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How to make dark scenes look better on your TV

Dark scenes that appear murky are a common frustration. The uproar over the Game of Thrones episode "The Long Night" highlighted how viewers can struggle to see what’s on screen; as the cinematographer noted, the content isn’t always at fault—your TV may simply not be

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Apple Music vs Spotify — one user's clear choice

Apple Music and Spotify both offer vast music libraries but highlight different extras. Apple Music adds music videos, in‑studio performances, artist‑focused radio shows and live broadcaster feeds, while Spotify leans into podcasts and audiobooks. Apple Music is available on Android with most features unless a device lacks Dolby

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Everything We Saw At Today’s Nintendo Partner Direct

Nintendo’s Partner Direct dropped a slate of releases and updates across Switch and the new Switch 2. Highlights opened with Orbitals, a co‑op puzzle game with a retro anime look often described as “anime Split Fiction,” coming to Switch 2 this summer with Game Share support. Paranormasight: The

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Hideo Kojima pulls out of GDC keynote at the last minute

Hideo Kojima, the creator behind the Metal Gear series and the Death Stranding games, was due to headline this year’s Game Developers Conference but will no longer attend. The Kojima Productions X account posted a message saying, "We regret to inform you that Hideo Kojima will no longer

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Nioh 3: Try item shortcut sets and control template B

Like the first two games in the series, Nioh 3 can feel a little fiddly out of the box but is easily improved through a bit of settings snooping. If you're diving into Nioh 3, adjust a few controls and UI options to see how they compare to

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Coming to Switch 2 in 2026

Nintendo’s latest Direct leaned heavily on older ports and included news that Bethesda’s remaster of the 20-year-old The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion—released elsewhere in April 2025—will arrive on the Switch 2 at some point in 2026. Oblivion Remastered was surprise-announced and released on April 22, 2025,

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BLUETTI Cuts Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station 51% Off

Summer may be fading, but outdoor plans aren’t. BLUETTI’s Elite 100 V2 portable power station is currently marked down by more than half: normally $799, it’s available for $395 for a limited time, saving $404. The unit packs a 1,024Wh battery and can handle up to

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Ransomware with coding mistake irreversibly corrupts ESXi files

Ransomware typically locks down a device and the only possible way to regain access is by paying hackers. Nitrogen's ESXi ransomware, spotted by Coveware, contains a coding mistake that causes it to encrypt all files with the wrong public key, irrevocably corrupting them — so the files cannot be

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EU finds TikTok has 'addictive design' and could face hefty fines

The European Commission has set out preliminary findings from its investigation into TikTok, concluding the app breaches the Digital Services Act (DCA) through an 'addictive design.' The report singles out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and a highly personalised recommender system. The Commission says TikTok

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Blizzard says Overwatch rebrand isn't an admission of failure

Blizzard has dropped the "2" from Overwatch, reverting Overwatch 2 back to Overwatch, but says the change is not an admission that the sequel attempt failed. The rebrand ushers in a "new story-driven era" and begins with a year-long narrative called The Reign of Talon, made

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SHOKZ OpenRun Bone Conduction Headphones on Clearance for $90

The SHOKZ OpenRun delivers open‑ear wireless sound so you can listen to music, podcasts, and take calls while staying aware of your surroundings. Rather than sealing the ear canal, the transducers sit just in front of the ears on a flexible wraparound frame. Vibrations travel through the cheekbone to

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WWE 2K26 dev explains how Ringside Pass differs from Fortnite's Battle Pass

WWE 2K26 replaces paid DLC packs with the Ringside Pass, a season-based system. Each of the six passes will cost $9.99, the same price as previous DLC packs, and there is also a free track offering rewards without purchase. In season 1 the free track includes the legends and

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Leaked Date Suggests Starfield PS5 Port Could Arrive April 7, 2026

