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If you use multiple PCs or consoles, prioritize a monitor with a remote

We're swiftly entering gaming monitor hunting season, with OLED, IPS and mini LED panels all on the table. Before you get distracted by those specs, though, consider one practical feature: a monitor with a remote control. If you only game on a single PC and rarely touch on-screen

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Save $70 on Beats Studio Buds + — now $99.95 at Amazon

As of June 10, the Beats Studio Buds + are on sale at Amazon for $99.95, down from the regular $169.95 — a $70 discount. Every available color has been marked down below $100, and the sale price sits just $10 above the all-time low tracked by camelcamelcamel, which shows

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Fumito Ueda hopes his older games could appear on PC someday

Fumito Ueda, director of Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian, first worked on PC releases as an animator on horror adventures D and Enemy Zero, which both got '90s MS-DOS releases. Once Ueda joined Sony and began designing his own games, however, he was dedicated to

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The 2026 Honda Prelude review: Didn't expect such a head-turner

In Comfort mode, the ride is soft, the powertrain is quiet, and the engine cuts out whenever possible. Toggle into GT, and the Prelude’s adaptive dampers stiffen up a little, the steering gets weightier, and if you engage S+—which mimics an eight-speed gearbox by changing throttle and regenerative

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How to try the new Siri AI - join the waitlist today

Apple introduced Siri AI at WWDC 2026 as a version of Siri “powered by Apple Intelligence” that is more conversational, understands personal context, can answer broader questions, and take action across apps. It can use information from messages, emails, photos, notes and the screen to get more done. To try

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Redditor finds AMD PC once belonging to ex-CEO Rory Read in basement

A Reddit user who works as an HVAC tech says they discovered a PC likely belonging to former AMD CEO Rory Read in a customer’s basement. The machine appears to be an Xigmatek XEN6329 Mini-ITX cube chassis signed by several people, including a note that reads, “To Rory, All

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Xbox CEO says RAM crisis will force new business models for Project Helix

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma warned that shortages and high pricing of computer memory — the "RAM crisis" — will produce "radically different business models" for game consoles, and that these changes could take effect as soon as this year. She reiterated plans for Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox

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Meta faces pressure to win gamers before Steam Frame arrives

Prime Day is approaching and big discounts on the Meta Quest 3 and 3S seem unlikely, but the sale might be one of Meta’s last clear opportunities to persuade more gamers to buy its hardware. The Steam Frame is set to launch this summer, and its arrival will change

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JBL Go 3 Bluetooth Speaker Falls to $30 at Amazon

Amazon has a limited-time deal that drops the JBL Go 3 to $30. The speaker is small enough to fit in a jacket pocket, light enough to clip to a backpack strap, and loud enough to fill a hotel room, a shower, or a picnic blanket. JBL’s Pro Sound

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3 signs someone is using your Wi-Fi - and how to kick them off

Surveillance increasingly reaches into daily life, and the idea of it entering the home is particularly troubling. If you spot an unfamiliar device on your network or notice bandwidth dropping, someone may be using your Wi‑Fi without permission. Warning signs include a sudden slowdown that can’t be explained

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Valve ends physical Steam gift cards amid widespread scams

Valve announced on a Steam support page that it will stop selling physical Steam gift cards. The company said it will cease restocking the cards this year; when retailers run out of stock in 2026, the physical cards will no longer be available. Valve first began offering physical gift cards

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Leaked Reddit clip shows Steam Frame Welcome Tour

A brief clip allegedly leaked to Reddit shows the Steam Frame's Welcome Tour during the headset's first boot. The video says "Welcome to Steam Frame" and gives a quick overview of the controllers, how to hide and show the UI, and how to pair

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The best Costco deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, Apple devices, and more

Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, June 23, through Friday, June 26. In the past, Prime Day was held in July. Costco is expected to hold a Member Savings Week sale to compete with Prime Day, and you can also expect the store's usual monthly price markdowns during

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Sony WH-CH720N noise-canceling headphones fall to $88

The Sony WH-CH720N noise-canceling wireless headphones are on sale at their lowest price in three months. The black model is listed for $88 on Amazon, down from a typical $180; pink and white versions are available for $98. That amounts to roughly a 51% discount. Weighing 192g, these are Sony’

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Logitech's Mobi Fold is a foldable mouse that comes with a carry pouch

Logitech this week launched the Mobi Fold, a foldable mouse available in Lilac, Graphite, Off White, and Sand for $80. Purchases made directly from Logitech include a Mobi Carry Pouch, a small grey bag designed to house the compact mouse. The pouch has a magnetic closure and a strap so

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Secretlab's Atlas feels lighter and might top the Titan Evo

I visited Secretlab’s HQ to try the new Atlas after years of finding this brand’s cushioning a touch too firm. The Titan Evo is clearly built to last, but its solidity has never made it my first pick; the Atlas, aimed at productivity rather than gaming, immediately felt

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Valve will stop selling Steam gift cards at retailers over scam concerns

Valve has updated its Steam store help page with a notice that it is phasing out physical gift cards, a change first spotted by D0ntevenknowme on the PC gaming subreddit. Under the heading "Can I purchase Steam gift cards at retailers," Valve has updated its language to say,

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8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse Drops to $40 With Charging Dock

The 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse, styled after the original Nintendo controller, is on sale at Amazon for 20% off — $40, down from $50 — and includes a matching charging dock. Its light-and-dark gray scheme and two red buttons clearly call back to the NES. Inside, a PAW 3395 sensor offers three

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10 Games in Steam's Bullet Fest You’ll Want To Check Out

Steam added a “Bullet Heaven” tag in May, and the genre that grew out of Vampire Survivors has largely settled on that name. Valve’s Steam Fest this week groups bullet heaven and bullet hell together, with discounts on games as varied as Returnal and Megabonk. From the 2,759

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Phone privacy settings to check and turn off ASAP

Smartphones can leave digital trails when apps have broad permissions. Running a permissions health check and tightening access can sharply reduce what your device reveals. On Android look under Settings > Security and privacy > More privacy settings > Permission manager; on iOS check Settings > Privacy and Security or

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Lenovo IdeaCentre all-in-one PC drops to $600

A Lenovo IdeaCentre all-in-one PC is on sale at Amazon for $600, down from its usual $750 thanks to a 20% discount. The deal's duration is unknown, so move fast if you want one. It features a full HD 24-inch anti-glare display, which makes placement easier and reduces

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The best laptop cooling pads of 2026: Expert tested

A good cooling pad can keep a laptop running smoothly during long workdays or marathon gaming sessions by improving airflow and reducing heat buildup. I tested a range of top-rated models, from budget-friendly designs to high-power options. For the June update, we tested the Liangstar Laptop Cooling Pad and the

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Best Amazon Prime Day gaming laptop deals

Amazon Prime Day runs from June 23 to June 26, but many gaming laptop discounts have already started and a number will continue past the event dates. Although gaming laptop prices have risen this year amid a memory crunch, substantial discounts are appearing on machines across the range. Deals cover

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Capcom brings Onimusha, Dragon's Dogma 2 and Devil May Cry 5 to Switch 2

Capcom is expanding its Switch 2 lineup in 2026 with ports of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be released alongside other versions of the game on Sep. 25; Dragon&

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AMD RDNA 5 GPUs likely delayed until late 2027 or early 2028

A report based on conversations with graphics card makers at Computex suggests AMD's next-generation RDNA 5 GPUs may not appear until late 2027 and could slip into early 2028. AMD's current RDNA 4 cards, including the Radeon RX 9070 XT, launched in March 2025. The timeline