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Meta just launched a $400 Xbox Edition Quest 3S headset - and it's full of surprises

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-03-05 00:27:00

Meta Meta has officially entered into a new partnership with Microsoft by launching its "first-ever limited edition" headset -- the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition. For this new bundle, the tech giant isn't changing the headset's hardware. It's still the same Quest 3S running on a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset. It still supports full-color pass-through and can display content on a huge, 26-foot digital screen. The hardware may be staying the same, but the various differences will make this package a

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New Firefox Add-On Policies

news.ycombinator.com Scott Devaney 2026-03-04 23:59:38

We’ve updated Add-on policies for addons.mozilla.org (AMO). Here’s a summary of the changes and their impact on AMO’s publishing process. Our main objective was to simplify and clarify Add-on policies for the developer community. The following policy updates will take effect on 4 August, 2025. “Closed group” prohibition lifted Closed group extensions are typically intended for internal or private use among a relatively small group of users. In the past AMO did not allow closed group extensions

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Nvidia’s RTX 5050 GPU starts at $249 with last-gen GDDR6 VRAM

theverge.com Antonio G. Di Benedetto 2026-03-05 00:45:49

is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021. Nvidia has announced GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs for both desktops and laptops with support for ray tracing and DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. On the desktop side, the RTX 5050 will start at $249, draw up to 130W of power, and feature 8GB of last-gen GDDR6 video memory (VRAM) and 2,560 Blackwell CUDA cores. The cards will be made by thi

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Meta announces Xbox-branded Quest 3S that supports cloud gaming

venturebeat.com Rachel Kaser 2026-03-05 04:00:58

Meta announced today that it is making a limited edition of its Quest 3S headset in collaboration with Xbox. The Xbox Edition is a bundle that comes with a Quest 3S headset, an Elite Strap, Touch Plus controllers and an Xbox Wireless Controller, all in the distinctive Xbox colors of Carbon Black and Velocity Green. The collaboration highlights the catalog of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Cloud Gaming, the latter of which is available on the platform. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition launches today f

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With on-board Netflix and 4K triple-laser output, this Google TV projector is ready for movie night

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-05 05:52:45

Dangbei TL;DR Dangbei’s MP1 Max is a 4K Google TV projector with built-in stand. The multi-modal light source combines laser and LED output for a bright 3,100 lumen rating. The MP1 Max natively supports Netflix and all your other favorite streaming apps. If you still have yet to upgrade your home media experience with the fun and convenience of a modern digital projector, what are you waiting for? If you’ve got a blank wall, you’ve got a screen just waiting to be used, and there is absolutel

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NVIDIA's RTX 5050 arrives early in laptops from Acer, MSI and more

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-05 05:33:10

NVIDIA's add-in board partners won't start selling the GeForce RTX 5050 until mid-July, but it looks like the company has given the early go-ahead to OEMs to start announcing laptops with the new entry-level GPU. Wccftech and Videocardz report that 5050-equipped laptops are available to order in China as of this morning from domestic manufacturers like Mechrevo. Over in the US, companies like MSI and Acer have begun announcing their own RTX 5050 laptops. The former, for instance, will sell the

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X11's dying days mean you'll be forced to switch to Wayland

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-03-05 05:46:19

CorDesign / Getty Images Wayland is the Linux display server that has been in the slow, steady process of taking over X11 to deliver a more modern, robust, and secure GUI for Linux. Wayland offers better performance, better handling of complex GUIs, and even vastly improved security. Although Wayland has been around for quite some time, the problem has been that Linux distributions and desktops have been slow to change from the long-in-the-tooth X11. That changes now because one of the most p

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Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-05 05:17:05

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is planning to cut jobs in the company’s Xbox gaming business, as early as next week. I first reported in Notepad earlier this month that Microsoft was planning Xbox layoffs “potentially by the end of the month,” and now Bloomberg says a round of “major layoffs” is due next week. I understand managers at Microsoft have been briefed about Xbox cuts and wider layoffs i

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Brace your wallet: The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 may be Samsung’s priciest foldables yet

