Author: Michael Comaous
It’s always a risk betting on new video game hardware from a little-known company: what if game developers never show up? But the $50 Thumby Color, on sale this week, is an easier sell — the two-inch handheld is cute as a button, fits on your keychain, and lets aspiring programmers build and publish games right on the web, and I’m finding it so much easier to play than the tinier $30 original!Here’s my video comparing the two and showing off playable takes on Tetris, Connect 4, Minesweeper, Doom, Bust-A-Move, 2048, and more, as well as a cool 3D-printed watch…
LeapFrog has announced a new electronic learning system that swaps controllers for a camera. In fact, the LeapMove looks like an oversized, kid-friendly webcam, but is designed to connect to TVs like a console and get kids off the couch using educational games that require full-body movements to play. It’s reminiscent of the Xbox Kinect or the PlayStation 2’s EyeToy, but simpler and much cheaper than competitors’ products like the $249 Nex Playground.The LeapMove will be available through retailers including Target, Walmart, and Amazon for $69.99, and comes with 25 motion-based games designed for kids aged 4 to 7. It…
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. DJI Osmo 360: two-minute reviewThe DJI Osmo 360 is DJI’s long-awaited entry into the 360 camera game, and it lands with the kind of swagger and polish you’d expect from a brand that’s spent years perfecting its action-cam chops.It’s a slick, pocketable camera that blends design cues from rivals like the Insta360 X5 and GoPro Max: it’s square-bodied, dual-lens, dark grey, and built to withstand a beating – sort…
C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR Samsung TV users around the world are reporting that they are unable to load any apps. The company has reportedly acknowledged a potential service disruption. Some users report that holding down the power button to fully restart the TV might help resolve the issue. Samsung TVs seem to be facing a widespread issue where apps won’t load properly. The problem appears to be affecting users globally. A Reddit thread with over 700 comments shows that many Samsung TV owners are unable to use any apps on their TVs.According to users, most apps, including popular…
Agentic AI tools are being hired into businesses faster than we can fathom. They’re already helping shape workflows, influencing decisions, and generally assisting with the day-to-day running of a business. But without the right training, oversight, and integration, they risk becoming more of a liability to a business than a competitive advantage.Unlike generative AI tools, agentic AI tools are designed to act independently, by identifying tasks, making decisions, and taking actions without direct instruction. They’re built to think and act, not just respond: becoming actors in the workplace, participating in workflows, integrating across functions, and shaping outcomes.Mike AndersonSocial Links NavigationChief…
AGM Pad P2 Android tablet ZDNET’s key takeaways The AGM Pad P2 is available for $180 on Amazon.With a crisp display, solid mid-range performance, and decent battery life, it’s a solid budget Android option.The Pad P2’s included case is a bit flimsy, so you might want to purchase a third-party option. Many would say Android has a stranglehold on global market shares because of its inexpensive phones and tablets. Billions of people on the planet simply can’t afford the price tag of the latest Galaxy Tab Ultra or iPad Pro, and that’s where the more affordable Android options come into play.I’ve…
Tabletop gaming has always relied on the sale of physical items like books and miniatures, so that the companies that support these games can stay in business. At the same time, there’s a long tradition of tabletop players making their own stuff to use for playing at home, and in some cases even at events. However, with the advent of 3D printing, and especially cheap high-quality FDM printers, theres some controversy in these communities, and it’s not clear how it will be resolved. 3D Printing Is Changing Who Makes the Money Until 3D printers entered the mainstream, it had never…
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. NZXT Player PC (5070 Intel Edition): Two-minute reviewThe NZXT Player PC (5070 Intel Edition) is an ideal PC for the kind of gamer interested in building a gaming desktop, but finds picking parts and the process of assembly overwhelming. The price does reflect that, as you could conceivably save a few bucks doing everything yourself.That said, the NZXT Player PC (5070 Intel Edition) is a well-built and organized machine…
The UK government says it has “no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act” despite growing concernsThe laws are designed to make the internet a safer place, especially for children and vulnerable adultsMandatory age verification checks have been enforced since July 25, sparking concerns over web users’ digital rightsThe UK government says it has no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act, as opposition to it grows in the wake of the introduction of online age verification checks.A petition calling on the government to scrap the Act has amassed over 450,000 signatures in just a few days. While the Act…
This summer has seen some pretty catchy needle drops in movies, from Superman‘s Mighty Crabjoys to KPop Demon Hunters flash mob fandoms for Huntr/x and the Saja Boys. The latter Netflix release has reached not only Billboard music charts but also become the most streamed animated feature ever. With that in mind, we look back at our favorite fake bands’ best songs of the past 30 years. While half the list includes incredible recent music from hit movies, the other half (and our number one slot) nod at the songs that really propelled this particular niche in movies—think A Goofy Movie.…