Games
* Key Takeaways: * EDGE’s year-end issue names Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 its Game of the Year for 2025. * Hades 2 is EDGE’s Nintendo Game of the Year; Donkey Kong Bananza ranks in the top five. * Lumines Arise picks up multiple accolades — PlayStation Game of the Year, VR Game of
Software
* Key Takeaways: * QNX now offers a Self-Hosted Developer Desktop running QNX 8.0 with an Xfce session on Wayland. * Toolchains include GCC and LLVM/Clang, plus Python and common build utilities for on-device development. * Distributed as a QEMU virtual machine (tested on Ubuntu); Raspberry Pi native image exploration is planned.
Games
* Arc System Works plans a major Version 2.0 overhaul for Guilty Gear Strive, aiming for a refreshed experience rather than small patches. * Version 2.0 will include at least one new character at launch and more fighters to arrive gradually; Jam and Robo Ky were teased. * Balance changes will
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * YouTuber Jon Prosser posted 3D renders and specs claiming to show Apple’s book-style foldable iPhone. * Prosser says the phone has a 5.5-inch external display, a 7.8-inch internal foldable screen, hole-punch cameras and a 9mm closed thickness. * The leak conflicts with other reports on external size
Gadgets
• Key takeaways • Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 2 balances style and voice AI with a 12MP camera and up to 8 hours battery. • Viture Luma Pro and Xreal One Pro lead display performance for gaming and media with micro‑OLED panels. • Oakley Meta Vanguard targets athletes (IP67, wind‑noise reduction); RayNeo
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * Samsung TV Plus is preinstalled on Samsung smart TVs (2016 and newer) and delivers nearly 700 live FAST channels and 1,000+ movies/shows for free. * No subscription, payment details, or Samsung account required — you just need an internet connection. * The service includes more than 100 exclusive channels,
Games
• Key Takeaways: * Metroid Prime 4 began as a direct request from Nintendo of America to make a new numbered Prime title. * Development shifted to Retro Studios mid-project; Retro had to build the internal structure to make a Metroid Prime game. * Background assets and movie creation were outsourced and required close
Software
* Key takeaways: * Google is rolling out the ability for Gmail users to change their @gmail.com address without losing data or services. * Old addresses remain active and continue to receive mail; saved content (emails, photos, messages) is preserved. * The feature is limited to accounts that end in @gmail.com and
Software
* Key Takeaways: * iOS 26.3 will enable easier data transfer between iPhone and Android through an Apple–Google collaboration. * EU users gain third‑party smartwatch notifications (e.g., Garmin Fenix 8), new NFC components and faster peer‑to‑peer Wi‑Fi due to the DMA. * Apple plans a late January–
Software
* Key Takeaways: * Google’s support pages in several languages indicate a gradual rollout to let some users change their @gmail.com address. * The new address keeps the @gmail.com domain; the old address becomes an alternate and still receives email and sign-ins. * Data (Drive, Photos, YouTube) remains intact, but you
Gadgets
• Key Takeaways: * LG unveiled UltraGear evo, a premium gaming monitor lineup offering 5K visuals and on-device AI upscaling. * Three initial models: 39-inch OLED (39GX950B), 27-inch MiniLED (27GM950B) and a 52-inch large-format display (52G930B). * Features include variable refresh modes (up to 330Hz), aggressive response times, 2,304 local dimming zones and
Games
* Balatro emerges as Dominik Diamond’s personal lifesaver and top emotional pick. * Marvel Snap was his most-played title but fell out of favor over microtransaction-driven changes. * Family favourites: Just Dance 2024, Overwatch, Resident Evil Biohazard, Crash Bandicoot and Minecraft dominated household playtime. * Blue Prince and Doom: The Dark Ages are
