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When Final Fantasy debuted in 1987, it did so on the Famicom (and later the NES in 1990), and Nintendo platforms would play host to the franchise all the way up until Final Fantasy VII. That pivotal entry was not only the series’ transition to 3D graphics, but it also spelled the franchise’s move to PlayStation as its primary platform. While some future entries would eventually arrive on other platforms, the mainline series has largely ignored Nintendo consoles outside of some side titles and spin-offs. Perhaps it’s fitting, then, that a multi-part remake of the very game that signaled the…

reMarkable Paper Pure MSRP $399.00 “An unmatched writing slate, above all else.” Pros Excellent writing experience Adequately light weight Stunning battery life Ease of repairs Performance gain Cons No front or back light Features are paywalled No keyboard input Display could’ve been sharper Missing essential tools Quick Review I bought into the reMarkable dream years ago and tried multiple slates, but the Paper Pure is the version I keep coming back to. At $399, it’s the entry-level E Ink tablet from the brand that finally retires the aging reMarkable 2, and it does so by stripping away almost everything you’d…

Dragon’s Dogma 2, a challenging, friction-filled fantasy adventure from Capcom, was one of my favorite games back in 2024. Today, during Nintendo’s big summer Direct, we learned that the game is coming to Switch 2. What was less clear from the Direct’s trailer, however, is that the Switch 2 version is actually Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, an updated release of the game that will come bundled with the Dark Arisen expansion. That expansion is also coming as paid DLC to every other console the game is currently on, and you can see the trailer for it below: Dark Arisen’s main…

Meta’s smart glasses privacy problem has taken another turn. After WIRED found inactive face-identification references inside the Meta AI app, the same code has now reportedly vanished in a follow-up app update. Meta’s smart glasses app carried traces of face-ID work The code was reportedly connected to an internal effort called “NameTag.” WIRED found that the system was not switched on for users, but its presence suggested Meta had gone beyond a loose concept and had started testing how face identification might work inside its smart glasses ecosystem. According to WIRED, the dormant system appeared to process faces into on-device…

With Nintendo’s Direct Presentation this morning, an argument can be made that Summer Game Fest 2026 has officially concluded. We can all take a breath and maybe a nap as we dream of all the games we will be playing later this year (mostly in September) and next year.Below you will find a recap of everything shown during Nintendo’s presentation, but you can find everything we wrote about as it relates to Summer Game Fest right here.Every Game Shown During The 2026 Nintendo Direct PresentationBelow, we’ll list each game in the order they appeared during the show, along with key…

Most people do not just wake up one day and suddenly realize they’re completely burnt out. More often than not, they are unaware of rising stress, poor recovery, or just how much inconsistent sleep has begun to chip away at their health. A restless night here, an extra coffee there, and a stressful workweek somehow turn into a stressful month. The trickiest thing about a modern lifestyle is that its toll rarely arrives all at once. Instead, it creeps up gradually, building quietly through broken sleep cycles and a daily routine that leaves no room to slow down. Because these…

Final Fantasy Resonance was revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct, and brings the HD-2D art style, popularized by the Octopath Traveler games, to Square Enix’s flagship franchise. The game comes out October 22, and you can check out its reveal trailer below. While it looks like a completely new story to the unfamiliar, it’s actually an adaptation of the story and world from the first arc of Brave Exvius, a Final Fantasy-themed mobile game that was shuttered last year. It brought players on a typical Final Fantasy adventure (complete with chocobos and airships), and included appearances from characters like Cloud, Tidus, and…

For years, Bluetooth speakers have followed a familiar formula: better sound, longer battery life, maybe a splash of waterproofing, and then onto the next model. Marshall’s new Stockwell III certainly checks those boxes, but its most interesting upgrade isn’t about audio at all. It’s about staying alive longer. The Stockwell III arrives as Marshall’s first refresh of the portable speaker since 2019, carrying forward the same road-ready design with its signature carrying strap and retro-inspired aesthetic. At first glance, it looks like a predictable update. Underneath, however, Marshall is making a subtle but meaningful shift toward repairability. The battery isn’t…

Unlike most years, Apple’s WWDC 2026 carried more weight than usual, not just because it was Tim Cook’s final keynote as CEO, but also because it represented Apple’s chance at redemption after missing deadlines, mounting questions, and criticism about its ability to keep pace in the AI race.  Fortunately, Apple answered many of those questions on June 8, 2026, unveiling an upgraded AI-powered Siri alongside a range of new Apple Intelligence features, while also raising a few fresh questions. WWDC was packed with announcements across six operating systems that underpin Apple’s ecosystem of devices.  Here’s a quick roundup of everything…

Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. When it hits the console next month on July 23, it will bring with it both classic Final Fantasy adventures alongside brand new Switch 2 features, including a highly requested high-speed mode, a toggle for random encounters, and additional quality of life features. While these features are available on the PC version of this remaster, this is the first time they’ll be in a console port. The developer-publisher released a new trailer today for the HD Remaster Switch 2 port, highlighting the full HD characters,…