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RIP Chromecast: Looking back at 11 years of Google streaming
07 Aug

RIP Chromecast: Looking back at 11 years of Google streaming

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Google’s Chromecast is no more. With Tuesday’s introduction of its successor, the company laid to rest the brand that kicked off 11 years ago with a novel product that helped move streaming onto the center stage of home entertainment. With the Google TV Streamer taking the baton, it’s time to look back at 11 years of Chromecast.Google’s casting-centric brand arrived on July 24, 2013, with the first-generation Chromecast. The streaming stick plugged directly into a TV’s HDMI port and lacked a remote control. Instead, you fired up content using a mobile device or computer.Most importantly, the innovative gizmo only cost…
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macOS Sequoia may require weekly permissions for screen recording apps
07 Aug

macOS Sequoia may require weekly permissions for screen recording apps

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macOS Sequoia will require regular permissions updates to use screen recording and screen-sharing capabilities. The software is in its , and the new Apple operating system has added pop-up notifications that will ask users to confirm that software has access to the device's video and audio. For now, there doesn't appear to be a way to permanently grant permissions to third-party apps. Developers confirmed with that this is a feature, not a bug. We've reached out to Apple for more information and will update this post with any additional details we receive.These permissions alerts in Sequoia will pop up weekly,…
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Reddit CEO teases AI search features and paid subreddits
06 Aug

Reddit CEO teases AI search features and paid subreddits

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Reddit just wrapped up its second earnings call as a public company and CEO Steve Huffman hinted at some significant changes that could be coming to the platform. During the call, the Reddit co-founder said the company would begin testing AI-powered search results later this year.“Later this year, we will begin testing new search result pages powered by AI to summarize and recommend content, helping users dive deeper into products, shows, games and discover new communities on Reddit,” Huffman said. He didn’t say when those tests would begin, but said it would use both first-party and third-party models.Huffman noted that…
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Castlevania comes to Dead by Daylight on August 27
06 Aug

Castlevania comes to Dead by Daylight on August 27

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Yet another crossover is coming to in the near future. Behaviour Interactive says the will go live on August 27. Those who can't wait that long for the official release can check it out on the Steam public test build right now.The chapter brings both a new killer and survivor to The Fog. Of course, the latest killer to join the lineup is Dracula. Whenever he's the killer, you might see his castle looming on the horizon of the map.He's also the first shapeshifting killer. In vampire form, Dracula "stalks his prey, able to conjure flames that sear flesh and…
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on September 17
06 Aug

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on September 17

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to last-gen consoles on September 17, including the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game was originally released for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC back in 2023.For the uninitiated, this is a sequel to the absolutely fantastic Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. It’s a third-person adventure with a bit of Metroidvania flair that’s set in the Star Wars universe in between the events of Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. It’s a , particularly for franchise fans.Pre-orders are available now and early purchasers get some bonuses. These include in-game cosmetic items…
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A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox on October 17
06 Aug

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox on October 17

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If there was ever a movie franchise that was seemingly made to be turned into a video game, it would be A Quiet Place. The films are basically already stealth horror titles. The premise, after all, involves bloodthirsty and noise-sensitive aliens. To that end, we already knew the . Now we have an official release date of October 17 for the first digital spinoff.A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a first-person horror adventure that’s set in the same world as the movies, but tells a brand new story. In other words, you won’t be controlling a digital John Krasinski…
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The Google TV Streamer is the next big upgrade to the Chromecast line
06 Aug

The Google TV Streamer is the next big upgrade to the Chromecast line

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Up until now, Google’s Chromecast line has been largely focused on making it easy to watch shows and movies on your favorite big screen. But with the new Google TV Streamer, Google finally has a proper set-top box for binging content that also supports a much broader range of smart home controls.Design: From dongle to wedgeComing just a week ahead of Google's upcoming Made By event, perhaps the biggest change for the TV Streamer is switching from being a simple dongle that hangs off your TV to a truly standalone device that lives on your media console. Google says its…
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Apple’s iPad mini drops to a record low of $380
06 Aug

Apple’s iPad mini drops to a record low of $380

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If you’ve been holding out for a deal on an iPad mini, it may be time to make a move. Apple’s mini-tablet has dropped to a record low on Amazon. Usually $499, the sixth-gen model with 64GB is on sale for a mere $379. If you want more storage, the 256GB variant, typically $649, is on sale for $529.AppleAlthough the iPad mini is a niche device these days, it’s still a terrific tablet for those who like something smaller to easily hold in one hand and stow away in a small bag or purse. It can serve as a fancy…
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Apple’s AirPods Max drop back down to $400
06 Aug

Apple’s AirPods Max drop back down to $400

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Apple’s AirPods Max headphones are on sale for $400 via Amazon. This isn’t a record-low, though it’s close, but does represent a savings of $150. The sale includes a bunch of colorways, like gray, blue, silver and pink.For the uninitiated, these are Apple’s high-end over-ear headphones. They are, in a word, luxe. In our official review, we praised the excellent, balanced sound and useful ANC. These headphones sound very good, which is aided by an adaptive EQ system that automatically adjusts low and mid-frequencies. This algorithm takes into account how the headphones are being worn, such as the fit and…
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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for $100 off
06 Aug

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale for $100 off

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Fitness enthusiasts and extreme sports aficionados who haven't yet taken the plunge on an Apple Watch or are perhaps looking to upgrade from an older model may be interested in snapping up a version that's on sale. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has . That matches both the Prime Day price and the lowest we've ever seen this product sell for. designed this smartwatch with endurance athletes, outdoor adventurers and water sport practitioners in mind, including a dedicated band for each category (Trail Loop, Alpine Loop and Ocean Band, respectively). The discount applies to a range of bands on Amazon,…
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