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Grindcore — fast-paced loot-driven ARPG

Grindcore is a fast-paced, loot-driven ARPG that emphasizes telegraphed combat and deep progression systems designed for endless grinding and skillful play. Players can explore multiple classes, each offering a distinct playstyle. Listed genres include Role-playing (RPG) and Indie. Developer and publisher are listed as N/A, while the release date

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Why TVs look so different at home

TVs on the showroom floor often run in Demo, Store, or Retail Mode, which boosts contrast, brightness, color saturation, 4K upscaling and motion smoothing to grab attention. Colors become much more saturated and brightness is cranked to compete with other screens and harsh store lighting. That bold look can misrepresent

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Copy my Sega Genesis setup to celebrate Sonic’s 35th

The fact that it's Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary fills me with both horror and delight, and I recommend playing the original 16-bit games on an actual Sega Genesis (or Mega Drive). I’ve spent a lot of time dialing in a setup that makes the

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Gmail's Gemini Flows improves filters but caps at 2,000 emails/month

Gmail's Workspace Studio now includes Gemini Flows, an AI-driven tool that can process incoming messages from a side panel. The feature appears for users on Google's paid AI plans, Google AI Pro ($20/month) and AI Ultra ($100/month). Flows let you set triggers for new

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Any Corsair gaming chair is 40% off right now

With Prime Day yet to begin, retailers such as Newegg, Best Buy and Walmart are already running competing sales, and Corsair has launched a promotion offering 40% off any of its gaming chairs when you use a special promo code. The Corsair TC500 Luxe is highlighted as a favorite: it

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GameSir G7 Pro on sale for $64 with wireless, TMR sticks and charging dock

The GameSir G7 Pro scored 92% in the review and is on sale at Best Buy for $64 in the Tech Fest sale — a $16 saving and $16 cheaper than Amazon. The G7 Pro is currently the pick for the best controller for PC. For starters, it uses optical micro

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Older iPhones carry an unpatchable boot ROM security flaw

Researchers at Paradigm Shift have disclosed a boot ROM vulnerability called usbliter8 that affects iPhones with A12 or A13 processors. The flaw lives in the SecureROM that runs before the operating system and could let an attacker with physical access install malicious code or run unauthorized commands. Because the issue

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro $149.99 for Prime Day, 40% off

Amazon's Prime Day sale has the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at $149.99, down from $249.99 — a $100, 40% discount. The earbuds offer Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation with Galaxy AI, which adjusts to surrounding sounds to block distractions while still letting you hear important things. The

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Portable power stations from Jackery, Anker and more on Prime Day

Portable power stations can keep devices running during outages, and they’re handy for camping or going off-grid. In lab testing based in Kentucky, 10 units were evaluated for how much power they provide versus how much they draw to charge, and several flagship models from brands like Jackery and

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Not sure we'll see a better high-end gaming PC deal than this iBuyPower rig

Prime Day hasn't officially started, but a $1,749 iBuyPower rig at Walmart already stands out as a strong high-end gaming PC offer. The build combines AMD's top GPU with what is currently considered the best CPU for gaming, making it an attractive option heading into

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Fire TV Stick 4K Select at $17 for Prime Members

Amazon is selling the Fire TV Stick 4K Select for $17 to Prime members during Prime Day, down from its $39 list price and at a record low. The company is taking nearly zero margin on the device because every person who plugs one in becomes a Prime Video subscriber,

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5 cheap gadgets that upgrade your home during Prime Day

Prime Day can include marked-up items and faux savings, so focus on vetted discounts that offer real value. These five cheap gadgets are practical ways to upgrade daily routines without buyer's remorse. Kasa smart plugs are a simple automation boost — a 4-pack is on sale for $35 (22%

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TP-Link 8-Port Ethernet Splitter Drops to All-Time Low

A TP-Link 8-port Ethernet splitter that normally sells for $80 is currently discounted to $50, a 38% reduction. The offer is available for a limited time and is unlikely to last. The splitter adds extra ports for a home office, LAN party, or a house full of devices. It’s

