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Sony is retiring the PlayStation 5’s Accolades feature because people aren’t nice
Sony plans to remove a software feature many PlayStation 5 users may not know even exists. In fall 2022, the company will discontinue support for Accolades. As the name suggests, Accolades allow you to commend players you meet online for sportsmanship and good behavior. Sony launched the feature alongside the…
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Solo Stove’s Fire Pit 2.0 fixes the original’s biggest flaw
Solo Stove’s fire pits have been a staple of Engadget buyers guides for a while now. They burn wood with incredible efficiency and minimal smoke. Plus, they’re nearly indestructible and come with a lifetime warranty. I personally purchased a Bonfire model last year and couldn’t be happier. My one complaint…
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The best Xbox games for 2022
A series of missteps put Microsoft in second place before the Xbox One even came out. With the launch of the Xbox Series X and S, though, Microsoft is in a great position to compete. Both are well-priced, well-specced consoles with a huge library of games spanning two decades. Microsoft’s…
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The Morning After: No, Google isn’t shutting down Stadia
Google has responded to last week’s rumors that it may sunset its Stadia gaming service this year: “Stadia is not shutting down,” the official Stadia Twitter account told a concerned fan in a tweet spotted by PC Gamer. “Rest assured we’re always working on bringing more great games to the…
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BioLite adds portable power stations and a solar array to its charging lineup
After years of providing off-the-grid camping, cooking and pocketable charger tech, BioLite has moved further into the genre with its newest and more robust power-backup solutions. The company just announced the BaseCharge 600 and BaseCharge 1500 portable power stations, along with an accompanying SolarPanel 100. As with most products of…
Read MoreCellular service is coming to New York’s subway tunnels, but it’s going to take a while
Cellular service is coming to New York’s subway tunnels. This week, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced it was embarking on a 10-year project to wire all 418 miles of underground track underneath the city with wireless connectivity. Transit Wireless will build the necessary infrastructure and foot the resulting $600 million…
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