Tech Helldivers 2 overhauls how it tells its galactic war stories Since Helldivers 2 launched in 2024, players have been fighting a galactic war against Automatons, Terminids and Illuminate forces, with outcomes driven by which planets are liberated or overwhelmed. In a Steam blog post, Mikael Eriksson, game director at Arrowhead Game Studios, said the team has "struggled to communicate&
Tech Helldivers 2 promises "the next evolution of Major Orders" The progression system in Helldivers 2 is being overhauled to change how players level up and earn rewards both individually and as a community. Mikael Eriksson, game director, says previous progression elements like raising the level cap in silo “aren’t enough” and wouldn’t address player feedback on a
Tech DJI Mic Mini bundle drops to $79 with charging case DJI’s Mic Mini Wireless Microphone Kit pairs two clip-on transmitters with a single receiver housed in a charging case that extends total battery life to 48 hours. The kit is available on Amazon for $79, $20 off the $99 list price (20% discount). Transmitters are about 1.5 inches
Tech Amazon prototyping Lord of the Rings game ideas, says exec Amazon Games general manager Jeff Gattis says the company is prototyping ideas for Lord of the Rings video games as it searches for the right concept. In a constant state of evolution, Amazon’s gaming business has experimented with Twitch, a slate of MMOs, cloud gaming and more. Gattis called
Tech Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition coming to Switch 2 on Aug. 28, 2026 Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, which ran poorly for some players at last year’s Gamescom and prompted publisher restrictions on footage, has a Switch 2 release date after a delay for polish. FromSoftware and Bandai Namco say the port will arrive on August 28, 2026, roughly 14 months after the
Tech I wore the Oura Ring 5 for 24 hours and it fixes my Ring 4 problem I wore the Oura Ring 5 for a day, and the most obvious change is its size: it's visibly smaller and lighter than the Oura Ring 4. The new design is about 40% smaller and thinner, and Oura also advertises one extra day of battery life. To achieve
Tech Computex excess feels tone-deaf as hardware prices climb Computex has always indulged in excess: exotic GPU materials, lavish gaming rigs and enough RGB lighting to be a spectacle. This year the extravagance sits oddly beside the reality of rising prices in the gaming hardware market, making some of the show’s flash feel out of step with what
Tech CRN SIG Seminar, 17 June 2026 The CRN SIG Seminar is scheduled for 17 June 2026 and will include a discussion on ASTRA Whitepapers. Details TBA. Meeting connection: Join the Meeting. crn, sig, seminar, astra, whitepapers, 17 june, 2026, meeting, meeting connection, details tba
Tech Elden Ring Tarnished Edition gets Nintendo Switch 2 release date Bandai Namco announced Thursday that Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on Aug. 28. The release brings the 2022 open-world action-RPG to the console in its complete form, bundling the base game with the 2024 expansion Shadow of the Erdtree. Switch 2 owners will also get
Tech How to watch Mexico vs Serbia anywhere with a VPN Mexico and Serbia meet in a friendly that will kick off at 5 Jun 2026, 03:00. If you run into geo-restrictions while travelling or want to access a stream from another country, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can change your virtual location and secure your connection so you can
Tech $649 Asus ROG Strix XG34WCDG ultrawide is the cheapest it's ever been Many PC components and peripherals remain overpriced, especially DRAM and SSDs, but OLED monitors are bucking that trend. The Asus ROG Strix XG34WCDG is currently available for $649 on Amazon, the lowest price yet and $350 below its launch MSRP. The XG34WCDG is a lower‑priced counterpart to the ROG
Tech Alienware's 39-inch 5K2K RGB-stripe OLED may be the gaming monitor endgame Alienware has introduced the AW3926QW, a 39-inch OLED 5K2K display with an RGB stripe that emerged as a Computex highlight. It follows an earlier 39-inch 5K2K model from LG, the Ultragear 45GX950A, which disappointed in practice despite promising form factor benefits. Multiple reports suggest the AW3926QW could arrive with a
Tech How to catch the Future Games Show's 40 games and 10 world premieres There was a time when you had to attend events in person; I once endured a sweltering stretch in Los Angeles, spending about $6,000 on Ubers and living off Famous Amos cookies from the hotel vending machine. The Future Games Show Summer Showcase will air from LA on June
