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• Halo Campaign Evolved executive producer Damon Conn says encounters and levels have reduced their "repetition"
• Conn explains that the original code is still in the game under the new build
• He adds that there are "different elements going on while retaining that story, that original intent"

Halo Studios has confirmed that Halo Campaign Evolved still has Halo: Combat Evolved's original code buried underneath the new Unreal Engine 5 build.

That's according to executive producer Damon Conn and creative director Max Szlagor in an interview with TechRadar Gaming at Summer Game Fest 2026, where they discussed how the team recaptured the feel of the original game while creating a modern shooter.

Conn explained that it also addressed some of the encounters and made sure to "reduce" their "repetition."

"Not to mess with the overall story or the way that the game even plays out," he clarified, "but just make that more of a better feel. Some of the levels are a little bit repetitive, and we tried to clean that up as well. While retaining that original feel."

The executive producer continued, confirming that the "original code" of Halo: Combat Evolved "is in this game, underneath the new Unreal Engine 5.

"It's under a layer of Unreal, so you are playing the DNA of the original game," Conn said.

Touching on The Library in particular, the maze-like levels in Halo: Combat Evolved that feature waves of The Flood, Conn said each space and encounter is now "visually distinct."

"Each level, you can see that progressing over time," he explained. "You can see the types of Flood you encounter on each floor changing. We've also leaned into some other facets of what it means to be in The Library. There's some new gameplay layered into those spaces as well. You'll see a new Flood form in there. Again, the new weapons are layered in here.

"There's really just a lot of different elements going on while retaining that story, that original intent. The lighting [for example] is really leading into the vibes of what The Library is too. It should feel like a very fresh experience going through that level."

Halo Campaign Evolved launches on July 28 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Series S, and PC.

• American companies are backing a worker retraining scheme
• AI is expected to displace millions of workers while creating new roles
• Partners promise to retrain and redeploy workers instead of simply laying them off

Many of the US' biggest firms and AI influencers, including Amazon, Anthropic, Microsoft and the OpenAI Foundation, have joined a new government scheme to help workers adapt to an AI-first future.

RAISE US is a new nonprofit designed to help workers adapt to job displacement by providing them with training opportunities and encouraging employers to retrain and redeploy existing workers.

The scheme notes that, while displacement is inevitable, 78 million net new jobs are expected to be created globally between now and 2030.

US giants join RAISE US to upskill workers for AI

This is as 50 million American workers are said to be in jobs that are vulnerable to AI displacement. RAISE US has proposed solutions like wage insurance, career support and retraining initiatives to keep human workers from losing their jobs during the transition.

"We believe this commitment to people is one of the most important investments we can make – both right now and for the workforce of the future," Amazon Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer David Zapolsky wrote.

Although Amazon laid off around 16,000 workers earlier this year, AWS CEO Matt Garman recently confirmed organization-wide plans to hire 11,000 new grads and interns to drive AI progress internally.

Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and former Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb are behind the program, which has already seen more than $500 million committed to it. But RAISE US is targeting around twice that much in commitments.

"America has a technology strategy for leading the global AI competition," Raimondo said. "It does not yet have a people strategy."

Besides companies, state partnerships also form part of the scheme to retrain workers. Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland and Utah represent the first four. The Bank of America is also a major corporate sponsor.

Ninja makes some of the best coffee makers we've tested here at TechRadar, and just a couple of months ago, it added another espresso machine to its collection. The Ninja AutoBarista Pro is the brand's first fully automatic espresso machine, meaning it takes care of the whole brewing process for you. Our reviewer awarded it a near-perfect four and a half stars out of five, but is it the right coffee maker for you?

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It's a tough choice, especially since one of the brand's other top coffee makers — the Ninja Luxe Café Pro — has received a big price cut for Amazon Prime Day. Here I'll weight up the differences between all three so you can make the best decision.

Personally, I'd opt for the Ninja Luxe Café Pro right now. Not only is it significantly cheaper for Prime Day, it also encourages you to experiment with brew settings to get your coffee tasting just the way you like it. Your priorities might differ though, so read on for the full low-down on these two premium coffee makers.

Price

• The Ninja Luxe Café Pro is the cheaper option
• It costs even less for Amazon Prime Day
• The Ninja AutoBarista Pro is still full price

The Ninja Luxe Café Pro has a list price of $749.99 / £699.99, but is currently discounted for Amazon Prime Day. In the US, you can pick it up for $599, while in the UK you can find it for £599. The Ninja AutoBarista Pro isn't included in any Prime Day deals. and is still retailing at its full list price of $949.99 / £899.99.

The Luxe Café Pro is therefore by far the cheaper of the two, costing around $300 / £300 less right now.

Features

• Both coffee makers are beginner-friendly
• Ninja AutoBarista Pro handles the whole brewing process
• Ninja Luxe Café Pro is more hands-on and encourages tinkering

Both these coffee makers are beginner-friendly, but the AutoBarista Pro takes care of the entire brewing process for you, while the Luxe Cafe Pro requires you to get a little bit hands-on, and makes it easier to tweak settings.

The Ninja Luxe Café Pro grinds your coffee into a portafilter basket, which you then tamp down using the lever on the side of the machine, and move under the brewing group (the part of the machine that dispenses hot, pressurized water) to begin pulling your shot of espresso. The machine will suggest appropriate brew settings, but if you're not satisfied with the taste, you can use the row of buttons on the front to change the temperature and strength, and use a dial inside the bean hopper to tweak the grind size.

Both machines can prepare iced coffee for the summer months (Image credit: Karen Freeman / Future)

With the AutoBarista Pro, the entire brewing process happens inside the machine, so you only have to tap the screen and wait for your drink to be dispensed. You can customize your drink if you like, but the AutoBarista doesn't encourage you to tinker as much as the Luxe Café Pro.

Both machines can brew espresso and drip coffee, as well as cold-brewed coffee. Both can also produce creamy foamed milk for lattes and cappuccinos, with different texture settings. Alternatively, you can raise the steam wand of either machine a few degrees and steam milk manually.

Neither coffee maker will dispense milk into your cup though. This is normal for a semi-automatic coffee maker, but not so common for a fully-automatic one. Whether you use the auto foaming function or use the steam wand manually, you'll need to pour it in yourself. Consider it an opportunity to practice your latte art!

