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EngadgetThe best noise-canceling headphones for 2024
Noise cancellation is a primary feature on most flagship, over-ear headphones. If you're looking to get a pair of cans that can truly block out the world, these are the best noise-canceling headphones you can get today.
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The rebuilt Sonos app focuses on getting you to your tunes faster
Sonos has rebuilt its mobile app from the ground up to make it easier for people to get to their favorite content, regardless of what service it comes from.
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Castlevania fan uncovers new Konami code in 1999 game
A new Konami Code has been discovered hidden inside Castlevania's code, and it changes gameplay so drastically that it aficionados will want to give it a fresh try.
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The best travel gear for graduates
For those recent grads itching to get away after a busy semester, these are the best travel gifts you can get them.
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Rivian offers (up to) $5,000 discount if you trade in your gas-powered truck
Rivian will give you up to around $5,470 in discount if you trade in an eligible gas-powered truck or SUV when you purchase or lease a qualifying R1 electric vehicle package in the US and Canada.
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The Morning After: Meta teases a limited-edition Quest headset inspired by Xbox
The biggest news stories this morning: Grindr sued for allegedly sharing users’ HIV status and other info with ad companies, What we watched: Bluey’s joyful finales, Amazon halts drone deliveries in California, but kicks off tests in Phoenix
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Metaphor: ReFantazio, a fantasy RPG from the Persona 5 team, comes out in October
Metaphor: ReFantazio is coming out on October 11, and you can pre-order it right now.
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Microsoft's lightweight Phi-3 Mini model can run on smartphones
Microsoft has unveiled its latest light AI model called the Phi-3 Mini designed to run smartphones and other devices.
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Adobe Photoshop's latest beta makes AI-generated images from simple text prompts
Adobe will now let you use AI to generate images directly within Photoshop. That's just the beginning.
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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 halts drone deliveries in California, but kicks off operations in Phoenix
The e-commerce company has closed its delivery site in Lockeford, which has been operational since 2022.
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Newsletter service Ghost will support the fediverse protocol ActivityPub
Newsletter platform Ghost is the latest service to pledge support for ActivityPub, the open source protocol powering the fediverse.
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Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson in absentia to six years in prison
A Russian court has sentenced a Meta spokesperson in absentia to six years in prison. It claims that Andy Stone was "publicly defending terrorism."
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Mozilla urges WhatsApp to combat misinformation ahead of global elections
Social media companies like Meta, YouTube and TikTok, have promised to protect the integrity of those elections, at least as far as discourse and factual claims being made on their platforms are concerned. Missing from the conversation, however, is closed messaging app WhatsApp, which now rivals public social media platforms in both scope and reach.
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Even the indie game El Paso, Elsewhere is getting turned into a movie
The hit indie game El Paso, Elsewhere is getting turned into a movie, with Academy Award nominee LaKeith Stanfield attached to both star and produce. Di Bonaventura Pictures and Colin Stark will also produce.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play on April 25
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and EA Play on April 25.
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The EU opens an investigation into TikTok Lite, citing addiction concerns
The EU has opened a second investigation into TikTok, regarding the addictive nature of TikTok Lite. The governing body could force a ban on the app while the investigation continues.
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Meta opens Quest OS to third parties, including ASUS and Lenovo
In a huge move for the mixed reality industry, Meta announced today that it's opening the Quest's operating system to third-party companies, allowing them to build headsets of their own.
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Tales of the Shire trailer shows what life as a regular Hobbit looks like
Weta Workshop and Private Division have released the first trailer for Tales of The Shire. You play as a Hobbit in this Lord of the Rings cozy life sim.
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What we watched: Bluey’s joyful finales
Bluey closed out its third season with two episodes of joyful highs and weepy lows.