Articles by Oscar Gonzalez, Weekend News Editor

A veteran journalist and award-winning podcaster who specializes in reporting on conspiracy theories, misinformation, business, economics, video games, and tech.

Oscar previously served as the Tech News Editor at Gizmodo and a Senior Staff Reporter at CNET. He's also reported for CBS radio, done research for Wired, reported for TheStreet and for Inverse. He's a graduate of the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism. He's a native of San Antonio, Texas.

Articles by: Oscar Gonzalez

Apple may launch Vision Air headset and smart glasses in next two years, analyst says

By Oscar Gonzalez published 30 June 25

Apple is reportedly developing new wearable tech with advanced features like gesture recognition, audio playback, and environmental sensing.

Death Stranding 2 causes overheating issues on some PS5 consoles. Here's what we know.

By Oscar Gonzalez published 29 June 25

The game runs smoothly for most players, but others report overheating when lingering on the map screen.

Photograph of a gaming laptop deck with a 'Powered by SteamOS' badge added to the image.

Steam Deck leaves Windows handhelds behind in new performance tests

By Oscar Gonzalez published 29 June 25

New benchmarks show Steam Deck rivals like the ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go struggle with performance due to Windows 11, while SteamOS delivers smoother gameplay.

More MicroSD Express cards are on the way to address the Switch 2’s biggest headache

By Oscar Gonzalez published 28 June 25

The Switch 2's storage needs some help.

MSI Raider 18 HX AI gaming laptop open facing on a purple mat against a gray background.

Steam’s Summer Sale is live and these are the 3 gaming laptops I’d buy

By Oscar Gonzalez published 28 June 25

From budget-friendly to high-end powerhouses, these picks will run any game on sale during Steam’s summer event.

Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' could give AI firms more freedom than ever. What to know.

By Oscar Gonzalez published 22 June 25

A provision in Trump’s big bill could block state AI laws for 10 years, giving companies a clearer path forward.

Some Galaxy Watch users may need a subscription to unlock Samsung’s latest health tools

By Oscar Gonzalez published 22 June 25

A new report suggests Samsung could lock advanced coaching tools behind a subscription, leaving older Galaxy Watch owners to pay for access.

Apple’s next big AI move might be buying Perplexity, signaling a shift in strategy

By Oscar Gonzalez last updated 21 June 25

A new report says Apple had talks about making a big AI acquisition.

Meta’s Oakley smart glasses look like a better choice than Ray-Bans for your first pair. Here’s why.

By Oscar Gonzalez published 21 June 25

Meta is outdoing itself with these new smart glasses.

Leak reveals Xbox Meta Quest 3S could arrive sooner than expected

By Oscar Gonzalez published 21 June 25

Meta teased the Xbox-themed Quest 3S headset last year.

Rumors hint at a major redesign for the MacBook Pro in 2026. Here's what we know so far.

By Oscar Gonzalez published 16 June 25

A new display, processor, and a slimmer design could be coming to Apple's powerful laptop next year.

“It’s not good”: Arm boss warns U.S. export rules on AI chips could backfire

By Oscar Gonzalez published 15 June 25

Arm CEO Rene Haas and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang both say U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports might hurt global innovation

AI generated art using Stable Diffusion showing two people close to kissing, hiding the word love.

AI slop ended up on Nvidia and CDC pages. All it took was some neglected URLs and a little SEO magic.

By Oscar Gonzalez published 15 June 25

AI was used to turn legit pages into digital dumpster fires. Featuring fart games and fake news.

Apple’s AI-powered Siri reportedly has a new target date. Will it stick this time?

By Oscar Gonzalez published 14 June 25

WWDC lacked any Siri news, but a new report gives a time frame when we will see the overhauled assistant.

The Nintendo Switch 2 running Mario Kart World with a dollar sign icon edited over it

The Switch 2 pulled off something no console maker has before

By Oscar Gonzalez published 14 June 25

Nintendo's strategy for the Switch 2 appears to be paying off.

Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, US, on Monday, June 9, 2025. Apple Inc. unveiled a new operating system interface called Liquid Glass at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, calling it the company's broadest design update ever. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

WWDC 2025 recap: Liquid Glass, iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Apple Intelligence, and all the highlights from Apple

By Nick Lucchesi, Stevie Bonifield, Oscar Gonzalez, Rael Hornby last updated 12 June 25

WWDC '25 Missed WWDC 2025? Here's a rundown of all the highlights

A hand holding the detached Switch 2 Joy-Cons at the Switch 2 NYC preview event on April 4, 2025

Nintendo seems ready for a problem the Switch 2 might face

By Oscar Gonzalez published 9 June 25

A past hardware issue haunted the original Switch, and signs suggest Nintendo doesn’t want history to repeat itself.

Xbox Ally X aims high, but there’s one thing holding it back

By Oscar Gonzalez published 8 June 25

The portable Xbox sounds good on paper, but how will it perform?

Google quietly gave Gemini a big upgrade that could change everything

By Oscar Gonzalez published 8 June 25

Your AI agent is almost here.

Resident Evil Requiem introduces a new lead with a dark link to Raccoon City

By Oscar Gonzalez published 7 June 25

The first glimpse of Resident Evil 9 stole the show.

You might think your Switch 2 pre-order is safe. It might not be.

By Oscar Gonzalez last updated 1 June 25

Now might be a good time to check on your pre-order.

Why Apple’s next macOS might signal a shift. Here's why

By Oscar Gonzalez published 1 June 25

Apple is doing something a little different with the name of the next OS, a report says.

'Elden Ring: Nightreign' is both a hit and a headache for fans

By Oscar Gonzalez published 1 June 25

The new FromSoftware game is splitting the fanbase.

Google’s AI push overshadowed by an awkward date error

By Oscar Gonzalez published 31 May 25

How hard is it to realize it's 2025?

This classic Windows program is finally getting features you’d expect in 2025

By Oscar Gonzalez published 31 May 25

These changes might make this Windows 11 app be a bit more useful.

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