YouTube has rolled out a long-requested update that allows users to completely turn off the Shorts feed within the app. This is a significant UI change for viewers who prefer traditional long-form content over the TikTok-style vertical video format.

Early gaming tests of the Snapdragon X2 Elite show it running Red Dead Redemption 2 at over 60 FPS, indicating a massive performance jump for Windows on ARM. This hardware could significantly narrow the gap between ARM-based laptops and traditional x86 gaming systems.

Parks Associates also reports that 33% of subs said they liked the idea of having their content aggregated into one place

Valve is reportedly testing a built-in 30-day price history feature for the Steam store to help gamers identify misleading discounts. This native transparency tool would reduce the reliance on third-party price trackers for PC and Steam Deck users.

Amazon has officially released a new Fire TV Stick HD which marks a significant shift as it runs on the company's new in-house 'Vega' operating system instead of Android. This move could have major implications for sideloading and the broader Fire TV ecosystem that Lon frequently covers.

A major price hike is hitting flash storage, with some SD cards and USB drives jumping over 100% in cost due to AI-driven chip shortages. This is a crucial 'buyer beware' topic for Lon's audience, who rely on these for cameras, SBCs, and portable consoles.

Motorola has sought a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from publishing or sharing what it describes as false or defamatory content about its products, including reviews, videos, comments, and boycott campaigns.

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Counterfeit versions of the high-end Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD have been identified, featuring convincing packaging but inferior performance. A PSA-style video on how to identify these fakes would be highly valuable for Lon's hardware-focused viewership.