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PS5 users can now run select games in “Power Saving” mode and pair DualSense controllers with multiple devices. Sony started beta testing these features in July, but they’re now rolling out to everyone today in the version 25.06-12.00.00 console software update. The new Power Saver mode will reduce the power consumption of PS5 consoles in exchange for scaling back game …

A new social network has been quietly blowing up with Gen Z and younger, and it’s not from Meta. San Francisco-based Airbuds offers a mobile, social app that lets people express themselves through their music. Users can share what they’re streaming with friends through a smartphone widget that works with a range of streaming services. On Wednesday, Airbuds is announcing …

Now that I have a Switch 2, every Nintendo Direct seems more important. I got this fairly expensive piece of hardware so I could play Donkey Kong Bananza, and now that I’ve powered through that, I’m ready for more. While the latest Nintendo Direct didn’t blow me away with any new announcements, it did provide some concrete release dates I …

Update [Wed 17th Sep 2025, 8:15am]: PS5’s new firmware update, officially codenamed 25.06-12.00.00, is rolling out now. It may take a little time to proliferate across different regions, so don’t panic if you haven’t received access to it yet. The update weighs in at approximately 1.3GB, but it should download and install automatically if you leave your console in Rest …

What we carry says a lot about what’s important to us, who we are, and who we aspire to be. This fall, it’s worth examining what you bring with you every day and thinking about how you could refine it. Perhaps you carry too much, and a utility pouch that’s just a bit bigger than a wallet could reduce (or …

More than human At the ICPC, only correct solutions earn points, and the time it takes to come up with the solution affects the final score. Gemini reached the upper rankings quickly, completing eight problems correctly in just 45 minutes. After 677 minutes, Gemini 2.5 Deep Think had 10 correct answers, securing a second-place finish among the university teams. You …

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in London, standing in front of a room full of journalists, outing himself as a huge fan of Gemini’s Nano Banana. “How could anyone not love Nano Banana? I mean Nano Banana, how good is that? Tell me it’s not true!” He addresses the room. No one responds. “Tell me it’s not true! It’s so …

The worst-kept secret in the games industry right now, the remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, is reportedly going to make major changes to the overall experience. According to French outlet Jeux Vidéo Magazine, Ubisoft is going so far as to completely remove the modern-day story sections and replace them with more narrative for protagonist Edward Kenway. Gameplay will …

Watch on YouTube Subscribe to Push Square on YouTube161k There have been enough trailers and gameplay reveals for Ghost of Yotei now that you almost certainly know what you are going to get with the Sucker Punch sequel, but this new trailer sums everything up nicely in 90 seconds. It’s all about combat, exploration, parkour, and looking cool while you’re …

Ahead of its open beta launch “coming soon,” Nothing is showing off its Android 16 update, Nothing OS 4.0, and its new features and designs. Nothing OS 4.0 was announced alongside the Phone (3) earlier this year, but up until now, we haven’t seen the design. In a new post and video, though, Nothing is detailing what’s new in its …