Games
* Key Takeaways: * Rockstar Games arranged an early play session of GTA 6 for a terminally ill fan after a LinkedIn plea from Ubisoft Toronto developer Anthony Armstrong. * Take-Two Interactive’s CEO contacted Armstrong and Rockstar to help facilitate access; an NDA and studio visit were discussed. * The gesture came while
How-Tos
• Key Takeaways: * Your two-decade-old PlayStation 3 can still play DVDs/Blu‑rays and CDs. * Turn a PS3 into a home media server via PS3 Media Server, Movian, or Linux (older models). * Install custom firmware and RetroArch for emulation, but be aware of compatibility and bricking risks. * If unusable, salvage the
Games
* Key Takeaways: * YouTuber TronicsFix bought four “refurbished” consoles on Temu: Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch OLED, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo 64. * All four units powered on and worked, but most showed signs of being used rather than professionally refurbished. * Issues ranged from cosmetic scratches and dirt to dusty internals and
Games
* Dispatch Switch 2 edition listed at 28.5GB; the Switch version is 10.9GB. * They Are Billions appears at 1.5GB on Switch 2 listings. * eShop listings from North America, Europe and Japan provide a full size roundup for both platforms. What the listings reveal Nintendo eShop entries for both
Gadgets
• Third-party accessory support for Android wearables has lagged behind Apple for years. • Belkin’s new Qi2 modular charging dock adds adapters for Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch charging pucks. • The dock shows larger accessory brands are starting to prioritize Android compatibility as standards like Qi2 spread. • Limited support (no Pixel
Games
* Key Takeaways: * Marc-Alexis Côté, former head of Assassin’s Creed, has filed a lawsuit in Quebec claiming constructive dismissal and seeking CAD 1.3M (~USD 935K). * The suit alleges he was effectively demoted after Ubisoft reorganized major IP under Vantage Studios, a new unit backed by Tencent funding. * Côté says
AR/VR
* Key Takeaways: * Meta removed eye-tracking after the Quest Pro and hasn’t shipped it as a default feature since. * Apple, Valve and Google are centering new headsets on eye tracking for UI, efficiency and avatars. * Missing eye tracking limits platform scale: it’s the equivalent of a mouse for spatial
AI
* Google is rolling Gemini 3–powered AI features to all Gmail users at no extra cost. * Enabling the AI tools shares email content and metadata with Google’s Gemini; users can opt out. * Gmail now lets you change your primary @gmail.com address without creating a new account while retaining
Software
* Key Takeaways: * Windows 11 Pro adds business-focused features (BitLocker, Hyper‑V, Group Policy, Remote Desktop host) that Home lacks. * Most everyday users (web, streaming, gaming) don’t need Pro; Home is sufficient and simpler. * Choose Pro if you need disk encryption, virtualization, domain/Azure AD join, or finer update and
Chips
* AMD may prioritize the Radeon RX 9070 XT over the non-XT RX 9070 to limit price adjustments. * Ongoing DRAM shortages are driving higher GPU memory costs and influencing SKU prioritization. * The RX 9070 XT struggled to reach MSRP after launch and saw rapid price increases. * The RX 9060 XT 16GB
Gadgets
* iPhone 18 Pro renders visualize under‑display Face ID, a smaller Dynamic Island cutout and three possible new colors (brown, purple, burgundy). * Apple’s first 2nm Apple A20 system-on-chip and a new Apple C2 modem are expected to power the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. * The iPhone Fold will
Games
• Key Takeaways: • More than 20 games land on Xbox between January 19–23, spanning AAA ports, multiplayer free-to-play, and indie releases. • Major new entries include 2XKO (free-to-play fighting) and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. • Three Xbox Game Pass titles arrive next week, including Resident Evil Village. • Expect a packed indie