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A screengrab of the satirical declaration by GameStop on X (image source: GameStop X)

GameStop declares the console wars 'over' as it racks up a satirical win at fanboys' expense

GameStop has poked fun at decades of platform rivalry that allegedly started and ended with Halo becoming and then unbecoming a platform exclusive with a single post: 'The Console Wars are over.'

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Oct 2025 06:45

The current Xbox Series S|X console offerings in a picture (image source: Xbox Wire)

Microsoft’s executive-mandated 30% profit target reportedly drove Xbox layoffs, studio shutdowns, and canceled projects

A Bloomberg investigation reports that Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood had imposed a 30% profit-margin "accountability" target on Xbox in late 2023. The goal, which is nearly double the industry average, seems to have directly co...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Oct 2025 19:33

The iPhone Air is already on the way out. (Image source: Apple w/ edits)

Apple lowers iPhone Air orders to "end of production" levels

According to Nikkei Asia, Apple has reportedly dramatically ramped down its production orders for the iPhone Air. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Nikkei claims that the iPhone Air has already entered "end of production" l...

Sam Medley, 23 Oct 2025 02:01

An in-game sketch of Dragon ball Z's Vegeta in Battlefield 6 (image source: Reddit)

Some Battlefield 6 engineers are reported turning the repair tool into a canvas for in-game art instead

While Battlefield 6’s Engineers are supposed to keep vehicles running, many players have been using their Repair Tool for something else entirely: in-game wall art. Players are sharing scorch-mark drawings and mini masterpieces ma...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Oct 2025 23:02

A screengrab from MindsEye running on PC (image source: Steam Community)

MindsEye employees renew allegations that GTA ex-producer Leslie Benzies’ Build a Rocket Boy was chaotic, mismanaged

Former Build A Rocket Boy staff have renewed accusations that MindsEye’s development was undermined by chaotic leadership and persistent micromanagement under ex‑GTA producer Leslie Benzies, citing ignored feedback, rushed feature...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Oct 2025 03:18

The SGT-4 thermal paste releases acetic acid during the curing process, which leads to the corrosion of copper surfaces. (Image source: Elias Gamez/Pexels)

Warning: Cheap thermal paste from Korea is causing CPU damage

What first seemed like a budget-friendly alternative has now proven to be a serious risk to hardware. Yet the recent damage could have been prevented – hardware analyst Igor Wallossek had already warned about the danger a year ago...

Marius Müller, 20 Oct 2025 15:17

Orange iPhone 17 Pro Max turns pink: Another manufacturing defect with Apple's new iPhone?

A brand new iPhone 17 Pro Max has apparently spontaneously turned from orange to pink, according to one Redditor. Currently, no concrete explanation has been offered, but there are theories of faulty dyes, UV or radiation exposure...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Oct 2025 18:16

A battery explosion in a durability test is something JerryRigEverything hadn’t experienced until now. Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold didn’t improve on the weaknesses of its predecessors. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

Pixel 10 Pro Fold explodes during durability test and isn't dustproof: Google doesn't learn

It's the weakest foldable he has ever encountered, claims durability tester Zack Nelson after the first battery explosion during his bend tests. Following the catastrophic performance of the first two Google foldables, the Pixel 1...

Alexander Fagot, 14 Oct 2025 21:58

SpaceX and xAI are purchasing Tesla Cybertrucks apparently for fleet electrification, but critics speculate this is to bolster sales figures. (Image source: Wikipedia)

As Cybertruck sales stall, Elon Musk buys up inventory himself

Tesla’s Cybertruck is currently grappling with drastic sales problems. Meanwhile, Elon Musk seems to be attempting to bolster the numbers by abruptly having his companies SpaceX and xAI purchase unsold inventory of the boxy stainl...

