Silicon Motion’s SM2324 chip could enable fast, compact USB4 SSDs up to 32TB, though pricing, thermal demands, and NAND costs may limit mainstream adoption.
Elden Ring Nightreign offers a single-player option despite its co-op multiplayer focus, but should you actually play it solo?
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/should-you-play-elden-ring-nightreign-solo
Realtek is attempting to enter the SSD controller market with its RTS5781DL, a PCIe 5.0 DRAM-less controller that is now sampling. But can it compete with established players?
MSI China has announced a new after-purchase warranty program, covering all PC components connected to MSI's 80+ Gold or higher units in the event of major failure.
Molex unveiled its Genesis connector and cable system at Computex, targeting future PCIe 7.0 deployments with a design optimized for 128 GT/s signaling.
ExpressVPN is good at its job. It's easy to be skeptical of any service with a knack for self-promotion, but don't let ExpressVPN's hype distract you from the fact that it keeps its front-page promise of "just working."
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The hugely popular first-person shooter game Valorant is getting some long-awaited upgrades as the game approaches its 5-year anniversary. In the ">latest dev update, the Valorant team announced the long-anticipated replay feature. They’ll function about the same as replays in other online shooters like Counter-Strike 2, allowing players to revisit their previous matches and watch the
Wholesome Direct, an annual showcase of cute and cozy games, is coming back on Saturday, June 7 at 12PM ET. This is a live event that can be streamed via the official YouTube page or Tw
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach technically launches on June 26, but you'll be able to get an early look at the game and hear from a panel of people who worked on it thanks to a newly announced event that will close out Summer Game Fest on June 8. The "De
It's almost that time of year again. Summer Game Fest starts on June 6. The annual kickoff stream begins at 5PM ET on that date. Yeah, we know. The time isn't ideal for folks with regular jobs, but we'll be in Los Angeles to cover the event in person, so you can just hit up the site for updates.
The best way to watch this is likely via the
After two years of negotiating, ZeniMax Workers United-CWA, the union representing quality assurance workers at ZeniMax Media, has reached a tentative union contract with Microsoft,
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I am making a open source overlay library.
Game overlay is for rendering contents on top of game screen. Representative examples are Discord and Steam in-game overlay. They are complicated because it has to hook rendering part of a game.
Asdf overlay provides easy to use interfaces for rendering on top of game screen. I recognize game performance degradation due to overlay rendering, so GPU shared texture was used to avoid CPU framebuffer copy. Asdf Overlay is capable of rendering full s
Everyone with an Xbox can also play The Division 2 from now until June 3 at no charge. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/have-an-xbox-you-can-play-call-of-duty-black-ops-6-for-free-this-weekend/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has gained ownership of her masters. Time to celebrate baby Tay's country twang. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-now-stream-all-of-taylor-swifts-original-recordings-again-guilt-free/#ftag=CADf328eec
I hated having to stretch out my thumb to change my iPhone's screen brightness or turn on Do Not Disturb. Now, I've found a better way to access the Control Center. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-discovered-4-ways-to-open-my-iphones-control-center-with-one-hand/#ftag=CADf328eec
The tour heads to Jack Nicklaus' Muirfield Village in Ohio, with a $20 million purse up for grabs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-memorial-tournament-2025-tv-schedule-today-how-to-watch-stream-all-the-pga-tour-golf-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec
Need any propane, and propane accessories? Bobby Hill is all grown up and parents Peggy and Hank are a bit older in the new show. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tell-ya-what-hulus-king-of-the-hill-reboot-has-a-clip-and-release-date-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Making great pasta isn't as simple as boiling water. Here are seven common myths and mistakes made when cooking the Italian staple. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-pasta-making-mistakes-that-make-this-italian-chef-cringe/#ftag=CADf328eec
Hackers can abuse the Safari Fullscreen API to steal login credentials, experts have warned.
NordVPN research reveals the sour side of cookies - so be on your guard.
A new report puts our smartphone battery concerns in perspective and we have some tips to make it through the day.
Microsoft's rumored first-party Xbox handheld may take longer to arrive than expected. The company has paused development on the Xbox handheld to focus on Windows 11 optimization.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/microsoft-xbox-handheld-delay
Blazing Strike taps the nostalgia vein with its 2D fighting action in glorious pixel detail, all developed by a lone creator who completely reworked the fighting title from the ground up to pay homage to the original genre.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/blazing-strike-available-now-on-xbox
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's Elden Ring Nightreign already has over 2 million players less than a day since launching.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/elden-ring-nightreign-2-million-players
Edge Game Assist brings a floating browser to Windows 11, letting gamers view guides and content without leaving their games. It's now available to all users.
At launch, Elden Ring Nightreign's solo play option has some major problems. FromSoftware is looking to address some of them in a new update patch next week, though.
