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Valve faces second class-action over loot boxes

Less than two weeks after New York state sued Valve for "letting children and adults illegally gamble" with loot boxes, a second consumer class-action has been filed making a similar claim: loot boxes in Valve titles such as Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2 are "

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Integrated Aviation Systems Program

Acting program director Kate McMurtry and deputy program director Christopher Williams lead the Integrated Aviation Systems Program. The Flight Demos and Capabilities (FDC) project conducts complex and integrated flight research demonstrations in support of ARMD programs. FDC also operates, sustains and enhances the flight research and test capabilities—from test

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Army explores using ground robots to evacuate wounded troops

The US Army is testing ground robots to evacuate wounded troops and perform tasks such as clearing minefields when medical evacuation crews cannot reach casualties. The push reflects lessons from Ukraine, where drones and artillery have made battlefield movements extremely hazardous. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment is providing feedback to industry

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Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3: which to choose

The Sony WF-1000XM6 and Apple AirPods Pro 3 are both top-tier wireless earbuds, but they focus on different strengths. Sony refreshed the design, added new drivers, and uses the same chip that powers the ANC in its WH-1000XM6 over-ears. Apple refined an already solid product with improved noise cancellation, a

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Steam listing apes Pokémon, Zelda and Overwatch in Pickmon

A new Steam listing for Pickmon makes its intentions clear from the name: the game borrows heavily from familiar creature designs and other franchises. Where Palworld stitched together Pokémon-like parts, Pickmon leans into outright mimicry, showing creatures that look like Pikachu with dyed eyebrows and other small changes. Trailers and

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GDC 2026: News, previews, demos and trends

People from across the global games industry converge in San Francisco for the Game Developers Conference, now in its 37th year. This year the event goes by GDC Festival of Gaming and its focus has been shifted to reach a broader slice of the development community beyond C-suite executives and

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Beats Studio Pro headphones half off at Amazon

The Beats Studio Pro headphones are on sale at Amazon for $169.95, a 51% discount from the $349.99 list price, cutting $180.04 off the usual cost. They were $199.95 last week, and just four days later the price dropped again. As of March 9 the headphones

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Save money on YouTube TV with 12 cheaper packages

YouTube TV now offers a dozen cheaper subscription plans that let you pay only for the channels you actually watch. The full-access plan is currently $83 a month. The options focus on sports, entertainment or news and trim monthly costs by roughly $5 to $20. You still get YouTube TV

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Bungie wont repeat Destiny 2's content-vault mistakes with Marathon

Bungie says it has taken lessons from Destiny 2’s content vault and does not plan a similar approach for Marathon, creative director Julia Nardin told Space.com. The studio has shown a clear commitment to Marathon’s lore: a strong voice cast, faction representatives offering contracts, and a community

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Why I still use the Asus TUF Hatsune Miku collection

March 9 is Miku Day — the numbers 3 and 9 can be read as “mi” and “ku” in Japanese — and I used the occasion to call out the Asus TUF Hatsune Miku collection. The set remains readily available from $24.99 and, to my eye, contains some of the best-looking

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Engineer ports Linux to PS5 Slim, runs GTA 5 with ray tracing

Andy Nguyen posted his success story on X, reporting that his Ubuntu-powered PS5 Slim happily runs GTA 5 Enhanced with ray tracing enabled. The simplicity of the outcome belies the seriousness of the challenge: Sony already uses Linux for its PlayStation operating system, but that did not make the project

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Chevrolet killed it then brought it back—now we drive the 2027 Bolt

The Bolt is back. After debuting in 2017 and surviving a costly battery recall and a cancellation, Chevrolet revived the hatchback with an all‑new lithium iron phosphate battery, a drive motor borrowed from the Equinox EV, and Android Automotive OS for its infotainment. Chevy announced specs and pricing late

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Turn on Android Repair Mode before handing your phone in for repair

