With the Renegade G5, Kingston expands their solid-state drive offerings to finally include PCI-Express 5.0. Their new drive is built using the Silicon Motion SM2508 controller, paired with Kioxia TLC NAND flash, which offers a better performance profile than the Micron TLC that we've seen on similar drives.

You've long been able to customize folders in the Mac's Finder, but only with a lot of non-obvious fiddling. Now with macOS Tahoe, Apple has made it a lot simpler.


Maybe you have been using the Mac long enough to remember when third-party firms sold utilities that changed your folders into 3D. Or perhaps you've never given a folder a passing through beyond wondering where you saved it.

Whichever folder customizing camp you're in, do take a moment to see what Apple has added — and how it can benefit you.


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Apple's Craig Federighi explains why iPads won't run macOS anytime soon, even as iPadOS 26 brings them closer than ever.


In a new interview following WWDC 2025, software chief Craig Federighi clarified why Apple remains committed to keeping iPadOS and macOS separate, even as iPadOS 26 brings more Mac-like features to the tablet.

The latest update, iPadOS 26, introduces a floating menu bar, flexible app windowing, and support for more advanced keyboard shortcuts. These additions aim to make the iPad feel more like a Mac for those who want power-user tools.


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At long last, Apple has revealed everything we were waiting for in the iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26 releases. It's time to pick through what was tremendous — and what was not — on the AppleInsider Podcast.


It's the event we've been waiting for, but the question is whether it was the event we were waiting for. There have been very mixed reactions to this year's WWDC, but some of those reactions seem peculiar if you actually watched the keynote.

There's also detail from the event to pick over, including some surprising omissions by Apple. And also what we've learned from a few days of using the new beta software.


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Math fans can now spin, zoom, and explore complex equations in full 3D right on their iPad with iPadOS 26. Here's what it looks like.


With iPadOS 26, Apple is introducing interactive 3D graphing in Math Notes, making it easy to turn multivariable equations into dynamic, touchable visualizations. The feature builds on Math Notes, which first launched in iPadOS 18.

Users can enter equations with three variables and instantly generate 3D surface plots. The graphs respond to standard gestures, including pinch-to-zoom and drag-to-rotate, and work with either touch or Apple Pencil.


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Following a debut of 3DMark Steel Nomad Light on iPhone, the full 3D Mark testing suite has arrived on macOS for a native testing experience.


Released on Thursday, the Mac native version even in demo mode includes the Wild Life Extreme, Solar Bay, Steel Nomad, and Steel Nomad Light, some of which weren't in the iPhone version and only on Windows.

The native Mac version was developed because the company noted that one in six iOS results were being run on Mac. Notably, running an iOS application on a macOS device can impact the results, as iOS application maximum frame rates are limited to the system's display refresh rate.


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It's easy to over write a password. But, in macOS Tahoe, Apple has introduced a new feature to Passwords that can retrieve older passwords. Here's how it works.


The benefits of having one single place that you securely store your passwords are obvious, but there is also a problem. It means you also have one single place in which to make a mistake.

Most of the time, you probably leave a password alone for years, even though you shouldn't. But if, for instance, you have to login to a site and you're not on any of your own devices, you are quite likely to have no idea what your password is.


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Apple manufacturer Foxconn's iPhone exports to the States have risen from 50% of Indian production to 97%, as Apple tries to mitigate the impact of Trump's tariffs.


It was already reported in May 2025 that Foxconn had doubled its India to US exports of the iPhone. Despite Trump's telling Tim Cook to stop manufacturing in India, it remains the case that it's impossible to make iPhones in the US.

Even as Trump changes his "reciprocal" tariffs on a whim, it remains the case that he levies a lesser charge on Apple for importing from India than from China. Consequently, Apple has been rerouting its supply and distribution lines to minimize the impact of tariffs.


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Apple has added a lot of gloss to macOS Tahoe, but there are also five specific features that make a massive difference — once you know they're there, and once you know their limitations.


Don't knock the Liquid Glass visual changes that have come with macOS 26, because most of them do surface features that can be missed, and most just make it quicker and easier to use your Mac. But there are also five really key new features that make updating to macOS Tahoe essential — when it's out of beta testing.


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Apple Music Sing in tvOS 26 now supports singing into your iPhone karaoke style, plus there's a classic visualizer effect. Here's how it all works.


