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news Weekend PC Game Deals Bring Free Epic Games, Humble Bundles and Deep Steam Discounts

Weekend PC Game Deals Bring Free Epic Games, Humble Bundles and Deep Steam Discounts

PC players have a large selection of free games, bundles and discounted releases to consider this weekend, with promotions running across Epic Games Store, Steam, Humble Bundle and GOG. The strongest free offers come from Epic Games Store, where Luftrausers and Astral Ascent are available at no cost until September 17. Several publishers are also running large Steam promotions, bringing games such as Diablo
news Windows 11 Pro and Home Licenses Drop to $9.97 in Limited Time Deal

Windows 11 Pro and Home Licenses Drop to $9.97 in Limited Time Deal

Windows 11 Pro and Windows 11 Home digital licenses are currently available for $9.97 each through a limited time software promotion, representing a steep discount from their usual retail prices. Windows 11 Pro normally costs $199, while Windows 11 Home is usually priced at $139. The current offer cuts both versions to the same $9.97 price. The licenses are intended for one device and
news Denon AVR X2800H and S670H AV Receivers Get Major Discounts

Denon AVR X2800H and S670H AV Receivers Get Major Discounts

Denon’s AVR X2800H and AVR S670H home theater receivers are currently available at reduced prices, giving buyers two different options depending on how many channels and surround sound features they need. The AVR X2800H is the more capable model, offering a 7.2 channel configuration along with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. It is currently priced at $1,149.99. The more affordable AVR S670H uses a
news Google Brings Mechanize Team Into DeepMind to Strengthen AI Coding Tools

Google Brings Mechanize Team Into DeepMind to Strengthen AI Coding Tools

Google has brought Mechanize co founder Tamay Besiroglu and more than a dozen engineers into DeepMind as it works to improve the software engineering capabilities of its AI models. The move is structured as a talent acquisition rather than a conventional takeover. Mechanize itself is expected to continue operating under CEO Guive Assadi, while key technical staff move to Google. The financial terms have
news Debian 13.7 Arrives With Security Fixes and Linux ABI 6.12.107

Debian 13.7 Arrives With Security Fixes and Linux ABI 6.12.107

Debian 13.7 is now available as the seventh stable point release for Debian 13, bringing a large collection of security updates, bug fixes and infrastructure improvements. The release updates the installer Linux ABI to version 6.12.107+deb13 and includes security advisories covering a wide range of packages. Existing Debian 13 installations do not need to be reinstalled, since applying the latest updates is enough to
news Google Faces Accusation of Using Minitap Open Source Code Without Proper Credit

Google Faces Accusation of Using Minitap Open Source Code Without Proper Credit

Google has been accused of using code, prompts and test cases from Minitap’s open source mobile automation project without initially providing the attribution required by its license. Minitap co founder and CEO Nicolas Dehandschoewercker said parts of Google’s Artemis mobile automation repository closely matched material from Minitap’s mobile use project. Mobile use is designed to let AI systems control real Android devices through natural
news OpenAI Navier Stokes Claim Enters Formal Verification as Millennium Prize Review Begins

OpenAI Navier Stokes Claim Enters Formal Verification as Millennium Prize Review Begins

A claimed solution to the Navier Stokes existence and smoothness problem has entered formal review after the Clay Mathematics Institute acknowledged that the long standing Millennium Prize Problem may have been resolved. The claim follows work involving an advanced OpenAI agent system, although the proposed proof has not yet been validated. The institute has made clear that any evaluation will be careful and slow,
news Heroes of the Storm Gets Its First New Hero in Years With Xal'atath

Heroes of the Storm Gets Its First New Hero in Years With Xal'atath

Blizzard is giving Heroes of the Storm its first major character addition in years, with Xal'atath from World of Warcraft joining the roster later this month. The new hero will arrive on the public test realm on Monday before a wider release planned for late September. Her addition marks the first new playable character since Hogger launched in December 2020. Blizzard has stopped short
news Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Gives Hunting Horn Faster Attacks and New Counters

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Gives Hunting Horn Faster Attacks and New Counters

