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Sony is about to mute UK PlayStation players who won't prove they're adultsTech

Sony is about to mute UK PlayStation players who won't prove they're adults

Sony is rolling out age verification requirements for UK and Ireland PlayStation users, with voice chat, messaging, and party features locked behind compliance starting June 2026 under the Online Safety Act.

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Your router is probably why you hate your life (and we found the fix)Tech

Your router is probably why you hate your life (and we found the fix)

Your router is silently ruining your streaming, gaming, and work calls - and you've been blaming the wrong culprit. WIRED's 2026 tested picks cover every budget and use case so you can finally stop buffering.

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Nintendo is raising the Switch 2 price and your wallet just let out a tiny screamTech

Nintendo is raising the Switch 2 price and your wallet just let out a tiny scream

Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2, meaning the window to grab it at the original launch price is closing fast. Here's why it's happening and what you should do about it.

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Roblox is splitting its young users into age groups - here's what that means for parentsTech

Roblox is splitting its young users into age groups - here's what that means for parents

Roblox is introducing age-tiered accounts for players aged five to 15, automatically placing younger kids into more restricted experiences. Here's what parents need to know.

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This $120 handheld packs over 200 classic Atari games into your pocketTech

This $120 handheld packs over 200 classic Atari games into your pocket

The My Arcade Atari GameStation Go arrives in May 2026 with more than 200 classic games packed into a $120 handheld device - a tempting package for retro gaming fans and curious newcomers alike.

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NYT Connections went wordless and the internet collectively lost its mindCulture

NYT Connections went wordless and the internet collectively lost its mind

NYT Connections replaced its usual words with symbols on Wednesday, and players across the internet reacted with a mix of confusion, frustration, and full-on chaos.

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Valve's new Steam Controller is winning over even its harshest skepticsTech

Valve's new Steam Controller is winning over even its harshest skeptics

Valve's new Steam Controller is already changing how players approach couch gaming at home, bringing Steam Deck-level customization to the living room TV setup many have been waiting for.

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