October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup . There’s something for everyone, from zombie classics to narrative adventures and beyond. Let’s take a look. The biggest draw here is likely Dead Island 2. For a while, we weren’t sure , but it did and it’s a blast to play. The action-heavy zombie slaying sim is set … Read more
Vizio/CNET October Prime Day may have come and gone, but you can still find plenty of deals out there to upgrade your home entertainment setup on a budget. That includes holdover savings on TVs, as well as a handful of soundbars that you can still find on sale. There’s a variety of models available, ranging … Read more
Our heroes’ journey on the Witches’ Road continues in episode five of the Marvel Disney+ show, “Darkest Hour/Wake Thy Power.” The latest entry begins with a fox, crow, snake, and owl prowling the forest floor of the now very blue-hued Witches’ Road. Giving significant Endor-meets-Dagobah vibes, the animals pass behind trees to cost effectively transform … Read more
Ring cameras have come a long way. Since the security camera brand launched 11 years ago, its video doorbells and cams have become vigilant, constant surveyors of patios, porches, and vestibules everywhere. Amazon now owns the company, and has ushered it through controversies over privacy concerns, security breaches, incidents of vigilantism, and the company’s cozy … Read more
SAVE $27: Amazon has EA Sports College Football 25 for nearly 40% off. It’s currently $42.99, a huge discount from its $69.99 list price. In real life, college football is heating up with thrilling upsets and a race to a new 12-team playoff that’s sure to pack plenty of excitement in the postseason. You probably … Read more
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I don’t like submarines. The idea of being trapped, several hundred feet underwater, in a narrow, creaking death trap? No thanks. I already knew that going into a screening of Submerged, the first scripted short film shot in Apple Immersive Video for the Vision Pro. Now that I’ve seen it, I’m triply sure. Written and … Read more
The U.S. and U.K. governments announced Thursday they will set up a joint children’s online safety working group to cooperate on safeguarding efforts in the digital realm by sharing evidence and expertise, and pushing for “common solutions” to child safety challenges. A joint statement, released by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.K. Technology Secretary … Read more
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is a slick and capable smart thermostat that will actually make your house smarter. Even with positive developments like growing Matter and Thread adoption, the modern smart home is still plagued by incompatible standards, expensive subscriptions, and discontinued products. Nest, under the … Read more
Intel has announced its new Arrow Lake desktop processors, marking a significant shift in the company’s approach to chip design and power efficiency. The Core Ultra 200S series, set to launch on October 24, 2024, introduces a disaggregated architecture manufactured using TSMC’s advanced nodes. The flagship Core Ultra 9 285K boasts 24 cores (8 performance, … Read more
After a great event last month in San Jose, Ars is switching coasts for October and descending in force on our nation’s capital. If you’re on the East Coast and want to come hang out with Ars EIC Ken Fisher and me while we talk to some neat speakers and learn some stuff, then read … Read more