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Switch 2 Momentum Taps into Nostalgia with Ocarina of Time and Kingdom Hearts IV

Sam Greenwood

Nintendo’s June 2026 Direct showcased a heavy reliance on technical ports and legacy remakes for the Switch 2, raising questions about the platform’s original software lineup. While titles like the Ocarina of Time remake and Kingdom Hearts IV lead the charge, the presentation was marked by a surprising volume of DLC and iterative spin-offs rather than brand-new experiences. Continue reading Switch 2 Momentum Taps into Nostalgia with Ocarina of Time and Kingdom Hearts IV

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Veteran ISS Commanders to Lead NASA’s High-Stakes Artemis III Orbital Rehearsal

Sam Greenwood

NASA has officially named the four-member crew for its 2027 Artemis III mission, which will now serve as a critical Earth-orbit “pathfinder” to test lunar hardware. Led by veteran commander Randy Bresnik and ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, the team will perform the first crewed docking maneuvers with commercial landing systems from SpaceX and Blue Origin. This strategic architectural shift aims to finalize system integration and flight safety in low Earth orbit before the agency attempts its first crewed mission to the lunar South Pole with Artemis IV in 2028. Continue reading Veteran ISS Commanders to Lead NASA’s High-Stakes Artemis III Orbital Rehearsal

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Artemis II Completes Historic Translunar Injection, Crew Begins Journey to the Moon

Sam Greenwood

Following a successful launch of the Space Launch System on April 1, 2026, the Artemis II crew has officially left Earth orbit—marking the first time humans have journeyed toward the moon in over 50 years. Despite minor technical hurdles involving ground communications and “off-nominal” hardware issues, the Orion spacecraft is currently on a precise trajectory toward the lunar far side after a successful five-minute and 50-second Translunar Injection burn. Continue reading Artemis II Completes Historic Translunar Injection, Crew Begins Journey to the Moon

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NASA Shifts Focus to Lunar Surface as “Ignition” Strategy Pauses Gateway

Sam Greenwood

NASA has unveiled a sweeping realignment of its exploration goals, pivoting toward an aggressive lunar surface-first strategy. The “Ignition” strategy, detailed in a series of leadership briefings, shifts the focus away from the planned Gateway orbital outpost and toward high-cadence … Continue reading NASA Shifts Focus to Lunar Surface as “Ignition” Strategy Pauses Gateway

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Samsung Unveils Galaxy XR Headset with Android XR

Sam Greenwood

San Jose, CA – October 21, 2025 – Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy XR headset, previously codenamed Project Moohan. This device is the first to operate on Google’s new Android XR operating system, developed through a collaboration involving Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm Technologies. The Galaxy XR is priced at $1,799.99 for the 256GB model. Availability commenced on October 21, 2025, in the U.S., followed by October 22, 2025, in Korea. While the announcement event itself was considered by some to be rather dry, the unveiling of a device at half the price of the Vision Pro certainly grabbed attention, … Continue reading Samsung Unveils Galaxy XR Headset with Android XR

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Google Unveils AI-Centric Pixel 10, Watch 4 Amidst Launch Event Critique

Sam Greenwood

Google has introduced its latest suite of hardware, including the Pixel 10 smartphone series, Pixel Watch 4, and updated Pixel Buds, all featuring significant advancements in artificial intelligence. The announcements highlight Google’s deepened commitment to on-device AI through its new … Continue reading Google Unveils AI-Centric Pixel 10, Watch 4 Amidst Launch Event Critique

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AI’s Dual Nature, Regulatory Battles, & Platform Shifts: Weekly Tech Roundup

Sam Greenwood

The past two weeks in the tech world witnessed a rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities across diverse products, revealing both extraordinary potential and significant inherent flaws. This period highlighted AI’s dual nature as a powerful tool for innovation and a source of concern regarding accuracy, privacy, and security. Concurrently, governments intensified their efforts to regulate the digital sphere, leading to landmark legal battles and policy adjustments aimed at reining in tech giants and addressing user safety. These developments, alongside strategic maneuvers within major industry players and evolving dynamics in the gaming and content sectors, underscored a landscape in … Continue reading AI’s Dual Nature, Regulatory Battles, & Platform Shifts: Weekly Tech Roundup

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Switch 2 Games: Critics Find More to Love in Old Titles Than New

Sam Greenwood

The Nintendo Switch 2 has launched with a game library strategy that reviewers are calling a powerful two-pronged attack: a massive, instantly playable back catalog made better than ever, led by a single, ambitious new flagship title. The result is a launch lineup that feels both familiar and revolutionary, offering what critics have called a “staggering” number of games from day one. Leading the Pack: Mario Kart World The star of the launch, according to most reviews, is undoubtedly Mario Kart World. It has been described in outlets like Nintendo Everything as a “remarkable masterwork” of presentation and a true … Continue reading Switch 2 Games: Critics Find More to Love in Old Titles Than New

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Google I/O 2023 Highlights AI: PaLM 2, Bard, AI-integrated Search, and Project Tailwind

Sam Greenwood

Google I/O 2023 showcased significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on enhancing user experiences and productivity. The event highlighted several noteworthy developments in the AI domain. PaLM 2 Google’s introduction of PaLM 2 at Google I/O 2023 represents a major advancement in language modeling capabilities. Built on extensive research and advanced infrastructure, PaLM 2 offers a wide range of enhancements and easy deployment options. It supports a broader range of programming languages, empowering developers to leverage its capabilities across diverse coding environments. The inclusion of multilingual commenting facilitates seamless collaboration among users who speak different languages. Integration with Bard, … Continue reading Google I/O 2023 Highlights AI: PaLM 2, Bard, AI-integrated Search, and Project Tailwind

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CES 2022: Major Announcements

Sam Greenwood

Welcome to 2022; I plan to do my best to publish articles on this site more often. First off, as with every year, let’s start with CES. This year as you can see, I’m doing it a little differently; this article will focus on (summarize) announcements that all the major tech companies made. I plan to write a This Week In Tech article covering things from outside CES (if I have time) and maybe later this week ill write an article about the best things form CES. Computer Stuff AMD At their CES presser, AMD talked about 6000 Series mobile … Continue reading CES 2022: Major Announcements