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If you’ve been trying to upgrade your TV audio without piecing together a system one box at a time, this bundle is the cleanest way to do it. The package includes the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) soundbar, the Sonos Sub Mini, and a pair of Sonos Era 100 speakers, and it’s down to $1,106.00, a $330 discount. For Sonos, that’s the kind of price cut that makes a “someday” surround setup feel a lot more reasonable, especially if you want something that looks tidy and doesn’t take over your living room. What you’re getting This bundle is basically a complete…
In any other year, I’d have spent hours of our end-of-year debates singing the praises of Monster Train 2, but unfortunately, it’s been an astounding year for roguelikes as a whole. Both my first and second favorite games of the year, Hades 2 and Blue Prince, respectively, are probably also my first and second favorite roguelikes of all time. When I have to whittle down a list of hills to die on during our discussions, Monster Train 2 is just barely below the threshold. That said, it’s still a fantastic game, and I wish more people (especially game critics) had…
If you like compact keyboards and you care about fast, responsive inputs, this is a strong price cut on a premium option. The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 is down to $159.99 (was $219.99), saving you $60. That discount matters because adjustable-actuation boards tend to live in the “nice, but pricey” category. At this price, it’s a lot easier to justify if you’ve been thinking about a 60% setup for competitive gaming or a cleaner desk. What you’re getting This is a 60% wired mechanical keyboard built around OmniPoint adjustable switches, which means you can fine-tune how far a…
We learned during a Nintendo Direct back in September that developer ConcernedApe was working on a Nintendo Switch 2 update for Stardew Valley. Yesterday, on Christmas, ConcernedApe surprise-dropped the update, and it’s free to anyone who already owns the game on Switch. If you don’t own Stardew Valley on Switch, you can purchase the Switch 2 edition for $14.99; if you do own it already, all you have to do is upgrade to the Switch 2 edition via a free “Upgrade Pack” on the Nintendo eShop. As for what to expect in this edition of the game, it features mouse controls,…
Samsung is laying groundwork for a potential jump in Galaxy S26 satellite connectivity, based on how it is describing the Exynos Modem 5410. The company says the modem supports three different satellite network types, and it ties one of them to voice calling, which points to something more practical than a last resort satellite message. With no official announcements just yet, it is speculated that the new modem will be used in the Galaxy S26 in select countries. Three satellite modes, different jobs Samsung says the Exynos Modem 5410 integrates LTE DTC, NB IoT NTN, and NR NTN on a…
Samsung is planning a major pivot for its smartphone chips, with reports suggesting the company will finally launch a processor with its own, fully in-house GPU by 2027. According to a report, Samsung’s System LSI team is currently hard at work on a next-generation chip, tentatively called the Exynos 2800. This chip is expected to feature a graphics unit built entirely on Samsung’s own architecture, marking a clean break from its long-standing reliance on outside blueprints. From Partner GPUs to Proprietary AI Engines Up until now, Samsung has always leaned on external partners for its mobile graphics. Even the upcoming…
Once the mince pies have been put away and the wrapping paper is being cleared up, spare a thought for the lonely gadgets, clothing and snacks that haven’t been gifted this festive season. The Christmas sales spin up after the big day itself and give you a chance to grab various items at a nice discount. While not as feverishly followed as Black Friday or Prime Day, the post-Christmas sales are still a great time to pick up a discount, whether it’s on a gift you were hoping for and didn’t receive, or on leftover stock of the year’s big…
Humanoid robot startups are raising massive funding rounds, and the sales pitch is familiar. Human-shaped machines will soon step into warehouses and factories, and then eventually our homes. But the Wall Street Journal reports a more restrained view inside the industry, even the companies building these bots think expectations have gotten ahead of what works. Executives and engineers say today’s humanoids are still too unreliable for the messy, multi-step work people imagine at home, even if they can handle simpler jobs in controlled settings. The goal is not just a humanoid, but a humanoid that does useful work. Humanoid robot…
A team of South Korean scientists has just reported a massive breakthrough in electric vehicle battery tech, revealing an “anode-free” lithium metal battery that nearly doubles energy density without making the battery any bigger. This work—a joint effort between POSTECH, KAIST, and Gyeongsang National University—could be the key to finally giving EVs the long driving range and cold-weather reliability they’ve been missing. Packing more energy into the same battery space The research team, led by Professor Soojin Park and Dr. Dong-Yeob Han at POSTECH, showed off a battery with an energy density of 1,270 Wh/L. For context, most lithium-ion batteries…
Waymo’s robotaxis can drive city streets without a human at the wheel, but they can still stop over basic issues that need a person to resolve, the Washington Post reports. That support layer, remote staff and local contractors, is part of how the service stays running. The same weakness shows up in minor hiccups and citywide disruptions. A door that is not fully latched can keep a vehicle from moving. During a major power outage, so many vehicles may ask for guidance that some end up waiting in place long enough to block traffic. The car does the driving, but…