Marius Müller, 14 Oct 2025 15:34

A screengrab from FBC: Firebreak (image source Steam Community)

FBC: Firebreak underperformance makes Remedy issue a profit warning and €14.9M impairment in 2025

Remedy Entertainment has issued a profit warning for 2025 and recorded a €14.9 million non‑cash impairment after its Control spinoff shooter FBC: Firebreak underperformed commercially despite a major post‑launch overhaul.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 21:31

A screengrab of MindsEye's Protagonist Jacob Diaz (image source: Steam Community)

MindsEye developers slam Build a Rocket Boy leadership: "Is this how you treat your own?"

Ninety-three current and former developers at Build A Rocket Boy have signed an open letter via the IWGB accusing co-founders Leslie Benzies and Mark Gerhard of systemic mistreatment. This includes mandatory pre-launch overtime an...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:44

Artwork featuring Discord's mascot, Wumpus (image source: Discord)

Hackers claim to have stolen as many as 2.1 million photo IDs in 1.5TB Discord data breach

Hackers claim to have stolen 1.5 TB of Discord-related data, including a mammoth 2,185,151 images of government-issued IDs and selfies submitted for age verification after compromising third‑party customer service provider Zendesk...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:04

A screengrab of Battlefield 6 on PC (image source: Steam Community)

EA apologizes for Battlefield 6 launch outage with free boosters and Battle Pass rewards

Electronic Arts apologized and rolled out a fix after a launch-day EA app outage caused by a "purchase to play" bug, which prevented pre-order owners from accessing Battlefield 6. Affectees will receive compensation, including boo...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 12 Oct 2025 21:42

Due to Steam’s guidelines, PICO PARK: Classic will remain free forever. (Image source: Steam)

Steam: Game stays free forever due to mistake, dev explains the reason

After being available for free for several years, PICO PARK: Classic was supposed to become a paid title again after an update. However, that never happened. The game remains free – though not by design. The developer explained th...

Marius Müller, 10 Oct 2025 13:36

Discord breach exposes 70,000 government IDs: what went wrong and who was affected

Discord has revealed that 70,000 of its users may have had their government IDs stolen in its recent security breach. The company is in the process of emailing impacted account holders.

David Odejide, 09 Oct 2025 23:12

A few lines of code caused one of Apple's biggest scandals to date. (Image source: Brett Jordan)

Apple iPhone: Code analysis shows how a 20-byte error could have resulted in Antennagate

The Apple iPhone 4 was an exciting upgrade with a brand-new design and a Retina display, but shortly after its launch, users complained about poor reception, leading to "Antennagate." A code analysis now reveals how a faulty 20-by...

Hannes Brecher, 08 Oct 2025 23:23

Arc Raiders was mistakenly censored by Activision in Call of Duty lobbies earlier (image source: Arc Raiders X account)

Embark Studios humorously embraces Call of Duty Black Ops 7's accidental "Arc Raiders" censorship

Embark Studios responded with a tongue-in-cheek censored promo amidst reports that Call of Duty Black Ops 7’s open beta briefly censored the phrase “Arc Raiders” due to a text-filter error in early October 2025.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 08 Oct 2025 02:55

Pixel 10 series owners might have a hard time running Genshin Impact (image source: Hoyolab)

New Genshin Impact update renders game nearly unplayable on Pixel 10 series

User reports on X and Reddit suggest that the Pixel 10 is unable to run Genshin Impact after its latest update. A changelog on the game's website explicitly states devices with PowerVR GPUs are no longer supported.

Anil Ganti, 06 Oct 2025 15:48

Discord users impacted by 3rd-party service provider's customer service data breach

Discord has confirmed a data breach through one of its third-party customer service vendors, exposing user names, emails, and limited billing info. The company says affected users will be contacted directly by the service.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Oct 2025 09:17

The Beoplay H100 have only supported AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs since launch. (Image source: Bang & Olufsen)

Beoplay H100: Silent change leaves $2k over-ear wireless headphones with only AAC and SBC Bluetooth support

The Beoplay H100 were an expensive pair of over-ear wireless headphones when they launched last year for $1,549. A year on, and now retailing for $2,200, Bang & Olufsen has silently removed its commitment to add LDAC or other high...

