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Steam lets Early Access devs display planned 1.0 release dates

Steam now lets Early Access developers show a planned 1.0 release window on their store pages, with options ranging from a vague year-only timeframe to an exact day and date. Valve says developers can share a specific calendar date or a more vague timeframe if they wish, and reminds

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This server OS makes self-hosting easy — how to get started

Ubuntu Server is an excellent option for self-hosting, in part because it’s familiar and relatively easy to work with. A few simple tweaks make the distro much easier to manage; they’re straightforward and the author usually applies them unless primary access to the server is via SSH. Start

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Discord rolling out face ID age verification measures soon

Discord will launch "teen-by-default" settings globally next month. The new default will restrict access to age-gated spaces and filter content deemed inappropriate for teens. Unlocking Discord's full suite of features will start with sharing your face with the company. Discord is a messaging platform favored by

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How to unlock Hamamatsu Hill enemy base in Nioh 3

The enemy base on Hamamatsu Hill is hidden behind a locked door that has left many players stuck, since it doesn’t have an obvious key nearby or a straightforward alternate route. Here’s the spoiler-free answer: you must progress further in the story to gain access. If you want

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Ive and Newson bring old-school charm to Ferrari's first EV interior

Ferrari has published images of the interior of its forthcoming electric vehicle, which it designed with LoveFrom, the new firm of former Apple star Jony Ive and another legendary designer, Marc Newson. The Italian sports and racing car maker is taking a careful approach to revealing details about its first

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Three concerns about the Galaxy S26 Ultra — and one reason to upgrade

The Galaxy S25 Ultra was one of last year’s most reliable phones: a big, sharp screen with a unique anti-reflective coating, powerful performance and versatile cameras. Still, I couldn't use it full-time because of an ergonomically poor design and an aging telephoto camera. Rumors point to similar

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How to open the Mikatagahara locked gate in Nioh 3

The Mikatagahara locked gate in Nioh 3 is confusing many players because a large part of the map is inaccessible despite the area being fairly small and recommended for players around level 20. A single path runs from the south and bends to the east, with only a few points

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Cheapest gaming PC worth buying: $899 with RTX 5060, DDR5 and 1TB SSD

Most gaming PC deals right now are poor, but one Best Buy offer stands out: an $899 system equipped with an RTX 5060, DDR5 RAM and a 1 TB SSD. The CPU is a weak point compared with older bargains — six slower cores where past options might have given eight

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This YouTuber spent two months building a titanium-liquid-cooled gaming PC

YouTuber Jakkuh, who previously worked with Linus Tech Tips, spent two months designing a high-spec gaming PC to test titanium liquid cooling. He calls it "the fastest computer I've ever had" and fitted it with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, an RTX 5090 with an Optimus

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The best project management software of 2026: Expert tested

Juggling several projects while keeping everyone aligned feels like a constant balancing act. Productivity takes a nosedive when essential project details live in random email threads, spreadsheets, cloud drives, and chat messages. The right project management software can transform this chaos into some form of organization, giving you visibility and

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How to watch Sony State of Play for February 2026

Sony's next State of Play will air Feb. 12 and run for an hour starting at 5 p.m. EST. You can watch it on PlayStation's Twitch or YouTube channels. The Twitch stream will likely be a few seconds ahead. PlayStation did not specify exactly which

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Contacts say Nvidia may launch RTX 5090-beating GPU around September

French tech outlet Overclocking, via Videocardz, says its "direct, credible, and reliable contacts" have flagged a very high-end RTX 50-series card for the third quarter of 2026, around September. The tip mentions either an RTX Blackwell Titan AI or a GeForce RTX 5090 Ti as possible arrivals. No

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10 DIY gadgets I never leave out of my toolkit

I'm a collector of tools. This morning I was performing surgery on my 3D printer to enable it to print in four colors and had to choose which set—out of my 12 sets—of screwdrivers to use. Despite heaps of tools, only a handful make it into

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Ayaneo's Strix Halo Next II arrives with high-end specs and steep prices

Ayaneo's Next II Strix Halo handheld has a shipping date and an early-bird offering, though retail prices push it into the range of high-end desktop machines. The AI Max+ 395 model with 64 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage is $2,299 at early-bird and $2,

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Anker Nano 5‑port travel adapter is a compact charger for light travel

The Anker Nano 5‑port universal travel adapter is a palm‑sized rectangle that packs four plug types—Type A, Type I, Type G and Type C—covering more than 200 countries. It includes two USB‑C and two USB‑A ports plus a pass‑through AC socket that supports

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Google unveils Pixel 10a early — five things it must nail

Google offered an early look at the Pixel 10a with a 15‑second teaser that flashes a powder blue finish and ends on a Feb. 18, 2026 preorder date. At first glance the phone looks nearly identical to last year’s Pixel 9a; the camera bump appears to be gone,

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Save $101.99 on Sony ULT Wear headphones

As of Feb. 9, Sony ULT Wear headphones are on sale for $148 at Amazon. This 41% discount saves $101.99 off the full list price of $249.99 and applies to both the off white and black models for a limited time. The headphones include a dedicated ULT button

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Secure SSD unlocks with a smartphone tap

The Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD is a super-thin, super-light external drive that unlocks by tapping a smartphone. Made of lightweight aluminum, it measures 3.37 x 2.09 x 0.28 inches and weighs 1.4 ounces. The drive has an NFC touchpad on the back, a MagSafe magnet ring

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The $15 USB-C cable I pack to avoid being hacked at public charging ports

USB-C is both a charging and a full data port, and that makes public chargers a potential risk for juice jacking. It’s simple to protect yourself: Plugable makes cables that block data while still letting you charge. The cables include an E‑Marker chip and support up to 240W

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Privacy Display could be the Galaxy S26 series' most useful upgrade

A recent teaser highlights a feature provisionally called Privacy Display, expected with the Galaxy S26 series and One UI 8.5. It blocks parts of the screen when viewed at an angle, preventing snoopers and passersby from seeing essential information. Users can customize which areas are hidden and can turn

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NexTool Pocket Tool E1: a highly functional multitool under $30

The NexTool Pocket Tool E1 packs 10 functions into a compact package and carries a roughly $27 price tag, offering a premium-feeling multitool in the sub-$30 range. It measures 3.1 x 1.0 x 0.7 inches and weighs under 3.5 ounces, so it slips into a

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USB-rechargeable batteries still make sense in 2026

It's 2026, and disposable alkaline batteries no longer make financial or ecological sense. Paleblue offers USB-rechargeable lithium-ion cells as direct replacements for AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries, removing the need for a dedicated NiMH charger. Each kit includes the batteries, a 4-way charging cable and a

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Santa Ragione lambasts Epic Games Store over Horses delisting

Indie publisher Santa Ragione has again criticised the Epic Games Store's handling of Horses after comments from EGS vice-president Steve Allison in a Game File interview. The art game was delisted from both the Epic and Steam storefronts, and Santa Ragione says the platforms applied uneven standards to

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KeySmart iPro key holder packs Find My tracking, LED light and USB-C charging

KeySmart's iPro Key Finder and Holder costs $40 and stores up to 14 keys in a compact, quiet chassis. Keys attach on two screws—opened with the included bottle opener or a coin—and the kit’s tray doubles as a helpful staging aid during the admittedly fiddly

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I wear these $450 XR glasses to get work done during my commutes

The Xreal 1S sells for $449 and arrives with several upgrades while undercutting its predecessor. Field of view increases from 50 to 52 degrees, resolution jumps from 1080p to 1200p, the aspect ratio moves from 16:9 to 16:10, and brightness rises from 500 nits to 700 nits. The