Both coffee makers can steam milk automatically, with a choice of textures, but you can take control of the steam wand if you prefer to get hands-on (Image credit: Future)Maintenance

Normally I have reservations about fully automatic coffee makers because brewing coffee inside a confined space can make an ideal breeding ground for mold. Heat and moisture, combined with a scattering of organic matter in the form of stray coffee grounds, mean things can get pretty nasty unless you dedicate time to properly cleaning it at the end of the day with allowing it to thoroughly dry out.

Ninja's designers have come up with a clever solution for the AutoBarista Pro — installing a fan in the coffee maker's case that cools and ventilates the interior, just like a PC case fan. All its removable parts are dishwasher-safe as well.

The Ninja AutoBarista Pro has a fan to keep its interior cooler and dryer than a typical automatic espresso machine (Image credit: Karen Freeman / Future)

The Ninja Luxe Café is also easy to keep clean; just wash the portafilter and basket, clean the drip tray, purge and wipe down the steam wand, and flush the group set with hot water to keep it fresh.

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GoPro made a splash recently with its announcement of a new trio of cameras — the Mission 1 series. With 50MP 1-inch sensors, the powerful GP3 processor, and in one case even a Micro Four Thirds lens mount, these are the most sophisticated and advanced action cameras I've ever seen — and I don't think you should buy one.

Not right now, anyway, because right now, the Amazon Prime Day deals on the GoPro Hero 13 Black are absolutely out of this world.

While the Mission 1 cameras are looking like a bit of a revolutionary reset for GoPro, the Hero 13 Black was very much not that. It was, and is, pretty much exactly what you'd expect a GoPro to be — a little cuboid, small enough to wear on a helmet or chest mount, capable of capturing crisp, stabilized 5.3K video and punchy, detailed photos. One thing it did introduce, however, was the idea of Lens Mods — clip-on accessories that significantly alter the perspective of the image.

It's a great action camera, one that still sits at the top of our list of the best GoPros while we're finishing up our tests of the Mission 1 series. And right now, as we enter the final hours of Prime Day, you can get hold of the GoPro Hero 13 Black, together with a raft of accessories, for as little as $399 in the US, and an incredible £269 in the UK.

Prime Day deals are, of course, only for Amazon Prime members — and since the Prime Day deals only run from June 23 to June 26, these offers might not be there this time tomorrow.

Today's best GoPro Hero 13 Black deals (US)

This price includes not just the Hero 13 Black, but also a handle, two Enduro batteries, two curved adhesive mounts, a 64GB micro SD card and a carrying case. You can get the camera standalone for $349, but honestly I think $50 for all those accessories is really good.View Deal

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The UK deal on the GoPro Hero 13 Black is simply incredible — right now you can get it in the same multi-accessory bundle for just £269. That's almost half-price! And once again, for even further savings, you can opt to get just the camera £229.View Deal

The clip-on Lens Mods allow for the creation of imagery beyond the standard 'action camera' look.. (Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)One of the most versatile action cameras

The Hero 13 Black uses the same sensor as the Hero 12 Black. A 27MP multi-aspect 8:7 sensor, it captures imagery in a near-square format that makes it easy to crop footage into different aspect ratios. Given that many content creators post their footage to both YouTube (16:9 cinematic aspect ratio) and TikTok (9:16 vertical aspect ratio), this is an invaluable timesaver, making it easy to spread the same content across multiple platforms.

It captures video at a maximum resolution of 5.3K 60fps, and you'll likely have no problems with overheating — in our full GoPro Hero 13 Black review, Tim was recording 5.3K on the go-kart track for more than an hour, and the camera kept up.

Some were disappointed that the Hero 13 Black didn't add 8K, as this felt like it would be the next logical step — and indeed, as mentioned, the Mission 1 cameras can shoot in 8K. But honestly, I think for the vast majority of content creators, especially amateurs and hobbyists, you just don't need it. Very few monitors or televisions will even display 8K, so its main use is allowing you to crop losslessly into footage, effectively giving you a digital zoom. Handy? Sure. Essential? Hardly.

And with the Hero 13 Black, you have a unique, exciting tool in your arsenal — the HB-Series lens mods. These are designed specifically for the Hero 13 Black and will only work with this camera. Clip them on, and you can shoot with an anamorphic perspective for cinema-style shots, or go ultra-wide to radically extend your field of view, get super close-up with a dedicated macro, or control bright sunlight with an ND filter. They're an extra cost, but they're inexpensive, you can individually buy the ones you think you'll use, and if you jump on this Prime Day deal, you'll already have saved a packet on the camera itself.

This is the Macro Lens Mod, enabling super close-ups. (Image credit: Future | Tim Coleman)

You can further customise the Hero 13 Black with extras like the Media Mod, which adds a directional mic for better audio, or the Light Mode, giving you a burst of LED illumination. Fundamentally, this is an action camera that's very easy to set up exactly how you want it, in a way that suits your style of adventurous shooting.

This deal is as cheap as I've ever seen the GoPro Hero 13 Black, and if you've ever thought about jumping on board and trying it out, the next eight or so hours are the time to do it. It's worth noting also that GoPro has a pretty robust trade-in program – so if, down the line, you want to trade up for a Mission 1 camera, you'll have the option.

But right now, while Prime Day deals are still live and our review of the Mission 1 cameras is still in process, I'm saying skip it. The Hero 13 Black is outrageously good value.

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Amazon Prime Day may be drawing to a close, but deals are still live in various places — including some not even at Amazon, like the Sony PlayStation VR2 Horizon: Call of the Mountain Bundle — it’s $100-off at GameStop, making it just $299.99.

Now I was a little mild on the PSVR 2 system at launch, and was instead head over heels in love with my Meta Quest 3, however, several things have changed since then to make the PSVR 2 a much more solid pick up. In fact, after the PlayStation Portal, it might just be the best PS5 accessory you can buy.

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First, the Quest 3 and the Quest 3S have risen fairly steeply in price, making them a much less attractive offering compared to Sony’s headset — especially for folks who already own a PlayStation 5. Then you have the arrival of the PC adapter, which allows you to use the PSVR 2 not only with your PS5 but also as a gaming PC, opening the door to a much broader catalogue of titles through Steam — including some of the genre’s best like Half-Life: Alyx.