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2025 23:31

The AirPods Pro 3 (pictured here, torn apart) received a deafening 0 out of 10 in repairability from iFixit. (Image source: iFixit)

AirPods Pro 3 deemed irrepairable by iFixit, score 0 out of 10

In a recent teardown, popular repair site iFixit rated the new AirPods Pro 3 a 0 out of 10 for repairability. This means that the repair process is so difficult that most consumers and repair technicians will not be able to fix or...

Sam Medley, 01 Oct 2025 23:55

The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone (pictured) did not launch in the promised release windows of September. (Image source: Trump Mobile)

Trump phone misses release target, release date unknown

The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone, a gold-colored phone that is "proudly American," missed its promised release window of September. The phone is now slated to ship "later this year," according to the phone's store page.

Sam Medley, 30 Sep 2025 23:32

A Samsung Galaxy Ring with a swollen battery forced a user to make a trip to the hospital. (Image source: Zone of Tech)

Samsung Galaxy Ring with swollen battery forces user to make emergency room visit

More and more users of the Samsung Galaxy Ring are complaining about battery problems. At least one user was even forced to miss his flight with a trip to the emergency room in order to have a Galaxy Ring with a swollen battery re...

Hannes Brecher, 29 Sep 2025 23:10

The offending 'RTX 5080' GPU brick (image source: r/pcmasterrace/)

Amazon’s RTX 5080 brick delivery saga ends on a happy note for Redditor

A Redditor who might have been a victim of Amazon mail fraud earlier has finally been made whole thanks to the ecommerce giant 'unbricking' the situation after due diligence.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 29 Sep 2025 19:45

Disney is increasing the prices on its streaming services once again, only a year after the last price increase. Mickey Mouse pictured. (Image: Steamboat Willy from Disney [in public domain] w/ edits)

Disney+ streaming service to increase prices again

Disney is increasing prices for its Disney+ streaming services yet again, as well as some of its other services like Hulu and ESPN. This price hike comes only a year after the services' last price increases.

Sam Medley, 24 Sep 2025 01:01

Image showing the PNY RTX 5080. (Image Source: PNY)

Amazon customer left shocked after receiving a brick instead of an RTX 5080

A PC gamer ordered a new RTX 5080 from PNY’s official Amazon store but was shocked to find a brick inside the box instead of the graphics card. The buyer has already asked Amazon for a refund and hopes to finally get the real GPU ...

Abdul Haddi, 23 Sep 2025 16:40

Xbox consoles will be even more pricier in the US (image source: Microsoft)

Xbox consoles get another price hike in the US

The Xbox Series S and Series X will be even more expensive in the US. Microsoft has announced another price hike ranging between $20 and $70.

Anil Ganti, 19 Sep 2025 21:54

Anker has issued a fresh recall of power banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681, and A1689 after new fire hazard reports. (Image source: Anker)

Nearly half a million Anker power banks recalled over fire and burn hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall notice for over 481,000 Anker power banks after 33 reports of overheating, fire, and explosion incidents. Anker had voluntarily recalled the same models earlier in Ju...

Elvis Shida, 19 Sep 2025 10:52

Samsung is going to put ads on many smart fridge displays (Image source: Samsung)

Even on $3,000 refrigerators: Samsung puts ads on smart fridge displays

Samsung is showing ads on some refrigerators that cost over $3,000. The South Korean company has confirmed that these advertisements will be shown as a test run on some "Family Hub" refrigerators that are sold in the US. Users can...

