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This post is brought to you in paid partnership with Hume We’ve discussed the Hume Band’s design ethos before; specifically, how its screen-free, fabric-wrapped profile respects your attention span. But for the man who treats his health as a long-term asset, the form factor is secondary to the data. While most wearables are content to tell you how many steps you took or how poorly you slept, Hume has positioned itself as something more sophisticated: a personal longevity coach. It focuses less on daily activity stats and more on the biological cost of that activity. The engine gauge: Metabolic Capacity…

While Game Freak is best known for its work on the Pokémon games (the series is so large that it’s hard to see how it wouldn’t be), it does develop other games from time to time. That said, Beast of Reincarnation, the studio’s upcoming post-apocalyptic action role-playing game, is a big swing even by the studio’s standards. After seeing the game in action during today’s Xbox Developer Direct, we got a much clearer vision of what to expect when it launches this summer.Set in Japan in the year 4026, Game Freak describes the game as a “one-person one-dog action RPG.”…

After more than a year of scattered leaks and rumors, Apple’s home hub may finally hit the market in 2026. A new report suggests the device could launch in the coming months and sheds some light on its unique design. Back in October 2024, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that the home hub could borrow design cues from Apple’s iMac G4, featuring a display roughly the size of two iPhones placed side by side on a circular base. Apple was also said to be preparing a higher-end version with a robotic arm, which could retail for around $1,000. Now, a recent…

GreedFall: The Dying World, the prequel to 2019’s GreedFall, has been coming together in Steam Early Access since September 2024, but it’s almost ready to come out of the oven. Developer Spiders announced today that its follow-up will launch on March 12.Set three years before the original GreedFall, The Dying World is a choice-driven action RPG where players control a native of the island of Teer Fradee, the primary setting of the last game. The protagonist is a guardian of knowledge and nature; unfortunately, this status attracts the attention of colonists from the old continent of Gacane, which is being…

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is taking satellite internet to a whole new level with its newly announced network, TeraWave. Geared toward enterprise clients, data centers, and government customers rather than everyday consumers, the service promises data speeds of up to a staggering 6 Tbps. According to the official announcement, Blue Origin plans to launch 5,280 low-Earth orbit satellites and 128 medium-Earth orbit satellites for the service, with the first ones set to deploy in late 2027. The low-Earth satellites will rely on RF connectivity and offer a max data transfer speed of 144 Gbps, while the medium-Earth satellites will use…

OpenAI just pushed a fresh update for ChatGPT Atlas, its AI-powered browser for macOS, and it brings some genuinely useful upgrades that make the browsing experience smoother and more organized. According to the release notes, the highlight feature in the latest update is Tab Groups, which allow you to organize webpages much like in Chrome or Safari. The update also brings some additional changes for tabs, including fixes for vertical tab “Mini mode” and a simplified tab context menu. Atlas’ search experience has also been updated with a new “Auto” mode that automatically switches between ChatGPT and Google depending on…

Super Mario Bros. Wonder was one of Nintendo’s flagship games on the original Nintendo Switch when it was released in 2023. While its Switch 2 upgrade was announced a while ago, today we got some more details about what to expect and when it’s coming out. First things first: you can get the upgrade and content expansion in just over two months on March 26.Attraction Central is Bellabel Park’s main sell, inviting players to a new area full of co-op and competitive minigames. The attractions are divided into two sections – local and wireless/online. The former can also be played…

Acer has launched two new Chromebooks aimed primarily toward students: the Acer Chromebook 311 (C725) and the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (R725T). These laptops are built for K-12 classrooms and institutional setups, where durability, low maintenance, and reliable performance matter more than flashy specifications. Both models feature an 11.6-inch HD IPS display (with optional touch support) and TUV Rheinland-certified low-blue-light panels. Unlike the regular version, the Chromebook Spin 311 has a convertible screen that doubles as a tablet when required. Rugged hardware made for K-12 realities Under the hood, the panel is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 540 octa-core processor,…

Volvo has announced its latest, all-electric mid-size SUV — the EX60 — as a “game-changer” step in its electric lineup. The EV offers excellent range, fast charging, Google Gemini AI integration, and a premium audio experience that rivals models like the Tesla Model Y and the BMW iX3. The EX60 sits between the smaller EX40 and the larger three-row EX90 in the automaker’s global lineup, effectively replacing the ICE-powered XC60 as a fully-electric, family-friendly SUV. Volvo’s most important electric SUV yet Built on the company’s new SPA3 800-volt electric architecture, the EX60 uses advanced manufacturing techniques (mega casting and cell-to-body…

Sony has just launched a new pair of TWS earbuds called LinkBuds Clip. Instead of following the usual in-ear design seen on the latest AirPods Pro or Galaxy Buds Pro, these are open-ear earbuds that clip onto your ear. Indeed, Sony has presented a fresh take on TWS earbuds that aims to blend private audio with real-world awareness, something traditional earbuds don’t offer (either through a passive seal or active noise cancellation). A clip-on design built for awareness, not isolation The Sony LinkBuds Clip adopts a C-shaped, clip-on design that hangs outside the ear canal. From their unique position, the…