GTA VI developer Rockstar hacked again — this time for ransom Hacking group ShinyHunters told Rockstar Games that it should "make the right decision" and not be "the next headline."

It looks like Rockstar Games has been hacked yet again. It's unclear if anything related to GTA VI is in the data breach, but I wouldn't be surprised. www.xda-developers.com/gta-vi-devel...

Microsoft's Windows 11 Copilot purge has already started Say goodbye to those annoying, unnecessary Copilot buttons

Windows 11's Copilot purge has started 🔥. www.xda-developers.com/microsofts-w...

Microsoft wants to fix Windows Insider by making it "simpler and more transparent" The tech giant wants to smooth out the rough edges of its early-access program.

Microsoft has a plan to fix Windows Insider. www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-wa...

Valve might replace some internal customer support with AI SteamGPT could soon tackle select customer support tickets and anti-cheat oversight

Valve could be working on an AI called SteamGPT (right now, it's only being used internally. www.xda-developers.com/valve-might-...

iPhone 17e review: The iPhone for your parents gets better In a world where the iPhone 17 exists, the iPhone 17e is more difficult to recommend.

The iPhone 17e isn't a bad phone, especially if you just want the cheapest new iPhone. It's just more difficult to recommend in a world where the far more complete iPhone 17 exists. www.xda-developers.com/iphone-17e-r...

This is the one feature I wouldn’t compromise on when buying a new TV Say goodbye to stuttering graphics and screen tearing.

If you're buying a TV and plan to use modern consoles on it, make sure it supports VRR. My latest for XDA. www.xda-developers.com/vrr-is-the-o...

Steam wants to end the FPS guessing game before you buy If you have a mid-range or lower-end gaming PC, this upcoming feature could be very useful.

This is a great feature that I'm surprised didn't already exist on Steam. Even with a high-end gaming PC, it would be nice to know how far I can push the frame rate of certain titles. www.xda-developers.com/steam-wants-...

Moving from the Switch 2 to the ROG Xbox Ally X is a bit jarring. I forgot how big the bezels on the 7-inch display are. I wish it featured an 8-inch display.

I still think Marathon's menu is an absolute mess, particularly with inventory management. I really like the game, but it's crazy how awkward it is to add mods to weapons. It's also weird how similar every implant looks, too.

Some Pixel owners report major boot issues after Google’s March Update The problem seems to affect the Pixel 6 all the way to the Pixel 10.

I'm pretty thankful I haven't encountered this issue (my Pixel 10 Pro seems fine after installing the March update). www.xda-developers.com/pixel-owners...

Microsoft plans to fix Windows 11’s unpredictable Start menu search If you often tap the Windows key to search, this is good news.

Windows 11's search is a mess (I really don't need web results), but it looks like Microsoft has a plan to fix that. www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-pl...

4 reasons the Pixel 10a is the only mid-range phone I recommend Google's latest mid-range offering is by far the best smartphone for most people.

I've been using the Pixel 10a for the past few weeks. It's the only mid-range smartphone I'd tell anyone to buy — nothing else really compares when it comes to its price tag and what you actually get. My latest story for XDA. www.xda-developers.com/reasons-the-...

This tool translates your thoughts into LinkedIn speak, and the results are horrifyingly accurate Thrilled to announce that LinkedIn speak is now an official language.

This tool is hilarious — it translates regular writing into horrible LinkedIn Speak. This is a great read. www.xda-developers.com/tool-transla...

Nvidia introduces new app feature designed to reduce game load times "Auto Shader Compilation" aims to get you into games more quickly.

I hate shaders, so this is great. www.xda-developers.com/nvidia-intro...

We spent most of the interview talking about the Dairy Queen on Queen St.

I'm thinking about installing ChromeOS Flex on my 2016 12-inch MacBook. It's still in great condition and I'd like to find a way to make it useful again www.xda-developers.com/google-wants...

This open-source wallpaper app makes my Windows 11 PC finally feel like it's truly mine I've always been a big fan of flashy desktop wallpapers.

Lively Wallpaper is a sort of silly Windows 11 wallpaper app, but I love it. Rain is one of my favorite backdrops I've ever used on a computer. www.xda-developers.com/lively-wallp...

Does it have room mapping? Did you ever give doing an entirely new map a try?

Gmail’s useful new AI inbox features will cost you $250 a month If you're constantly wading through never-ending emails, these AI feature might actually useful.

I'm still pretty hesitant to give AI access to this amount of my personal information. Also, it's $250 a month, lol. www.xda-developers.com/gmails-usefu...

Microsoft releases new Secure Boot certificate to strengthen system security If the Windows Security app displays a yellow marker, it's time to update.

If you have an older PC, this update is for you. www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-re...

Plex gets a fresh look on Fire TV — and a new paywall You'll now need to pay for a Plex Pass or Remote Watch Pass to stream remotely.

Plex's Fire TV redesign has finally dropped. www.xda-developers.com/plex-updated...

I have Marathon's graphics settings maxed out at 4K on my RTX 5090-powered gaming PC, and I get between 90-100fps. My monitor is 4K/144Hz, so as long as I'm kicking around 100fps, I'm cool. I figured I'd give DLSS set to Quality a try, but it doesn't change the frame rate at all.

I have no actual proof, but I swear all my iRobot vacuums have become incredibly stupid since the company was acquired.

Most expensive HDMI cables are a waste of money — but this one isn’t This fiber optic HDMI cable transmits video and audio with light instead of copper, resulting in zero signal loss over long distances

I have absolutely no reason to own a pricey fiber HDMI cable like this, but I really want one. I had no clue this was a thing. The swappable heads feature is really cool, too. www.xda-developers.com/most-expensi...

3 reasons Google's Pixel still feels unlike any other Android phone Whether it's the smartphone line's chilled-out design or its stripped-back UI, the Pixel remains unique in the Android space.

When it comes to Android, I've primarily been a Pixel user since 2016 — and I don't see that changing. www.xda-developers.com/reasons-goog...

Raspberry Pi prices just jumped again, and the memory crisis is to blame A new Raspberry Pi 4 with 3GB of RAM is being offered as a cheaper option.

The RAMpocalypse claims another victim. Raspberry Pi prices are going up across the board. www.xda-developers.com/raspberry-pi...

Microsoft teases Windows 11's vertical taskbar — then deletes the video It's unlikely this is the final version of the feature.

It's still wild to me that Windows 11 doesn't already let you shift the taskbar vertically. www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-te...

Google Pixel Review: The high-end Android you've been waiting for Google’s Pixel is exactly what the Android ecosystem needs to compete with the iPhone in the high-end smartphone space.

I just dug up this gem while working on a Pixel 10-related story. mobilesyrup.com/2016/10/18/p...

Your website’s April fools joke isn’t funny and is bad - just a reminder.

I’ve been testing Apple’s AirPods Max 2 for the past few days. So far, they’re very similar to the original AirPods Max, but with notably improved ANC, similar to the AirPods Pro 3. My review will be up on XDA next week.