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Anker’s 5-Port USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI Slashes to $18.99—Here’s Why It’s a Steal

A rare budget-friendly hub with a 4K HDMI port has just dropped to its lowest price yet, offering a compelling upgr...

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Nintendo Stands Firm on Switch 2 Pricing Amid Global RAM Crunch

With console manufacturers facing pressure from surging memory costs, Nintendo’s president signals the Switch 2’s p...

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The Geekom A7 Max: A Desktop Powerhouse in a Mini Frame—Now Unbeatable at $699

A Ryzen 9 mini PC with 16GB DDR5 RAM and four 4K display support has just dropped to $699. This is the most capable...

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Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Port Officially Shelved: Performance and Market Factors Likely Behind the Decision

2K Interactive has paused development of *Borderlands 4* for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2, citing a focus on optimi...

Feb 04, 20262 min readGaming

Stardew Valley Creator Calls Himself an Amateur—And That’s the Secret to the Game’s Lasting Charm

The developer behind Stardew Valley—a title that redefined cozy gaming—repeatedly describes himself as an 'amateur,...

Feb 04, 20262 min readGPU

AMD Flags Memory Shortage as a Growing Business Risk in Latest Filings

The chipmaker has explicitly named the ongoing DRAM shortage as a financial risk in its 2025 SEC filings, signaling...

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Feb 04, 20263 min readGaming

How the iPhone 17’s Tiny Battery Beats Android’s Bulkier Rivals—And What It Means for Future Phones

Apple’s latest base model proves that battery life isn’t about size—it’s about smarter engineering. Here’s why its...

Feb 04, 20264 min readGaming

**MindsEye’s Update 7: A Fragile First Step Toward Trust**

**After months of silence and mounting frustration, Build a Rocket Boy’s latest patch finally confronts the rot at...

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16GB DDR5 vs. 32GB: Is the RAM Upgrade Still Worth It in 2026?

With DDR5 prices soaring, the debate over whether 16GB is still enough for modern gaming PCs rages on. New benchmar...

Feb 04, 20264 min readAI

The Speediance Gym Monster 2: How a $3,171 Smart Gym Fits in a Space Smaller Than a Refrigerator

A new generation of connected fitness machines is redefining home workouts—this one replaces an entire gym in just...