Month: September 2023
October’s video game release calendar is a little too stacked
October is a lousy month for games. It’s just stuffed full of some of the biggest releases of the year. Remember back in the summer when Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, and Final Fantasy XVI all released in the span of five weeks? October is that on steroids —…
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Pixel Watch 2 could get some Fitbit-style features to measure your stress levels
Google’s next Pixel event is less than a week away, and yet new details about the device keep leaking. This time, we’ve learned that the wearable will be gaining the Body Responses feature seen previously on the Fitbit Sense 2. This batch of information comes from industry insider Evan Blass…
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‘There’s no tracing Xbox 360 chat,’ claimed guy now charged with insider trading
If you’re going to do financial crimes, maybe an Xbox isn’t your best bet? That is one but hopefully not the only lesson learned by 26-year-old Anthony Viggiano, a former Goldman Sachs investment analyst who’s been indicted for insider trading, along with two of his friends. He allegedly tipped off…
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Cocoon is a near-perfect puzzle game that everyone should play
A beetle protagonist emerges into a beautiful, lonely world. There’s no preamble, no text overlays; not even a hint of what you’re meant to do next. So, you walk. After finding your way to a small staircase, you descend, and the steps disappear into the ground — a silent cue…
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Letterboxd has been acquired — and promises ‘very little’ will change
Letterboxd, a beloved film reviews and social media platform that took off during the pandemic, has been acquired. Its new owner is a Canadian holding company called Tiny, which promises a “fast, friendly, and simple” process for founders looking for “quick, straightforward exits.” Letterboxd has been around since 2011, founded…
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How to watch the Google Pixel 8 launch – stream the Made by Google event live
Google’s next big product showcase is taking place on October 4 where the search giant has already said it will show off the Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel Watch 2. Despite Google telling us what is coming, there’s still scope for some surprises. Not least of…
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