After almost two years of negotiations, ZeniMax Media quality assurance workers have a tentative contract with Microsoft.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/zenimax-media-qa-workers-tentative-contract-microsoft
Software is complicated—and I say that with the confident authority of someone who struggles to string a few lines of HTML together. But my point is, it’s not uncommon for software updates to cause unexpected problems, as is the case with the newest version of the Firefox browser running on PCs with Nvidia cards. But worry not! Mozilla has fixed it. With more softwar
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Microsoft Edge Game Assist has worked its way through Microsoft’s development cycle, and has been released for everybody. It’s your new tool for solving those pesky puzzles in your favorite PC games.
Even though we associate “Microsoft” with “Windows,” Microsoft has numerous little platforms that it bolts features on to. Microsoft Edge Game Assist is one of
The shooter genre sometimes feels oversaturated with games that, like Battlefield and Call of Duty, only recognize serious campaign scenarios and lean far into gritty realism. This makes titles like the Borderlands franchise, which doesn’t take itself too seriously and is simply meant to be fun escapism, all the more refreshing.
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AMD's rumored Ryzen 9000G APUs have been listed under the memory support list for one of Gigabyte's B650 motherboards.
A customer received a Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 Solid OC but found the box packed with backpacks, prompting an investigation that revealed additional impacted cases.
A lot of people (not least Engadget’s own Sam Rutherford) have been asking Microsoft to make an Xbox-branded handheld for a long time. And it looked for a while like we might be getting
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CNET did the research: Here are the surprising times burglars are most likely to strike at homes. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/experts-answer-3-times-when-home-break-ins-usually-happen/#ftag=CADf328eec
Starting your backyard birding journey? These simple tips can make all the difference. Here's everything you should know, according to an urban wildlife coordinator. https://www.cnet.com/news/a-wildlife-expert-helped-me-find-the-best-spot-for-my-bird-feeder-heres-what-i-learned/#ftag=CADf328eec
I performed deep analysis and hands-on testing of McAfee’s antivirus and other security tools. Here’s what I learned. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mcafee-antivirus-review/#ftag=CADf328eec
Donald Trump's wide-ranging taxes on imports were briefly halted by a trade court this week before being allowed to continue, setting up a bigger legal showdown soon. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-everything-you-need-to-know-as-trumps-policy-hit-legal-trouble/#ftag=CADf328eec
Two big changes could make it easier to take FromSoftware's new game on by yourself. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/elden-ring-nightreign-patch-1-02-aims-to-fix-brutal-solo-difficulty/#ftag=CADf328eec
Unique needs for plastic parts have kept board game production in China -- and publishers are already folding from being locked out of the market. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/as-trump-moves-tariff-pieces-around-the-board-tabletop-games-face-calamity/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here's how you can create beautiful custom photo filters on almost any recent Samsung phone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-love-this-hidden-camera-trick-on-the-galaxy-s25-ultra/#ftag=CADf328eec
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-31-may-2025
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-31-may-2025
From Captain America 4's official streaming debut to Netflix Tudum 2025, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend.
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-31-may-2025
Leading tech expert on the five myths businesses still cling to about Agentic AI, and why believing them could cost you.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/5-ridiculous-myths-that-businesses-hold-on-agentic-ai
The role of businesses, academia, and mainstream education in the AI skills gap
An immersive version of Bono's new documentary marks a first for Apple Vision Pro.
Ahead of Netflix Tudum 2025, Knives Out fans think they've worked out when Wake Up, Dead Man will arrive on the streaming giant.
Fake invoices were found being hosted on Google services.
Disney+ is offering subscriber perks as part of subscriptions, helping customers get more for their money.
Prime Video has dropped its list of new movies and shows, and these are all the titles you can add to your watchlist starting from June 1.
Looking for an easy way to up your home security and ensure all your Amazon packages arrive safely on your doorstep? If the answer is yes, this Ring doorbell deal is for you. The Ring Battery Video Doorbell has seen a huge 41% discount less than a year after its launch. This takes the price [...]
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Honor has made an ideal mid-ranger with the Pad V9. It doesn’t excel at anything, but it’s a solid jack of all trades that's easy to recommend.
The post Honor Pad V9 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting one last update later in 2025, bringing cross-platform mod support to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-witcher-3-mods-cross-platform-2025
It’s been over two weeks since Microsoft released update KB5058405 for Windows 11 23H2, which was supposed to fix several security problems in the operating system. That urgency is why the update was installed and appl
I’ve been reading ebooks on Kindles for close to 15 years now, swapping them out every so often when newer and better versions come out. Throughout that time, I’ve tried all sorts of Kindle cases to protect my precious. But it wasn’t until last year that my reading experience got leveled up in an entirely new way with one simple $15 buy.
