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CES 2026 took place from January 6 to 9 in Las Vegas, USA. (Image source: CES on YouTube, edited)

AI AI AI! AMD and Nvidia took the "consumer" out of CES with incessant AI talk

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the biggest yearly convention where companies showcase new consumer hardware like laptops, CPUs, and more. However, for AMD and Nvidia, CES 2026 was all about AI. In fact, according to calculatio...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jan 2026 11:09

SK Hynix, like Samsung, is a South Korean firm. (Image source: SK Hynix, Pixabay, edited)

After Micron's greedy decision, SK Hynix could also exit consumer DRAM and NAND business

Micron exited the consumer DRAM market in December 2025, leaving Samsung and SK Hynix as the only two major suppliers. It is now rumored that SK Hynix may follow Micron's lead, stopping the production of consumer DRAM and NAND chi...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jan 2026 08:17

Woman holding banana 3 – This image tricks them all (Source: Nano Banana Pro – post-processed with CyberLink PhotoDirector)

The 'Nano Banana Pro' experiment: AI detection tools prove useless

Can software save us from deepfakes? We put six detection tools to the test with a 'Nano Banana Pro' image. The results show that current tech is easily outsmarted. Simple edits using standard software were enough to drop detectio...

Marc Herter, 11 Jan 2026 19:55

A swollen battery in a Galaxy Ring can be painful. (Image source: Zone of Tech)

First ear infections, now potential loss of fingers: Samsung ignores health risks of Galaxy Ring

After Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro caused serious ear infections in numerous customers, a Galaxy Ring with a swollen battery has crushed a user's finger. Samsung's response is the same as it was back then: the health and safety of cust...

Hannes Brecher, 08 Jan 2026 17:57

Swollen Samsung Galaxy Ring on a user's finger. (Image source: Daniel on X)

Samsung finally releases statement for swollen Galaxy Ring

After months of investigating, Samsung has finally revealed what caused the Galaxy Ring to swell and clamp on to a user’s finger. While detail was limited, the company has reassured users that there is no wider battery concern wit...

Vineet Washington, 08 Jan 2026 10:31

The Trump T1 Phone is now scheduled for delivery at the end of January. (Image source: Trump Mobile, edited)

Trump T1 Phone misses announced launch, Trump administration blamed for delay

The Trump T1 Phone was supposed to be a genuine "Made in America" smartphone. This claim quickly proved to be a lie, and the design and features were also changed after customers had already made a deposit. Now the launch of the...

Hannes Brecher, 03 Jan 2026 22:00

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU shown in internet cafe (Image source: AMD with edits)

15 AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs reportedly die in internet cafe PCs using Asus motherboards

BIOS updates may not have addressed all the complications with AMD’s popular gaming CPU. Since earlier in 2025, an internet cafe has seen 10% of its PCs relying on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D crash. Problem-prone ASRock motherboards aren’...

Adam Corsetti, 01 Jan 2026 01:14

During a teleoperation training session, the Unitree G1 appeared to misinterpret its trainer’s movements and ended up kicking him between the legs. (Image source: Wes via X / formerly Twitter)

Reddit laughs as humanoid robot kicks its trainer between the legs – then mimics the pain

After previously sparking amazement, the Unitree G1 humanoid robot is now making waves online with a dose of humor. In a viral video, it kicks its trainer in a sensitive spot during a teleoperation test – then amusingly mimics his...

Marius Müller, 30 Dec 2025 16:22

A screengrab from the State of Play trailer for Little Devil Inside (image source: PlayStation)

Decade-long in-development PS5 RPG has Studio Ghibli vibes – and Kickstarter backers crying foul

What started as an indie Kickstarter project and was supposed to be released back in 2016 still has no solid release date, and users received an update from the developers in April 2024.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Dec 2025 00:20

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 is one of the worst GPU releases of 2025. (Image source: PNY, Pixabay, edited)

Hardware Unboxed's worst GPUs of 2025 list consists of RTX 5050, RX 9060 XT 8 GB, and more

Hardware Unboxed has revealed the worst GPUs of 2025. The cards listed by the outlet are primarily those with 8 GB of VRAM. Interestingly, the RTX 5080 has also made the list due to its value proposition and performance.

