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Former Naughty Dog president Evan Wells has been selected as the latest inductee into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) Hall of Fame. His induction will take place during the 29th annual D.I.C.E. Awards on February 12.A 30+ year veteran of the video game industry, Wells began his career as a designer on ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron. He later moved to Crystal Dynamics to work as a programmer on Gex and then as lead designer on Gex: Enter the Gecko. Wells joined Naughty Dog in 1998 and worked as a lead designer and director on…

Dash cams are one of those purchases you don’t think about until you really, really wish you had one. That’s why a big discount on a multi-camera setup is worth paying attention to. The Rexing V33 3-channel dash cam is down to $199.99 (was $319.99), saving you $120. If you’ve been meaning to add coverage for your commute, rideshare driving, or family car, this is a solid time to get it done. What you’re getting This is a 3-channel dash cam with front, cabin, and rear cameras, and each channel records at 1440p. The practical benefit is simple: you’re not…

Asus is stepping back from the smartphone game, signaling a major shift for a brand that long dominated the gaming smartphone space. The company has confirmed it will pause smartphone operations in 2026, effectively putting new ROG Phone and ZenFone models on hold for the foreseeable future. The decision comes after years of struggling to carve out a meaningful foothold in a market ruled by heavyweights like Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi. While Asus smartphones were known for offering solid hardware and innovative features, they never quite caught on with mainstream audiences. Asus now appears to be reevaluating its smartphone strategy,…

At CES 2026, Tineco is demonstrating how floor care can be smarter, faster, and genuinely hands-off. Rather than spotlighting a single “hero” product, the company is presenting a full suite of corded and cordless cleaners, each designed to meet specific cleaning needs, fit various home layouts, and accommodate different lifestyles. The main message is simple: premium floor care should seamlessly combine power, convenience, and automation without compromise. There are common threads across the FLOOR ONE range. Users can expect strong suction, advanced water and steam delivery, enhanced edge performance, and hands-free self-cleaning systems. These innovations turn a traditionally manual, time-consuming…

Today marks 2026’s first new batch of Game Pass games, and while there have certainly been more exciting lineups, there’s still a few games here worth looking forward to. Today, you can play the enhanced edition of Little Nightmares, which gives a graphical boost to the 2017 puzzle platformer as well as Brews & Bastards, a twin-stick dungeon crawler starring a cast of drunken heroes.Tomorrow, Game Pass Premium subscribers will also gain access to a handful of titles that were previously locked to the Ultimate tier, including Atomfall, Lost in Random, Rematch, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted…

Nvidia is bringing its GeForce Now cloud gaming service to Amazon Fire TV devices with a new native app. Announced at CES, the app will give GeForce Now subscribers access to their PC game libraries on their TV, allowing them to enjoy their favorite titles on the big screen without dedicated gaming hardware. Nvidia says that the app will initially be available on select Fire TV sticks, including the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen) and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen). It is slated to roll out later this year in all regions where GeForce Now…

Square Enix has released the opening cinematic for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, the remake of the 2000 RPG set to launch next month. If that doesn’t whet your appetite, a demo for the game is also launching on Wednesday, January 7.This free demo will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and Steam. Progress from the demo can be transferred to the full game when it arrives on February 5, and that data will also unlock an exclusive outfit for Maribel called the “Day Off Dress.” The game’s opening cinematic shows off the beautiful visuals and soundtrack. You’ll…

CES 2026 is in full swing, and Razer is cutting deep with interesting and wacky technology as always (outside the AI stuff). My favorite one, however, being rather simple: a controller. That’s right, Razer is launching the new Wolverine V3 controller, and unlike its predecessors, it’s equipped with Bluetooth, and not just any Bluetooth. Razer claims that the Wolverine V3 is the fastest wireless gaming controller out there.  That’s mighty impressive, but here comes the weird: The Wolverine V3 is actually designed specifically for LG Smart TVs. As a lover of a good LG OLED TV, I couldn’t help but…

HP is using CES 2026 week to put the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 in the spotlight, with a simple pitch for shoppers who want a premium laptop that’s easier to carry. In its CES 2026 announcement, HP says the 14-inch notebook is 5% thinner than a 2025 MacBook Air 13, and 52 %lighter than the previous generation. If you’re looking for the practical details, you won’t find pricing or a firm ship date in this announcement. HP only says the OmniBook Ultra 14 is expected to be available on HP.com. Thinner than MacBook Air, on paper HP is pairing that…

XGIMI is stepping into wearables at CES 2026 with MemoMind, its first lineup of AI glasses, built around a simple idea. You should be able to wear them because you like how they look, not because you’re willing to tolerate a tech prop. XGIMI says the first lineup focuses on all-day comfort and brief help like translation, summaries, notes, reminders, and contextual guidance. If you’ve ignored smart glasses so far, MemoMind is trying to remove the usual friction. It’s aiming for a normal eyewear vibe, plus customization that lets you make the frames feel like yours. Built to match your…