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AMD exec says memory supply could ramp into 2028, easing shortages

PC RAM prices have surged as AI workloads have soaked up large portions of the market's memory supply, and manufacturers have largely shifted production from DDR4 to DDR5. David McAfee, AMD’s global vice president and general manager of the client channel business, says DDR4 production has fallen

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Secretlab launches Atlas ergonomic chair focused on productivity

Secretlab has unveiled the Atlas, its first new desk chair since the Titan Evo in 2022. The company says the Atlas narrows the feature set of the Titan Evo to deliver a lighter design that puts ergonomics and posture front and center as lines between gaming and ergonomic chairs blur.

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Android SafetyCore quietly scans photos for sensitive content — how to uninstall

Google rolled out Android System SafetyCore to phones and tablets running Android 9 and later without a new icon, a prompt, or an obvious notice; it simply appeared and runs in the background. Google describes it as a system component that provides infrastructure apps can use to protect users from

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Prime Day keyboard, mouse and controller deals

Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs June 23–26, and retailers are already rolling out discounts on keyboards, mice and controllers. You don't need an Amazon Prime subscription to find savings—many online stores are joining the sales, and Amazon offers a free 30-day trial if you want access

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Marvel Rivals 8.5 finally makes Cyclops playable

NetEase outlined what’s coming to Marvel Rivals season 8.5, and the midseason update headlines Cyclops as a playable character. He looks awful — for anyone going up against him. Cyclops is a Duelist who relies on his visor beams for precision shots, but he’s not just a Hawkeye

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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station 53% Off with 100W Solar Panel

Amazon is offering a 53% discount on the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 power station bundle, cutting the price from $1,328 to $630. The deal is an early Prime Day discount and available for a limited time. The 2,000W unit has 10 ports, letting you run a smartphone,

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Destiny 2's final update draws over 164,000 players on Steam

It's the day of Destiny 2's final live service update, and players have swarmed into the shooter to celebrate the game and make their demands for Destiny 3 known. With a peak of over 164,000 Steam concurrents so far today (via SteamDB), Destiny 2 is

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Best early Prime Day TV deals: Samsung, Sony and more

Amazon Prime Day is just two weeks away, but markdowns are already available on top-rated TVs from Samsung, Hisense, Sony, TCL and others, with savings of up to $2,000. Deals range from premium OLED models to budget-friendly second screens, and include discounts on cutting-edge tech like the TCL Micro

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WWDC 2026: Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more

Apple's WWDC 2026 opened at Apple Park, kicking off a week of reveals about Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and developer demos. The keynote also marked Tim Cook's final WWDC before he hands the role to John Ternus on September 1. Much of the presentation

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Vanillaware's 23-year PC shun ends as Muramasa remake heads to Steam

Vanillaware revealed Muramasa: Revenant Blades during the Nintendo Direct. The game is a revamped version of 2009's Muramasa: The Demon Blade, which was originally a Wii exclusive, and is scheduled to arrive on Steam in 2027. Founded in 2002, the studio had not released a PC title until

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PearOS pursues Liquid Glass look for Linux desktop

PearOS is aiming for a Liquid Glass-like desktop with its latest NiceCore release, which brings a new base, a new design and what the developer calls a 'Liquid Gel' aesthetic. Progress remains slow because the development effort is effectively a one-person project, and the distribution is far from

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How ZDNET evaluates products and handles affiliate links

ZDNET bases its recommendations on many hours of testing, research and comparison shopping. The team gathers data from vendor and retailer listings as well as independent review sites, and pores over customer reviews to learn what matters to people who already own and use the products and services being assessed.

