Category: author_name|Kris Holt
R2-D2 is now a Tamagotchi you’ll forget about
R2-D2 might be the most beloved character in the entire Star Wars universe. But some might change their tune about the adorable droid if he becomes too annoying in his latest form: a Tamagotchi. Disney and Bandai have teamed up to bring Artoo to the pockets of fans who don't…
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James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin is coming to ‘Rocket League’
Yet another iconic car is coming to Rocket League, and it's one that'll be nigh-on impossible to drive without humming a certain theme tune. James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 will arrive in the Item Shop on July 29th. Until August 4th, you'll be able to snag the 1963 model of…
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Instagram offers users more control over ‘sensitive content’ in the Explore tab
Instagram's Explore tab can feel like the Wild West at times. The feed shows recommended posts from accounts you don't follow, but you never really know what you'll see. It might feature a photo, video or Story that's potentially distressing — even if it doesn't break the platform's rules. To…
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Valve’s Steam Deck handheld PC starts at $399 and lands in December
The rumors about Valve making a version of the Nintendo Switch for handheld Steam gaming are true. The company has revealed the Steam Deck, which will arrive in December in the US, Canada, the European Union and the UK, with availability expanding to more regions later. The system starts at…
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Facebook is luring creators with $1 billion in payouts
Facebook plans to dish out over $1 billion to creators across its platforms through the end of 2022, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said. "We want to build the best platforms for millions of creators to make a living," he wrote in a Facebook post. "Investing in creators isn't new for us,…
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Amazfit’s latest earbuds can prod you to fix your posture
Health-focused brand Amazfit has revealed its latest earbuds, the PowerBuds Pro. They're true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) up to 40dB and several health monitoring features, building on the original PowerBuds' heart rate monitoring. According to the company, PowerBuds Pro can use an accelerometer to detect the sitting…
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