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After 3,000 hours and two years, OLED monitor shows only minor burn-in

Details reported by Pcgamer note burn-in is the one big worry with OLED monitors, but evidence that it shouldn't be a dealer breaker for gamers is approaching critical mass thanks to another long-term assessment. Optimum has been using an LG UltraGear 32GS95UV monitor for a wide range of

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The best Samsung tablets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Zdnet reports that Samsung's 2026 tablet lineup spans flagship S-series models, more affordable FE and Lite options, and rugged tablets, with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra named the top pick for its large screen, ultra-responsive S Pen, Galaxy AI features and ability to act as a laptop

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Redditor claims to have lucked out on a half-price Walmart RTX 5080

Pcgamer reports a Redditor on the PC Master Race subreddit claims to have picked up an RTX 5080 in-store at Walmart for $562.49, while the cheapest 5080s available online were coming in at over $1,300. The article explains there are said limitations on when Walmart employees can purchase

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Why Tor provides more privacy than incognito mode

Zdnet reports that earlier advice on browser privacy recommended using the Tor Browser; in simplest terms, you cannot get more privacy and security from a web browser than when using Tor. Tor uses the Onion network: Tor is short for "The Onion Router." Traffic is encapsulated in layers

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AMD flags industry-wide memory shortage in risk statement

Pcgamer reported that AMD added a reference to the current memory supply crisis in its Form 10-K risk factors. AMD writes: "Adverse changes in economic conditions could increase costs of memory, equipment, materials or substrates and other supply chain expenses. For example, there is currently an industry-wide memory shortage

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Valve says Steam Machine runs most Steam games at 4K 60FPS with FSR

A report from Kotaku says Valve still hasn’t revealed the full breakdown of what’s inside its new Steam Machine or how much it will cost. Those details were delayed along with the device’s “early” 2026 launch due to an AI-fueled PC part shortage. Valve wrote in an

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Kali Linux vs. Parrot OS: Which security-forward distro is right for you?

A report from Zdnet says Kali Linux and Parrot OS are Debian-based distributions geared toward penetration testing, and that only Parrot offers an option intended for general-purpose use. Kali Linux is built specifically for penetration testing and includes a security-focused, regularly patched kernel, choices of GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Xfce

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Poker Night at the Inventory remaster returns March 5 with TF2 unlocks

Pcgamer reports that Skunkape Games has announced a remastered Poker Night at the Inventory due to launch on March 5, promising updated graphics and lighting, fixes to the poker simulation, and new unlockables and quality-of-life features. The original Poker Night at the Inventory was an early Telltale release starring Max,

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DJI Mic Mini bundle drops to $79 with charging case

In a report from Kotaku, the DJI Mic Mini bundle — which includes two Mic Mini TX units, one RX, a charging case and other accessories — is listed at $79 on Amazon, down from $169, a 53% discount, with no delivery charges. The Mic Mini transmitters are compact and lightweight and

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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Back at Black Friday Price on Amazon

Kotaku reports the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are discounted to $200 on Amazon, a 20% reduction from the $250 price, with all color options available and free delivery. The earbuds feature a reinforced earhook made from a nickel-titanium alloy for flexibility and comfort, are 20% lighter than their predecessor, and

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Anker Offloads 45W Nano USB-C Wall Charger at Record Low on Amazon

Reporting by Kotaku indicates the Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger is a compact single-port brick that delivers 45 watts of USB-C fast charging. It is available on Amazon for $30, reduced from $40, representing a $10 savings and 25% off the original retail price. The charger includes a front smart

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AirTag 2 teardown finds speaker easily disabled

A report from Zdnet says the author disabled the speaker on Apple's new AirTag 2 in less than two minutes using basic tools. The reporter says they opened the tag with a single spudger rather than specialist tools and that it popped back together with no problem after

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Overwatch 2 becomes Overwatch as Blizzard drops the '2'

In a report from Polygon, Blizzard announced it is dropping the '2' from Overwatch and will refer to the game simply as Overwatch as it marks the game's 10th anniversary. The change was revealed during the Overwatch Spotlight. Game director Aaron Keller said, "Every year,

