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Finally, Minecraft’s Copper Age Update Arrives – Golems, New Gear & More

Finally, Minecraft’s Copper Age Update Arrives – Golems, New Gear & More

The Copper Age Update On September 30, 2025, Mojang officially “entered The Copper Age”, rolling out Game Drop 3 of 2025. Minecraft’s blog excitedly proclaims that players can now “express yourself in every shade of copper” as they use the versatile metal for tools, light sources, smart storage, and even lively mechanical companions known as copper golems Windowscentral. In its trademark tone, the developers say “this is the start of a new clonking era of creativity!” Windowscentral. In short, copper – an ore mostly used for decoration since its introduction – finally gets a wealth of new uses. This update
1 October 2025
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WWE INVADES CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE! Season 9 “Midnight Rumble” Release Time, New WWE Mode, Free Legendaries & How It Stacks Up vs Fortnite and PUBG

WWE INVADES CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE! Season 9 “Midnight Rumble” Release Time, New WWE Mode, Free Legendaries & How It Stacks Up vs Fortnite and PUBG

Key facts (read this first) The big picture Activision is leaning into spooky season and celebrity crossovers. Midnight Rumble is a Halloween‑heavy drop that also marks the first time The Undertaker and Alexa Bliss have appeared in any Call of Duty title, not just mobile. As Sports Business Journal summarized, it’s “their first time appearing on any version of Activision’s long‑lived shooter series.” Sports Business Journal The update lands Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. PT, and Activision’s preview lays out a season packed with a WWE limited‑time mode, multiple events with free legendaries, a new Mythic, and the return of fan‑favorite Halloween modes/maps alongside nighttime Battle Royale on Isolated. Call of Duty
28 September 2025
Xbox’s New Handheld Costs $1,000 – Why the ROG Ally X Has Gamers Talking

Xbox’s New Handheld Costs $1,000 – Why the ROG Ally X Has Gamers Talking

Xbox Joins the Handheld Gaming Race For the first time, Microsoft is officially putting the “Xbox” name on a handheld gaming device. In partnership with Asus’ Republic of Gamers division, Microsoft announced the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X – two portable gaming PCs that integrate tightly with the Xbox ecosystem. Unlike a traditional console, these devices are essentially mini Windows 11 PCs with gamepad controls, but they come pre-tuned for a console-like experience. Microsoft touts that you can “power on directly into the Xbox full screen experience”, a custom Windows interface optimized for handheld gaming news.xbox.com. In
26 September 2025
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Google Play Store’s AI-Powered Overhaul: Inside Google’s September 2025 Revamp of App Discovery and Gaming

Google Play Store’s AI-Powered Overhaul: Inside Google’s September 2025 Revamp of App Discovery and Gaming

Google’s Big Play Store Makeover – What’s New Google’s September 23, 2025 announcement (first reported by TechCrunch) details a host of new features designed to modernize the Play Store with artificial intelligence and a more engaging interface techcrunch.com. Below are the key new features and UX changes introduced: In summary, Google’s Play Store redesign introduces a rich mix of AI-driven personalization, integrated gaming services, and convenience features. From a more intuitive search experience to Netflix-like curated content feeds and an AI game assistant, the Play Store is evolving from a static app catalog into a dynamic platform tailored to each
23 September 2025
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Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 Frenzy and Record India Sales Apple’s latest iPhone 17 series officially hit stores worldwide on September 19, drawing long queues from New York to Mumbai apple.com. In India, crowds lined up outside Apple’s new flagship stores as the base iPhone 17, new “iPhone Air,” and high-end 17 Pro/Max models sold out instantly livemint.com. Pre-orders in India were about 10% higher than last year’s, and analysts say Apple is poised to surpass 5 million iPhones sold in Q3 2025, marking the 15th straight record quarter for iPhone sales in the country livemint.com livemint.com. “Apple, with its aspirational brand, is successfully riding
20 September 2025
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Logitech’s Pro X Superlight 2 Superstrike: The Game-Changing Haptic Wireless Mouse Every Pro Wants

Logitech’s Pro X Superlight 2 Superstrike: The Game-Changing Haptic Wireless Mouse Every Pro Wants

Haptic Clicks & Rapid Triggers: How “Superstrike” Tech Works Logitech’s new Superstrike technology is the headline feature of the Pro X Superlight 2, introducing an industry-first analog click system in a gaming mouse. Each main button uses inductive sensors (similar in principle to Hall-effect sensors) to detect click pressure and position, paired with real-time haptic feedback motors under the buttons pcgamer.com pcgamer.com. In essence, when you press down, a small motor kicks in to simulate the tactile “click” feel at the exact point of actuation you’ve configured. This solves the key challenge of analog switches in mice – preserving that crisp
18 September 2025
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Nvidia’s Unreleased GTX 2080 Ti Prototype – A More Powerful Turing Flagship That Never Launched

