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You've never heard the Windows XP startup music sound like this

Posted: 07 Nov 2020 03:41 AM PST

Windows XP, aka the operating system that people and corporations just won't let go of even though they really should, has more to contribute to the world than occasional malware outbreaks. While so far it hasn't been as celebrated as, say, Windows 9...

Fan-made browser that enables Stadia on iOS is back on the App Store

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 08:36 PM PST

Stadium is available for download on the Apple App Store again. The free fan-made browser gives you a way to play Stadia, Google's cloud gaming service, on iPhones and iPads and was first released back in September. Unfortunately, Apple pulled the ap...

Unreleased Nokia N95 follow-up pops up on YouTube

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 04:31 PM PST

Remember the Nokia N95? The Symbian-equipped dual-slider marked a peak design moment of the pre-iPhone era, and as such is a perfect target for YouTuber Mr. Mobile aka Michael Fisher to feature in his "When Phones were fun" series. The latest video p...

Google Photos adds paid color pop editing feature

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 03:50 PM PST

The next time you dive into Google Photos' editing suite, you may notice some tools locked behind a paywall. As part of an ongoing rollout, Google is adding a new take on its color pop feature that users can apply to any photo, not just ones that inc...

EA teases 'awesome' Mass Effect news for N7 day

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 02:19 PM PST

There may be some good news on the way for Mass Effect fans. On Friday, series publisher EA sent an email to publications like PC Gamer, asking them to keep an eye out for some "awesome" series-related news on the BioWare Blog tomorrow at 11AM ET.As...

Kojima’s infamous ‘P.T.’ demo isn’t playable on the PS5

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 12:58 PM PST

Add Hideo Kojima's P.T. to the list of PlayStation 4 games you can't play on Sony's next-generation console. In case you need a refresher, P.T. was a demo Kojima Productions released in 2014 to build excitement for its then-upcoming Silent Hills rebo...

Kamado Joe unveils a WiFi-connected pellet version of its popular ceramic grill

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 12:19 PM PST

Ceramic egg-shaped grills are popular options for both high-temp searing and low-and-slow smoking. Due to their design and materials, they're incredibly efficient, and they allow you to use both charcoal and wood chunks to get the job done. This week...

Xbox Series S can upscale 'Ori and the Will of the Wisps' to 4K at 60 fps

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 11:55 AM PST

Xbox Series S might not be quite as powerful as its Series X sibling, but that doesn't mean it won't have great visuals. Even though the console is designed to render games nominally at 1440p, it can upscale them to 4K. Just like the Xbox One X, it'l...

This week's best deals: AirPods for only $100, plus more early Black Friday sales

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 11:15 AM PST

The holiday shopping season is in full swing — and yes, we know it's only early November. Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy have already kicked off the first rounds of their big sale events, and there will be more to come in the lead-up to...

Get a lifetime subscription to XSplit VCam for $20

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 10:55 AM PST

Video game streamers and content creators, not too long ago, were the only people who required an at-home video setup. That's no longer the case in 2020. The rise of remote working, distance learning and social distancing has forced much of the popul...

'Sackboy: A Big Adventure' won't have online multiplayer at launch

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 10:40 AM PST

Sackboy: A Big Adventure is one of Sony's key launch games for the PlayStation 5. However, it won't have support for online multiplayer at the outset."We've made the difficult decision to delay the full online multiplayer functionality within Sackboy...

Xbox console exclusive 'The Medium' has been delayed to January

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 10:25 AM PST

The Medium, the next horror game from Blair Witch developer Bloober Team, has been delayed. The studio had planned to release the Xbox Series X and Series S console exclusive on December 10th. If you've been following the development of Cyberpunk 207...

Lenovo's Smart Clock Essential is half off at Walmart and B&H

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 10:10 AM PST

A smart clock is a great addition to a bedroom. Not only does it tell the time and other pertinent information, but it's also smart enough to dim at night and brighten up in the morning. Plus, they usually don't have cameras, making them better than...

'Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night' will hit iOS and Android next month

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 09:36 AM PST

A couple of weeks after it emerged Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was bound for mobile devices, NetEase Games and ArtPlay have revealed it'll be available sometime in December. Pre-registration for the $10 game is now open in North America, Europe...

Sony's excellent WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones drop to $278

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 08:59 AM PST

Sony upped the ante with its latest WH-1000XM4 active-noise cancelling headphones, but as to be expected, they come at a premium price tag of $350. But now you can get them for $278, which is $72 off their normal price, during an early Black Friday s...

Apple's MagSafe Duo charger costs $129

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 08:32 AM PST

Apple has revealed the price of its MagSafe Duo charger, which works with compatible iPhones, Apple Watch, the AirPods wireless charging case and other Qi-certified devices. The device costs $129, though it doesn't include a power adaptor to plug it...

'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' is the cherry on top of the PlayStation 5

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 08:12 AM PST

Up front, an admission: I've only played an hour or so of Spider-Man on PlayStation 4. This isn't for lack of interest, and I offer sincere apologies to everyone personally hurt by this omission in my gaming résumé. I blame a reliance on couchable mu...

Ryan Reynolds' 'Free Guy' movie won't hit theaters in December

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 07:43 AM PST

As the pandemic continues to rage on and with recent spikes plunging many countries in Europe back into lockdown, movie studios once again have to delay production on upcoming films. This means they are quickly running out of new titles to release. D...

PS5 smash-em-up 'Destruction AllStars' will include a battle royale mode

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 07:34 AM PST

Lucid Games and Sony were curiously shy about Destruction AllStars' game modes despite its role as a PlayStation 5 showcase, but they're finally ready to offer more details. The two have outlined the competitive car smasher's game modes, and they're...

Control Ultimate Edition's next-gen update is delayed until early 2021

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 07:25 AM PST

Remedy Entertainment initially planned to release a version of Control Ultimate Edition optimized for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X by the end of the year, but you'll have to wait a little longer to explore the Oldest House in all its next-gen glor...

Everything in our gift guide that you can buy for under $50

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 07:01 AM PST

The holidays can be stressful as the number of people you need to buy gifts for grows with each passing year. You may not be able to control that, but you can still find good presents for everyone on your list while sticking to a budget. To help you...

Facebook Portal devices hit all-time low prices in early Black Friday sale

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 06:28 AM PST

A good video chat experience is crucial at a time when in-person visits simply aren't an option. Facebook is capitalizing on that with an early Black Friday sale for its Portal calling devices on both Amazon and its own store. Multiple models have re...

How virtual band K/DA launched an EP in a pandemic

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 06:01 AM PST

For thousands if not millions of people, All Out is the most anticipated music release of the year. The five-track EP, which launches today on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, hasn't been made by a conventional band...

Amazon's Fire HD tablets are back down to Prime Day prices

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 05:55 AM PST

Don't worry if you missed the Prime Day sales from last month — there's a good chance you'll find similar deals throughout November as we get deeper into the holiday shopping season. Amazon's brought back its Prime Day sale prices on many of its Fire...

Netflix is testing a linear-style TV channel in France

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 05:39 AM PST

The beauty of Netflix is that you can watch anything anytime you want, but what if you don't feel like making a decision? That's the idea behind Direct, a new linear-style channel that Netflix is testing in France, as seen by Frandroid. When you clic...

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