It's not 'Portal 3' but Valve has a new, free Steam Deck game that ties to 'Portal'

Portal fans, rejoice — or rather, bask in the mixed feelings of a new game set in the beloved franchise's universe that isn't at all what you've been clamoring for over the past decade. Just as Steam Deck pre-orders started going out, Valve dropped a ... more - mashable

7 of the best pre-built gaming PCs: Why we love Corsair, Lenovo, Dell, and more

The mainstream popularity of gaming PCs has exploded in recent years. Sure, there are plenty of people who won’t abandon their beloved consoles, but a large number of gaming enthusiasts have been shifting their attention. Why, though? For starters, PC ... more - mashable

Walmart has a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X restock set for Feb. 24 — here's how to get access

TL;DR: Walmart will have a limited stock of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles available for paying Walmart+ members on Feb. 24 at 12 p.m. EST . QUICK LINKS: PlayStation 5 — $499 PlayStation 5 Digital Edition — $399 Xbox Series X — $499 Between ... more - mashable

Stephen Colbert celebrates the U.S. women's national soccer team winning equal pay

The U.S. Soccer Federation has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by female players regarding equal pay, potentially ending the lengthy dispute. In addition to promising to equalise pay between the men's and women's national teams, the settlement will ... more - mashable

Sony's PlayStation VR2 headset sure looks like a VR headset

It may not be the release date announcement fans were hoping for, but Sony took a step closer to its next generation of virtual reality on Tuesday morning. The PlayStation VR2 headset and controllers made their physical debut in a PS Blog post that highlights ... more - mashable

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ almost made me an Android believer

As a lifelong iPhone user, Apple has pretty much crept into every corner of my life. But after almost a week with the Samsung Galaxy S22+, I was almost willing to scrap my Apple identity and convert to the dark side — ahem, Android side. Yep, this iPhone ... more - mashable

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is proof every phone should have a 'pen'

When I first laid eyes (and hands) upon Samsung's new Galaxy S22 Ultra, I assure you it was not love at first sight. The 6.8-inch phone, which launches Feb. 25 and sits atop the S22 line as the company's most premium Android offering, is effectively ... more - mashable

15 best anime series on Netflix to watch right now

Interested in anime? Then Netflix is the perfect place to dive in, boasting a massive library of terrific titles. The sheer quantity of these offerings can be daunting when looking for something to start watching, but have no fear! We've put together ... more - mashable

Facebook's obsession with everything 'meta' is getting annoying

The company formerly known as Facebook would like you to know that it's all about the metaverse. And it's not going to stop until the word is imprinted in your brain — even though no one is really sure what it means. In a public note posted on Facebook ... more - mashable

Create Steam-powered games with this heavily discounted software bundle

TL;DR: The Complete AppGameKit Unlimited Bundle is on sale for £36.87, saving you 80% on list price. The worldwide mobile gaming revenue is poised to reach an incredible $116.4 billion in the next two years, compared to $86.9 billion in 2020. It is also ... more - mashable

Unleash your inner artist with this heavily discounted painting course bundle

TL;DR: The Ultimate 2022 Learn to Paint Bundle is on sale for £14.74, saving you 98% on list price. If you’re new to painting, it can be pretty intimidating. Sitting in an art class and being judged by your fellow peers? No thank you. Instead, these ... more - mashable

6 ways the metaverse is trying but failing to replace real life

Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should . For many, that’s been the general reaction to the metaverse, an all-encompassing virtual world that big tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg really want people to inhabit using virtual or augmented ... more - mashable

Kodak's Mini 2 Retro Photo Printer will let you print out your favorite memories

SAVE 37%: The Kodak Mini 2 Retro Portable Photo Printer lets you take printing photos into your own hands. As of Feb. 9, it's on sale for $87.99 at Amazon. That's 37% (or $52) off its regular price of $139.99. Want printed photos on demand without having ... more - mashable

You can (sadly) watch Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2022 in the metaverse

If you’ve been itching for a new Samsung phone, this is your week. Samsung’s going to announce its next batch of flagship handsets this week at its newest Galaxy Unpacked event and you can watch it all live. The stream, which pretty much everyone expects ... more - mashable

Peloton would be so much better if it let you stream stuff like Netflix and Stadia

I wasn't impressed when the Peloton bike first arrived at my house in 2018, and it's because of how much that screen's potential feels wasted. Nothing against exercise or even filling up some of my precious house space with a large and expensive stationary ... more - mashable