But where the PSVR 2 system has won me over is its surprisingly solid range of hits on Sony’s own console. Which includes Horizon Call of the Mountain, which you’ll get included with this bundle if you decide to pick it up.

Today's best PSVR 2 dealsThe best PSVR 2 games

What makes a game system isn’t its hardware, it's the software. Just look at Nintendo’s consoles — the likes of the Wii, DS, and Nintendo Switch haven’t flourished by being technical powerhouses; they’ve thrived in part because they’re home to an incredible library of titles that are a blast to play.

It might have taken a little while as PSVR 2’s library built up, but it’s now at a pretty solid level with a mix of VR-exclusives and VR ports of larger titles, which make the headset worth owning.

My favorite by far has to be Hitman: World of Assassination. Stepping into the shoes of Agent 47, you can perform the game’s unique blend of precise silent assassinations and chaotic kills in first-person, showcasing your aptitude for both firing pistols and setting up explosive rubber duckies. Plus, the sandbox levels are simply a delight to explore from this new perspective.

Then there’s VR classics like Pistol Whip and Beat Saber. These rhythm-style games encourage you to move and act to the beat in order to rack up a high score. I love both of these titles because they’re so simple, yet effective, and encourage that active involvement that VR is best known for. Sure, you’ll look a little silly, but you’ll feel so cool as you master these titles.

Become Leon Kennedy (Image credit: Future / Isaiah Williams)

Lastly, I can’t talk about VR without talking about one of its best-suited genres: horror. Resident Evil 4 Remake and Alien: Rogue Incursion instantly come to mind, but whichever horror story you choose, be ready for a proper scare. It’s a lot more terrifying to actually be inside the haunted house than simply watching your character wander its halls through your TV screen (and in fairness, that could also be very scary).

Plus, with all the PC VR games playable through Steam — including AAA tentpoles, indie hits, and fan-made VR mods for flat gaming classics — the PSVR 2 is in a really healthy place even if it doesn’t seem to be at the front of Sony’s mind.

If you’re looking to enhance your PS5 gaming experience, then you absolutely should consider snatching up this deal while you can.

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Amazon Prime Day may be coming to an end, but it's not too late to snap up a super saving on top-tier tech. And luckily, I've just spotted one of the best deals of the whole sale: you can get one of 2026's best-value Bluetooth speakers, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3, for less, even though it only released a few months ago.

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Right now, you can buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 for $47.49 (was $64.99) at Amazon US, which represents a chunky 27% discount. If you're in the UK, you can get a sweet deal as well. That's because the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 is £49.99 (was £62.99) at Amazon, which is more than 20% off.

The Stormbox Micro 3 delivers deep and distinguished bass, clear all-round sound, and a super-durable build. It's also phenomenally compact, making it the ideal audio companion to take on your travels this summer. If you want to find out more about these blistering bargains, simply scroll on down.

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With imposing bass and clear all-round audio in a small package, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 is a speaker that punches well above its weight. Mix in IP68 dust and waterproofing, customizable EQ, and ultra-long battery life, and this is an exceptionally good value option. It's worth noting, though, that you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to get this speaker at this reduced price.View Deal

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I love the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 for its big bassy sound, IP68 dust and waterproofing, and ultra-long battery life. It's also incredibly compact, making it easy to bring anywhere you go, and its peronalizable EQ and multi-speaker pairing makes it highly versatile. This is a great price on an already affordable speaker, although it's worth noting that you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to get it at this sale price.View Deal

In my Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 review, I rated the speaker 4.5 stars, which is an exceptional score for a small, budget-friendly speaker. Why? Well it comes down to a few things.

First of all, it sounds so much better than you'd expect for a model in this size-class. While a lot of palm-sized speakers struggle to crank out striking low-end sound, it's no problem for the Stormbox Micro 3. Bass hits hard, but not in an uncontrolled or unrefined way — it's responsive and relatively full-sounding too. In addition, vocals and guitars in the mid-range come through with impressive clarity, and percussion in the treble is controlled, never sounding tinny (unless you're cranking the volume to 100, which is rarely a good idea with small speakers anyway).

IP68 waterproofing means the speaker is fully protected against particle ingress, but also capable of surviving a 1.5 meter dive underwater for up to 30 minutes. So if you want to bring it with you for a swim in the pool, for instance, you're in luck.

It also has a magnetic base, a nifty companion app, and a massive 24-hour battery life, cementing it as one of the best Bluetooth speakers in its weight class alongside the likes of the JBL Go 5 and Edifier ES20. So, what are you waiting for? Scoop up this awesome Bluetooth speaker for less while you still can!

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• Cobalt’s 2026 State of Pentesting Report shows confidence in fully automated AI testing collapsed from 29% in 2025 to 9% this year
• 78% of respondents saw automated tools miss critical vulnerabilities; LLM flaws proved complex, with MTTR rising from 19 to 36 days and most issues left unresolved
• Hybrid models surged to 47% adoption, as experts stress automation should complement, not replace, elite human expertise in uncovering business logic risks

As the world praises Mythos, and the Chinese rush to create their own variant, a report painting an entirely different picture comes from Cobalt.

The cybersecurity company just published the Cobalt State of Pentesting Report 2026, based on two comparative surveys, one in 2025 and one in 2026. Polling around 450 cybersecurity professionals, Cobalt wanted to see how confident the cybersecurity community is in automated AI testing for vulnerabilities and it turns out - not that much.

Last year, just below a third (29%) relied entirely on AI automation for testing. This year, the figure dropped to 9%. Cobalt suggests that the key reason for such a steep drop in confidence is the fact that 78% saw fully automated scanning tools missing critical vulnerabilities. Another key reason is the complexity of the AI attack surface the scanners are testing.

Context-dependent vulnerabilities

Roughly one in three findings from an AI pentest are rated “high-risk” - which is 2.7 times the average of conventional software, it was said. Also, at the time of analysis, less than two-fifths (38%) of LLM vulnerabilities were fixed, while 62% remained open. Mean time to resolve (MTTR) for AI/LLM security issues rose from 19 days to 36 days.

“LLM vulnerabilities are deeply context-dependent and invisible to tools that lack an architectural understanding of the application,” said Andrew Obadiaru, CISO of Cobalt. “To close the validation gap, automation should be deployed exactly where it excels, but elite human expertise remains foundational to uncovering and remediating the most complex business logic risks.”

