Atari and Intellivision have a few things in common. They were two of the first big players in the home video game console space. And neither brand is what it once was anymore.
So while it's intriguing to see that Atari is launching a new retro console called the Intellivision Sprint, this is really a partnership between the company that now owns the rights to the Atari name and retro game label PLAION REPLAI. It's not made by the same folks who brought us the original Atari or Intellivision. But it does have a classic design, a few modern features, and 45 classic games pre-installed... plus a USB-A port that lets you add controllers or even load additional games.
Here's a roundup of recent tech news from around the web.
The next retro console from Atari is... an Intellivision-branded product. The Intellivision Sprint is coming in Dec for $150 and comes with 45 games. It has a retro aesthetic but modern touches like HDMI output and wireless controllers. atari.com/products/int...
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-- Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Google's Privacy Sandbox is dead. It was supposed to replace third-party cookies in the Chrome web browser, but Google scrapped that plan following years of pushback, and now Google is retiring most Privacy Sandbox technologies. privacysandbox.com/news/update-...
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-- Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Fairphone says it's not going to deliver an Android 14 update for the Fairphone 4... because it's skipping ahead to Android 15. The OS update should start rolling out in early November. forum.fairphone.com/t/october-up...
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-- Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
While you CAN apparently sideload apps on Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K Select with Vega OS, it's a cumbersome process that's probably not worth doing... especially since the experience is buggy and the hardware is underpowered. www.aftvnews.com/sideloading-...
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-- Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Following a month-long pause due to tariff-related issues, Ploopy has resumed shipping its open source trackballs, trackpads, and other accessories to the US. blog.ploopy.co/were-resumin...
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-- Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Samsung has allegedly scrapped plans to launch a Galaxy S26 Edge in response to low sales of the S25 Edge. Maybe there's not much demand for thinner phones with less battery life? Or maybe just not for Samsung's take on the idea. 9to5google.com/2025/10/16/t...
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-- Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This MOREFINE H1 mini PC with Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 appears to be based on the same design as the Corsair AI Workstation 300, suggesting both are actually made by Lenovo subsidiary LCFC. androidpc.es/morefine-h1/
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-- Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Edifier made a Bluetooth & USB speaker that looks like a small gaming PC for some reason, complete with RGB lighting, a case with a clear panel, and fake PC internals. Available now in China for around $210 and up. www.notebookcheck.net/Speakers-in-...
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-- Liliputing (@liliputing.bsky.social) October 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM