The Nvidia Shield TV streaming media player is much loved by enthusiasts, and rightfully so. The original version was released over ten years ago and remains a very capable device today, thanks to its overpowered hardware for the time and ongoing software updates that are still going strong to this...

Plex has introduced a new 5-year subscription option following a very large increase in the price of its lifetime Plex Pass. This is relevant to Lon's audience because Plex remains a core platform for home media servers, OTA DVR users, and cord cutters weighing long-term platform costs.

The GMK EVO-X3 has gone on sale as a compact but extremely high-end mini PC built around AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395, with configurations reaching 128GB of RAM. Coverage from two outlets also highlights how expensive this Strix Halo-class system is, making it an interesting example of how far mini PCs are pushing into workstation territory.

Nintendo reportedly revised the European Switch 2 and some accessories to meet new repairability rules, with a notable change being a user-replaceable battery. At the same time, the original Switch family is being phased out in Europe, making this a meaningful hardware and market transition Lon could discuss.

Publicly, the Trump administration is bullish about AI. Privately, some of its analysts are weighing AI against the dotcom bust.

Agility Robotics, maker of the humanoid robot Digit, is reportedly going public via SPAC and distancing itself from consumer home-robot expectations. The business move matters, but so does the product positioning: it highlights where humanoid robotics may actually find near-term use cases.

Supported by U.S. intelligence, Vietnamese police have dismantled a massive network of over 100 pirate sites.

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License plate tracking tool HaveIBeenFlocked.com lets you check if law enforcement searched your plate in Flock Safety's nationwide database.

The Smithsonian's 'Starstruck' VR exhibit lets participants move through an immersive space experience including the Big Bang, the Sun, and a black hole. It's not a home gadget, but it is a notable VR use case that could interest Lon from the perspective of how institutions are deploying immersive tech.

Bigme introduced a large 25.3-inch color E Ink monitor with a 3200 x 1800 resolution and support for 4,096 colors, while reportedly targeting refresh performance up to 60 FPS. That's an unusual display category with strong novelty value for Lon, especially if it can make E Ink practical for more than static reading workloads.