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Razer’s Sanrio collaboration has already produced a full desk setup, and the final drop is now here. The company has launched the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT Cinnamoroll Edition, a wireless headset themed around one of Sanrio’s most recognizable characters. Cinnamoroll is a white puppy from Sanrio, the Japanese company behind Hello Kitty and several other globally recognized character brands. He is known for his long floppy ears, blue eyes, curly tail, and soft cloud-like look. As per the Sanrio lore, he was born high above the clouds and can fly by flapping his big ears. Razer has leaned heavily…
Netflix has spent years telling the entertainment industry that binge-worthy originals and a simple user experience were enough to stay ahead. That strategy helped make it the world’s biggest streaming service. But according to a Wall Street Journal report, the company is increasingly concerned about a different metric: engagement. While Netflix continues to post healthy profits and retains one of the lowest subscriber cancellation rates in the industry, executives are reportedly seeing early signs that people are spending less time watching content. That matters because engagement – not just subscriber numbers – has become one of the biggest indicators of…
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT beyond its website with the launch of a new Chrome extension that can understand the contents of the webpage you’re viewing. The extension allows users to ask questions about a page, summarize articles, explain complex concepts, and even kick off longer AI-powered tasks without leaving their browser. The move positions ChatGPT as a direct competitor to Google’s Gemini in Chrome, which introduced similar context-aware browsing features earlier this year. While both tools aim to bring AI directly into web browsing, they take slightly different approaches to productivity and automation. ChatGPT enters a browser AI race Google…
Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a new type of transparent optical sensor that could significantly reduce the size of camera sensors while improving image quality. Published in the journal ACS Nano, the study demonstrates how gallium-doped zinc oxide (GZO) nanosheets can detect red, green, and blue (RGB) light within a single pixel, potentially replacing the decades-old Bayer filter design used in nearly every digital camera today. If commercialized, the technology could enable thinner smartphone cameras, higher-resolution medical imaging devices, and more compact sensors for automotive and aerospace applications, all while simplifying manufacturing. A new sensor design could replace one…
Uninstalling apps on macOS is usually very easy. You drag an app to the Trash, empty it, and move on. The annoying part is that many apps still leave residue behind, including support files, caches, preferences, containers, and logs. I have always found that frustrating, especially when old app data keeps sitting around long after the app itself is gone. AppCleaner by FreeMacSoft has been the popular go-to option for this for years, and it still does the job well. But I recently came across a new open-source alternative called Uninstally by Codenta, which solves the same basic problem. It…
Sony is officially back in the professional in-ear monitor (IEM) space. The company has announced the IER-M500, a new pair of stage-focused earphones designed for everyone from aspiring musicians to seasoned performers. Rather than chasing features like active noise cancellation or spatial audio for casual listening, the IER-M500 is built with one goal in mind: helping artists hear themselves clearly during live performances. Built for the stage, not the daily commute At the heart of the IER-M500 is a newly developed dynamic driver paired with a large acoustic chamber and an optimized internal acoustic structure. Sony says this combination delivers…
The US Federal Reserve has announced new task forces for advancing monetary policy. Led by chairman Kevin Warsh, the list of advisors for each task force includes Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.”The Federal Reserve’s commitment to price stability and maximum employment is unwavering. As is our resolve to pursue our mandate with rigor,” writes Chairman Kevin Warsh in a press release. “The U.S. economy has changed significantly over the last generation, and never more so than right now. Each task force will carefully consider whether policymakers’ means and methods, analytical tools and policy approaches can be improved upon. I am honored…
Every time you use ChatGPT or generate an image with AI, there is a memory chip working at extreme speed behind the scenes. However, that chip has a memory bottleneck problem, and a Korean research team may have just solved it. Researchers at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) developed a new way to stack more than 10 ultrathin semiconductor chips on top of each other, achieving a memory density roughly four times higher than the best commercial chips available today (via TechXplore). Why is stacking chips so hard, and what makes this one different? High-bandwidth memory, or HBM,…
Valve’s decision to officially support SteamOS 3.8 on standard gaming PCs has opened the door to an entirely new class of Steam Machines – without requiring gamers to buy Valve’s own hardware. Now, a new benchmark from YouTuber ETA Prime suggests that a high-end AMD-powered mini PC can outperform Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine by a comfortable margin. The only problem? It also costs several times more. The testing highlights both the flexibility of SteamOS and the growing appeal of AMD’s latest integrated graphics, but it also raises an important question: how much extra performance is actually worth paying for? SteamOS…
Every college football player knows their third year defines their career trajectory. That’s why one of EA Sports College Football 27’s (CFB27) cover athletes, Dante Moore, opted to return to Oregon rather than declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. The talented quarterback understood that another strong season would increase his already-impressive draft stock. Like Moore, CFB27 enters its junior year with high expectations. The previous two entries showcased bursts of potential, and EA Tiburon’s third effort brings strong tweaks and new mechanics to both sides of the ball while also reintroducing a well-liked arcade mode. Thankfully, these updates expand on…