In a carefully worded announcement on Monday, Apple said John Giannandrea, who has been the company’s AI chief since 2018, is “stepping down” to, well, not work at Apple anymore. He’ll stick around t… [+3880 chars]

His replacement is Amar Subramanya, a highly regarded Microsoft executive who spent 16 years at Google, most recently leading engineering for the Gemini Assistant. It's a savvy hire, given that Subramanya knows the competition intimately.

TechCrunch

Apple just named a new AI chief with Google and Microsoft expertise, as John Giannandrea steps down - TechCrunch

While the Black Friday sale on the PlayStation Store ends today, Sony has already launched a new sale to take its place: the “End of Year” sale, which is a lot earlier than expected.
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Sony has launched the PlayStation Store End of Year 2025 sale, bringing thousands of discounted items.

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PlayStation Store "End of Year" Sale Delivers Over 4,000 Discounted Items - MP1st

We're getting closer to the launch of the final major iOS update of the year, with Apple set to release iOS 26.2 in December. We've had three betas so far and are expecting a fourth beta or a release… [+4390 chars]

We're getting closer to the launch of the final major iOS update of the year, with Apple set to release iOS 26.2 in December. We've had three...

MacRumors

When Will Apple Release iOS 26.2? - MacRumors

Over the holiday weekend, Ayaneo announced the Next II, a Windows-based handheld gaming PC. It looks beefy, full-featured and, from here, a whole lot like an overpowered, probably very expensive Stea… [+1665 chars]

Ayaneo Announces a Monster of a New Gaming Handheld - IGN

From Software is very careful about setting expectations when it comes to the DLC expansions for its games, favoring the underpromise and overdeliver approach. This much is reflected in the messaging… [+23843 chars]

We played six hours of the DLC and spoke to the game's director to find out what's new.

GameSpot

Elden Ring Nightreign's Forsaken Hollows Has Reignited My Interest With Exciting Additions - GameSpot

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Apples flagship watch is its slimmest wearable yet, and its on sale in multiple configurations.
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The Apple Watch Series 11 is even cheaper than it was on Black Friday, with the 42mm base configuration selling for $329 ($70 off) at Amazon and other retailers.

The Verge

The Apple Watch Series 11 is $70 off, beating its Black Friday price - The Verge

An offline version of the free-to-playaction gameLET IT DIE is currently in production, publisher GungHo Online Entertainment and developer Supertrick Gamesannounced. 
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An offline version of the free-to-play action game LET IT DIE is currently in production, publisher GungHo Online Entertainment and developer Supertrick Games announced.

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LET IT DIE offline version announced - Gematsu

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Were unlikely to see prices this good on laptops from Apple, Microsoft, and others until the newer models arrive next year.
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Cyber Monday is almost over, and it’s likely your last chance of the year to save big on MacBooks, Windows laptops, and gaming machines — including Asus models.

Here are 25 great laptop deals you can still grab before Cyber Monday ends - The Verge

The AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds Drops to $149.99 for Cyber Monday - IGN

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the DualSense Wireless Controller – Genshin Impact Limited Edition. It will launch on January 21, 2026 for $84.99 / 84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480 in select mar… [+1048 chars]

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the DualSense Wireless Controller – Genshin Impact Limited Edition. It will launch on January 21, 2026 for $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480 in s…

DualSense Wireless Controller – Genshin Impact Limited Edition announced - Gematsu

The 2025 Cyber Monday sales are coming to an end tonight, and that means, more than anything, that all the deals that I've been bugging you about for over a week now will soon be gone. 
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Here's what's up for grabs now that PlayStation's official Cyber Monday 2025 sale is now live across all major retailers. This could be your last chance to save on consoles, games, accessories, and more.

As a PS5 Gamer, I’d Hate to Miss These PlayStation Cyber Monday Deals, and Time’s Almost Up - IGN

Netflix has updated its service so that it will no longer support casting a streaming video to a TV from a mobile device.
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The streaming giant quietly removed the feature that lets you control content on your TV screen using a mobile device. The company says the feature was not widely used.

Wired

Netflix Won’t Let You Cast Shows From Your Phone to Your TV Anymore - WIRED

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Most 256GB cards are slightly more expensive than Samsungs discounted option.
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Cyber Monday has brought a great deal on Switch 2 microSD Express cards, particularly Samsung’s Mario-themed model in the 256GB configuration.

You can double your Switch 2’s storage with Samsung’s $40 microSD Express card - The Verge

Tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, or MKBHD, announced on Monday that his phone wallpaper app Panels is shutting down.
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From the time Brownlee launched Panels in September 2024, the app struggled to find an audience of its own. "We knew it was niche … and ultimately, we weren't able to turn it into the vision I had," Marques Brownlee said.

MKBHD’s wallpaper app Panels is shutting down - TechCrunch

Arc Games is establishing itself as an independent publisher.
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Arc Games is establishing itself as an independent publisher.

GamesIndustry.biz

Arc Games is now an independent publisher - GamesIndustry.biz

Elden Ring Nightreign‘s first DLC, The Forsaken Hollows, is out later this week. Ahead of its release, publisher Bandai Namco spilled the beans on which of the roguelike multiplayer game’s field boss… [+2763 chars]

Bell Bearing Hunter's placement is raising questions

Kotaku

Nightreign Reveals Its Deadliest Field Boss And I Don't Believe It - Kotaku

CD Projekt Red says shift to Unreal Engine allows for more rapid development.

Ars Technica

After a Witcher -free decade, CDPR still promises three sequels in six years - Ars Technica

The Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks are happening again, but this time, the one currently circulating on the internet may actually be real--even if it doesn't include any new information or anything.
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The clips aren't long and reveal nothing we don't already know, but they could be real GTA 6 footage.

Despite Past Viral AI Fakes, This Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak Looks Real - GameSpot

Its back, tabletop fans. Both Amazon and Target are running a Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale on board games, many of which are already individually discounted for Cyber Monday. And these deals are stackable,… [+1726 chars]

Not only are lots of classic board games old and new in this "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" sale, but many of the prices are already marked down to begin with as well.

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