Tech Samsung R95H Micro RGB delivers near-perfect SDR color accuracy The Samsung R95H uses Micro RGB display technology with redesigned focusing lenses for separate red, green and blue LED backlights to reduce color bleed and blooming, sharpen contrast and reproduce up to 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut. That combination positions the R95H as a notable entry claiming chromatic
Tech Gigabyte shows microATX case with 16-inch built-in LCD Gigabyte has unveiled the Aorus C510 Glass Infinity, a cube-shaped microATX case that incorporates a 16-inch display in its side panel. The chassis can accommodate graphics cards up to RTX 5090 size and otherwise resembles a fairly standard PC case. The full side-panel true-colour display can operate independently when connected
Tech Monitor with slot for a full graphics card surprises at Computex Loop showed the LP-3201 at Computex: a chunky 32-inch WQHD all-in-one PC with a slot in the back that can take graphics cards up to 330mm. A sales representative told Hermitage Akihabara the slot is best suited to Nvidia's SFF standard. Unlike typical AIOs that use laptop parts
Tech Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD down to $390, 39% off Amazon's early Prime Day discount has pushed the Samsung 990 Pro SSD down across several capacities. The standout is the 2TB model, reduced from $640 to $390 (39% off). The 1TB falls from $320 to $250, and the 4TB is 30% off. A 2TB version with a heatsink
Tech IDC predicts PC sales slump in 2026 as Apple doubles MacBook Neo production New data from IDC predicts PC sales will fall 11.3% in 2026, with 2027 nearly as weak and 2030 still not back to 2025 levels. IDC says, "The culprit is a persistent memory shortage with no meaningful relief expected before the end of 2027," and warns that
Tech Best early Prime Day Apple deals: MacBooks, iPads, AirPods Amazon Prime Day has expanded into a four-day event running from June 23 to June 26, with discounts across many categories — including coveted Apple products. I've rounded up early deals on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads and more, and I will be checking prices before and throughout Prime Day to
Tech 5 Android Auto mistakes and how to fix them Android Auto can make driving less boring, more efficient, and safer, but many users miss out on features or create avoidable problems by making a few common mistakes. One frequent issue is using a cheap or charging-only cable; slow or damaged cables cause lag and dropouts, so use a data-transfer
Tech Panther Lake's capable B370 iGPU may never reach laptops or handhelds AI-driven demand at Computex has pushed up memory prices and tightened spare capacity, a pressure that helps explain why some Panther Lake processor options look unlikely to appear in consumer laptops. The memory crunch has been linked to a downturn in the DIY PC market and higher costs across devices.
Tech Illusion Connect: Re released on Android and iOS Illusion Connect: Re was released on June 3, 2026 for Android and iOS. The game is described as a stylish anime strategy RPG and is listed under the Role-playing (RPG) and Strategy genres. The entry includes screenshots and videos showcasing the latest game footage and images, and the games metadata
Tech AT&T offers Motorola Razr+ 2026 for under $5/month - how to qualify AT&T is offering the 2026 Motorola Razr+ for $4.43 per month, down from its regular $29.03 monthly price. The deal is available online through AT&T's digital storefront and requires no trade-in. New customers must add a new line on an installment plan
Tech Neon Oblivion: Prelude — single-map shooter for PC Neon Oblivion: Prelude is a shooter available on PC that released on May 30, 2026. The release consists of a single map and launched alongside the TronResource texture pack. Screenshots and videos accompany the release, offering the latest game footage and images from Neon Oblivion: Prelude. Developer, publisher and content
Tech AMD says reviving the Ryzen 7 5800X3D was 'very, very hard' AMD has brought back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D to serve a DIY market still full of AM4 motherboards and DDR4 systems. David McAfee, VP of Ryzen and Radeon at AMD, notes many users are still gaming on chips like the Ryzen 5 2600X or 3700X and, as a drop-in replacement,
