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Acer Swift Air 14 vs. MacBook Neo: a side-by-side comparison

Announced at Computex 2026, Acer’s Swift Air 14 brings color and affordability to a market driven by high-end PCs. The Swift Air 14 starts at $699, while Apple’s MacBook Neo begins at $599 for general buyers and $499 for students, making both clear contenders in the budget laptop

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ZDNET testing and recommendation process

ZDNET bases its recommendations on many hours of testing, research and comparison shopping. The team gathers data from vendor and retailer listings, relevant independent review sites and customer feedback to find out what matters to people who already own and use the products. If you click through from the site

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Palworld 1.0 set for July 10, 2026

Palworld 1.0 finally has a release date: it's leaving early access on July 10, 2026, announced during today's Summer Game Fest stream. Pocketpair had previously said the game would arrive this year, but the exact date was a surprise. In a press release, Pocketpair teases

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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain continues the series with new protagonist

Shift Up revealed Stellar Blade: Blood Rain during the Summer Game Fest live show. The studio says the game will continue the story beyond the first title and introduces a new protagonist, Evie; SGF host Geoff Keighley noted it takes place in "the same universe" as the original

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It took 12 years but we finally got a teaser for Alien: Isolation 2

It's somehow been 12 years since the original Alien: Isolation. At Summer Game Fest we got the first teaser for Alien: Isolation 2 — it doesn't show much, but what it does show looks great. The sequel moves away from space stations and is set on a

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Alien Isolation 2 trailer debuts at Summer Game Fest

Alien Isolation 2 made its first appearance at Summer Game Fest and is confirmed for PS5, Xbox, Steam, and the Switch 2. No release date was announced. The trailer opens on a fog-shrouded colony world as a narrator speaks in Japanese about last chances and how “the company” doesn’t

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Crossfire becomes a single-player game from ex-Naughty Dog, Infinity Ward staff

That’s No Moon, a studio founded by veterans from Naughty Dog and Infinity Ward, has revealed its debut game, Crossfire. The narrative-driven single-player title reimagines Smilegate’s long-running multiplayer shooter series and is in development for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. Ahead of its Summer Game

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Save $100 on the Bluetti AC70 portable power station

As of June 5, the Bluetti AC70 portable power station is on sale for $328.99 at Amazon, a $100.01 reduction from its full price of $429. The discount is listed as a limited-time deal, and there’s no knowing how long it will remain at that price, so

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ArenaNet announces Guild Wars 3, teases new type of MMO experience

ArenaNet has announced Guild Wars 3 and published a Steam page. Guild Wars 3 game director and ArenaNet studio head Colin Johanson said, "The MMORPG genre has millions of players worldwide eager for new, modern experiences, and the opportunity to harness that excitement is immense." He added the

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How to watch Albania vs Luxembourg with a VPN

If you're travelling or want to access your usual streaming service from a different country, geo-restrictions can prevent you watching the Albania v Luxembourg friendly. Today's game will kick off at 6 Jun 2026, 19:00. A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, creates a secure, encrypted connection

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Star Wars Zero Company release date officially confirmed

Electronic Arts confirmed during Summer Game Fest that Star Wars Zero Company will launch Aug. 27 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X, confirming leaks from earlier in the week. First announced in April 2025, Zero Company is the debut game from Bit Reactor, a studio made up

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Anker 6-In-1 USB-C Hub drops to $30 with HDMI and Ethernet

If you own a MacBook Air or an iPad Pro and want more connectivity without buying a new device, the Anker 6-In-1 USB-C Hub is currently discounted from $40 to $30, a 25% reduction. The reduced price may not last, so consider acting quickly. The hub plugs into any USB-C

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Save $100 on Apple Watch Series 11 — $299 at Amazon

The Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale for $299 at Amazon, marking its lowest price at the retailer. That’s $100 off the full price of $399. The discount applies to every available color, so you can save on your preferred style. This year's Amazon

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Xbox CEO: Next 100 Days Will Be About Resetting the Business

Asha Sharma reflected on her first 100 days as Xbox CEO and laid out what she wants to accomplish in the next 100. She said her initial job was “just to understand the soul of Xbox,” a question that has followed her since the unexpected pick to succeed Phil Spencer

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Dashlane advisory on stolen vaults leaves users confused

Dashlane published an advisory warning that attackers obtained 20 encrypted user vaults and that, starting on Sunday, May 31, 2026, an external party launched a brute-force attack against certain user accounts. The company said the attackers aimed to brute-force two-factor authentication (2FA) protections to register new devices on existing accounts.

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Studio MDHR Announces Two New Cuphead Games, Including 8‑Bit Shooter

Studio MDHR showed up at Summer Game Fest with puppets and the news that it is making two new Cuphead games. The first was described only as “a new, hand-animated Cuphead” — no title, no release window and no footage; development appears to have only recently begun. The second title, Mighty

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N Plus Infinity Times Two is a multiplayer-focused follow-up to N

More than a decade after N++ arrived, Metanet Software is returning to the series with N Plus Infinity Times Two, a multiplayer-focused follow-up from creators Raigan Burns and Mare Sheppard. Burns says the team wants to “go a bit perpendicular” to N++ rather than try to improve its hardcore single-player

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Save $105.04 on black Sony ULT Wear headphones at Amazon

As of June 5, the black Sony ULT Wear headphones are discounted to $144.95 at Amazon, $105.04 off the $249.99 list price. They've appeared on lists of the best noise-canceling headphones and are a favorite pick for bass lovers. Reviewer Miller Kern wrote that the

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Dashlane explains how attackers managed to download encrypted password vaults

Dashlane said attackers mounted a coordinated campaign that abused the company’s device-enrollment APIs to send automated requests to large numbers of users’ registered email addresses. Its automated security systems triggered account lockouts, but the operation allowed attackers to brute force and generate valid tokens for fewer than 20 personal-plan

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Crossfire wants to change cover shooters forever

Crossfire, announced today at Summer Game Fest’s opening event, is a third-person narrative-driven shooter from That’s No Moon, a studio formed in 2021 by veterans who worked on God of War, Call of Duty, and The Last of Us. Though it’s connected in some ways to the

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Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered coming in 2027

IO Interactive and Saber Interactive are remastering the Hitman Classic Trilogy. A Steam page appeared after a Summer Game Fest presentation, listing Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin and Hitman: Contracts as returning entries. The collection is marked "coming soon" on Steam; the developers say that means

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Xbox CEO says business must be reset to 'be where the world plays'

The Xbox brand has swung between highs and lows, and its current position is notably weak. Hardware sales and overall revenue have been in steady decline for months, and Microsoft cut thousands of Xbox jobs, canceled numerous projects and shuttered studios in 2025 before announcing a voluntary buyout program — a

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Last Harbor is a co-op and PvP zombie shooter 'inspired by true events'

At Summer Games Fest a trailer for Last Harbor turned a quiet fishing moment into something much darker. What begins with the sound of a rod and reel becomes a co-op and PvP zombie shooter; tinyBuild says the game is "inspired by true events of spending the lockdown of

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'1,000W' portable charger failed in minutes; teardown found goo and bulging caps

A 1,000W, 10-port charger advertised for $45 failed within minutes during testing. The unit felt suspiciously light and plasticky for a built-in power supply, and there was a faint smell of melty plastic before it was used. When powered up it never delivered anywhere near 1,000W. No port

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Summer Game Fest 2026: Major game reveals and release dates

Summer Game Fest opened with a two-hour showcase hosted by Geoff Keighley and Lucy James, delivering a steady stream of game updates, world premieres and surprises that evoked the heyday of big industry shows. The event closed with a full reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and other headline announcements