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Looking back: No Man’s Sky is the longest-running labor of love I can recall in over forty years of gaming. Since its release in August 2016, Hello Games has shoveled countless man-hours into it, producing more than two dozen iterations without asking for a dime over its retail price–no subscriptions, no microtransactions, and completely free […]

70 The 12R actually does better than the Pixel in some situations, like at the 2x zoom setting, but ultimately, the 7A offers a more consistent camera experience. On the other hand, the Galaxy A54 is worth considering if you’re after a bigger screen and better water resistance, though it also misses out on wireless

Space Economy: Nova-C is a class of lunar landers created by Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based company working with NASA to bring and demonstrate new technologies on the Moon’s surface. The first Nova-C mission (IM-1) has finally been launched and is now on course to land on the Moon’s South Pole. After several delays, the long-awaited

Sizzle: It comes as no surprise that someone already created a nude mod for the Tomb Raider Remastered collection. After all, even the original Laura Croft from the 90s eventually got stripped naked by horny coders. “Rule #34 There is porn of it. No exceptions.” However, it is somewhat remarkable that the randy modder pushed

Something to look forward to: Recent leaks and rumors about Microsoft’s roadmap for Xbox games have sparked heated speculation, prompting the company to hasten its plans to discuss its evolving strategy. On Thursday, Microsoft reaffirmed its commitment to Xbox hardware and also shared its intention to expand its gaming business beyond just the console. Microsoft

A hot potato: Microsoft will end official support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, potentially turning hundreds of millions of computers into polluting electronic waste. Google has proposed an alternative solution–providing “auto-updating” hardware compatibility via ChromeOS Flex. Microsoft Windows 10 is about to enter end-of-life status, which could significantly impact the environment. Millions of

Forward-looking: Earlier editions of the .NET Framework were designed to provide a development platform for Windows-exclusive applications. Today, the technology supports all major computer and mobile operating systems. In the future, .NET aims to enhance app development by offering improved support for cloud and AI services. A few months after officially launching .NET 8, Microsoft

The big picture: Later today, Microsoft is expected to make the long-awaited announcement about releasing its Xbox and PC titles, like Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment, on PlayStation 5. Sony this week also revealed similar plans, with the company’s interim CEO announcing that several PlayStation-exclusive games will soon go “multiplatform.” Talking to reporters during Sony’s Q3

A hot potato: All users with AMD Ryzen processors from the last few years should check and update their motherboard firmware ASAP, especially if they haven’t done so since before 2023. AMD has published a detailed chart describing four severe security issues affecting server, desktop, workstation, HEDT, mobile, and embedded Zen CPUs. Recent BIOS updates

Bottom line: Being alone on Valentine’s Day can be a drag, but it is far better than a dangerous alternative that some are increasingly signing up for. Romance chatbots – that is, artificial intelligence apps that promise conversation, companionship, and maybe more – are on the rise. As the Mozilla Foundation recently highlighted, however, such