It took the cybersecurity community less than a year to almost completely abandon fully automated AI testing and replace it with a hybrid model - something around 47% said they now prefer. This model has surged 22% year-over-year, while the percentage of organizations using automation for low-risk environments also increased to 47%.

“While the industry is rightfully excited about the potential of Mythos-class tools, unguided algorithms are inherently prone to returning even more false positives and costly false negatives than the automated scanners we have today,” continued Obadiaru.

Via Infosecurity Magazine

Many organizations today share the same quiet paradox: the systems aren’t broken, but the business is increasingly operating around them instead of through them.

On spreadsheets. In chat threads. Inside workarounds that started as temporary and quietly became permanent.

The more this happens, the system of record becomes a system of reference, and the real operating system of the company lives in the gaps between the tools you bought to run it.

And this is far from a system of execution.

But this isn't an indictment of the implementation itself. The problem is the clock, and most systems weren't built to keep pace with it.

Many enterprise systems are still designed and deployed on a cycle that assumes business conditions hold roughly steady from the day the requirements are written to the day the system goes live.

But the pace has changed. Customer expectations evolve regularly. New channels appear. Competitors ship in weeks what used to take much longer.

By the time an implementation reaches production, the business priorities it was scoped against have already shifted, and the gap between what the system does and what the business now needs starts widening from day one.

Problems of complexity

This pattern holds across different organization sizes. Large enterprises run into complexity. Mid-sized and smaller organizations run into constraint. Teams implement what the budget or resourcing allows, knowing out of the gate that the system won't be able to cover every need, and they aren’t able to come back to address the rest in a timely or effective manner.

The workarounds start earlier and proliferate faster, but the destination is the same. The system becomes a partial reflection of how the work actually happens, and the rest of the work moves into whatever tool people can get their hands on.

The same drift shows up in how customers experience the company. Too many enterprise systems were designed from the inside out, built around how the organization structures itself internally. Customers don't care about that. They care about being able to buy, get service, or change their account in the way that makes sense to them.

When the system can't adapt to that, the friction shows up in places the company can see clearly: longer call times, dropped journeys, channels that don't talk to each other, customers who have to repeat themselves. The gap between how the business runs and how the customer wants to engage becomes the most visible failure point.

And as organizations expand their AI adoption, the picture gets even more complex. Every agent you deploy will surface a workflow that needs adjusting. Every adjustment will spawn three more. The teams running serious agentic AI pilots are discovering that the AI itself is not the hardest part.

Reshaping the underlying process at the speed the AI demands is what stalls or breaks them. A system whose change cycle is measured in quarters cannot keep pace with AI-driven operations that evolve in days.

How AI upsets the economics

AI is also upending the traditional unit economics of execution. For decades, enterprise systems scaled by adding more users, and more employees meant more capacity. But organizations are now entering a model where humans and AI agents operate together inside the same workflows and operational processes.

As a result, scale is no longer determined primarily by workforce size or application access. It is determined by how effectively the enterprise coordinates execution across people, agents, systems, and automation in real time.

This shift changes the role of the system itself. Instead of serving primarily as a system of record or control, it has to become the place where execution takes place. This moves the focus towards enabling outcomes and orchestrating end-to-end processes rather than simply managing access and data. This is a fundamental shift in how organizations think about both technology and scale.

Faced with these challenges, traditional playbooks for future-proofing now feel woefully inadequate. The five-year roadmap, the multi-year transformation program, the carefully sequenced rollout designed to deliver stability years from now. These were sensible strategies in an era when conditions changed at a pace where you could plan for them. But the pace of the AI era has removed that luxury.

A different operational model

What this moment demands is a different operational model altogether: the Unlimited Enterprise. A platform flexible enough to let teams quickly adjust workflows, introduce new capabilities, and respond to change without long delays.

An environment with no fixed ceiling on users, agents, workflows, or scale, with governance and observability built in. Starting doesn't mean replacing everything out of the gate. Look for places where the friction is greatest, manual effort is heaviest, or readiness is highest, and hit those first.

The companies that win in this next era are the ones engineering the ability to evolve their systems and workflows at the speed business is already moving. Systems that can evolve more easily are more likely to be adopted, remain relevant, and support the business effectively over time. That is the only real future-proofing left.

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• A French retailer has made its own version of the Steam Machine
• The 'Stim Machine' packs an RX 9060 XT GPU, which gives it far faster frame rates at the same price tag
• There are other benefits of the alternative PC, too, as well as compromises where the device loses out to the Steam Machine

With the price of the Steam Machine, we've inevitably seen a lot of chatter about alternatives, either in DIY form or with pre-builts, and here's another of the latter: the 'Stim Machine'.

VideoCardz reports that French retailer LDLC made the Stim Machine, although it has since dropped that cheeky name, but I'll still use it here, as I like it, and it's much better than the LDLC 'PC Box' which is the new (yawn-some) name.

The device follows the spec of Valve's gaming PC to a large extent, with a few key differences.

The main change is that instead of the RDNA 3 semi-custom AMD GPU that's in the Steam Machine, you're getting a current-gen (RDNA 4) RX 9060 XT graphics card. It's the 8GB model (the same loadout as the Steam Machine's GPU), but the 9060 XT has considerably more grunt under its bonnet.

The processor is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, a 6-core and 12-thread effort like the Zen 4 chip in the Steam Machine, and there's also 16GB of DDR5 RAM. You get a 500GB SSD (again, the same as Valve's) but with two additional SATA slots for more storage should you wish (as opposed to the microSD option with the Steam Machine).

The price is exactly the same as the Steam Machine in France if you want the retailer to supply you with the pre-built version (or you can save 4% if you just order the parts to be sent and build the rig yourself).

Analysis: Stim versus Steam – the relative pros and cons

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As noted, the main difference is the RX 9060 XT, which will boost your frame rates a good deal versus the Steam Machine. Not only is the GPU considerably faster, but you also get FSR 4 with the current-gen Radeon family for better frames per second still. And there's the possibility of upgrading the graphics card in the future, which is missing with the Steam Machine.

Indeed, even upgrading the RAM on the Steam Machine is a relatively fiddly task by all accounts, as you have to remove quite a bit of the internals to get to those RAM slots. The Stim Machine also gives you those extra storage options.

