@Psofo Absolutely, there is certainly something to be said about poisoning the well. However, it's largely in my group having a point of poisoning the perception of what a group are like and not who … [+2348 chars]

Push Square

Sony's New 'It Happens on PS5' Ad Has Gone Down Exactly as You'd Expect - Push Square

This is an IGN opinion piece from Ryan McCaffrey, who worked at Official Xbox Magazine from 2002-2012 during the original Xbox and Xbox 360 era before joining IGN, where he remains the Xbox guy. In t… [+4754 chars]

The entire Mass Effect trilogy is fantastic, but the first game's story is head-and-shoulders above the tales told in the later games.

I Love the Whole Mass Effect Trilogy, but the First Game’s Story Is Head-and-Shoulders Above What Came After - IGN

Today, developer sunset visitor and indie label Fellow Traveller have announced that the award-winning science fiction thriller 1000xRESIST is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 20th. Prepare … [+1563 chars]

GoNintendo

1000xRESIST Nintendo Switch 2 Edition officially announced, launches Aug. 20th, 2026 - GoNintendo

Over 40 years after licensing Barbie for a Commodore 64 spin-off, Mattel has decided that this whole video game thing is for real and is setting up an internal production pipeline to release its own … [+2222 chars]

Mattel is looking to succeed where Hasbro failed

Kotaku

Mattel Wants To Succeed In Games Where Hasbro Is Failing - Kotaku

We already know that console manufacturing is being heavily impacted by the on-going component shortage, driven by the proliferation of AI datacenters, the war in Iran, and accusations of price fixin… [+1625 chars]

There is still no internal release date for the PlayStation 5 successor, according to Sony's CEO.

Eurogamer.net

Sony still hasn't chosen a PlayStation 6 release date, says CEO, as RAM crisis continues - Eurogamer

An expert witness testifying in a lawsuit about liability for a Houston explosion that killed three people and destroyed roughly 200 homes used ChatGPT to write significant portions of his expert rep… [+8609 chars]

ChatGPT prompts show how an expert witness report was created in a $61 million lawsuit over an explosion that killed three people.

404media.co

‘Show How 3M Is 0% at Fault:’ Expert Witness Used ChatGPT to Write Report Defending Company in Deadly Explosion Lawsuit - 404 Media

The Pixel 11 series brings Google’s updated Tensor G6 chipset that, while not quite as big of an upgrade as we expected, still brings a big new change in a MediaTek-made modem that Google has some cl… [+1713 chars]

Google says the new MediaTek modem in its Pixel 11 phones will be more reliable, faster, and bring needed power improvements.

9to5google.com

Google says Pixel 11’s new MediaTek modem is ‘faster and more power efficient’ - 9to5Google

Though 2026 has been loaded with new video games, it's been a relatively quiet year for the Soulslike genre so far. Nioh 3has been the undisputed king of 2026 since it launched in early February, but… [+3167 chars]

Mortal Shell 2 is a hit with critics, as the Soulslike sequel is reviewing much better than its predecessor.

Polygon

Reviews Hail New Action-RPG as 2026’s Best Soulslike - Polygon.com

Teslas Full Self-Driving v14.3.6 tried to take a highway exit that my car had already passed, at 110 km/h (68 mph), and it would have taken us straight into the ditch.
I was ready to take control, a… [+4558 chars]

Tesla FSD v14.3.6 tried to take a highway exit it had already passed at 110 km/h on an empty, well-marked road at night. Here's what happened.

Electrek

Tesla FSD v14 swerved and try to drive me into a ditch for no reason - Electrek

Are you due for a laptop upgrade? The HP ZBook Firefly 16 G11 could be what you need, and it's on sale right now for $1,999 instead of its original price of $2,799 at Sam's Club. This particular conf… [+1121 chars]

Sam's Club is a great place to score amazing deals on just about everything, especially tech. Check out the deep discounts the wholesaler has for August.

