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FCC and NextGen TV – 10-10-2025 In this episode of The FreshWire, the host discusses a new notice from the FCC regarding the ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) over-the-air standard. He contrasts it with the older ATSC 1.0 standard, highlighting 3.0's superior capabilities, including support for 4K resolution, HDR, and Dolby Atmos audio. The main issue discussed is the implementation of DRM encryption on these new signals, which makes them inaccessible on certain devices like the host's HDHomeRun box that connects to a network router instead of directly to a TV.

FCC and NextGen TV – 10-10-2025

In this episode of The FreshWire, the host discusses a new notice from the FCC regarding the ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) over-the-air standard. He contrasts it with the older ATSC 1.0 standard, highlighting 3.0's superior capabilities, including support for 4K resolution,…

Google Announces New ‘Pixel 10’ Phones and New Features After a widespread number of rumors, speculation, and leaks, Google has finally given a full, complete official look at its next lineup of flagship phones, the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Google today announced its latest suite of hardware and software innovations, headlined by the tenth generation of Pixel smartphones: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Google Announces New ‘Pixel 10’ Phones and New Features

After a widespread number of rumors, speculation, and leaks, Google has finally given a full, complete official look at its next lineup of flagship phones, the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Google today…

Sony Raising Prices on PlayStation 5 in U.S. Beginning Tomorrow Microsoft started it with price increases for their Xbox Series consoles, Nintendo followed suit for the most part, and it's now coming back around to Sony. After raising its prices in select countries earlier this year, Sony has confirmed this morning it is raising the prices of all three of its currently-being-made PlayStation 5 models. That includes the Digital Edition, the one with a disc drive, and the Pro model, which does not have a disc drive.

Sony Raising Prices on PlayStation 5 in U.S. Beginning Tomorrow

Microsoft started it with price increases for their Xbox Series consoles, Nintendo followed suit for the most part, and it's now coming back around to Sony. After raising its prices in select countries earlier this year, Sony has…

LEGO Announces Nintendo Game Boy Set for October Release The LEGO Group announced on Wednesday the upcoming release of a brick-built model of the original Nintendo Game Boy system, scheduled to launch on October 1, 2025. The collectible set, revealed as part of a celebration of the iconic handheld’s history, will retail for $59.99. The 421-piece model is a near 1:1 scale replica of the classic 1989 console. According to the official product details, the set includes authentic features such as the +Control Pad, A and B buttons, and SELECT and START buttons, alongside mock dials for volume and screen contrast.

LEGO Announces Nintendo Game Boy Set for October Release

The LEGO Group announced on Wednesday the upcoming release of a brick-built model of the original Nintendo Game Boy system, scheduled to launch on October 1, 2025. The collectible set, revealed as part of a celebration of the iconic…

Nintendo Sets a New Record with Switch 2 Sales Its always a risk to overproduce units, but Nintendo may have hit the jackpot after all. Nintendo announcing this morning its sold 3.5 million Switch 2 units in its first four days across the world, calling it the "highest global sales level" for any Nintendo console yet. They've previously set a goal of 15 million units sold by the end of March next year, so off to a good start it seems.

Nintendo Sets a New Record with Switch 2 Sales

Its always a risk to overproduce units, but Nintendo may have hit the jackpot after all. Nintendo announcing this morning its sold 3.5 million Switch 2 units in its first four days across the world, calling it the "highest global sales level" for any…

Apple Makes Big Design Changes with 'Liquid Glass' Design and iOS26 at WWDC 2025 - The FreshWire Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference Monday, unveiling a sweeping new design philosophy called “Liquid Glass” that will…

Apple Makes Big Design Changes with 'Liquid Glass' Design and iOS 26 at WWDC 2025
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Apple Makes Big Design Changes with ‘Liquid Glass’ Design and iOS26 at WWDC 2025 Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference Monday, unveiling a sweeping new design philosophy called "Liquid Glass" that will inform the next decade of its software. The new aesthetic headlined a presentation packed with major updates across the ecosystem, including the feature-rich iOS 26, a transformative iPadOS 26 that brings the tablet closer to a Mac than ever before, and a supercharged macOS Tahoe.

Apple Makes Big Design Changes with ‘Liquid Glass’ Design and iOS26 at WWDC 2025

Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference Monday, unveiling a sweeping new design philosophy called "Liquid Glass" that will inform the next decade of its software. The new aesthetic headlined a…

The Biggest Reveals at Xbox Games Showcase 6-8-2025 (New Handheld?!) - The FreshWire After months of anticipation, Microsoft took the stage for its annual Xbox Games Showcase and delivered what can only be…

The Biggest Reveals at Xbox Games Showcase 6-8-2025 (New Handheld?!)
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'Mario Kart World' (NS2) Review - The FreshWire When I was four years old, my brother gave to me a hand-me-down video game console. It was the first…

'Mario Kart World' (NS2) Review
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Recapping the 6-4-2025 PlayStation State of Play (007, Final Fantasy, Marvel TOKON) State of Play Delivers Barrage of Blockbusters: Marvel Fighter, New 007, and Final Fantasy Tactics Remake Confirmed Sony Interactive Entertainment's latest State of Play broadcast delivered a dense showcase of upcoming titles, confirming long-held rumors and unveiling brand-new blockbusters for PlayStation 5. The event featured major new game reveals, deep dives into anticipated titles, and a slew of release dates for the near future.

Recapping the 6-4-2025 PlayStation State of Play (007, Final Fantasy, Marvel TOKON)

State of Play Delivers Barrage of Blockbusters: Marvel Fighter, New 007, and Final Fantasy Tactics Remake Confirmed Sony Interactive Entertainment's latest State of Play broadcast delivered a dense showcase of…

Recapping the Summer Game Fest 2025 Summer Game Fest 2025 kicked off the gaming industry's biggest season with a torrent of announcements, offering players a glimpse into the future of interactive entertainment. From highly anticipated sequels and brand-new intellectual properties to surprise downloadable content releases, the showcase, hosted by Geoff Keighley and Lucy James, set an exciting tone for the coming years. Headlining the event was the official reveal of…

Recapping the Summer Game Fest 2025

Summer Game Fest 2025 kicked off the gaming industry's biggest season with a torrent of announcements, offering players a glimpse into the future of interactive entertainment. From highly anticipated sequels and brand-new intellectual properties to surprise…