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The next game in the Halo franchise could be live service multiplayer
Nearly four years after the release of Halo: Infinite, the sixth installment in the franchise has failed to live up to its name. Instead, the studio behind the sci-fi series may be working on a “live service, long-term updating multiplayer” Halo game that could do just that. According to YouTuber Rebs Gaming, a source claimed that Halo Studios, previously known…
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Apple TV and Peacock team up on a bundle that costs $15 per month
There’s a new streaming bundle in town. Apple TV and Peacock are teaming up that starts at $15 per month. This will allow access to all original programming from both platforms, in addition to Peacock’s stable of network and cable shows. This is a mighty fine deal, given that Apple TV recently changed both its and . The platform costs…
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California enacts age-gate law for app stores
California has become the latest state to age-gate app stores and operating systems. AB 1043 is one of several internet regulation bills that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday, including ones related to social media warning labels, chatbots and deepfake pornography. The State Assembly passed AB 1043 with a 58-0 vote in September. The legislation received backing from…
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iFixit says the Pixel Watch 4 is the most repairable smartwatch around
When Google the Pixel Watch 4, it made a point to mention that the smartwatch was “designed with serviceability in mind.” Now that it’s out, the repair experts at iFixit have taken a look and can confirm Google’s claims. The how-to specialist site has called the Pixel Watch 4 the most repairable you can buy right now. That’s notable, as…
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Save on sets from LG, Samsung, TCL and others
While Black Friday remains the best time to grab a new TV at a discount, Amazon’s latest is looking like a decent time to take the plunge if you need to upgrade right away. Several well-reviewed sets from LG, Samsung, Sony and other name brands are at or near their lowest prices to date, including high-end OLEDs and more budget-friendly…
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Early discounts on sets from Sony, Samsung, TCL and others
It’s time for another October Prime Day sale, and that means Amazon is selling a number of well-regarded TVs for lower prices than usual. Not every deal is exclusive to the event, and it’s still more than possible that these sets drop even further as we get closer to Black Friday. For now, though, a few recommended sets from the…
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Save on machines from iRobot, Shark, Dyson and others
It’s frankly amazing how good vacuum cleaners are these days. Once the laughingstock of the gadget world with their dusty bags and tiny wheels, today’s vacuums are sleek dirt-destroying machines, capable of rendering a house habitable no matter how many cats live in it. Some of them are even robots that will do the cleaning for you. For October Prime…
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Apple is reportedly nearing production for its M5 MacBooks
The latest Apple silicon is about to hit the assembly lines, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In the latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said that Apple “is nearing mass production of its next MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs and two new Mac monitors.” Gurman added that these upgraded products are scheduled for release sometime between the end of this year and…
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Prime Day deals include this Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum for 58 percent off
Ahead of the Amazon Big Deal Days event (aka Prime Day in October), a tasty deal on a Shark robot vacuum has popped up. You’ll need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the offer on the , but if you are, you can get the device for over half off. The discount drops the price from $550…
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Gemini arrives on Google TV
Gemini is officially available on Google TVs, now that the TCL QM9K series TVs are out in stores. At the moment, they’re the only television models that feature Google’s AI assistant, but Gemini will be available on more devices later this year. Google says it will make its way to the Google TV Streamer, Walmart’s onn 4K Pro streaming device,…
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