I was given the opportunity to play Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming Avowed again, this time the opening hours, and came away impressed with what I saw.
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Upgrade your TV with access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, Netflix, Disney+ and many more apps with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which is currently enjoying an early Black Friday deal that has reduced its MSRP by 45%.
Best Buy has knocked $50 off the Xbox Series X Digital Edition, meaning you can grab Microsoft's highest-end console for under $400.
HP's flagship OmniBook X Copilot+ PC is easy to recommend at full price, but a $400 discount at Best Buy drops it to a new low. If you want to try out a Snapdragon X Elite and AI tools in Windows 11, you can save a lot of money with this thin and light laptop.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-omnibook-x-black-friday-best-buy-deal
Steam Deck might be popular, but it's inferior to ROG Ally. Here's why.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/rog-ally-is-superior-to-steam-deck-heres-why
Minecraft is about to step off the screen and into the real world with two new theme parks announced in $110 million deal with Merlin Entertainment
Windows 11 24H2 has already caused so many issues since it first started rolling out in October, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Microsoft is scrambling to address concerns left and right, and here’s another one to add to the ever-growing list.
After updating to Windows 11 24H2, some users who don’t have administrative privileges are reporting
There are several ways to transfer files from your smartphone to your PC. You can do it via USB cable, stick, Bluetooth, or Android apps. Microsoft’s Edge, Windows’ main browser, is also capable of such an exchange. Whether you’re looking to store your photos or music on your PC or vice versa, we’ll show you how to do it with Edge.
Oh boy. We’re just over a week away from Black Friday and the OLED monitor deals are starting to pop out of the ground. We’ve seen multiple stores offering 27-inch gaming OLEDs for as little as $500, but if you want something bigger, Best
As an afficionado of all things mechanical keyboard, I’ve seen a few wild designs in my time. But I’ve never seen a commercial keyboard brand make something quite so unique or charming as this.
Epomaker’s newest design is a full split ergonomic keyboard that’s all wireless and all wood. It’s also expensive — the complete set with a wireless numpad and wrist
You don’t need incredible, teeth-rattling power for a desktop, even a gaming desktop. But you do need something better than the crappy little five-watt nothings that are included in your monitor.
Right now, Amazon has the bookshelf speakers that I personally use in my own setup on sale. I’m talking about the
Senior Chinese officials have repeatedly warned Japan about ramping semiconductor sanctions hand-in-hand with the U.S.
Microsoft has updated the community on MSFS 2024, stating it has increased server capacity improving game accessibility. However the game isn't completely fixed and launch day bugs are still occuring.
Rumored specs of the RTX 5070 Ti have been revealed by Kopite7kimi featuring a neutered GB203 GPU with 8,960 CUDA cores and a 300W power draw.
This Black Friday save big on this limited-time offer on Flexispots E7 standing Desk.
Robot vacuums can help automate a chore you may loathe doing yourself. And even if you don’t mind vacuuming regularly, it’s undeniable that it takes time out of your day that you could be using for other things. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday time period is a great time to look for one of these smart home gadgets because you can often f
It’s not hard to understand why Lego sets are some of the most sought-after gifts for the holidays. We’re big fans of the building blocks here at Engadget, and we know they make particularly good gifts this time of year. Whether it’s a Super Mario starter set or a mammoth Star Wars collectible, there are dozens of Lego sets to consider shopping for right now — be it for yourself or for someone on your gift list. And no, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good set as some come in at $5
Thanksgiving is just a week away and Black Friday deals are already coming in hot. Take Beats, which is leaning into the sale season with
We’ve probably got enough foodies on the Engadget staff to start our own restaurant. While we’re not all home chefs (some of us just microwave), we all love food. So we’ve used, tested and reviewed plenty of kitchen gadgets for the site. Right now for Black Friday, some of the gear we’ve tried is already on sale. And since there's
You don't necessarily need to break the bank for a very good set of wireless earbuds, and that's even more true around this time of year when there are Black Friday deals aplenty to be had. Our pick for the
Between the ”Let Loose” iPad event in May, the iPhone 16 “It’s Glowtime” event in September and the
Caring for yourself can be as simple as sitting down to do a breathing exercise or curling up under a weighted blanket. Or it can be getting a massage, going for a workout or dressing up for a fancy dinner. There are plenty of things you could get for someone that not only shows how much you care about them, but also remind them that it’s worthwhile to take time for themselves. And while there’s nothing wrong with an aromatherapy candle, it’s more fun to go beyond the obvious choices and look
Apple has offered $100 million to Indonesia as part of an effort to lift a recent ban of the iPhone 16 in the country,
There are Black Friday deals on kinds of tech goodies already available. But how about snapping up a TV that doesn't look like a TV when it's not in use? Rather tha
Amazon has already started to mark down its in-house made gear for Black Friday, and some of the best deals so far are on its streaming devices. The
If you're looking to treat yourself or a loved one to a new laptop without breaking the bank, there are plenty of early Black Friday deals worth considering. Even better, there's a discount on what we reckon is the
Black Friday is usually the best time of the year to save on big-ticket items like smartphones, robot vacuums and even kitchen gear. To that end, one of our favorite air fryer toaster ovens has a steep discount right now. The
When the Rabbit R1 arrived earlier this year, it was an unfinished product. Engadget’s own Devindra Hardawar called it “a toy that fails at almost everything.” Most of the features Rabbit promised, including its signature “large action model” (LAM), were either missing at launch or didn’t work as promised. Now, after more 20 software updates since the sp
WhatsApp added voice message transcripts on Thursday. Handy for when you’re in a loud environment (or if you prefer reading over listening), they’ll be rendered on-device, so they’ll remain encrypted and private.
