Month: September 2023
ESPN’s standalone streaming channel is included in Charter and Disney’s new deal
Disney and Charter have resolved the carriage dispute that blocked millions of viewers from watching ESPN, ABC, FX, and other Disney-owned networks. The two companies reached a deal on Monday, which includes bundling the upcoming ESPN streaming channel with Spectrum’s TV Select Plan. As part of the deal, Disney Plus’…
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Starfield NPCs look dead inside because of their “fake smiles”
Someone may have figured out why Starfield‘s NPCs all look like they’re dead inside, and it’s got everything to do with their “fake smiles.” Character and tech artist Delaney King on Twitter dived deep into the discussion of why the game’s characters look so frightening at times, explaining that she…
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Our favorite Anker wireless power bank for MagSafe iPhones is now $30 off
The 19.25Wh / 5,000mAh charger can wirelessly power a compatible iPhone at 7.5W, which isn’t as fast as true 15W MagSafe but offers much more juice at a much lower price than Apple’s official MagSafe Battery Pack. The MagGo’s unfolding kickstand is strong enough to hold even a Max-sized iPhone,…
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Massive 1TB RAM coming soon as Samsung debuts largest memory module ever – but it won’t be cheap
Samsung will use its latest 32Gb DDR5 DRAM memory die to one day create a monstrous 1TB DRAM module for the “AI era”. Based on 12nm-class process technology, the new module is double the size of the 16Gb DRAM module the company began mass-producing in May. Samsung has been manufacturing…
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What we bought: The self-emptying litter box that’ll also empty your bank account
I’m fully aware that spending $650 on a self-cleaning litter box is ridiculous, especially when low-tech competitors (aka plastic boxes) cost $20. I’m not the sort of person who would’ve even entertained the thought (the economy and all) until James the cat entered my life. Now I’m glad I made…
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Who is the Apple Watch Ultra really for?
When I first saw the Apple Watch Ultra, I wasn’t sure what to make of it. Apple’s sizzle reel had weatherbeaten explorers trekking up snow-capped mountains, running across deserts, and diving into the depths of the ocean. This was an Apple Watch for the intrepid explorer, which arguably few tech…
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