Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 is now available for Pixel devices, just a week after the release of Beta 5. Beta 6 fixes the following issues: As always, you can report issues through the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. Access it from the app drawer or Quick Settings to log errors to the … Read more
Ubisoft Milan once proposed to Nintendo an original Zelda spin-off starring a previously unknown protagonist, according to sources familiar with the project. Nintendo liked the concept, but asked Ubisoft to replace the character with one of the most recognizable villains in video game history, Ganondorf. This story is based on reporting done over 18 months … Read more
After Direct My Call and Hold for Me, Google introduces “Call for Me” on the Pixel 11 series. Reminiscent of Google Duplex, this Gemini Intelligence feature is officially an “initial experiment” to allow Google to handle “routine phone calls” to book appointments, put items on hold, and reschedule reservations. Examples include reserving patio seating at … Read more
TL;DR: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day will take place September 23-26. Gotta Get ‘Em All, brought to you by Indie Author Collective, is an explosive book series with over 100 free titles on offer. Where have all the Stuff Your Kindle Days gone? That’s what we’ve been screaming into the abyss for the past … Read more
Microsoft has patented an “ad credit” system to display advertisements and advertisements during PC and Xbox gaming sessions without interrupting gameplay. The patent, titled ‘Contextual Access Management of Interactive Software Applications’, was filed earlier this month (as spotted by Respawn First). The system is said to identify natural pauses, such as loading screens, menus, or … Read more
Nikon has announced its new Nikon Z5IIC, a full-frame mirrorless camera for people who want to get into photography but don’t know where to start. Designed for ease of use, the Z5IIC promises point-and-shoot performance that produces great images straight from the camera, while offering manual controls to accommodate creators’ growing skills. SEE ALSO: Best … Read more
Upon its release in 2025, the Nikon Z5 II ($1,849) immediately became one of PetaPixel’s recommendations for an entry-level full-frame camera. It’s surprisingly well-rounded and capable, which led to a price increase over the original Z5. Now we have the Z5 IIC ($1,399), a smaller, more affordable version of the Z5 II with nice looks … Read more
Meta announced a series of new wearable devices during its annual Meta Connect showcase on Wednesday. The star of the event was the new Meta VR headset, which packs virtual reality technology into a lightweight smart glasses-style frame with a tethered disc. Meta also announced new pairs of screenless smart glasses, along with some new … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues his metaverse while also pushing AI agents forward. At Meta Connect, the Facebook co-founder on Wednesday revealed the Meta VR Glasses, a smaller, thinner device compared to the company’s former family of Quest-branded VR headsets, and a wearable device called Muse Charm that works with the company’s recently launched Muse … Read more
Microsoft is updating its 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop devices with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X2 Plus chips. The smaller Surface devices retain the same design and hardware features from last year, with faster, more capable internal chips and higher prices (thanks RAMgeddon!). While the 12-inch Surface Pro started at $799.99 last year, it … Read more