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Dec 2025 11:34

YouTube fed by AI (Symbolic image Nano Banana Pro)

The rise of AI slop: How "brainrot" is taking over YouTube Shorts

New YouTube accounts often face an immediate avalanche of automated AI slop and empty brainrot. Kapwing's analysis reveals the massive profits behind this multi-million dollar business with digital trash.

Marc Herter, 28 Dec 2025 11:52

MSI RTX 5090 32G Ventus 3X OC GPU with burned power connector (Image source: MSI with edits)

RTX 5090 power cable mangled in fire, in latest troubling incident with Nvidia Blackwell GPU

An Nvidia RTX 5090 is a dream purchase for many buyers, but it also carries risks. A gamer's account adds to the GPU’s troublesome track record after the attached cable caught fire. Critics believe the 12V-2x6 connector failed to ...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Dec 2025 18:12

Banner for Steam downtime is shown (Image source: Valve with edits)

Parts of Steam still down on Christmas Day after major outage affects loading games and store

A day following extended Christmas Eve Steam downtime, gamers are still reporting problems. Steam games now load and are are available for purchase on the store. Unfortunately, popular community features like forums and workshops ...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Dec 2025 18:15

Gnome desktop bans AI code in extensions

Gnome bans AI slop code from Extensions repo

Gnome has officially banned the use of AI-generated code in its shell extensions, but the justification is more pragmatic than it is ideological. As of the announcement, any code submitted for consideration in the Gnome Extensions...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Dec 2025 18:41

Return fraud can also occur on large platforms such as Amazon. (Image source: Amazon/edited)

Counterfeit DDR5 RAM on Amazon – what’s behind it

Instead of the pricey DDR5 RAM they had ordered, a buyer on Amazon Spain received old memory sticks covered with fake labels. On Reddit, users were quick to identify the incident as a clear case of fraud.

Marius Müller, 17 Dec 2025 14:15

A render of the Supersega FPGA console (image source: Supersega)

SuperSega FPGA ‘ultimate Sega console’ project dies after trademark fight, dubious demos, and angry backers

The long-troubled SuperSega FPGA “all-in-one” console has been officially cancelled, ending a two-year saga marked by dubious demos, trademark pressure from Sega, and over $156,000 in undelivered crowdfunding pledges. This article...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Dec 2025 06:06

Blowing smoke at the Halo C3 (Image Source: DEF CON 33)

Next-gen school smoke detector sparks privacy concerns with embedded microphones

CheckMag When a bored student discovered a mysterious device on the school's Wi-Fi network, questions arose about the hidden IoT infrastructure in public service buildings. Unsurprisingly, the true nature of these devices raises privacy co...

Stephen Pereyra, 17 Dec 2025 01:50

Skyrim doesn't run very well on the Nintendo Switch 2. (Image source: Bethesda / Notebookcheck)

Skyrim exhibits serious problems on Nintendo Switch 2, Digital Foundry analysis reveals

Several days ago, Skyrim unexpectedly received a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, offered as a free upgrade for Anniversary Edition owners. Whilst the patch significantly improves the game’s graphics, an analysis by Digital Foundry unco...

Hannes Brecher, 16 Dec 2025 13:04

DDR5 DRAM could get even more expensive in the coming weeks. (Image source: Pixabay, edited)

"No stock": Samsung raises DDR5 contract price by over 100%

Samsung has reportedly increased the contract price of DDR5 memory by over 100%. Claiming that there is no stock, the Korean Giant has pushed the contract price of DDR5 DRAM near $20. OEMs are likely to pass this price hike on to ...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Dec 2025 14:05

McDonald’s fully AI-generated commercial faces heavy backlash. (Image source: OudeTVinHD via YouTube)

"Soulless": AI-generated McDonald's commercial is torn apart by the community

McDonald’s Christmas ad, created entirely with AI, was intended to poke fun at the stress of the holiday season. Instead, many viewers described it as cold, unsettling and "soulless." The company has since removed the video, altho...

