Rumors suggest Half-Life 3 is real and could be announced this year

In some huge gaming news, rumors suggest that Valve Software’s long-dormant Half-Life 3 not only exists — it’s playable from start to finish. And if the leaks are to be believed, the company could be gearing up to announce it later this year. SEE ALSO: ... more - mashable

Apple is reportedly still working on smart glasses of some kind

Apple's augmented reality glasses may be dead (or at least on hold), but it sounds like the company is still working on a different kind of smart glasses. Mark Gurman's latest Power On newsletter at Bloomberg (via 9to5Mac) reported that Apple is continuing ... more - mashable

Immerse yourself in VR with $30 off this Meta Quest 3S bundle

SAVE $30: As of April 25, get the Meta Quest 3S with Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-month trial of Meta Quest+ for $269.99 at Target, down from its usual price of $299.99. That's a discount of 10%. Opens in a new window Credit: Target Meta Quest 3S $269.99 ... more - mashable

I think Sony’s 77-inch A95L OLED is the ultimate PS5 TV, and it’s $1,000 off right now

SAVE $1,000: As of April 25, Sony’s 77-inch Bravia XR A95L OLED TV is available for $3,998 at Amazon. That’s $1,000 off its regular $4,999.99 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony 77-inch Bravia XR A95L OLED TV $3,998 at Amazon $4,999.99 Save ... more - mashable

Google rolls out Gemini Live screen sharing to all Android users

Google's Gemini Live launched for all Android users over the weekend. That means far more folks now have access to the AI assistant's tool that lets users live-share a video or screen. The feature rolled out last month to Pixel 9, Galaxy S25, and Gemini ... more - mashable

Apple plans cheaper Vision Pro as tariffs threaten costs

Apple’s Vision Pro ambitions just hit the reset button. Following the lukewarm commercial debut of its $3,500 mixed reality headset in February 2024, the company is retooling its strategy — and it's going cheaper, lighter, and (hopefully) more appealing ... more - mashable

Best Buy has knocked $30 off the Meta Quest 3S VR headset in its Spring Sale

SAVE $30: As of April 14, the Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR headset is on sale for $269.99 in Best Buy's Spring Sale. This is 10% off its list price of $299.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S (128GB) $269.99 at Best Buy $299.99 Save $30 Get ... more - mashable

Amazon deal of the day: The Fitbit Google Ace LTE is down to its lowest price on record

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of April 10: OUR TOP PICK Fitbit Google Ace LTE $149.95 (save $30) Get Deal BEST SOUNDBAR DEAL Roku TV Wireless Soundbar $99.99 (save $50) Get Deal BEST HOME DEAL AeroGarden Harvest Elite Indoor Garden System ... more - mashable

I think $648 for this 75-inch Sony Google TV is absurdly good — $650 off and made for PlayStation 5

SAVE $650: As of April 10, Sony 75-inch X85K 4K Google TV is available at Walmart for $648. That’s a wild $650 discount off its usual $1,298 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony 75-inch X85K 4K Google TV $648 at Walmart $1,298 Save $650 Get ... more - mashable

Save big on power tools, outdoor furniture, more at The Home Depots Spring Black Friday Sale

Best Home Depot Spring Black Friday Sale Deals Best Tool Deal Milwaukee M12 Cordless Hammer Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit $229 (Save $110) Get Deal Best Outdoor Furniture Deal Laurel Oaks Black 4-Piece Steel Outdoor Patio Conversation Seating Set $259 ... more - mashable

Nintendo announces Mario Kart World during Switch 2 stream

After months of hype, predictions, and sneaky glimpses, Nintendo has confirmed a brand new Mario Kart game: Mario Kart World . Announced at the company's Nintendo Direct event on Wednesday, along with the Switch 2, the latest instalment of the Mario ... more - mashable

Samsung smart glasses with touchless controls nearly ready, report says

Samsung is reportedly nearing the finish line on its long-rumored smart glasses, codenamed Project HAEAN. The company, according to Korean outlet ETNews, is finalizing the specs for the device, which now includes a built-in display — a notable shift ... more - mashable

Napster was just acquired for $207 million by a 3D tech company

Napster was only around for roughly three years before it shut down in 2002. The company faced multiple lawsuits from major record labels and bands like Metallica, as Napster's users freely shared music and other files online. Yet, despite its short ... more - mashable

Get major savings on MacBooks, OLED 4K TVs and more during Best Buys Tech Fest

The Best Best Buy Tech Fest Deals Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2 chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Best Buy (Save $250) Get Deal Best tablet teal Apple iPad Mini (A17 chip, 128GB, WiFi) $399 at Best Buy (Save $100) Get Deal Best headphone ... more - mashable

