2026-08-16

Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Nintendo Switch 2 edition could have been perfection — but unending menus left me burning with rage like Pyra

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2 should be the perfect way to play the game. It isn't. [...]

2026-08-16

Dolby says Dolby Vision 2 HDR should come to cheaper TVs than the original — and the basic version is less expensive to license than Dolby Vision 2 Max to achieve that

Dolby Vision 2 Max replaces Dolby Vision 1, while Dolby Vision 2 is meant for a new breed of budget TV — and Dolby says its the best-value picture upgrade that manufacturers can get. [...]

2026-08-16

Ukraine's new secret drone weapon could be this 25g antenna, capable of transmitting over an incredible range

Ukraine's BlueBird Tech unveils lightweight antenna for drones, monitoring equipment, measurement systems, and ground-based robotic platforms. [...]

2026-08-16

There's a sneaky way to watch UFC 330 for $1

We've found a sneaky way to stream UFC 330 virtually for free, as Islam Makhachev faces Ian Machado Garry and Mackenzie Dern meets Gillian Robertson. [...]

2026-08-16

I tested a cheap Dolby Atmos 5.1 soundbar system with real speakers — here’s where it impressed me, and where it fell short of the competition

The Ultimea Poseidon D60 is an affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar system, but it doesn’t come without a few trade-offs. [...]

2026-08-15

No space for bookshelf speakers? The Victrola Soundstage sits neatly under my turntable

The Victrola Soundstage is ideal for those who want to build their vinyl system up rather than out, with plenty of digital and analog connections for every kind of listener. [...]

2026-08-15

Nvidia halved its $250bn promise to OpenAI. Then it showed investors what it owns

Anissa Gardizy reported the cut for The Wall Street Journal on 14 August. Under the new proposed terms Nvidia would initially backstop only half of the 10GW project, and it would decide about the rest later. A deal could be signed as soon as this weekend. The Journal says Nvidia made the change to address […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-08-15

Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever

A new Apple documentary explores the life of Aziz “Zyzz” Shavershian, who rocketed to internet fame in an age before influencers, then died at age 22 in 2011. [...]

2026-08-15

Stripe is reportedly in talks to buy PayPal

Stripe and private equity firm Advent previously offered a deal PayPal didn't take, the Wall Street Journal says. Now, they're negotiating a new price. [...]