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is making major changes to the Hunting Horn, giving the weapon a faster and more aggressive style than it has in the base game. The expansion adds new attacks, combo routes and counter options through the Boost Bracer system. These changes are designed to make the Hunting Horn feel less slow while keeping its traditional role of supporting allies with
news GameSir Pushes Back Against Claims Its Controllers Have Built In Cheats

GameSir Pushes Back Against Claims Its Controllers Have Built In Cheats

GameSir has responded to online claims that some of its controllers include built in cheating features, after comments from Call of Duty professional players sparked a wider discussion on social media. The controversy appears to have started during a stream where professional players discussed the possibility of banning GameSir controllers through a gentleman's agreement, commonly known as a GA, for the upcoming Modern Warfare
news Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Gives Insect Glaive Stronger Ground Combos and New Counters

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Gives Insect Glaive Stronger Ground Combos and New Counters

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is giving the Insect Glaive a set of new ground focused attacks, using the expansion's Boost Bracer system to strengthen a side of the weapon that is often overshadowed by its aerial movement. The Insect Glaive already combines ground attacks, aerial mobility and Kinsect management. In Ascendance, its new abilities appear to focus more on improving ground combat rather than
news Ubisoft Starts Removing Ubisoft Connect Requirement From Steam Games

Ubisoft Starts Removing Ubisoft Connect Requirement From Steam Games

Ubisoft is testing a change that could make launching its games on Steam much simpler by removing the need to install or open the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher. The first game to receive the change is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Ubisoft says a new tool will keep features normally tied to Ubisoft Connect while allowing the game to run without the separate
news Alienware Aurora RTX 5070 Gaming Desktop Drops by $1,000

Alienware Aurora RTX 5070 Gaming Desktop Drops by $1,000

Dell has cut $1,000 from the price of an Alienware Aurora gaming desktop equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB of DDR5 memory and an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor. The system is currently listed at $2,229.99, down from $3,229.99. That works out to a discount of about 31 percent. The configuration also includes a 1TB SSD and is aimed at players
news Windows 11 Bluetooth Update Targets Audio Crashes, Microphone Issues and Connection Errors

Windows 11 Bluetooth Update Targets Audio Crashes, Microphone Issues and Connection Errors

Microsoft is testing a broad set of Bluetooth improvements for Windows 11 that could fix several long running reliability problems affecting wireless audio devices and accessories. The changes are included in Windows 11 Insider Release Preview builds 26100.9539 and 26200.9539 for versions 24H2 and 25H2. They focus on Bluetooth audio stability, connection reporting, microphone compatibility and the Settings app. For now, the improvements are
news Corsair Vengeance a7500 With Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RX 9070 XT Drops to $2,499.99 in Amazon Deal

Corsair Vengeance a7500 With Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RX 9070 XT Drops to $2,499.99 in Amazon Deal

Amazon has the Corsair Vengeance a7500 with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT listed at $2,499.99, cutting $700 from its $3,199.99 list price for a liquid-cooled tower that pairs AMD's 8-core Zen 5 gaming processor with a 16GB RDNA 4 graphics card. Corsair Vengeance a7500 with the Nautilus liquid CPU cooler. Image: Corsair The configuration, model CS-9050139-NA, adds 32GB of
news Samsung 65-Inch S85H OLED TV Drops to $1,397.99 in Amazon Deal

Samsung 65-Inch S85H OLED TV Drops to $1,397.99 in Amazon Deal

Amazon is selling the Samsung 65-inch S85H OLED 4K TV for $1,397.99 at the time of writing, $200 below its listed $1,597.99, a price that sits $2 under Samsung.com and $602 under Samsung's launch price. The 65-inch S85H from a left three-quarter angle, showing its thin profile and feet stand. Image: Samsung The configuration is a 65-inch 4K OLED set (model QN65S85HAEXZA) with a
news HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset Drops to $57.99 in Amazon Deal

HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset Drops to $57.99 in Amazon Deal

Amazon is selling the HyperX Cloud III wired gaming headset in Black-Red for $57.99 at the time of writing, cutting $42 from its $99.99 list price, a 42% discount that applies to this one color only. HyperX graphic showing Cloud III multiplatform support with USB-C, USB-A and 3.5mm connectors. Image: HyperX It is a closed-back wired headset with angled 53mm drivers, a detachable 10mm
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