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PlayStation has announced that it will host a State of Play livestream this week, featuring news, gameplay updates, and announcements from studios around the world. More specifically, the State of Play airs on Thursday, February 12, at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET, and will spotlight more than 60 minutes of third-party, indie, and first-party games. The State of Play will stream on PlayStation’s various YouTube and Twitch channels. As for what to expect, that’s anybody’s guess. On the first-party front, PlayStation’s Housemarque studio is launching Saros in April, after a delay from its original March date; Insomniac Games is releasing…
Microsoft is pushing 32GB RAM for gaming as the sweet spot for people who take PC play seriously. It still treats 16GB as enough for most games, but draws a clear line for heavier setups, especially if you mod, multitask, or chase smoother feel in newer releases. The timing is tricky. RAM is one of several upgrades that can get expensive fast, and it’s rarely the most exciting one. But it’s also the kind that can quietly fix the stuff that makes a good PC feel bad. Microsoft also bundles the advice with a broader message that building a rig…
Back in 2021, Apple introduced a new feature with iOS 15 that uses your iPhone‘s motion sensors to measure how steady you are while walking. Called Walking Steadiness, it relies on custom algorithms to analyze balance, stability, and coordination, alerting users when their fall risk may be elevated. Apple now appears to be working on an improved version of the feature that could roll out later this year. Apple has been working on a Health app revamp for quite some time, with leaks from early last year pointing to the addition of an AI-powered health coach, codenamed Mulberry. Bloomberg previously…
Moto Buds 2 Plus just surfaced in leaked renders, thanks to leaker Evan Blass on X. The images show the earbuds, a reworked charging case, and two finishes, and they also point to Bose handling sound tuning again. The buds themselves look like a familiar stem-style design, so the case is where the leak gets interesting. It’s taller, and the buds appear to sit upright inside it instead of laying flat. That kind of change usually makes the buds easier to grab, and it can make the case feel less awkward in daily use. Motorola hasn’t shared a launch date,…
According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is lining up a fresh round of iPads for 2026, and the early picture looks more practical than exciting. The report points to updates for the entry-level iPad and iPad Air that prioritize newer processors over any big design swing. That’s not nothing. If your current iPad is starting to feel slow, a modern chip can buy you years of smoother apps and longer software support. But if you’re waiting for a bold new look, this cycle doesn’t read like it. It’s mostly about the chips The entry-level iPad is expected to move to…
Apple may be ready to refresh its cheapest iPhone without raising the sticker. Bloomberg reports the iPhone 17e is lined up as the next entry model, with three upgrades in the works and a $599 starting price expected to stay put. Those changes are straightforward on paper, a move to the A19 chip, MagSafe returning, and a shift to Apple’s newest in-house cellular and wireless chips. The idea is simple, make the budget iPhone feel closer to the mainstream lineup while keeping it easy to buy. The 17e is framed as a volume phone aimed at emerging markets and enterprise…
A monitor upgrade is one of the fastest ways to make a PC setup feel new again, especially if you game and do everything else on the same screen. The Acer Predator X27U is down to $399.99, saving you $250 off the $649.99 compared value. For a 27-inch WQHD QD-OLED display with a 280Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, this is a rare mix of “looks incredible” and “feels ridiculously fast” at a price that’s usually reserved for midrange panels. What you’re getting This is a 27-inch WQHD (1440p) QD-OLED gaming monitor built for both competitive speed and high-end…
Some speakers disappear into the background. The Marshall Stanmore III does the opposite. It looks like a mini guitar amp, it has actual knobs you’ll want to touch, and it’s built for the kind of “put music on and let it fill the room” listening that cheap Bluetooth speakers never quite nail. Right now it’s a Presidents’ Day deal at $299.00, saving you $100.99 off the $399.99 compared value. If you’ve been wanting one great home speaker instead of a pile of small ones, this is a solid time to do it. What you’re getting This is a Bluetooth home…
If you’ve ever wanted “real” surround sound but hated the idea of speaker stands, visible wires, or a living room that looks like a gear showroom, an in-wall system is the clean solution. The Sonance MAG5.1 PREMIUM in-wall surround package is $1,499.00, saving $3,000 off the $4,499.00 compared value as a Presidents’ Day deal. That’s a massive discount for a setup that can deliver the kind of immersive movie and sports sound people usually associate with much more complicated systems. What you’re getting This is a 5.1-channel in-wall speaker system built around 6.5-inch in-wall speakers plus a wireless subwoofer. The…
An ambitious new series that leans heavily on artificial intelligence and carries the name of renowned filmmaker Darren Aronofsky is facing a barrage of negative responses from critics and viewers alike. The short-form series On This Day… 1776, produced by Aronofsky’s AI-focused studio Primordial Soup in partnership with Google DeepMind, TIME Studios, and Salesforce, was meant to be a groundbreaking use of generative AI to dramatize moments from the American Revolutionary War. Instead, it has become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over AI’s role in creative industries. Released on Time’s YouTube channel late January The series uses AI image…