TimeSplitters Rewind, which you can download free of charge from the website, is described as a greatest hits collection of maps, modes, leagues, challenges and story content from the originals. The Unreal Engine-powered remake isn't three separate games, but a single title that attempts to capture the spirit of the......
Only the best Black Friday tech deals, as handpicked by TechSpot’s staff
It's that time of year, when companies slash their prices in the run-up to the holidays, starting with the Thanksgiving weekend. With so many offers available, finding the best discounts is not easy. As we do every year, we have reviewed hundreds of potential tech deals to bring you a......
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 aims for near-flagship power without Elite pricing
Qualcomm is positioning the chip as the practical counterpoint to its Elite-branded silicon, emphasizing how much performance it can deliver at a lower cost. The company claims roughly one-third faster CPU performance and a double-digit GPU uplift over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while acknowledging that peak clocks and headline......
Apple set to reclaim title as world’s biggest smartphone maker thanks to iPhone 17 surge
According to Counterpoint Research, iPhone sales will grow 10 percent this year, fueled by strong demand in the US, China, and India. Meanwhile, Samsung's smartphone business is projected to grow 4.6 percent, driven by Galaxy S25 and Z Fold 7 sales. Both companies are on track to beat the measly......
Indie games on Steam are getting cheaper, and the $10 hit is taking over
Recent analysis from the GameDiscoverCo newsletter has uncovered a trend of falling game prices on Steam. A wave of successful titles with MSRPs under $10 appears to be a primary cause. Read Entire Article
Amazon is building a massive $50 billion AI cloud for the US government
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the addition of nearly 1.3 gigawatts of computing capacity to its existing infrastructure for government-focused high-performance computing. Amazon plans to spend "up to" $50 billion on the new data-center facilities, which are expected to break ground in 2026. The investment will expand the AWS......
Google is working on Android-based “Aluminium OS” to replace ChromeOS on laptops
Google mentioned the new OS in a job listing (since deleted) for a senior product manager for Android laptops and tablets. The listing states that the candidate will work on an Android-based operating system called Aluminium, "built with artificial intelligence at its core," suggesting deep integration with Gemini. Read Entire...
The Tor project is rebuilding one of the oldest cryptographic algorithms powering the dark web
The developers behind the Tor network have announced a major upcoming change. The free overlay network, which enables anonymous communication on the web, will soon adopt a new encryption algorithm, boosting security for an already powerful privacy tool. Read Entire Article
Spotify plans US subscription price hike for early 2026
Spotify launched in the US in July 2011 at a cost of $9.99 per month for the premium, all-you-can-eat plan. Today, a premium individual plan will set you back $11.99 after a free four-month trial period. Sources haven't said how much Spotify will cost after the Q1 price hike but......
Qualcomm rewrote Arduino’s TOS, and the community is not taking it well
Qualcomm recently acquired Arduino for an undisclosed sum, sparking immediate fears that the "death of Arduino" was imminent. According to New York-based electronics vendor Adafruit Industries (AI), the Qualcomm-owned Arduino has quietly rewritten its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The new documents are drastically different, with AI criticizing the......