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Google basically confirms the Pixel 11 is getting a price hike
Google's Vice President of Devices and Services, Shakil Barkat, all but confirmed in an interview with 9to5 Google that its next Pixel phone would cost more than the Pixel 10. Considering the ongoing RAM supply issues due to the explosion of AI data centers, the rumored price hike is not a complete surprise. Companies from… read more
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Ringwyrm might have a nasty sounding name, but its action horror, fantasy Soviet vibes are too compelling to ignore
If we ignore the many, many negatives that came with the late 90s/early 2000s era of video marketing, there was a certain charm to the edginess that I kind of wish was still around in some ways. I say that because of a recently revealed immersive action horror shooter named Ringwyrm, that, were it to… read more
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The Sunday Papers
Sundays are for sobbingly lifting exactly one boulder from the groaning dreampile that is my backlog. Good news, Vacuity, cpt_freakout and the rest – I'm trying out your precious, precious Troubleshooter game. I hear it's a hundred hours long, so please do not take this as a promise that a write-up is forthcoming. So far… read more
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Commit cinematic sacrilege in Baldur's Gate 3 with this true third-person camera mod
Video game cameras are often a point of contention primarily because a bad one can completely disorient you, or even outright make you feel sick. These are worthwhile things to consider, but I do wish there was more of a discussion around the specific choices that are made in particular camera angles and positions, and… read more
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Over 100 Thai Law Enforcement Officers Raid Luxury Hotel in Nonthaburi, Allegedly Taken Over by Chinese Operators for Gambling, Drug Parties, and Prostitution for Chinese Visitors
Over 100 Thai Law Enforcement Officers Raid Luxury Hotel in Nonthaburi, Allegedly Taken Over by Chinese Operators for Gambling, Drug Parties, and Prostitution for Chinese Visitors The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Nonthaburi- Thai Central Investigation Bureau officers, in Operation “Dragon Nest,” raided a luxury hotel in Nonthaburi province that Chinese gray-network operators had reportedly converted into… read more
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Guest Review: A Michelin Standard Sausage That Has Raised the Bar in Thailand
Guest Review: A Michelin Standard Sausage That Has Raised the Bar in Thailand The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- I’ve eaten countless sausages over the years, both in the UK and across Thailand, so I don’t hand out praise lightly. When I came across Chef’s Sausage, I was hopeful rather than convinced. After working my way through… read more
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Banglamung Presses Ahead with Drug Crackdown: 90-Day Operation Nets 7 Dealers, 20 Users and Large Seizures of Meth and Ice in South Pattaya and Third Road
Banglamung Presses Ahead with Drug Crackdown: 90-Day Operation Nets 7 Dealers, 20 Users and Large Seizures of Meth and Ice in South Pattaya and Third Road The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – July 25th, 2026 – Under the government’s drug prevention and suppression policy, Chonburi Governor Narit Niramaiwong and Banglamung District Chief Anusak Phiriyamon… read more
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Mother Driving With Family Rear-Ends 10-Wheel Crane Truck Near Pattaya; Young Son Critically Injured
Mother Driving With Family Rear-Ends 10-Wheel Crane Truck Near Pattaya; Young Son Critically Injured The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand A Honda CR-V driven by a mother rear-ended a 10-wheel truck carrying a crane early Sunday, leaving the family’s 13-year-old son in critical condition and two other family members injured, police said. The accident occurred… read more
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Pattaya Holds Successful “King of Fight: Sand Fury by Pattaya” Beachside Muay Thai Event to Boost Soft Power and Tourism
Pattaya Holds Successful “King of Fight: Sand Fury by Pattaya” Beachside Muay Thai Event to Boost Soft Power and Tourism The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Chonburi: Pattaya City, along with the Chonburi Provincial Sports Association and the Sports and Recreation Promotion Club, staged the Muay Thai tournament “King of Fight: Sand Fury by Pattaya” on… read more
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Folding and flipping phones are getting seriously good
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 137, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy phone season, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Google Zero and armored cars for rich people, watching a… read more
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Is this e-reader case a gun?
Is an e-reader case as dangerous as a Glock 19? Last month, Louisville, Kentucky-based creator Luke The Maker showed off a bizarre, 3D-printed, pistol-shaped case design for the popular minimalist Xteink X4 e-reader. The X4 lies vertically atop the plastic gun's slide, with a cutout on the side to access its buttons. Though the frame… read more
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Warner Bros. is suing Amazon for poaching employees
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed suit against Amazon, accusing it of illegally poaching employees, including Pia Barlow, former senior VP for originals marketing. In the complaint, Warner says that "Amazon has chosen to ride on the coattails of other well-established Hollywood mainstays," and that it engaged in a "lawless employee shopping spree." Deadline reports that… read more