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January 28
- Apple Finally Explains Super Easy Way To Update Your AirPods Firmware➀ Apple has explained the process for updating AirPods firmware; ➁ The process is semi-manual and involves charging the AirPods for at least 30 minutes; ➂ Users can check the firmware version on their iPhone or iPad.
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Breaks Cover With 8GB And 16GB VRAM Models➀ NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti models with 8GB and 16GB VRAM configurations have been listed by a hardware partner with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).; ➁ The listings suggest multiple SKUs, including both overclocked and stock clocked models with various custom cooling solutions.; ➂ The specifications of the new models are not yet clear, but they are expected to follow the same strategy as the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, potentially featuring a 128-bit memory bus.
January 27
- Phil Spencer Confirms Plans To Release Xbox Games On Switch 2, Halo Anyone?➀ Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, confirms plans to release Xbox games on the upcoming Switch 2 console; ➁ The Switch 2 is expected to have larger and redesigned Joy-Con controllers and a larger display; ➂ Backward compatibility with some Switch 1 titles is confirmed, and Xbox titles might be ported to the new console.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Could Beat Apple Watch To Game-Changing Glucose Monitoring➀ Samsung is making significant progress in developing a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor; ➁ The technology is expected to be a game-changer for diabetes monitoring; ➂ Samsung's executive hints at a non-invasive optically-based continuous glucose monitor for the Galaxy Watch.
- Xbox Update Blows The Lid Off External Storage Limit To Support Massive Drives➀ The Xbox Series X/S now supports external drives over 16GB in size; ➁ Users can find the update in Settings > System > Updates; ➂ Drives over 16TB will need to be reformatted to take advantage of the new changes.
- Samsung 65” 4K Smart TV Is Just $397 And More Deals For Super Bowl Sunday➀ The article highlights various TV deals available for Super Bowl Sunday, including a 65-inch Samsung DU7200 smart TV for $397.99 at Amazon. ➁ It also mentions a 65-inch TCL QLED TV for $369.99 and an 85-inch TCL Q65 QLED TV for $797.99. ➂ The article suggests a 75-inch Hisense U7 Series TV for $899.96 as a premium option with a 40% discount.
- Gamers Are Camping Out For GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs As MSI Issues Supply Warning➀ Gamers are camping out for the GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs days before the retail release; ➁ MSI warns of tight initial supply for its custom models; ➂ The GeForce RTX 5090 is priced $400 higher than the previous generation, leading to potential price hikes.
- NVIDIA RTX Blackwell With A Beastly 96GB Of GDDR7 RAM Breaks Cover➀ A new rumor suggests an upcoming NVIDIA graphics card will feature 96GB of GDDR7 memory; ➁ The card is likely part of an upcoming Blackwell-based RTX 6000 or RTX 8000 Blackwell series; ➂ The card is expected to target professional workstations for content creation, data sciences, and visualization.
January 26
- E6 Claims Its Groundbreaking Copper-Diamond Heatsinks Will Keep Chips Chill➀ Element Six introduces its new 'Copper Diamond Composite Material' (Cu-Diamond composite) for high-performance computing chips and GaN RF devices; ➁ The material promises high thermal and electrical conductivity; ➂ It is claimed to be cost-effective and suitable for complex packaging techniques.
- Apple Slapped With Lawsuit Over Toxic Chemicals In Its Watch Bands➀ Apple faces a class action lawsuit over toxic chemicals PFAS in its watch bands; ➁ A study found high levels of PFHxA, a type of PFAS, in Apple watch bands; ➂ The lawsuit claims Apple is aware of the dangers of PFAS and has misled consumers.
January 24
- Samsung Messages App Gets Stripped From Galaxy S25, Here's The Reason Why➀ Samsung has removed its Messages app from the Galaxy S25; ➁ The change was intentional, with Google Messages becoming the default messaging app; ➂ Samsung Messages had been the sole messaging app for Samsung users since 2016, offering features like seamless integration with other Samsung apps and a custom chat folder.
- Sony Pushes Eject On Blu-Ray Disc Production After 18-Year Run, Is A Successor Coming?➀ Sony announced the end of production for all Blu-ray disc media, marking the end of an 18-year era; ➁ The shift to digital downloads and streaming services is contributing to the decline of physical media; ➂ The future of physical media in the gaming industry, particularly with next-generation consoles, remains uncertain.
- GeForce RTX 5090 Cards Are Already Being Scalped On Ebay For As Much As $7,000➀ GeForce RTX 5090 cards are already being scalped on eBay for as much as $7,000; ➁ Scalpers are taking advantage of rumors of limited supply and offering preorders at double MSRP; ➂ Some sellers claim inside connections and no refunds or returns.
January 23
- Gigabyte Gaming Mouse Allegedly Catches Fire And Melts, See The Horrific Photos➀ A Gigabyte gaming mouse caught fire and melted, with the user describing a harrowing experience of finding the mouse 'burning with large flames'. ➁ The user, 'lommelinn', shared photos of the aftermath, including burn marks on the desk. ➂ Gigabyte responded to the incident, stating they are investigating and offering support to the user.
- Nintendo Gift Card Listing Teases A Zelda Remake And More Switch 2 Games➀ Nintendo has teased its next-generation Switch 2 console and upcoming games during a showcase trailer; ➁ A Newegg listing suggests upcoming games like 'New 3D Mario', 'New Mario Kart', and 'A Legend of Zelda Remake/Remaster'; ➂ The Switch 2 is expected to have backward compatibility with Switch 1 games and redesigned Joy-Con controllers.