Marius Müller, 13 Dec 2025 14:56

Diablo 4's new season isn't off to a very hot start (image source: The Game Awards on YouTube)

Blizzard spectacularly botches pre-orders for Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred expansion

The Lord of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4 is off to a rough start. Multiple users across numerous platforms are unable to buy it across most platforms.

Anil Ganti, 12 Dec 2025 07:07

Sonic toothbrush in shared use (image source: ChatGPT)

Sonic toothbrush in shared use? Based on personal experience, not a good idea

No, I’m not talking about the social consequences. Our electric sonic toothbrush simply died after about 18 months. The replacement quit even sooner. Both units ended up with the exact same issue, which likely has to do with the f...

Christian Hintze, 11 Dec 2025 14:24

Non Player Combat is a fully AI-generated reality show. (Image source: AiMation Studios via YouTube)

Fortnite meets Hunger Games: There are no humans in this YouTube reality show

The new reality show Non Player Combat drops six contestants onto a perilous island. The twist? They're not real people but fully AI-generated characters making decisions on their own. Even the creators have no idea how each episo...

Marius Müller, 11 Dec 2025 14:04

Google Antigravity has deleted the entire D partition of developer Tassos M. (Image source: Andrey Matveev/Pexels)

Google AI deletes entire partition – is "horrified" and "can't even put into words" how sorry it is

The AI-based developer tool Google Antigravity erased an entire D partition instead of performing a simple cache cleanup, leaving no way to recover the lost data. The AI then displayed strikingly human remorse, calling the inciden...

Marius Müller, 08 Dec 2025 14:03

A screengrab from the Postal: Bullet Paradise Trailer (image source: GamersPrey YT)

Postal: Bullet Paradise canceled amid AI asset accusations as developer studio shuts down

Running With Scissors has canceled its upcoming spinoff Postal: Bullet Paradise following a wave of fan accusations that outsourced developer Goonswarm Games used generative AI for the game’s assets, an allegation that the studio ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Dec 2025 08:16

A poster from Bungie's late 2025 closed Marathon testing announcement article. A person's silhouette is depicted. (Image source: marathonthegame.com)

Bungie’s Marathon plagiarism scandal: Artist Fern ‘Antireal’ Hook says dispute with Bungie and Sony 'resolved'

Scottish artist Fern “Antireal” Hook says her dispute with Bungie and Sony over alleged plagiarism of her 2017 poster designs in the upcoming game Marathon has been resolved to her satisfaction, closing one of 2025’s most high-pro...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Dec 2025 20:37

A Facebook user's routine trade has kicked off discourse online (image source: Facebook, edited)

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for 192 GB RAM: Facebook Marketplace deal causes stir among community

A Facebook user traded in a 192 GB Corsair Vengeance RAM kit for an RTX 5070 Ti. With the current state of RAM prices, many people are calling it a horrible exchange, although the buyer isn't too perturbed.

Anil Ganti, 05 Dec 2025 07:44

The Sony A7 V hybrid mirrorless camera with first-party lens

Sony's latest full frame mirrorless camera may lock you out of cheap lenses — at least for now

Sony's new A7 V full-frame mirrorless camera has been getting rave reviews since it launched, however, it seems like third-party lens compatibility is one aspect that has been overlooked, as was recently discovered by one photogra...

Julian van der Merwe, 04 Dec 2025 05:01

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is said to have internally declared a "code red" alert regarding Gemini 3. (Image source: OpenAI)

Sam Altman declares "code red" and puts all projects except ChatGPT on hold because of Gemini 3

Google's new AI model Gemini 3 Pro is putting OpenAI under massive pressure. According to media reports, this has prompted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to declare a "code red" alert order to directs all resources towards the development ...

