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Claude just beat ChatGPT on the App Store, and the reason is surprising

Claude surpasses ChatGPT in App Store downloads as Pentagon controversy sparks public debate and shifts AI app rankings.
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Anker updates its crowd-pleasing ANC headphones for 2026

Anker has unveiled the Soundcore Space 2 headphones at MWC 2026, bringing upgraded ANC, improved comfort, and longer battery life to its popular budget lineup.
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What you should know about the Cancel ChatGPT trend and whether it crossed a red line

The “Cancel ChatGPT” trend is growing after OpenAI’s Pentagon deal sparked backlash over military AI and surveillance concerns.
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Is the Xbox ending? Don’t count on it yet

A viral claim about the “end of Xbox” is spreading, but Microsoft’s strategy suggests the brand is evolving, not disappearing.
Crimson Desert Open World Gameplay Testing on PC by Digital Foundry

Crimson Desert delivers native 4K ray tracing without upscaling

Digital Foundry praises Crimson Desert for strong native 4K performance with ray tracing and surprisingly reasonable PC requirements.
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HONOR Magic V6 launches with massive battery and IP69 durability

HONOR Magic V6 launches with IP69 durability, Snapdragon 8 Elite, dual LTPO displays, and a massive 6660mAh battery.
Pokemon Red & Pokemon Blue Game Music Collection Game Boy Jukebox

This tiny Game Boy jukebox is a love letter to all nostalgia-hit Nintendo fans

The Pokémon Red and Blue Game Boy jukebox lets fans relive the classic soundtrack in a retro collectible music player.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 beat the AirPods at high quality audio, but it is quite exclusive

Galaxy Buds 4 support 24-bit/96kHz UHQ audio, but the feature works only with select Galaxy devices running One UI 6.1.1 or newer.
BYD Denza Z9 GT On road

Tesla’s biggest rival just claimed the world’s longest-range EV

BYD’s Denza Z9 GT claims the world’s longest EV range, pushing electric driving past 1,000 km on a single charge.
OPPO Find N6 Creasefree Display

Creaseless foldable phones are here sooner than Apple and Samsung will pull it off

Honor Magic V6 and OPPO Find N6 tease creaseless inner displays, potentially beating Apple and Samsung to truly smooth foldable phones.
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Apple’s code hints at new Studio Display models with two key upgrades

Apple is reportedly testing two new Studio Display models featuring upgraded ports and improved speakers.
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PlayStation 5 Pro is getting a big graphics upgrade with AMD tech

Sony and AMD confirm a new AI upscaling upgrade for PS5 Pro based on FSR 4 and Project Amethyst collaboration.
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Death Stranding 2 PC requirements are surprisingly pleasant

Death Stranding 2 PC system requirements revealed with modest specs, handheld preset, and DLSS, FSR, and XeSS support.
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Discord admits it rushed age checks and is rethinking the rollout

Discord delays global age verification rollout after backlash, promising more options, transparency, and a revised launch later in 2026.
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Researchers can now detect tampered smartphones from miles away

Scientists developed a radio-frequency method to detect tampered smartphones remotely, enabling over-the-air hardware security checks.
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Google is sunsetting the weather app on Android

Google is retiring the Android Weather app experience and moving forecasts into a redesigned Google Search interface.
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AMD reportedly pauses Ryzen Z1 drivers for gaming handhelds

Reports suggest AMD Ryzen Z1 handheld driver updates have stalled across devices like the Legion Go and ROG Ally.
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Intel reportedly eyeing Nova Lake-S Ultra processors for next year

Leaks suggest Intel may launch Nova Lake-S Core Ultra Series 4 desktop processors next year with a new platform and major upgrades.
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Microsoft’s new gaming chief makes bold promises about AI in gaming

Microsoft names former AI products head Asha Sharma as its gaming chief, and she has sparked heated debate over her professional journey and AI's role in the gaming ecosystem.
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Dell just made 240Hz gaming monitors shockingly cheap

Dell launches two 27-inch 240Hz gaming monitors starting at $130, bringing high refresh esports performance to budget gamers.
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Ubisoft says more Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry are coming

Ubisoft confirms multiple Assassin’s Creed titles and two new Far Cry games are in development amid major restructuring.
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Metaverse just went mobile first, leaving VR behind

Meta is shifting Horizon Worlds away from VR and focusing almost entirely on mobile to reach a much larger audience.
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Warframe finally lands on Android and its next stop is Switch 2

Warframe launches globally on Android with cross-play and cross-save, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version is coming soon.
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Verizon hears you: phone unlocks are maddening

Verizon agrees its phone unlock process is frustrating and says it will provide relief, potentially ending the 35-day wait for paid-off phones.
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Chrome just fixed some of its biggest daily annoyances

Chrome adds split view, PDF annotations, and Google Drive saving to help you work faster directly in the browser.
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Future MacBooks might hide your screen from everyone else

A new leak suggests Apple may bring advanced privacy display tech to MacBooks to hide your screen from prying eyes.
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Sony’s PlayStation 6 might be further away than you hoped

Sony may delay the PlayStation 6 to 2028 or 2029 as AI-driven memory shortages disrupt console development.
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HP wants you to rent your next gaming laptop

HP is testing a gaming laptop rental program, letting players subscribe monthly instead of buying as hardware and memory prices rise.
Human and robot hand over ChatGPT.

Your favorite old ChatGPT models are going away

OpenAI is retiring GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and other older models in ChatGPT to focus development on newer, improved GPT versions.
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Want full Discord perks? Prepare to prove you’re an adult

Discord will roll out global age verification in March, requiring face scans or ID for full access to age-restricted servers and features.
Apple Airpods Pro 3 Official

Your next AirPods might get tiny cameras to sense the world

Apple’s next AirPods Pro may add built-in cameras for AI and spatial features, with no expected price increase.
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Your next Xbox might not even be made by Microsoft

Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox may launch in 2027 with Windows 11 and OEM-built devices, offering multiple prices and form factors.
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Meta thinks you’ll want a whole app just for AI videos

Meta is testing a standalone Vibes app focused solely on AI-generated short videos, moving the feature out of Meta AI.
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Nvidia’s gaming GPU roadmap just hit a weird speed bump

Nvidia may skip new consumer gaming GPUs in 2026 due to global memory shortages, delaying RTX 50 Super and RTX 60 releases.