If there’s one thing nearly every developer loves to include in games, it’s secrets. Not every game has them, but most have at least a feweaster eggs,secret bosses, secret levels, or evensecret endingsthat give us more reasons to stay engrossed in their worlds. As much as we love extra challenges, sometimes we want a bit of an edge ourselves. Secret weapons are the best reward for going the extra mile in a game, whether it be taking on the mostdifficult challengeor solving a cryptic puzzle....

In March of 2016, Google’s DeepMind A.I. AlphaGo took on 18-time world champion Lee Sedol in a five match game of Go, a complex abstract strategy board game. AlphaGo won four out of five of the matches.DeepMind Thehistory of artificial intelligenceis as much marked by what computerscan’tdo as what they can. That’s not to say that the history of A.I. is a history of failure, but rather that, as a discipline, it has been driven forward in its quest for machine intelligence by a constant series of skeptical statements suggesting that “a computer will never [insert feat here]....

What does that name make you think of? Your answer is likely beige boxes, affordable laptops, or — if you’re a child of the ‘90s — the infamous ‘Dude, you’re getting a Dell!’ guy. Despite his best efforts, Dell spent most of its life as the very definition of dull. The company’s computers were affordable, practical, reliable, but never exciting. Not anymore.Dell’s XPS 13, our favorite laptop three years running, has redefined what people expect from a premium Windows-powered notebook – and its 2015 release was just the beginning....

Nvidia’s and AMD’s midrange cards are almost here: theRTX 4060 Tiand theRadeon RX 7600are both expected to launch within a month. Many people are hoping for a more affordable alternative to some of thebest graphics cards, but there’s a risk that these GPUs may turn out to be a disappointment. The reason lies in VRAM. We’ve already seen rumors about both the RX 7600 and the RTX 4060 Ti. It seems that the GPUs might make it in time for a May release, and even if not, they’ll be coming shortly after....

Looking to save on Apple tech? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up all the best AppleMemorial Day sales. The AirPods Pro, Apple Watch Series 3, Apple Watch Series 5, HomePod, the latest iPad 10.2 and iPad Pro, and Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are all on sale for as much as $100 below sticker price. There’s no telling how long theseApple dealswill last, though, so you better act fast before they’re gone....

Give your home theater setup better audio with the Klipsch Reference Series 5, which are on sale from Best Buy for only $299 following a $101 discount on their original price of $400. We’re not sure how much time you’ve got remaining to take advantage of this offer for these bookshelf speakers though, so if you’re interested, we highly recommend completing your purchase right now. Every moment that passes increases the risk of missing out on the savings, so stop hesitating and act fast....

Smart glasses are increasingly being pushed as thefuture of personal computing. But so far, an overwhelming majority have focused on aspects likesocial media sharing, pulling up AI agents, or media consumption.Solidddwants to push smart glasses into a challenging niche of medical science. At CES 2025, the New York City-based company introduced SolidddVision smart glasses. Soliddd claims these are “the first true vision correction for people living with vision loss due to macular degeneration....

TheSurface Pro 11represents Microsoft’s latest generation of its Windows tablet with a detachable keyboard. It’s become a less popular type of 2-in-1 laptop over the last few years, with the 360-degree convertible becoming the dominant form factor. Even so, Microsoft put together a new machine that leverages Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chipset for great performance and battery life, while retaining what’s always made the Surface Pro great. Asus has introduced a competitor, theProArt PZ13, which offers up some real competition....

Quick Links Untitled Boxing Gameis a wildly popular game inside ofRobloxthat lets players put on the gloves and step into the squared circle. Like any boxing story, whether fiction or real life, players can slowly progress the rankings. Players might want to use these June 2024 codes to get free money, spins, and cosmetics on the journey from boxing aspirant to heavyweight champion. Untitled Boxing GameinRobloxis just what it sounds like anentire fighting gamebuilt into the sandbox MMO....

Have you dreamed of outfitting your home with smart lights? Many people have, but outside of a few starter kits,many smart lightsare prohibitively expensive. Even $15 per bulb is outside the budget for a lot of people. The new Wyze Bulb Color is set to change that. These bulbs are affordably priced at $35 for a pack of four and packed with features. The Wyze Bulb Color has an impressive luminosity range, too....

Listening to music while working out is a great way to boost your mood and performance. If you don’t want the discomfort of over-earheadphonesor the hassle and restriction of wires to get in your way, you best stick totrue wireless earbuds. As a part of the Columbus Day weekend sale, Walmart isslashing the price of the Bose SoundSport Freefrom $249 down to $199. This deal applies to the black, midnight blue, and orange variants....

Warzone players plead for changes as even Verdansk can’t get them excited A Warzone poll showed fans aren’t as excited about Verdansk as you would think, and that boils down to the battle royale’s persistent problems. Cheating concerns and server performance issuesdrove Warzone players awayin Season 1. During December alone, Warzonelost over 102,000 players, totaling 32.6% of its player base on Steam. In response, Activisionrolled out a planto drastically improve Warzone in Season 2, starting on Jan 28....

As part ofCall of Duty: Warzone’sSeason 4 Reloaded, Activision has added a new limited-time mode called Titanium Trials. In correlation with the game’sTerminator Operators, the mode is supposed to evoke the feeling of being a cyborg, giving players much more armor than before, along with a myriad of other changes that set it apart from the regular battle royale mode. But how exactly does the mode work, which weapons work best, and how does it play differently?...