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OpenAI introduced an Instant Checkout feature in ChatGPT last year, letting users browse and buy products without leaving the chat interface. Google soon followed with shoppable product listings in its Gemini app, and now Microsoft has announced a similar checkout experience for Copilot. According to Microsoft, Copilot Checkout lets users browse, compare, and buy products without leaving the chat screen. The company has partnered with Shopify, PayPal, and Stripe to enable the experience and promises a friction-free onboarding process for businesses that want to participate. The feature is rolling out in Copilot on the web in the US, and merchants…
Avowed is officially coming to PlayStation 5, and the Avowed PS5 release date is set for February 17, 2026. If you’ve been waiting to jump in on Sony’s console, pre-orders are already live on the PlayStation Store. The Standard Edition costs $49.99, while the Premium Edition is $59.99. The publisher also says those prices will match across other storefronts where Avowed is sold, so you shouldn’t have to chase different listings just to find the baseline cost. The initially Xbox exclusive game is a first-person fantasy RPG set in Eora. You play an envoy sent to investigate a spreading plague,…
Acer spent CES 2026 showing off monitors, laptops, and other hardware in Las Vegas. What it didn’t show was just as telling. There was no sign of the Nitro Blaze handheld gaming PCs it has teased for more than a year. If you’re waiting for the Acer Nitro Blaze handheld release date before you buy your next portable, you’re still stuck in limbo. Acer says the handheld category remains in its US plans, but the company hasn’t set local launch timing, and it’s prioritizing core products while tariff driven costs remain uncertain. Acer’s roadmap still has blanks Acer first signaled…
Fast charging tech has seen significant improvements over the past few years, with brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi pushing past the 100W mark on their flagship phones. Samsung, however, has taken a far more conservative route, sticking with 45W wired charging on its top-end Galaxy S series models for several years, even as competitors continue to raise the bar. Recent leaks suggest that Samsung may finally deliver a much-needed charging upgrade with the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, bumping wired charging speeds to 60W. The company is also rumored to introduce a new PPS charging solution, which could offer noticeably faster…
Ever since Disney bought 20th Century Fox, fans have been dying to see the X-Men appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After years of waiting, we will finally see these mutant heroes appear alongside the likes of Thor, Captain America, and the Fantastic Four in Avengers: Doomsday. The team’s big screen comeback has made this superhero blockbuster one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2026. Marvel finally gave audiences a glimpse at some of the X-Men in a teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. In it, we see Professor X’s school dark, empty, and ruined, almost like a haunted house.…
If you have ever wished your handbag could change outfits as often as you do, CES 2026 has something that feels tailor-made for that exact problem. The Infinity handbag from French brand Peuty looks like a high-end leather purse at first glance, but hidden in plain sight is a high-resolution OLED screen that allows the bag to reinvent itself on demand. With just one tap, it can transition from understated black to a bold pattern or even a personal image, transforming a fashion accessory into something more expressive. A luxury bag that can reinvent itself The bag is made from…
Robots are getting better at seeing, hearing, and moving, but touch has always been the missing piece. At CES 2026, Ensuring Technology showcased a new kind of artificial skin that could finally give robots something close to human-like sensitivity, helping them feel the world instead of just bumping into it. The company’s latest tactile sensing tech is designed to help robots understand pressure, texture, and contact in ways that go beyond simple touch sensors. At the center of the announcement are two products called Tacta and HexSkin, both aimed at solving a long-standing problem in robotics. Humans rely heavily on…
Microsoft is rolling out a new, faster, and more efficient way to add hyperlinks in Word. Instead of selecting text, opening the Insert Link dialog, and inserting a URL, users can now select text and paste a link directly over it; Word automatically converts it into a hyperlink. Whether you’re using the software on a Windows PC/laptop or a MacBook, all you have to do is copy the concerned link, highlight a word or phrase, and press Ctrl + V or Cmd + V, and Word takes care of the rest. Adding hyperlinks in Word just got a lot faster…
One of the most interesting updates in the solar energy space comes from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (via EES Solar), where researchers have developed 3D-printed, semi-transparent, flexible perovskite solar cells with adjustable color and transparency. Traditionally, solar panels are either blue, dark gray, or black, depending on the type of panel and the materials used to make them. While that uniform look works well on rooftops where nobody really sees them, visible solar installations often fail to complement architecture or design. This issue affects urban residents not just in the United States, but across the globe. Solar cells, by…
If you want noise-canceling earbuds but you don’t want to spend “flagship earbud” money, this is one of the better price drops you’ll see. The Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds are down to $59.00 (was $109.00), saving you $50 at 46% off. At this price, they’re a great option for commuting, workouts, and everyday listening, especially if you like the Nothing design vibe and you want more control over sound than basic budget buds usually offer. What you’re getting Nothing Ear (a) includes hybrid noise canceling up to 45dB, plus Hi-Res Audio support and an advanced equalizer for tuning the…