Android includes a Repair Mode (called Maintenance Mode on Samsung) that creates a sandboxed, temporary profile on a separate partition. It locks down your personal files while still allowing a technician to use the phone’s functionality. To use Repair Mode you need a Pixel or Samsung device running at

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How UNDP is using blockchains for public infrastructure

A new United Nations Development Programme report outlines how blockchain can support public systems. In New Tech, New Partners: Transforming development in the digital era, the UNDP sets out a model for using blockchains as part of broader efforts to modernize public institutions. The publication showcases over 40 pilot projects

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Marathon needs its own Destiny-style companion app

Marathon shares a lot with Destiny: vaults, lore, Triumphs, factions and a flood of interplanetary resources. That shared DNA makes a companion app feel like a natural fit for a game with so many overlapping systems. Bungie’s Destiny Companion app works as a second screen, letting players track stats,

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Pre-order the 11-inch iPad Air (M4) at Amazon and save $40

As of March 9, Amazon is offering $40 off the 11-inch iPad Air (M4, 128GB, WiFi) when you pre-order, lowering the price from $599 to $559. The new iPad Air is set to be released on March 11. The model features Apple's M4 chip; Apple promises the new

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Microsoft denies ‘blank check’ claim about Project Helix

This week, newly appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced development on the next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, but offered few specifics. Around the same time she held an internal town hall with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and a rumor spread that Nadella had given Sharma a 'blank check'

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Super Pocket hits $44.99, but consider exclusives like Banjo-Kazooie

The Super Pocket Data East Edition is on sale at Woot for $44.99, reduced from $69.99. Amazon lists the same model for $66.49, while the Capcom version is $59.99 — the original MSRP before US tariffs sparked hikes. The handheld comes in publisher-themed flavors such as Data

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Kitfox CEO says hours of Civilization may have helped her run the studio

Tanya X. Short is co-founder and CEO of Kitfox Games, the publisher behind titles such as Dwarf Fortress and Caves of Qud. She notes that Dwarf Fortress has been playable for 20 years and says the studio will be celebrating the milestone throughout the year. Short recently finished TR-49, which

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GDC trends we're looking out for in 2026

Every year the video game industry gathers in San Francisco for the Game Developers Conference, a week of panels, demos, and closed-door meetings that can determine who gets funding to make their next project. This year the show is at a meta crossroads: GDC has expanded a public-facing "Festival

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Marvel Rivals adds 'Victim Compensation Protocol' to curb match-throwing

Marvel Rivals maker NetEase has implemented a 'Victim Compensation Protocol' as a major upgrade to its anti-throwing system after waves of people were paid to deliberately lose and sabotage matches. A third-party bounty website began offering payments to players of several competitive games to intentionally throw matches. Those

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Marathon hotfix corrects microtransaction pricing, more fixes due

Bungie pushed a hotfix to address a key complaint about Marathon’s storefront: Lux bundles now include the exact amount needed to buy a skin instead of leaving players a few credits short. Previously the $10 pack granted 1,100 Lux while some runner skins cost 1,120, forcing players

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How to turn off HDMI‑CEC on your TV — and why it matters

Many smart TVs track what you watch not only from built‑in apps but also from devices connected by HDMI. They use HDMI‑CEC metadata — a device ID that helps a single remote control multiple devices — to log how long each device is used, and Automatic Content Recognition (ACR), which

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Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: immersive ANC

Apple has taken one of its most acclaimed products—the AirPods Pro 2—and given it a substantial refresh with the AirPods Pro 3. I’ve been using them since they were announced and, after months of daily wear and comparisons with a range of earbuds and headphones, I’m

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The Division 2 drops to $3 after new Realism Mode and roadmap

The Division 2 is enjoying a mini-renaissance on Steam after a steep discount and a new roadmap laying out future content. An anniversary event added fresh rewards and a new Realism Mode that emphasizes headshots over gear score and feels more like a traditional shooter than an MMORPG. Realism Mode