Score a free $50 credit with the Meta Quest 3 at Best Buy

FREE GIFT CARD: As of March 18, Best Buy's offering a free $50 e-gift card when you purchase a 512GB Meta Quest 3 VR headset. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta $50 Best Buy e-Gift Card with Meta Quest 3 (512GB) Get Deal If you've had your eye on the ... more - mashable

How to process grief — in interactive virtual reality

Many interactive installations at the annual XR Experience at SXSW offer a mix of the experimental and the emotional. But in 2025, few offer a wilder ride on these two tracks than Traces: The Grief Processor , an interactive VR installation from Vali ... more - mashable

SXSW 2025: How Territory is revolutionizing VR accessibility with aesthetic access

At SXSW 2025, the panel "Aesthetic Access for VR: Centering Disabled Artistry" showcased Territory , a groundbreaking virtual reality experience that proved that accessibility isn’t just an add-on — it’s an art form. Created by Kinetic Light ... more - mashable

Time for a new tablet? Get $180 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

SAVE $180 + FREE GALAXY BUDS3: As of March 3, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra tablet for $1439.99, down from its usual price of $1619.99 at Samsung. Plus, get a free pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 with purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung ... more - mashable

Amazon deal of the day: Grab a 65-inch Sony Bravia 7 Mini-LED TV at its best price ever

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Feb. 27: OUR TOP PICK Sony Bravia 7 65-inch Mini-LED Google TV $1,198 (save $801.99 with Prime) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL JBL Authentics 500 $499.95 (save $200) Get Deal BEST TRAVEL DEAL Eufy Security ... more - mashable

Looking for a new TV? The 43-inch Fire TV 4-Series is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

SAVE $160: As of Feb. 26, the 43-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD TV is on sale for $209.99. That's 43% off its list price of $369.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV 43-Inch 4-Series 4K UHD TV $209.99 at Amazon $369.99 Save $160.00 ... more - mashable

Warner Bros. cancels Wonder Woman game, shuts down three studios

Warner Bros. Discovery has cancelled its long-awaited Wonder Woman video game, as well as shut down three game development studios. Another day, another round of layoffs in the video games industry. As first reported by Bloomberg, Warner Bros. Discovery ... more - mashable

Save $120 on the Nebula Capsule 3 GTV Projector at Amazon and skip a new TV

SAVE $120: As of Feb. 25, get the Nebula Capsule 3 GTV Projector for $379.99, down from its usual price of $499.99, at Amazon. That's a discount of 24%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Nebula Capsule 3 GTV Projector $379.99 at Amazon $499.99 Save ... more - mashable

I’ve never seen a Sony Bravia XR Mini LED TV this cheap — save $1,200 at Walmart

SAVE OVER $1,000: As of Feb. 24, the Sony Bravia XR X93L 75-inch 4K Mini LED TV is on sale for $1,298 at Walmart, down from its regular $2,498 price. That’s a massive $1,200 discount on one of Sony’s best high-end TVs. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony ... more - mashable

The best Walmart Presidents Day deals live now

UPDATE: Feb. 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EST We've updated with the latest Presidents' Day deals from Walmart. The best Presidents' Day deals live at Walmart: Best TV deal Samsung 65-inch Crystal UHD TV $348 (Save $121.99) Get Deal Best tablet deals 2022 Apple ... more - mashable

Meta is diving into AI-powered humanoid robots

Meta is looking to be the go-to marketplace for robo-tech, with the company planning to develop its own humanoid robot hardware and later become a lead developer of the robots' AI-based backbone. The effort will be spearheaded by a new hardware division ... more - mashable

Can we digitise Valentines Day?

Valentine's Day remains a divisive topic. Some criticize it as a capitalistic subsumption of love and religion, while others dislike it for personal reasons, like being single at a time when you're "expected" to be in love. Despite some cynical ... more - mashable

Apples AR glasses arent happening, report claims

Apple has reportedly canceled its plans to build augmented reality smart glasses. This is according to Bloomberg, which cites people with knowledge of the move. In November, the same outlet reported that Apple had launched the project under the codename ... more - mashable

The Meta Quest 3S is back down to its lowest-ever price

SAVE $50.99: As of Jan. 31, the Meta Quest 3S (256GB) VR headset is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's 13% off its list price of $399.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S (256GB) $349.00 at Amazon $399.99 Save $50.99 Get Deal If you've ... more - mashable

Samsungs Project Moohan surfaces in YouTuber Marques Brownlees hands

Last week, Samsung gave us a tiny glimpse at its upcoming XR headset. This week, a tech YouTuber gave us an actual, substantial look at it. Project Moohan is the codename for the upcoming headset, which was only very briefly shown during the company's ... more - mashable

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The ultra-slim smartphone teased at Unpacked

Samsung spent the bulk of its Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event this year talking about its brand-new AI features. In fact, it took about 30 minutes into the presentation to get to the new S25 line of smartphones before the company once again pivoted to ... more - mashable