To set them up, head to Settings > Chats > Voice message transcripts and toggle the feature on. There, you can also pick your preferred language. Once set up, you can transcribe a message by long-pressing on it and tapping “transcribe.”
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Are pets clawing and ruining your pricey holiday decor or food? We learned the best ways to stop them straight from the experts. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/vet-approved-ways-to-stop-pets-from-chewing-holiday-decorations/#ftag=CADf328eec
Familiarizing yourself with these settings can help you get more out of your workouts. https://www.cnet.com/videos/4-apple-watch-features-you-may-not-know-exist/#ftag=CADf328eec
Are you looking for a tool that categorizes emails and automates replies? Meet Canary Mail, an AI copilot. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/canary-mail-uses-ai-to-tame-your-inbox-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec
A $90 saving means this is the cheapest we've ever seen the Apple earbuds. https://www.cnet.com/deals/apple-airpods-pro-2-drop-to-new-low-of-160-in-best-buy-24-hour-black-friday-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
The only direction mortgage rates seem to be pointed in these days is up. Here's when that could change. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/home-loan-rates-inch-higher-for-borrowers-current-mortgage-rates-for-nov-21-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
Grab incredible soundbars, headphones and more at a rare discounted price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/weve-found-savings-of-up-to-39-on-sonos-devices-with-these-black-friday-deals/#ftag=CADf328eec
Following last month's surge in mortgage rates, the number of homeowners who can benefit from refinancing has dwindled. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/refi-rates-ride-high-todays-refinance-rates-nov-21-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec
From ceiling fans to remotes, here are 15 places we often forget to clean. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/15-places-you-might-be-forgetting-to-clean-in-your-home/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Tablo also offers free streaming channels. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-tablo-lets-you-watch-live-tv-forever-and-you-only-have-to-pay-for-it-one-time/#ftag=CADf328eec
Listen to new versions of Defying Gravity, Popular and more. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-wicked-movie-soundtrack-release-date-how-to-stream/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's like a TikTok-style viewer for movie and TV show scenes from Tubi's huge catalog. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/tubis-new-app-feature-lets-you-go-beyond-a-thumbnail-to-find-something-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec
Get a great Microsoft management tool for less than you'd pay for takeout with this one-day Black Friday deal. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-microsoft-project-lifetime-subscription-for-less-than-20-in-this-cheap-black-friday-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
Grab the best snack box subscription out there at a discount with this Black Friday deal. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-20-on-a-bokksu-subscription-with-this-black-friday-code/#ftag=CADf328eec
We asked a bona fide turkey expert about the biggest mistakes to avoid on Thanksgiving. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/the-6-most-common-ways-people-screw-up-the-turkey-on-thanksgiving/#ftag=CADf328eec
Valve is reportedly developing another Steam Controller, as well as a new VR controller.
A new pair of over-ears from OneOdio makes flagship hi-res audio and noise-nixing claims for budget money.
