Secret Santa exchanges often bring a mix of excitement and frenzy. Suddenly, after picking a name, you're racing to select an item that suits the recipient. The key lies in choosing presents that show consideration, spark amusement, or offer practicality while staying within financial limits. Fortunately, numerous options exist to…
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The festive season has arrived, bringing Valve's annual Steam Winter Sale. Scheduled from December 18, 2025, to January 5, 2026, the event features price reductions on several standout titles from the past year, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Silent Hill f, and Assassin's Creed Shadows. Expedition 33 now costs $40,…
Apple typically maintains steady prices across its lineup, yet the AirTags often appear with reductions. A fresh discount emerges ahead of the festive season, with Amazon offering a set of four AirTags at $65. This represents nearly one-third savings from the standard price and approaches the previous best of $63…
Displace entered the television innovation space back in 2023 by launching a cordless display that adheres to walls using suction and relies on internal rechargeable power sources. During CES 2026, the firm is unveiling enhancements to its branded screens while highlighting the Displace Hub, a add-on tool intended to convert…
Apple has revealed plans to expand advertising within the App Store, with new placements in search results set to launch in the coming year. At present, the App Store features a single advertising position located at the top of search outcomes. For instance, a query for an app like Instagram…
Although the T1 smartphone announced by Trump Mobile has yet to materialize, the firm has introduced a selection of refurbished devices for purchase. The company's online store now features certified renewed versions of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and S23, along with the iPhone 15 and 14. According to observations by…
As the holiday period brings celebrations, gatherings, and end-of-year reflections, tech firms are packaging user information into engaging overviews. Valve has released its latest version of Steam Replay, joining the ranks of personalized summaries from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, PlayStation, and a growing list of others, including Uber and…
In its final software release dedicated to Xbox for the year, Microsoft is enhancing the Bluetooth functionality of the Xbox Wireless Headset to improve compatibility with Windows 11. The headset, introduced as a companion device for Xbox Series X/S and PC platforms, will now provide Windows users with an edge…
The New York Times joins the trend of end-of-year summaries with its latest offering called Year in Games. This tool compiles data on the daily puzzles and word games that subscribers engaged with throughout 2025. Users have the option to access customized summaries of their activity or explore aggregate figures…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against five prominent television manufacturers, accusing them of deploying spyware that targets advertisements based on user viewing without permission. Paxton, often criticized for various controversies, is pursuing this case to protect consumer privacy interests. The lawsuit targets Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense,…
For holiday downtime away from work or classes, anime makes an excellent choice, and current promotions allow new users to subscribe to a full year of Crunchyroll starting at just $65. These limited-time offers, valid until December 29, lower the annual Fan tier from $80 to $67 and the Mega…
For readers immersed in a story who need a quick reminder about a character's identity midway through, Amazon's latest Kindle innovation aims to provide assistance directly on the device. Known as Ask this Book, this capability debuted at the company's September hardware showcase and has now rolled out to American…
Ayaneo has unveiled its debut smartphone, the Pocket Play, following a teaser released in November. The device revives elements of the classic Xperia Play through a sliding feature that converts it from a thick phone into a dedicated gaming console. When in gaming mode, the Pocket Play includes a control…
Fans of the classic sci-fi series may find renewed excitement following the release of Alien: Romulus, as reports indicate a fresh title is progressing in production. Insider Gaming has revealed that work on a new entry in the Alien universe has resumed. Informants described it as a solo experience located…
Enthusiasts of the Half-Life series have demonstrated remarkable endurance over the years. According to a recent episode of the Insider Gaming Weekly podcast, the long-awaited third entry in the series is reportedly slated to debut alongside Valve's upcoming Steam Machine hardware during the spring season of 2026. Mike Straw, a…
Apple has unveiled iOS 26.2, which delivers various user-friendly enhancements and security patches. Key additions encompass automatically created episode chapters in the Podcasts application, an enhanced AirDrop security feature via verification codes, reminder-based alarms, and expanded options for managing Liquid Glass effects on the Lock Screen through a transparency adjustment…
John Cena kicked off his WWE farewell appearances earlier this year in January, and the wrestling icon's run wraps up soon with a spotlight bout at the upcoming WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. In what marks his career closer, Cena faces off against Gunther, dubbed 'The Ring General,' atop a…
Amazon has addressed viewer complaints about mistakes in its AI-created episode summaries by seemingly removing them from Prime Video. Launched in November, the Video Recaps tool was designed to help users quickly catch up on continuing series, though problems arose when a summary for Fallout misstated essential story details and…
IKEA continues to enhance its smart home lineup beyond the addition of Matter compatibility. The Swedish retailer has introduced a fresh series of Qi-compatible wireless chargers, highlighted by the VÄSTMÄRKE model, which merges a convenient phone-holding grip similar to PopSockets with integrated cable management. Priced at $10, the VÄSTMÄRKE charger…
Google has introduced Gemini-enhanced capabilities to its Search platform and Translate application. The company claims this AI advancement delivers smoother and more precise renditions of text with subtle connotations. The Translate service now factors in informal language and regional sayings, avoiding literal interpretations that often fall short. This enhancement to…
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The action-packed tribute to Formula One racing and Apple gadgets, titled F1: The Movie, has launched for streaming on Apple TV for all subscribers. This comes after an extended period in cinemas, where the production grossed over $630 million worldwide, marking it as Apple's top-performing original movie to date. Joseph…
Electricity represents just 21 percent of total global energy use, with fossil fuels and other sources filling the gaps to keep societies running, though their dominance is expected to fade regardless of circumstances. According to the International Energy Agency, the proportion of energy from electricity could rise to twice that…
In 1987, Eddie Murphy starred in the top-earning film Beverly Hills Cop II, The Bangles topped the charts with 'Walk Like an Egyptian,' the Iran-Contra affair gripped U.S. politics, and Konami's Contra filled arcade cabinets with quarters. Amid this backdrop, the landmark debut of Jaws on the Nintendo Entertainment System…
Apple's System Status page indicated a short-lived outage impacting Apple Music and Apple TV. The problem surfaced on Apple's monitoring system approximately at 2:53 PM ET, disrupting the two streaming platforms as well as the Channels option in Apple TV, before engineers fixed it by about 4:31 PM ET. User…
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The Day of the Devs initiative, established by Double Fine Productions and iam8bit, regularly spotlights high-quality titles from independent creators worldwide, offering platforms for developers to present their work through virtual and live gatherings. The 2025 edition, tied to The Game Awards, delivered a one-hour online presentation featuring 22 forthcoming…
Researchers have been monitoring the overlap between advanced artificial intelligence systems and traditional cyber threats, building on prior investigations into vulnerabilities in automated web agents. A emerging tactic involves malicious actors leveraging AI-generated responses to embed risky instructions in Google search rankings, which unsuspecting individuals might run on their devices,…
Letterboxd is rolling out its debut selection of unique digital movie rentals through the recently unveiled Letterboxd Video Store. This opening assortment, titled Unreleased Gems, features four films that earned recognition or honors at various film festivals. Viewers can access these titles on the platform starting December 10 and continuing…