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-05 10:31:04

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority TL;DR A retailer has published premature listings of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, revealing prices for Italy and the UK. The listings highlight a steep price increase for all Fold 7 models and a marginal hike for Flip 7 models. In addition, the listings include information about the new color options and storage configurations. As we draw closer to Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event, fresh leaks about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 seem to be popping

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The xMEMS 'fan on a chip' is ready for smart glasses

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-05 10:00:32

As AI reignites Big Tech's push for smart glasses, here's a tech that could play a central role. xMEMS, which debuted a solid-state "fan on a chip" last year, has a new one for wearables. This could help future smart glasses melt your face figuratively — and not literally. Founded in 2018, xMEMS specializes in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. The California-based company started with solid-state speakers. Last year, it introduced its µCooling "fan on a chip" for phones and oth

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Meta’s Quest 3S Xbox Edition Is a Great Value, but There’s Just One Big Tradeoff

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-03-05 10:00:23

Microsoft wants everything to be an Xbox, but the problem with its ongoing ambition to rebrand every gaming-capable device as a pseudo gaming console is so few devices look like an Xbox. The next step on Microsoft’s wacky, winding road to regaining hardware supremacy is a $400 bundle that includes a Meta Quest headset with a unique colorway, an Xbox controller, and a few months of access to Game Pass Ultimate for game streaming. If you were looking to dip your toe into VR, the $300 Quest 3S is s

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A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta’s new $399 headset

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-05 10:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft and Meta announced an Xbox-branded Quest VR headset last year, and it’s going on sale today for $399.99. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is a custom colorway VR headset that comes bundled with an Xbox wireless controller, matching Touch Plus controllers, and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. I’ve been using the Quest 3S Xbox Edition over the past week, and I wa

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What a set of knockoff headphones taught me about headphones — and knockoffs

theverge.com David Pierce 2026-03-05 10:57:38

As a rule, you should never believe anything you see on social media. And you should really never believe anything someone says in a video with a TikTok Shop link, because they are nakedly trying to sell you something. From candy to headphones to supplements to power tools, TikTok has built a remarkable system: creators post videos promoting or reviewing products, TikTok blasts them onto For You pages everywhere, and when viewers click the link and buy the product, both the creators and TikTok g

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Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold Ultra foldable for next month's Unpacked event

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-05 15:01:00

What just happened? Samsung has confirmed that its next Unpacked event will take place on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York. The stars of the show will be the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, while the new Galaxy Watches are also expected to be unveiled. We might even see the dual-hinged tri-fold phone. Like every company right now, Samsung appears to think the best way to sell its products is by boasting about their AI abilities. "With AI leading the way, Galaxy devices are evolving from reactionary s

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Tesla Robotaxi Terrifyingly Jerks Wheel Back and Forth While Carrying Passenger

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-04 17:08:45

Tesla's Robotaxi service is finally, actually here. And for the most part, the launch, which took place this weekend, has been pretty uneventful. A spate of Tesla "influencers" have already uploaded videos of their first rides depicting the driverless cabs — though not supervisor-less, as each one comes with a human "safety monitor" silently riding shotgun — roaming the streets of Austin, Texas. Nothing to write home about. Except for at least one genuinely bizarre incident. In a video uploaded

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Here how the Nothing Phone 3’s new Glyph Matrix will work

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-05 08:37:25

Nothing TL;DR Nothing’s new Glyph Matrix is a compact, programmable system replacing the original Glyph Interface on the upcoming Phone 3. The micro-LED cluster enables new features like custom animations, symbols, and reactive lighting while maintaining app-based notifications. Nothing says the design change allowed it to reclaim internal space and enhance the Phone 3’s visual identity with a smaller, circular layout. Nothing has revealed how its new Glyph Matrix system will work on the Not

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The Morning After: Samsung’s big foldable Unpacked event takes place on July 9

