Engadget
Pretty Metroidvanias, free Bomberman-style chaos and other new indie games worth checking out
Start your weekend by diving into our latest roundup of what's new in the indie gaming space.
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How GNIS' Lake Ontario/Lake America name change in the U.S. will appear in Maps
The U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) has formally changed the name for "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" in the…
TechCrunch
Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine
Technical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots. And they're…
Engadget
How to use your old Android phone as a Wi-Fi extender
If your Wi-Fi signal is patchy at the far reaches of your house, this simple solution might be worth a try. Even better? It's…
The Verge
Google further buries search results under AI mode
Google is now automatically expanding its AI search summaries at the top of the results page for some searches, as reported by…
TechCrunch
Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?
Are XREAL's smart glasses the way of the future for home entertainment?
Engadget
20+ things you may have missed in the GTA 6 extended look
The GTA VI extended-look trailer is full of clues, if you know where to look.
The Verge
Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’
According to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Project Helix, which she announced in March as a codename for Microsoft's "next generation…
Engadget
What you need to build your own retro arcade cabinet
There are few things cooler to add to a gaming space than a retro arcade cabinet. But should you buy one or build one?
TechCrunch
Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of…
TechCrunch
An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one…
Engadget
Early leak of NVIDIA's DLSS 5 has an uncanny valley problem
People are grafting a pre-release version of DLSS 5 onto their favorite games with unspectacular results.
TechCrunch
Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
The feature, announced this week, allows Brave's users to sign up for websites and other online services without having to share…
Engadget
How long is a new Fire TV Stick actually supposed to last?
Fire TV Sticks can last for years, but how many? Here's how to know when support ends for your device and when to upgrade.
TechCrunch
Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets
There's a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away.
Engadget
What's the difference between Dolby Atmos and lossless audio?
If you're seeing these labels in your music apps and wondering what they do, let this article walk you through how they work.
Engadget
There's a new Twitter in town, even though a judge has yet to rule on a trademark injunction
"The public square is open again, and definitely not affiliated with X in any way."
TechCrunch
How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems
Sophia Bendz, founder of Cherry Ventures, stopped by Equity to break down the latest in the Swedish tech ecosystem.