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The PC and laptop industry has run on Intel and AMD silicon so long that most people don’t even question whether these are the only options.  Nvidia just answered that question at Computex 2026, in the form of the RTX Spark superchip, and Jensen Huang’s comments about what comes next suggest that it wasn’t a one-time experiment.  Are more RTX Spark iterations on the way? In a Q&A session with Tom’s Guide at Computex 2026, Nvidia’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, confirmed that N1X (the internal codename for RTX Spark) is the first entry in a long-term lineup.  “N2X and…

OnePlus may be planning one of its earliest flagship launches yet. A new leak from Digital Chat Station claims the OnePlus 16 could arrive in September. If accurate, that would place the phone in the same launch window typically dominated by Apple’s annual iPhone announcements, with the iPhone 18 series also expected around that time. The rumored September date likely refers to a China launch rather than an immediate global rollout. Based on OnePlus’ recent release pattern, international markets such as India and Europe could see the device shortly afterward, potentially within the following month. Is OnePlus done waiting for…

Contactless payments are great, but have you ever paid for your coffee with a magic wand? Cash App, the digital payments service run by Block, has just launched the Cash App Wand – a pearlescent, star-shaped, NFC-enabled keychain accessory that lets you tap to pay at any contactless terminal. Yes, it is a real product that costs $25, and it is available right now for Cash App Card holders to buy in the app. So how does this magical wand work? The Cash App Wand is the first product under a new hardware line called Cash App Tags. Tags are…

If you’ve ever talked yourself out of a purchase while waiting for that one-time passcode, Google just took away your last line of defense. The company just announced new updates to Google Wallet and Google Pay that make buying things online significantly faster and easier. Checking out online is about to get dangerously fast The biggest update for everyday shoppers is direct checkout in Google Pay. It brings all the payment options stored in your Google Wallet directly to a retailer’s checkout page, working much like Apple Pay does. It’s available now for merchants using Airwallex and is coming soon…

Corsair has launched the Nightsword v2 Wireless SD Stream Deck gaming mouse, a right-handed wireless mouse with a dedicated Stream Deck launch button, at Computex 2026. The Stream Deck support is an in-house integration rather than a third-party collaboration, since Corsair owns Elgato. It brings Elgato’s shortcut system directly to the mouse, letting gamers, streamers, and creators trigger app, gaming, and workflow controls without reaching for a separate desktop panel. Stream Deck controls are now under your thumb The Nightsword v2 Wireless SD is detected inside the Stream Deck app. Once connected, users can assign Stream Deck actions to the…

Google has been quietly reaching out to Android developers with an offer to buy access to their code. As reported by 404 Media, the company sent emails to a select group of Google Play developers, inviting them to join what it calls a “confidential content offer pilot.”  The email frames it as a revenue opportunity, saying developers can “get paid for sharing the code powering your apps, as well as your archived projects.” Google adds that developers retain their intellectual property rights and that the license is non-exclusive. So what does Google actually want the code for? According to the…

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, the Switch 2 port of From Software’s fantastic 2022 game (that Game Informer and many others awarded game of the year honors), is releasing August 28. The port was set to release last year, but was delayed back in October for “game performance adjustments”. Those adjustments are apparently complete, or at least will be in August.Your journey to the Erdtree begins here. Rise, Tarnished.#ELDENRING Tarnished Edition is coming to #NintendoSwitch2 on August 28, 2026. pic.twitter.com/ko0liMaHij— ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) June 4, 2026This Switch 2 port will include the original Elden Ring as well as the 2024 expansion,…

Meta’s next big AI model may not be arriving as quickly as the company originally hoped. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Meta has repeatedly delayed the release of its upcoming flagship AI model, internally known as “Muse Spark,” raising fresh questions about the company’s AI ambitions and readiness. The delays reportedly stem from concerns around performance, reliability, and internal disagreements over whether the model is competitive enough against rapidly advancing rivals like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. That matters because Meta has spent the last two years aggressively positioning itself as one of the biggest challengers in…

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has locked onto a release date, and our resident ace pilot Eric Van Allen flew out to see what Bandai Namco’s Ace team has been working on for the next installment of its flying-action series.Join Eric and rookie wing-man Charles Harte on a brief tour of the three missions available, highlighting plenty of tense aerial battles, breakneck bombing runs, and at least two wipe-outs. It’s easy to get lost out there in the big blue. Look for more on Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve as we approach its release date of October 2, 2026,…

Online learning platform Coursera is taking a page straight out of TikTok’s playbook. The company has launched a new AI-powered feed designed to serve short-form educational content in a scrollable, personalized format, signaling a major shift in how digital learning platforms may try to keep users engaged. The feature introduces bite-sized video lessons, clips, and explainers curated through artificial intelligence based on a user’s interests, learning habits, career goals, and previous course activity. Instead of committing to hour-long lectures or full certification programs upfront, users can now discover short educational snippets designed to make learning feel more casual, accessible, and…