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MacBook Neo Defies 8GB RAM Limits With Surging Demand
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Steam Link Brings PC Gaming to Apple Vision Pro in Bold Beta
Valve has released an early beta of Steam Link for Apple Vision Pro, enabling PC gaming streaming directly to the headset via Big Picture with 120Hz refresh, eye-tracking, and pinch gestures; while visuals are crisp, there’s noticeable input latency and UI flicker, and performance depends on a fast home network and a capable PC. This beta signals Vision Pro’s potential as a more open, game-friendly platform, but it’s not yet polished and SteamVR support remains limited.
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Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones hits a new low at $449.99 in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
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Mac Pro Discontinued, Apple Bets on Mac Studio as the New Pro Desktop
Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro and shifted focus to the Mac Studio as the premium desktop for heavy workloads. The long-running “cheese grater” design was controversial for its bulk and heat management, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman notes the Mac Studio now serves as Apple’s main pro option, with the Mac Pro removed from Apple’s site.
Spring sale slashes prices on AI-powered bird feeders
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale slashes prices on two AI-powered bird feeders: Netvue Birdfy Feeder for 135.99 and Birdbuddy Pro for 179.99, both with image/video capture, notifications, and AI bird ID; Birdfy uses 1080p video with a 155-degree field of view and a solar panel separate from the roof, while Birdbuddy Pro offers 2K video and a solar roof, plus Birdbuddy Premium for AI chat and unlimited storage (Birdfy’s AI is free for life).
YouTuber Builds 15-Foot Sword on an Excavator for a Hilarious Brother Duel
Hong Kong creator Handy Geng outfits an excavator with a 15-foot sword blade and a speaker, turning a sibling rivalry into a big, silly spectacle as he slices through water barrels, cars and his brother’s trike—an over-the-top stunt in his quirky-machines repertoire, presented as good-natured fun rather than a real threat.
Anker’s 160W Prime Charger powers three devices at once for $99.99 in Big Spring Sale
Anker’s 160W Prime Charger (three USB-C ports, up to 140W per port, 160W total) can charge a laptop to 50% in about 25 minutes while topping off two other devices. It supports AI-based power distribution and Bluetooth app control, and includes a built-in display. It’s on sale for $99.99 (down from $149.99) during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, available at Amazon and Anker’s store with code WS24MNV8G7.
Anker MagGo Qi2 15W pad drops to $14.99 in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Anker’s MagGo 15W Qi2 wireless charging pad is on sale for $14.99 (15 off) during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026, and it comes with a five‑foot USB‑C cable. It can charge with your phone case on and doesn’t include a wall adapter, with Anker recommending a 25W Power Delivery charger. The pad supports MagSafe‑equipped devices and earbuds like AirPods and Galaxy Buds, making it a cheap entry to Qi2 charging. At 15W, it isn’t ideal for rapid top‑ups, but it’s convenient for overnight charging.
Razer Blade 16 2026 Aims for Real Battery Life Upgrade with Panther Lake
Razer’s 2026 Blade 16 sticks to its ultra-thin chassis but swaps in Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra 9 386H for a 16‑core CPU, touting up to a 60% battery-life boost over the 2025 model with power-saving modes, along with Thunderbolt 5, faster LPDDR5X RAM up to 64GB, a brighter 240Hz OLED display (up to 1100 nits HDR), and an RTX 5080 GPU; priced around $3,500 (32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) with higher-end RTX 5090 options at $4,500, and available now.
Switch 2 gear goes on sale with Mario Kart World and 8BitDo controllers
Woot is running a day-long sale tied to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale with code SAVETWENTY, discounting Nintendo Switch 2 gear including Mario Kart World at $52 ($28 off) and 8BitDo Ultimate 2 ($36) and Pro 3 ($37.60) controllers. Prime members get free shipping. The sale runs through 12:59 AM ET on March 26 and features many other deals across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and more.
Switch 2 Physical Game Cards Priced Higher Than Digital Starts May 2026
Starting in May 2026, Switch 2 games will have divided pricing with physical cartridges costing more than digital downloads. The first title affected, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, will be $70 physically versus $60 digitally. Nintendo says the split reflects production and distribution costs and that retailers set physical/digital prices, with publishers often following. This could make physical ownership more of a premium for future Nintendo titles, while the digital option remains cheaper.
Apple Watch SE 3 Deals Dip to All-Time Lows, Still Packs Flagship Flair
Apple’s budget-friendly Watch SE 3 is on sale at all-time lows: LTE model for $249, 40mm GPS for $219, and 44mm GPS for $249 (with LTE add-on available for $50). The watch gains a number of flagship features for the price, including an always-on display, on-device Siri, faster charging, 5G, and on-wrist music, powered by Apple’s S10 chip. Health features include ovulation tracking and sleep-breathing monitoring that can alert you to sleep apnea, though it omits higher-end sensors like EKG, blood oxygen, or hypertension alerts found on pricier models. Deals are available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart, making the SE 3 a compelling budget option for many buyers.
Oura Ring 5 Leaks Hint at Deep Rose Color and Curvier Design
Renders allegedly from Android Headlines show the Oura Ring 5 with a new ‘deep rose’ color (replacing rose gold) alongside black, silver, and gold options, plus a matte ‘stealth’ black variant. The design appears slightly rounder with a sharper curve, the charging case and pedestal look unchanged, and battery life staying in the 5–8 day range. Potential new features may come from Oura’s Doublepoint gesture-recognition startup, hinting at future AI-driven interactions.