Adafruit’s QT Py ESP32 Pico is A Tiny Doom Playing Handheld
In the time honored tradition of testing all the things with Doom ports, Adafruit has released a demo video of their latest project. The QTPY ESP32 Pico is an itty bitty handheld game system, and of course it runs Doom. Is it the smallest device to.....»»
A tiny new plant species reaffirms the "miraculous" survival of Western Ecuador"s ravished biodiversity
A new 2-inch-high plant species has been discovered on the western Andean slopes of Ecuador in an area where scientists once believed a rich diversity of native plants and animals had been totally destroyed......»»
How tiny cracks lead to large-scale faults
The geological and topographical features that make up the world we live in are shaped in large part by faults and fractures in Earth's brittle crust. Faults arise from preexisting microscopic imperfections within rock. When the rock is subjected to.....»»
Microsoft Gaming CEO: “I think we should have a handheld, too”
More than just streaming, playing games locally "is really important" to Spencer. Enlarge / The "Xbox Series V" was a social media hoax, but the idea of a portable Xbox seems to still have legs inside Microsoft. (credit: Reddit).....»»
Doom: The Dark Ages launches next year, and Xbox is bringing it to PS5
Microsoft has announced Doom: The Dark Ages and it's going to be released next year. In a surprising move, Xbox is also putting the game on PlayStation......»»
I’m sorry in advance to all my future Marvel Rivals teammates
After playing a few rounds of Marvel Rivals at Summer Game Fest, we think we'll stick to its casual playlists......»»
Aquaculture overtakes wild fisheries for first time: UN report
Aquaculture is playing an increasingly important role in meeting the world's food needs, surpassing wild fisheries in aquatic animal production for the first time, according to a report published Friday......»»
A wave of new handhelds is arriving at the worst possible time
We just saw a frenzy of new handheld gaming PCs at Computex, but they're showing up at the worst possible time......»»
New Steam Deck competitor lets you easily swap in more RAM, storage
Adata embraces the CAMM2 memory standard for its intriguing handheld prototype. Enlarge / A slide-up screen is just one of the novel features for Adata's Steam Deck clone. (credit: RetroHandhelds) For PC gamers used to t.....»»
WWDC: Two of AI’s biggest PR issues are about to be Apple’s strengths
Apple is set to unveil a host of AI-centric updates in iOS 18 and its other software platforms this Monday at WWDC. Much of what the company will announce is playing catch-up to its competitors, though at a scale and accessibility that’s hard t.....»»
ASUS is open to creating an Arm-powered ROG Ally
ASUS isn’t opposed to the idea of releasing an Arm-powered version of its ROG Ally handheld gaming device, but don’t hold your breath. The post ASUS is open to creating an Arm-powered ROG Ally appeared first on Phandroid. Arm-powered P.....»»
Will the 2024 Olympic Games become the playing field for social justice protests?
Yannick Kluch, a professor of recreation, sport and tourism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studies sport as a platform for promoting social justice. Kluch has worked with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, U.S. Diving and the.....»»
Apple to fix Screen Time bug that allowed users to circumvent web browser content restrictions
Screen Time promises to allow parents to restrict access to various apps, website and content on their children’s devices. However, ever since Screen Time launched with iOS 12, Apple has been playing whack-a-mole as users discovered new workarounds.....»»
Tiny tropical puddle frogs show that protecting genetic variation is essential for animals to survive the climate crisis
Scientists have studied puddle frogs to identify genetic variation hotspots and places where the climate crisis could wipe out populations too homogenous to adapt......»»
Asus ROG Ally X hands-on: It"s got a new black color, but can it beat the Steam Deck?
It's not next-gen gaming handheld, but the new Asus ROG Ally X could be the current best alternative to Steam Deck. I adore my Steam Deck OLED, but the Asus ROG Ally X has a case as the gaming handheld you should have your eyes on right now.Ann.....»»
MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a new handheld gaming PC: 3 ways it may beat Steam Deck
MSI Claw 8+ AI is yet another handheld gaming PC to hit the market. Will the new MSI Claw 8 AI+ snatch the Steam Deck's crown with its sharpened talons?Unveiled at Computex 2024, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ is the sequel to the first-generation MSI Claw.....»»
What kind of bug would make machine learning suddenly 40% worse at NetHack?
One day, a roguelike-playing system just kept biffing it, for celestial reasons. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Members of the Legendary Computer Bugs Tribunal, honored guests, if I may have your attention? I would, hum.....»»
Asus ROG Ally X vs. Steam Deck OLED: Has the champion been dethroned?
Valve's Steam Deck OLED is still a beloved handheld, but can the Asus ROG Ally X shift the narrative?.....»»
MSI’s sequel to the Claw handheld is a major redesign, and I saw it in the flesh
Just months after the MSI Claw launched, the company already has a second version in the works that's launching later this year. And I saw it at Computex......»»
MSI’s sequel to the Claw handheld is a complete redesign, and I saw it in the flesh
Just months after the MSI Claw launched, the company already has a second version in the works that's launching later this year. And I saw it at Computex......»»
This homage to The Simpsons: Hit & Run is 2024’s funniest game
Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is a hysterical adventure that feels like a worthy homage to The Simpsons: Hit & Run......»»