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Samsung just unveiled its newest budget phone, Galaxy A27 5G, starting at $349, which is $50 pricier than last year’s Galaxy A26, yet it actually takes a step back in a few areas that matter for everyday use. What you actually get for the higher price Samsung swapped the A26’s Exynos chip for a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, which delivers a 10 to 20% speed boost, plus a GPU upgrade for smoother gaming and graphics work. The display still rocks a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It now has a punch hole camera cutout instead of…
Xbox consoles are getting a third price increase in roughly 13 months. Effective August 1, the costs of certain Xbox models are being raised worldwide by no less than $100.An Xbox Wire post states that the 512 GB models of Xbox will increase in price by $100 and the 1 TB models by $150 in the U.S. The 2 TB Xbox Series X model is also being discontinued.Xbox does not list the new prices, but this update would indicate that the affected consoles will soon be sold at the following prices:Xbox Series S 512 GB – $499.99 (currently $399.99)Xbox Series…
Apple has raised prices across Macs and iPads as the ongoing memory and storage crunch continues to push up component costs. Several iPad models are now $100 to $200 more expensive than before. This makes the ongoing Amazon Prime Day deals one of the last easy ways to buy an iPad at a more reasonable price before higher official pricing becomes the new normal. We have listed all the ongoing iPad offers below, so check out these deals before the Prime Day sale ends on June 26. iPad (A16, 128GB) jumped from $349 to $449, but Prime Day has it…
Earlier this month, NBA The Run arrived on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC to mixed reviews. Game Informer contributor Danreb Victorio gave it a 7.25 out of 10, summarizing his review by saying, “As it is, it’s too barebones to wholeheartedly recommend, but there’s a great game of basketball waiting for you if you don’t mind only playing online matches.” Today, developer Play By Play Studios announced plans to rectify that when it revealed its roadmap, which includes more content, including an campaign mode.In a new blog post, Play By Play revealed what fans can expect in the coming…
Prime Day has no shortage of earbuds deals, but the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Beats Studio Buds+ are the two I’d put at the top of the list. We have tested both pairs before, and both delivered the kind of performance that makes their current discounts easy to recommend. Pixel Buds Pro 2 The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are an amazing pick if you want premium earbuds with excellent noise canceling, a tiny and comfortable design, and tight Google integration. They usually sell for $189, but Prime Day brings them down to $160.55. These earbuds are incredibly light and…
It’s been a rough few months to be a Destiny 2 fan, but it’s even worse if you’re one of the developers who worked on the shooter over the past decade. Five weeks ago, Bungie announced that Destiny 2’s next update would be its last, bringing the live-service game to an end a little less than nine years after its launch. At the time, it wasn’t quite clear what this meant for the studio – some theorized the Destiny 2 team would all get to work on Destiny 3 – but today confirmed one of the worse outcomes.Bungie has announced…
When I first got my hands on a smart ring years ago, I was extremely skeptical. Is the sensor accurate? What about the fragility? Can they match the biosensing chops of smartwatches? And more such doubts kept swirling through my mind. The underlying tech, on the other hand, has evolved dramatically. Yet, as the technology evolved, so did the consumer requirements and the trust requirements. Can a smart ring truly blend into your lifestyle without making any compromises? I am currently testing the RingConn Gen 3 smart ring, and so far, it has emerged as the most holistic and feature-packed…
Fortnite is no stranger to celebrity music artists, having previously featured acts ranging from Travis Scott to Metallica to Chappell Roan, and many others. The next star making her debut is Olivia Rodrigo, who arrives in the popular battle royale tonight at 8 p.m. ET as a playable skin. The cosmetic bundle for the Grammy award-winning singer and actress behind hits such as “Drivers License”, “Good 4 U”, and “Vampire” arrives as part of Fortnite’s Icon series. Players can purchase two outfit skins – SOUR and Lover Girl – and a cosmetic set that includes the following items:Good 4 U EmoteMaggots…
Prime Day is the perfect time to upgrade your sound setup, and these two speakers cover very different needs. One is a portable Bluetooth powerhouse built for taking your music outside. The other is a smart, AI-ready speaker designed to live quietly on a shelf. Here is why each one earns a spot on your list. Bose SoundLink Max Pros Great build quality Excellent portability Impressive sound Optional accessory handles Supports Multipoint Cons No Wi-Fi No microphones No smart assistant integration This speaker normally sells for $400, but it is currently down to $279 this Prime Day, putting it in…
Lords of the Fallen II has been delayed to 2027. The sequel, technically the third game in the series, had been slated to launch sometime this year. Developer CI Games posted a development update explaining the delay for the upcoming Soulslike action RPG, writing, “As development progresses, we have worked closely with the Gameplay Feedback Team, a dedicated group of seasoned Souls-like veterans within our Launch Creative Team. Their valuable ongoing input, combined with the team’s vision, has identified meaningful opportunities to further refine and strengthen the overall experience. These enhancements will benefit from additional integration, iteration, and polishing time, enabling…