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Kensington is pausing production of its Expert Mouse TB800 EQ trackball. - The Verge

BG3 studio Larian says it's using genAI for Divinity, but not 'looking at trimming down teams to replace them' - Polygon

Divinity, the next game from Baldur's Gate 3 devs Larian, employs AI and machine learning, but not at the expense of creators, Swen Vincke says.

OpenAI just launched a Nano Banana competitor: ChatGPT Images - Mashable

Nano Banana has been a major hit for Google, and now OpenAI is striking back.

NotebookLM rolls out chat history, adds AI Ultra tier - 9to5Google

After announcing in October, NotebookLM has fully rolled out chat history, while Google AI Ultra subscribers now have expanded usage limits.

Ricoh’s Nostalgia-Fueled GR IV HDF Arrives Soon and Adds a New Electronic Shutter - PetaPixel

Dreamier photos for an extra $100.

Apple headphones don't get cheaper than this: EarPods are down to just $11 - Yahoo! Tech

Tired of charging things? These corded headphones will work with iPhones and iPads both old and new.

4 Electronics You Should Only Buy From Amazon - bgr.com

Consumers should buy smart TVs, Kindle devices, laptops, and Amazon Basics products from Amazon before any competitors, based on price and return policies.

Hasselblad Is Replacing the Water Damaged Camera That Went Viral - PetaPixel

Hasselblad has agreed to replace a photographer's camera after a post complaining about bad customer service went viral.

Apple Aims to Boost Popularity of iPhone Air 2 in Two Ways - MacRumors

We have been covering iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Fold details from The Information's report about future iPhone models, and next up is...

Registration Is Now Open for 2026 Europe International Championships - Pokemon.com

Grab your competitor or spectator registration for 2026 EUIC, taking place February 13–15, 2026, in London.

Space Force Uses Magic: The Gathering-Style Cards To Announce The War Names For Its Satellites - Jalopnik

You've really got to see the cards to believe them.

Space Force Uses Magic: The Gathering-Style Cards To Announce The War Names For Its Satellites - Yahoo

You've really got to see the cards to believe them.

10 Best 3D Printing Projects For Beginners - bgr.com

A few years ago, 3D printing sounded like science fiction. Today, there are thousands of beginner-friendly designs perfect for learning the basics.

Google Labs testing ‘CC’ productivity AI agent that connects to Gmail & Drive, waitlist open - 9to5Google

Google Labs today announced a “new experimental AI productivity agent” called “CC.” It will generate and send a “Your Day Ahead” briefing...

Meta’s AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better - TechCrunch

Conversation focus uses the AI glasses' open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you're talking to, says Meta.

Enter the Mob Maze - Minecraft

Step into Mob Maze, a roguelite multiplayer adventure with SUPER-SIZED environments and scaled-up obstacles, available through the Server list in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition! Do you have what it takes to conquer this colossal place with your unique abilities, …

Google wants its AI assistant CC to replace your morning scroll - The Verge

Google’s AI agent CC is similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Pulse, delivering a personalized morning briefing based on your Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive.

Goblins and Gifts Galore in Goblin Greedings — Diablo IV - Blizzard News

Goblin Greedings descends on Sanctuary as Treasure Goblin variants roam in increased numbers and bountiful spoils. Earn bonus Whisper Caches and claim free holiday cosmetics.

Sony’s XM5 over-ear headphones are cheaper than ever — and they come with free wireless earbuds - The Verge

Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM5 headphones are currently at an all-time low price, and come with free wireless earbuds you can gift to someone for the holidays.

Larian CEO Responds to Divinity Gen AI Backlash: 'We Are Neither Releasing a Game With Any AI Components, Nor Are We Looking at Trimming Down Teams to Replace Them With AI' - IGN

This morning, the news broke that Larian Studios, developer of Baldur's Gate 3 and the upcoming, just-announced Divinity, is apparently using generative AI behind the scenes. The backlash has been swift, and now Larian founder and game director Swen Vincke is…