The brutal, stylish Hotel Barcelona offers my favorite Steam Next Fest demo As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases and other affiliate schemes. Learn more. Steam Next Fest usually feels like videogame Christmas. I get to try out a bunch of exciting new games for an hour or so each. Some bad, some...

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Steam Next Fest usually feels like videogame Christmas. I get to try out a bunch of exciting new games for an hour or so each. Some bad, some good, and some future favorites. Be it due to time constraints, the overwhelming flood of Summer Game Fest announcements, or fewer obvious standouts, this time around just didnt feel the same. So, instead of my usual round-up of seven, eight, nine demos you should try, heres one: Hotel Barcelona. Continue reading The brutal, stylish Hotel Barcelona offers my favorite Steam Next Fest demoMORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best horror games, Best co-op games

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This week, accessory maker Anker announced one of its most sweeping recalls to date. Due to a series of incidents resulting in fires, explosions, and minor burn injuries, Anker is recalling 1.1 million PowerCore 10000 power banks with model number A1263.Anker recalls PowerCore 10000 power banksAnker says affected models were manufactured between January 1st, 2016, and October 30th, 2019, and sold between June 1st, 2016, and December 31st, 2022. The company explains that there is a potential issue with the lithium-ion batteries in these power banks that causes them to overheat, leading to melting plastic, smoke, and fire hazards.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall was officially issued on June 12th, 2025, and affects around 1,158,000 units in all. Prior to the recall, Anker received 19 reports of fires and explosions caused by the power banks, resulting in two minor burn injuries and 11 instances of property damage totaling over $60,700.The PowerCore 10000 recall comes just six months after Anker recalled thousands of Bluetooth speakers due similar concerns revolving around lithium-ion batteries.What to do if you have a recalled power bankIf you own an Anker power bank, we'd recommend checking and make sure it isn't an affected model. Once you have the PowerCore 10000 power bank in hand, find the product information on the side of the device. You'll find a model number in the upper-left corner. If it says "A1263," it's part of the recall and needs to be properly disposed of.How to find the model number on a PowerCore 10000. Image source: AnkerThe next step is to fill out Anker's recall form. You'll need to provide proof of purchase, product details, and photos of the device. If Anker confirms your power bank is part of its recalled batch, you'll be able to choose between a $30 Anker gift card or a new, free power bank from Anker to replace the fire hazard currently sitting in your home.At this point, you're free to dispose of your power bank. Here's how to do so safely:Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery in the trash, in the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery for disposal. Before taking your battery to a HHW collection center, contact it ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.Once again, if you think there might be an Anker power bank sitting in a drawer somewhere in your house, it's probably worth checking to make sure it's not this one.Don't Miss: Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con drift is already a problem: How to fix itThe post Anker recalls over 1 million power banks after reports of fires and explosions appeared first on BGR.

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A man heard meows coming from a nearby basement and later came out with a tiny kitten in his arms. UmamiWhiskers-a-GoGoSam, who had just returned from exploring caves, heard a cat meowing from an abandoned basement on his block. Without hesitation, he went in to investigate.As he traced the source of the meows, he noticed a tiny ball of fur, no bigger than a small loaf of bread, toddling about. As he approached the kitten, her cry for help grew louder. "We think she was born there, and her mom was weaning her, but she was too tiny to figure out how to get out of the basement," Delilah, Sam's friend, shared with Love Meow.At only four weeks old and three-quarters of a pound, the kitten, Umami, was determined to thrive. She was found alone in an abandoned basementWhiskers-a-GoGoThanks to her rescuer, Sam, she was safely scooped out of the basement. With no sign of the mother cat, Delilah contacted her rescue, Whiskers-a-GoGo, and with their support, she welcomed Umami into her home as her 49th foster."I am grateful to Whiskers-a-GoGo for not hesitating to take on Umami and to Sam for asking me for my help. Umami was fearless and leaned into cuddles immediately." She was tiny but mighty in spiritWhiskers-a-GoGoShortly after arriving, Umami made herself right at home, nestling into her foster mom's arms for some much-needed TLC. She might not be the most vocal kitten, but she more than made up for it with her larger-than-life personality."She's a very funny and charming cat who enjoys getting into classic goofy kitten hijinks." She leaned into cuddles immediatelyWhiskers-a-GoGoWithin days, she transformed into the ultimate lap cat, wriggling happily, hugging her foster mom's leg, and bursting with joy. "She loves noisy toys, has a bottomless appetite, and wants to be wherever you are."Every week, she grew bigger, stronger, and sillier than ever. Her playful and goofy side quickly emergedWhiskers-a-GoGoAfter darting around the room and playing to her heart's content, she'd eventually tuck herself in her foster mom's hoodie, seeking that perfect cozy spot. For all the fun the toys and space could offer, nothing compared to the joy of cuddling up with her human.She makes the sweetest sidekick, brimming with confidence and acting like she's got the world all figured out. Whiskers-a-GoGoOnce she was ready to explore the house and meet the resident animals, she claimed every corner as her own. Despite her tiny size, she strutted around like she was in charge, and her presence filled every room.She climbed onto the couch and instantly proclaimed it as her throne. Whiskers-a-GoGoNow that she feels safe and loved, she's truly blossomed. She likes racing after her toys, wrestling them with all her might. With her adventurous, intrepid spirit, she explores every nook and cranny and tackles anything that crosses her path."At the end of the day, she always loved to stay close to me like a lovely little shadow." She is very playful and has a big personalityWhiskers-a-GoGoShe isn't intimidated by the resident canine towering over her and is eager to befriend them all."She loves to play with my dog's ears and tail, and after she left quarantine, she fearlessly has been pouncing on my much older and bigger cat." She adores the resident animalsWhiskers-a-GoGo"It's been about five weeks of non-stop fun with the cutest little girl I have ever seen."Umami has flourished from a tiny basement kitten into a confident ruler of the house, delighting everyone with her endless antics and playful energy. Whiskers-a-GoGoShare this story with your friends. To learn more about Umami and Whiskers-a-GoGo on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Cat Thought to Be a 7-Week-Old Kitten When Found Along the Road but Turns Out She's Much Older