Grand Theft Auto VI will retail for $79.99 for the standard edition, with an Ultimate Edition priced at $99.99. Rockstar Games confirmed preorders begin at midnight local time tonight for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, marking the final hurdle before the highly anticipated November 19 launch.
After months of teasing a specialized hardware expansion, Epilogue is finally opening preorders for its SN Operator tomorrow. The device functions as a USB bridge, allowing users to play and archive original Super Nintendo and Super Famicom cartridges directly on modern PCs, Macs, and handheld devices like the Steam Deck.
The $50 Epilogue GB Operator now offers mobile authentication for Game Boy, Color, and Advance cartridges via the Retrace app. While the promise of identifying fakes on the fly is enticing for collectors, real-world performance reveals significant inconsistencies that suggest the hardware is not yet a definitive authority.
Amazon’s Prime Day event has triggered a wave of discounts across major gaming platforms, with notable price drops on blockbuster titles for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Beyond software, the sale extends to hardware essentials, including premium headsets, controllers, and internal storage upgrades.
At a time when the average new vehicle costs nearly $50,000, Slate Auto is betting that affordability outweighs the industry’s obsession with luxury features. The startup’s new American-made electric truck enters the market at $24,950, challenging the trend of bloated pricing by stripping away everything but the essentials.
As Amazon’s four-day shopping event hits its second day, the landscape remains largely unchanged, offering a second chance at the most significant discounts. Our team has filtered through the noise to highlight only the hardware we have personally tested and vetted, ensuring these recommendations go beyond mere retail hype.
Amazon is developing artificial intelligence software to deploy humanoid robots capable of navigating obstacles and delivering packages from Rivian electric vans. The company has constructed a specialized indoor testing facility in San Francisco, signaling a shift toward fully automated logistics that extend from warehouse shelves to the customer's front door.
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A list of industry titans and iconic franchises once sat at the center of Bob Iger’s growth strategy for Disney. In a final reflection on his two-decade tenure, the former CEO confirmed that his ambitious blueprint for the entertainment giant included acquiring Twitter and pursuing a merger with Apple.
The Nex Playground, a motion-controlled console built for families, is currently available for $239 at major retailers including Amazon and Best Buy. This Prime Day offer brings the device back to its pre-April price point, marking a $60 discount from its current $299 manufacturer suggested retail price.
Starting June 23rd, Google Home will refine its facial recognition technology by incorporating non-biometric data such as body size and clothing color. This shift aims to keep cameras tracking familiar individuals even when they are turned away or their faces are obscured from the lens.
Amazon MGM’s sudden decision to drop the Sam Altman biographical drama Artificial has sent a chill through the industry, leaving the project without a home. Major players including Netflix and Warner Bros. have reportedly declined to pick up the film, signaling a potential reluctance to challenge Big Tech.
The Roborock Saros 20, a standout hybrid robot vacuum and mop, has dropped to $1,359.99 for Prime Day. This $240 discount marks a new record low for the device, which earned high praise from reviewers for its ability to navigate complex floor plans and handle challenging transitions without manual intervention.
A 15 percent price drop at Amazon has brought the Meta Quest 3S down to $296.79, effectively resetting the cost of the entry-level VR headset to its 2024 launch price before it saw a mid-year hike to $349.99.
Windows 11 users on Canary and Dev channels are gaining experimental AI features, ranging from text-stream editing in Notepad to generative art tools in Paint. These updates, currently rolling out to Windows Insiders, aim to modernize legacy applications by embedding generative capabilities directly into the desktop user experience.
Amazon has slashed the price of the Eufy Omni C28 to $449.99, marking a $350 discount on the hybrid robot vacuum and mop. This reduction brings a machine equipped with high-end docking features into a more accessible price bracket, offering a rare balance of convenience and cost-efficiency for floor maintenance.
Mark Zuckerberg has mobilized a specialized team at Meta to develop a prediction market application dubbed Arena, according to reporting from The New York Times. While the project currently centers on a points-based system rather than cash wagering, the initiative signals a major strategic push into the volatile betting sector.
The writing assistant Grammarly is shedding its singular identity, folding its operations into a new, expansive productivity suite branded as Superhuman. By absorbing Coda and the email app Superhuman Mail, the company is shifting its primary focus from basic text correction to a browser-wide AI agent designed to manage complex workflows.
With laptop manufacturers consistently hiking prices on both new releases and aging inventory, finding value has become a challenge. While Amazon’s Prime Day is not a universal cure for a sluggish market, it provides some necessary relief for those who cannot afford to wait for a better buying cycle.
At its $499 launch price, the Google Pixel 10A felt like an underwhelming, iterative update over its predecessor. However, with Amazon dropping the cost to $399 for Prime Day, the device finally aligns with the modest hardware improvements it actually offers to consumers.
Beyond simple text prompts, Google is pushing its AI deeper into the Android ecosystem, allowing Gemini to navigate apps and interpret visual data. The company’s latest updates aim to transition the assistant from a passive chatbot into an active agent that handles phone tasks on behalf of the user.
Following its acquisition of Vizio earlier this year, Walmart is moving to consolidate the television maker’s user base into its own retail ecosystem. New Vizio television owners are now prompted to bypass legacy login systems in favor of a Walmart account, marking a shift toward deeper integration of the two platforms.
Priced at $59, Meta’s new stainless steel charging stand offers a permanent home for smart glasses on a desk or nightstand. Unlike the portable charging case, this accessory requires a constant USB-C connection, shifting the focus from on-the-go power to stationary display and overnight utility.
Priced at $1,049, Valve’s new Steam Machine costs nearly double a PlayStation 5, positioning itself less as a traditional console and more as a miniaturized PC. While Valve claims to sell the hardware at cost, the unique engineering of its custom components makes a direct DIY replica impossible to assemble.
The $99 Fitbit Air succeeds as a lightweight, no-nonsense fitness tracker, but its true ambition lies in a Gemini-powered health coach. While the hardware offers a welcome return to simplicity, the AI experience demands significant user effort and constant manual guidance to provide anything beyond basic common sense.
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Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is officially underway, offering four days of discounts that run through June 27th at 3:01AM ET. While the sheer volume of items can be overwhelming, we have sifted through the noise to highlight the most reliable gear and significant price drops across categories ranging from high-end laptops to smart home essentials.
Priced at $59.99 and available for preorder, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 introduces tunneling magneto-resistance joysticks to the company's flagship lineup. By moving beyond standard Hall effect sensors, the hardware promises superior durability and reduced power consumption, directly addressing the stick-drift issues that have long frustrated console players.
A $21.50 discount brings the Hoto 3.6V Electric Screwdriver Kit Pro to $28.49 at Amazon and Walmart, marking one of the lowest prices ever recorded for the compact tool. The kit, usually priced at nearly $50, is currently seeing a 40 percent price cut during the Prime Day sales event.
Sony’s latest attempt at computational photography on the Xperia 1 VIII has arrived, and the results are as jarring as the initial marketing samples suggested. The new AI Camera Assistant, intended to guide users toward better composition and exposure, disrupts the shooting experience rather than enhancing the final image.
Amazon has slashed prices on its most popular e-readers, with the Kindle Paperwhite dropping to $124.99 and the Signature Edition falling to $144.99. These discounts arrive as part of the retailer's Prime Day event, marking the best opportunity this year to secure the company’s flagship reading hardware.
After years of erratic expansion into MMOs and streaming, Amazon is narrowing its gaming focus. The tech giant is now anchoring its strategy on the Luna cloud platform and a revamped development wing, betting that accessible mobile-controlled party games—including an AI-driven experience featuring Snoop Dogg—will finally find a mass audience.