When Apple revealed the updated Apple Music Sing mode during the WWDC 2025 keynote, it seemed like a fairly straightforward feature update. However, after testing out the feature firsthand, it seems there's a lot more to it than just a mic feature.

After updating to tvOS 26, you should immediately notice a new app icon added to the Home Screen. It's an icon called "Sing," but all it does is launch Apple Music to the new Sing tab.


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Years after Apple shifted to Apple Silicon, and after an on-again, off-again effort by Valve, the company has finally issued a beta version of the Steam client.


There have been Apple Silicon games on Steam for a long time. But, only now, five years after Apple's technology debut, is Steam finally hitting the endgame on a native client.

The latest beta, published late Thursday, has made the Steam Client and Steam Helper Universal apps.


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When London police wouldn't recover a stolen car despite an AirTag giving its location, the owners say they tracked it down and stole it back for themselves.


The couple in London were lucky in so many ways, starting with how their car was nine minutes away — when previously stolen vehicles have surfaced across the globe. But according to BBC News, they were also unlucky in the response they got from the Metropolitan Police.

When Mia Forbes Pirie and husband Mark Simpson of Hammersmith, found that their $57,000 Jaguar E-Pace care was gone, they called the police. Reportedly, they got only what they described as a "vague" response about maybe sending a patrol car out, and probably telling them if they ever found anything.


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There has been a lot of negativity surrounding two upcoming PlayStation live-service games in the past month – Bungie's Marathon and Haven Studio's Fairgames. There have been rumours of both delays and cancellations, but PlayStation's CEO is looking to put those rumours to rest. 

Sony's annual business presentation took place this week and included updates from PlayStation CEO, Hermen Hulst (via Eurogamer). Despite recent negativity surrounding Marathon, due to Bungie falling into yet another plagiarism scandal, Hulst says that PlayStation looks “forward to showcasing” the game's progress.

Marathon was notably not part of Sony's recent State of Play stream last week. However, the game is still being advertised as releasing in September, which would mean that marketing will need to ramp up soon.

Haven Studios has also come into the crosshairs recently. The studio's founder, Jade Raymond, suddenly left the company. Around that same time, reports emerged of a recent Fairgames playtest that left developers worried for the future of the project.

Hulst remains positive about the game's outlook though. Fairgames is a new co-operative heist game and given that Payday 3 flopped, there is a gap in the market waiting to be filled. As of now, the game is still on track to release in 2026. It is unclear if the game will carry a premium price tag or if it will go free to play.

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We have known for a while now that the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake would include the Snake vs Monkey mode, but only on PlayStation consoles. Now, Xbox has its own alternative – Bomberman. 

The reason behind the Snake vs Monkey mode's exclusivity is simply, it uses characters from Ape Escape, which is owned by PlayStation. However, Microsoft was able to work out an alternative for Xbox gamers. Now, the Xbox version of Metal Gear Solid Delta will include a mini game based on Bomberman.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is due to release for Xbox Series X/S, PC and PS5 on the 28th of August, so we've had a long road to release since the game's initial announcement. It is unclear which mini game, if any, will appear in the PC version of the remake.

There have been no announcements for Metal Gear Solid Delta on the Nintendo Switch 2. However, the console is brand new, so there is plenty of time for that to change.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake? Which platform will you be playing it on? 

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In recent years, major publishers have made a push for more accessibility features in games. Nowadays, most major titles come with a set of features designed to make the game playable for those with various disabilities. Now, Valve is updating the Steam Store to allow users to easily find these games. 

The new accessibility features have now rolled out on the Steam Store. Moving forward, users can filter through the store by accessibility feature. You can be quite narrow in your search as well, filtering for games that are playable without timed input, or games with color blind settings.

Valve notes in its announcement post to that over 5000 games have been updated on the store to now include accessibility feature tags, and more developers are updating their store pages every day.

KitGuru Says: The Steam Store is constantly improving, and huge strides have been made when it comes to search functionality, filters and recommendations. 

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Despite relatively little public fanfare, Bethesda’s MMO-like experiences – Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls Online – have both continued to grow steadily over the years. More than a decade on from ESO’s release (and 6 years since FO76), both titles are sitting comfortably around 25 million players each.

In an interview conducted by Insider-Gaming, Bethesda Game Studios’ Jon Rush and Bill LaCoste spoke on the ongoing success of Fallout 76, revealing that since its launch back in late 2018, the game has managed to exceed 23 million players in total. Previous figures put the game at 21 million back in November of last year.

