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Richard Lawler

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    The Xbox app is now ready for gaming on all Arm-based Windows 11 PCs.

    Microsoft also said that “more than 85% of the Game Pass catalog is compatible with these PCs,” now, after a rocky journey for ARM gaming support on PC.

    Other new Xbox app updates, like the new Game Save Sync Indicator and Handheld Compatibility Program labeling, also seem to be well-timed ahead of a possible Qualcomm PC gaming handheld launch in March.

    Screenshot of Xbox PC app with the “last save is sync” status message visible.
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    Nintendo finally gets into the 2025 wrap-up game.

    Long after Spotify’s Wrapped, or other annual data look-back features from PlayStation and Steam (but not Xbox), Nintendo has announced its Switch 2025 Year in Review tracker.

    Other than sharing your results with the #NintendoSwitch2025 hashtag, there’s also an option to select GOTY, or go even further back in your Switch / Switch 2 history to the first game you played.

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    Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell confirms he is the subject of a DOJ criminal investigation.

    Powell’s statement says the Fed received grand jury subpoenas “threatening a criminal indictment related to my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June,” about historic building renovations. But, he said, it’s actually retaliation for setting interest rates based on “what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President.”

    The WSJ, CNBC, and NYT have more reporting.

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    Richard Lawler
    Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo, take two.

    But this time, it’s added extra space that could make its two-screen laptop setup worthwhile. Here’s Antonio with a closer look at the new Duo.

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    This is not Dominic Preston.

    At CES 2026, the real Dominic tried out a clone from MyPersonas.ai, which is just one of many AI tools on the show floor this year.

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    Richard Lawler
    Now there’s really no excuse for leaving the refrigerator door open.

    As Jen Tuohy demonstrates, Samsung’s new Family Hub lineup can use voice control to close the refrigerator door, in addition to a slew of other AI-enabled features.

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    Richard Lawler
    The Cyber Fidget has an OLED display to go with its clicky buttons.

    When the Kickstarter launches, it will cost $179 for the machined aluminum version, but if that’s too much, its makers say you’ll be able to get it cheaper with a 3D-printed shell or as just the board.

    But until then, you can check out Sean Hollister toying with the Cyber Fidget at CES 2026.