Forget the iPhone 17, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has an extra screen and a huge battery Xiaomi's newest flagship makes the iPhone 17 look like yesterday's news.No, not the Xiaomi 15T Pro that just came out, though that one seems good, too. I'm talking about the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the latest and greatest from the Chinese tech firm. This new...

Streaming stick deal: Save $17 on Fire TV Stick HD SAVE $17: As of Sept. 26, the Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for just $17.99 at Amazon. That's just shy of 50% off its list price of $34.99 and its lowest price on record. If you're still rocking an old, non-smart TV, you can easily turn it into a smart one with a streaming stick (so long as it has...

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 review: Still great after all these years Microsoft has always made wonderful hardware, and I've been a fan of the Surface line of devices for a long time now. Through the years, the design hasn't evolved very much. Surface introduced new form factors, such as the Surface Laptop and the (now-defunct) Surface Duo phone, but...

Meta says Instagram has 3 billion users. But who counts? Instagram has always been pretty precocious. Now, just ahead of its 15th birthday, we have a new measure of its global fame — and it is on a level far beyond the dreams of regular teenagers. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Wednesday that the once-humble photo-sharing app, which he had the...

Who are the best FC 26 wonderkids in Career Mode? Knowing the best young players to sign can make the difference between long-term glory and the managerial scrap heap. Whether youre looking for the next best thing to slot into your starting eleven early, or simply aiming to hoard talent to sell for a tidy profit (were looking at you, Chelsea), were here to help.Signing and developing young talent is a key part of FC 26s Career Mode. Theres nothing more satisfying than scouting, signing, and developing a young player to their full potential in the sports game. No matter your budget or the position you need, FC 26 has over 20,000 licensed players across 35 leagues, and tonnes of young talent to uncover. There are plenty of globally-known names with massive ceilings in the game, but this list contains a handful of hidden gems who dont command massive fees or wages, and could sign for a lower-league project as you aim for top division glory.Read the full story on PCGamesN: EA FC 26 wonderkids - best young players in Career Mode

Early access is the norm for many games these days, but it's still exciting when the developers call time and announce that their creation is finished. Huge titles like Hades, Baldur's Gate 3, and, um, Hades 2 have enjoyed the benefit of close collusion with players during their respective development periods. This allows players to have an input on design decisions, and gives the developers a far wider group of playtesters, as well as funding to continue production. One such early access game that we've had our eyes on for the past few years is Farthest Frontier, which launches v1.0 next month.Read the full story on PCGamesN: 86% rated medieval city builder launches soon after three years in early access

Were now in the tenth year of Hearts of Iron 4, yet developer Paradox is showing no sign of slowing down. And why would it? One of the best WW2 games ever put to code, HoI 4 continues to rank consistently high on Steams most-played list, pulling in highs over 50,000 each day that put it alongside the likes of Elden Ring Nightreign, GTA 5, and Helldivers 2. Now, the studio is turning its attention to its second of the new-form expansion pass bundles, which kicks off in earnest this November with a fresh DLC unlocking the potential of Japan, China, and the Philippines.Read the full story on PCGamesN: The next Hearts of Iron 4 expansion opens new paths for three key Asian nations

Where can you find Wheat in Hades 2? Wheat is a fairly common resource you can harvest in Hades 2. You can find it in the open area, the Fields of Mourning, but there are a few steps to follow to grow the seeds and produce Wheat.Wheat in Hades 2 has a few uses; it comes in handy to upgrade your gardening plot by adding two new slots to your garden. Its main use, however, is to buff your Hades 2 Familiars using an incantation, helping you harvest more ingredients, which can then be used to craft further Hades 2 incantations!Read the full story on PCGamesN: Where to get Wheat in Hades 2

Food Industry casualties continue! There's some bad news for fans of one California-based Greek restaurant chain that's recently filed bankruptcy.