Marius Müller, 03 Dec 2025 14:14

Aim Intelligence said it was able to prompt Gemini 3 Pro to generate instructions for bioweapons and explosives. (Image source: Google)

Gemini 3 Pro explains how to make bioweapons and explosives – experiment exposes security flaw

Gemini 3 Pro is among the most capable AI models of its generation, yet a report from the South Korean start-up Aim Intelligence raises questions about its safety. During an internal test, the model reportedly generated guidance o...

Marius Müller, 02 Dec 2025 17:19

Alleged GTA 6 leaks from X user “Zap Actu GTA6” have turned out to be deepfakes. (Image source: Rockstar Games)

GTA 6: Alleged gameplay leaks turn out to be an AI hoax

The supposed GTA 6 gameplay leaks currently making the rounds were actually AI–generated deepfakes, shared by a self–proclaimed leaker on TikTok and X. After the video amassed millions of views, the account holder admitted it was ...

Marius Müller, 28 Nov 2025 14:53

The Haribo Power Bank 20,000 mAh (pictured) is no longer available at Amazon US. (Image source: Trade Korea)

Viral Haribo power banks delisted with CT scan revealing flaw

The Haribo-branded power banks have been pulled from Amazon in the US due to a potential safety issue. These cheap accessories gained popularity earlier this year thanks to their relatively low weight. A recent CT scan of the 20,0...

Polly Allcock, 27 Nov 2025 13:23

A promotional image for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's zombies mode (image source: SteamDB)

Steam is issuing refunds for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to players citing egregious AI use

Steam requires game developers to disclose the use of AI, and it seems Call of Duty may have understated how much of its content was generated by AI-based tools based on user backlash.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Nov 2025 08:29

Many of Garmin’s smartwatch users are facing an issue with turn-by-turn navigation. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin smartwatch users flag new problem with turn-by-turn navigation

A Garmin Connect app bug appears to be causing issues with turn-by-turn navigation on a range of the brand’s smartwatches. The problem has been reported by users in the brand’s forum and on Reddit, with Garmin yet to acknowledge t...

Polly Allcock, 24 Nov 2025 18:43

The mid-range graphics card GeForce RTX 5060 is the subject of a highly questionable dispute in China. (Image source: Amazon)

Intern wins RTX 5060 – employer demands it back and sparks backlash

An intern won a GeForce RTX 5060 at an Nvidia roadshow in Suzhou – but his employer reportedly demanded he give up the prize and put him under heavy pressure. In the end, the intern resigned and kept the graphics card.

Marius Müller, 24 Nov 2025 17:46

Apple's 14-inch M5-powered MacBook Pro with a charger. Edited. (image source: Notebookcheck)

Redditor claims Apple employees 'gaslit' him over new $2,000 MacBook Pro M5's creaking hinge and palmrest issues

A first-time MacBook buyer alleges Apple staff dismissed and “gaslit” his complaints about creaking hinges and palm rests on a new $2,000 M5 MacBook Pro, despite video evidence and multiple store visits under AppleCare+.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Nov 2025 04:57

Pictured: Figure AI's humanoid robot staffing a reception desk (Image source: Figure AI)

Whistleblower lawsuit claims Figure AI robots have the strength to fracture skulls

Former safety chief claims Figure AI's humanoid robots can fracture skulls and alleges he was fired for raising concerns. The robotics startup, now valued at $39 billion with backing from Nvidia and Jeff Bezos, denies wrongdoing a...

Nathan Ali, 23 Nov 2025 14:05

Microsoft Surface Pro keyboards become worn out quickly due to the poor choice of cover materials. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Ugly, dirty Microsoft Surface keyboards: Why high-tech computers and low-tech fabrics don’t mix

Microsoft Surface keyboards covered with Alcantara and polymers are an example of a poor design choice due to their durability and cleaning issues, which result in thousands upon thousands of non-recyclable, worn-out keyboards ent...

David Chien, 23 Nov 2025 01:29

It was not an attack on Cloudflare (Image source: Stable Diffusion)

It was not an attack on Cloudflare: How a faulty configuration file paralyzed part of the internet

On the surface, the internet seems to be decentralized. In reality, only a few global players ensure the functionality of websites and apps. Cloudflare, one of the largest, was rendered unavailable for hours on Tuesday, November 1...

