Riot Games is working on a major overhaul of its flagship game League of Legends, a title played by more than 100 million people every month.
The upcoming version, internally called League Next, is … [+137 chars]

A refreshed version being called ‘League Next’ is planned for 2027

Bloomberg

Riot Has a Secret Plan to Remake Its ‘League of Legends’ Game - Bloomberg.com

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The OhSnap Snap Grip 5 is fantastic.
The OhSnap Snap Grip 5 is fantastic.
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In the war of double-sided magnetic phone grips, Syncwire and OhSnap Snap Grip 5 are the best I’ve tried.

The Verge

Oh snap, I have a new favorite phone grip - The Verge

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The platform is capping the amount of hashtags you can add to a post.
The platform is capping the amount of hashtags you can add to a post.
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Instagram will now cap hashtags to five per post, according to Instagram chief Adam Mosseri.

Instagram wants to limit hashtag spam - The Verge

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And only if they were made with Google AI.
And only if they were made with Google AI.
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Google launched a verification feature to its Gemini app that can check if a video was made using Google’s own AI.

Google’s Gemini app can check videos to see if they were made with Google AI - The Verge

Snow is falling, the chimney fire is blazing, and hot cocoa is brewing. Maybe that's happening for real in your life, or maybe you live in Florida like me and have to imagine these nice Winter scenar… [+951 chars]

Here are some of the best deals we've found during the Steam Winter Sale.

Gameinformer.com

The Best Steam Winter Sale Discounts On 2025 Games - Game Informer

App developers looking to launch their programs in ChatGPT can now submit them for review and potential publication, OpenAI said Wednesday. The company also introduced a new app directory within Chat… [+1220 chars]

OpenAI is looking to populate its flagship chatbot with a host of new user experiences.

TechCrunch

ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it’s open for business - TechCrunch

Santa Ragione's controversial horror game, Horses, has sold over 18,000 copies despite being deplatformed from Steam and Epic Games Store.
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Santa Ragione's controversial horror game, Horses, has sold over 18,000 copies despite being deplatformed from Steam an…

GamesIndustry.biz

Santa Ragione's provocative horror Horses sells 18,000 copies - but it may not be enough to save the studio - GamesIndustry.biz

Employees at Sony Group Corp.s Naughty Dog studio are working mandatory overtime to finish a demo for their next video game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, reviving an infamous workplace traditi… [+657 chars]

The Sony-owned gamemakers have been racing to hit a December deadline

Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’ - Bloomberg.com

Following yesterdays big launch, the Gemini app is adding a new way to prompt with Nano Banana by drawing or annotating directly on images. Additionally, SynthID now works on video.
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The Gemini app is adding a “new way to prompt with Nano Banana” by drawing or annotating directly on images.

9to5google.com

Gemini app now lets you edit with Nano Banana by drawing, detect AI videos - 9to5Google

After slowly building momentum over the past few years, stone dials exploded onto the watch scene in 2025. What started as a buzzy trend among luxury watchmakers was quickly emulated by mid-tier and … [+1049 chars]

Swedish boutique watchmaker Anders & Co. offers a classic stone dial dress watch in five variations at a price most watch fans can afford.

Gear Patrol

This $600 Dress Watch Dials in on the Year’s Hottest High-End Trends - Gear Patrol

There's less Harry Potter than you'd think.

GameSpot

Fortnite Winterfest 2025: Collabs, Cosmetics, Gameplay Changes, And Everything Else To Know - GameSpot

Days after his comments on AI ignited a firestorm, Larian Studios cofounder Swen Vincke has elaborated on the RPG maker’s current philosophy on the controversial technology, with plans for an AMA nex… [+3298 chars]

The Larian CEO has been facing backlash from angry fans

Kotaku

Baldur’s Gate 3 Director Says It Would Be ‘Irresponsible’ Not To Experiment With AI - Kotaku

Spotify changed the way we consume music, but it also changed the way brands engage with customers — particularly towards the end of the year.
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Some of you have been asking if Xbox is doing its own "Wrapped" this year, akin to Spotify. The answer is no, but there is good stuff on the horizon.

Windows Central

Where's the Spotify-style Xbox Wrapped for 2025? It's not coming this year, but there might be a good reason. - Windows Central

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Your motherboard may need a security update to keep playing Valorant.
Your motherboard may need a security update to keep playing Valorant.
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Riot Games says a security flaw in many recent motherboards could be exploited by cheaters undetected. Asus and MSI have released BIOS updates to address the issue.

Riot Games found a motherboard security flaw that helps PC cheaters - The Verge

The first shadows of the Void fall upon Azeroth as the Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update goes live January 20. Players can explore the new User Interface (UI) updates, experiment with new combat … [+5423 chars]

The first shadows of the Void fall upon Azeroth as the Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update goes live January 20. Players can explore the new User Interface (UI) updates, experiment with new combat design changes across all classes, walk the path of the Demo…

Blizzard.com

The Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update Goes Live January 20! - Blizzard News

Nominees for Suspension Product of the Year
Why it's nominatedÖhlins doesn't get quite as much exposure as the two biggest players in the suspension game, but they've consistently made stellar produ… [+3197 chars]

The best boingers of the year, and a clever suspension adjacent invention.

Pinkbike.com

Nominees for Suspension Product of the Year - Pinkbike

Like everyone else, I find air travel during the holidays to be incredibly stressful. From long security lines to unpredictable weather and flight delays, it's a lot. One perk of flying? Watching new… [+2915 chars]

Looking for a gift for the globe-trotter in your life? The AirFly Pro has been a game changer for me on flights.

CNET

I'm Giving This Handy Bluetooth Dongle to Every Traveler on My List This Year. Here's Why - CNET

Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has teased what's coming with the 1.7 update for Stardew Valley, such as a new farm type, more social stuff, and "lots more." In addition, the game's creator says we'll get… [+1389 chars]

Meanwhile, an update on the Switch 2 version should be coming soon.

Stardew Valley 1.7 Update Will Feature New Farm Type And "Lots More" - GameSpot

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After building dedicated apps for Metas Quest and other VR headsets, Atlas Obscura expands to HTCs Viverse platform.
After building dedicated apps for Metas Que… [+6324 chars]

The Obscura Society will be a virtual lounge that Atlas Obscura community members can visit to hang out with the help of 3D avatars, have voice chats, and explore places from the site’s massive catalog together.

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