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

Nintendo has announced a new promotion for Switch Online in which it’s bringing back a series of icons that were released throughout the year.
Eight games will be featured in total. Super Mario Gala… [+677 chars]

Nintendo has announced a new promotion for Switch Online in which it’s bringing back a series of icons that were released throughout the year. Eight games will be featured in total. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, F-Zero 99, Kirby and the Forgotten…

Nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo bringing back various icons for 2025 releases - Nintendo Everything

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

Buzzfeed

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

Sony has long been the top dog in the full-frame mirrorless camera space, but the gap has closed dramatically in recent years. Did Sony do enough to stave off the competition in 2025? 
As a quick re… [+11692 chars]

Sony's engineering excellence was on full display in 2025.

PetaPixel

Sony in 2025: Sony Demonstrated its Engineering Excellence This Year - PetaPixel

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

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:
Times … [+3579 chars]

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

OnePlus has already confirmed its plans to launch a new “Turbo” series of devices, and a leak offers up a first look at the new design that’s… not really what we expected.
Recently, OnePlus announce… [+1254 chars]

OnePlus has already confirmed its plans to launch a new “Turbo” series of devices, and a leak offers up a...

OnePlus ‘Turbo’ certainly looks like a phone with a big battery in leaked images [Gallery] - 9to5Google

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

As part of my various end-of-year benchmarking comparison articles for looking at the performance evolution of Linux is a fresh look at the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite laptop experience when using Ub… [+3770 chars]

As part of my various end-of-year benchmarking comparison articles for looking at the performance evolution of Linux is a fresh look at the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite laptop experience when using Ubuntu 25.10 with the latest X1E Concept packages, which inclu…

Phoronix

Snapdragon X Elite Laptop Performance On Linux Ends 2025 Disappointing - Phoronix

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

Adam Breeden/ZDNET
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.
I've already told you the various uses of the USB ports that come standard on the back or side of any smart TV. In this arti… [+5557 chars]

Updating your TV's firmware can boost performance and fix bugs - even without internet.

ZDNet

Your TV's USB port has a forgotten feature that can revitalize an old system for free - ZDNET

<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul>
The discount might not be big enough to warrant the upgrade, but well let you make that call.
The discount might not be big enough to warrant the upgrade, but w… [+2999 chars]

Multiple retailers are now offering $100 off the PS5 Pro. Sony’s latest console features a larger GPU than the base PS5, enabling it to run games at higher resolutions.

The Verge

Sony’s souped-up PlayStation 5 Pro is $100 off for the rest of today - The Verge

Universal Audio has announced a Holiday giveaway in which you can choose a UAD plugin from a selection of 10 for free for Christmas 2025. 
Just in time for Christmas, the season of giving, UAD has l… [+1900 chars]

Universal Audio has announced a Holiday giveaway in which you can choose a UAD plugin from a selection of 10 for free for Christmas 2025.

NewsAPI News

Technology