In a similar vein, a recent trailer for the latest update to The Elder Scrolls Online confirmed that it had now reached a new milestone of 26 million players (compared to 25 million in October of last year).

Of course, while impressive figures, with both titles being live service in nature, the number of active players matter more so than total accounts – especially as both ESO and FO76 are on Xbox Game Pass.

Still, while perhaps not the single player RPG experiences which many Fallout and Elder Scrolls fans have been waiting for, it appears as though both Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls Online continue to find a dedicated audience of players.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Bethesda’s MMO offerings? Have you given either title a chance? Let us know down below.

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For years, Microsoft had been talking up the idea of releasing a dedicated handheld Xbox of sorts, with the company officially confirming such a device was in the works last year. Since then, insiders claimed that the device had been sidelined for now, with focus shifting toward improving Windows for gaming. With the ROG Xbox Ally having now been announced, it appears as though all plans for the internally-developed console have been cancelled.

Following the reports a couple weeks ago by Windows Central which claimed that “Xbox's first-party handheld has been sidelined (for now), as Microsoft doubles down on [ROG Xbox Ally] and Windows 11 PC gaming optimization,” new leaks have surfaced, stating that the handheld has now been cancelled entirely.

According to known industry insider Tom Warren via The Verge (paywalled), the recently sidelined internally-developed Xbox handheld has reportedly been “essentially canceled as the company focuses on Xbox's new software platform.”

No reason was given for the cancellation, but according to the report, Microsoft is planning to further develop its partnership with hardware manufacturers – suggesting that “we'll see next-gen Xbox hardware from Microsoft, but I also strongly believe we'll see multiple devices from PC makers like Asus that will also be considered next-gen Xbox consoles.”

Following generations of relatively standard console release strategies, Xbox seems to be throwing the entire guidebook out the window. It will be interesting to see if and how this shakes up the industry.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the ROG Xbox Ally? Were you looking forward to the Microsoft-developed handheld? Will Microsoft ever make their own Xbox hardware again? Let us know down below.

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Released over a decade following its first entry, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 launched in September of last year to a wave of success; both critically and commercially. As we continue through 2025, it seems as though momentum for the title has not slowed down – having now reached a sales milestone of 7 million players.

Taking to BlueSky to make the announcement, the official Focus Entertainment page shared the following:

“Here’s another big milestone that fills us with gratitude: 7 million players on #SpaceMarine2. On this occasion we want to thank each Space Marine out there for their unwavering support. Thank you (7M times).”

As mentioned, Space Marine 2 officially launched in September of last year to pretty wide acclaim. Since then, the game has continued to receive post-launch support, with the most recent update bringing the new PvE Siege Mode.

Warhammer games have been somewhat hit-or-miss historically due to its owners Games Workshop’s willingness to licence out the IP to various developers and publishers.

That said, with Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive have clearly hit the nail on the head. Hopefully the game continues to see further support – from both the developers and players alike.

KitGuru says: Are you one of the 7 million players? What do you think of the Siege update? What’s your favourite Warhammer sub-series? Let us know down below.

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Microsoft concluded its recent Xbox Games Showcase event with a lengthy deep-dive into the upcoming The Outer Worlds 2. While it appears to be a solid sequel to 2019’s AA affair, the game has seen some backlash for being the first in Microsoft’s new $80 push. Though unsurprising, the team at Obsidian have confirmed that the price was dictated by Microsoft, not them.

The recent Outer Worlds 2 showcase offered a ton of new details surrounding Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming RPG – touching on many of the sequel’s improvements, changes and additions.

That said, given the fact that the first entry in the series launched back in 2019 for the now-relatively cheap price point of $60, the increase to $80 for the sequel has given some fans pause.

In an interview conducted by GamesRadar+ during Summer Game Fest however, the director for The Outer Worlds 2 spoke on the pricing decision, clarifying:

“We're a game developer. We love to make games. We don't set the prices for our games. Like, personally, as a game developer, I wish everybody could play my game, because that's what I want out of this whole thing. But for the reasons and so like, why the $79.99 price point, you'd have to honestly talk to the Xbox folks.”

While this was known by most already, it is interesting to see the game’s director outright state this fact.

The discussion surrounding video games and their value is a rather complicated one, especially with different publishers having their own metric for what price a game should be. That said, hopefully the surprising price tag for The Outer Worlds 2 does not ultimately lead to lower-than-expected sales.

