Month: October 2025
NBCUniversal’s new YouTube TV deal covers YouTube, Peacock, and a new sports network
They didn’t reveal the dollars involved, but a press release mentions that it includes an agreement for some full TV shows, clips, and highlights on regular YouTube, as well as confirming the relaunch of NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) after it shut down four years ago. “We’ve secured long-term access to…
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Your chats with Meta AI will start affecting what ads you see on Facebook and Instagram
Meta will begin using conversations with its Meta AI assistant on Facebook and Instagram to personalize ads and content There is no opt-out Conversations in WhatsApp won’t be used for ads for now Talking to the Meta AI chatbot on Facebook or Instagram will start influencing the kind of ads…
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This orange silent mini PC will bring its AMD Ryzen Pro 8000 APU to a casino slot machine near you very soon – with more ports than we’ve ever seen on such a device
Quixant Iqon3 mini PC security features include TPM 2.0, AES256, and protected NVRAM The rugged chassis makes silent cooling viable in crowded casino environments Dual PCIe Gigabit Ethernet ensures stable connectivity for cabinet networks Quixant has introduced its latest addition to the Iqon lineup, a silent mini PC designed for…
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Hades 2 is a fantastic modern epic – punishing, rewarding, and full of life, even in death
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Though it’s only been five years since its predecessor, roguelite game Hades 2 feels long-awaited. The weight of expectation…
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Redbox’s next product may be piracy lawsuits
There’s a new twist in the long and winding saga of Redbox’s demise: Assets originally belonging to the company’s corporate parent, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, may have finally found a buyer. But don’t expect a resurrection of Redbox’s red kiosks, or Chicken Soup’s Crackle streaming service, any time…
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Google, Meta, and others think they’ve found the key to smoother mobile video streaming – but all isn’t quite what it seems
Complex modelling is required to judge if devices can handle AV1 Software decoding drains batteries while hardware support remains limited to high-end phones Encoding AV1 at scale adds major energy demands to data centers The world’s largest platforms are rallying around a new video codec, betting that it will make…
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