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The best Android game masterpiece just became free for millions of gamers
Devolver Digital’s mobile platformer Poinpy has returned to the iOS and Android app stores as a free download, a year after vanishing from both platforms. The game, created by Downwell director Ojiro Fumoto, originally launched as a Netflix exclusive but was pulled last year, becoming unplayable and highlighting the wider problem of mobile game preservation.…
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Google is making it easier to switch from iPhone to Android
Google has announced a new phone migration tool built into Android 17 that makes it easier for iPhone users to switch to Android, transferring more types of data wirelessly without needing a separate app. The move is aimed at lowering the barriers to switching smartphone ecosystems as Google looks to attract more iPhone owners over…
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Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with more RAM
Apple is reportedly developing an upgraded version of its budget MacBook Neo laptop, featuring a newer processor and increased memory, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move follows the current Neo’s strong sales performance and suggests Apple is keen to build on its success, though component shortages mean the refreshed model will likely be more…
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I still want Samsung’s discontinued Galaxy Z TriFold
Engadget’s Mat Smith argues that Samsung’s discontinued Galaxy Z TriFold remains more desirable than the new foldables unveiled at the company’s summer Unpacked event, which included the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, a redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Z Flip 8. The TriFold’s tablet-like 4:3 display offered a more practical shape than…
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Acer and Gigabyte will launch RTX Spark laptops too, but not before Microsoft and Co.
Acer and Gigabyte are among the PC makers preparing their own laptops built around Nvidia’s RTX Spark platform, though the article indicates they will not be first to market. Other manufacturers, including Microsoft, are expected to launch their versions before Acer’s and Gigabyte’s devices become available, suggesting a staggered rollout across the industry rather than…
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Surround sound speaker channel numbers explained: Bigger isn’t always better
Engadget explains how to read the numerical shorthand used to describe surround sound speaker systems, such as 5.1 or 7.1.2, ahead of buyers investing in home theatre setups. Understanding this notation matters because it helps shoppers match a system’s actual capabilities to their room size, budget and viewing habits, rather than assuming a higher channel…
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How Pokémon Go encouraged me to find wonder in the world
A Guardian writer marks Pokémon Go’s tenth anniversary by reflecting on how the augmented-reality game, which has been downloaded 800 million times across 150 countries and has seen a trillion Pokémon caught, reshaped their relationship with the outside world. Released in 2016, the game turned ordinary walks around the writer’s home town of Frome into…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: Which is the better buy?
Samsung and Motorola have released rival high-end flip phones within weeks of each other, giving foldable phone buyers a clear choice this summer. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 launched on 22 July 2026 at $1,200, while the Motorola Razr Ultra has been on sale since May at $1,500, and the two devices differ enough…
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Why USB-B never became as popular as USB-A or USB-C
The USB-B connector, introduced alongside USB-A in 1996, was never designed to replace its more familiar sibling but to serve a distinct purpose: connecting peripherals such as printers and external hard drives to host devices. Using two separate connector shapes prevented users from wrongly linking two host or two peripheral devices, and ensured cables could…
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Samsung’s newest foldable finally feels Ultra
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, its first foldable to carry the “Ultra” branding, at its July 2026 Unpacked event. The headline improvement is a new Flex Titanium display technology that all but eliminates the visible and tactile crease that has long affected foldable phones, matching a similar breakthrough Oppo recently achieved…