Hannes Brecher, 18 Sep 2025 13:19

Vibe coders have to face inconsistent performance of AI models (Image source: Generated using OpenAI)

Open source tool measures the stupidity level of AI models

A new open-source tool is offering real-time monitoring of multiple AI models, including OpenAI GPT-5, Claude Opus 4, and Gemini 2.5 Pro. The first of its kind, it can detect "when AI companies reduce model capability to save cost...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Sep 2025 23:21

Apple's most powerful desktop, the M3 Ultra-powered Mac Studio (pictured), apparently has issues with updating to macOS 26 Tahoe. (Image source: Apple, w/ edits)

Apple's most powerful desktop cannot install latest version of macOS

Several users that own a Mac Studio with Apple's M3 Ultra chip have reported that their desktop cannot install macOS 26 Tahoe, the latest version of macOS. This is apparently due to a bug that may relate to an inability to properl...

Sam Medley, 17 Sep 2025 22:59

Lenovo Q&A confirms no official Legion Go 2 SteamOS, Ryzen Z2E performance bumps — shipping delay questions dodged

What appears to be a Lenovo technical team just held an online question and answer session about the Legion Go 2 gaming handheld, and despite the hype surrounding the device, fans were left wanting, due to the lack of clarity abou...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Sep 2025 05:15

Starlink Standard Kit dish during snowfall. (Image source: SpaceX)

Starlink global outage happens again with satellite Internet service down during geomagnetic storm

Starlink announced its second global outage in the span of a few weeks, bringing service down from the Midwest to the frontline in Ukraine. Last time, Starlink was down due to a feature upgrade of its terrestrial network of distri...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Sep 2025 17:12

Google's Gemini is one of the more credible AI-powered chatbots out there. (Image source: Google)

ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Grok credibility study shows Google misleads less yet AI disinformation has doubled

Unlike in the previous years of their existence, AI-powered chatbots now spew out answers and information snippets to all news related questions they get asked. Unfortunately, this also means that the number of answers that are de...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Sep 2025 13:05

An example of the display snow issue on a Google Pixel 10. (Image source: u/Ok_Economist_3997)

Pixel 10: Google claims to have fixed major display issues for early adopters

The launch of the Pixel 10 has got off to a bumpy start. After some units encountered serious display malfunctions, Google now claims to have resolved any lingering bugs via a software update.

Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2025 23:00

Linux Mint 22.2 launches with a few old bugs

Since the MATE, Xfce, and Cinnamon Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" editions come with the HWE kernel 6.14, all ended up facing the same issues. The list of problems includes a bug that affects systems with older Nvidia GPUs that use the 47...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Sep 2025 18:37

The 8 TB pen drive (Image source: Screenshot - Notebookcheck / Aliexpress)

8-TB pen drive sold for $9 gets a teardown

Cheap pen drive and memory card scams are something to always be wary of, even if the product in question has plenty of 5-star reviews. As this MySKU forum user found out, some such drives don't even deliver 1% of the claimed capa...

Sergey Tarasov, 08 Sep 2025 17:35

On Reddit, users are currently discussing games that ruined the reputation of an entire series. (Image source: OpenAI)

These games are so bad, they ruined the reputation of an entire series

One poorly executed entry, be it due to weak storytelling, aggressive monetization or broken promises, can tarnish the reputation of an entire franchise. Many series have fallen victim to this, and the topic is currently drawing a...

Marius Müller, 05 Sep 2025 14:43

Some Google Pixel 10s are experiencing severe display issues. (Image source: Google / Ok_Economist_3997, Reddit)

Google Pixel 10 has massive display problems according to user reports

The Google Pixel 10 has only been shipping for a few days, but many users are already complaining about defective displays that render the smartphone unusable, at least temporarily. The problem may be due to the graphics chip or t...

Hannes Brecher, 03 Sep 2025 21:00

Harry Potter director Chris Columbus says a reunion of the original cast will never happen. (Image source: pen_ash via Pixabay)

Fan hopes crushed: Harry Potter return is "never going to happen," says director

A new Harry Potter film featuring the original cast has long been a dream for many fans. But Chris Columbus, who directed the first two movies, has now put an end to those hopes.

