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Microsoft just threw Windows 10 users a free lifeline — but it could test your loyalty
By Rael Hornby published
Windows 10 users holding out for a Microsoft change of heart may have been granted an extra year of support, but to get it, you may have to do the unthinkable.

GeForce RTX 5050 brings next-gen gaming to the masses with Blackwell laptops starting at $999
By Luke James published
Nvidia’s entry-level RTX 5050 makes a strong case for budget gamers, but the laptop variant may be the real star.

Samsung’s next Unpacked is official, and an "Ultra" foldable might be coming
By Mahnoor Faisal published
Unpacked is set for July 9, and Samsung might just change the foldable game.

Steam users are flocking back to this once-hated game in huge numbers — and it's only $4
By Rami Tabari published
The last thing I expected to wake up to this morning was over 30,000 players jumping to play one of the most hated AAA games seen in the past decade: Battlefront II.

This iOS 26 battery life upgrade could save the iPhone 17 Air from the iPhone mini's fate
By Sean Riley last updated
iOS 26 may hold the key to a big battery boost for your iPhone if it's eligible for the upgrade. Here's how it works.

The Xbox Meta Quest 3S is baffling gamers, but the answer is right in front of them
By Rael Hornby last updated
The Xbox Meta Quest seems confusing to some, but could be the key to making the "Xbox Experience" less about where you play, and more about how you play.

Steam's latest tool shows just how much AI is making your games better
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
Frame generation might be controversial, but Valve just made it easier to know what you're getting mad at. Steam's Performance Monitor can now account for AI-generated frames.

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is out now for $399, but it won't be around for long
By Rael Hornby published
Arriving sooner than previously expected, the limited edition Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is ready to revolutionize the Xbox experience, here's what you need to know.
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