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Sony makes the “difficult decision” to raise PlayStation 5 prices in the US

Price hikes go into effect August 21; standard PS5 will now start at $550.

Google unveils Pixel 10 series with improved Tensor G5 chip and a boatload of AI

Google unveils Pixel 10 series with improved Tensor G5 chip and a boatload of AI

The Pixel 10 series arrives with a power upgrade but no SIM card slot.

Microsoft and Asus’ answers to SteamOS and the Steam Deck launch on October 16

Microsoft and Asus’ answers to SteamOS and the Steam Deck launch on October 16

ROG Xbox Ally runs a stripped-down Windows that isn’t publicly available (yet).

In Xcode 26, Apple shows first signs of offering ChatGPT alternatives

In Xcode 26, Apple shows first signs of offering ChatGPT alternatives

Claude support in Xcode heralds bigger moves across the ecosystem.

Raspberry Pi intros new 5-inch $40 touchscreen for your next weird project

Raspberry Pi intros new 5-inch $40 touchscreen for your next weird project

Officially supported dinky display works as a tiny all-in-one or smart home hub.

A question for the ages: IsThe Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfalla good game?

A question for the ages: IsThe Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfalla good game?

Revisiting the 1996 RPG exposes both genius and madness.

Ars Technica System Guide: Five sample PC builds, from $500 to $5,000

Ars Technica System Guide: Five sample PC builds, from $500 to $5,000

Despite everything, it’s still possible to build decent PCs for decent prices.

Tiny, removable “mini SSD” could eventually be a big deal for gaming handhelds

Tiny, removable “mini SSD” could eventually be a big deal for gaming handhelds

Fast, removable storage could be one way to address soaring game install sizes.

Is GPT-5 really worse than GPT-4o? Ars puts them to the test.

Is GPT-5 really worse than GPT-4o? Ars puts them to the test.

It’s OpenAI vs. OpenAI on everything from video game strategy to landing a 737.