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-05 15:09:08

The third Unpacked of 2025 (following installments in January and May) will be on July 9 at 10AM ET, kicking off in Brooklyn, New York. The company usually debuts its latest foldables in the summer, so we’re expecting to see the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 here. However, there’s an extra wrinkle (don’t say wrinkle with foldables!): It’s looking like the premium Galaxy Z Fold Ultra is joining the family. What exactly can you expect? We've written all about it. When it comes to foldables, one rece

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Netflix is removing over 20 games, including Hades and Monument Valley

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-05 15:30:23

It's the latest sign of trouble for gaming on the streamer. Netflix's games arm is struggling. The streamer is removing over 20 games from its library, including popular titles like Hades and all three Monument Valley games. It follows the closure of Netflix's AAA gaming studio in October. The games will leave Netflix in July, so there's not much time left to play them. Here are all the titles dropping off of the streamer: Battleship Braid, Anniversary Edition Carmen Sandiego CoComelon: Pl

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I Love Lenovo's Latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon but Was Shocked at the Cost of Upgrades

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-05 14:00:05

8.3 / 10 SCORE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition $2,474 at Lenovo Pros Exceptionally lightweight yet sturdy build Lengthy battery life Stellar 2.8K OLED display Best-in-class ThinkPad keyboard Cons Upgrades are pricey, particularly the OLED display Aura Edition features aren't likely to be of any interest or use 1080p webcam is disappointing given the price The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is Lenovo's flagship business ultraportable, and with the 13th generation, Lenovo has made strides

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This Galaxy Z Flip 7 rival has a bigger battery than S25 Ultra

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 00:38:35

TL;DR Xiaomi has officially shown off the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, while also confirming several details. The new foldable phone will have a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 5,165mAh battery, and 50W wireless charging. The Mix Flip 2 launches on Thursday in China, but there’s no word on a wider release. Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 next month, but rival brand Xiaomi is getting a head start by launching the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 this week. Now, the manufacturer has given us a look at the

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The Tacx Alpine is a $1,100 gradient simulator for your Garmin smart bike trainer

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-06 02:00:41

Cycling season may have only just started, but that’s not stopping Garmin from looking ahead to when all the roadies need to take their bikes indoors. On Tuesday, the company announced the Tacx Alpine, an indoor gradient simulator for its family of NEO smart trainers. The accessory can replicate inclines of up to 25 percent and declines of up to -10 percent, with adjustments made either manually through a built-in control panel or automatically when using the device with a compatible apps like Z

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One of my favorite budget Lenovo laptops is on sale - act fast while the deal lasts

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-03-05 22:00:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 with the Snapdragon X Plus processor is available now, starting at $749. It's durable and reliable, runs cool, and features a comfortable keyboard and nice OLED display. However, it might not stand out in a market of similarly-specced devices that are lighter and cheaper. View now at Lenovo View now at Best Buy more buying choices Over at Best Buy, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5x is on sale for $688, a 20% discount. The laptop is on clearance, so supplies are

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This proxy provider I tested is the best for web scraping - and it's not IPRoyal or MarsProxies

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-03-06 00:00:14

ZDNET's key takeaways Proxy service platform Oxylabs offers an enormous pool of ethically-sourced residential proxies, meaning you're likely to get good quality data without pushback from the sites you're visiting. Oxylabs' mix of API and AI made it easy for us to run test calls, and should provide a solid foundation for scraping apps. Oxylabs has excellent documentation and videos, which should help you get up and running with their tools It's a straightforward process. View now at Oxylabs

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What tech titans Linus Torvalds and Bill Gates talked about in their first meeting

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2026-03-06 00:00:19

Microsoft/Mark Russinovich Boy, do I wish I had been at this dinner. For decades, Microsoft and Linux fought like cats and dogs. However, while the conflict has cooled down, and Microsoft loves Linux these days, the two leaders, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds, had never met… until now. Also: Your jump from Windows 10 to Linux gets easier with KDE Plasma 6.4 Mark Russinovich, Microsoft Azure CTO, decided it would be neat if he could somehow get the pair and Dave

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I Wanted to Switch to Pixel 10, but This iOS 26 Feature Might Keep Me on iPhone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-06 00:00:04

