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DreamWorld MMO to be retired from Steam Early Access

DreamWorld, a sandbox MMO that raised almost $65,000 on Kickstarter in 2021 and had backing from Y Combinator, launched on Steam Early Access on March 10 after five years of development. The project promised an "infinite open world MMO" with millions of players and thousands of biomes,

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Rising component costs could push PS6 price above $900

A well-known hardware leaker, KeplerL2, says the PlayStation 6's bill of materials has climbed by about $200 to roughly $900 per unit, a near 30 percent rise since March. That BOM figure excludes labor, shipping and retailer cuts, so the true cost to get each console into stores

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Fans use Microsoft Rewards to pre-order GTA 6 Ultimate Edition for free

With GTA 6 priced at an $80 baseline and the expanded Ultimate Edition set at $100, some Xbox players have been using Microsoft Rewards points to pre-order the deluxe version instead of paying cash. One Reddit user, CarolinaKing704, said they pre-ordered five months early after stockpiling points and had been

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How Thread, Zigbee and Matter are changing smart home setups

Thread, Zigbee and Matter are common terms on smart home device boxes, but they play different roles: Matter is a connectivity protocol — the language devices speak — while Thread and Zigbee are wireless protocols that govern how devices interact on a network. Thread builds a low-power, IP-based mesh that delivers fast

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Logitech's G316 X has clacky looks but disappointing switches

The G316 X offers gaming-oriented features and strong lighting for a mid-range price tag, but its key feel undermines much of the appeal. The keyboard sounds satisfyingly clacky, yet the white "tactile" switches in the reviewed unit are incredibly stiff and lack the mid-press bump that typically defines

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Dbrand cancels Companion Cube Steam Machine after Valve refused license

When Valve unveiled a cube-shaped Steam Machine in November, Dbrand rushed to build a Companion Cube-style hard shell for the console. More than 15,000 people signed up to buy the accessory, which was listed at $129.95, but the company pulled its promotional video and removed the product from

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Unionized Xbox Workers Push Back Against Layoff Reports

The Communications Workers of America held a press conference with members of several Microsoft Xbox unions after reports that mass layoffs are imminent. Frank Arce, vice president for CWA District 9, opened by condemning past and potential cuts, saying Microsoft workers "will not be treated as disposable." Employees

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🚀 Announcing the Febspot Summer Core Update 2026

We’re excited to introduce the Febspot Summer Core Update 2026—our biggest platform update this summer, delivering major improvements across performance, search, analytics, SEO, and the overall creator experience. Here’s what’s new: 📊 Redesigned Analytics Dashboard with a cleaner interface and improved reporting for a better overview of

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Donkey Kong 64 PC Recomp Team Calls Out Rival's 'Vibe Coding'

YouTuber 2dos posted a short trailer on June 28 for Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled, a fan-made PC port of the 1999 N64 platformer. The project uses Wiseguy’s N64 recomp tool and promises widescreen support, high framerates, 4K options, updated minigames aimed at “lagless gameplay,” extremely low input delay, and

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Chrome vs. Edge vs. Firefox: I tested each browser's AI

I rely on AI for certain web tasks and tested the built‑in features in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to see what they offer and which felt most satisfying. All three provide useful tools but they work in different ways: Chrome uses Gemini for searches and summaries, Edge uses Copilot

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Thermaltake Retro 360 TG case review

Thermaltake's Retro 360 TG is a large, beige mid-tower that leans into late 80s and early 90s PC styling. It includes a full tempered glass side panel and offers a removable front cutout for an optional 6-inch LCD sold separately. The chassis pairs a lightweight plastic exterior with

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Google Extends Prime Day Deals on Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL

Prime Day officially ended on Friday, June 26, but some discounts have stayed live. Among them are price cuts on the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, which have been on shelves for about a year and are now seeing roughly a quarter taken off their prices.

