Microsoft’s Xbox PC app hints at China expansion for Game Pass
Microsoft’s Xbox PC app hints at China expansion for Game Pass

Microsoft appears to be working on expanding its Xbox Game Pass subscription to China. References to “Project Saluki” have been discovered in a recent update to the Xbox PC app this week, with Microsoft describing the codename as “China market expansion for Game Pass, Rewards, and subscription tiers.” While Microsoft offers a variety of games […]

The Trump phone starts shipping this week, CEO claims
The Trump phone starts shipping this week, CEO claims

The Trump phone may finally be here: Trump Mobile’s CEO told USA Today that the phone will begin shipping to buyers this week. The announcement comes as reports have gone viral this week alleging that preorders for the phone have been canceled. Trump Mobile CEO Pat O’Brien confirmed the release plans to USA Today over […]

Chromebooks just got a second act as Googlebooks

Google says some Chromebooks will transition into the new Googlebook experience, but it hasn’t named eligible models yet. Current ChromeOS support continues, making the next upgrade decision less urgent but more complicated.

Instagram’s teen crackdown moves from DMs to feeds

Instagram’s new supervision tools will show parents which topics shape teen recommendations, moving Meta’s safety push beyond private messages and deeper into the feed that keeps young users scrolling.

Googlebook laptops will come in multiple chip options beyond just Intel, and that’s a relief

Google confirmed Googlebook laptops will support chips from Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek. That means real hardware variety from day one, and a lot more flexibility for buyers across different needs and budgets.

Can’t wait for the Steam Machine? This AMD cube is here for a modest $4,000

Thunderobot’s new cube-shaped AI Mini Workstation packs AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, liquid cooling, and Steam Machine energy for nearly $4,000.

Amazon’s Panos Panay addresses new Fire phone rumors
Amazon’s Panos Panay addresses new Fire phone rumors

Amazon’s head of devices and services, Panos Panay, says that the company is “not necessarily” planning to release a smartphone, but has stopped short of denying it outright. It was previously reported that Amazon is developing an Alexa-enabled AI phone codenamed “Transformer,” more than 10 years after it scrapped its ill-fated Fire Phone. Speaking to […]

The ICE age is over: gas car sales drop 37% in world’s biggest market
The ICE age is over: gas car sales drop 37% in world’s biggest market

Gas car sales have collapsed in the world’s largest auto market, dropping 37% year-over-year in April. As a result, 9 of the top 10 vehicles in China last month were plug-ins, with only a single one on the list sporting an ICE-only configuration.

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Spotify now wants you to relive your entire music personality arc

Spotify’s new feature looks back at your music history, from your first song and all-time favorite artist to a 120-track playlist of the songs you played the most.

Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign
Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign

Sony’s Xperia 1 flagships have looked more or less the same since 2020, but that’s finally changing with the Xperia 1 VIII, which moves to a chunky square camera island. The phone also boasts what should be a substantially improved telephoto camera, along with an AI camera assistant that looks like an improved version of […]