I’m talking about
If you’re looking to get a computer with a great performance without selling a kidney, you should look into mini PCs because these things deliver lots of power at a great price. The Kamrui AM21, for instance, is only going to cost you $360 now that it’s 25% off on Amazon.
PC gaming modders love to stuff gaming PCs into things that aren’t gaming PCs. I love a build that hides all the PC parts in a desk for a sleek “invisible” setup. But can you hide one under your… ahem… posterior? One YouTuber managed to do jus
Considering how often I’ve had to write about tariffs in the last few months, it’s no surprise that there’s a wave of lovingly retro hardware coming out of Computex 2025.
Like SilverStone, MSI is hopping on the retro bus with n
When you’re working remotely, you might sometimes get caught out with no way to charge your laptop on the go. Thankfully, you never have to worry about that again if you have a proper laptop power bank—like this one by Baseus that’s only $51 on Amazon (was $100). You’ll need
When you’re upgrading your computer setup, one thing you should definitely put good money into is your monitor. OLED displays are one of the best steps up, but they can be pricey if you don’t catch them on sale. Fortunately, here’s an excellent one for you: LG’s 34-inch ultra
Intel disclosed several chip packaging breakthroughs at the Electronic Components Technology Conference (ECTC), outlining the technical merits of multiple new chip packaging techniques that the company plans to deploy in production in the future.
All the Ubuntu / Debian Linux commands you need to copy files, install software, edit text and much, much more.
With the world the way that it is, it can't hurt to have a massage gun on hand. And now's a good time to snag one. Wellbots has an exclusive deal for Engadget readers on three popular Therabody models. Save up to $110 today on that tempting Theragun you've been eyeing.
Chaos ensued on German roads this week after Google Maps wrongly informed drivers that highways throughout the country were closed during a busy holiday. Many of the apparently closed roads were located near large German cities and metropolitan areas, including Berlin, Düsseldorf and Dortmund.
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I created a replacement for the perl git-add--interactive that adds a few enhancements:
- S to automatically split all hunks
- G to set a global filter on hunks to show
- A to automatically accept all hunks (after auto-splitting and global filter are applied)
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I’ve been building *W++*, a scripting language that looks like Python but runs on the .NET runtime. It started as a fun side project, but it evolved into something surprisingly powerful — and potentially useful:
Key Features:
- Python-style syntax with semicolon-based simplicity
- Compiles to .NET IL with experimental JIT support
- Can run interpreted or compiled
- Built-in CLI for managing projects, running, and building
- Supports importing NuGet packages and convert
This is the second part of a series that dives deep into the CSS shape() command, continuing with a more detailed look at the arc command.
Better CSS Shapes Using shape() — Part 2: More on Arcs originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the
It might not be safe to use an older or used phone. Here's how you can be sure and how to protect yourself. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-it-really-safe-to-buy-an-old-or-used-phone-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec
Making great pasta isn't as simple as boiling water. Here are seven common myths and mistakes made when cooking the Italian staple. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/italian-chef-spills-7-pasta-making-mistakes-that-cause-him-to-cringe-every-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some things are worth waiting for -- like Apple's latest smartphone, which is expected to debut in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/want-to-buy-a-new-iphone-nows-not-the-time-and-heres-why/#ftag=CADf328eec
Commentary: This profound animated conspiracy thriller is hilarious, haunting and about as close as we've gotten to The X-Files in a while. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-watch-a-lot-of-sci-fi-and-this-mind-altering-adult-swim-show-is-one-of-the-years-best/#ftag=CADf328eec
You might've seen some impressive-looking clips online recently claiming they were created with Veo 3. I spent a lot of money to see if I could replicate that high quality. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-spent-125-to-generate-5-ai-videos-a-day-with-googles-veo-3-the-sound-sets-it-apart/#ftag=CADf328eec
Rumors point to new names and new look for Apple's operating systems, as well as a refreshed app for video games. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/no-ios-19-apples-wwdc-25-will-have-surprises-but-dont-expect-siri/#ftag=CADf328eec
With its compact, elegant design and excellent OLED display, HP's flagship EliteBook is a fantastic machine -- but it's worth waiting for a sale before buying. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/hp-elitebook-ultra-g1i-review-perfect-for-on-the-go-execs/#ftag=CADf328eec
Think your air fryer is just for fries? Think again. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/best-air-fryer-recipes/#ftag=CADf328eec
A steak hack born on Reddit has morphed into a culinary cult phenomenon. I cooked three T-bones using the 137 Club technique and two other methods. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/is-the-sous-vide-137-club-the-best-way-to-cook-steak-reddit-says-yes-so-i-tried-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
Code hidden in the latest beta version of Android 16 suggests Pixel owners will soon be able to save themes.