An Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage is disrupting multiple online gaming services, including ARC Raiders, Fortnite, Rocket League, and other Epic Games titles. According to Downdetector, a platform t… [+2415 chars]

An Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage is disrupting multiple online gaming services, including ARC Raiders, Fortnite, Rocket League

Hindustan Times

AWS servers down: ARC Raiders, Fortnite, Rocket League, Epic Games - Full list of games affected | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

And now I'm obsessed with the word "napkin"

Buzzfeed

26 Totally Bonkers Language Facts We Learned In 2025 That Feel Made Up - BuzzFeed

With the Pixel 9, Google introduced a new Panorama mode, and the latest Camera update brought it to the Pixel 8 series. 
It starts with an easy-to-follow UI that uses a series of dots and various pr… [+1336 chars]

With the Pixel 9, Google introduced a new Panorama mode, and the latest Camera update brought it to the Pixel 8 series.

9to5google.com

Pixel Camera brings Photo Sphere-esque Panorama mode to Pixel 8 - 9to5Google

Imaging technology has transformed how we observe the universefrom mapping distant galaxies with radio telescope arrays to unlocking microscopic details inside living cells. Yet despite decades of in… [+5516 chars]

Imaging technology has transformed how we observe the universe—from mapping distant galaxies with radio telescope arrays to unlocking microscopic details inside living cells. Yet despite decades of innovation, a fundamental barrier has persisted: capturing hi…

Phys.Org

New image sensor breaks optical limits - Phys.org

One of several common mistakes folks make when buying a new TV is investing in the wrong type of display for the room the TV will be in. Many OLED TVs have a tough time standing up against sunlight, … [+1210 chars]

OLED and QLED TVs show a significant difference in image contrast, color fidelity, and brightness. Choosing the right one depends on how you plan to use it.

OLED Vs. QLED TVs: What's The Difference? - bgr.com

On a Google support page, the company says it is rolling out a new option to let users change their email address even if it is an “@gmail.com” address.
For quite some time now, Google has allowed u… [+3385 chars]

Google says on a support page that it is "gradually rolling out" a new change allowing users to change their Gmail address.

Google says it is ‘gradually rolling out’ option to change your @gmail.com address - 9to5Google

Merry Christmas, Rivals!We're thrilled to announce the upcoming patch drops on December 25th, 2025, at 09:00:00 (UTC)
! No server downtime; just patch and play!Here's what's coming your way:
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Play for free Now! Get ready to Ignite the Battle with Marvel Rivals!

Marvelrivals.com

The Super Hero Team-based PVP Shooter - Marvel Rivals

Published December 24, 2025 10:21AM
The focus for the Velo Innovation of the Year is less on a specific product, although sometimes thats here too, and more of an idea. Think about a concept that fe… [+9064 chars]

From the radical Also TM-B e-bike to a new standard for tire valves, these are the six technologies that pushed the boundaries of cycling in 2025.

Outside

The Velo Best Innovations of 2025: From E-bikes to Valve Cores - Outside Magazine

The holiday season is upon us and the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond game is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch! To celebrate, My Nintendo offered some out-of-this-world rewards in Decem… [+5750 chars]

The holiday season is upon us and the Metroid Prime™ 4: Beyond game is available now on Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch! To celebrate, My Nintendo offered some out-of-this-world rewards in December. Please check them out and enjoy the holiday…

Nintendo.com

My Nintendo December Wrap-Up - News - Nintendo Official Site - Nintendo

ChromeOS 143 officially began its roll-out about a week ago, and much like the last few iterations, this release is decidedly “quiet” for the average consumer, focusing instead on deep-level administ… [+2894 chars]

ChromeOS 143 officially began its roll-out about a week ago, and much like the last few iterations, this release is decidedly "quiet" for the average consumer, focusing instead on deep-level administrative tweaks and enterprise tools. If you are like me, you …

Chrome Unboxed

ChromeOS 143 rolled out and you likely didn’t even notice it - Chrome Unboxed

Waymo appears to be testing adding Google’s Gemini AI chatbot to its robotaxis in an effort to integrate an AI assistant that would accompany riders and answer their queries, according to findings by… [+4060 chars]

Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer general knowledge questions, control certain in-cabin features, and more.

TechCrunch

Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis - TechCrunch

Less weight can be helpful, whether you want to maximize your car's zero-to-60 times and skidpad grip, or fit into an old pair of pants. And vehicle weight saving measures can be fairly dramatic, lik… [+1597 chars]

Lightweight wheels improve straight-line acceleration numbers, but where they make the biggest difference is around a track, when the lap times start adding up.

Jalopnik

This Test Shows The Limits Of Lightweight Wheels (But There Are Still Lessons Worth Learning) - Jalopnik

Tactical RPGs, or strategy RPGs, offer a completely different flavour of role-playing game, well-suited to those of us who like our RPGs to feel a little bit more like board games, or prefer games yo… [+20769 chars]

Timeextension.com

Best Tactical RPGs - 20 Turn-Based Strategy Classics You Should Play - Time Extension

This is the upcoming OnePlus Turbo while will be making its way to India fairly soon. This device is using the codename Prado and has some pretty beastly specs, particularly for a mid-range device. … [+3122 chars]

This is the upcoming OnePlus Turbo while will be making its way to India fairly soon. This device is using the codename 'Prado' and has some pretty

Android Headlines

Exclusive: OnePlus Turbo Leaks In Live Images With Massive 9,000mAh Battery and 144Hz Display - Android Headlines

With the end of 2025 near, the time has come to look back at the devices and accessories that Apple discontinued throughout the year.
Most of the products that were discontinued this year were simpl… [+3078 chars]

With the end of 2025 near, the time has come to look back at the devices and accessories that Apple discontinued throughout the year.   Most of the...

MacRumors

Apple Discontinued These 25 Products This Year - MacRumors

Lifehacker.com

10 Hacks Every Windows Power User Should Know - Lifehacker

Over the final three episodes of the first season of Pluribus, Manousos Oviedo makes a 50-day journey from Asunción, Paraguay, to Albuquerque, New Mexico. After receiving Carol Sturkas call to action… [+13729 chars]

The most pressing mysteries on Carol’s mind, and our minds, at the end of Season 1

The Ringer

Five Questions After the Finale of ‘Pluribus’ - The Ringer

On top of the environmental, political, and social toll AI has taken on the world, it’s also been linked to a severe mental health crisis in which users are spiraling into delusions and ending up com… [+2905 chars]

A woman working for a generative AI image startup says the tech led her into a manic bipolar episode, which triggered psychosis.

Futurism

Woman Suffers AI Psychosis After Obsessively Generating AI Images of Herself - Futurism

Whenever I tell people Im getting back into tapes, their faces immediately light up.
Theres a genuine excitement in peoples expressions these days when I mention physical media. Lately Ive been talk… [+7932 chars]

In the age of Spotify and AI slop, tapes remind us what we’re missing when we stop taking risks.

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