Sean Hollister
Coverage of Sean Hollister in the Nexus archive.
- I held the next-gen handheld
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus handheld features Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme graphics, powered by the Panther Lake laptop chip on the 18A process. The device demonstrates significant performance and battery life improvements, potentially positioning Intel as a leader in portable gaming chips despite recent challenges.
- At $549, Lenovo’s Legion Go S gaming handheld is suddenly a good deal
The Lenovo Legion Go S gaming handheld is now priced at $549.99 on Woot, down from $729.99, making it a more attractive option compared to the recently price-increased Steam Deck OLED. While the Legion Go S was criticized at launch for its high price and performance limitations, its current discount and improved Windows 11 usability make it a notable deal.
- I can’t believe how fast Google vibe coded my first Android app
A journalist built three Android apps in one afternoon using Google's AI Studio, requiring only minimal text input and setup. The AI tool automated most of the development process, generating functional working apps that could be installed on actual Android devices with remarkable speed and ease.
- The Nex Playground gaming console is $60 off this week
The Nex Playground gaming console is currently discounted to $239 during Amazon’s gaming week sale, down from $299 after a recent $50 price increase. It includes five games and expandable content via a paid Play Pass subscription, with mixed reviews on its motion-tracking performance and affordability.