Microsoft has a fix for long shader compilation wait times. The system is called Advanced Shader Delivery, and it's being first introduced for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds and games listed on the Xbox app. Just about every PC gamer knows the feeling of booting up a highly anticipated new AAA title, excited to explore its sprawling environments or open world, only to be hit with "compiling shaders" and a... Read more ›
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YouTube just announced YouTube Labs, which is being described as a "new way for users to take our cutting edge AI experiments for a test drive." This looks like a YouTube-centric version of the pre-existing Google Labs, which is another place for folks to test out experimental AI tools. There's already something new to play with here. YouTube Labs is testing AI hosts for its Music app. These hosts are... Read more ›
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Apple's four iPad models each have their value — the mini is super portable, the standard model with the A16 chip is ideal for casual use while the Pros can handle complex tasks better than some laptops. The iPad Air falls somewhere in between, offering a balance between power and price. But these popular tablets don't come cheap, which is why we keep track of sale prices on iPads and... Read more ›
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The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is on sale for almost half off and is at the lowest price we've ever seen for this model. Normally retailing for $150, the smart doorbell is on sale for $80, a discount of 47 percent. This aggressive sale comes ahead of another Prime Day that runs October 7-8. The Battery Doorbell Plus offers a 150-by-150-degree "head to toe" field of vision and 1536p high-resolution... Read more ›
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The long-awaited sidescroller Possessor(s) will be available on November 11 for PC and PS5. It's a horror-tinged action game with Metroidvania elements. It also happens to look extremely beautiful. The game was developed by Heart Machine, which is the same company behind Hyper Light Drifter and its prequel Hyper Light Breaker. Publishing duties fall to Devolver, which has had a hand in a boatload of recent indie hits from Enter... Read more ›
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Facebook and Instagram users in the UK will soon be offered paid subscriptions that remove ads. In the coming weeks, those over the age of 18 can pay £3 ($4) per month on the web, or £4 ($5) per month when using Meta’s iOS or Android apps. If you're wondering why the mobile version is more expensive, Meta blames that on fees levied by Apple and Google in their respective... Read more ›
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Amazon Prime Day has returned in the fall for the past few years, and 2025 is no exception. Prime Day will return on October 7 and 8, but really, you don't have to wait until the official start date to save. Amazon typically always has early Prime Day deals in the lead-up to the event, and this year we’re already seeing some solid discounts on gadgets we like. Here, we’ve... Read more ›
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The Apple Watch Series 11 is already available on Amazon, and you can pick up select color and case combos for $10 less than Apple's base price. The newest generation of Apple's smartwatch was just revealed this month at the company's iPhone 17 event in Cupertino. The Series 11 packs some new features like 5G connectivity on cellular models, a more scratch-resistant screen, new sleep features, improved battery life and... Read more ›
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a new requirement for all working adults in the country to carry a digital identification called the Brit Card. In practice, the Brit Card will be based on the One Login infrastructure already used by the UK government. Supporters of the plan say digital ID cards can ensure that people have the right to work in the UK, and thus could help crack... Read more ›
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On the heels of the iPhone 17 lineup being released last week, you can pick up Apple's 25W MagSafe charger for a song. The two-meter version of the more powerful charging cable has dropped by 29 percent from $49 to $35. That's a record-low price. As it happens, that actually makes the two-meter version of the cable less expensive than the one-meter variant. The shorter cable will run you $39... Read more ›
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You can save big today on a new Roomba. The flagship Roomba Max 705 + AutoEmpty dock, which launched in April, is available for $320 off. The robovac, which typically costs $899, is on sale for $579. Enter our exclusive code ENG320 at checkout to snag the deal. iRobot says the Roomba Max 705 offers 180 times the suction power of its budget Roomba 600. The high-end model has dual... Read more ›
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One thing I need to make clear right from the start: this is a review of Norton VPN (formerly Norton Secure VPN, and briefly Norton Ultra VPN) as a standalone app, not of the VPN feature in the Norton 360 package. They're similar, but Norton VPN has a few more features, including the ability to choose cities as server locations in countries with more than one option. I'll state my... Read more ›
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Buying a car in America is usually a hellish experience involving pushy salespeople, mysterious fees, and hours-long financing negotiations. That’s something Carvana aimed to solve with its online used car marketplace when it launched 13 years ago. In this episode, Devindra chats with Carvana Chief Product Officer Dan Gill about how the company moved beyond the flashy marketing of its early car vending machines, and how it’s still trying to... Read more ›
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October Prime Day is right around the corner, but you can grab some good deals today. Blink security cameras are almost always on sale during Amazon's shopping events, and this time is no different. One of the best deals at the moment is on a duo of Blink Mini 2 cameras, which you can get for only $35. That's half off and a record-low price, not to mention less than... Read more ›
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Microsoft has finally revealed how much the ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles will cost you, now that they're available for preorder. The ROG Xbox Ally X, which the company describes as the "ultimate high-performance handheld" that's "built for the most demanding players," will set you back $1,000. Meanwhile, the ROG Xbox Ally "for everyone from the casual player to the avid enthusiast" is priced at $600, and you can pre-order... Read more ›
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Monitors are more than screens to plug into your PC — they shape how you work, play and create. Whether you need the best monitor for gaming, video editing or everyday tasks, there are plenty of options that balance price, performance and design.In 2025, you’ll find everything from compact displays for light work to massive widescreen panels that make multitasking a breeze. A new monitor might also mean sharper images... Read more ›
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We all want to protect our phones from the inevitable drops, scratches and tumbles of daily life, but what if your cell phone case could protect more than just your device? The best eco-friendly phone cases offer a great blend of durability and sustainability, helping to reduce plastic waste and better the planet.Made from natural materials like biodegradable plastics, recycled ocean waste or even sustainable bamboo, eco-friendly and compostable phone... Read more ›
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Forget smart glasses, autofocus lenses have the potential to help far more people by offering a high-tech alternative to clunky bifocal and varifocal eyewear. Those traditional solutions involve looking at specific portions of glasses for near and far objects. While that's more convenient than swapping frames constantly, it requires retraining your eyes a bit and can also lead to eye strain. Finnish startup IXI's autofocus glasses aim to go one... Read more ›
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Neon is an call-recording app that pays users for access to the audio, which the app in turn sells to AI companies for training their models. Since its launch last week, it quickly rose in popularity, but the service was taken offline today. TechCrunch reported that it found a security flaw that allowed any logged-in user to access other accounts' phone numbers, the phone numbers called, call recordings and transcripts.... Read more ›
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Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America's President and Chief Operating Officer, is stepping down on December 31, 2025, according to Nintendo. Bowser's leadership responsibilities will now be split between two executives: Devon Pritchard, NoA's Executive Vice President of Revenue, Marketing and Consumer Experience, will take over as President, and Satoru Shibata, the current Corporate Director and Managing Executive Director, will act as the company's CEO. Bowser first joined Nintendo in 2015... Read more ›
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