A leaker known as Graczdari has posted what they say is the PlayStation 5 release date for Starfield: April 7, 2026. The claim appeared on the Polish site PPE alongside an image listing Product Numbers and European Article Numbers for both a standard and Premium PS5 edition. Some details line

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2026 Lamborghini Temerario raises the bar for supercars

The Temerario is an all-new replacement for the V10-powered Huracán, and Lamborghini has taken a deliberate, less overtly racy approach to its styling. Designers focused on generating more than 100 percent more downforce than the Huracán Evo through the car’s core shape rather than large wings and splitters, while

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AT&T's amiGO Jr. phone offers built-in parental controls for $3 a month

AT&T has unveiled a carrier-designed smartphone for kids called the amiGO Jr., developed with Samsung and appearing to be the Galaxy A16. The device is priced at $3 a month with bill credits, plus your regular monthly service. The amiGO Jr. has standard budget-phone specs and a decent-enough

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Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus drops to $120

The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus combines a security camera and twin floodlight system to monitor a driveway, yard, or front entrance from a single mounting point. It is available on Amazon for $120, down from a regular price of $180 — a savings of $60, or 33% off. It delivers

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Valve veteran imperiously scorns Half-Life 3 finish claims

The Valve fan account GabeFollower posted a YouTube video claiming Half-Life 3 was finished and that developers were being moved onto other projects. The clip's assertion that the project is “done-and-dusted” was picked up and circulated widely. Former Valve developer Faliszek answered with heavy sarcasm, mocking the idea

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Anker’s 8-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Drops to $40

Amazon has cut the price of Anker’s 8-in-1 USB-C docking station by 26%, bringing it down to $40 from $54 with free shipping. The offer is selling out fast, so there’s limited time to buy at this price. The compact hub includes a USB-C PD-IN charging port, two

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Blizzard open to GenAI while Overwatch team rejects it

Blizzard says it is taking a dev-led approach to generative AI, with a centralized governance team examining how the technology might fit into development. President Johanna Faries said the company wants teams to be able to try tools that spark creativity or remove drudgery, while vetting uses to ensure they

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Tech leaders push back against software sell-off

Stocks are sliding for a third day as Wall Street's fears about AI-driven disruption have pushed a sell-off of software names following the release of Anthropic's new industry-specific plug-in. Recent AI advancements have undermined some investors' faith in established software companies. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

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Hands-on: MANGMI Pocket Max modular Android handheld

MANGMI’s Pocket Max is a new modular 7-inch Android handheld that has landed with an early-bird price of $199.99. The company pitches it as “designed for streaming,” but I suspect I’ll spend a lot of time using it to revisit my PS2 collection when I’m not

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Official Switch 2 256GB microSD Express card back in stock

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is headed to the Nintendo Switch 2 and needs 102GB of storage to install. The official Switch 2 microSD Express card — a 256GB Samsung model with a Super Mario design — is back in stock at Amazon for $59, after frequently bouncing on and off shelves. The

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Horizon Hunters Gathering Arrives into a Difficult Live‑Service Moment

PlayStation and Guerrilla have revealed Horizon Hunters Gathering, a multiplayer-focused online co-op action spin-off of the Horizon series. The game, which has a colorful, cartoonish look and has been compared to Monster Hunter meeting Destiny, will be supported with post-launch updates as a live-service title. The announcement lands amid a

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How I use Samsung's secret Wi‑Fi menu to improve connectivity

Samsung hides a set of advanced networking tools inside a secret Connectivity labs menu in One UI. It’s available on Galaxy S20 phones and newer running One UI 6 or later. To open it, go to Settings > Connections > Wi‑Fi, tap the three dots for expanded settings,

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JLab makes giant headphones that double as a Bluetooth speaker

JLab Audio has unveiled an oversized pair of headphones that also functions as a Bluetooth speaker. The product page shows bemused models holding them up to their ears, though the scale makes that look impractical. The headset appears tied to JLab's Birmingham Bowl sponsorship, and the marketing leans