From game-changing text diffusion models and cutting-edge AR glasses to AI videos with sound and virtual clothing try-ons, there was plenty of amazing tech to see during Google’s I/O keynote on Tuesday….
Month: May 2025
Nintendo Reveals ‘Silly Sketch’ of Mario Kart World Cow That Led to the Game’s Best New Character Becoming Playable
Nintendo has discussed Mario Kart World’s fan-favourite new character, Cow, and shown off the piece of concept art that secured her place in the game as a playable character. Speaking as part…
This Snapdragon-powered Surface Laptop 7 runs forever. Now it’s just $599
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop series is, in many ways, the pure, platonic ideal of a modern laptop…but it sure ain’t cheap. Even its latest “budget” models have left a lot to be desired,…
Score Samsung’s ultra-compact 128GB flash drive for only $15
Big things come in small packages, or so they say. That maybe isn’t always the case, but it sure is with the Samsung Fit Plus! This super-fast, super-tiny USB flash drive is…
Lies of P: Overture Wears its Bloodborne Inspiration Proudly on its Sleeve
In 2021, Round 8 and NEOWIZ announced Lies of P, a moody soulslike that answered the question that no one had thought to ask: What if Bloodborne was actually a Victorian reimagining…
Monster Train 2 Review
Monster Train 2 proves that there was no need to reinvent the wheels on the Boneshaker train in order to relight the fires of this outstanding deckbuilding roguelike. (Not that they ever…
Why Nintendo Redesigned Donkey Kong, According to Shigeru Miyamoto
Earlier this year, we received confirmation that Donkey Kong’s fresh new look wasn’t just for the Super Mario Bros. Movie. The Donkey Kong redesign was here to stay, per the character’s appearances…
Mario Kart World Began Development on Switch 1 and Suffered Performance Struggles, Until Switch 2 Delay Offered ‘Ray of Hope’
Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World was originally in development more than five years ago, solely for the original Nintendo Switch. However, Nintendo has said its development team struggled to get…
Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
Whether you’re after a budget-friendly option under $500, a powerful gaming rig, or a sleek ultrabook for work and travel, there are some fantastic deals out there right now. We’ve sifted through…
PNY CS2342 review: An awesome teeny-tiny SSD for your Steam Deck
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Lightning-fast with light loads Very affordable 2230 form-factor is suitable for smaller devices such as Steam Decks Cons Slows to 750MBps during very long writes PNY…