Earlier this week, Microsoft shut down the Xbox 360’s digital store, effectively putting the final nail in the beloved console’s coffin. While it’s a shame that the nearly 20-year-old console’s marketplace is gone, it doesn’t take away from the Xbox 360’s legacy as a popular, innovative, and weird machine that paved the way for the
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/ A barrage of leaks may have spoiled the Pixel 9 lineup, but Google could still have some surprises in store during its August 13th event. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share
8.1/ 10 SCORE HP Envy x360 16 Pros Big, beautiful and accurate OLED display Strong performance for the price Long runtime for big-screen OLED laptop Lightweight for its size Cons So-so dual speakers Slow USB-C ports A bit big for regular tablet use Most 16-inch laptops are pricey affairs whose roomy screens are backed by
Online dating can be challenging in itself, but it’s especially difficult for gamers, many of whom describe themselves as neurodivergent or introverted. Date Like Goblins — an online dating platform that takes its name from “Goblin Mode,” a term that means to unapologetically be your authentic self — aims to approach dating in a more
Gas, water bills and energy prices are high, and in many places they’re only climbing higher. There’s no time like the present to think about energy savings in your rental home or apartment — especially as the summer continues to hammer folks with lofty cooling costs across much of the US. But when you’re renting,
Microsoft shutdown the Xbox 360’s marketplace this week and nearly two decades after the console first launched it feels like the final nail in the coffin for a particular era of gaming we’ll probably never see again. Suggested Reading The Best Reveals From The Game Awards 2023 Off English Suggested Reading The Xbox 360 came
After a long, winding road filled with cutscenes, you’ll find yourself once again tasked with staving off a world-ending threat at the end of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. In the expansion’s final boss fight against Queen Eternal, you and seven fellow Warriors of Light will challenge Tuliyollal’s greatest threat in a climactic trial. This is
Final Fantasy XIV is a remarkable MMORPG, featuring captivating stories, incredible boss battles, and hundreds (if not thousands) of hours of quality gameplay. FF14 is, also, a game built atop the failure that is the 1.0 version of the game, which means you’ll occasionally encounter cumbersome obstacles. For example, playing FF14 on multiple devices involves
Shortly after starting my remote Star Wars Outlaws hands-on, I get what I’ve been waiting months for: a chance to ride protagonist Kay Vess’ speeder bike. There are few things that feel more apt for a Star Wars game than streaking across the surface of a planet on a motorcycle that hovers a few inches
What is the best internet provider in Honolulu? Hawaiian Telcom is the best internet service provider in Honolulu. The service offers affordable monthly prices, nearly symmetrical upload and download speeds and price-lock guarantees of up to three years on some plans. However, once the promo period ends, all plans increase by $15 a month, with
Femtech, or tech that leverages innovations in AI, smartphones and connected wearables to give women more insights into reproductive and menstrual health, continues to gain momentum with users, and investors are following. London-based Flo Health, a fertility-focused period-tracking app, on Tuesday said it has raised a $200 million Series C from General Atlantic. The funding
Shared micromobility giant Lime is piloting two new vehicles designed to appeal to women and older folks who might appreciate a lower step-through frame, smaller wheels and an upgrade from pedal-assist. Lime has experimented with several new form factors over the years in a bid to capture customers and adapt to changing tastes and trends.
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With the opening ceremony on July 26 well behind us, the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are in full swing. The international sports tournament, which happens every four years, has made us all patriots once more (at least temporarily) as we root for Team U.S.A. to clean house. While you may catch some basketball and soccer
Key Takeaways The value of American Express Membership Rewards points fluctuates depending on what card you have and what redemption options you choose. Redemptions like statement credits, gift cards, shop with points or travel booked through American Express typically give you a flat value — often 1 cent/point or less — for your points. Transferring
Key takeaways: US adults who have already shopped for back-to-school or plan to will spend an average of $662. A surprising 44% of respondents said they’ve already set aside the money they’ll need for back-to-school shopping. 90% of back-to-school shoppers are using at least one type of savings method to cut costs, with the majority
See at Sling TV Sling TV Carries the five channels you need for $57 a month Show more (5 items) Swimming events at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris kicked off Saturday, and Team USA put on a strong showing, medaling in three of four events, including its first gold. Each day, there are two
CNET is on the ground live at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, and we’ve got all the biggest news from Marvel, Prime Video, Max, Peacock and other entertainment giants. Deadpool & Wolverine even made an appearance on Thursday ahead of their new flick hitting theaters on Friday. If you couldn’t make it out to California, we’ve got all the
It’s true that some food can be a medicine. Lion’s mane mushrooms are a good example as eating them can improve your heart, gut and brain health. These fungi earn their name from their unique shape. They look like fungi stalactites, as their icicle shape gives them the formation of a mane, resembling the king
Working and even living in space has shifted from far-off fantasy to seemingly inevitable reality, but the question remains: what exactly will the next generation of space habitation look like? For Max Space, the answer is clear, and has been for decades — centuries, even. A new generation of expandable habitats could offer both safety
/ Read long articles on your laptop or phone without pop-ups, ads, and other distractions. Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge I’ve got a stack of bookmarked, favorited, and saved-for-later web articles that I’m going to get around to reading one day… but haven’t. I think that part of what puts me off working
8.0 Manta Sound Sleep Mask $143 at Manta Sleep Like Comfortable and lightweight C-shaped cups for side sleepers Battery life up to 20 hours Impressive sound quality Machine-washable Don’t like Expensive Velcro strap is not very sticky Not 100% total blackout If you regularly struggle to get enough rest (like me), then you know that
The world of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is meant to feel fantastical and from another time, but the game itself also feels like an anachronism. Something that shouldn’t exist in 2024. It’s not a sequel in a hit franchise. It’s not working in a popular genre. And it’s not pandering to an international audience.
Amongst an impressive library of games like Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Metroid Dread, 2019’s Fire Emblem: Three Houses will still go down in my books as the best Nintendo Switch game ever made. It’s a grand fantasy story and an excellent tactical RPG that feels unmatched, even within the franchise to
July 2024 may be coming to a close, but it’s still summer weather out there for many of us. Which means you still have a great excuse to stay indoors where it’s cool and dark, and where electricity abundantly flows for us to power our gaming machines. Advertisement This weekend we’re taking a look at
See at Sling TV Sling TV Carries the five channels you need for $57 a month Show more (4 items) Thomas Deschamps/Paris 2024 You can call the 2024 Summer Olympic Games the Paris Olympics, but you might also call them the Peacock Olympics. Unless you plan to be in the City of Light for the
The energy transition is a marathon, not a sprint. But opportunities for acceleration are growing. Swedish startup Greenely* has just spotted one. It’s closing an €8 million Series A funding round to expand its energy management platform into neighbouring Nordic countries (so around $8.7M at current exchange rates). The energy tech startup is serving around
Phyllis Jackson loves being online. She uses the internet to look up recipes, practice for her line dance group and play YouTube videos so the house doesn’t feel lonely. Jackson, a retired administrative assistant in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, said she couldn’t imagine life without an internet connection. “I consider the internet like my best friend a
When Elden Ring first released at the beginning of 2022, many folks swore up and down that it was the hardest game ever, though others claimed that it was more approachable than prior From Software titles, since players could continue to explore the game and grow strong elsewhere if they ever hit a wall. In
Today Blizzard published a lengthy Overwatch 2 Director’s Take addressing the Reinhardt-sized elephant in the room: whether or not the sequel should revert back to the original game’s 6v6 format. Written by game director Aaron Keller, the massive blog post traces back to Overwatch 1 and the major changes made throughout its lifetime and up
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