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Google’s search results have undergone a seismic shift over the past year as AI fever has continued to escalate among the tech giants. Nowhere is this change more apparent than right at the top of Google’s storied results page, which is now home to AI Overviews. Google contends these Gemini-based answers don’t take traffic away from websites, but a new …

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is shaping up to be one of Apple’s most advanced smartphones to date. With a range of anticipated upgrades in design, functionality, and performance, this flagship device is generating significant excitement. If you’re considering an upgrade, here are ten key updates expected in the iPhone 17 Pro that could influence your decision in a new …

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Microsoft’s push to separate the concept of Xbox games from the Xbox console itself has always felt a little…annoying? The corporation’s “This is an Xbox” campaign has been more confusing than anything else. However, the really significant aspect of this detaching of the games from the machines is the releasing of once-Xbox exclusives onto Sony’s consoles. And in the case …

The success of the PS5 port for Forza Horizon 5 is well documented by this point, but a new sales update for the open-world racer claims it’s selling so well that it’s now become the console’s best-selling new game of 2025 so far. According to data from Alinea Analytics, the racing title surpassed three million sales on PS5 alone last …

In a plea agreement, United States attorneys detail how Olof Kyros Gustafsson and Escobar, Inc. took orders for the phones and other products branded with the likeness of the drug lord Pablo Escobar, seeded products with tech reviewers and social media influencers “in order to attempt to increase demand,” did not deliver the products to customers, and transferred and laundered …

Prominent video game leaker NateTheHate has doubled down on his statement that he believes a Nintendo Direct presentation is happening this month. He has said this a couple of times now and seem quite confident that a Nintendo showcase will be taking place. Obviously the massive Donkey Kong Bananza is out now and fans are naturally wondering what’s next for …

Just a short while ago, 2K and Gearbox shared the release date for Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches on October 3, 2025. The wait for Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 won’t be terribly long compared to other platforms. The initial launch is happening on September 12, so it’s about a month extra. Cross-play will be …

Microsoft is supercharging its operating system with a handful of new AI-powered features. Those with compatible computers (mostly Copilot+ PCs) can download a new Windows 11 update that introduces new AI experiences. One of the biggest updates is the Settings app, which now features agentic search to understand complaints about your computer. You can click the search box and tell …

New updates now here. NurPhoto via Getty Images It’s now here. Microsoft’s controversial u-turn on Windows 10’s end of life has morphed into a free update offer, whereby the problem for 700 million users is postponed. Windows 11 is the faster, better, safer option Microsoft wants the 700 million Windows 10 holdouts to move to. But says “we understand that …