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We already know that the next-gen Xbox console isn’t locked to a single store, will use an AMD chip inside, and will maintain compatibility with an existing library of Xbox games. Now, Microsoft appears to be teasing that the next-gen Xbox will be some type of hybrid console and PC.Xbox president Sarah Bond sat down with Mashable this week to discuss the latest Xbox Ally X handheld, and dropped some vague hints about Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox console. When asked about rumors that the next-gen Xbox console will be more like a gaming PC, Bond appeared to agree. “I can tell…

Starting today, creators in YouTube’s Partner Program are getting access to a new AI detection feature that will allow them to find and report unauthorized uploads using their likeness. As shown in this video from YouTube, after verifying their identity, creators can review flagged videos in the Content Detection tab on YouTube Studio. If a video looks like unauthorized, AI-generated content, creators can submit a request for it to be removed.The first wave of eligible creators was notified via email this morning, and the feature will roll out to more creators over the next few months. YouTube warned early users…

The iPhone 17 series launched just over a month ago, but Adobe’s camera app Project Indigo still doesn’t support the latest iPhones — you can run it on an iPhone 12 Pro if you have one handy, but I can’t use it on the iPhone 17 Pro on my desk. The holdup seems to be due in part to trouble with the phone’s new selfie camera, according to a post on Adobe’s forum (spotted by a keen-eyed redditor). And although it seems the wait might be over soon, support for the selfie camera might not be available right away.Product manager…

Hello and welcome to Regulator.Of all the strange, unintended consequences stemming from major lawsuits, I never thought that the Trump administration’s power to force Apple to remove ICE-tracking mobile apps from its stores could have been connected to a legal battle over Fortnite V-Bucks.Yes, we are talking about the in-game digital currency that Fortnite players can use to buy taco hats and trending zoomer dance emotes for their avatars. Yes, they’re the ones you can purchase as gift cards at CVS for a 9-year-old’s emergency birthday gift. But at one point, they were the subject of two major lawsuits filed…

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If you’re a light sleeper who needs complete silence before dozing off, Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A30 are built for you. Luckily, right now, the wireless sleep buds are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $193.99 ($36 off), which is just shy of the price drop we saw during Amazon’s most recent Prime Day event. It’s a solid deal for anyone looking to get a head start on the holiday rush.The Sleep A30 are an ultra-low-profile pair of sleep earbuds with active noise cancellation and an adaptive masking system. Essentially, the case monitors and analyzes ambient sounds, while…

Last month, my colleague Liz Lopatto explained how a gummy bear battery bank was taking over the ultralight backpacking world. I’m talking full-grown, outdoorsy adults nerding out about gummy bear merch beating the battery pros at their own game!Liz and I quickly agreed: We should put it to the test. Could the gummy bear company truly have the best ultralight battery, and could I bring some hard data to prove it?I soon found out the gummy bear isn’t the one clear winner. If you’re looking for the ultralight champ… it’s complicated.The same day Liz published her story, I secured three…

After raising prices on Xbox consoles and subscriptions, Microsoft is now turning its attention to Xbox developers. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the company is significantly increasing the price of its Xbox Development Kit (XDK) — the custom hardware used by developers to build Xbox games.The current Xbox dev kit is moving from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33 percent jump in price. “The adjustment reflects macroeconomic developments,” says Microsoft in an announcement to Xbox developers, seen by The Verge. “We remain committed to providing high-quality tools and support for your development efforts.” I asked Microsoft to…

Apple is giving users the opportunity to tone down the Liquid Glass design in a forthcoming software release, after a mixed response to the transparent look of this year’s operating system update for smartphones, tablets and Mac computers. In the latest iOS 26.1 beta, Apple is adding the opportunity to choose between the default Clear look for Liquid Glass or a new Tinted option that “increases opacity and adds more control”. The current look is more transparent and shows more of the background behind buttons, but that hasn’t been met with completely positive feedback from iPhone, iPad and Mac users.…

Google announced several upgrades and new features coming to its Google Fi Wireless phone plans, including an update to web calls and messages with a new interface that now fully supports RCS messaging so you can share high-quality photos and videos in message threads, even when your phone isn’t nearby. That functionality is expected to be available in early December at no extra cost.Call quality is being improved, specifically when you’re talking to someone in a noisy environment where distracting background noises could make you harder to hear. In mid-November, Google Fi will start using Google AI to automatically filter…

Last year’s entry-level MacBook Pro was an impressive return to form for Apple’s Pro laptop. Between the M4 chip, increased RAM, improved webcam, and a third Thunderbolt 4 port, the most affordable MacBook Pro was also one of the best deals in Apple’s lineup.The M5 sequel is mostly a copy-paste of the same machine — an annual Madden NFL release in laptop form. But instead of a glorified roster update, you get a slightly faster chip and much faster storage, potentially speeding things up when working on big project files and cutting down on time looking at progress bars.That’s mostly…

Samsung is reportedly pivoting back to the homegrown Exynos series of chips for the entire forthcoming Galaxy S26 smartphone range, including the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra, and departing from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon silicon. However, it remains to be seen whether the company will deploy the new 2nm chipset in next-generation Galaxy S phones around the world, or whether the company will continue with current strategy of using Exynos here and Snapdragon there. The chip to power both the standard and Galaxy S26 Ultra is said to be the Exynos 2600 which, according to a report from Hankyung (via 9to5Google), is shaping…