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As video game hardware prices continue to rise due to component shortages and other economic factors, Meta has announced it will also increase the price of its Quest 3 VR headsets.Effective this Sunday, April 19, the U.S. prices for the Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets, which first launched in October 2023 and October 2024, respectively, will be as follows:Meta Quest 3S (128 GB): $349.99 (currently $299.99)Meta Quest 3S (256 GB): $449.99 (currently $399.99)Meta Quest 3 (512 GB): $599.99 (currently $499.99)Here’s the full chart that lists the updated international prices: “We’re making this change because the cost of building high-performance…

When Samsung fans debate next-generation performance, the conversation often centers on the processor. However, a new leak suggests that the Galaxy S27 series could get a substantial speed boost from somewhere that isn’t as glamorous or popular: its storage. According to a Korean blog post, Samsung is considering UFS 5.0, the next generation of Universal Flash Storage, for its lineup. But, like all good things, the rumor comes with a catch. The faster storage might only be available on select Galaxy S27 models, not the entire lineup.  What makes UFS 5.0 such a big deal? Currently, the Galaxy S26 lineup…

Street Fighter, the upcoming live-action film based on Capcom’s tentpole franchise, has a lengthy new trailer ahead of its October 16 premiere. Although the entire cast gets a spotlight, this new look shines a particuarly larger light on Ryu and Ken. The film shows Chun-Li’s quest to find champions for the tournament, seeking out Ryu and Ken, who both appear to be down on their luck. It doesn’t take long to see them unleash their signature moves alongside the rest of the roster as Street Fighter continues to look equal parts faithful to the source material and absolutely ridiculous (in a…

Canva‘s AI 2.0 update goes beyond its new conversational design workflow and app integrations. It also introduces automation and improved coding tools aimed at simplifying repetitive tasks and making it easier to create more advanced experiences without technical expertise. Automate recurring work in the background Canva’s new scheduling system allows users to set up tasks that run automatically, even when they’re offline. This includes generating batches of social media posts tailored for different platforms, preparing daily meeting briefings based on emails and calendar events, or translating content into multiple languages. Users can also schedule more complex workflows, such as generating…

If you’ve ever played video games on a laptop that sounded like a small aircraft trying to take off, Intel has heard you (and your laptop). The company’s Chinese division has launched “AI Quiet Plus,” a new certification and optimization program for gaming laptops (via VideoCardz).  As the name suggests, the feature uses artificial intelligence to dramatically reduce fan noise and surface heat while maintaining performance.  How does AI Quiet Plus actually work? It might be a bit confusing at first, since AI Quiet Plus isn’t a chip or a software update that you can download on the go. As…

In addition to introducing a new conversational, AI-powered design workflow, Canva today announced that it is expanding beyond design with integrations that aim to help users access information from commonly used productivity tools without leaving the platform. The Canva AI 2.0 update is centered around reducing the need to switch between apps while creating and managing projects. Pull data from connected apps With new connectors, users can link Canva to services like Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Zoom, and Notion. This allows its AI to pull in context from conversations, files, and schedules to generate relevant content. For example,…

Google used to be the go-to service for people who wanted to learn about their health conditions. The tide has been slowly shifting with more and more users turning to AI for their health-related queries.  According to new research from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America, about one in four US adults has used an AI tool or chatbot for health-related information or advice. The findings are based on a nationally representative survey of more than 5,500 adults conducted between October and December 2025. The good news is that most people aren’t replacing their doctors with chatbots. More…

Artificial intelligence is getting faster at clearing the small digital chores that eat into a normal week, and new research suggests Americans are already feeling that at home. In a study that tracked internet browsing across more than 200,000 US households, researchers found ChatGPT users handled practical online tasks much more efficiently, then often used the extra room in their schedules for leisure. That finding stands out because most AI productivity talk still revolves around work. This research points somewhere more familiar. Your evenings, your errands, and the pile of routine tasks that usually gets pushed to the side. The…

For Android users who’ve always looked at the iPad with envy, the OnePlus Pad 4 is shaping up to be a very convincing antidote—and it is not hard to see why. OnePlus is pitching its next flagship tablet as a big-screen, keyboard-friendly, ultra-slim machine that can handle work, streaming, and gaming without feeling like an oversized afterthought. And with an official release set for April 30, 2026, it will not be sitting in teaser territory for much longer. How the OnePlus Pad 4 is playing it big Looking at the specs sheet, the OnePlus Pad 4 sounds exactly like the…

If you assumed Apple and Google were just slow to catch harmful apps on their platforms, a new investigation suggests the problem is far worse than that. The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found that both the App Store and Google Play aren’t just hosting nudify apps. Their search and advertising systems are actively pointing users toward them. Nudify apps are AI tools that can digitally strip clothing from photos of real people. They can also generate pornographic videos or create sexually explicit chatbots using someone’s likeness. The scary part? 31 of the apps TTP found were rated suitable for minors.…