Namco Bandai may be joining the party, Ouya partnership in active discussion

In a world full of major gaming players like Sony and Microsoft, it’s hard to think that a little Rubik’s-Cube-shaped $99 Android gaming system could have even the slightest chance. Against the odds, Ouya has made a pretty big splash on the web, generating millions through Kickstarter and quickly joining hands with many major partners including Square Enix and the XBMC team. Everyday we hear about yet another new partner or endorsement for the Ouya, and even though no one has actually used the console themselves, it is hard to deny the strong hype that has generated.

OnePlus 6 Silk White edition is coming tomorrow for $579

Update #2 (06/12/2018): As expected, the OnePlus 6 Silk White edition is available yet again on OnePlus.com for $579. Head to the link below to pick one up for yourself. We don’t know how long they’ll be in stock, so you might want to buy sooner rather than later! Update #1 (06/07/2018): The OnePlus 6 Silk White edition has sold out after going on sale June 5. We expected that the go out of stock soon after release — special edition OnePlus devices tend to do so — but it will return to oneplus.

Parrot announces 13 new minidrones that can travel on water, land and through the air

Parrot has brought us some great remote-controlled flying tech in the past, and it looks like the company is now bringing us its next wave of drone technology. Just yesterday, Parrot took the wraps off 13 new inexpensive minidrones that will be able to travel on land, through the air, and on the water. The drones, which won’t cost more than €200 (~$225 US), will be officially launched by the company in France on Thursday, July 2nd.

Reports: Amazon in talks to acquire MGM in $9bn deal

TL;DR Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire MGM in a deal that could be worth $9 billion. The deal would see Prime Video potentially gaining a ton of content. Amazon has been pushing Prime Video hard in recent years, expanding to a variety of new locales and coughing up top dollar for new content. Now, it looks like the company is ready to make a big acquisition to bolster its video streaming service.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review second opinion: Perfectly boring

Since the launch of the first “Ultra” phone in Samsung’s lineup, the moniker has stood for the best-of-the-best. When you see that word in a product name from the South Korean giant, you know you are getting the most advanced device in its class available right now. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, as its name suggests, is the premier phone from Samsung in 2022 so far. When it comes to internal specs, camera hardware, and software support, it is the top dog.

Samsung Galaxy View marches one step closer to launch

Earlier this month at its IFA press event, Samsung unveiled the new Gear S2 smartwatch, but that’s not all. At the very end of the event, Samsung also very briefly teased a new product called the Samsung Galaxy View. Based on the short teaser and all the prior rumors, it seems likely the View is therumored 18.4-inch tablet from the Korean giant. Now it looks like we are one step closer to an official Galaxy View announcement, as the View may have just been certified by Bluetooth SIG.

Save 50 percent off hybrid and Android Wear smartwatches on Amazon

If you’re in the market for a new hybrid smartwatch or Android Wear watch, today could be your lucky day. Amazon is running a one-day sale for a number of hybrid smartwatches for 50 percent off their normal price. What's the best smartwatch? We tested dozens, here are our top 6 The Best The other hybrid smartwatches are priced as low as $79.99 for this one-day sale. You might be most interested in the Guess hybrid watches on sale — all of them feature direct integration with Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant.

Save on Amazon's Kindle E-Readers, Fire HD 8 tablet and Dash buttons

Mother’s Day is less than a week away, and Amazon is using the occasion to offer some deep discounts on many of its hardware products. We have already reported on the Amazon Echo speaker getting a big $30 price cut this week, but you can also save on some of the company’s Kindle E-readers, along with its Fire HD 8 tablet, and its Dash buttons. The rumored Amazon Echo touchscreen speaker may look like an old TV set (Update #2: May be announced Tuesday)

Skype video messaging is out of beta, and free to use

Do you Skype? Whether it be for work, or to catch up with family, the Hangouts challenger is widely popular. If you’ve ever wished you could leave a video message for someone, Skype now has you covered. The feature, which is currently in the Android app, allows you to take video up to three minutes long to send along to other Skypers. Once they log in to the service, your video message is ready for viewing.

Xiaomi Mi 8 problems and how to fix them

The Xiaomi Mi 8 and the Mi 8 Explorer Edition have received a lot of flak since their launch back in May this year. Controversies aside, Xiaomi continues to offer what its known for with these phones – incredible value for money. You get the latest and greatest in specifications and even some unique features that make them stand out from the crowd. And everything said and done, it is hard to argue against its affordable-for-a-flagship price tag.