Razer offers web-based customization with Synapse Web Beta

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Razer is offering a lightweight, browser-based controller for its peripherals. The Razer Synapse Web, which launched in beta, operates directly through Chromium-based browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Opera. This new tool is designed for competitive players and those on the go who need to make rapid adjustments in environments where full software downloads are restricted or impractical.

The initial rollout specifically targets the Huntsman V3 Pro line, including the TKL and Mini variants. By focusing on "frictionless" customization, the web app allows users to tweak core settings, adjust Chroma RGB Quick Effects, and save profiles directly to a device's onboard memory. This streamlined approach was developed with input from Team Razer athletes to ensure the interface meets the high-speed demands of LAN parties and professional esports tournaments. The beta is currently live and accessible to users at https://synapse.razer.com/dashboard/.

LEGO expands interactive 'Smart Play Star Wars' lineup

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The LEGO Group kicked off the Nuremberg Toy Fair by expanding its Smart Play ecosystem with five new Star Wars sets, bridging the gap between physical bricks and digital interaction. This new wave features iconic builds, including the Millennium Falcon, Mos Eisley Cantina, and Luke’s Landspeeder. Utilizing the proprietary Smart Brick technology, these sets allow fans to engage in real-time play, such as jumping to lightspeed or practicing lightsaber duels through motion-activated sounds and lights.

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Steam lets you gift 'Complete the Set' bundles, with relevant discounts

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Steam made a recent update that will make it easier to help friends complete the games in a series. Valve now lets you purchase the Complete the Set bundles as gifts, including the discounting feature. As PCGamer pointed out, when you buy a bundle for someone else who already has some of the games in the bundle, you will pay less overall. So, if you're thinking of a gift for a gamer friend, this might be a good option to explore.

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LEGO Education brings classroom innovation to the living room

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The LEGO Group is bridging the "curiosity gap" with the launch of four brand-new STEM sets designed specifically for home use. For the first time, LEGO Education is expanding its reach beyond the classroom to help parents who often struggle to keep pace with their children’s endless scientific questions. These sets, aimed at builders aged 7 and up, focus on high-interest themes like space exploration, animal biology, and nature, turning complex concepts into accessible, hands-on adventures.

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