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RTX 5070 gaming PC for under $1,350 surprises after Prime Day

A prebuilt PC with an RTX 5070 is listed at Walmart for $1,349, a price that stood out amid modest Prime Day options. It sits among RTX 5060 Ti systems but outmatches them for gaming, making it notable in the current market. Judging by RTX 5060 Ti testing, the

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Sony Bravia 8 II OLED still discounted - 65-inch $600 off

Prime Day has passed, but Sony's Bravia 8 II discounts remain available. The 65-inch model is $600 off when bought directly from Sony, while the 55-inch carries a $300 discount; both sizes still sell for over $2,200 with the markdown. A hands-on testing-lab review praised the Bravia

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WHOOP 5.0/MG with 12-Month Life Membership $299 on Amazon

The WHOOP 5.0/MG is a screenless fitness tracker that collects 24/7 data on sleep, strain, recovery and long-term health metrics. The MG adds medical-grade ECG, heart rhythm notifications and blood pressure insights, which are available only on the Life membership tier. The hardware is 7% smaller than

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Players pre-order GTA 6 using Microsoft Rewards points

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders opened last week, and while some players balked at the price, a smaller group managed to pre-order without paying extra. Those players had spent months, even years, accumulating Microsoft points by searching on Bing and using other Rewards activities. One user, HugoWheynow, posted: "I

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Steam Machine Pre-Orders Are Being Resold at Steep Prices

Valve implemented several measures to limit scalping of the Steam Machine, including requiring an active Steam account in good standing and using a randomized lottery system for registration to receive the opportunity to pre-order. Emails have been going out to successful registrants, and the first shipments are going out today.

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Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 keeps Game Boy Micro look but boosts performance

Ayaneo officially unveiled the Pocket Micro 2 in a livestream, and it leans into the original Game Boy Micro aesthetic rather than a full redesign. At first glance it resembles its predecessor, with subtle changes such as recessed TMR thumbsticks, extended curved shoulder buttons and a 3.5‑inch 960×

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Amazon keeps AirPods 4 cheaper than Apple Store to clear Prime Day stock

Early Prime deals are in full swing at Amazon, and AirPods 4 are currently discounted by 23%. The base model is $99, down from $129, while the ANC version is $149, reduced from $179—a $30 saving on each. The earbuds feature a refined contour with a shorter stem, making

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YouTuber builds pocket Game Boy emulator using eink ereader

Hardware creator Wenting Zhang has shown a touch‑screen, e‑ink Game Boy emulator that achieves an "actually playable" refresh rate for Pokemon Blue, challenging the common view that e‑paper is too slow for gaming. Zhang spent four years developing an E Ink monitor capable of 60

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Steam Machine: polished, plug-and-play PC that’s tough to justify on price

Valve’s Steam Machine is aimed squarely at players who prefer plug-and-play consoles to fiddly PC setups. Priced between $1,049 and $1,428 for the top-end model, the little black box largely delivers on its casual ambitions: it’s an easy way to bring a Steam library to the

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How product recommendations are researched and reviewed

Recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. Data comes from vendor and retailer listings, other relevant and independent review sites, and customer reviews to learn what matters to people who already own and use the products. If you click through from the site to a

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Xbox says it's had 'record orders' for GTA 6 despite PS5 lead

With GTA 6 pre-orders live, players are securing copies on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, though no PC release is yet scheduled. IGN Finds' affiliate data shows PlayStation is outperforming Xbox by a rate of 8-to-1. Sony has said "Grand Theft Auto 6 plays best

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Make Zorin OS look like MacOS for free with a few simple tweaks

If you like the MacOS interface but are moving to Linux, Zorin OS can be made to resemble the macOS desktop with just a handful of changes. You can buy a Zorin OS Pro license and select the MacOS layout in Zorin Appearance for the easiest route, though the Pro

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Dead or Alive 6 rerelease draws 70% negative Steam reviews

Dead or Alive 6 was removed from sale and replaced by a rerelease called Dead or Alive 6 Last Round, which currently has a 70% negative user rating on Steam. The original version sits at about 70% positive, even after some players began giving it negative reviews in protest. Players