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Saros — First Gameplay Reveal & PS5 Release Date Housemarque (Returnal, Resogun) opened PlayStation's State of Play with the first extended gameplay look at its new IP, Saros. The developer's first fully new project since joining PlayStation Studios in 2021, Saros stars Arjun Devraj (performance and voice by Rahul Kohli) and is set on the shape-shifting, eclipse-shadowed world of Carcosa. What we saw Third-person action with fast, projectile-heavy combat in the vein of Returnal. Arjun can activate a shield that deflects and redirects enemy projectiles to charge a power weapon. A revival mechanic gives Arjun a second chance after his first death, while deaths still play into progression. Highly polished visuals and atmospheric world design. Release date: March 20, 2026 — PlayStation 5 (PS5 Pro enhancements confirmed). Where to watch…

Try Meta Ray‑Ban Display at Meta Lab pop-ups — Demo Dates & Details Meta is opening temporary "Meta Lab" retail pop-ups so you can demo its new Meta Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses and the Meta Neural Band controller. The glasses are priced at about $799 and currently require an in-person demo and fitting to purchase. Key facts Product: Meta Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses (includes Meta Neural Band) Price: ~$799 (includes Neural Band) Display: small right-eye HUD; ~600×600 resolution, ~20° field of view (per Meta) Features: audio, camera, messaging, video calls, Meta AI assistance Meta Lab pop-up dates & locations Las Vegas — starting Oct 16 Los Angeles — starting Oct 24 New York — starting Nov 13 Bay Area — demos & purchases at the Burlingame Meta Store (rebranded as…

Blink Mini 2 two‑pack: Prime Big Deal Days — $35 (50% off) Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days brought a record-low price on the Blink Mini 2: a two‑pack for just $35 (about 50% off). This is a great budget pick if you want basic home monitoring without spending much. Key features 1080p HD video — clear daytime footage. Color night vision + built‑in LED spotlight — better low-light detail. Wider field of view than the previous Mini model. Two‑way audio — talk through Alexa‑enabled devices or the Blink app. Works with Alexa for voice control and routines. Person detection — distinguishes people from other movement (requires Blink Subscription Plan: $3/month or $30/year per device). Indoor vs outdoor use The Blink Mini 2 is designed primarily for indoor use. If you…

Prime Big Deal Days: Blink Mini 2 two‑pack $35 (50% off) — record low. 1080p, color night vision + LED spotlight, wider FOV, Alexa + 2‑way audio. Person detection needs Blink plan ($3/mo or $30/yr). Outdoor use needs ~$10 weather adapter. Black or white. Buy: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Blink+Mini+2&tag=f1rede-20 Thinking of grabbing one — where would you install it?

iPhone 17 Pro scratches: MagSafe 'material transfer' vs. real scratches Reports surfaced that some iPhone 17 Pro demo units showed surface marks and scratches shortly after launch. Apple told 9to5Mac that many of the visible circular marks on store demo units are not scratches but "material transfer" from worn MagSafe stands — removable by cleaning and solved by replacing old stands. That explanation doesn't cover all reports. Independent scratch tests (notably by JerryRigEverything) found the anodized aluminum camera bump and its sharp edges can chip or show small abrasions over time. iFixit's teardown also notes aluminum is less scratch-resistant than the titanium used in prior Pro frames. What this means for users Material-transfer marks in stores can often be cleaned off; Apple recommends replacing worn MagSafe stands. The iPhone 17…

Valve has rolled out a redesigned Steam Store menu after months of beta testing. The update — available on the standard Steam PC client, Steam Deck and Steam Mobile — focuses on making it easier to find games by streamlining navigation and improving search and recommendations. What’s changed Single top search/navigation bar replaces previous top/left menus for a cleaner layout. Grouped search filters (Top sellers, New releases, Discounts, etc.) collected in a colorful, easy-to-access menu. New "Categories" pull-down that tailors the feed using your top genres and suggested tags to surface similar games. Upgraded search suggestions: common searches and recently viewed/searched games now appear for faster discovery. Why it matters The store felt cluttered for many users; this redesign aims to make browsing and discovery smoother and more personalized. If…

NordVPN Review (2025) — Fast Speeds, Meshnet & Some UX Issues Short summary: NordVPN is an excellent, top‑five VPN overall. It delivers industry‑leading speeds, strong encryption with no DNS/WebRTC/IPv6 leaks in testing, and standout extras like Meshnet, NordWhisper and Threat Protection Pro. That said, its apps/UI need polish (inconsistent design, confusing FAQs) and we saw one streaming anomaly (a Nigeria server that didn’t change Netflix’s library). Findings at a glance Speed: Extremely fast — download drop averaged ~6.4% worldwide; upload and latency among the best. Security: No DNS/WebRTC/IPv6 leaks on tested servers; NordLynx, OpenVPN, IKEv2 supported; NordWhisper added for obfuscation. Features: Meshnet (device-to-device NordLynx tunnels), Threat Protection & Threat Protection Pro (antivirus-like scanning for paid tiers), specialty servers (Double VPN, Onion Over VPN), Dark Web Monitor, post-quantum option. UI/UX: Functional…

Microsoft 365 Copilot Adds Anthropic’s Claude (Opus 4.1) to Frontier Beta Microsoft has begun rolling out access to Anthropic’s Claude (Opus 4.1) for Microsoft 365 Copilot beta testers enrolled in the Frontier program. Claude is being integrated into Copilot’s Researcher and Copilot Studio, allowing testers to choose Anthropic models alongside OpenAI models. What’s new Claude Opus 4.1 is available as an optional LLM in Copilot’s Researcher tool and Copilot Studio agent development environment. Access is rolling out via the Frontier beta program and requires an opt-in to use Anthropic models. Microsoft emphasizes Copilot will continue to use OpenAI’s latest models as the primary engine for most experiences for now. How to try it Sign up for the Microsoft Frontier beta program and opt in to Anthropic access in the Copilot…

Apple TV+: Jessica Chastain criticizes postponement of The Savant premiere Apple has postponed the scheduled premiere of its Apple TV+ series The Savant, starring Jessica Chastain. According to reports, Apple said the decision followed "careful consideration," likely due to the show’s sensitive subject matter and recent real-world events. The premiere had been set for late September. Jessica Chastain’s responseChastain published a detailed statement on Instagram saying she’s "not aligned" with Apple’s choice to delay the release and called the postponement a mistake. While she expressed respect for Apple, she made clear she does not agree with the decision and voiced hope the series will be made available to audiences soon. About The SavantThe Savant is described as a thriller that follows an undercover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups to…

YouTube adds a “Hide” button to dismiss end-screen popups (per‑video) YouTube is testing a new Hide button that lets viewers dismiss end-screen popups at the end of videos. The button appears in the top-right corner of the player when end screens show up; tapping or clicking it removes the suggestions for the current video only, so you’ll need to hide them again for each new video. What changed Hide end screens: A per‑video Hide option lets viewers dismiss end‑screen popups so they can keep watching without on‑screen suggestions. Removed hover-to-subscribe on watermark: On desktop, the hover-to-subscribe action for the channel watermark has been removed (YouTube says it was redundant). Why it matters YouTube says these tweaks won’t prevent creators from adding end screens or watermarks, and the company estimates the…