Having argued the case against Valve's creation, it's only right to list the cons of the Stim Machine. For starters, while it's a Mini-ITX case and a compact PC — seemingly a SilverStone SST-SG13B Sugo case, as pointed out on Reddit – it's still quite a bit larger than the Steam Machine (11.5 liters versus 3.8 liters).

In other words, volume-wise it's three times the size of Valve's PC, and yes, it's still small enough, but part of the draw of the Steam Machine is its diminutive size that lets the device sit unobtrusively in your living room. There's also the thermals, cooling, and noise to consider regarding whacking the 9060 XT GPU in the Stim Machine, particularly in a living room setting. Valve's Steam Machine is impressively quiet, as reviews have made clear.

What alternatives to the Steam Machine are also missing are some of Valve's quality-of-life features for more streamlined (steam-lined?) operation, including instant sleep/wake functionality and HDMI CEC support (allowing your TV remote to control volume, or switch the TV set on or off with the Steam Machine). These are some really thoughtful touches from Valve.

Not forgetting that with the Stim Machine, you have to set it up and install SteamOS yourself (although the retailer does provide a guide), which could be a stumbling block for tech novices. All that's done for you with the Steam Machine, with just a simple out-of-the-box experience to navigate.

So, all in all, it's not quite such a simple face-off here, but there's no arguing that, due to it packing an RX 9060 XT, the Stim Machine will offer a lot more pep with frame rates than Valve's compact gaming PC. So if frame rate smoothness is your overriding priority, and you can put up with the mentioned trade-offs, an alternative like the Stim Machine is the the way to proceed.

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What we also shouldn't forget is that whether you buy a Steam Machine, or an alternative pre-built like this one (or you go the DIY route yourself), it's a win for Valve, as it's another gamer on SteamOS — and buying software from its store, which is the real point of this living room PC. Indeed, Valve is actively encouraging folks to build their own Steam Machines if they feel that the official model is too pricey (but of course, building any computer is an uphill pricing struggle these days).

Another interesting point to note is that among the many interviews Valve's engineers have given of late, PC Gamer has a fresh nugget on the next-gen Steam Machine from Pierre-Loup Griffais and Yazan Aldehayyat.

As far as a potential sequel to the PC goes, Griffais noted: "I don't think we're thinking about [the Steam Machine] with quite as long of a timeframe as something like the Steam Deck."

So, a Steam Machine 2 with more powerful innards shouldn't be as lengthy a wait as a Steam Deck sequel, but that said, Aldehayyat elaborated that it isn't just around the corner (unsurprisingly).

The next Steam Machine will happen "in line with typical PC upgrade cycles and what people typically do", and Aldehayyat said, "It's just a matter of when it makes sense to [upgrade], at what price point, at what time, on what games are available. Like if a bunch of new games come out on Steam that require more performance, that would probably make us wanna upgrade the Steam Machine faster."

We're in the final day of Amazon's massive four-day Prime sale today, so there isn't long left to score a deal. That's particularly the case with the brand's own-brand devices, which - as always - form the backbone of the retailer's event.

In short, if you're looking for record-low prices on Kindle ereaders, Echo devices, Fire TV Sticks, and other well-known devices, then it's go time. Pretty much everything is on sale right now with some of the best discounts I've ever seen.

- Check out all of today's Prime Day deals at Amazon

Highlights include the excellent Kindle Coloursoft for $159 (was $249), the Fire TV Stick 4K Select for $17.99 (was $39.99), and the Blink Video Doorbell for $23.99 (was $59.99). These are some of our most highly rated Amazon products here at TechRadar, so they're very much easy recommendations at these record-low prices.

As with all Prime Day deals, you'll need to be an Amazon Prime member to get your hands on these exclusive discounts. If you're not signed up, then don't worry, you can just use the 30-day free trial to get access. That will cover you for not just these price cuts, but the thousands of deals at Amazon today that are set to expire at Midnight tonight.

Today's Amazon Prime Day sale - quick links

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Back-to-school tech: 48% off laptops, headphones & tablets
• Cheap TVs: Samsung, Sony & LG from $89.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Smartwatches: up to $250 off Garmin & Apple
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

Prime Day deals: Kindles

The latest version of the standard Kindle is on sale as part of the annual Prime Day sale. It's a basic ereader, but it still boasts a four-week battery life and space for thousands of books. Given it's $40 cheaper than the Paperwhite, this is clearly a better pick for the infrequent reader who's after a more budget-friendly option. At $85, this Prime Day deal matches the record-low price for the ereader, but is far from the bigger discounts I've seen in previous years.View Deal

Amazon Prime Day features an OK, if a little disappointing, deal on the latest Kindle Paperwhite. We found in our Kindle Paperwhite review that it's packed with features to suit all avid readers, including a 12-week battery life, glare-free 7-inch screen, adjustable warm light, and storage space for thousands of books. This is a good buy and one of the best ereaders out there, it's just a shame that the days of even bigger discounts are well in the past.

The Kindle Colorsoft is down to its lowest price as part of Amazon Prime Day. As Amazon's first and only colored Kindle, it's a must-have for people who love reading travel guides, graphic novels, and other genres with a lot of images and photographs. It's USB-C and wireless charging compatible, lasting up to 8 weeks on a full battery.View Deal

This updated version of the Kindle Scribe hasn't been discounted since launch, so this Prime Day is a great time to bag a deal. The Scribe combines some of the best features of the Kindle Paperwhite, such as the glare-free and auto-adjusting display, along with the option to take notes, comment on documents, and doodle using the included stylus pen. Our Kindle Scribe review was down on some missing features that have been added in recent updates, so now this is a better value for a multi-functional device.View Deal

The Kindle Colorsoft Kids has reached $189 on two occasions before, but today's deal is a brand-new record-low price on the latest model. While the Colorsoft is pricier than the others, as the name suggests, it has a color display that's fantastic for graphic novels and kids' books. Otherwise, it's very similar to the Paperwhite in that it's waterproof, comes with 12 months of Amazon Kids+, a themed cover, and a two-year guarantee.View Deal

Similar to the above deal on the standard Kindle, the cheapest Kindle Paperwhite deal available at Amazon today is on the Kids Edition variant. Again, the device is functionally the same as the standard Kindle Paperwhite, but you get a themed cover, a six-month trial of Amazon Kids+, and an extended warranty. The main selling point for the Paperwhite over the standard Kindle is that it's waterproof and features a larger seven-inch display.View Deal

