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On-Together turns a cosy island into a partnered productivity tool — out now on Steam

PC Gamer writer Mollie says On-Together is the first focus-tool videogame she’s used that truly understands the importance of partnered-up productivity. The social productivity title is out now on Steam. The game blends a pomodoro timer, journal, task planner and to-do list with a surprisingly packed island to explore,

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Amazon cuts Marsdock 45W Switch charger to $14 — works with Switch Lite and Steam Deck

Amazon is offering the Marsdock 45W Nintendo charger for $14 after a 15% discount on the model that includes a 5-foot cable, down from its usual ~$17 price. The 10-foot version is reduced to $17 from $19, and buying two units applies an additional 6% off the total. Prime members

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What to expect at Samsung Unpacked 2026: Galaxy S26, One UI 8.5 and Buds 4 Pro

Samsung's next Unpacked event is expected to introduce new Galaxy mobile products in early 2026; South Korean media and tipster Evan Blass have suggested the event will take place on Feb. 25, 2026, in San Francisco, though Samsung has not announced an official date. Reports say the launch

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Valve’s invite-only Deadlock adds six new heroes — community votes start Jan. 26

Valve’s invite-only MOBA hero shooter Deadlock received a big update that added six new heroes and multiple visual and gameplay tweaks, and the studio is letting players vote to unlock them two per week starting on January 26. The update has coincided with a surge of fan art and

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Meta Quest 3S drops to $270, now cheapest VR option as PS VR2 stays full price

The Meta Quest 3S is now one of the cheapest ways into VR after a sudden price drop: the 128GB model is selling for $270 (down from $300) and the 256GB version has fallen to $350 (down from $400) and is currently bundled with Batman: Arkham Shadow, while the PlayStation

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Five Windows apps a ZDNET writer always installs on new PCs

A ZDNET writer says there are five Windows apps they always install first on new PCs: the Brave browser, VLC Media Player, ShareX, WPS Office and Todoist. The author prefers Brave for its privacy features, noting Brave Shields block third‑party trackers, phishing attempts, cross‑page cookies and malware. They

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Samsung's 49" Odyssey OLED G9 falls to $900 on Amazon — $349 off

Amazon has dropped the price of Samsung's 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC series) from $1,249 to $900, a $349 reduction the outlet says is available for a limited time. The massive 49" panel runs at 5120 by 1440 resolution, effectively matching two 27-inch QHD monitors fused

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Rumored February Nintendo Direct could unveil a wave of Switch 2 ports

Rumors from podcasting insider NateTheHate and YouTube channel GameXplain, corroborated by VGC, say Nintendo may hold a Partner Showcase-style Direct in early February, likely around Feb. 3-5. Because this is reported to be a Partner Showcase rather than a full first-party Direct, expectations are for a large number of Switch

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Soundcore Space A40 earbuds $45 — 44% off with ANC and 50-hour battery

Soundcore by Anker’s Space A40 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $45, down from their usual $80 — a $35 discount (about 44% off). The earbuds offer Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling that the maker says can block up to 98% of background noise, reducing engine noise, chatter and traffic.

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WWE 2K26: CM Punk on cover, Ringside Pass replaces DLC and Switch 2 mouse support

WWE and 2K released the first details and images for WWE 2K26, due March 13, with CM Punk on the standard cover and a new Ringside Pass system replacing traditional DLC. The announcement also highlights Switch 2-specific features, including touchscreen and mouse support for the Creation Suite. 2K said the

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Dispatch dev says Switch and Switch 2 ports were censored, is 'working with Nintendo'

AdHoc Studios, developer of the superhero workplace dramedy Dispatch, has responded after criticism that the Switch and Switch 2 versions launched with mandatory censorship not present on other platforms, saying the team is "working with Nintendo on a path forward." In a message on its Discord, AdHoc said

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Emails show Jeffrey Epstein was banned from Xbox Live in 2013

Early today the Department of Justice released more than three million pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein, and researchers digging through the documents found emails showing Epstein was banned from Xbox Live in 2013. Xbox Era spotted a December 2013 email from Microsoft/Xbox Live sent to an email address used

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NASA awards studies to advance reusable airbreathing hypersonic flight testing

