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The 2026 iPad Mini is a terrific tiny tablet — for a big price

  • The new Mini brings a larger OLED screen and major performance upgrades.
  • Prices start at $699, the highest entry price for a Mini.
  • The reviewer calls it excellent but hard to recommend at this cost.

Apple’s 2026 iPad Mini is a substantial upgrade, with a larger OLED screen, a faster processor and a smaller, lighter, more durable design. The review describes it as the best Mini yet, but says its high price makes it difficult to recommend to anyone who is not already…

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Modders bring Steam Frame build of SteamOS and all of its translation layer goodness to Mac

  • FX Steam Launcher runs SteamOS in a virtual machine on Apple Silicon Macs.
  • Compatibility layers can run some Windows games, with macOS 26 needed for KosmicKrisp.
  • Tests showed strong frame rates, though at limited resolutions and with uneven results.

An open-source project called FX Steam Launcher brings a version of SteamOS to Apple Silicon Macs, offering access to Windows games through compatibility software including Proton 11 and FEX. It could broaden Mac gaming options, but SteamOS runs in a virtual machine and the setup depends on several…

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The Overwatch devs hear your complaints about skin distribution but concede that some cosmetics need to ‘support the actual bottom-line business’

  • Overwatch skins are unevenly distributed across its 54 heroes.
  • Popularity and sales affect which heroes get cosmetics.
  • Mythic releases also give less-served heroes a chance.

Overwatch developers say they hear players’ concerns that cosmetic skins are unevenly distributed across the game’s 54 heroes. Game director Aaron Keller says the team must balance giving characters new cosmetics with ensuring that the free-to-play game earns enough to keep being supported. Popular heroes and those with…

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The Division 2 Y8S3 Red Horizon Week 11 Manhunt HVT: Scout 11 solutions

  • Complete three Black Tusk Living World activities.
  • Reach Tier 5 and finish an invaded mission.
  • Activate the bounty and defeat Higgins to unlock the Climax.

The Division 2’s Red Horizon Week 11 manhunt is live, giving players access to the season’s Climax mission after they complete three tasks. The guide explains how to follow the clues and finish the activities needed to unlock it. Players must complete three Black Tusk Living World activities…

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Modern Warfare 4 reduces UAV Tower spawns in DMZ mode

  • UAV Towers now spawn less often and in random locations.
  • Deadtown still needs multiple towers for progression.
  • Sedative Inhaler duration has doubled to 120 seconds.

Infinity Ward has changed how UAV Towers appear in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s DMZ mode, reducing how easily players can track opponents across the map. Previously, every point of interest had a tower, allowing aggressive players to scan for enemy movements and set traps near extraction…

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Sony Commits to China Hero Project with Further Investment into Promising PS5 Games

  • Sony has renewed the China Hero Project for a fourth phase.
  • Three games are set to receive further $1 million investments.
  • The programme promotes Chinese games and offers temporary console exclusivity.

Sony has renewed its China Hero Project for a fourth phase, committing further investment to promising Chinese games for PS5. The programme also helps promote the titles internationally and offers temporary console exclusivity, supporting Sony’s effort to expand its presence in a market led largely by mobile and…

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My entire PC was shorting after I swapped my motherboard, and you’ll never believe why this simple USB hub fixed everything

  • A Rodecaster Duo’s USB power feature triggered PC crashes.
  • A USB hub stopped the motherboard and device from conflicting.
  • The recommended Rode hub costs £149.

After replacing a motherboard, a PC repeatedly crashed or became stuck in a boot cycle whenever the writer connected all their USB devices. The culprit was traced to a rare power feature in the Rodecaster Duo, showing how USB power negotiation between particular devices and motherboards can cause…

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Fan spends 40 hours turning the Catan board game into an incredible Halloween costume

  • A *Catan*-inspired costume took more than 40 hours to make.
  • Its creator spent 16 days crafting the outfit.
  • The Reddit post received 16,000 upvotes.

A fan turned *Catan* into a handmade Halloween costume, bringing the board game’s recognisable pieces into an elaborate outfit. The popular design is another sign of the game’s lasting influence, decades after its release. Creator atallel said the costume took more than 40 hours to make over 16…

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The worst Battlefield 6 map has just been fixed

  • Vegas Strip’s neutral vehicle spawn no longer gives teams an attack helicopter.
  • A slower transport helicopter is intended to be easier to counter.
  • The change follows player complaints about the map’s aircraft advantage.

DICE has changed a vehicle spawn on Battlefield 6’s Vegas Strip map after players complained that attack helicopters made matches frustrating. The neutral spawn will now provide a transport helicopter, reducing the threat from pilots who could attack with little risk among the map’s tall buildings. The map’s…

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All Treasure Hunt Gold cars in Fortnite and how to get them for free

  • Four Gold car models are available in the mini-season.
  • Find them in chests; they are very rare.
  • Vaults and spirit abilities can improve your odds.

Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini-season adds four Gold car models as rare rewards, giving players another set of items to collect. The cars are special versions of existing vehicle skins with a bright yellow appearance, and finding them depends largely on luck. As of the article’s writing, Gold cars…

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