The cheapest Kindle deal on Amazon right now is this excellent discount on the latest Amazon Kindle Kids version. Simply put, this model is functionally the same as the standard Kindle but comes with a Kid-friendly cover, a six-month trial for Amazon Kids Plus, and an extended two-year warranty. Regardless of whether you're a small or big kid, this is a great deal on the baseline Kindle.View Deal

Prime Day deals: Amazon Fire TV Sticks

You can get Amazon's standard Fire TV Stick for just $15.99 — a new record-low price. In our Fire TV Stick review, we found the original version was a cheap way to add essential smart features to your TV, including access to streaming apps in HD, Alexa voice controls, and the ability to control other smart home devices.View Deal

Amazon's newest 4K streaming stick is down to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day. Considering it's only a few bucks more than the cheaper HD version, you might as well pay for the upgrade and get access to higher resolution streaming — as long as you have a 4K TV. It lacks a few premium features found in the more expensive Plus and Max models, such as improved Wi-Fi and Dolby Atmos, but this is more than enough to cover general everyday use.View Deal

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K Plus streams shows and movies on your TV in ultra-high definition 4K resolution. This updated version now supports Dolby Vision, Wi-Fi 6, and includes 2GB of RAM. This deal from Amazon Prime Day is a return to the record-low price and excellent value for an all-around streaming device.View Deal

This is $2 shy of the record-low price for Amazon's premium streaming device. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max streams the same content at the same quality as the standard 4K version, but the extra power inside delivers faster app navigation. Plus, it uses Wi-Fi 6E technology to deliver a more stable, consistent streaming experience.View Deal

The 4K Fire TV Cube is Amazon's fastest-ever streaming media player, functioning as a smart speaker that allows you to control your smart home devices. The Fire TV Cube features Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos support, and works with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control.View Deal

Prime Day deals: Echo devices

The Amazon Echo Dot is down to $34.99 for Prime Day. Amazon's best-selling smart speaker offers improved audio, a new temperature sensor, and all the handy Alexa features just a voice command away, such as playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather. This one was $4 cheaper over Black Friday, but it's still a strong deal.View Deal

Amazon's Echo Spot is a solid smart alarm clock that pairs a 2.83-inch touchscreen with a 1.73-inch front-firing speaker. With Alexa onboard, you can ask the assistant for the weather, play music, or, of course, schedule alarms. This Prime Day deal matches the previous record-low price we saw during Black Friday.View Deal

Whether you want more advanced features like Lossless High Definition audio and Automatic Room Adaptation, or just love the idea of a more premium-looking speaker with faster Alexa responses, the Echo Dot Max is a great choice. This deal for Prime Day is a new record-low price.View Deal

Amazon's best-selling Echo Show 5 is down to $59.99 for Prime Day. The latest version of the Echo Show 5 features a compact 5.5-inch display but packs impressive sound with deeper bass and clearer vocals. Voice controls are enabled through Amazon Alexa, while you can use the smart screen to listen to podcasts, watch movies, stream videos, play music, and more.View Deal

Amazon's larger smart display just got its biggest discount yet ahead of Prime Day. The Echo Show 11 boasts a vibrant 11-inch full HD screen and spatial audio support for room-filling sound when listening to music or watching videos. With Alexa+ support, too, you get access to all of its advanced AI features, and an easy way to connect and control other smart devices around you home.View Deal

The latest Echo Show 15 got a big refresh when it launched, bringing its specs up to speed and offering a better Alexa experience. These were the first smart displays from Amazon to see the Alexa+ treatment and, naturally, offer one of the better user experiences with Amazon's gen AI-boosted subscription service.View Deal

If your children are at an age where they're after something a bit more capable in tech, then this Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids tablet is a solid upgrade. It has all the parental controls, safety features, and protective measures, and an impressive 13-hour battery life. Today's Prime Day deal is just $5 shy of the record-low price.View Deal

Prime Day deals: Home security

Another top deal from the Amazon Big Spring Sale is the all-new Blink Video Doorbell for only $35.99. The Blink doorbell alerts you when motion is detected and features infrared night vision, two-way audio, a two-year battery life, and an expanded field of view.View Deal

Don’t underestimate its size (and price point, for that matter), because this tiny security camera boasts a hi-res 2K camera and a spotlight for nighttime visibility. Thanks to Amazon's Prime Day sale, you can get the latest version of the security camera for under $20.View Deal

We consider the Outdoor 4 the best outdoor security camera, so we're thrilled that it's available at a massive 65% discount. It's wire-free and satisfyingly simple to set up, with a battery life of up to 2 years. It features a user-friendly app that lets you make the most of 1080p HD video and two-way audio, with additional features available with a Blink subscription.View Deal

If you have wiring for a doorbell, this is an excellent deal on Ring's cheapest doorbell, knocking 50% off the list price. For that amount, you get a Retinal 2K with up to 6x enhanced zoom, live view, and two-way talk.View Deal

I already own the best-selling Ring Video Doorbell and can't imagine living without it. The smart doorbell features a built-in battery and lets you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone or computer. Today's Prime Day deal from Amazon is a new record-low price.View Deal

The Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus offers higher resolution than the standard model, plus color night vision, and it's down to a record-low price of $99.99 in this Prime Day deal, so why not upgrade and treat your home to enhanced security?View Deal

There's a massive 50% discount on the already affordable Ring Indoor Cam at Amazon's Prime Day sale. This plug-in security camera works with Alexa and offers motion detection and real-time notifications, so you can stay up to date on what's happening.View Deal

There's 50% off this easy-to-install Ring Outdoor Cam Plus right now, so you can enjoy a wide field of view in 2K Video for under $60. This plug-in security camera works with Alexa and offers motion detection and real-time notifications, so you can stay up to date on what's happening.View Deal

This Prime Day deal lets you get the Ring Outdoor Camera for $39.99 — that's the lowest price I've ever seen. The Alexa-enabled security camera features motion-activated notifications, two-way talk, and can be placed outside thanks to the weather-resistant design and a battery life of six to twelve months.View Deal

The Ring Floodlight Camera Wired Plus is 50% off at Amazon, bringing the price down to a record-low $89.99. The motion-activated HD camera features two-way talk, customizable motion zones, and notifies your smartphone, tablet, or laptop when motion is detected.View Deal

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Yeti deals - quick links

• Shop the full Prime Day sale
• Amazon Prime Day Yeti deals
• Seasonal offers at Yeti.com
• Yeti sale at Dick's Sporting Goods
• Like-new coolers at Yeti Rescues
• Yeti sales, deals, and outlet at REI

Amazon Prime Day is a great time to look for a Yeti cooler, and you'll find some great discounts on soft coolers in particular, but it's not the only place you should be looking. I previously worked as the editor of a website dedicated to backcountry adventures, and I learned that you often need to look further afield for the biggest discounts, especially if you've got your heart set on a hard cooler for summer camping and fishing expeditions.

