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This is the first Galaxy S26 Ultra deal that actually feels worth talking about. Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB pre-order bundle for $1,299.99, and it comes with a $200 Amazon gift card. That alone is a strong launch offer, but the real reason this stands out is the storage angle: this promo gives you double the storage without forcing you to pay the usual premium for it. That matters because flagship phone deals at launch are usually underwhelming. You might get a tiny credit, maybe a trade-in boost, and that’s it. This one is better. You’re getting…

World of Warcraft: Midnight launches next week, but early access begins later this evening. Ahead of the MMORPG’s anticipated expansion, we sat down with World of Warcraft’s lead composer, Leo Kaliski, to learn about the making of Midnight’s music and how the team is flexing its creative muscle with new instrumentation. Finally, Kaliski counts himself lucky to make human music in a world obsessed with generative AI. In your journey from composer’s assistant to lead composer, I’m curious how you’ve come to understand the musical identity of World of Warcraft. What does it sound like to you?Some of my understanding comes…

Backyard pools tend to fall into familiar patterns: a few laps, some floating, and a lot of splashing around on weekends. The iGarden Swim Jet X Series, the world’s first AI-powered portable swim jet, wants to make those routines feel entirely new. It promises a pool that doesn’t just sit there waiting for warm weather, but one that adapts to workouts, family play, and everyday life – all without drilling, plumbing, or permanent installation. The device attaches to most pools with a simple clamp, and its upcoming crowdfunding launch in early to mid-March 2026 signals a major shift in what…

After a ceremonious reveal at the conclusion of The Game Awards 2026, newcomer developer Wildlight Entertainment launched its first-person raid shooter Highguard on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Despite eclipsing 100,000 concurrent Steam players around the game’s launch, that number quickly dropped (though Steam concurrents are only a fraction of the total players), with Steam’s reviews status for the game sitting at “mixed” today. As a result, Wildlight laid off most of its 100-person staff, roughly two weeks after the game’s launch, and according to a new report from Bloomberg, less than 20 developers remain at the studio –…

As AI systems become embedded in society, a new question is emerging: can they improve our lives beyond technical and creative tasks? Can they help humans as a race to make better decisions, make us less selfish, and foster better cooperation?  A recent study by researchers Arend Hintze and Christoph Adami explores exactly this question in their paper, “Promoting Cooperation in the Public Goods Game Using Artificial Intelligence Agents,” published in npj Complexity. The tragedy of the commons The tragedy of the commons is an economic theory where individuals, in a shared and limited resource environment, overuse and deplete the…

Stardew Valley turns 10 years old today, marking a huge milestone for one of the most beloved and successful indie games in of the modern era. Despite being far from a live service game, solo developer ConcernedApe (also known as Eric Barone) is still providing content updates to this day, and though they’ve slowed significantly in recent years, 1.7 is coming soon.Today, Barone premiered a video on YouTube celebrating both the anniversary and upcoming update, taking a trip down memory lane to show off old builds of the farming sim while also providing a sneak peek at 1.7 – specifically,…

I’ve been building computers and fiddling with pc parts since I was a teenager, which means I’ve lived through every era of the mechanical keyboard. For the last decade, the gaming and typing standard was the “clicky” switch (think Cherry MX Blues). It was loud, aggressive, and practically guaranteed to annoy your roommates, partners, or coworkers. But in 2026, the era of the loud click is officially dead. The new obsession is the “thock”: a deep, muted, and satisfying acoustic signature. This is achieved through multi-layer sound-dampening foams, silicone gaskets, and factory-lubricated linear or tactile switches. Your keyboard shouldn’t sound…

Lenovo is reportedly working on a bold new spin for its Legion Go series of handheld consoles, one where it turns into a Windows tablet with a foldable screen. Portable gaming rigs have been all the rage recently, and the Chinese brand might be looking to shake things up with an innovative new concept, one that doesn’t just fit in your hands but folds out into a larger screen to double as a PC-style device. Blending portable handhelds with big foldable displays According to leaked materials shared with WindowsLatest, Lenovo’s Legion Go Fold Concept will arrive as an 11.6-inch handheld…

Samsung introduced an AI-powered natural language search feature in its Gallery app with the Galaxy S25 series last year. With the new Galaxy S26 series, the company has upgraded this functionality, enabling real-time results and the ability to locate specific moments within videos. A recent post on Samsung’s Korean community forums reveals that the Gallery app on Galaxy S26 series devices comes with a more powerful search engine and video analysis tool. It’s capable of delivering results in real time, showing photos and videos as soon as a search term is entered. For example, typing “tree” in the search bar…

Steam Next Fest has arrived once again. Hundreds upon hundreds of demos for upcoming games are now at players’ fingertips, and we’re downloading and playing many demos ourselves based on personal excitement, curiosity, and positive word-of-mouth. With so many demos to consider, you may be struggling to decide which ones may be worth your time; that’s where we come in. Some GI editors are sharing their favorite Next Fest demos so far and why we think they’re worth a look. Keep checking back to this list, as we’ll be updating it over the week until Steam Next Fest concludes on…