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If you’ve ever watched your Pixel’s signal bars drop for no reason in a room where every other phone was fine, you already know Google has a modem problem.  A new FCC filing suggests the company might finally be doing something about it (via Android Central). Is Google finally giving up on Samsung’s modems? The filing for the upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold suggests Google is swapping out Samsung’s Exynos modem for MediaTek’s M90.  This aligns with earlier reports that the Tensor G6 chip will pair with MediaTek’s modem rather than Samsung’s. For those catching up, Google has leaned on…

The Legend of Zelda franchise has been soaring high for the vast majority of its lifespan, while the Star Fox franchise has struggled to gain traction over the course of multiple entries. These franchises exist in completely different spaces in terms of prestige and consistency. However, they do share a few similarities. Both are beloved franchises, and for many, both produced their greatest (or at the very least, defining) entry on the Nintendo 64. In 2011, both games received 3DS remasters, and this year, Nintendo surprised many by announcing remakes of both The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and…

Choosing the right smartphone in 2026 is no easy task. Apple and Android manufacturers now have strong options at almost every price, while better cameras, longer battery life, improved software support, new AI features, and more refined foldable designs have made the market more competitive than ever. But picking one is not easy, especially if your budget is tight, or you are just legitimately concerned about getting the best value for your money and need a reliable daily driver for long-term usage. We have tested and compared the leading smartphones available today, looking beyond the spec sheet to see how…

Agent 64: Spies Never Die is a retro-inspired homage to Nintendo 64 shooters, namely Rare’s classics GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark. First revealed as a prototype back in 2021, the shooter is finally launching on August 11.Developed by Replicant D6, Agent 64’s story campaign stars secret agent John Walter, who must defeat his nemesis, Dominic Pulp, to save the world. Although the first-person shooting action and level design highly evoke GoldenEye and Perfect Dark, the action features modernized enemy AI. The 14-mission story campaign can also be played solo or alongside friends in 2-player local split-screen or 4-player online co-op.…

The big hardware innovation on the Galaxy S26 Ultra was designed to stop strangers from peeking. But this feature could also be behind a new issue plaguing Samsung’s top flagship. Some owners and retail display units have reportedly developed a reddish patch around the center of the screen, which has prompted an internal investigation from Samsung. The company has yet to determine whether this is an isolated incidents or a broader product defect. A Samsung representative told Korean publication Newsway that “We are currently examining the matter internally to confirm the cause”. Samsung’s Privacy Display is under scrutiny After the…

“Growth” is what makes a good RPG, according to Kota Furushima, the Game Freak veteran directing the studio’s newest project: Beast of Reincarnation. That word is fitting considering the lush environments, plant-riddled animals, and a main character named Emma who can grow vines at will. Of course, Furushima isn’t necessarily talking about plants here, but it’s all meant to be intertwined. “Growth from a game system perspective” but also “story… and how players connect with that,” Furushima says.  After playing 90 minutes of Beast of Reincarnation and speaking with Furushima, I am obsessed with dropping down on enemies from my own…

Razer has refreshed the design of its affordable gaming earbuds in Xbox green and PlayStation white. Beneath the matching colors, however, one version has a compatibility advantage. The Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for Xbox and Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for PlayStation are available now for $99.99 each, matching the price of the existing standard model. The PlayStation edition combines white earbuds with blue Razer logos and a PS-branded case, while the Xbox model uses black earbuds, green logos, and a bright green case interior. The Xbox pair plays both sides Neither the PS5 nor the Xbox consoles support ordinary…

Developer Aerial Knight makes some interesting (and fun) games, so I’m always looking forward to what’s next from the team. Today, I learned about Aerial Knight’s MrFreezy, and it might take the record for the wildest puzzle-game pitch of all time, and I can’t wait to check it out. Aerial Knight’s MrFreezy’s Steam page features the following, intriguing text: “Play as a woman who’s an axe murderer, who kidnaps men, locks them in a basement, and decapitates them (in this light-hearted puzzle game.” There are plenty of light-hearted puzzle games out there; there are plenty of games about serial killers, too,…

If you use Instagram, WhatsApp, or iMessage, you need to know what is happening on these platforms. Australia’s online safety regulator, eSafety, has published a new transparency report, and the findings are grim.  As reported by The Guardian, the regulator found significant gaps in how the biggest tech companies are handling online sexual extortion and child sexual exploitation, even as the reports keep climbing. Which apps are criminals actively using for sextortion? Between July and December 2025, eSafety received over 2,000 sexual extortion complaints. Instagram and WhatsApp were named in more than 1,300 of them combined, making them the most…

Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II are coming to Switch 2 on October 1. The move coincides with the series 8th anniversary.Both games will be available separately, digitally and physically, as well as in a digital-only bundle.  Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II, first released in 2018 and 2023, respectively, feature improved frame rates and resolutions on Switch 2. Unfortunately, reading the fine print of the announcement trailer states that if you own the original Switch versions of these HD-2D RPGs, Square Enix is not offering an upgrade path for the Switch 2 editions. Furthermore, save data is not compatible between…