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My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting
A Wired writer trialled a new “more clear” slider in Apple’s iOS 27 public beta, which allows users to make the Liquid Glass interface even more transparent than its default setting. Liquid Glass, Apple’s translucent design overhaul, proved divisive when it launched in 2025, with critics citing poor text legibility, prompting Apple to make the…
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Framework’s premium laptop is shipping with less RAM
Framework has announced a “major and unfortunate” pricing update for its upcoming Laptop 13 Pro, affecting even customers who have already preordered the device. The company says the memory supplier it relies on has more than doubled its costs, forcing changes to RAM configurations and prices shortly before the laptop begins shipping. It is the…
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Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop
Lingverse, formerly known as Ling AI, has unveiled the iKairos, a wearable AI device it describes as a spiritual successor to Jibo, the endearing but short-lived social robot launched in 2014. Rather than reviving Jibo’s charm as a stationary companion robot, the iKairos is pitched as a camera-equipped gadget that observes its wearer and surroundings…
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Splatoon Raiders brings co-op raid combat to Switch 2
Nintendo has unveiled Splatoon Raiders, a new Switch 2 exclusive that departs sharply from the series’ trademark competitive turf-war format in favour of raid-based combat akin to looter-shooters such as Borderlands and Destiny. The game reworks the franchise’s core weapon system by decoupling sub-weapons from primary weapons, letting players mix and match freely, and introduces…
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10 Splatoon Raiders beginner tips to help you beat back the hordes in style
Polygon has published a beginner’s guide offering ten practical tips for Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo’s new spin-off that reworks the series’ familiar turf-war formula. Unlike mainline Splatoon games, sub-weapons are no longer tied to specific primary weapons, players can mix and match gear freely, and a small robot companion assists in battle, making weapon and gadget…
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Which gadget tank should you pick in Splatoon Raiders?
A Polygon guide advises players starting out in Splatoon Raiders on which of the three “gadget tanks” — speed, power or technical — to choose after their first few treasure raids. The choice matters because each tank shapes how players can approach combat and survive against waves of enemies, though the game does allow switching…
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All Gadgets in Splatoon Raiders – Best Gadgets to use
Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo’s new Switch 2 looter shooter, lets players customise their squid-ink warriors with “Gadgets” tied to different Ink Tanks, adding a strategic layer to its Salmonid-fighting raids familiar to fans of Borderlands or Destiny. Choosing the right combination matters because it shapes how effectively players can handle enemy waves, with more options unlocking…
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Check out this nifty 3D Playdate game demo
Game developer Cristina Ramos has shared a demo showing 3D gameplay running on the Playdate, the small yellow handheld console typically known for its minimalist, crank-operated games. The clip, posted to social media, defies expectations of what the device’s limited hardware was thought capable of, and highlights how developers continue to find inventive ways to…
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iOS code could reportedly let Apple cut off apps when users miss iPhone payments
Code discovered in an iOS 27 beta suggests Apple is building a system that could restrict a financed iPhone if the owner misses payments, according to 9to5Mac. The discovery follows a Bloomberg report earlier in the week that said Apple is preparing a new “Apple Upgrade” financing scheme allowing customers to lease devices, which would…
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Hollywood’s Favorite Ugg Slippers (To Never Wear on a Christopher Nolan Set)
Christopher Nolan has revealed that he bans Ugg boots and slippers from his film sets, telling Gayle King in a television interview that the footwear acts as a “signifier of modernity” that can pull actors out of character. The comment came amid the press cycle for his blockbuster “The Odyssey”, raising the image of Ancient…