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The Elder Scrolls Online is now Steam Deck Verified after two years

The Elder Scrolls Online has achieved Steam Deck Verified status after two years of tweaking. It had carried the yellow "Playable" badge since 2024 while Zenimax Online worked toward full verification. The biggest hurdle was the external launcher, which required mandatory mouse input and defaulted to mouse-and-keyboard controls

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Physical Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave costs $80 on Switch 2

Nintendo's "variable pricing" era has produced another surprise: the physical edition of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on Switch 2 is listed at $80. That price matches Mario Kart World and the Switch 2 edition of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The game, due September 17,

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Secretlab's Atlas is slimmer and cheaper than the Titan Evo

Secretlab has introduced the Atlas, a sleek, slim task chair aimed at people who split time between gaming and working from home. I visited Secretlab HQ and have been sitting in the chair for several days; it feels less bulky and comes with a lower starting price than the Titan

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Anker Soundcore P30i earbuds marked down to $25 on Amazon

The Soundcore P30i by Anker Noise Cancelling Earbuds are currently $25 on Amazon, marked down $15 from $40 for a 38% discount. They can play music or take calls during a daily commute, a gym workout, or a long flight. Active Noise Cancellation reduces ambient sound from traffic, fans, and

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Audi's all-new Q7 and US-only SQ7 gain RS V8

Audi has refreshed much of its SUV lineup in the past 18 months and now revealed an all-new Q7 alongside a North America–only SQ7, both due for model year 2027 sales later this year. The standard Q7 for the US arrives with a twin-turbo 2.9 L V6 that

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Leaker: RTX 50 Super refresh still on, plus 12GB RTX 5060

A leaker on X says Nvidia's RTX 50 Super refresh is still planned despite the RAMpocalypse. MEGAsizeGPU posted that 'RTX 50 Super is back on track,' and added that a 5060 12G—possibly branded 5060 Super—might join the lineup. Nvidia has previously issued Super refreshes

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Switch 2 is accidentally getting the best-looking Final Fantasy game

Final Fantasy Resonance, revealed during the Nintendo showcase, is the series' first HD-2D game — the style that layers 2D sprites over three-dimensional planes. The turn-based JRPG was described as a looker at the reveal. It isn't a Switch 2 exclusive: the game is also coming to PlayStation

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Koorui 34E6UC review: a budget 34-inch ultrawide big on immersion

In an era of spiralling PC component prices, the Koorui 34E6UC is a refreshing change. This 34-inch ultrawide offers an immersive 3,440 by 1,440 panel and a punchy image for a very low price — you can find it on Amazon for about $264 in the US or £199

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Nintendo Direct June 2026: Key Switch and Switch 2 announcements

Following Summer Game Fest, Nintendo presented a lengthy Direct showcasing new and upgraded games for the Switch and Switch 2. The stream mixed full remakes, native ports, sequels, and updates across long-running franchises and indie projects. Highlights included Rhythm Heaven Groove, which arrives on Switch July 2 with 80 new

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Save $180.04 on Beats Studio Pro at Amazon

As of June 9, the Beats Studio Pro are on sale for $169.95 at Amazon, $180.04 off their full price of $349.99 — a 51% discount. Every available color has dropped to $169.95. Alex Perry described them as "excellent on most of the levels that matter.

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Montech Ten Wood PC case includes a magnetic essential-oils diffuser

Computex felt a bit stilted amid the memory crisis, but case designers still delivered some unusual ideas. One that caught attention was Montech's Ten Wood, a small PC case with wooden detailing and a magnetic wooden block that sits above the exhaust fans to waft essential oils or

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I tested a $15 smart switch and found a coffee maker wasting $1,500 a year

The SwitchBot Relay 1PM is a palm-sized Bluetooth- and Wi-Fi‑controlled switch that automates switches and lights and can make dumb appliances smarter. It measures 1.6 x 1.4 x 0.6 inches, weighs 0.9 oz, accepts AC inputs from 100 V to 240 V at 50 and

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Xbox: Gears exclusivity decision made a month earlier after PS5 logo

Last night, a PS5 logo appeared in an official Xbox podcast episode about Gears of War: E-Day, suggesting the game had been planned for PlayStation before becoming Xbox-exclusive. The episode was later made private on YouTube. Xbox head of marketing Aaron Greenburg said the choice was not a last-minute reversal,