Sony has announced that it will begin shutting down the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in phases, starting August 2026 and continuing through July 2027, as detailed in a PlayStation Blog post. Once the stores close in a specific market, users will no longer be able to make new digital purchases on…
Microsoft has added support for signing into Edge with a Google account in version 150 on Windows and macOS, according to the browser’s stable release notes released on July 2, 2026. Users are now able to sign in with a Google account alongside their Microsoft account. This feature is being gradually rolled out to all…
The Kuxiu D5 keeps Qi-compatible phones cool while also charging a watch and earbuds. Despite my initial skepticism, I’m now sold on wireless Qi chargers that add integrated fans to keep your phone cool while charging. I figured they’d be too loud, or too weak, or too gimmicky, but I’m a convert after spending a…
If you are on the market for a basic phone, we have great news; HMD Global has expanded its classic mobile lineup with the announcement of four new Nokia feature phones: the Nokia 200 4G, Nokia 210 4G, Nokia 215 4G (2nd Edition), and Nokia 235 4G (2nd Edition). The key differentiator for these modern…
Shortly after receiving a 512 GB Steam Machine, an early adopter reported a critical hardware failure on launch day. The mini-PC encountered a black screen and a specific light code indicating a GPU malfunction during its initial setup. Due to the nature of the error, users online have labeled the issue the “Red Line of…
The computer hardware industry is experiencing an unexpected resurgence of older technologies, highlighted by the revival of DDR4 memory and previous-generation processors. According to industry reports, Intel has decided to restart the production of its 13th and 14th-generation processors. This emergency measure aims to inject a significant volume of components into the retail market. The…
For some users, it already has.
The European Court of Justice confirmed a €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) fine against Google on Thursday, dismissing the company’s final appeal in the long-standing Android antitrust case. The ruling upholds the European Commission’s 2018 finding that Google used its Android operating system to strengthen its hold on online search. This decision is now final and…
The video game disc is dead, and Sony’s been planning to kill it for some time, according to a report out of Austria. The man who leads Sony’s discmaking operations, Sony DADC president Dietmar Tanzer, told ORF Salzburg that the company’s Thalgau plant produces 600,000 discs every day, half of which are for PlayStation. But…
Vivo has officially launched the X Fold 6 foldable smartphone, with the company subsequently confirming a forthcoming global release. The new device introduces a more rounded aesthetic while retaining the IP58/59 ingress protection rating from the previous generation, offering a higher dust resistance standard than the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s IP48 rating. Display and Camera…
