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Valve’s new Steam Controller has flaws, but I’m still buying one

The new Steam Controller has reshaped the author's gaming habits, making them prefer docking their Steam Deck to play on…

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Valve Releases Steam Controller, Skips Steam Machine

Valve is launching the new Steam Controller on May 4th for $99, but has delayed its Steam Machine and Steam…

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Philips Hue Sync Box 8K Drops 30% in Price

The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is on sale for $269.49 as part of Philips' "Bright Days" promotion,…

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The Verge’s 2026 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

This Mother's Day (May 10th) is the ideal opportunity to give a gift that provides real relief or enjoyment, focusing…

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Govee’s ceiling light functions as a low-res display

Govee has launched the Ceiling Light Ultra ($249.99), its largest and most advanced overhead fixture at 21 inches with 5,000…

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Ikea’s Inflatable Chair Put to the Test: By Cats

Ikea's new PS 2026 inflatable chair, after 26 years of development, is being tested by cats, who are drawn to…

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Xbox’s most eccentric studio keeps winning

Double Fine's new game "Kiln" is a 4v4 multiplayer brawler where teams gather water to douse the enemy's kiln, offering…

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Xbox Game Pass Users Fear New Day One Game Is Too Addictive

Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard From Vampire Survivors, a spin-off of the 2022 hit, launched on April 21 and is…

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Skylight’s 15-inch smart calendar hits record-low price

The Skylight Calendar 2 is available for $259.99 (a $40 discount, its lowest price ever) through May 7th, offering a…

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How Linux Won Me Over in Just 3 Months

The author successfully transitioned to Linux (CachyOS, an Arch-based rolling distribution) as a daily driver, only booting into Windows twice…

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Beats All Intel CPUs on Amazon, X3D Chips Sweep Top 10

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, priced at $899, has entered Amazon's top 10 best-selling CPUs despite receiving lukewarm reviews and…

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Fitbit 4.68 adds sleep editing, Coach messages, and more personalization

Fitbit version 4.68 introduces enhanced sleep editing for Android users, with iOS support coming soon. The update adds personalized Coach…

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OpenAI GPT-5.5 vs Claude Opus 4.7: Full Comparison

GPT-5.5 leads on most standard benchmarks like Arc Prize, Terminal-Bench 2.0, and Humanity's Last Exam, while Claude Opus 4.7 excels…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 gets a smaller selfie camera cutout

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is rumored to feature a smaller selfie camera cutout (2.5mm diameter vs. 3.7mm on the…

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Distract Yourself from Doomscrolling With These Apps

Doomscrolling, the compulsive consumption of social media content, is a widespread habit, with 64% of Americans admitting to it, and…

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I tested ChatGPT Images 2.0: A fun leap forward, now genuinely useful for work

OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 produces work-ready graphics with accurate text and brand alignment, successfully rendering the ZDNET logo and error-free…

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GPT-5.5 scores 93/100 in 10-round test, docked for being too exuberant

OpenAI released GPT-5.5, which is faster and better than GPT-5.4, with improvements in agentic coding, scientific research, and accuracy, but…

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Sharge Qi2.2 MagSafe battery drops to $70, includes free USB-C cable

The Sharge Icemag 3 is a compact 10,000mAh magnetic Qi2 power bank currently on sale for $69.90 for Prime subscribers…

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How Govee’s Smart Lamp Brightened My Room and Mood

A journalist who reviews technology neglected to replace damaged Ikea lamps for two years while caring for her mother with…

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Saros PS5/Pro Review: Stunning Visuals, Polished & Approachable

Saros is a more refined successor to "Returnal", featuring permanent progression, fluid movement, and tighter gunplay, while standing out as…

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