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PS5 anniversary update adds themes for each generation of the PlayStation
Sony is giving gamers a surprise shot of nostalgia to celebrate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary — and not just the retro hardware that sold out in a flash. A software update pushed on Monday adds the classic boot screen and themes for each generation of console hardware. “Choose your favorite generation,” Sony’s…
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Trombone Champ in VR is some of the most ridiculous fun I’ve had all year
Until very recently, my only experience with VR was a one-minute demo about nine years ago. With an Oculus Rift strapped to my face, a virtual catapult hurled me over a low-res city. It was painfully disorienting and I felt my legs give way a bit. I swore off VR…
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The 70 best Cyber Monday tech deals under $50
What can you get for under $50? Turns out, quite a bit. For Cyber Monday, we’re seeing dozens of deals for smaller devices like speakers and Bluetooth trackers, as well as accessories like cables and chargers — all of which fall well (or just) below the $50 mark. Of course,…
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The Morning After: Elon Musk wants the court to stop OpenAI becoming a for-profit
Elon Musk’s attorneys filed for an injunction against OpenAI and Microsoft on Friday, accusing them of anticompetitive practices. He wants to stop OpenAI’s conversion to a for-profit company. Musk first sued OpenAI earlier this year for allegedly violating its founding mission of building AI “for the benefit of humanity,” but…
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The best Cyber Monday speaker deals for 2024: Big savings on JBL, Sonos, Echo, Marshall and more
Bluetooth speakers bring your music anywhere. Soundbars help you rely less on subtitles. Then there are smart speakers, which build your grocery list, tell you the weather or play that ‘90s song that’s been stuck in your head for a week (… no diggity…). Now that Cyber Monday is here,…
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Amazon Cyber Monday deals: The best sales on Kindles, Echo speakers, Ring doorbells and more
There are two (well, technically, three) optimal times of the year to pick up Echo speakers, Kindle ereaders and other Amazon devices: Amazon Prime Day (now multiple days) and Black Friday. While Amazon likes to save its steepest discounts for its members-only shopping event, it’s a safe bet that we’ll…
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