Meta has a fix for virtual groping in its social VR space, Horizon Worlds

Horizon Worlds, Meta's (Facebook's) social virtual reality platform, is getting a new "Personal Boundaries" to help stop virtual groping after the app's beta testers faced harassment. The Personal Boundary is a four-foot barrier between avatars ... more - mashable

Create Steam-powered games on your own with this discounted software bundle

TL;DR: As of Feb. 5, The Complete AppGameKit Unlimited Bundle, valued at $254, is just $49.99 — that's a discount of 80%. The worldwide mobile gaming revenue is poised to reach an incredible $116.4 billion in the next two years, compared to $86.9 billion ... more - mashable

Why Zuckerberg DGAF about losing Facebook users

To lose one Daily Active User may be regarded as a misfortune, as a 21st century Oscar Wilde might put it. To lose half a million looks like carelessness. That was the drop in Facebook usage in the late fall and winter of 2021, the first quarterly decline ... more - mashable

Facebook records a drop in daily users for the first time ever

After years of scandals, congressional hearings, and generally bad vibes, it seems like people are finally (and slowly) leaving Facebook behind. Meta, the new name for the parent company that encompasses Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus, released ... more - mashable

11 films from the Sundance Film Festival you need to know about

The Sundance Film Festival rolled with the continued punches of the pandemic, turning its intended in-person festivities into an online celebration of cinema of all sorts. The snowy queues outside of Park City's theaters were transported online to apps, ... more - mashable

Sony wows with the-future-is-now entertainment tech

Ad Content by Sony Sony wows with the-future-is-now entertainment tech Sony’s innovative technologies are fusing virtual reality and the “real world” — and leveling the playing field for young creatives. by Mashable BrandX and Sony The start of the new ... more - mashable

Facebook-backed Diem sells assets after scrapping its cryptocurrency project

This is the end of the line for Meta's crypto plans – at least for now. On Monday, the Diem Association announced it has sold its intellectual property (and other assets related to the running of Diem Payment Network) to the crypto-oriented bank Silvergate ... more - mashable

The best EVs for all different types of drivers

The search for the best electric vehicle is highly subjective. While obsessed Tesla fanatics can't fathom buying anything other than a Tesla, there is a wide selection whether you need something rugged, cheap, or quick-charging. With over 370 electric ... more - mashable

Learn to paint without judgment for just $20

TL;DR: The Ultimate 2022 Learn to Paint Bundle, valued at $1,194, is on sale for just $19.99 a of Jan. 23 — that's savings of 98%. If you’re new to painting, it can be pretty intimidating. Sitting in an art class and being judged by your fellow peers? ... more - mashable

The best VR games and apps that make working out fun

Every January we all seem to make (then inevitably break) the same New Year's resolution. So in 2022, maybe it's time to rethink what getting in shape looks like altogether. Fitness isn't the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to virtual ... more - mashable

Google's got AR glasses in the works. Here are 6 things you need to know.

If you’ve ever wanted to Google search with your eyes, we’ve got great news. The Verge reported on Thursday that Google is in the early stages of development on Project Iris, the codename for an upcoming augmented reality headset with a planned 2024 ... more - mashable

Facebook and Instagram are jumping on the NFT bandwagon, report claims

Facebook and Instagram might start letting users create, buy, and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a new report claims. According to the Financial Times , Meta's social media companies are exploring the idea at the moment, however it's still at an early ... more - mashable

Save over $400 on a 65-inch Sony 4K TV

Save $401.99: Get a TV that keeps up with your new PlayStation 5 with the Sony X85J 65-inch 4K TV, which is on sale for $798 at Amazon. It's 33% off as of Jan. 18, which means you'll pay this 2021 model's lowest price to date. Looking for a new TV to ... more - mashable

Apple CarKey is reportedly coming to more cars soon

In 2020, Apple launched CarKey, a feature that lets you add a digital key for your car to your iPhone or Apple Watch. The feature, however, was only made available to owners of new BMWs. According to a new report, this should change fairly soon. In the ... more - mashable

Meta is being investigated for alleged Oculus anti-trust violations

Mark Zuckerberg can change his company’s name all he wants, but that won’t stop the government from looking into its business practices. The latest round of government probes into the company now known as Meta actually centers on Oculus, its VR hardware ... more - mashable