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Valve revises Steam Machine pricing and timing amid memory shortages

A report from Gamesradar says Valve's Steam Machine is expected to be costlier than initially thought due to a 'rapidly' increasing shortage of storage and memory. Valve's update on the Steam Hardware lineup, announced in November, says it had planned to reveal pricing and

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RIFFMASTER wireless Xbox guitar controller drops to all-time low

Kotaku reported the PDP Riffmaster wireless guitar controller for Xbox is on sale on Amazon, reduced from $150 to $100, a 33% discount. There are three models of the PDP Riffmaster, each designed for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo and officially licensed for the system it's designed for. The

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Steam Machine delayed as Valve revisits pricing

According to Polygon, Valve announced a delay to the Steam Machine in a blog post, citing rising costs and limited availability of computer components, though it still aims to ship the console in the first half of 2026. Valve revealed the Steam Machine in November 2025 alongside the Steam Frame

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I switched to a Bluetooth Auracast receiver for my home theater setup - and have no regrets

A report from Zdnet says Sennheiser's RS 275 TV Headphones bundle includes the HDR 275 headphones and the BTA1 Auracast transmitter, bringing Auracast capabilities to both home and portable use. The review highlights the BTA1 as the standout component that expands how TV audio can be delivered. The

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Valve cites memory and storage shortages for new hardware pricing and release

According to Pcgamer, Valve has confirmed it still plans to release the Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller in the first half of 2026, but more specific release and pricing information has been complicated by the ongoing memory and storage crises, or as we like to call it, the

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Blink Mini 2K+ Security Camera Almost 50% Off

Kotaku writes the Blink Mini 2K+ is a 2K indoor security camera that plugs into a standard wall outlet and covers an entire room, offering video recording, color night vision, and a wider field of view than many other cameras. The Mini supports two-way voice communication and delivers motion alerts

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You can snag this Insignia Fire TV for under $200 at Amazon

According to Zdnet, the Insignia F50 smart TV is available at Amazon for $180, representing a nearly 50% discount. The TV runs the Fire TV platform, providing access to the Prime Video catalogue and apps like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max, and it includes integrated Alexa voice controls for searching

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DJI Osmo 360 Essential Combo discounted; camera records native 8K 360

The DJI Osmo 360 Camera captures full 360-degree imagery with a 1-inch 360 imaging system and is available in an Essential Combo on Amazon for $389, reduced from $599 — $210 off (35% off). The camera uses a larger 1-inch dual-lens sensor for improved low-light performance, natively records 8K 360 video

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So yeah, I vibe-coded a log colorizer—and I feel good about it

The author admits limited coding experience but used large language models to tackle a small, practical project rather than learn a full development stack. The result was a Python-based Nginx log colorizer, a roughly 400-line single-file script developed in Visual Studio Code with Claude Code. The author supplied a sanitized

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Nintendo frames big Animal Crossing and Splatoon updates as support for Switch 2

Nintendo kicked off 2026 with large updates for legacy Switch titles, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 and Splatoon 11.0.0. Animal Crossing's 3.0 added a hotel feature that brings offshore strangers to your island as tourists and delivers enhanced visuals on Switch 2. Splatoon&

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Hinge will try Tinder-style facial recognition scans

Match Group said Hinge is testing the facial recognition feature Face Check in a number of countries this quarter, an initiative the company announced during its 2025 Q4 earnings call. Hinge plans to test Face Check in Mexico, Brazil, Australia and Canada this quarter. Match Group noted that Tinder has

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Netflix to end support for PS3 app after March 2, 2026

Users booting Netflix on old PlayStation 3 devices saw a warning that the app will no longer be available after March 2, 2026, a Reddit post showed. The message directed viewers to Netflix.com/compatibledevices to see a list of supported devices. The streaming app has been available on PS3

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Overwatch 2 drops the 2 as Blizzard rebrands ahead of major update