Marc Herter, 22 Nov 2025 21:27

FoloToy’s teddy bear “Kumma” is also known as “ChuckyGPT” on Reddit. (Image source: Erik Mclean/Pexels / Alexas_Fotos/Pixabay)

"ChuckyGPT": AI teddy bear for toddlers gives dangerous answers – OpenAI blocks it

OpenAI has banned Chinese manufacturer FoloToy after a safety scandal involving its AI-powered teddy bear, Kumma. An investigation found that the toy, which was marketed for young children, gave unsafe advice – including guidance ...

Marius Müller, 19 Nov 2025 16:16

The Game Awards banner is shown (Image source: The Game Awards with edits)

The Game Awards website frustrates with crashes and errors even after resolving Cloudflare outage

Cloudflare service issues are not the only reason for the problematic The Game Awards 2025 website. Facing crashes and pages that refuse to load, gamers are struggling to vote for their favorite titles. Game of the Year is one of ...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Nov 2025 03:25

A screengrab from Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (image source: Nintendo)

MindsEye leads the top 10 worst games of 2025 as Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and Bubsy get honorable mentions

Metacritic’s year‑end roundup of 2025 essentially also unveiled the ten worst games of the year, led by Leslie Benzies’ MindsEye (Metascore 37) while also highlighting Nintendo Switch 2’s $10 Welcome Tour (54), dismissed by player...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Nov 2025 22:26

Steam Machine stomps on indie game's promotion after Valve apologized for release date wishlist bug

Planet Centauri can’t seem to catch a break, with a series of unfortunate events. First, a Steam Wishlist bug contributed to a quieter-than-anticipated release date of the game's retail build. More recently, Valve Steam Machine ad...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Nov 2025 22:25

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Michael Rooker as Harper Screengrab Image Source Postmode YouTube

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 dips to 1.7 Metacritic user score as fans slam campaign, generative AI and boss fight

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has faced intense player backlash, sinking to roughly a 1.7/10 Metacritic user score, contrasting with its 83/100 critic Metascore, as after users slammed its weak campaign, a derided giant-Michael Rooker...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 18 Nov 2025 21:07

The Berlin Regional Court has ordered Google to pay 465 million euros in damages to Idealo for ranking abuse. (Image: Pixabay, StockSnap)

Google to pay German price comparison platform around $538 million in damages

Google must pay €465 million in damages to Idealo, according to a ruling of the Berlin Regional Court. Testberichte.de (Producto GmbH) will also receive €107 million. The ruling is more or less a consequence of the 2017 EU ruling....

Ronald Matta, 17 Nov 2025 21:25

A screengrab from Concord (image source: SteamDB)

Concord Delta modders bring back Sony’s canceled $200M shooter before DMCA takedowns throw sand in the gears

After Sony shuttered Firewalk’s reportedly $200 million shooter Concord in September 2024, a small team of modders launched Concord Delta by reverse-engineering the backend to run custom PC servers and restore matchmaking, only to...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Nov 2025 09:19

World of Warcraft Midnight beta hit by heavy lag as Blizzard blames advanced fish NPCs

Beta testers of World of Warcraft: Midnight reported severe server lag after the November 11 beta launch, with waits of up to 30 seconds for basic actions in crowded areas and hundreds of complaints across forums. Blizzard initial...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 17 Nov 2025 06:08

The humanoid home robot 1X Neo is loading a dishwasher (Image source: WSJ on YouTube/screenshot).

Humanoid home robot tested: 1X Neo can vacuum, but it can't crack a walnut

The humanoid household robot 1X Neo is now available to pre-order, and the Wall Street Journal has conducted a preliminary test to examine its capabilities. The results revealed some surprises, particularly regarding the assistanc...