January 22
- AMD Reveals How Ryzen 9 9950X3D Will Compare To 9800X3D In Games➀ AMD reveals the performance comparison between Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9800X3D in games; ➁ Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core/32-thread processor with a 4.3GHz base clock and up to 5.7GHz max boost clock; ➂ Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a 12-core/24-thread processor with a 4.4GHz base clock and up to 5.5GHz max boost clock.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Design Triggers A New Joy-Con Release Action, Watch Here➀ Nintendo revealed some design elements of the upcoming Switch 2 during a showcase trailer; ➁ The new Joy-Con controllers are larger and feature a sleeker attachment/detachment system; ➂ The system uses a magnetic attachment and a dedicated button for easy removal, aiming to improve user experience and eliminate common mishaps.
January 21
- Energizer's EnergyBooks Power Into Ultra-Low Cost Laptop Market Starting At $199➀ Energizer enters the laptop market with its new EnergyBook Classic range; ➁ Aimed at students, casual users, and professionals, the laptops are priced starting at $199; ➂ The laptops come in 15-inch and 17-inch models with varying RAM and storage configurations.
- EA To Shut Down Origin Launcher: What This Means For Your Games And Mods➀ EA announced plans to shut down the Origin launcher, transferring accounts and games to the EA app; ➁ The EA app requires a 64-bit version of Windows, and mods may not transfer; ➂ Users on 32-bit systems will need to upgrade their OS or PC to access the EA app.
January 20
- Oppo Find N5 Shows Off Svelte Design In Side-By-Side Photos With iPhone 16➀ Oppo's Find N5 foldable is set to launch in February with a thickness of 3.7mm; ➁ It is expected to be the second phone to go below the 4.0mm threshold; ➂ The phone is believed to be 9.2mm thick when folded, significantly better than the previous model's 11.9mm.
- Windows 10 Still Getting New Features As Microsoft Gets Ready To Pull The Rug➀ Microsoft is still adding new features to Windows 10 despite planning to retire the OS; ➁ The latest build includes a retooled Calendar experience and a new Outlook for Windows app; ➂ The update also addresses several bug fixes.
- More Fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs Spotted And They Look Convincing➀ Fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are making the rounds in China; ➁ Scammers are taking advantage of the difficulty in finding genuine chips; ➂ The counterfeit chips can be identified by their PCB color, substrate code, and capacitor differences.
- Wild Rumors Fly Regarding Elon Musk’s Involvement With An Intel Acquisition➀ Rumors have been swirling about potential Intel acquisitions over the past few months; ➁ SemiAccurate reports a new potential buyer with resources to acquire Intel; ➂ Elon Musk identified as a person of interest in the potential purchase.
January 19
- Android 16 May Get A Cool Display Feature That Will Make Apple Users Jealous➀ Android 16 is expected to introduce a new split-screen feature allowing users to view and use three apps simultaneously; ➁ The feature is likely inspired by OnePlus Open Canvas multitasking; ➂ The design is flexible, allowing users to interchange the positions of the apps.
- AMD May Tap TSMC's 3nm Node To Bring Back Flagship Radeons In 2026➀ AMD's next-generation GPUs based on 'UDNA' technology will be manufactured on TSMC's N3E process; ➁ AMD plans to launch a high-end flagship GPU with a large GPU core; ➂ AMD's next-generation desktop processors will feature a major revision to the cIOD chiplet and will be manufactured using TSMC's N4C process.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Comes This Year But Will It Play Current Switch Games Too?➀ Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially announced with a first-look trailer showcasing its design, but details about the underlying hardware and specifications are still missing. ➁ Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with Switch 1 games, but it's unclear which ones. ➂ Nintendo Switch 2 will play exclusive titles for the next-gen console as well as both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, but some titles may not work properly or at all on the Switch 2.
January 18
- ASUS ROG OLED Gaming Laptop With RTX 4090 Is $450 Off And More Mobile Deals For Gamers➀ ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 with 16-inch OLED display and GeForce RTX 4090 on sale for $2,849.99 at Best Buy; ➁ MSI Thin 15 with GeForce RTX 4050 and 144Hz refresh rate available for $699.99 at Best Buy; ➂ Additional gaming laptop deals from Acer, Alienware, and MSI with various configurations and price cuts.
January 17
- 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster Revs A 656 HP V-8 For Open-Air Thrills➀ The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster receives a 656 horsepower 4.0-liter V8 engine upgrade; ➁ The car boasts a 'Z-fold' roof that lowers/raises in 6.8 seconds; ➂ The Roadster is expected to start deliveries in Q2 with a price similar to the Coupe.
- The Ten Best Of CES 2025: Hottest Products For The New Year➀ Lenovo's Thinkbook Plus Laptop with Expandable Display; ➁ LG's 5K2K Bendable OLED Gaming Monitor; ➂ MSI's MegVision X AI Gaming Desktop; ➃ Alienware's Newly Revamped Area-51 Gaming Desktop; ➄ ASUS' Crazy Powerful 3-Liter ROG Gaming NUC; ➅ HP's Wicked Fast Z2 Mini SFF Workstation PC; ➆ AMD's Strix Halo Finally Hits The Scene; ➇ Intel's XeSS 2 Makes Integrated GPU Gaming Great Again; ➈ NVIDIA's DIGITS Is A Fully NVIDIA-Powered Micro Desktop; ➉ GeForce RTX 5090 Makes A Stunning Entrance
- Gemini AI Scores Major Deal To Make It Better At Delivering News Than Apple Intelligence➀ Gemini AI has struck a major deal to improve its news delivery capabilities; ➁ Google has partnered with the Associated Press to enhance the accuracy of Gemini; ➂ The partnership aims to integrate AP's content into Gemini's AI models for more reliable news delivery.