NASA in August issued two awards to study how to advance reusable, airbreathing hypersonic flight testing, contracting SpaceWorks Enterprises of Atlanta, Georgia, and Stratolaunch of Mojave, California. SpaceWorks received $500,000 to focus on the X-60 platform and Stratolaunch received $1.2 million to focus on its Talon-A platform; both

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite drops to $280 on Amazon, includes S‑Pen

Amazon has discounted the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite to $280, a 20% cut from its usual $350 price, with the offer applying to the gray color option and including an S‑Pen and free delivery. The tablet has a bright 10.9‑inch display that the report describes as

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Best reseller web hosting services of 2026: expert-tested picks

ZDNet’s expert-tested review of reseller web hosting services for 2026 names Cloudways as its top pick for digital agencies, based on hands‑on testing of performance, scalability and management tools. The review cites Cloudways’ managed cloud approach, access to five major cloud providers (DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr and

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GDC survey: Developers say genAI will hurt industry, back unions, shun Xbox

The Game Developers Conference, renamed the GDC Festival of Gaming, released its annual survey ahead of the San Francisco event in early March, with responses from over 2,300 industry professionals showing rising concern about genAI, growing union support, platform shifts and widespread layoffs, according to GDC. A majority of

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3 tablet charging mistakes to avoid

ZDNET's Kerry Wan outlines three common tablet charging mistakes and how to fix them, saying these habits can shorten a tablet's battery life. First, leaving a tablet plugged in overnight can cause trickle-charging that stresses the battery over time. Wan says tablets typically charge to 100%

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Woot sale slashes PS5, Switch and Xbox game prices — record lows on Silent Hill f

Amazon’s Woot has kicked off a massive game sale across Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X, cutting prices on a boat-load of titles as 2026 gets underway. Highlights include Silent Hill f on PS5 down to $44.99 (was $69.99), its lowest-ever price so far, Pokemon Legends

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Amazon’s 4-Series 4K Fire TV drops up to 40% for Super Bowl — 43–55-inch from $200

Amazon has discounted its newest 4-Series 4K Ultra HD Fire TV by as much as 40% for a limited time ahead of the Super Bowl. There are three sizes on sale: the 43-inch model has fallen from $330 to $200 (a $130 savings), the 50-inch is down from $400 to

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Jeffrey Epstein banned from Xbox Live in 2013, DOJ documents show

Newly released US Justice Department documents show Jeffrey Epstein, or an account tied to his email address, was banned from Xbox Live in 2013. The ban notice on file cites "harassment, threats, and/or abuse of other players," but the files indicate the suspension was linked to Epstein&

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Battlefield 6 patches in-game cosmetics after AI-generation allegations

Kotaku reports that Battlefield 6’s 1.1.3.6 update on Friday revised two cosmetic items, saying it “updated the Objective Ace and Winter Warning cosmetics to better align with Battlefield’s visual identity.” The move comes about a month after players flagged cosmetics that appeared to be at

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Best Buy cuts price on Sony Bravia 8 II OLED by up to $1,100

Best Buy is selling Sony's Bravia 8 II OLED with the 65-inch model $1,100 off and the 55-inch $1,000 off, ZDNET reports, as retailers discount inventory amid Sony's plan to hand Bravia control to TCL in 2026 and with new models scheduled to arrive

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Kazuma Kaneko’s Switch card game will include 3,600 AI-generated cards

Kazuma Kaneko, the legendary “Demon Designer” behind Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, has a new card game called Kazuma Kaneko’s Tsukuyomi coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on April 23. Colopl announced the release during a livestream; the standard game is priced at $24.99 and a special

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Project: Gorgon exits Early Access with Statehelm, 'largest and most complex' map

Project: Gorgon has launched out of Steam Early Access with a 1.0 update that adds a new capital city area called Statehelm, the developer says. The classically styled MMO pairs simple 3D visuals and a minimally guided levelling experience with systems such as an NPC relationship system and dynamic

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ZDNet names TOPGRO T1‑Pro best mini gaming PC in 2026 roundup

ZDNet's expert roundup of the best mini gaming PCs for 2026 picks the TOPGRO T1‑Pro as its top choice in a list updated in January 2026, and also highlights models including the Minisforum MS‑A2, Acemagic AMD Ryzen 7 6800H system, GMKtec Nucbox M7 Pro and the