Marius Müller, 03 Sep 2025 13:47

The demo of Anno 117: Pax Romana is receiving negative reviews. (Image source: Steam)

Anno 117: Pax Romana demo now live – but facing backlash over one major issue

Roughly two months before its official release, Ubisoft has rolled out a demo for Anno 117: Pax Romana. While early player impressions are mostly positive, the game sits at just 44% approval on Steam because of one particular issu...

Marius Müller, 03 Sep 2025 13:35

Verizon experiences a major outage. (Image source: Verizon)

Verizon to issue bill credits following nationwide cellular, broadband outage

The major United States carrier Verizon is now reportedly offering compensation for a loss of service reportedly experienced by customers across the country. The outage typically left users without cellular connectivity for their ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2025 21:22

Some Sony FeliCa IC cards prior to 2017, including Suica cards used in JR East train stations, are vulnerable to hacking. (Image source: Sony)

Sony FeliCa vulnerability found in pre-2017 IC transport cards

Sony has announced that third parties have found a vulnerability in FeliCa contactless IC cards shipped prior to 2017, including the popular Suica cards used in Tokyo for travel on the JR East train network. This breach allows hac...

David Chien, 31 Aug 2025 22:00

The consequences of physical games’ extinction are currently being discussed on Reddit. (Image source: OpenAI)

Gamer realizes the true extent of physical games’ demise

More and more developers are releasing their games as digital-only, which can be frustrating for collectors and anyone who misses physical editions. But it’s not just about nostalgia – when the internet goes down, even regular pla...

Marius Müller, 30 Aug 2025 14:03

Analogue has only ever shown shiny Analogue 3D product renders. (Image source: Analogue)

The Analogue 3D is fast becoming another vaporware Smach Z disaster

Surprise, surprise, the Analogue 3D has been delayed again. Allegedly now 'at 99%' development after an original Q1 2025 release date, the Analogue 3D is going the way of the infamous Smach Z, with Analogue having never even shown...

Alex Alderson, 21 Aug 2025 13:14

A Call of Duty thread on Reddit compares the first entry with the latest installment, sparking heated debate. (Image source: Holiday-Proof9819 via Reddit / Activision)

"How Call of Duty started vs. how it’s going" – fans roast the franchise on Reddit

A viral Reddit thread highlights the dramatic shift in Call of Duty – from gritty war realism to a colorful mix of pop culture skins. While some fans argue the series has lost its original identity, others see the shift as a natur...

Marius Müller, 20 Aug 2025 14:51

The August 7th UEFI update to the Snapdragon X Surface Pros and Surface Laptops prevents full battery charging. (Image source: AI generated by Microsoft Copilot)

Microsoft UEFI update prevents Snapdragon X Surface Pros and Surface Laptops from fully charging

Microsoft has released UEFI updates to Qualcomm Snapdragon X Surface Pros and Surface Laptops that kills the ability to charge fully. No known fixes are available at this time and users should consider pausing updates.

David Chien, 19 Aug 2025 08:19

The latest One UI 8 beta for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has issues with moon photos (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra users complain about massive camera issues when taking pictures of the moon

Years after Samsung was accused of faking moon pictures, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is once again having problems with the Earth’s satellite. The flagship is rendering the moon in a pink color, which suggests an issue with the white bal...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Aug 2025 03:43

OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch sparks swift backlash; Altman says GPT-4o will return for Plus users (Image source: OpenAI)

GPT-5 launch stumbles prompt swift return of GPT-4o

OpenAI’s new GPT-5 debuted as its “most powerful model yet,” but user backlash over tone, performance, and loss of choice pushed the company to quickly restore GPT-4o for Plus subscribers.

Nathan Ali, 12 Aug 2025 19:34

Google Gemini can now create fully illustrated children's storybooks, albeit with mixed results. (Image source: Generated via Google Gemini)

Google Gemini can now create children's storybooks with illustrations

Google Gemini can now help parents with bedtime. The AI tool can now generate and read illustrated storybooks for children, although they still contain now-expected AI errors like inconsistent pictures and strange sentence structu...

