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OpenAI’s Sora app is now available on Android

Sora is now available to Android users on the Google Play Store. The iOS version of OpenAI’s text-to-video generative AI app is still only available in select markets and requires an invitation, but people are still extremely excited about making slop of their own; the app reportedly reached more than 1 million downloads in less […]

Pillars of Eternity to receive surprise turn-based mode in new update

Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind Fallout: New Vegas and the recently released The Outer Worlds 2, has announced that it’s revisiting an RPG it released over a decade ago for a new update. Pillars of Eternity, a throwback isometric RPG, is receiving a turn-based mode as part of a new public beta on PC and […]

Samsung has a new line of microSD Express cards for the Switch 2

Samsung just announced the P9 Express series of microSD Express cards, which are primarily intended for use with the Switch 2 console. This is a good thing, as Nintendo’s latest console only works with microSD Express cards and, to be honest, there aren’t that many options out there for consumers. The company boasts that these […]

Amazon Echo Dot Max review: Disappointing sound, but Alexa+ is a star

There’s a lot more riding on Amazon’s latest batch of Echo hardware than usual. After all, these are the first devices arriving alongside Alexa+, the AI-powered revamp of the company’s signature voice assistant. And unlike the $220 Echo Studio, the new Echo Dot Max is a more affordable ($100) and compact entry point into using […]

Nintendo’s patent on summoning fighting NPCs is being reexamined

Nintendo’s lawsuit against Palworld just hit a snag. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has ordered a reexamination of a key Nintendo patent expected to be wielded in the case. Games Fray reports that the office is reviewing the Switch maker’s patent regarding “summon subcharacter and let it fight in 1 of 2 modes.” […]

UK High Court sides with Stability AI over Getty in copyright case

Stability AI has partially succeeded in defending itself against accusations of copyright infringement. As reported by The Guardian, Stability AI prevailed in a high-profile UK High Court case, following Getty first suing the company in 2023 for allegedly using its copyright images to train its Stable Diffusion AI art tool without permission. Getty’s original claim […]

Apple may release its first ‘low-cost’ Mac laptop in early 2026

It seems Apple is preparing to debut a low-cost Mac laptop in the first half of 2026. According to Bloomberg, such a system is in early production at the company’s overseas suppliers and Apple is testing the devices internally.Apple’s aim with this laptop, per the report, is to draw people away from the likes of […]

Get the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $100 off

Black Friday will be here before you know it, but you can already save on some pretty expensive tech. Case in point: the new Apple Watch Ultra 3. The premium smartwatch is on sale for $100 off right now, bringing it down to $700. The sale model comes with 64GB of storage, a 49mm screen […]

The best VR headsets for 2025

Choosing the best VR headset for you is the first step into some of the most immersive gaming, entertainment and virtual work experiences available today. Whether you’re exploring new worlds, working out in virtual gyms or collaborating in 3D environments, a great headset can make all the difference. The latest models offer high-resolution displays, improved […]

Why DJI drones might be banned in the US

Since being placed on a Department of Commerce entity list in 2020 over national security fears, China’s DJI has faced the threat of a US ban on its hyper-popular drones. After exhausting its appeals and losing a lawsuit last month, DJI products like the Mini 4 Pro, Avata 2 and Neo may disappear from US […]