up to 1,472 degrees Fahrenheit is now patrolling South Korean disaster zones, built to enter blazes too dangerous for human firefighters. Hyundai's Unmanned Firefighting Robot,...
SpaceX plans its first Starship launch in four to six weeks, testing an upgraded third-generation prototype. The company aims for operational flights by early 2027 and envisions space-based AI data centers.
Google settled with Epic Games by cutting Play Store commissions to 20% and making alternative app stores easier to install. These changes roll out globally by 2027, allowing Fortnite's return to Google Play.
DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 adds physical controls like a zoom rocker and joystick, replacing touchscreen-only navigation. It shoots 4K at 120fps with better low-light performance, priced $599-$749 for March 2026 launch.
Ziff Davis sold its Connectivity division, including Speedtest and Downdetector, to Accenture for $1.2 billion cash. This represents a massive return after buying Speedtest's parent Ookla for just $15 million in 2014.
SingleFile is a web extension that saves complete web pages into single HTML files, preserving all content including images, styles, and formatting. The tool works across major browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge,...
Apple has grown frustrated with the perception that the "efficiency" cores in their M-series processors are weak, prompting a marketing shift to emphasize performance over power savings. Despite Apple executives repeatedly...
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted TerraPower its first construction approval in nearly a decade to build an innovative nuclear reactor in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company's Natrium design uses liquid sodium...
Despite widespread fears about robots taking jobs, historical patterns show automation actually creates more employment opportunities than it eliminates. The textile industry's mechanization led to explosive demand for clothing...
Nintendo celebrates Mario Day on March 10 by adding three retro games to Nintendo Switch Online: Mario's Tennis and Mario Clash for Virtual Boy, plus Mario Vs. Donkey Kong for Game Boy Advance. These titles require the Expansion...
A developer known as LuckyBor has created a fully functional DIY smartphone using an ESP32-S3 microcontroller instead of traditional Android or iOS systems. The homemade device features 4G connectivity, calling and texting...
A parent concerned about children's gaming addiction built a custom 48x32 LED game computer using six 32x8 LED displays, an Arduino R4, and laser-cut housing to encourage creation over consumption. The large-format display...
Apple introduced the $599 MacBook Neo as its new entry-level laptop, replacing the 13-inch MacBook Air with a colorful design available in silver, indigo, blush, and citrus. The laptop uses an A18 Pro processor with reduced...
Apple's new MacBook Neo offers a colorful, entry-level laptop alternative featuring an A18 Pro iPhone chip instead of the typical M-series processor found in other MacBooks. Starting at $599, the Neo includes unique design...
Google will release new Chrome versions every two weeks starting September 2026, doubling the current monthly schedule to deliver security and performance updates faster.
At just two inches thick, Samsung's new Spatial Signage displays are creating three-dimensional visuals that seem to float in mid-air without requiring any special glasses. The technology relies on Samsung's patented 3D Plate...