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Xbox’s recent restructuring may have claimed another project, but Fallout fans could be getting something far more exciting in return. According to Bloomberg, Microsoft-owned Obsidian Entertainment has cancelled its planned Avowed sequel and is instead shifting its focus to a brand-new Fallout game. The project will reportedly be led by Josh Sawyer, the director behind the critically acclaimed Fallout: New Vegas, making it one of the most exciting Fallout developments in years. A familiar name returns to Fallout Sawyer is no stranger to the wasteland. He directed Fallout: New Vegas, widely regarded by many fans as one of the best…

Don’t Starve Together is finally coming to iOS and Android on July 21, and this one has me genuinely excited. I have spent a lot of time with the PC version, and it remains one of my favorite multiplayer survival sandbox games because of how quickly a normal session can turn into complete chaos. Klei Entertainment’s gloomy, strange, and unforgiving survival game is being ported to mobile by Playdigious. Preorders and preregistrations are live now, and the game is available at a 10 percent launch discount, bringing the price down to $8.99 from the usual $9.99. Why this mobile port…

DuckDuckGo has spent the past few months gaining fresh attention as more users look for alternatives to Google’s increasingly AI-heavy Search experience. Now, the privacy-focused company is adding a feature that could make its browser even more tempting for everyday use. DuckDuckGo says its browser can now block most video ads, including those on YouTube, when a video is playing inside the browser. What’s happening? DuckDuckGo says the new YouTube ad detection and blocking system is based on open-source community filter lists from uBlock Origin. The company may also apply its own rules to make the feature work better inside…

Google is giving Photos another dose of Gemini. The company has announced Video Remix, a new AI-powered editing tool that can transform ordinary video clips into stylized creations with just a few taps. Rather than requiring professional editing skills, Google says the feature lets users quickly reinvent existing videos using creative AI effects directly inside Google Photos. Think of it as Photo Remix, but for videos Available from the Create tab in Google Photos, Video Remix uses Gemini Omni to apply AI-powered transformations to an existing video clip. Instead of trimming footage or manually layering effects, users simply choose a…

For years, conversations around screen time have focused almost entirely on children. How much YouTube is too much? Should teenagers be on social media? When should a child get their first smartphone? A new study suggests we may have been asking the wrong question. According to research published last month in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Psychology (via Bloomberg), it’s not just children’s screen habits that matter. Parents who are constantly distracted by their phones may unintentionally weaken their emotional bond with their children, potentially leaving lasting developmental and psychological effects. The study surveyed 600 U.S. adolescents aged 12 to…

As part of its recent interview with IGN, Criterion reflected on its 30-year journey, from Burnout and Need for Speed to helping revive Battlefield. The studio made it clear that Burnout remains an important part of its identity, but it also acknowledged that its future now lies firmly with Battlefield. Fittingly, Criterion’s new 30th anniversary logo proudly carries the tagline: “Criterion: A Battlefield Studio.” On paper, that makes perfect sense. Battlefield 6 has already become one of EA’s biggest success stories in years. It revived a franchise many had written off, delivered the biggest launch in Battlefield history, and reminded…

Spotify has raised the limit on pinned items in Your Library from four to 20. Yes, you read that right. For years, Spotify thought four items were sufficient, even as users asked for more, and today the company finally caved. Credit where it’s due: 20 is actually a meaningful number. For years, we’ve heard the same question:“Why can I only pin 4 things?”Fair question.— Spotify (@Spotify) July 8, 2026 So what changed, and how do you pin items? Previously, users could pin up to four artists, albums, or playlists to the top of their Library for quick access.  Starting today,…

Exclusive renders from Android Headlines show the purported Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 in four colors, and for once, the colors don’t look boring or repetitive to me.  This is not a Titanium Black or deep navy blue situation it usually is with flagship smartphones or foldables. Samsung is going soft, and honestly, it could be the breath of fresh air Samsung’s foldable lineup needs.  So what colors might Samsung actually offer? Standard retail gets three options: Cream, Graphite, and Lavender (via Android Headlines). I’ll agree that these are pretty standard across smartphones in 2026, but it’s the fourth option…

Chinese automaker Chery just made one of the boldest warranty promises in the EV industry. If a battery fire damages your car, the customer will get a whole new one without any asterisks or fine print about fault.  It sure sounds like a marketing stunt, but the company is backing the claim with solid engineering. So what exactly is Chery promising? Chery launched what it calls the Rhino Battery Safety Program, which is backed by a 10 billion yuan ($1.47 billion) R&D push. As part of the program, battery casings are rated to handle a 1,500-joule underbody impact, which is…

Stellantis officially launched the Fiat Topolino in the US on July 7, 2026, priced at $13,995 before destination fee. While it is genuinely one of the most charming-looking EVs ever to cross the Atlantic, there are some fairly important caveats buried beneath all that dolce vita energy. It is a two-seat, fully electric low-speed vehicle roughly the size of a golf cart, because it essentially is one.  So what exactly is the Topolino? Underneath the retro-Italian styling sits a 5.4 kWh battery, a 46-mile maximum range, and a top speed of 19 mph.  At that speed, it is legally restricted…