Blizzard is renaming Overwatch 2 back to Overwatch and will launch a large update next week that includes a new user interface, five new heroes, and a new storyline. What had been the game's 21st season will be rebranded as season 1 of The Reign of Talon, a

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Anker Solix E10 whole-home backup now shipping nationwide

Anker Solix has launched the E10, a hybrid whole-home backup system that combines modular battery storage, solar input and optional generator integration; the company says it is the first system to blend all three power sources for residential use and it is now shipping nationwide through Amazon and the Anker

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Oh Look, The Vita’s Back

Anbernic has revealed new Vita-inspired handhelds, including models called the RG Vita and Vita Pro. The devices were shown in white and black with some small design touches, but the company did not provide pricing or specifications. The roundup notes the original OG Vita still looks best, while the new

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Seven apps to lock down, encrypt, and store private files

File and folder security is increasingly important, and an operating system alone is probably not enough. The article highlights seven apps that can help redact, encrypt, password-protect, and locally host private files across desktop and mobile devices. Censor is a Linux app for redacting PDFs and is free. DocVault is

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AMD docs show Zen 6 will adopt Intel's 'FRED' interrupt handling

Documents posted on AMD's website detail technical aspects believed to be of its next‑generation Zen 6 CPUs, with the most significant change being adoption of Intel's so‑called 'FRED' interrupt handling. That shift has been presented as evidence that Zen 6 could represent

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Best Insta360 deal: Save 21% on the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro foldable gimbal

The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro foldable gimbal is on sale at Amazon for $126.98, down from the list price of $159.99. That represents a 21% discount and saves $33.01, matching the record low at Amazon. Insta360 describes several tracking features, including active zoom tracking that can follow

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Hori Eevee Switch 2 pouch pitched as a Valentine's Day gift

Hori's Eevee Cottage Core Puff Pouch is an official Nintendo Switch 2 case decorated with hearts and small Eevee illustrations, presented as a fitting Valentine's Day gift for Pokemon fans. The pouch is on sale at Amazon for $29.99, described as a saving of $7

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Epic says 'the launcher sucks' and pledges to rebuild its launcher

Epic has acknowledged that its Epic Games Store launcher has performance and usability problems. EGS vice president and general manager Steven Allison told Eurogamer 'the launcher sucks. Let's call it what it is. It's really slow.' Allison said the developer team is 'pulling

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Nintendo says Switch 2 price won't rise due to RAM shortage — for now

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said a rise in the Switch 2's price is not expected due to the ongoing RAM shortage, according to a machine‑translated Q&A following a company financial call. Furukawa said the situation should remain largely stable through the next financial quarter, but

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TurboTax Desktop $45 on Amazon; online edition $49

TurboTax Desktop is available on Amazon for $45, down from $80, and the online edition is listed at $49 (39% off); several business editions are also on sale. The Desktop edition downloads to your computer and includes five federal e-files and one state via download (state e-file sold separately). It

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Testing finds 16 GB of system memory is still fine for most PC games

A tester examined memory use across 27 recent big games (maxed 4K with DLSS Performance) then ran focused five‑minute playtests on eight titles, comparing average and 1% low frame rates and process memory with system RAM limited to 16 GB and 32 GB. Each test was repeated using an

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MindsEye gets a massive new update, expansion is on the way

Build A Rocket Boy has released Update 7 for MindsEye, a patch the studio described as "a reset for the brand and the title." The update aims to improve campaign flow by clarifying objectives, improving AI behaviour, enhancing drone controls on PC and addressing numerous bugs. Patch changes

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Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase set for Feb 5, runs about 30 minutes

Nintendo has confirmed the rumored Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase will air on Thursday, February 5, 2026 via the Nintendo Today app and is expected to run for roughly 30 minutes at 6am PT | 9am ET | 2pm GMT. Rumors that the showcase was coming arose last week and proved accurate; Nintendo