Here you'll find my top recommendations from Amazon, as well as Dick's Sporting Goods and Yeti Rescues, where you can find like-new coolers with huge discounts, all with the green light from the company itself.

Amazon Prime Day deals

The Hopper M Series is great for beach days, and has hit a record low price for Prime Day. This navy blue version has received the biggest price chop, but you can also get the same bag-style cooler in black for $262.50.View Deal

This compact cooler, perfect for cans, has been $240 for most of the year so far, but has received an extra $15 price cut for Prime Day. The deal applies to two colors: Cherry Blossom, shown here, and Firefly Yellow.View Deal

Similar to the classic M Series, but with backpack straps that make it easier to carry long distances. You'll get the same 25% Prime Day discount whether you opt for the Sandstone Pink colorway, shown here, or Cherry Blossom. View Deal

OK, so this backpack isn't a cooler, but it's still a great Prime Day deal for your summer camping and hiking escapades. If you don't like this dark purple Dusk color, you can also get this backpack in Cherry Blossom or Classic Navy for the same price.View Deal

Need more space? This slightly larger version of the Ranchero is also down to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day 2026, but only in Cherry Blossom (other colors have received a discount as well, but it's not as generous).View Deal

This jug keeps your coffee/water/iced tea at the correct hot or cold temperature for hours, and it's a record-low price for Prime Day. Amazon cheekily bumped it up to the full list price earlier in the week (naughty) but it usually sells for over £100 so this is a genuinely good deal.View Deal

This double-walled insulated tumbler is also down to al all-time low price for Prime Day 2026. Only the Firefly Yellow version is on offer at the moment.View Deal

Yeti.com deals

Yeti's online store often holds seasonal sales and special deals on selected colors and product lines. Here are today's best offers.

20% off Cherry Blossom at YETI US
Yeti is clearing out all stock in the pale lilac Cherry Blossom colorway, so this is a great time to grab a bargain on soft coolers, drinkware, and accessories.View Deal

20% off Firefly Yellow at YETI US
Yeti is also clearing out stock in FIrefly Yellow, and it looks like it's selling out faster than Cherry Blossom so you'll need to be quick to grab an item before it's gone.View Deal

20% off Ranchero 12L & 18L Backpacks at YETI US
These everyday carry backpacks are on offer in Black Forest Green, Cherry Blossom, Classic Navy, Black, and Cape Dark Taupe. View Deal

30% off Rambler 42oz Straw Mugs at YETI US
A few colors have already sold out, but you can still get this handy insulated mug in Firefly Yellow, Key Lime, and Lowcountry Peach, plus core colors.View Deal

Yeti Rescues deals

Can't see the cooler you want in the Black Friday sale? Take a look at Yeti Rescues — an official Yeti program that takes coolers and other equipment that's not brand spanking new (products that have been returned, for example, or that Yeti has used for demos or displays), inspects them, cleans them, and sells them at a bargain price.

In 'peak' condition, so it doesn't have its original box, but is otherwise practically perfect, and $40 off.View Deal

$45 off the original price. This particular cooler, in attractive Seafoam blue, is in 'peak' condition, meaning it's unboxed but in near-perfect condition. You can also grab it in Navy or White for the same price if you prefer.View Deal

This 65-liter cooler is big enough to use as a casting platform for days by the lake, and can hold enough food for a four-person weekend away. It's in 'peak' condition, and is also available in Seafoam, White, or Tan.View Deal

Camping in the backcountry? This wheeled cooler is tough, puncture-proof, and will get you from your car to your pitch with ease. This particular cooler is in 'like new' condition, which means it might have a few marks, but you'll need to look closely to see them. That seems fine to me, especially since it knocks $90 off the price.View Deal

More Yeti deals

Amazon and Yeti Rescues aren't your only options when you're shopping for a cheap Yeti cooler. Dick's Sporting Goods has a decent selection of offers as well. I've rounded up a handful of the best below, but you can also check out the full sale yourself.

Perfect for drinks, this soft cooler can hold up to 24 cans, and is super insulated so ice stays frozen and drinks remain cold all day. With $50 off, this is a great offer — and you don't need Amazon Prime to get it.View Deal

This cute cooler in Aquifer Blue is just the right size for cans and wine bottles, and its non-slip feet mean you can take it safely on a boat, kayak, or even a paddle board for a day of fun. You'll need to be quick though — the Cherry Blossom colorway has already sold out.View Deal

This Firefly Yellow colorway is great fun, and will help you stand out and stay safe when you're adventuring in the backcountry. A huge $55 saving doesn't hurt either. Who needs Amazon, right?View Deal

More Prime Day deals

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

• Google Wallet now lets you track parcels
• It also now includes TSA PreCheck Touchless ID
• But these features only work in the US

Google Wallet is becoming a lot more than just a wallet, as two new features have just rolled out for it — one of which helps you track parcels, and the other of which could speed your journeys through airports.

First up, there’s now the ability to see receipts, tracking numbers, and the shipping status of parcels you’re waiting for, directly from Google Wallet. For more detailed tracking information you’ll still have to head to the carrier’s website, but a new ‘track package’ button in Wallet will take you straight there.

You’ll see all deliveries that are due soon alongside your passes on the Google Wallet home screen, while your other orders can be seen by tapping ‘view more’.

That said, all of this will of course only appear if your order is linked to your Gmail account, and even then, only if it’s from a supported merchant. You'll also need to have package tracking enabled, which can be done from the Gmail app on your phone by heading to Menu > Settings, then tapping your account name, followed by General > Package tracking.

So it’s not quite a comprehensive package tracking solution, but it’s a good step in that direction — though right now this feature is only available in the US.

