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Lenovo’s SteamOS Legion Go S handheld will cost $50 more than expected
The SteamOS-powered version of Lenovo’s Legion Go S handheld gaming PC debuted at CES 2025 with a somewhat attractive $499.99 price tag. At that price, The Verge’s Sean Hollister considered it a true Steam Deck rival, wedged neatly between the cost of Valve’s $399 LCD and $549 OLED models. The handheld recently went up for preorder at Best Buy with…
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People with this bed type are most satisfied with their mattress — and it’s not what we expected
A new study is taking a peek under the covers to determine just how happy we are with our mattresses. Published in Frontiers, the Boston Mattress Satisfaction Questionnaire (BMSQ) is a step towards creating a definitive criteria for assessing mattress contentment. As studies continue to explore almost all aspects of rest, those behind the BMSQ argue that there’s little research…
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I Miss Sliding Keyboard Phones More Than I Ever Expected
Summary Physical keyboards on phones reduced typos with tactile feedback & accurate key spacing. Sliding keyboard phones allowed for more screen real estate without intrusive on-screen keyboards. Attempts to revive sliding keyboards failed due to high prices, performance issues, & design faults. Back in the day, sliding open a keyboard was practical, satisfying, and just plain cool. Nowadays, physical keyboards…
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iPhone SE 4 could be based on a much newer iPhone than expected — and have a different name
A recent post on social media has made some interesting claims about the upcoming iPhone SE 4, which is expected to be announced later today. We’re covering the announcement as it happens on our iPhone SE 4 live blog looking at all the last-minute rumors and leaks ahead of Apple’s big launch. The rumor mill has done a good job at assuring…
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iOS 18.3.1 Release Expected Within the Next Few Weeks
The first incremental update to Apple’s iOS 18.3 may drop next week, both 9to5Mac and MacRumors predict. Both sites monitor the devices used by their visitors to track waves of updates. It’s normal for Apple to release minor fixes after the launch of a new version, and iOS 18.3.1 is likely to include the same. However, the new release gained…
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‘People use it much more than we expected’: Sam Altman says OpenAI is ‘losing money’ despite launching $200 ChatGPT Pro subscription service
OpenAI is worried about its costs despite raising $20 billion in funding and growing to 300 million active users — and it’s all down to its popularity. That’s according to CEO Sam Altman, who earlier this month revealed the company was losing money on professional-level subscriptions despite them costing $200 a month. The company unveiled its professional tier in December…
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iPhone 17 Air might be even thinner than expected
Later this year, Apple is expected to mix up its smartphone lineup yet again with a new slim iPhone 17 Air rumored to be replacing the underperforming Plus handset (which itself replaced the poorly selling mini phone). To be the thinnest iPhone ever, it needs to be slimmer than the 6.9mm iPhone 6, and most recent rumors have suggested it’ll…
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CMA sets out plans for new digital markets regime – with Apple and Google expected to be first in its sights
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced plans for action as part of UK’s the new digital markets competition regime. Under the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act (DMCCA), which came into force on 1 January, the CMA will designate large organizations that hold a significant influence over a specific market with ‘Strategic Market Status’ (SMS). The CMA…
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I Tried Instagram on the Meta Quest 3S; It’s More Fun than I Expected
Key Takeaways Instagram in VR offers a fun, unique experience that comes packed with the headset. AR browsing on Meta Quest 3S can help limit screen time due to a higher barrier for entry. Instagram is seamlessly integrated into the 3S, but VR features won’t fully replace the usual methods. The Meta Quest 3S is a robust piece of hardware…
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Dress to Impress (DTI) Halloween Update: Release Date, Expected Content and More
Ah yes, we are finally in the time of Halloween, the one event where most Roblox games get a spooky twist. Besides all the spooks, today’s focus is the fashion game Dress to Impress is also getting the Halloween treatment. To introduce all the DTI players to the spookiness of October, developers have officially announced the first Dress to Impress…
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