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Trump Signs Two Quantum Computing Executive Orders

US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Monday aimed at accelerating quantum computing development and upgrading cryptography to withstand quantum attacks. One order calls for a "cohesive, whole-of-government approach" to speed deployment and commercialization, protect sensitive technologies, and cooperate with allies so adversaries cannot use QIST

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GoPro HERO13 Black bundle falls to $400 with batteries and SD card

Amazon is selling a GoPro HERO13 Black bundle for 17% off, reducing the usual $480 price by $80 to $400. The retailer’s Prime Day event runs June 23–26, and this deal has gone live ahead of that sale. The HERO13 Black records in 5.3K resolution, offers up

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Choose the six-button Retro Fighters pad for Dreamcast fighting games

I've spent the first half of 2026 picking out the best retro controllers I own, and the Retro Fighters StrikerDC is a solid Dreamcast contender. The StrikerDC is listed at $64.99 on Amazon, while the D6 fighting-pad version has dropped to $39.95 — not officially a Prime

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Fans Criticize Halo Remake’s Redesigned Ring

The Halo remake’s updated visuals have drawn plenty of attention, and the new take on the series’ iconic ring proved especially divisive. Halo Studios posted a six-hour cut of the original Combat Evolved theme playing over footage of the remade Halo ring; while some fans enjoyed the nostalgia, many

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The base model Kindle is my summer reading secret — now $85 for Prime Day

Amazon is discounting the base model Kindle by $25, cutting the price from $110 to $85 for Amazon Prime Day, which runs June 23 through June 26. The device rarely goes on sale, making this a convenient window to buy. The Kindle has become my go-to for keeping screen time

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iPad Pro M5 256GB Drops to Near Record Low on Amazon

Apple has quietly discounted hardware on Amazon this week, including the 11-inch iPad Pro M5 with 256GB and Wi‑Fi. The tablet is down to $899 from its $999 list price, within a few dollars of its record low on Amazon, and the deal is available to all customers without

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Newegg's anti-Prime Day PC and component deals are live

Newegg has launched its anti-Prime Day sale, offering discounts across monitors, handhelds, PCs and components. For shoppers focused on gaming rigs and parts it presents a strong alternative to Amazon, though shortages and demand mean many prices aren’t as low as some would hope. Twelve offers have been flagged

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AirTag 2 Four-Pack Drops to $89 Ahead of Prime Day

Prime Day runs from June 23 through June 26, and some offers have already appeared. One early deal takes 10% off a four-pack of Apple AirTags: the bundle, normally $100 ($25 each), is temporarily priced at $89. These second-generation item trackers help Apple users keep tabs on belongings. Using the

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Don't pay over a grand for a handheld this Prime Day

I don't want to stop you buying expensive handheld PCs this Prime Day, but I will. Plenty of people will see the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ at $1,800, assume other portables are cheap by comparison, and end up spending over a grand — please don't.

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Echo Hub smart display drops to a record low $110 for Prime Day

Amazon's Echo Hub smart display is on sale for $110, down 39% from its original $180 price as part of Prime Day. The display gathers devices compatible with Alexa or Matter onto a single screen that can sit on a tabletop or be mounted on a wall. The

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Valve opens randomized reservations for Steam Machine — sign up by June 25

Valve is taking names for a chance to buy its Linux-powered Steam Machine, using a one-time randomized reservation instead of a first-come system. The 512 GB model starts at $1,049. Signups are open until Thursday June 25 at 10 a.m. Pacific, when Valve will close entries and perform

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Belkin Charging Case Pro eased my Switch 2 battery worries

I was worried that the Switch 2 would be chewed up by upcoming releases like Star Fox on June 25 and Splatoon Raiders on July 23, but the Belkin Charging Case Pro has changed how I use the handheld. Launched in January for $99.99, the case is now part