A travel upgrade

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As for the other new Google Wallet update, it has become the first digital wallet to support TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. This means that rather than having to show your ID at security, you can pre-register with the TSA through Google Wallet.

If you’re eligible, you can do this by first creating an ID pass in Google Wallet using your passport information, and then adding a boarding pass to Google Wallet. You’ll then see a ‘get started’ button on the pass that allows you to securely share your ID and boarding pass with the TSA.

Once done, you’ll be able to use the express TSA PreCheck Touchless ID line at the airport, saving you time.

However, this currently only works at 65 US airports and with 100 participating airlines, so while it’s quite widespread it won’t work on all flights from all US airports.

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Prime Day is nearly over, ending midnight tonight, so today is your last chance to get Amazon's own TVs for a great price. There's no better model than the Ember Mini-LED and right now, you can get the 55-inch Ember Mini-LED for $499 (was $819.99) at Amazon US.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

In the UK, the same 55-inch Ember Mini-LED is £599 (was £849.99) at Amazon UK. While it is a very good TV, Amazon Prime Day is the only time to buy this TV. Any other time, it's overpriced and faces tough competition from other budget mini-LEDs form TCL and Hisense. But, during Prime Day, this TV is great value.

I've got my full thoughts on this TV below, but really, its strength is in how good for sports it is out-of-the-box. So, if you're still on the hunt for a TV for the World Cup (with over three weeks of the tournament still to go), this could the TV for you.

Today's best Amazon Ember Mini-LED TV deals

The Amazon Ember MIni-LED is the best TV in Amazon's TV lineup. It delivers rich, natural colors, decent contrast and stong motion out-of-the-box in its sports mode. It's also well suited for gamers with 4K 144Hz and VRR support. Prime Day is the time of year to buy this TV, and the 55-inch model is down to $499.99 — a great price. Other sizes:

65-inch: was $1,089.99 now $879.99
75-inch: was $1,499.99 now $1,099.99View Deal

The best time of yeat to pick up the Ember Mini-LED is Prime Day, as the 55-inch has dropped to £599.99, its best price. This TV is great for sports, gaming and movies, delivering natural colors, smooth motion and a good suite of gaming features. Other sizes:

65-inch: was £1,149.99 now £769.99
75-inch: was £1,599.99 now £999.99View Deal

A World Cup companion

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I've tested the majority of Amazon's own TVs, and the Ember Mini-LED (formally known as Fire TV Omni Mini-LED) is easily the best in the lineup. I awarded it four stars in my review, but one its highlights was not what I expected.

When I test sport on TVs, I often find I have to do lot of motion settings tweaks, unless its one of the very best TVs (and even then there's still some work to be done). So I was surprised, and impressed, by just how accurate the Ember Mini-LED's motion was out-of-the-box.

I often avoid the Sports picture mode on a TV as its motion can be heavy-handed and the picture can look artificial, with over-sharp textures and too-bright colors, but the Ember Mini-LED's mode was ready to go and as I watched a soccer game on Prime Video, the action looked smooth with no signs of artifacts and the picture was solid throughout. A pleasant surprise for a mid-range mini-LED.

For other content, the Ember Mini-LED produces natural, but punchy colors that looked great in movies like La La Land. For darker movies, its contrast was solid and while black tones weren't perfect, they were decent enough. Textures on the other hand were very good, balancing a lifelike and crisp look.

The Ember Mini-LED has a suite of features that competes with the best gaming TVs. It supports 4K 144Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, Dolby Vision gaming and ALLM. It has a measured 13.4ms input lag time and while playing Battlefield V, I found snapping between targets and moving around to be smooth with pretty quick response times.

More Prime Day deals in the US

• Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18
• Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99
• Apple: MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29
• Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99
• Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99
• Headphones: 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung
• Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199
• Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186
• Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99
• Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing
• Vacuums: Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34

More Prime Day deals in the UK

• Amazon Prime: get a 30-day free trial
• Amazon Devices: Fire, Ring & Blink from £13.99
• Amazon Haul: up to 30% off
• Apple: up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch
• Appliances: up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal
• Beauty: up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B
• Essentials: household goods from £5
• Fans: from £20
• Fashion: up to 50% off
• Gaming: £90 off PlayStation 5
• Headphones: up to 50% off Beats & Sony
• Laptops: from £149
• Tablets: Samsung & Lenovo from £79.99
• Toys: up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
• TVs: from £129.99
• Vacuums: up to 40% off Shark & Roborock
• Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura

• New Grand Theft Auto 6 details might have emerged from an Amazon Brazil listing
• The game apparently features NPCs with their own routines and "random events"
• Players may be able to switch between Jason and Lucia during missions

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders have officially begun, and thanks to Amazon Brazil's listing, new details about the game's open world may have emerged.

Alongside a larger Vice City map, which Rockstar has previously said will allow players to explore several regions of Leonida, the product listing description also states that players will be able to switch between co-protagonists Jason and Lucia during the story and "participate in missions as a duo."

This sounds similar to GTA 5, so we could expect certain missions to be playable by either character, but it could also mean players can choose who to complete a mission with, regardless.

It also looks like GTA 6's world will be highly detailed with a "greater sense of immersion", as non-player characters (NPCs) will have their own "routines", which could mean daily and nightly activities, "random events" that players can encounter, and "interactive establishments."

The latter could be a reference to shops, tattoo parlours, and salons, but could also describe places like strip clubs, bars, and gun stores, which haven't been revealed yet but can also be found in GTA 5.

The mention of "random events" sounds like a feature drawn from Red Dead Redemption 2, allowing players to come across them while roaming the map, including things like isolated interactions and unmarked encounters.

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GTA 6 will also reportedly feature "integrated social networks" that mimic real life, and players can "watch viral videos, follow influencers, and discover world events through your in-game mobile phone."

The game is built for current-gen, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Series S, and the description confirms that it will offer "next-generation graphics" that include "advanced lighting, dynamic weather, more natural animations, and a high level of detail in environments."

At the moment it's unclear whether these details have come from Rockstar themselves, or have been added by a third-party but they certainly sound very plausible.

GTA 6 launches on November 19 and will cost $79.99 / AU$129.95 / £69.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 / AU$159.95 / £89.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Pre-loads begin on November 12.

However, physical copies won't have a disc and only include a digital download code in the box.