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Its been a weird time to dip into graphics cards, GPUs and another synonym for the GeForces and Radeons of this world. AMD has tried for a while to undercut NVIDIA with slightly cheaper but less capable video cards but this time, with the Radeon 9070 and 9070 XT, it might have got the recipe right, especially in 4K and ray tracing performance. Devindra Hardawar says the $599 Radeon 9070 XT, in particular, is a solid midrange GPU with excellent support for 1440p gaming and a bit of 4K. It has better ray tracing support than before, its faster than the plain Radeon 9070 and it finally has AI upscaling built in too. Not to mention, NVIDIAs similarly priced GPUs landed around the same time. Its a good strategy better than fighting with NVIDIA at the extreme high end of GPUs. It makes more sense for AMD to focus on cards people can actually buy if you can. Its a good time to look closer at that too. Buy. Hah! The gaming PC makers and people who need high-powered machines for their work know this already its a mess. Not only is it impossible to find NVIDIAs 50 series GPU in stock, but as Igor Bonifacic noted, nearly every single model is way above NVIDIAs suggested price. This isnt a pandemic thing anymore, this isnt a crypto thing anymore (although thats stoked demand, of course). Its like Taylor Swift tickets or a PS5 disc drive when the PS5 Pro broke cover its scalpers and opportunism from the middle-man companies that make the majority of GPUs out there. Mat Smith AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT review NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 review The GPU market has broken foundations Get this delivered direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! The biggest tech stories you missed Sorry Were Closed review Volkswagen previews its 20,000 EV for everyone MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: This cat got its bite back House Republicans subpoena Google over alleged censorship Technics AZ100 review: Supreme sound quality and a unique Bluetooth tool The Return of... Ask Engadget! Engadget Is there a robot vacuum that wont destroy phone cables? How is US trade policy going to affect the price of my next phone? Do I need another phone? Ask Engadget returns, with an entirely new email address: askmat(AT)engadget.com. Ask me something! Nothings Phone 3a Pro is cheap, capable and looks stylish Only $459. Engadget A sub-$500 smartphone that Engadget can endorse is a rare feat, but Nothing might have nailed it. Despite a premium Nothing Phone 3 not even existing, the companys see-thru phone series shoots straight for the cheap midrange. Many of the specs, like periscope zoom, a 120Hz 6.77-inch screen and a huge 5,000mah battery are typically in phones that are several hundred dollars more. Its all wrapped in a design full of character too. Check out my first impressions and expect a full review very soon. Continue reading. Apple unveils the M4 MacBook Air, with a price drop It starts at $999. An upgraded laptop with a price drop? In this economy? The new MacBook Air, with an M4 chip, will retail at $999, down $100 from the previous starting price. There are still two size choices: 13-inch and 15-inch. RAM for the M2 and M3 laptops is 16GB by default, and the M4 model matches that standard. Apple is promising up to 18 hours of battery life, and the Airs will have support for Apple Intelligence. Theres also a new look in the lineup, with a sky blue color adding a new option beside the usual shades of gray. Continue reading. The best action cameras for 2025 All the top models from GoPro, DJI and Insta360. Engadget has been testing action cameras for more than 16 years and with that experience, we can help you find the right model for your budget and needs. In the past, GoProwas the go-to choice for first-person action filming, whether its surfing, rock climbing or offroading. But now, you have more choice, with models also available from DJI and Insta360. We break down all the different form factors and our best choices. Continue reading. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-121555319.html?src=rss
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It's an exciting day if you're a fan of the BBC and the Google TV Streamer. BBC iPlayer is finally available on the streaming platform almost six months after Google launched it, 9to5Google reports. Google certified its TV Streamer for use with BBC iPlayer back in November 2024. BBC One and BBC Two are now under the TV streamer's Channels tab, while BBC iPlayer appears on the Google Play Store with a new download option. BBC iPlayer allows anyone to pays for a TV license in the UK to watch their favorite shows and movies live, on-demand or downloaded to their device. It has already been available for use on Google TV and Android TV. Google launched its TV Streamer in September as a replacement for the Chromecast line. It retails for $100 and features a smart home panel that allows users to see and control devices like lights, thermostats and doorbell cameras. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/bbc-iplayer-is-now-available-on-googles-tv-streamer-110029855.html?src=rss
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It's the second anniversary of the Playdate's Catalog game store and to celebrate, you can get a bunch of great Playdate games and apps at a healthy discount in many cases for 50 percent off or more. The sale starts today, March 6, and ends on March 10 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Over 150 Playdate games are on sale, but if you're looking for a good place to start, 13 titles from our list of the best Playdate games are currently discounted: Echo: The Oracle's Scroll for $6, down from $8. Angel Pop for $4, down from $6. Mars After Midnight for $3, down from $6. Summit for $4, down from $6. Reel-istic Fishing for $5, down from $8. Under the Castle for $6, down from $10. Core Fault for $3, down from $6. You're Gonna Miss the Bus! for $3, down from $6. The Keyper for $1, down from $3. You Cannot Go Back! for $1, down from $3. Penrose for $1, down from $2. Four Corners for $3, down from $6. The Botanist for $6, down from $9. That's on top of other great options you can buy, like the fast-paced puzzle game XTRIS for $3, historical RPG Quest for X for $1 or roguelite mining game SpaceRat Miner for $6. Panic, the creators of the Playdate, introduced Catalog as a supplement to the Playdate's first "Season" of games when it was still uncertain if another one was going to happen. The tiny handheld supports sideloading games from third-party stores like Itch, but Catalog offers a more curated selection if you don't want to spend time finding something good. Now that Panic's confirmed that a second season of Playdate games is on the way in 2025, this Catalog sale is a perfect opportunity to stock up on anything you might have missed before the new season launches.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/a-big-playdate-sale-discounts-13-of-our-favorite-games-000040558.html?src=rss
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