I switched from a Google Pixel 3 XL to Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max in 2021, and in the years since, I've dearly missed Google's Hold For Me. This feature is so useful that I'm shocked it hasn't been brought to the iPhone or even other Android phones in the years since. Hold For Me saves me from the misery of listening to awful hold music whenever I needed to call up a business, my health insurance provider, my cellphone carrier or any of the other myriad adulting tasks that still require speaking

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Riot is shutting down studio behind its Minecraft-like game

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-05 23:25:46

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Riot Games is closing the studio behind Hytale, its Minecraft-like game that has been in development for nearly a decade. Hypixel Studios, which Riot acquired in 2020 for an undisclosed sum, is shutting down “over the next few months,” according to Hypixel CEO Aaron “Noxy” Donaghey. “After years of pushing forward, adapting, and exploring every possible path, it became clear w

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Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26 Edge spotted: Is the ‘Plus’ model really going away?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 00:35:56

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Edge have appeared in the IMEI database. The early listing of the Galaxy S26 Edge suggests a January launch for the phone. It also adds weight to rumors that Samsung may drop the Plus variant from next year’s flagship lineup. The first official signs of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series have emerged, with the Galaxy S26 Edge and S26 Ultra appearing in the IMEI database. The listings, uncovered by SammyPolice, are an

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Samsung just leaked its own Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Fold 7 colors, including exclusive shade

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 03:15:45

Evan Blass TL;DR Samsung has accidentally published staging sites for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7. The listings are filled with placeholder information, but they seemingly confirm colors and storage options. Samsung will apparently offer Green Mint as the online-exclusive color. Samsung is gearing up to launch its new Galaxy foldable phones next month, and we’ve seen a steady stream of leaks already. However, it looks like the company may have inadvertently posted information abo

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Better than Ring? This video security doorbell has similar features and no monthly fees

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-03-06 03:15:11

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is available for $180. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage so you can bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects look distorted. $199.99 at Amazon Video doorbells are among the best ways to start your smart home journey. They are easy to use and often easy to install, and provi

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Why I recommend these wireless headphones over pricier flagship models

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-03-06 03:30:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 are available for $449 in Anthracite Black, Canvas White, and Indigo Blue. These headphones provide a listening experience and design profile unlike any other headphones in the same price range. Although these are the best sounding and looking headphones at this price, they fall behind their competitors at noise cancellation. View now at Bowers & Wilkins View now at Crutchfield more buying choices When shopping for a new pair of headphones, it

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Latest Tech News

Meta just launched a $400 Xbox Edition Quest 3S headset - and it's full of surprises

New Firefox Add-On Policies

Nvidia’s RTX 5050 GPU starts at $249 with last-gen GDDR6 VRAM

Meta announces Xbox-branded Quest 3S that supports cloud gaming

With on-board Netflix and 4K triple-laser output, this Google TV projector is ready for movie night

NVIDIA's RTX 5050 arrives early in laptops from Acer, MSI and more

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Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week

Brace your wallet: The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 may be Samsung’s priciest foldables yet

The xMEMS 'fan on a chip' is ready for smart glasses

Meta’s Quest 3S Xbox Edition Is a Great Value, but There’s Just One Big Tradeoff

A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta’s new $399 headset

What a set of knockoff headphones taught me about headphones — and knockoffs

Samsung teases Galaxy Z Fold Ultra foldable for next month's Unpacked event

Tesla Robotaxi Terrifyingly Jerks Wheel Back and Forth While Carrying Passenger

Here how the Nothing Phone 3’s new Glyph Matrix will work

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Netflix is removing over 20 games, including Hades and Monument Valley

I Love Lenovo's Latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon but Was Shocked at the Cost of Upgrades

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What tech titans Linus Torvalds and Bill Gates talked about in their first meeting

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Riot is shutting down studio behind its Minecraft-like game

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Samsung just leaked its own Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Fold 7 colors, including exclusive shade

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Why I recommend these wireless headphones over pricier flagship models

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