New details suggest that Qualcomm's mysterious 'Calypso' codename refers to a processor being developed for upcoming Googlebooks (the successor to Chromebooks).
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto says the console power race is over. He says gamers care less about hardware specs and more about the quality of the games and experiences consoles have to offer. This certainly aligns with the very incremental transition from the Switch 1 to the Switch 2 and the much longer lifespan of the current console generation.
Google's Gemini Spark agent has gained the ability to open Chrome and utilize saved accounts and passwords for automation tasks. What could go wrong? :)
Nintendo Wire has a great story about a case of 97 individually wrapped, Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt combo carts found sitting in a retro shop's storeroom. Collectors are excited as these carts are a never before seen variant of the pack-in combo game.
Reports suggest AMD is planning a minimum 10% price increase for its GPU and memory bundles following similar moves by Nvidia.
Leaked information suggests Lenovo is developing a new line of 'Googlebooks,' including traditional laptops and 2-in-1 form factors. This comes after Google announced the Android powered PCs a few months ago that will eventually replace ChromeOS.
Microsoft is prioritizing optimizations to make Windows 11 perform better on systems with only 8GB of RAM. I remember when Windows 10 came out and how well it ran on cheap tablets with 2 gigs!
A day late and a few Ethereum coins short ... Ubisoft is ending support for Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, its NFT game.
Amazon says a portion of its $600 million tariff refund will be passed on to customers in limited cases. While the details sound narrow, some customers who had tariff charges passed onto them will get something back from the retailer. This is one of the few cases I've found where a company is actually returning some funds to customers.
What's Going on with Shipping looks at the challenges of towing Starship 40 from the Indian Ocean. Unlike prior Starships, it didn't explode when it hit the water.
TSA caught a traveler with a number of stolen Civil War cannonballs in his luggage!
Microsoft is working on a significant update to the Windows 11 right-click context menu to address long-standing user complaints about speed and clutter. The update aims to make the UI more responsive and easier to navigate.
Tecno has showcased a concept smartphone that eliminates display bezels entirely. While only a concept for now, it demonstrates the engineering direction for future edge-to-edge mobile displays.
A viral breakdown over printer errors highlights ongoing consumer frustration with DRM that prevents the use of third-party ink. This article explores the 'official ink only' locks that render hardware useless even when cartridges are full.
Apple TV+ has reported record-breaking viewership numbers as the company's incoming leadership pledges continued high-level investment in original content. I am loving all of the great sci-fi popping up on Apple TV+. What are you watching?
The FCC is investigating recent transactions where major network affiliations like CBS and ABC were moved between stations to potentially bypass ownership caps. Chairman Brendan Carr has described the situation as a 'Wild West' environment that requires regulatory scrutiny.
Techspot says that GPU prices remain inflated, but have been "surprisingly stable." They look a Nvidia, AMD and Intel prices across ten different countries in this analysis.
While fans of physical media are loud, clearly Sony's data tells them there's very little financial downside to ending distributing games on disc. Unfortunately many consumers don't see value in owning something anymore.. Sad..
Xiaomi has introduced the SkyNomad, a full-size hybrid SUV with an eye-catching claimed range figure.
Google is testing a faster Chrome patch cadence while also claiming AI-assisted work helped fix over a thousand security bugs across two releases.