Meta Platforms Inc. has poached Apple Inc.s most prominent design executive in a major coup that underscores a push by the social networking giant into AI-equipped consumer devices. 
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Meta Platforms Inc. has poached Apple Inc.’s most prominent design executive in a major coup that underscores a push by the social networking giant into AI-equipped consumer devices.

Bloomberg

Apple Design Executive Alan Dye Poached by Meta in Major Coup - Bloomberg.com

When you can find a desktop PC that will save you the extra hundreds of dollars you’d spend on a Mac Mini while reclaiming huge amounts of precious desktop real estate, it’s pretty solid advice to at… [+2693 chars]

The GMKtec Nucbox G3S Mini PC runs dual 4K displays and cooks up to 3.4GHz while staying under $200 at Amazon.

Kotaku

Amazon Clears Out This Mac Mini Alternative Mini PC for Less Than Budget Earbuds, Preinstalled With Windows 11 Pro - Kotaku

We’ve been hearing tidbits here and there around Samsung’s next big Galaxy update, One UI 8.5, but now the whole changelog has leaked, revealing everything that’s new.
One UI 8.5, from a design stan… [+7917 chars]

Every new feature coming in Samsung Galaxy's One UI 8.5 update has leaked, and there's a lot in store for next year.

9to5google.com

Everything new in Samsung’s next major Galaxy update, One UI 8.5, just leaked - 9to5Google

On November 13, Rockstar Games announced that it would release a remaster of the original Red Dead Redemption for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and mobile devices on December 2, … [+2933 chars]

Relive the harrowing tale of John Marston with 60fps gameplay and 4K resolutions as Red Dead Redemption's Remaster is now live for current-gen home consoles.

Windows Central

Red Dead Redemption's free remaster upgrade is now available on Xbox - Windows Central

Hacker News

Helldivers 2 devs slash install size from 154GB to 23GB - Hacker News

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has cast a new voice actress for Samus.
If (or should that be when) you succumb to the barrage of enemies that will be heading your way on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's release t… [+1861 chars]

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has cast a new voice actress for Samus.

Eurogamer.net

Samus' death screams are no longer Jennifer Hale, as Dispatch actress takes over role for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Eurogamer

2025 was a year for the indies. From breakout hits like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince, to long-awaited sequels like Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong, small teams frequently outperfor… [+1013 chars]

From indies like Blue Prince to big console exclusives like Donkey Kong Bananza, NPR staff members and contributors round up their favorite games of 2025.

The best games of 2025, picked by NPR's staff - NPR

Nintendo Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World has just received a meaty update that finally adds custom item rules, and tweaks a long list of course layouts.
Fans of Mario Kart World's brilliant s… [+8665 chars]

Nintendo Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World has just received a meaty update that finally adds custom item rules, and tweaks a long list of course layouts.

Mario Kart World Update 1.4.0 Tweaks Track Layouts, Adds Custom Item Rules, Now Lets You See What Music is Playing - IGN

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Sony is in the process of launching a new PS5 firmware update globally, although you may not have access to it yet.
The platform holder says that version 25.08-12.40.00 will depl… [+1131 chars]

Push Square

New PS5 Firmware Update Available from Today, Here's What It Does - Push Square

<ul><li>Google has quietly removed the option to call your smart displays from the Google Home app on your phone.</li><li>The Call Home feature allowed you to call the smart display from your phone w… [+2303 chars]

Google has discreetly removed the "Call Home" option from Google Home, making it difficult for users to call their smart displays from phone.

Android Authority

Google seems to have nuked another useful Google Home feature - Android Authority

<ul><li>Google is reportedly replacing news headlines with AI-generated titles in Google Discover.</li><li>These AI titles are often incorrect, rely too heavily on clickbait, or lack context.</li><li… [+2619 chars]

Google is replacing news headlines in Discover with AI-generated titles that are either boring, too clickbaity, or simply incorrect.

Google is replacing Discover news headlines with laughably awful AI-generated titles - Android Authority

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It's been a busy period for gaming recently, and Square Enix is back this week another role-playing release. Following on from the Dragon Quest I &amp; II HD-2D Re… [+1338 chars]

Nintendo Life

The First Review For Octopath Traveler 0 Is In - Nintendo Life

Texts are no longer private.
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Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms following this update, including WhatsApp.
Microsoft triggered a viral furor when it reveale… [+6077 chars]

Warning: What happens on your Android, doesn’t stay on your Android — not if it's a work phone.

Forbes

Google Starts Sharing All Your Text Messages With Your Employer - Forbes

As OpenAI goes into “Code Red” over competitive pressures, Google announced it has begun testing a new feature that merges its AI Overviews with AI Mode in Search. That means that users who are provi… [+2923 chars]

Google is testing how to make it easier to move from search to an AI chat in a new global test.

TechCrunch

Google tests merging AI Overviews with AI Mode - TechCrunch

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This may be your last chance to save on Nintendos latest console before the holidays.
This may be your last chance to save on Nintendos latest console before th… [+2954 chars]

The Switch 2 is still relatively new, so deals are rare. However, you can still get Nintendo’s latest console with a free copy of Mario Kart World for a limited time.

The Verge

The Switch 2 is still on sale at multiple retailers if you missed out during Cyber Monday - The Verge

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For now, only Google Pixel users will receive AI-generated summaries of long texts and group chats.
For now, only Google Pixel users will receive AI-generated s… [+4048 chars]

Google’s latest update to Android 16 includes AI-powered notification summaries, which will eventually summarize long text messages and group chats on more non-Pixel devices.

Google is bringing AI-powered notification summaries to more Android devices - The Verge

Samsung’s long-awaited tri-fold phone is launching in Korea this month, with a US launch early next year.

Ars Technica

Samsung reveals Galaxy Z TriFold with 10-inch foldable screen, astronomical price - Ars Technica

Its that time of year when companies are rolling out their Spotify Wrapped-like end-of-year recaps, letting users revisit the content they engaged with the most. While YouTube has offered a YouTube M… [+1931 chars]

YouTube Recap features a set of up to 12 different cards that highlight a user's top channels, interests, the evolution of their viewing habits, and which personality type they fall into based on the videos they loved to watch.

Technology