It will be interesting to see what Game Pass numbers wind up looking like when the game launches later this year.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the $80 price tag? Can The Outer Worlds 2 justify it? Can Microsoft justify it? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Apple executives are keeping silent about future Apple Intelligence plans, but a new rumor suggests the 2026 release of contextual Siri is just the start on a road to chatbots and always-on assistants.


It's been a tough year for Apple's public image as it overpromised on AI features and has been seen as perpetually behind in the AI race — even though it insists it isn't. The Apple Intelligence delays have resulted in product delays too, as the rumored Home Hub will have to wait for a better Siri.

However, these delays and setbacks haven't affected Apple's initiative to improve its AI offerings. According to Bloomberg, there are several plans for the future of Apple Intelligence, though it seems there are internal arguments around how and when they will be ready.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple is rolling out a slew of new features for CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra in iOS 26. Here's what you can expect in the fall when the new operating systems ship.


As with Apple's other platforms, CarPlay is getting a fresh coat of paint with iOS 26. The new Liquid Glass UI touches all parts of the CarPlay appearance.

Newly introduced elements now match their iOS counterparts, complete with glass-like depth. They don't have the same moving specular highlights, though.


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Apple is making it easier for iPhone owners to add their own custom ringtones, but the change in iOS 26 is only a slight improvement versus iOS 18.


Adding ringtones to the iPhone is almost always an investment in time or money. Apple really wants its users to buy new tones via the Tone Store, charging for brief snatches of music from popular musical artists.

The alternative is to spend time and effort creating your own custom ringtones. We have written guides about it before, with it requiring the user to make an audio file that lasts up to 30 seconds in Garageband, exporting as a ringtone, then adding it to their iPhone's ringtone list.


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Score an upgraded M2 iPad Air at up to $400 off with blowout deals on Amazon.


Expercom via its Amazon storefront is clearing out iPad Air inventory, with last-gen M2 models up to $400 off. Whether you want Wi-Fi + Cellular functionality, extra storage — or both — there are steep discounts available.

Save up to $400 instantly


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The iOS 26 Lock Screen uses Spatial Photos for wallpapers and lets you stretch the clock using Liquid Glass. It's a big change, and a welcome one.


Apple's Lock Screen customization options have improved over the years, and iOS 26 is no exception. Users can personalize their Lock Screen even more, thanks to a few new elements.

In iOS 18, this involved allowing users to switch out the Haptic Touch buttons for other shortcuts, but this time it's all about 3D wallpaper and Liquid Glass.


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Apple is stepping up its fight against unwanted calls and messages in iOS 26 with smarter voicemail reporting. Here's how it works.


The most visible change is a new option in the Phone app that lets users report spam voicemails directly to Apple. If you get a voicemail from an unknown number, tapping on the message now reveals a "Report Spam" button.

You can choose to report it and keep the voicemail or report it and delete it. Either way, the message is flagged and sent to Apple for review.


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Weeks after researchers raised red flags, the U.S. App Store still features VPNs that hide their Chinese ownership and could be routing user data straight into Beijing's hands.


More than six weeks after researchers raised the alarm, Apple and Google are still letting VPN apps with ties to Chinese companies remain in their U.S. app stores. Most of these apps don't disclose who owns them.

Some are linked to a Chinese cybersecurity firm under U.S. sanctions. And both tech giants are still taking a cut of the profits.


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As part of making the iPad as powerful as the Mac, Apple has migrated Preview to iPadOS. Here's how it stands in iPadOS 26 versus macOS Tahoe.


Mac users will be extremely familiar with the basic idea of the Preview app. In essence, if you have a PDF file, a document, or an image that you want to check out, it can be opened using Preview and quickly viewed.

This gave Mac users a lightweight app that didn't necessarily require the opening of other tools like Photoshop, or even needing to install an app to read PDF files.


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Anker is recalling select PowerCore 10000 power banks sold in the U.S. due to a battery defect that could cause overheating, melting, or fire. Here's how to get a refund.


On Thursday, Anker issued a recall for certain Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks due to a potential fire risk. These units were sold in the U.S. between June 2016 and December 2022 under the model number A1263.

The issue stems from defective lithium-ion batteries that may overheat, posing risks of melting, smoke, or fire. Customers who own a PowerBank 10000 are urged to stop using it immediately and check to see if their device is affected by following the steps below:


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With a solid EFI, overclocking support, plenty of SSD and VRM cooling and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for less than $300, does this attractive white board have what's needed to offer a premium home for your Arrow Lake CPU?

