Human Tetris
We couldn't resist tossing this out in tribute to the virtual world colliding (literally) with the physical. Plus, it's Tetris. How can you go wrong?
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EngadgetThe EU has reached a historic regulatory agreement over AI development
The EU has reached a historic regulation agreement over the development of future AI systems.
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Beeper Mini’s iMessage integration is on the fritz
Beeper Mini, the chat app that reverse-engineered Apple’s iMessage for Android, is having problems. The entire Beeper platform is seemingly broken, leading to the obvious speculation that Apple has stomped the bootleg iMessage workaround.
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CRISPR-based gene editing therapy approved by the FDA for the first time
The FDA greenlit two new drugs for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 and older, one of which —Vertex’s drug Casgevy.
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Alan Wake 2 to dispatch a new game plus mode on December 11
Remedy’s Alan Wake 2 is getting a new game plus mode, complete with an updated ending. There’s also plenty of new lore, charms and, of course, a ramp up in enemy difficulty.
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The FTC is reportedly looking into Microsoft’s $13 billion OpenAI investment
OpenAI’s recent drama hasn’t only caught UK regulators’ attention. Bloomberg reported Friday that the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into Microsoft’s investment in the Sam Altman-led company and whether it violates antitrust laws.
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Threads countdown hints at EU launch on December 14
Meta’s social network Threads is officially launching in Europe next week on December 14. This has been a long-time coming, as it launched in the US many months back.
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Microsoft is hiring dozens of ZeniMax QA contractors as unionized employees
Microsoft says it will hire 77 ZeniMax QA contractors as unionized employees. One of the perks for the workers is a copy of Starfield, a game they worked on and wouldn't otherwise have gotten for free.
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Sonos home theater gear is up to 25 percent off, plus the rest of the best tech deals this week
Some deals are still live from Black Friday and number of new deals have come online since.
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Here's everything that was announced during The Game Awards
The Game Awards not only gave us a list of winners and losers, but also a bunch of game trailers. There was a trailer for a new game from the makers of No Man’s Sky and one for a new Jurassic Park game, among many others.
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Hideo Kojima’s documentary will be a Disney+ exclusive
Hideo Kojima said his documentary, Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds, will be distributed exclusively by Disney+. The legendary game designer posted Thursday on X that the film will launch globally in the spring of 2024.
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Amazon device deals include an Echo Show 5 and smart bulb bundle for $40
Several Amazon Echo smart speakers and displays are on sale for the lowest prices we've tracked, and many can be bundled with a Sengled smart bulb for no extra cost.
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Google's AI-infused NotebookLM note-taking app is open to everyone in the US
Google’s NotebookLM, a AI-powered note-taking app, is now generally available to everyone in the US. You can instruct the tool to only look at information from specific sources, which can help with research and taking notes.
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23andMe frantically changed its terms of service to prevent hacked customers from suing
In an email sent to customers earlier this week viewed by Engadget, the company announced that it had made updates to the “Dispute Resolution and Arbitration section” of its terms of service that would prevent customers from filing class action lawsuits.
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Cooler Master’s Framework case gives your laptop a second life
It takes your Framework mainboard, any old parts you have lying around, and turns it into a small form factor PC for light tasks to give your laptop a second, or third, life.
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Traeger Ironwood (2023) review: Upgraded smart grilling comes at a cost
A complete redesign of the Ironwood Series delivers a host of improvements, including expanded smart features, more efficient heat distribution and easier cleanup.
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The Sonos Era 100 is back down to $199 in a new holiday sale
The Sonos Era 100 bookshelf speaker is back down to $199, matching prices found during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The company is also offering discounts on the Roam portable speaker and the Beam wireless home entertainment speaker.
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The best VPN service for 2024
VPNs are not a one-size-fits-all security solution. Instead, they’re just one part of keeping your data private and secure. We tested out nine of the best VPNs available now to help you choose the best one for your needs.
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Amazon is trialing a $10 monthly grocery subscription for Prime members
It includes Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods.