2+ hour, 42+ min ago (1032+ words) Flying with AYANEO NEXT II could be a headache, but its hardware makes Xbox Ally X look tame. I previously reported that AYANEO announced the NEXT II, its newest flagship handheld, with some truly insane specs and features that border on the ridiculous side. While the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and massive 9.06-inch OLED display with a super high refresh rate and resolution are impressive, it was really the 115Whr battery that made my eyes widen. The AYANEO NEXT II might have more impressive specs than the Xbox Ally X, but that battery could cause problems for anyone who wants to fly with this niche gaming device. AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Zen 5 Strix Halo 16-cores, 32-threads CPU, RDNA 3.5 Radeon 8060S integrated GPU) AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (Zen 5 8-core, 16-thread CPU, RDNA 3.5 Radeon 890M'integrated GPU) 1TB M.2 2280 SSD 9.06-inch OLED ('2,400 x 1,504) 16:10 7-inch FHD…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago (235+ words) Samuel Tolbert is a freelance writer covering gaming news, previews, reviews, interviews and different aspects of the gaming industry, specifically focusing on Xbox and PC gaming on Windows Central. You can find him on Bluesky "@samueltolbert.bsky.social. Here at last we arrive, with the final wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025 announced via Xbox Wire on Tuesday. - Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) - Ultimate, Premium, PC - Medieval Dynasty (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) - Essential - Monster Train 2 (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) - Premium - Spray Paint Simulator (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) - Ultimate, Premium, PC - Stellaris (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Windows PC) - Essential - World War Z: Aftermath (Xbox Series X|S,…...

7+ hour, 42+ min ago (1032+ words) Flying with AYANEO NEXT II could be a headache, but its hardware makes Xbox Ally X look tame. I previously reported that AYANEO announced the NEXT II, its newest flagship handheld, with some truly insane specs and features that border on the ridiculous side. While the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and massive 9.06-inch OLED display with a super high refresh rate and resolution are impressive, it was really the 115Whr battery that made my eyes widen. The AYANEO NEXT II might have more impressive specs than the Xbox Ally X, but that battery could cause problems for anyone who wants to fly with this niche gaming device. AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Zen 5 Strix Halo 16-cores, 32-threads CPU, RDNA 3.5 Radeon 8060S integrated GPU) AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (Zen 5 8-core, 16-thread CPU, RDNA 3.5 Radeon 890M'integrated GPU) 1TB M.2 2280 SSD 9.06-inch OLED ('2,400 x 1,504) 16:10 7-inch FHD…...

11+ hour, 32+ min ago (610+ words) Razer touted Wolverine V3 Pro and V3 Tournament Edition Xbox controllers with Hall Effect sticks, high polling rates, and remappable controls are on a 20% post-Cyber Monday discount 2025's Black Friday and Cyber Monday events are now over. However, that isn't stopping retailers from hosting discounts to help Xbox fans get the best Christmas gifts for their friends and family. Such is the case with Razer's critically-acclaimed Wolverine V3 Xbox controllers, which have procured some sweet 20% discounts. For a limited time, you can grab the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro for $159.99 at Amazon and the Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition for $75.99 at Amazon. Dominate PvE and PvP competitions with this premium-grade Xbox controller by Razer. It features Hall Effect Analog sticks, remappable buttons, reinforced durability, a polling rate of 1000Hz on PC, and more. Trade away wireless connection for a lower price and wire-only connections while keeping the…...

11+ hour, 32+ min ago (610+ words) Razer touted Wolverine V3 Pro and V3 Tournament Edition Xbox controllers with Hall Effect sticks, high polling rates, and remappable controls are on a 20% post-Cyber Monday discount 2025's Black Friday and Cyber Monday events are now over. However, that isn't stopping retailers from hosting discounts to help Xbox fans get the best Christmas gifts for their friends and family. Such is the case with Razer's critically-acclaimed Wolverine V3 Xbox controllers, which have procured some sweet 20% discounts. For a limited time, you can grab the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro for $159.99 at Amazon and the Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition for $75.99 at Amazon. Dominate PvE and PvP competitions with this premium-grade Xbox controller by Razer. It features Hall Effect Analog sticks, remappable buttons, reinforced durability, a polling rate of 1000Hz on PC, and more. Trade away wireless connection for a lower price and wire-only connections while keeping the…...

12+ hour, 38+ min ago (848+ words) Cyber Monday might be over, but some of Target's best deals are still live. Target's massive Cyber Monday sale has only really ended in name only, and I'm seeing countless hundreds of deals still live the day after the main event. Whether you missed out on shopping over the weekend, you have a few more gifts to buy, or you freed up some extra room in your budget, I found the 20 best deals still live for a little while longer at Target. Don't want any AI in your PC? This 16" Vivobook runs on an Intel Core i7-1355U CPU with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. The IPS display has an FHD+ resolution. HP's 14" convertible has an Intel Core 5 120U CPU, 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an FHD+ touch display. Great PC as long as you're OK with 8GB of RAM. A 16" convertible PC is versatile…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (578+ words) Great battery life, strong performance, and AI integration for an entry-level price are what make this Cyber Monday discount for the ASUS Vivobook 16 worth consideration Tech shoppers rejoice, for Cyber Monday is here, bringing with it a snowstorm of discounts for Copilot+ Laptops to make them affordable for everyday or commercial use. One lucky laptop that's been graced by Cyber Monday is the AI-accelerated, long-lasting ASUS Vivobook 16 (Quiet Blue edition), which is now on sale for $449.99 at Amazon after having its $799.99 MSRP cut by 44%. Get your schoolwork or office paperwork done before dinner with the ASUS Vivobook 16. This AI-empowered laptop features an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor with a Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS, 16-inch display (with 1920x1200 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate), 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and much more. The ASUS Vivobook 16 with the Quiet Blue finish comes packed with a…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (578+ words) Great battery life, strong performance, and AI integration for an entry-level price are what make this Cyber Monday discount for the ASUS Vivobook 16 worth consideration Tech shoppers rejoice, for Cyber Monday is here, bringing with it a snowstorm of discounts for Copilot+ Laptops to make them affordable for everyday or commercial use. One lucky laptop that's been graced by Cyber Monday is the AI-accelerated, long-lasting ASUS Vivobook 16 (Quiet Blue edition), which is now on sale for $449.99 at Amazon after having its $799.99 MSRP cut by 44%. Get your schoolwork or office paperwork done before dinner with the ASUS Vivobook 16. This AI-empowered laptop features an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor with a Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS, 16-inch display (with 1920x1200 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate), 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and much more. The ASUS Vivobook 16 with the Quiet Blue finish comes packed with a…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1427+ words) RAM prices are rising, laptop costs are next " here's how to beat the surge. Zac and Daniel tackle what the best Cyber Monday laptop deals are based on our expertise and what you are actually buying. Cyber Monday is in the final hours, but we've been watching the whole post-Thanksgiving sales event for days now, and we have some insight on what a) we think are the best deals and b) what you are all actually buying. So, we figured we'd do an impromptu live podcast earlier today to talk about it. Don't worry, you can skip to the parts you like with our crib notes and time stamps below! But basically, everything we're talking about here is the top 5 most popular deals on the site, measured via traffic (pageviews) and purchases (click throughs), so you are the best barometer for what's…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1022+ words) Cyber Monday is ending, so don't miss your chance to take advantage of the absolute best deals on tech and accessories at Best Buy. 2025 has been a complicated year, but many of us are still entering the holidays with hopeful and generous hearts. Whether the gifts are for you or anyone else in your life, saving money this Black Friday and Cyber Monday season can make or break everything. This year's sales season is rapidly ending, though, and it's taking the majority of the discounts with it. So, to help your holiday shopping plans, here are 12 of the absolute best deals on tech and accessories at Best Buy " but (seriously) don't wait, because all of these deals are ending in just a few hours. If you'd rather peruse all of the deals, you can check out the complete Cyber Monday…...