Xbox has restructured its gaming portfolio by selling four of its studios, Double Fine, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs, while laying off thousands of employees under CEO Asha Sharma. Notably, Double Fine has regained its independence, allowing the studio to maintain full creative … [Read more...] about Xbox Sells 4 Studios and Lays Off 3,000 Employees
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Executive Editor & Co-Founder of Geeky Gadgets
Julian Horsey is the co-founder of Geeky Gadgets and a veteran technology journalist with over 18 years of experience. A published author and multimedia designer, he specializes in emerging frontiers including Artificial Intelligence, autonomous agents, and next-gen hardware like mini PCs and wearables.
Driven by curiosity and a passion for design, Julian provides in-depth analysis on how AI workflows—from Claude to Google Gemini—are transforming productivity and creativity. His work has been cited by global tech leaders and major publications, reflecting nearly two decades of expertise in 3D printing, AR/VR, and DIY electronics. When not exploring the latest AI models, he is an avid maker and experimenter in the world of DIY tech.
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Ollama Runs 32B Local AI Models on a $599 Mac via Quantization for Free
Running a 32-billion-parameter language model locally on a $599 Mac is now feasible due to advancements in AI frameworks and hardware optimization. According to The Stack, Ollama, a local inference server, enables this setup by using GGUF-format open-weight models and techniques like quantization to … [Read more...] about Ollama Runs 32B Local AI Models on a $599 Mac via Quantization for Free
NotebookLM 2.0 Update Adds Easy Mind Map and Slide Deck Generation
NotebookLM 2.0 introduces significant updates aimed at enhancing research and content management processes. With the addition of cloud computing integration, users can process data more efficiently, while automated workflows help minimize repetitive tasks. AI Master explains these changes in detail, … [Read more...] about NotebookLM 2.0 Update Adds Easy Mind Map and Slide Deck Generation
Insta360 X6 Leaks Point to 8K 60Fps and 1-Inch Sensor
The Insta360 X6 is set to make its debut, bringing updates that could appeal to content creators and tech enthusiasts alike. As reported by Tech Court, the device is rumored to support 8K 360° video recording at 60fps, feature a 1-inch sensor, and offer 10-bit color depth for enhanced image quality … [Read more...] about Insta360 X6 Leaks Point to 8K 60Fps and 1-Inch Sensor
Custom Mini-ITX Steam Machine Outperforms Valve’s by 81% for $200 Less
Building a custom Steam Machine can be a rewarding way to balance cost and performance, as demonstrated by ETA Prime in this detailed breakdown. By selecting components like the AMD Radeon RX 9600 XT GPU and a 1 TB Kingston PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD, this build achieves 1.5 times the performance of Valve's … [Read more...] about Custom Mini-ITX Steam Machine Outperforms Valve’s by 81% for $200 Less
Smaller Oura Ring 5 Offers 9-Day Battery and Solid Sleep Tracking
The Oura Ring 5 continues the brand’s commitment to discreet health tracking, offering a compact design that is now 40% smaller than its predecessor. DC Rainmaker examines whether this sleeker profile and its focus on wellness metrics, such as sleep tracking and stress management, justify its … [Read more...] about Smaller Oura Ring 5 Offers 9-Day Battery and Solid Sleep Tracking
NVIDIA’s New AI Model Could Make ChatGPT-Style Responses Much Faster
Nvidia’s recently unveiled "Two Tower" diffusion-based architecture introduces a novel approach to text generation by combining auto-regressive and diffusion techniques. As detailed by Prompt Engineering, this model employs a dual-tower structure: a static "frozen context tower" that preserves input … [Read more...] about NVIDIA’s New AI Model Could Make ChatGPT-Style Responses Much Faster
What Beginners Need to Start Building Apps on Codex
Codex is a platform designed to simplify building applications and automating workflows, even for those new to coding. Corbin explains how to get started with Codex by covering essential steps like setting up your first project and deciding between local or cloud-based workflows. A key feature … [Read more...] about What Beginners Need to Start Building Apps on Codex
NotebookLM Now Converts Study Notes Into 60-Second Videos
NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered learning platform, now includes a feature for creating short-form vertical video summaries of study materials. By using the Nano Gemini 2 Light model, which is based on the Gemini 3.1 framework, users can upload content such as PDFs, lecture notes, or articles and … [Read more...] about NotebookLM Now Converts Study Notes Into 60-Second Videos
New AMD’s $1,500 Strix Halo PC Runs 120B AI Models Locally
AMD's latest release, the Ryzen AI Max Plus chip, codenamed Strix Halo, marks a notable shift in how AI workloads can be handled locally. As AI Master explains, this $1,500 mini PC uses a unified memory architecture to support up to 128 GB of memory, allowing it to run large-scale AI models with up … [Read more...] about New AMD’s $1,500 Strix Halo PC Runs 120B AI Models Locally
ASUS Releases Ally X Driver 26.6.1 for Forza Horizon 6
ASUS has rolled out GPU driver version 26.6.1 for the ROG Xbox Ally X, focusing on optimizing performance in Forza Horizon 6. Released on July 2, 2026, this update aims to address common gaming issues like frame rate drops, stuttering and latency, particularly at lower power settings such as 17 … [Read more...] about ASUS Releases Ally X Driver 26.6.1 for Forza Horizon 6
Fable 5 Returns with Stricter Safeguards and Opus Fallbacks
Fable 5, Anthropic's advanced AI model, has returned to the market following a temporary suspension due to U.S. export restrictions. With its reintroduction, the model now incorporates stricter safety measures, designed to prevent misuse in areas like coding and cybersecurity. These updates have … [Read more...] about Fable 5 Returns with Stricter Safeguards and Opus Fallbacks
