Microsoft is expanding its Xbox 25th anniversary celebration beyond the translucent green Series X console with a matching accessory collection. Third-party partners Razer, 8BitDo, Backbone, PowerA, and GameSir are releasing limited-edition peripherals like mice, keyboards, earbuds, controller docks, and mobile controllers, mostly in the same translucent green theme, available now for pre-order at a price premium over standard versions.
Microsoft has set an $899 price for its special-edition translucent green Xbox marking the console's 25th anniversary, with preorders opening August 27th and a November 13th launch. The unit is essentially an Xbox Series X with 1TB storage, individually laser-etched and numbered, bundled with a matching 'OG Green' controller and a full download of Halo: Campaign Evolved. A separate matching controller is also available to preorder now for $79, launching October 20th.
James Park and Eric Friedman, who co-founded Fitbit, have unveiled their new company Luffu's first product: the Luffu Link, a screenless band priced at $249.99 that tracks health data and doubles as a safety device for families. The LTE- and GPS-enabled band lets wearers log symptoms and moods by voice, share their location, and alert trusted contacts or request help even without a nearby phone. It's available for preorder now and will ship in the US in early 2027 for a retail price of $299.99.
The August 25, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily podcast summarized the day's top Apple news, including the unveiling of a refreshed Mac mini and Mac Studio lineup. The episode is distributed through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and an RSS feed for players like Overcast.
A veteran reputation-management consultant with 25 years of experience says businesses often make the mistake of focusing solely on removing a defamatory post rather than rebuilding the accurate narrative that persists across Google, AI search tools, and public perception. He outlines that false claims can spread beyond their origin, get cited by other outlets, and shape AI-generated summaries long after the original post appears.
Microsoft has partnered with Razer, 8BitDo, GameSir, Backbone and PowerA to launch a wave of Xbox 25th anniversary accessories, most featuring the translucent green look associated with the original console. The lineup includes reskinned Razer mice, keyboards and earbuds, an 8BitDo charging dock, a GameSir mobile controller, a mystery-colorway Backbone controller, and a PowerA sling bag for Xbox handhelds. All items are now available for preorder through the Xbox store and other retailers.
Microsoft's Xbox controllers have evolved gradually since the original console launched in November 2001, but core elements like the asymmetrical stick layout, colored ABXY buttons, and AA battery power have persisted throughout. Key changes included the slimmer Controller S in 2002, wireless connectivity and shoulder buttons with the Xbox 360, and refinements like Impulse Triggers, Bluetooth, and a headphone jack on the Xbox One pad. The newest Xbox Wireless Controller adds a Share button and textured grips as its main updates.
Microsoft has launched a Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection featuring limited-edition peripherals in translucent 'OG Green,' matching June's Xbox Series X25 console announcement. The lineup includes Razer's Basilisk V3 Pro mouse, BlackWidow V4 keyboard, and Hammerhead V3 X earbuds, plus an 8BitDo charging dock and a GameSir mobile controller, all available for pre-order now. A Backbone Pro mobile controller is also included as a blind-box item in clear, blue, or orange variants instead of green.
Intel unveiled architectural details of its next-generation Xeon 7 'Diamond Rapids' server processors at Hot Chips 2026, revealing a design with up to 256 P-cores and 1.28 GB of last-level cache, targeted for a 2027 data center launch. The chips use Intel's 18A-P process for core chiplets, add AVX 10.2 instructions, and switch from EMIB to UCIe-S packaging alongside Foveros Direct 3D bonding to link compute and fabric tiles.
LG has begun taking preorders for the UltraGear 25G590B, a 24.5-inch IPS gaming monitor it calls the first to hit a native 1,000Hz refresh rate at 1080p resolution. The monitor costs $999.99 directly from LG, though it's currently discounted to $932 on Amazon, and supports both AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync.
The open Jabber/XMPP protocol is celebrating a quarter-century of existence, having been designed from the start as a federated, non-proprietary alternative to closed messaging platforms. The piece uses this anniversary to argue that digital services should be treated as infrastructure owned collectively, rather than left to corporate or single-nation control.
Pizza Hut is temporarily dropping 'Pizza' from its branding for 25 weeks to coincide with the 2026 NFL season, covering signage and swapping social media logos to display just 'Hut.' The chain confirmed the name will revert after football season ends, framing it as a marketing stunt rather than a permanent change.
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