Gadgets
Why these Presidents Day Apple deals matter Presidents Day sales are one of the earliest big retail events of the year, and this cycle includes a notable price cut: $100 off the Apple Watch Series 11. Alongside discounts on AirPods, iPads and MacBooks, the promotions present a practical moment to
Security
Why the Secure Boot certificate refresh matters Secure Boot is the firmware-level guard that prevents unsigned or tampered boot components from running. Microsoft has published a newer UEFI signing certificate (the “2023” Microsoft UEFI CA) to replace the certificates issued in 2011. That change is distributed to systems through a
Gadgets
Why this Presidents' Day sale matters Apple’s wearable lineup often stays close to list price at Apple’s own stores, so significant temporary discounts usually come from big retailers during major sale periods. This Presidents' Day weekend, the Apple Watch Series 11 has been marked down to
Games
What just happened Riot Games has announced that Akali and Senna are the next playable champions coming to 2XKO. The reveal landed alongside difficult news: roughly half of the original development team working on the fighting game has been let go. The studio’s director has since spoken with the
Games
Why Free Play Days matter Xbox Free Play Days gives subscribers a short window to download and play full retail versions of select games at no extra cost. For players this is a low-friction way to test big-budget releases and niche titles without committing money. For developers and publishers it’
Games
Stern Pinball’s latest licensed table brings two worlds together: the tactile thrill of a physical pinball machine and the character-driven joy of Pokémon. The new Pokémon pinball machine is now available to operators and collectors, and it’s built to appeal both to longtime pinball enthusiasts and to Pokémon
Research
NASA’s program to land astronauts on the Moon again has moved a critical piece of hardware closer to flight: the next-generation spacesuit intended for Artemis III has cleared a contractor-led technical review. That milestone is more than a line item in a program schedule — it reshapes development priorities across
What was reported A string of supply-chain indicators and a social-media tipster have put a new idea into the rumor mill: Apple is reportedly evaluating a clamshell, or flip-style, foldable iPhone. Unlike the larger book-style foldables that open like a small tablet, a flip phone folds vertically to offer a
* Key Takeaways: * A Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition launches tomorrow, bundling five original ports of the game. * The release includes the PlayStation, Atari Jaguar, MS‑DOS, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color versions. * It packages the original Rayman across consoles, handhelds and PC in a single release for side‑by‑
* Key Takeaways: * The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices. * This is an early release focused on testing; don’t expect major UI or feature overhauls yet. * The beta is aimed at developers and enthusiasts for compatibility checks and feedback. * Users should back up data and prepare
* Key Takeaways: * Counterpoint analysts say 2026 will be a new chapter for the foldable smartphone market, with book-style designs becoming the backbone of the segment. * Improvements in design, durability, software optimization and pricing are expected to broaden appeal beyond early adopters. * The shift could reshape product lineups, carrier offers and
* Key Takeaways: * A leaked early One UI 9 build surfaces a Samsung foldable codenamed or labeled “Wide Fold.” * The inner screen appears to use a near-16:10 aspect ratio, making it wider than Google’s first Pixel Fold. * Wider interior panel could change how apps, multitasking, and media appear on
* Sony Group Corp. has launched a new pair of premium wireless earbuds with a retooled design. * The earbuds offer active noise cancellation (ANC) that the company says goes head to head with — and often outperforms — Apple’s AirPods Pro 3. * The update signals renewed competition in the high-end true wireless
* Google reports nation-state hackers are using Gemini AI to support reconnaissance and attacks. * Abuse includes target profiling, automated phishing kit creation, malware staging, and model-extraction attempts. * The activity raises risks: faster attack automation, lower skill barriers, and potential intellectual-property theft of models. * Defenders should tighten access controls, increase telemetry and
* New expansion announced for Diablo II adds a playable Warlock class. * Update includes new endgame content alongside the new class. * Blizzard says the Warlock will appear in other Diablo games soon. * Announcement signals Blizzard is expanding shared class presence across the Diablo franchise. Blizzard revives Diablo II with a new
* YouTube has released a native app for the Apple Vision Pro, filling a major gap in the headset’s app lineup. * The app was one of the biggest absences when Vision Pro launched in February 2024, and its arrival increases the device’s appeal for media consumption. * Native support should
* Key Takeaways: * Apple reportedly pushed the launch of its AI-powered Siri to May 2026, dashing earlier hopes for an earlier release. * Some planned Siri features have been moved further to the fall 2026 product cycle. * The delay triggered a drop in Apple stock as investors adjusted expectations. * The postponement could
* WebMCP is a new protocol Google previewed for AI agent interactions with websites. * It lets AI agents execute structured actions through browser APIs, enabling automation beyond simple page loads. * The protocol could reshape technical SEO, crawling, and indexing — and raises security and verification questions. * Developers and SEOs should prepare by
* Overwatch's new “story-driven era” launch doubled the game's release-day concurrent player record on Steam. * The shift toward narrative-focused content appears to have driven renewed interest and stronger player engagement. * The surge boosts visibility on Steam and could influence future content and monetization strategies. Why this matters