Gadgets
What changed and why it matters Samsung has introduced native compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop protocol on its Galaxy S26 series by integrating AirDrop support directly into its Quick Share feature. That means users holding an S26 can accept or discover files from nearby iPhones using the familiar AirDrop workflow,
Chips
What Intel just put on the table Intel has published official benchmark results for two new client chips: the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. According to Intel’s data, both parts deliver stronger application performance than the high-end Intel Core i9-14900K, while showing
Games
What the Xbox Partner Preview is — and why it matters Microsoft’s Xbox Partner Preview is a partner-focused showcase where third-party studios and publishers reveal upcoming titles, updates, and collaborations tied to the Xbox ecosystem. Unlike first-party showcases that highlight studio roadmaps from Microsoft-owned teams, this preview centers on external
Reviews
Why this release matters Intel's latest entry in the Arrow Lake family, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, arrives at a disruptive price point: about $200. For builders and small businesses balancing budget with capability, that MSRP changes the calculus. Historically, buying down into the sub-$250 tier
Games
Why this patch matters Pearl Abyss launched Crimson Desert to mixed reactions: an ambitious open-world action title that, in its first week, brought enthusiasm and frustration in equal measure. Players reported control friction on PC, server and stability problems, and a separate set of reactions around the studio's
Gadgets
A quick refresher: Amazon and phones Amazon first tried to own part of the mobile experience with the Fire Phone a decade ago. That experiment—high price, heavy Amazon service integration and carrier deals—didn't resonate with mainstream buyers, and the product was discontinued. Now, according to a
Software
What changed and why it matters Microsoft has begun removing or consolidating some of the Copilot-branded experiences in Windows 11. The move is aimed squarely at improving system quality: cutting down memory usage, reducing background resource contention, and addressing a number of user-facing bugs tied to the proliferation of assistant
Games
What happened NVIDIA recently unveiled DLSS 5 in a trailer that showed titles such as Resident Evil Requiem, Starfield, and Hogwarts Legacy using the new system. The demo suggested DLSS 5 does more than traditional upscaling — and that messaging, combined with limited technical detail, touched off criticism from gamers and
Chips
Why the Voodoo story still matters In the late 1990s, 3DFX’s Voodoo chips changed how PC games rendered 3D scenes. The original Voodoo appeared around 1996, followed by faster descendants (Voodoo2, Voodoo3) through the end of the decade. Their Glide API and single-purpose 3D hardware made them a favorite
Security
What happened and why it matters Security researchers have documented a new information-stealer called VoidStealer that targets Google Chrome’s encryption keys to harvest saved passwords, cookies and other browser secrets. Instead of exploiting a straightforward vulnerability in Chrome itself, the malware manipulates the browser’s runtime environment to defeat
Startups
A short history: Halide and Lux Optics Halide — the camera app known for giving iPhone users manual controls, RAW capture, and photographer-focused UI — is built by a small team under the company Lux Optics. The company also publishes Kino (a video-focused app) and Spectre (long-exposure computational photography). For years Lux
Games
A milestone that matters Capcom has reached a rare milestone: three decades of one of gaming’s defining horror franchises. Resident Evil launched in the mid-1990s and evolved from fixed-camera survival horror into a multi-decade, multi-format IP that reshaped expectations around narrative, atmosphere, and player tension. This anniversary isn'