If you want affordable PCIe 5.0 storage, for your desktop or PS5 then ADATA's XPG Mars 980 Blade is worth considering.  TweakTown rated it at just over 14,000 MB/s sequential read and…

Patch Tuesday seemed to go without a hitch, until it hit players of online games like Elder Rings, Fortnite and Apex Legends.  They were seeing BSODs which lead to what was apparently…

At the Advancing AI event, currently underway in San Jose, California, CEO Dr. Lisa Su, along with an array of company execs and partners, disclosed AMD’s latest integrated AI platform vision and unveiled new rack-scale AI systems, in additional to details regarding its forthcoming Instinct MI350 series AI accelerators, Pensando Pollara...

Apple has shown off just how fast users can send features and add Reminders with macOS Tahoe's Quick Keys — but using them and setting them up takes a few steps.


There's no ignoring that Apple's updates to Spotlight in macOS Tahoe are familiar to users of apps like Raycast and Alfred. But there's also no denying that the new features are very useful — and also fast.

Chief amongst those, in Spotlight at least, is the new addition of Quick Keys. The idea is that when you commonly repeat the same task, you can set it up so that you just type a couple of letters to start it going.


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Apple is introducing a new tool for developers in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 that could make energy use smarter and more sustainable. Here's how.


The EnergyKit framework gives apps access to a personalized grid forecast. It shows when electricity is cleaner and, if users connect their utility account, potentially cheaper.

EnergyKit, part of Apple's environmental responsibility initiative, enables apps to support this effort from home devices. Designed for residential use, it targets common electricity demands like HVAC systems and electric vehicle charging.


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MSI has rolled out the new AGESA 1.2.0.3e BIOS update for its latest 800-series motherboards (AMD X870/E and B850), bringing several enhancements, including support for 256 GB memory and “future” CPUs.

According to Chi11eddog, this update introduces support for optimising high-density memory from Hynix, Micron, and Samsung. The new BIOS enables 64 GB RAM modules to run up to 6400MT/s across all four DIMM slots, effectively increasing the maximum supported memory capacity and speed to 256GB.

The update notes also mentioned that the new BIOS would introduce support for “future CPUs”, but it's unclear what these are. Kepler suggests that the updated BIOS incorporates support for AMD's upcoming Gorgon Point-based APU series, which is speculated to be a refresh or new stepping of the Strix Point series adapted for the AM5 socket. However, other sources, like westlake, don't agree with that, stating that Strix/Gorgon Point is not even mentioned in the AGESA update. Instead, they indicate support for new steps in the existing Raphael (Ryzen 7000) and Granite Ridge (Ryzen 9000) CPUs.

KitGuru says: AMD tends to support its CPU sockets for a long time, so the idea that there will be ‘future CPUs' for this platform isn't far-fetched. 

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Microsoft has rolled out its June 2025 security update for Windows 11, identified as KB5060999. This cumulative update integrates a series of enhancements, focusing on resolving persistent graphics and display-related issues.

As shared on Reddit, this update addresses problems within the Graphics Kernel that have led to certain games stalling or becoming unresponsive for Windows 11 version 24H2 users. It also tackles memory leaks and various display glitches that have impacted users, notably those equipped with Nvidia graphics cards. Users must note that these specific Graphics Kernel difficulties are exclusive to version 24H2. Therefore, users on 22H2 or 23H2 should remain unaffected by this particular problem. However, if you possess an Nvidia GPU and have experienced memory leaks or display anomalies with previous updates, this new patch is expected to provide a solution.

Microsoft is implementing a phased rollout for this update, following the identification of a compatibility issue affecting a limited number of devices. If your system falls into this category, Microsoft assures you will receive a revised version of the update with all June security fixes. For Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, the June 2025 update is already fully functional and broadly available. Users who don't immediately see the update in their Windows Update settings can manually check for updates or opt to “Get updates sooner” to accelerate the process.

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KitGuru says: Have you encountered graphic issues on Windows 11 24H2? Will you update the system ASAP, or will you wait a bit to see if there aren't other issues introduced with this update?

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Amazon's top $99 AirPods 4 deal is back as WWDC 2025 winds down, while AirPods Pro 2 have dipped to $169.


Amazon's best AirPods 4 price is back, with the earbuds falling to $99 after a 23% price drop. You can also pick up AirPods Pro 2 for $169, a discount of $80 off MSRP, with delivery by Father's Day to many locations with a Prime membership.

