Engadget Mobile Podcast 042

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Microsoft's web-based mobile game store opens in July
Microsoft is launching a browser-based store to make sure it's "accessible across all devices, all countries, no matter what."
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The best smart plugs in 2024
To find out which smart plug you should invite into your connected home, we tested ten, using Alexa, Siri and the Google Assistant.
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Jack Dorsey claims Bluesky is 'repeating all the mistakes' he made at Twitter
Just in case there was any doubt about how Jack Dorsey really feels about Bluesky, the former Twitter CEO has offered new details on why he left the board and deleted his account.
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Apple apologizes for its tone-deaf ad that crushed human creativity to make an iPad
Apple has reportedly apologized for its tone-deaf “Crush!” ad that sparked a furious backlash — especially with artists. AdAge reports that Apple said the video “missed the mark” and has scrapped plans to run the cutesy-turned-cringey commercial on TV.
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Get up to $450 off a Google Pixel Tablet when you trade in your old iPad or Android slab
Google has an offer for iPad owners who are curious about the Pixel Tablet. The company has a trade-in promotion that covers at least the cost of the Pixel Tablet — if not more, depending on which iPad model you have.
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The best midrange smartphones for 2024
Here's a list of the best midrange smartphones you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
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Alienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop
Despite featuring a less powerful top-end GPU than the previous model, the new m16 R2's sleeker design and better battery make it a better overall system.
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Netflix and Roblox team up for a digital theme park that’s heavy on corporate synergy
Netflix and Roblox have teamed up for a digital theme park with activities pulled from properties like Stranger Things and One Piece. Netflix Nextworld is currently in early access.
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Nintendo is done paying Elon Musk for X integration
Nintendo has had enough of X’s (Twitter’s) API fees. The Mario maker said on Wednesday that starting on June 10, direct integration from the Switch’s album to Elon Musk’s Nazi-curious platform will no longer work.
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Ember's Travel Mug 2+ with Find My support drops to a record-low price
Ember's Travel Mug 2+ with Find My support has dropped to a record-low price $128. This requires a clippable coupon.
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Dungeons and Dragons is coming to Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight's next chapter is right around the corner. This time around, there's a heavy Dungeons and Dragons theme.
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How to watch Google's I/O 2024 keynote
It’s time for Google’s I/O 2024 conference. This event will spotlight Android 15 and Gemini, with room for plenty of surprises.
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Asteroids and Resident Evil join the World Video Game Hall of Fame
This year's World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima made the cut, with the likes of Guitar Hero, Metroid and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater missing out.
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Apple's AirPods Max are $100 off and close to a record low
Apple's AirPods Max are $100 off, taking the price down to $450. That's just $20 more than the lowest price we've seen to date.
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A new Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt for Gollum, will hit theaters in 2026
There’s a new Lord of the Rings film on the way in 2026, and it’ll be directed by Andy Serkis who played Gollum in the original film trilogy.
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Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air M2 drops to a new low of $829
Apple's 2022 MacBook Air is on sale for 17 percent off its sticker price.
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IbisPaint launches an AI Disturbance tool to make it harder for machines to copy your work
A new tool for IbisPaint uses noise to stop AI from correctly interpretation an illustration.
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Sega's next Sonic game looks a lot like Fall Guys
Sega has announced Sonic Rumble, a game that mirrors much of the popular title Fall Guys.
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An insulin pump software bug has injured over 200 people
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for the t:connect mobile app on iOS, which is used to monitor and control the t:slim X2 insulin pump used by people with diabetes.
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The best laptops for 2024
Picking your next laptop can be a daunting task. The Engadget team has tested and reviewed dozens of laptops and these are our favorites.

Engadget Mobile Podcast 042 - 06.12.2010

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Microsoft's web-based mobile game store opens in July

The best smart plugs in 2024

Jack Dorsey claims Bluesky is 'repeating all the mistakes' he made at Twitter

Apple apologizes for its tone-deaf ad that crushed human creativity to make an iPad

Get up to $450 off a Google Pixel Tablet when you trade in your old iPad or Android slab

The best midrange smartphones for 2024

Alienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop

Netflix and Roblox team up for a digital theme park that’s heavy on corporate synergy

Nintendo is done paying Elon Musk for X integration

Ember's Travel Mug 2+ with Find My support drops to a record-low price

Dungeons and Dragons is coming to Dead by Daylight

How to watch Google's I/O 2024 keynote

Asteroids and Resident Evil join the World Video Game Hall of Fame

Apple's AirPods Max are $100 off and close to a record low

A new Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt for Gollum, will hit theaters in 2026

Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air M2 drops to a new low of $829

IbisPaint launches an AI Disturbance tool to make it harder for machines to copy your work

Sega's next Sonic game looks a lot like Fall Guys

An insulin pump software bug has injured over 200 people

The best laptops for 2024

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