Sam Medley, 06 Aug 2025 20:32

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GameStop declares the console wars 'over' as it racks up a satirical win at fanboys' expense

Microsoft’s executive-mandated 30% profit target reportedly drove Xbox layoffs, studio shutdowns, and canceled projects

Apple lowers iPhone Air orders to "end of production" levels

Some Battlefield 6 engineers are reported turning the repair tool into a canvas for in-game art instead

MindsEye employees renew allegations that GTA ex-producer Leslie Benzies’ Build a Rocket Boy was chaotic, mismanaged

Warning: Cheap thermal paste from Korea is causing CPU damage

Orange iPhone 17 Pro Max turns pink: Another manufacturing defect with Apple's new iPhone?

Pixel 10 Pro Fold explodes during durability test and isn't dustproof: Google doesn't learn

As Cybertruck sales stall, Elon Musk buys up inventory himself

FBC: Firebreak underperformance makes Remedy issue a profit warning and €14.9M impairment in 2025

MindsEye developers slam Build a Rocket Boy leadership: "Is this how you treat your own?"

Hackers claim to have stolen as many as 2.1 million photo IDs in 1.5TB Discord data breach

EA apologizes for Battlefield 6 launch outage with free boosters and Battle Pass rewards

Steam: Game stays free forever due to mistake, dev explains the reason

Discord breach exposes 70,000 government IDs: what went wrong and who was affected

Apple iPhone: Code analysis shows how a 20-byte error could have resulted in Antennagate

Embark Studios humorously embraces Call of Duty Black Ops 7's accidental "Arc Raiders" censorship

New Genshin Impact update renders game nearly unplayable on Pixel 10 series

Discord users impacted by 3rd-party service provider's customer service data breach

Beoplay H100: Silent change leaves $2k over-ear wireless headphones with only AAC and SBC Bluetooth support

AirPods Pro 3 deemed irrepairable by iFixit, score 0 out of 10

Trump phone misses release target, release date unknown

Samsung Galaxy Ring with swollen battery forces user to make emergency room visit

Amazon’s RTX 5080 brick delivery saga ends on a happy note for Redditor

Disney+ streaming service to increase prices again

Amazon customer left shocked after receiving a brick instead of an RTX 5080

Xbox consoles get another price hike in the US

Nearly half a million Anker power banks recalled over fire and burn hazards

Even on $3,000 refrigerators: Samsung puts ads on smart fridge displays

Open source tool measures the stupidity level of AI models

Apple's most powerful desktop cannot install latest version of macOS

Lenovo Q&A confirms no official Legion Go 2 SteamOS, Ryzen Z2E performance bumps — shipping delay questions dodged

Starlink global outage happens again with satellite Internet service down during geomagnetic storm

ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Grok credibility study shows Google misleads less yet AI disinformation has doubled

Pixel 10: Google claims to have fixed major display issues for early adopters

Linux Mint 22.2 launches with a few old bugs

8-TB pen drive sold for $9 gets a teardown

These games are so bad, they ruined the reputation of an entire series

Google Pixel 10 has massive display problems according to user reports

Fan hopes crushed: Harry Potter return is "never going to happen," says director

Anno 117: Pax Romana demo now live – but facing backlash over one major issue

Verizon to issue bill credits following nationwide cellular, broadband outage

Sony FeliCa vulnerability found in pre-2017 IC transport cards

Gamer realizes the true extent of physical games’ demise

The Analogue 3D is fast becoming another vaporware Smach Z disaster

"How Call of Duty started vs. how it’s going" – fans roast the franchise on Reddit

Microsoft UEFI update prevents Snapdragon X Surface Pros and Surface Laptops from fully charging

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra users complain about massive camera issues when taking pictures of the moon

GPT-5 launch stumbles prompt swift return of GPT-4o

Google Gemini can now create children's storybooks with illustrations

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