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Iniu 5,000mAh power bank for Apple Watch reviewed

Zdnet reports the Iniu 5,000mAh power bank includes a built-in Apple Watch wireless charging pad, a short built-in USB-C cable, two USB-C ports, and a nylon webbing loop with a split ring for clipping to a bag or keychain. The unit's 5,000mAh/18Wh capacity is said

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Amazon slashes 16.1-inch Arzopa monitor to $97

Kotaku reports Amazon is offering the 16.1-inch Arzopa gaming monitor for $97, a 25% discount from its usual $130 price. The portable 16.1-inch screen has 1080P FHD resolution, a 106% sRGB gamut and an anti-glare coating, and is slightly larger than standard 15.6-inch options. It supports horizontal

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Valve revises Steam Machine pricing and timing amid memory shortages

A report from Gamesradar says Valve's Steam Machine is expected to be costlier than initially thought due to a 'rapidly' increasing shortage of storage and memory. Valve's update on the Steam Hardware lineup, announced in November, says it had planned to reveal pricing and

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RIFFMASTER wireless Xbox guitar controller drops to all-time low

Kotaku reported the PDP Riffmaster wireless guitar controller for Xbox is on sale on Amazon, reduced from $150 to $100, a 33% discount. There are three models of the PDP Riffmaster, each designed for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo and officially licensed for the system it's designed for. The

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Steam Machine delayed as Valve revisits pricing

According to Polygon, Valve announced a delay to the Steam Machine in a blog post, citing rising costs and limited availability of computer components, though it still aims to ship the console in the first half of 2026. Valve revealed the Steam Machine in November 2025 alongside the Steam Frame

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I switched to a Bluetooth Auracast receiver for my home theater setup - and have no regrets

A report from Zdnet says Sennheiser's RS 275 TV Headphones bundle includes the HDR 275 headphones and the BTA1 Auracast transmitter, bringing Auracast capabilities to both home and portable use. The review highlights the BTA1 as the standout component that expands how TV audio can be delivered. The

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Valve cites memory and storage shortages for new hardware pricing and release

According to Pcgamer, Valve has confirmed it still plans to release the Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller in the first half of 2026, but more specific release and pricing information has been complicated by the ongoing memory and storage crises, or as we like to call it, the

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Blink Mini 2K+ Security Camera Almost 50% Off

Kotaku writes the Blink Mini 2K+ is a 2K indoor security camera that plugs into a standard wall outlet and covers an entire room, offering video recording, color night vision, and a wider field of view than many other cameras. The Mini supports two-way voice communication and delivers motion alerts

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You can snag this Insignia Fire TV for under $200 at Amazon

According to Zdnet, the Insignia F50 smart TV is available at Amazon for $180, representing a nearly 50% discount. The TV runs the Fire TV platform, providing access to the Prime Video catalogue and apps like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max, and it includes integrated Alexa voice controls for searching

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DJI Osmo 360 Essential Combo discounted; camera records native 8K 360

The DJI Osmo 360 Camera captures full 360-degree imagery with a 1-inch 360 imaging system and is available in an Essential Combo on Amazon for $389, reduced from $599 — $210 off (35% off). The camera uses a larger 1-inch dual-lens sensor for improved low-light performance, natively records 8K 360 video

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So yeah, I vibe-coded a log colorizer—and I feel good about it

The author admits limited coding experience but used large language models to tackle a small, practical project rather than learn a full development stack. The result was a Python-based Nginx log colorizer, a roughly 400-line single-file script developed in Visual Studio Code with Claude Code. The author supplied a sanitized

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Nintendo frames big Animal Crossing and Splatoon updates as support for Switch 2

Nintendo kicked off 2026 with large updates for legacy Switch titles, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 and Splatoon 11.0.0. Animal Crossing's 3.0 added a hotel feature that brings offshore strangers to your island as tourists and delivers enhanced visuals on Switch 2. Splatoon&