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Why Gaming on Linux Suddenly Matters
Linux gaming went from a running joke to a genuine Windows rival, thanks to a decade of open-source tinkering, a billion-dollar Valve bet, and millions of Steam Decks sold.
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Alex Rivera
Technology Editor
Alex covers consumer electronics, smartphones, and emerging hardware. Previously wrote for PCMag and Wired.
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The Steam Controller hides an easter egg that plays sound through haptics
The Steam Controller has no speakers, so Valve hid an easter egg that plays audible sound effects by vibrating the haptic motors at the right frequencies.
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A pinched battery killed a Google phone. The fix is structural.
A Google phone's battery failed after being pinched inside the frame, according to a report. The lesson: phone structure and battery safety are inseparable.
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Google Rambler uses Gemini to scrub filler words from your texts
Google introduces Rambler, a Gemini Intelligence feature that removes 'ums' and 'ahs' from text messages, with support for multiple languages in a single message.
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Google overhauls Android Auto with video streaming, widgets, and Gemini AI at I/O 2025
Google announced a major Android Auto update at I/O 2025, bringing YouTube video streaming, widget support, adaptive screen sizing, and deeper Gemini integration.
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Google gives its blob emojis a 3D ‘glow up’
Google announced a new 3D design update for its iconic blob emojis, bringing depth and light effects to the long-loved characters.
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Can a PC beat a PS5 now that the console got a huge price increase?
Sony just jacked up the PS5 price, making the old PC-versus-console debate feel fresh again. Here is what you need to know before spending your money.
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What 35 'Insane' Gadgets From 2026 Actually Tell Us About Tech Hype
A viral roundup of 35 futuristic gadgets claims to show what 2026 has in store. But without a single specific detail, the list reveals more about our hunger for the next big thing than about actual innovation.
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WAN Show announces channel move, AMD Linux topic in May 8 episode
The WAN Show is moving to its own channel, and the May 8 episode promises AMD-focused Linux coverage. A look at what the show notes reveal.
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An early look at the iPhone Ultra Fold, Apple's first folding smartphone
A new video offers a first glimpse at what could be Apple's inaugural foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra Fold, but concrete details remain scarce.
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Apple's folding iPhone gets an 'early look' from a popular YouTuber, but details are thin
Unbox Therapy posted a video teasing the 'iPhone Fold ULTRA' early look, but the content is mostly a sponsor segment. Here is what we actually know.
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra adopts sensor shift stabilization, a feature that once set Apple apart
Oppo's new flagship phone adopts sensor-shift image stabilization, a feature Apple popularized. A teardown and durability test reveal what's inside.