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Mobile gaming: While Steam Link is available on PCs, mobile devices, Raspberry Pi single-board computers, and even Meta Quest VR headsets, Android accounts for the lion’s share of the service’s overall user base. Valve recently announced a new version for Android devices, which is available from Google Play and Valve. The update provides some noteworthy […]

Bottom line: Nothing in life is certain except death, taxes… and the use of poor passwords. NordPass has published its annual list of the most commonly used passwords and to the surprise of absolutely nobody, the situation is remains critical. The most commonly used personal password in the US this year was “secret” followed by

In brief: Xbox boss Phil Spencer has repeatedly floated the prospect of Microsoft-branded portable gaming hardware over the past few years. A recent interview with Bloomberg offers the first confirmation that the company is seriously pursuing the project, though it remains in its early stages. Spencer also discussed Microsoft’s evolving attitudes toward exclusive releases and

Why it matters: The rise of video game unions signals a shift as industry workers push for better conditions in response to long hours and job instability. Unions like ZeniMax Workers United now challenge major companies on issues like remote work and outsourcing, highlighting the growing demand for fair treatment in the gaming industry. Hundreds

Highly anticipated: Blizzard’s first attempt to remaster a classic Warcraft game four years ago failed spectacularly. Now, for the franchise’s 30th anniversary, the company is aiming for redemption by updating and repackaging the entire trilogy with high-resolution graphics, new user interface features, and more. Newly updated editions of Blizzard’s first two Warcraft titles are now

The bleeding edge: In-memory processing is a fascinating concept for a new computer architecture that can compute operations within the system’s memory. While hardware accommodating this type of processing is still in early development, researchers have already proposed a software approach that can effectively leverage the hardware. Israeli researchers have developed a new software “platform”

Choose your answer and the correct choice will be revealed. There are several ways to squeeze additional performance out of an aging PC. Replacing a traditional disk drive with a faster SSD, or upgrading the graphics card (GPU) can deliver noticeable speed improvements, especially for gaming, video editing, or running large applications. However, for a

The big picture: The semiconductor industry’s landscape is evolving rapidly, with countries around the world vying for technological supremacy. Taiwan is determined to remain at the center of the industry and is carefully balancing its desire for global expansion with the protection of its most advanced tech. Taiwan is making it clear that it will

TL;DR: A now-deleted YouTube ad from Sony has revealed early that the PlayStation 5 Slim will be selling at a discounted $380 until December 24 (down from the regular $449). Sony quickly replaced the video with a new ad containing no pricing information, and the company’s website still lists all consoles at standard prices. The

In a nutshell: Genetics company 23andMe has had a brutal 2024. The tech economy has not generally been good, but the firm also suffered a data leak. It then blamed its customers for the breach, followed swiftly by accusations to the FTC of running an auto-renewal scam. To avoid bankruptcy, the company is restructuring, laying