Nvidia’s Unreleased GTX 2080 Ti Prototype – A More Powerful Turing Flagship That Never Launched

Background: The RTX 2080 Ti and Turing’s Debut Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti in September 2018 as the flagship of its then-new Turing architecture. Priced around $1,199 at launch, the RTX 2080 Ti was the first consumer GPU to introduce real-time ray tracing and AI DLSS features, marking a major technological leap in graphics. According to Tom’s Hardware, it “was the flagship offering at that moment, bringing ray tracing to the masses for the first time” Tomshardware. The card featured 11 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and delivered the highest gaming performance of its generation, well ahead of any
17 September 2025
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Borderlands 4 PC Performance Uproar: Gamers Fume as Gearbox Boss Insists It’s “Pretty Damn Optimal”

Borderlands 4 PC Performance Uproar: Gamers Fume as Gearbox Boss Insists It’s “Pretty Damn Optimal”

The PC Performance Complaints: Low FPS, Stutters, and Crashes Borderlands 4’s much-anticipated release quickly turned sour for many PC players due to technical issues. Reports poured in about frame rates tanking well below 60 FPS even on powerful setups, along with frequent stutters and hitching during combat. In one test, an elite gaming rig (Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU with an RTX 5090 GPU) barely hit ~40 FPS on average at 4K max settings, and even crashed to desktop during a session pcgamer.com. Indoors or outdoors, the game struggled, prompting disappointment given the hardware involved pcgamer.com pcgamer.com. Early adopters described the PC version as “a
16 September 2025
PS6 Leak Bombshell: Modular Console, Handheld Surprise, and 2028 Release – Everything We Know So Far

PS6 Leak Bombshell: Modular Console, Handheld Surprise, and 2028 Release – Everything We Know So Far

Confirmed News & Official Hints (What We Do Know) In an official sense, Sony has not announced the PlayStation 6 – but there are plenty of clues that it’s deep in the works. For starters, Sony has proactively trademarked the names “PS6” through “PS10” in Japan, ensuring nobody else can snag those labels gamingbible.com. This is standard practice (they trademarked “PS4” seven years before its launch), so while it doesn’t tell us timing, it confirms Sony expects a PlayStation 6 (and beyond) to exist eventually gamingbible.com. Perhaps the biggest hint of PS6’s timing came from Sony’s own legal filings during
8 September 2025
Lenovo Legion Go 2: This $1,049 OLED Gaming Handheld Aims to Outclass Steam Deck & ROG Ally

Lenovo Legion Go 2: This $1,049 OLED Gaming Handheld Aims to Outclass Steam Deck & ROG Ally

Overview of the Lenovo Legion Go 2 Design & Display: The Legion Go 2 closely resembles its predecessor in form, retaining the 8.8-inch landscape screen and detachable controllers on the sides tomsguide.com. However, the display itself sees a major upgrade: it’s now an OLED panel (replacing the original’s LCD) with a crisp WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution and up to 144Hz variable refresh rate for ultra-smooth gameplay news.lenovo.com. The OLED screen produces vibrant colors, deep “inky” blacks and supports HDR TrueBlack 1000, making it arguably “the best handheld screen money can buy” according to one reviewer theverge.com. Interestingly, Lenovo lowered the resolution
5 September 2025
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2025 Streaming Wars: The Best Video, Music & Gaming Platforms Revealed

2025 Streaming Wars: The Best Video, Music & Gaming Platforms Revealed

Key Facts Video Streaming Platforms in 2025: Netflix vs. Disney+ vs. Prime Video (and More) Video streaming in 2025 is a mature but fiercely competitive market, now pivoting from breakneck growth to balancing profitability and subscriber satisfaction. Consumers have more choices than ever – the average American subscribes to nearly four streaming services – and the major players are refining their strategies. The “big three” global services are Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video, and Disney+, each with its own strengths: Regional and Niche Players: In the U.S., services like Hulu (which Disney now controls and is merging with Disney+ content) and
1 September 2025
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Xbox Ally X Review & Showdown: Microsoft’s Powerhouse Handheld Takes On Steam Deck OLED, Switch 2 & More

Xbox Ally X Review & Showdown: Microsoft’s Powerhouse Handheld Takes On Steam Deck OLED, Switch 2 & More

Specs Showdown: Xbox Ally X vs. The Competition Before diving into head-to-head comparisons, here’s a quick look at how the Ally X’s core specs compare: Next, we compare the Xbox Ally X against these contenders in key areas: Xbox Ally X vs. Steam Deck OLED Power vs. Platform: Valve’s Steam Deck (especially the refreshed OLED model) remains the Ally X’s most obvious competitor. Performance-wise, the Ally X handily outclasses the Steam Deck, thanks to a much newer CPU/GPU. The Deck’s custom AMD chip (Zen2 CPU, 8 older RDNA2 GPU units) can run last-gen games well, but struggles with recent AAA
27 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:04 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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