Top savings & subscription alerts
- Google is running a regional test that may give new accounts only 5 GB of free Drive storage unless a phone number is linked — consider linking a phone or checking Google One options if you rely on free storage (source: Engadget).
- AMD will bring FSR 4.1 upscaling to older RDNA 3 and other GPUs, available in 300+ games this July — a free software upgrade that may improve performance and help gamers delay buying new hardware (source: Engadget).
Best value tech moves
- If you were eyeing a camera-phone upgrade for telephoto performance, recent Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra coverage can help prioritize features before spending (source: Engadget).
- Google’s push to put Gemini into more smart devices means more Gemini-powered products are coming; weigh whether new AI features matter for your next smart-home purchase (sources: Engadget).
Gaming & software bargains to watch
- GOG added the original Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light to its preservation program — good to check for DRM-free editions and historical value before buying (source: Engadget).
- Remakes like Myst and Riven, plus a wave of indie releases highlighted this week, may include launch discounts or bundles worth waiting for; bookmark titles you want and watch store pages for promotions (source: Engadget).
Quick culture & caution notes
- The Ansel Adams Trust says an AI-colorized version of Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico was exhibited without permission at AIPAD’s The Photography Show — a reminder to verify provenance and licensing when buying or valuing AI-altered art (source: Engadget).
Key takeaways
- Check Google account storage settings before relying on free Drive space.
- AMD’s FSR 4.1 coming to older GPUs could be a free way to extend PC gaming value.
- Watch launch windows and storefronts (GOG, major stores) for game-preservation releases and potential discounts.
- Verify provenance and rights when buying AI-altered or colorized art.
Sources
- Ansel Adams trust: AI-colorized version exhibited without permission — https://www.engadget.com/2180105/ansel-adams-trust-says-ai-colorized-version-moonrise-was-exhibited-without-permission/
- Ayaneo Konkr Pocket Block reveal (AI handheld) — https://www.engadget.com/2180083/ayaneo-reveals-yet-another-game-boy-remake-but-this-one-has-ai/
- NASA shares Psyche spacecraft photos of Mars — https://www.engadget.com/2180093/nasa-shares-psyche-spacecraft-photos-of-mars/
- Weekly science roundup (chicks from artificial eggshells, SMILE magnetosphere mission, etc.) — https://www.engadget.com/2180073/chicks-hatched-from-artificial-eggshells-smile-mission-to-study-earth-magnetosphere-spacex-starship-launch-europa-water-plumes/
- Myst and Riven remakes, indie games roundup — https://www.engadget.com/2179711/myst-riven-remakes-the-return-of-bubsy-and-other-new-indie-games-worth-checking-out/
- Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra telephoto comparison — https://www.engadget.com/2178762/oppo-find-x9-ultra-vs-vivo-x300-ultra-battle-of-the-telephoto-smartphones/
- Google I/O 2026 coverage and AI focus — https://www.engadget.com/2179217/the-morning-after-the-biggest-news-from-google-io-2026/
- Google pushing Gemini into homes — https://www.engadget.com/2174228/google-wont-rest-until-gemini-is-everywhere-in-your-home/
- Opinion on talking to Gemini — https://www.engadget.com/2178197/google-io-2026-opinion-are-you-really-going-to-talk-to-gemini-like-that/
- New Google accounts 5GB regional test — https://www.engadget.com/2173013/new-google-accounts-may-only-get-5gb-free-storage-unless-you-link-a-phone-number/
- AMD bringing FSR 4.1 to older GPUs — https://www.engadget.com/2173003/amd-will-bring-its-next-generation-fsr-41-upscaling-tech-to-older-gpus/
- Metro 2033 & Last Light originals land on GOG — https://www.engadget.com/2172946/original-versions-of-metro-2033-and-metro-last-light-land-on-gog
Disclaimer: Not financial/professional advice