Technology
Sega bets on influencers after hit games underperform
Sega is overhauling its marketing strategy, shifting to influencers and fandom-driven promotion after two well-reviewed 2025 games missed sales targets despite strong launch numbers.
Blue Reflection Quartet Preorders Live
Blue Reflection Quartet digital pre-orders are now live with a new trailer, pricing, and bonus details revealed.
Samsung OLED Wins Best TV Under $1,000
Consumer Reports names Samsung’s QN65S84FA the top 65-inch OLED TV under $1,000, outperforming rivals in picture quality and sound.
Lost Sub Reveals Hidden Ice Shapes
A lost underwater robot mapped strange ice formations beneath Antarctica’s Dotson Ice Shelf, revealing how warm currents accelerate melting — critical data now guiding sea-level forecasts.
Mistbound: Guild Wars Goes Digital
ArenaNet and bilibili unveil Mistbound, a strategic digital collectible card game set in the Guild Wars universe, blending lore, dynamic movement, and commander-based tactics.
Guild Wars Expands Into CCG With Mistbound
Mistbound brings the Guild Wars universe to collectible cards with dynamic battlefield mechanics and cross-company collaboration between ArenaNet, bilibili, and NC.
This $389 Router Just Beat TP-Link and Netgear
The Asus ROG Strix GS-BE12000 is Consumer Reports' top-rated single-unit router, delivering 12,000Mbps and full-home coverage.
Steam Machine Preorders Soon?
A new leak suggests Valve's Steam Machine could open for pre-orders as soon as June 30, 2026, with review embargoes lifting around the same time.
Android’s New App Verification Rolls Out This Fall
Google confirms Android developer verification is on track for September, with auto-install of the Verifier service now rolling out.
MSI Claw Priced at $1,800
MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI Plus handheld costs $1,800, with marketing lead warning of further price hikes ahead.
Shinobi Returns in September
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance launches on Switch 2 this September with new physical edition and SEGA crossover content.
Gemini Live Remembers Your Past Chats
Google’s Gemini Live now uses past chat memory and Connected Apps data to deliver more personalized responses in ongoing conversations.
Nintendo Fixes Decade-Old eShop Lag
Nintendo's June 2026 update brings a faster, better eShop to the original Switch, finally addressing long-standing speed complaints.
Google Photos AI Edits Go Global
Google Photos’ AI-powered 'Edit with Ask Photos' rolls out to Germany, UK, France, Spain, and Italy, bringing text-based photo editing to more users.
Ex-PlayStation Chief Slams Xbox Vision
Former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden criticizes Xbox's direction, saying Microsoft misunderstands the gaming industry's creative heartbeat.
Switch OS Gets Major Update
Nintendo releases firmware 22.5.0 with eShop redesign, accessibility upgrades, and playback controls for Switch and Switch 2.
8TB SSD for PS5 Fits 200 Games
SanDisk launches a PlayStation 5-compatible 8TB SSD—fast, licensed, and nearly $3K.
Switch 2 Adds Dutch, Russian Support
Nintendo's Switch 2 receives system update 22.5.0, adding Dutch and Russian language support for accessibility features and improving user experience.
Apple Unifies Private Email Domains
Apple is merging its private email domains under private.icloud.com later this summer, affecting new addresses for Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email.
Apple Unifies Privacy Email Domains
Apple is merging Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email under one domain—private.icloud.com—simplifying backend systems for developers and users.
Mistfall Hunter Beta Goes Live
Mistfall Hunter's open beta is now live on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring a new playable class, map, boss, and limited-time event.
iOS 27 beta is unusually stable
The first iOS 27 developer beta shows surprising stability, hinting Apple had working versions of its AI features long before WWDC.
OneXPlayer Launches Intel-Powered Handhelds
OneXPlayer unveils two new gaming handhelds powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme APU, including the X2 and Apex Air with swappable battery design.
Sony’s $3.6B Bungie Buy Was a Rescue
Former Bungie community manager claims Sony's $3.6B acquisition was an emergency rescue as the studio faced collapse — now backed by Sony's own $765M write-down.
Nintendo’s Palworld lawsuit nears end
Nintendo’s legal battle against Palworld’s makers is ending with little to show, as a $30K payout looms and the game stays online.
Shader stutter fix now live for AMD
Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery is now widely available for AMD Radeon GPUs via Xbox app, cutting load times by up to 95%—Nvidia support arrives later this year.
Onimusha Returns with Gritty Swordplay
Onimusha: Way of the Sword sets a dark fantasy tone for Nintendo Switch 2 with 30fps performance, Mifune-inspired Musashi, and a 2026 release.
iOS 27 Adds Siri App
iOS 27 introduces a standalone Siri app with chat history, cross-device sync, and AI-powered personal context.
Kingdom Hearts Switch 2 file sizes revealed
File sizes for Kingdom Hearts I, II, and III on Switch 2 have been revealed, with the largest title requiring over 54GB of storage.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Launches Sept 17
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches September 17, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring four hero paths and expanded base-city gameplay in Dagsion.
Valve Ends Physical Steam Gift Cards
Valve is discontinuing physical Steam gift cards by end of 2026 due to widespread scam activity, but digital and existing cards remain valid.
Telegram’s Smartwatch Comeback
Telegram relaunches smartwatch apps and adds AI group moderation and rich bot features.
Starfield Patch Targets PS5 Crashes
A new Starfield patch for PS5 finally fixes the persistent crashing issue during planetary exploration, two months after launch.
Palworld Patent Case Narrowed
Nintendo and Pokémon Co.'s patent case against Palworld now focuses only on pre-2026 versions, sparing current and future releases.
Pokémon Go Data Powers Military AI
Pokémon Go player scans helped train AI now being used to guide military drones in areas where GPS doesn’t work.
Apple’s AI gives photos superpowers
Apple’s iOS 27 adds AI photo tools that expand, reframe, and clean images—with limits to protect authenticity.
You Can Now Shape Your Instagram Feed
Instagram expands algorithm controls, letting users personalize topic preferences — but not the ability to prioritize posts from followed accounts.
Alien: Isolation 2 Brings Horror to the Outdoors
Alien: Isolation 2 shifts from claustrophobic station to hostile planet, but keeps the tension high in its survival horror gameplay.
iPhone 17 misses out on advanced Siri AI
The base iPhone 17 lacks the 12GB RAM needed for Apple’s most advanced Siri AI features in iOS 27, including expressive voices and polished dictation.
Logitech’s new folding mouse fits in your pocket
Logitech’s new Mobi Fold is a compact, foldable mouse designed for travelers who want precision without bulk.