Grab AirPods from $99


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The latest version of Intel PresentMon brings some significant improvements, focusing on enhanced telemetry, improved FPS overlay, and better system compatibility.

Intel has added new telemetry data, including effective frequency, voltage regulator temperatures, and total board power. This provides users with a more comprehensive overview of their system's performance. Moreover, Presentmont 2.3.1 introduces new FPS overlay indicators and the ability to disable alpha blending, which can help improve measurement performance.

Another update is that PresentMon can now run without requiring administrator privileges. This change directly addresses the issue where Windows Defender would flag the software as a virus due to its attempts to access hardware information.  The full changelog for PresentMon 2.3.1 can be found below:

New Features

• Introduced three new FPS overlay indicators to provide a clearer picture of frame delivery behavior, especially in scenarios involving frame generation. FPS-Presents measures how often frames are presented to the GPU, while FPS-Display captures the rate at which frames are actually shown on screen. FPS-App typically matches FPS-Presents except in frame generation scenarios.
• Added the following GPU telemetry metrics (currently supported by Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs):
  • GPU Effective Frequency
  • GPU Voltage Regulator Temperature
  • GPU Memory Effective Bandwidth
  • GPU Overvoltage Percent
  • GPU Temperature Percent
  • GPU Power Percent
  • GPU Fan Speed Percent
  • GPU Card Power (total board power)
• Reintroduced support for several timing metrics in the CSV, including MsBetweenPresents, MsBetweenDisplayChange, MsInPresent, MsRenderPresentLatency, and MsUntilDisplayed. MsBetweenSimulationStart and MsPCLatency are also included in the schema but are currently disabled until underlying event support is enabled.
• Added CLI option to disable overlay alpha blending (reduces overlay impact on target present timing seen in some circumstances)
• Added support to PresentMon console application for detection of Hybrid Presents
• Increased default PresentMon circular buffer size to 2048 to be able to handle higher FPS applications. In addition added a command line parameter to be able to manually configure buffer size.
• Stabilized binary version compatibility of PresentMon API by deploying PresentMonAPI.dll side-by-side with the service and moving to a dynamic loading model
• Added Loader .dll + static import .lib to facilitate discovery and endpoint resolution of the PresentMon API
• Added ETL trimmer utility for trimming ETL files to a timestamp range and pruning unnecessary event types (source only, currently no binary distribution provided)

Experimental

• Added ability to inject executable code into the target process to cause a flash to be drawn in-game whenever the mouse is clicked (intended for use in conjunction with specialized optical measuring instruments)

Security and Lifecycle

• Re-engineered multi-process architecture to enable PresentMon to be run without Administrator privileges
• Improved security by ensuring that Chromium UI frontend runs at lowered integrity even when PresentMon is run elevated
• Upgraded frontend from Vue.js 2 (past end-of-life and unsupported) & Vuex => Vue.js 3 & Pinia

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Apple just gave the Share Sheet in iOS 26 a much-needed cleanup, and your thumbs will be thankful.


Apple has refined the iPhone share sheet in iOS 26, showing fewer actions up front to make the interface feel lighter and easier to use. Instead of hitting you with every possible option right away, it now presents a short, focused list tailored to what you're most likely to use.

You can still swipe up or tap "More" to reveal everything else. Nothing has been removed. But the default view feels calmer, less like a filing cabinet dumped onto your screen.


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Just Cause has been on ice since the release of Just Cause 4 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. As it turns out, Just Cause 5 was in development for a number of years, but it had been cancelled before it could be announced publicly. 

A former Just Cause 5 developer listed their work on the game on their LinkedIn profile. This was later publicised by MP1st, noting that the game had been in development at Sumo Digital between July 2021 and July 2023 before being cancelled.

The Just Cause games were primarily developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix, so it is unclear how Sumo Digital ended up involved with Just Cause 5. Perhaps there was a deal in place for Sumo Digital to co-develop and handle some publishing duties, like Embracer Group's current deal with Amazon Games for the next Tomb Raider title.

At any rate, the version of Just Cause 5 that was in development a few years ago will not be seeing the light of day. If the game does get made, a new set of developers will likely be starting the project over again from scratch.

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KitGuru Says: Much like Red Faction, I'm not sure there is much more you could do to improve on the theme park formula of the Just Cause games. An extended break, followed by a relaunch of the IP on next gen consoles might be the best way to go about bringing this series back. 

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