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• Ultra Graphics Settings Are a Scam: Why High Is Good Enough, if Not Better, for Most Players

  Most games don’t actually need to be played at Ultra settings to look good. They don’t even need it to look great. To prove it, I turned down the settings in a bunch of great-looking games to see how much difference it really makes. Not only did I find it hard to spot any obvious visual difference in most of the games I tested, but performance went up dramatically and the smoother framerates were well worth the minimal sacrifice.

• Genki’s New High-End PC and Switch 2 Controller Has a Built-in Screen and Onboard OS

  Genki's new customizable controller has smashed its Kickstarter goal, packing in tons of high-end features like TMR sticks, adjustable triggers, and advanced haptics, as well as even more advanced tech like a full-blown operating system, complete with digital display, built into the controller itself. 

• Steam Frame Seems to Be On the Horizon as Unboxing and Setup Videos Leak Online

  After setup videos leaked online, Valve opted to push them out officially.

• What to Expect at IFA 2026: AI Is the Name of the Game

  Not just a trade show; more like a cultural playground.

• Google Pixel 11 Pro Review

  The Pixel 11 Pro isn’t a performance powerhouse nor does it reinvent the wheel with game-changing new features, but it’s a good phone all the same.

• The Best Pixel 11 Cases to Protect Your New Phone

  Pixelsnap your way into fall damage protection, with rugged, clear, and leather options for your new phone.

• Drakong’s New Attack on Titan-Themed Collectible Controllers Come in a Blind Box

  These cute, keychain-sized controllers look a bit like a pixelated NES controller paired with one of several characters from Attack on Titan, and will be available via a somewhat unconventional manner: a blind box.

• YouTube Reveals View Count Changes That Will Track Views The Instant Someone Hits Play on a Video

  YouTube has revealed a new view count update that will see videos accumulate views the instant someone hits play.

• GPU Swapping Spree Halted After Suspected Thieves Lose Power During Esports Hotel Heist

  They would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for that meddling electrician.

• Supreme’s 2026 Fall/Winter Collection Features a 24K Gold Analogue Pocket

  Streetwear brand Supreme has unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, and it features a collab with Analogue Pocket, the fantastic retro handheld that lets you play your Game Boy cartridges on FPGA-based hardware. Also in the collection is a Supreme-branded Dyson Vacuum, Kodak Super-8 Camera, and a galvanized steel mailbox, all bright red, of course.

• The Best Handheld Gaming PCs to Take Your Games on the Go

  Play your favorite PC, Steam, and Xbox games on the go with the best handheld gaming PCs.

• I Love Handhelds, but I’m Worried the RAM Crisis Is Going to Kill Them

  Handheld gaming PCs have been getting better every year, but with skyrocketing prices, they might not make much sense to either gamers or manufacturers.

• Satechi’s New Six-Port USB-C Desktop Charger Offers 240W of Power

• Made by Google 2026: Everything Announced

  Every year, Google holds the Made By Google event, where the company reveals its flagship mobile hardware for the next year. This time around, we already know the Pixel 11 is going to be there, but there are sure to be a few surprises up Google's sleeve.

• Reddit User Cuts Steam Machine Faceplates Out of Same Marble Michelangelo Used

  A Reddit user has made Steam Machine faceplates out of marble, and they're absolutely gorgeous. Luckily, you might be able to actually buy one.

• Twitch Now Trains Amazon's Generative AI Models on Your Channel by Default

  Twitch has rolled out a new "feature" that trains Amazon's generative AI content models on its users' channels. The setting can be disabled, but it's turned on by default.

• Nvidia's Price Increases Are Live, as RTX 5060 Ti Jumps to Over $800

• As If the RAM Crisis Wasn't Enough, Microsoft Is Raising the Price on Windows 11

• Valve Is Expanding SteamOS Support to More Handhelds, and I Hope It Keeps Growing

  Valve has added initial support for the Claw 8 EX AI+, along with some other ARM handhelds, and I hope it's just getting started.

• 'Expect Fake Messages': Valve Admits Steam Hardware Owners' Personal Data Likely Stolen

  Valve has begun notifying recent Steam hardware customers of a personal data breach that may have exposed their name, address, phone number and email.