8 Sam's Club Electronics With Deep Discounts To Look Out For In August 2026 - bgr.com

Apples foldable iPhone Ultra will be unveiled in just a few weeks, and new leaks cover what to expect from release timing, availability, and the products name.
Over the weekend, several reputable We… [+1611 chars]

Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra will be unveiled soon, and new leaks cover expected release timing, availability, and the product’s name.

9to5Mac

New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name - 9to5Mac

Forbes

‘Splatoon Raiders’ Fills My ‘Destiny 2’ Dopamine Void - Forbes

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is an absolute smash hit and, with that in mind, Samsung is reportedly doubling down on the form factor with a second wide device now in the works for the Galaxy Z Fold 9 series, … [+1333 chars]

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is an absolute smash hit and, with that in mind, Samsung is reportedly doubling down...

Samsung is reportedly building an even wider Galaxy Z Fold 9 for video viewing - 9to5Google

We’re just a few days from the release of Google’s latest generation of smartphones. Google Pixel 11 pre-orders went live last week (on August 12), and now benchmarks have already started to surface … [+2381 chars]

Google Pixel 11 benchmarks, starting with the flagship Pro XL model. You can expect similar performance from the non-XL Pro, too.

Pcguide.com

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmarks leak ahead of release day, here's how it compares to last year's model - PC Guide

Today, Samsung has announced that it is the official partner of the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. The game is due to be released on October 23.
Samsung is "the official TV, monitor, sound… [+1062 chars]

The company's products and standards are going to be supported by the game. Today, Samsung has announced that it is the official partner of the upcoming...

GSMArena.com

Samsung partners up with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, here's what that means - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

Both Metroid Prime 4 Beyond and Pokémon Legends Z-A are down to just $31.99 when using the promo code GAMER20 at Woot right now. It's a limited-time deal, with the code expiring at 11:58 p.m. CT toda… [+4258 chars]

Get Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A for just $31.99 each during Woot's 24-hour flash sale.

Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A Drop to Just $32 for Switch 2 - IGN

<ul><li>Lowe's is releasing a 15-foot headless skeleton animatronic for Halloween.</li><li>The new Halloween collection includes animatronics, statues, and family-friendly inflatables.</li><li>Popula… [+2408 chars]

Lowe's Halloween 2026 collection is here, featuring a 15-foot talking skeleton animatronic, spooky yard decor, inflatables and seasonal favorites.

USA Today

Lowe's debuts a 15-foot skeleton that's bigger than Home Depot's Skelly - USA Today

Alongside the recent Mafia: The Omerta Collection and Mafia: Definitive Edition getting a free 60fps update, we also have a new stack of Xbox Series X|S Mafia: Definitive Edition achievements to earn… [+7023 chars]

Mafia: Definitive Edition has received a new stack of Xbox Series X|S achievements to earn, and Mafia: The Old Country has just dropped some new DLC Gamerscore.

TrueAchievements

Mafia: Definitive Edition gets Xbox Series X|S stack and The Old Country reveals DLC achievements - TrueAchievements

Microsoft has reminded IT administrators that Windows Server 2022 is rapidly approaching its mainstream end date of October 2026, when it will switch to extended support.
The company announced Windo… [+2533 chars]

Microsoft has reminded IT administrators that Windows Server 2022 is rapidly approaching its mainstream end date of October 2026, when it will switch to extended support.

BleepingComputer

Windows Server 2022 reaches end of mainstream support in 60 days - BleepingComputer

Its definitely not an easy proposition when hunting for a pre-built gaming PC in the middle of a DRAM shortage, but the lucky stars for one customer lined up perfectly when he stumbled upon what the … [+2189 chars]

A console gamer snagged a CyberPowerPC pre-built with an RTX 5060 and 32GB RAM for just $750 after scoring an extra $100 discount simply by asking

Wccftech

A CyberPowerPC Pre-Built With An RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, And More, Became A Dream Purchase For a Console Gamer; Total Was Only $750 After He “Asked” For A $100 Discount - Wccftech

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