Nicole Dominikowski, 16 Nov 2025 12:21

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AI AI AI! AMD and Nvidia took the "consumer" out of CES with incessant AI talk

After Micron's greedy decision, SK Hynix could also exit consumer DRAM and NAND business

The 'Nano Banana Pro' experiment: AI detection tools prove useless

First ear infections, now potential loss of fingers: Samsung ignores health risks of Galaxy Ring

Samsung finally releases statement for swollen Galaxy Ring

Trump T1 Phone misses announced launch, Trump administration blamed for delay

15 AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs reportedly die in internet cafe PCs using Asus motherboards

Update | Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica: Caution when importing, some users complain about issues with zoom ring

Reddit laughs as humanoid robot kicks its trainer between the legs – then mimics the pain

Decade-long in-development PS5 RPG has Studio Ghibli vibes – and Kickstarter backers crying foul

Hardware Unboxed's worst GPUs of 2025 list consists of RTX 5050, RX 9060 XT 8 GB, and more

The rise of AI slop: How "brainrot" is taking over YouTube Shorts

RTX 5090 power cable mangled in fire, in latest troubling incident with Nvidia Blackwell GPU

Parts of Steam still down on Christmas Day after major outage affects loading games and store

Gnome bans AI slop code from Extensions repo

Counterfeit DDR5 RAM on Amazon – what’s behind it

SuperSega FPGA ‘ultimate Sega console’ project dies after trademark fight, dubious demos, and angry backers

Next-gen school smoke detector sparks privacy concerns with embedded microphones

Skyrim exhibits serious problems on Nintendo Switch 2, Digital Foundry analysis reveals

"No stock": Samsung raises DDR5 contract price by over 100%

"Soulless": AI-generated McDonald's commercial is torn apart by the community

Blizzard spectacularly botches pre-orders for Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred expansion

Sonic toothbrush in shared use? Based on personal experience, not a good idea

Fortnite meets Hunger Games: There are no humans in this YouTube reality show

Update | Woman with schizophrenia hospitalized after seeing an advert on Samsung smart fridge

Google AI deletes entire partition – is "horrified" and "can't even put into words" how sorry it is

Postal: Bullet Paradise canceled amid AI asset accusations as developer studio shuts down

Bungie’s Marathon plagiarism scandal: Artist Fern ‘Antireal’ Hook says dispute with Bungie and Sony 'resolved'

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for 192 GB RAM: Facebook Marketplace deal causes stir among community

Sony's latest full frame mirrorless camera may lock you out of cheap lenses — at least for now

Sam Altman declares "code red" and puts all projects except ChatGPT on hold because of Gemini 3

Gemini 3 Pro explains how to make bioweapons and explosives – experiment exposes security flaw

GTA 6: Alleged gameplay leaks turn out to be an AI hoax

Viral Haribo power banks delisted with CT scan revealing flaw

Steam is issuing refunds for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to players citing egregious AI use

Garmin smartwatch users flag new problem with turn-by-turn navigation

Intern wins RTX 5060 – employer demands it back and sparks backlash

Redditor claims Apple employees 'gaslit' him over new $2,000 MacBook Pro M5's creaking hinge and palmrest issues

Whistleblower lawsuit claims Figure AI robots have the strength to fracture skulls

Ugly, dirty Microsoft Surface keyboards: Why high-tech computers and low-tech fabrics don’t mix

It was not an attack on Cloudflare: How a faulty configuration file paralyzed part of the internet

"ChuckyGPT": AI teddy bear for toddlers gives dangerous answers – OpenAI blocks it

The Game Awards website frustrates with crashes and errors even after resolving Cloudflare outage

MindsEye leads the top 10 worst games of 2025 as Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and Bubsy get honorable mentions

Steam Machine stomps on indie game's promotion after Valve apologized for release date wishlist bug

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 dips to 1.7 Metacritic user score as fans slam campaign, generative AI and boss fight

Google to pay German price comparison platform around $538 million in damages

Concord Delta modders bring back Sony’s canceled $200M shooter before DMCA takedowns throw sand in the gears

World of Warcraft Midnight beta hit by heavy lag as Blizzard blames advanced fish NPCs

Humanoid home robot tested: 1X Neo can vacuum, but it can't crack a walnut

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