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ASUS has opened preorders for the ROG Xbox Ally X20, a premium Windows gaming handheld that launches on October 15 with a larger OLED display, redesigned cooling and upgraded controls. The standalone model is priced at $1,299.99, while a more expensive bundle costs $2,499.99 and adds several accessories, including ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 AR glasses. Although ASUS originally positioned the device around its

A recent Windows 11 update appears to be causing serious problems for Microsoft Teams and the new Outlook app on some Windows on Arm PCs, including Surface devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Reports began appearing after the rollout of update KB5121003, which started shipping as part of this month’s Patch Tuesday release. Affected PCs can launch Teams or the new Outlook, but the

Lexar is entering the docking station market with the PexarBolt Ultra, a high end Thunderbolt 5 dock that combines 22 ports, a built in 5 inch display, NVMe SSD support and a physical control dial. The dock is expected to carry a $649 MSRP, although an early Kickstarter price of around $479 is planned. It is also scheduled to appear publicly at IFA in

Buying affordable RAM has become even more difficult in 2026, with automated reseller bots reportedly overwhelming some online memory listings as prices continue to rise. A security researcher says bots accounted for 91% of traffic hitting RAM listings at one retailer during a two week period. That leaves only about 9% of traffic attributed to genuine shoppers and other legitimate activity. The data suggests

LinkedIn’s new tool for reporting suspected AI generated spam has already been used more than 1 million times, only weeks after the professional social network began testing it. The feature, labeled “Seems like AI slop,” allows people to flag posts they believe are low quality or overly automated. LinkedIn says the response has been strong enough to produce measurable changes in how some content

Microsoft’s classic 3D Pinball: Space Cadet disappeared from Windows because of a technical problem that emerged during the move from 32 bit to 64 bit code, according to longtime Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen. The game remained a familiar part of Windows through the Windows XP era, but it was dropped when Microsoft was preparing newer versions of the operating system. The main problem was

Microsoft is preparing an important privacy upgrade for Windows 11 that will give you more control over which individual apps can access your camera and microphone. The change is expected to arrive in a future Windows 11 update and addresses a long standing limitation in how desktop app permissions are handled. Instead of relying on broad access settings, Windows will allow you to make

CISA has added four actively exploited security vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, covering Microsoft Windows, SharePoint, VMware vCenter and Apple macOS. The inclusion matters because CISA only adds vulnerabilities when there is evidence that attackers are using them in real world attacks. That means these flaws should be treated as immediate patching priorities rather than theoretical risks. The affected vulnerabilities include two

AliExpress has been found running hidden audio processing inside visitors’ browsers as part of a broader device fingerprinting system, according to an investigation by software developer Matt Callaghan. The technique does not appear to use a microphone or record sound. Instead, it relies on the Web Audio API to generate an inaudible signal and analyze how each device processes it. Those tiny differences can

Qualcomm has revealed new details about the CPU architecture behind its next flagship Snapdragon platform, including Oryon cores that can reach 5GHz and a new shared cache design called FlexCache. The company says the upcoming processor will use an eight core configuration with two Prime cores running at up to 5GHz alongside six Performance cores. Qualcomm is positioning the design for demanding mobile workloads

A group of PlayStation fans has begun a week long boycott aimed at protesting Sony’s planned shift away from physical game discs. The campaign asks players to avoid using PlayStation consoles from August 23 through August 30, including staying offline, not launching games and avoiding purchases from the PlayStation Store. The protest follows continued criticism from players concerned about game preservation, ownership and long

Nintendo has launched another large legal action against Nintendo Switch emulation projects, with more than 400 GitHub repositories reportedly removed through a new wave of DMCA takedown notices. The action targets several emulator projects and forks, many of which trace their code or development history back to Yuzu. Nintendo previously took action against Yuzu in 2024, followed later that year by Ryujinx. Since then,

A rumored $600 launch price for Sony's expected PlayStation 6 handheld is being challenged, with a hardware leaker claiming that such a low figure is not realistic under current conditions. The handheld itself has not been officially announced, so its specifications, pricing and release plans remain unconfirmed. However, several reports have suggested that Sony is developing a portable system connected to its next generation

Valve's Steam Deck has appeared in another unusual role outside gaming, this time as a controller for Mars rover test vehicles. The handheld was shown being used to operate a rover during a visit to a facility housing Mars rover hardware. The footage demonstrates how the Steam Deck's built in controls and portable PC design can make it useful for technical applications that have

Valve has released Proton 11.0-2 as the latest stable update for its Windows compatibility layer, bringing a large collection of game fixes, regression repairs and component updates to SteamOS and Linux. The update moves several improvements from Proton Experimental into the stable Proton 11 branch. It also makes nine additional games officially playable, including AsteroidsHD, Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 7, Portal Worlds and

Xbox Game Pass has added two more games across different subscription tiers on August 25, with Blood Dungeon arriving as a day one release for Ultimate and PC Game Pass members and Aerial Knight’s DropShot joining the Premium tier. The latest additions come as Microsoft approaches the end of its August 2026 Game Pass schedule. Both games are available on Xbox Series X|S, PC

Double Fine Productions and Compulsion Games have now confirmed that their departures from Xbox are moving forward, with both studios outlining plans to operate independently and continue developing their own projects. The two developers were among four studios announced for departure from Xbox in July, alongside Ninja Theory and Undead Labs. Double Fine and Compulsion have now provided more detail about what independence means

Microsoft has introduced a new Xbox Gear merchandise range as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, with clothing and accessories inspired by the history and visual identity of Xbox from 2001 through 2026. The initial launch is divided into three collections called Gloss, Est.01 and Blood Gulch. The selection includes T shirts, sweaters, hoodies and hats, ranging from simple Xbox branding to designs that

The Blood of Dawnwalker will include a Performance Mode targeting 60 FPS on Xbox Series X when it launches, following strong feedback from players about the game's previously announced console frame rate options. The new mode will arrive through the day one launch patch. The upcoming action RPG had previously been shown with 30 FPS and 40 FPS modes on Xbox Series X and

Mewgenics is heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S after building a strong following on PC earlier this year. An Xbox Store listing for the roguelike tactics game has now appeared, confirming that a console version is on the way. The store page does not currently display a release date, but a separate report points to September 8, 2026. That date has