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AirPods Max 2 Drops to $510 on Amazon as Discounts Appear

After almost five years, Apple released the second-generation AirPods Max in April. Now, Amazon has most colors marked down to $510 from the $549 launch price, a $40 saving; midnight, blue, purple and starlight are at that price, while the orange model is $529 after a $20 discount. The new

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Belkin Charging Grip adds a 10,000mAh power bank to a Switch 2 slip case

Belkin has announced the Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2, a slip case with a removable magnetic 10,000mAh power bank that attaches to the back. The bundle includes a 30W charger and a pair of Joy-Con grip handles, and is available for $99.99. The Charging Grip can provide

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Seagate 22TB external hard drive on sale for $530

While many people look to SSDs for speed, a large external hard drive is the simpler choice if you just want to save a lot of files without fuss. You can currently get a Seagate 22TB external hard drive at 12% off, bringing the price to $530. As an HDD

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Five standout gadgets at Computex 2026

Computex was a big show this year. Nvidia unveiled RTX Spark, an Arm-based processor capable of up to 1 petaflop of AI performance and next‑generation graphics for Windows devices, prompting major laptop makers to announce new high‑end models. The event also saw a wave of cheaper "premium&

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Montech's shuttered PC case is so odd I can't decide

At Computex this year Montech revealed an unusual PC case that made me blink and shake my head. At first glance the F738 Pro looks like a stylish mid-tower sitting above a large base that houses the power supply, but what appears to be fixed slats on the front panel

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Oura Ring 4 discounted to $399 following Ring 5 launch

The launch of the Oura Ring 5 has prompted a clearance sale on the previous-generation Oura Ring 4. The gold model, normally $499, is marked down 20% to $399 for a limited time. The Ring 4 can track more than fifty health metrics, including stress, heart rate, sleep and overall

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What Microsoft 365 Premium costs and how it compares to ChatGPT Plus

Microsoft 365 Premium replaces Copilot Pro and bundles advanced AI features with a Microsoft 365 Family subscription. The plan is priced at $200 a year, though existing Basic, Personal, or Family subscribers can get the first year for $100. Microsoft positioned the change as an evolution of the $20-per-month Copilot

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Anker Cuts Soundcore V20i Open-Ear Headphones to Nearly 50% Off

Open-ear headphones have surged in popularity, and Anker's Soundcore V20i aimed to make the format affordable when they debuted in 2024 at $50. Amazon is now selling the black model for $27, with blue and white at $29, putting them well below the $150-plus tier occupied by brands

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Path of Exile 2 devs nixed a temple exploit before it wrecked the in-game economy

A few months ago, Path of Exile 2 players were griping about the in-game economy after a currency-farming strategy tied to the temple became dominant. The loot from the newest activity was so generous that anyone who skipped it was effectively priced out of buying gear. Developer Grinding Gear Games

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Anker HDMI Switch drops to $10 (2-in/1-out, 4K@60Hz)

The Anker HDMI Switch makes it simple to keep multiple devices connected to a single TV or monitor. It normally retails for $13 but is available for $10 after a 23% discount, its lowest price of the year, and the sale is moving quickly. The block includes two HDMI input

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New Steam store design draws mixed reactions

An updated Steam store has rolled out to all users after a couple months in beta. The redesign adds a personalized release calendar, tweaks the "popular upcoming" list, and displays higher-resolution game art, among other changes. Responses are split. Some users have accused the update of being "

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I flew 2,700 miles with 4 headphones - this pair was the best travel companion

It’s become my custom to bring multiple pairs of headphones on a trip and to test them in the busiest place I know: Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson. This time I took the Apple AirPods Max 2 and Sony WF-1000XM6 from Atlanta to New York City and back, and tested the

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Valve still insists Steam Machine and Steam Frame will ship this summer

Valve says it still plans to release Steam Machine and Steam Frame by the end of summer, despite a year of steep component price hikes and shortages. The company confirmed the timetable as it expanded its Verified program, which takes effect today, even though neither device has a firm release

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Switch 2 to get user-replaceable battery in Europe

Nintendo will release an updated Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries for the European market to comply with new EU consumer protection rules. The company quietly revised the “Compliance with EU Directives and Regulations” section of its website to note that products with model numbers starting with "BEE" will

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RPG devs cancel battle royale after 3 years, pivot Scramble Knights to MMO-lite

Funktronic Labs has renamed Scramble Knights Royale to Scramble Knights Online after three years developing it as a battle royale. The studio acknowledged that "A live-service Battle Royale was not going to work for us." In a YouTube video with a thumbnail reading "the haters were right,

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Series S blamed for No Rest for the Wicked's delayed Xbox release

No Rest for the Wicked will reach PS5 with its 1.0 update this October, and the same update is set to arrive on Steam at launch. Moon Studios lists Xbox and Switch releases as "TBD" on its official site, leaving Xbox fans waiting beyond the PS5 and

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Gothic Remake release date and launch times

The Gothic Remake has drawn attention from fans of the 2001 original. Returning to the Colony 25 years later, Fraser Brown said the visual glow-up doesn't hide the remake's 'scrappy eurojank RPG' roots. It launches on Friday, June 5 for most regions, and June

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Netflix's FIFA World Cup aims to reboot the franchise

As popular as EA Sports FC is, it can overwhelm casual fans with nuanced controls, dense menus and monetization layers. Netflix aims to lower those barriers with FIFA World Cup, an officially licensed soccer game launching June 11 as a Netflix exclusive. A hands-on with the Launch Edition shows the

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Microsoft vows to let you customize Windows right-click menu

The right-click menu in Windows has long been a problem. In earlier versions it could balloon to dozens of entries and become hard to navigate, while Windows 11 introduced a pared-down modern menu that often omits commands you use frequently and forces a second click to see the older style.

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Valve Confirms Steam Machine Will Ship This Summer

Valve confirmed that the Steam Machine, a console-like PC, and the Steam Frame VR headset will ship this summer and that it is expanding the Verified program to include both devices. The company did not provide specific ship dates or launch prices. The recent price increase for the Steam Deck—

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You almost certainly overlooked a sick-as-hell shrimp game on Steam

Last month a demo called Shrimp Game: Krill Confirmed launched on Steam. As a game about shrimp it includes 11 weaponized combat shrimp-forms, a cocktail of violent elemental powers, and dozens of armaments such as shotguns, sniper rifles, and explosive cannon rounds. It installs in under 2 GB and, for

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Anker 100W Charger Now $50 on Amazon With Smart Display

The Anker 100W USB-C Phone Charger is a three-port GaN wall adapter with two USB-C ports rated at 100W each and one USB-A port rated at 33W. Amazon is selling the kit for $50, $20 off the $70 list price, a 29% discount. A 100W max output on either USB-C

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What To Expect From Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest 2026 Showcase

The Summer Game Fest main event is almost here. Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the showcase kicks off live at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET and will stream on YouTube and Twitch. Tickets sold out weeks ago, though resale nosebleed

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How to clear your Android phone cache

Cache refers to temporary files, such as images, scripts and other resources, that help apps and websites load faster. Clearing cache removes those temporary files from your device without affecting your personal app settings or login credentials. For example, in the Facebook app, cached data may include saved profile pictures,

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Paralives devs working to fix bug that spawns naked man in households

Paralives launched in Early Access and, like many early builds, contains a number of quirky bugs. Among the oddest is a random naked man who can appear on a player's property and use household items such as beds, toilets and couches. Players noticed a character nicknamed Charlie who