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All the Android features Apple announced at WWDCAll the Android features Apple announced at WWDC
Four great games from Steam’s June Next FestFour great games from Steam’s June Next Fest
Capcom’s lineup at Summer Game Fest was a mix of bold and boringCapcom’s lineup at Summer Game Fest was a mix of bold and boring
Hands on with macOS Tahoe 26: Liquid Glass, new theme options, and SpotlightHands on with macOS Tahoe 26: Liquid Glass, new theme options, and Spotlight
Apple punts on Siri updates as it struggles to keep up in the AI raceApple punts on Siri updates as it struggles to keep up in the AI race
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It’s more than just a hatIt’s more than just a hat
Ash Parrish
Ninja Gaiden 4’s gory combat hides a goofy centerNinja Gaiden 4’s gory combat hides a goofy center
VanMoof’s new S6 e-bikes fix everything but trust

A test ride of its first new electric bikes since bankruptcy shows lots of promise.

Thomas Ricker
Apple’s Liquid Glass was a wild change to my iPhoneApple’s Liquid Glass was a wild change to my iPhone
A weekend with the Nintendo Switch 2

Some quality time with Nintendo’s handheld shows a pleasant upgrade, as opposed to a dramatic next-gen shift.

Andrew Webster
There are only two commissioners left at the FCCThere are only two commissioners left at the FCC
Fortnite feels like a new game on the Switch 2Fortnite feels like a new game on the Switch 2
Charles Pulliam-Moore
Breath of the Wild’s Switch 2 enhancements have me exploring Hyrule all over againBreath of the Wild’s Switch 2 enhancements have me exploring Hyrule all over again
The cursed world of AI kiss and hug apps

I deepfaked my dead parents and kissed Edward Cullen.

Victoria Song
Elon Musk discovers Trump doesn’t stay boughtElon Musk discovers Trump doesn’t stay bought
Pokémon Violet and Scarlet’s Switch 2 update is as good as it looksPokémon Violet and Scarlet’s Switch 2 update is as good as it looks
Playdate’s second season is off to a great (and very weird) startPlaydate’s second season is off to a great (and very weird) start
Nintendo’s Switch era took Pokémon collecting to the next levelNintendo’s Switch era took Pokémon collecting to the next level
With the Switch, technology finally caught up to NintendoWith the Switch, technology finally caught up to Nintendo
The Last of Us opens up a whole new perspective for its next season

The last few minutes of the season 2 finale are an important indication of where the story is going.

Andrew Webster
Nintendo’s bold new era is full of safe bets

And it started before the Switch 2.

Andrew Webster
Is Elon Musk really getting the hell out of DOGE?Is Elon Musk really getting the hell out of DOGE?
Nvidia’s RTX 5060 review debacle should be a wake-up call for gamers and reviewersNvidia’s RTX 5060 review debacle should be a wake-up call for gamers and reviewers
Google’s future is Google googlingGoogle’s future is Google googling
In a year full of giant games, some little mice stand outIn a year full of giant games, some little mice stand out
It’s parry seasonIt’s parry season
Jay Peters
Jeff Bezos makes his most ghoulish deal yetJeff Bezos makes his most ghoulish deal yet
Thanks, Trump tariffs, now I gotta replace my phone batteryThanks, Trump tariffs, now I gotta replace my phone battery
Apple sure has had a rough 2025Apple sure has had a rough 2025
Todd Haselton

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