The world’s second largest TV manufacturer is also a global innovator in the display industry
Finastra is looking into claims of breach made on a darknet forum.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/finance-giant-finastra-warns-clients-of-potential-data-breach
Calls on Messenger now support HD video, background noise suppression, voice isolation and more.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/meta-is-trying-to-make-messenger-into-a-video-conferencing-contender
Credit Scanner adds to the recently launched Identity Defender suite
https://www.techradar.com/pro/vpn/expressvpn-beefs-up-its-protection-with-new-credit-scanner-tool
Cloud economics enables AI innovation by aligning cloud spending with business value, optimizing costs through FinOps.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-cloud-economics-is-the-answer-to-the-ai-innovation-cost-conundrum
Users need help managing passwords. Fear still remains around AI and its potential security threat.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-digital-identity-is-the-ultimate-battleground-in-cybersecurity
Five vulnerabilities, possibly introduced a decade ago, allow crooks to escalate privileges on vulnerable devices.
Adobe Creative Cloud is half price for Black Friday, making it the best bargain available for creators.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launched with great anticipation but has faced significant backlash due to widespread technical issues, leading to mostly negative Steam reviews.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-flight-simulator-negative-reviews
Every so often, when looking up deals, we do a little happy dance because we spot a deal that’s just so good. Here’s one such case: these Bose QuietComfort headphones are down to $199 now, a solid 43 percent discount from their original $349.
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Apple’s latest MacBook Air is getting the Black Friday treatment, dropping to a new best price of $849 on Amazon, a rare 23 percent off its original $1,099 price. That’s an absolutely lit discount for a laptop that’s only been out for about eight months, and doubly so because Apple
Starting November 12, Windows 10 users have been running into problems when trying to update or uninstall apps. Normally, your first thought would be that such an issue is due to a Windows update… but that’s not the case here!
Yesterday, Microsoft officiall
Microsoft wants to be done with Windows 10 and have everyone move to Windows 11. It’s given the nine-year-old operating system an official expiration date next year, and it’s not shy about leaving those users behind. But its latest attempt to spur them on is it
Cloudflare reckons that the recent suspected undersea internet cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea has had 'little-to-no observable impact.'
Nvidia's CFO expects weaker gaming GPU revenue in Q4 24 due to a supply-demand mismatch. A decline in production and supply of Ada right before the Blackwell launch makes sense, especially with the apparent delays in getting RTX 50-series out the door.
Aside from Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday is the best time of year to pick up an Echo speaker, a Fire tablet or a Kindle ereader from Amazon. While the online retailer typically saves all of the best discounts on its devices for the members-only sale events, it’s a safe bet that those deals will come back around for Black Friday. This
Creators who sell assets on itch.io will now have to be a lot more upfront about using generative AI. The marketplace for independent digital creators has introduced a new rule that requires users to label their projects if they were produced using generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and
Like many companies this year, Sonos is getting an early start to Black Friday. Beginning today, you can save up to $180 off the company’s speakers and soundbars, making this a great time to buy that piece you need to complete your home theater setup. The highlight of the Black Friday promotion is the
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is no longer regulating just banks, now supervising Apple and other companies offering digital wallets and payment apps. It will focus on companies that handle over 50 million transactions per year and ensure they have "the authority to conduct proactive examinations to ensure companies are complying with the law in these and other areas," the bureau said
Black Friday and Cyber Monday present great opportunities to get a bunch of tech for less, and some of the best deals you can typically find are on charging gear and mobile accessories. Anker makes some of our favorites in both departments, and this year a ton of Anker gear has been discounted as part of the Black Friday deals.
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Black Friday may technically just be one day, but it’s evolved to consume the entire month of November in the US at this point. For the past few years, retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have ushered in the holiday shopping season earlier and earlier, and this year is no different.
Black Friday deals are already here, bringing discounts to some of our favorite tech we’ve tested this year. While it’s ty
It looks like 2025 is going to be an excellent year for action role-playing games. We’ve already started things off with a big Dragon Age: Veilguard bang, but next year will also bring Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Fable and the subject of today’s dissection, Avowed. Each title offers something distinct for single-player RPG fans, and Avowed is poised to provide top-tier dialogue trees and rich worldbuilding, courtesy of Fallout: New Vegas,
The first Neuralink clinical trials outside the US will take place in Canada. Neuralink has secured Health Canada's approval to launch human trials in the country, with the Toronto Western Hospital being the "first and exclusive surgical site" for the procedure. The company first
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Adding and resizing your widgets isn't as complicated as it used to be. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/easily-customize-your-iphones-home-screen-widgets-in-just-a-few-steps/#ftag=CADf328eec
Tired of posting the same content to multiple socials? Two apps make it easy. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/with-bluesky-soaring-heres-how-to-cross-post-to-threads-and-other-social-services/#ftag=CADf328eec
Week 12 of the NFL season kicks off tonight with an AFC North clash between longtime rivals Pittsburgh and Cleveland. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/thursday-night-football-how-to-watch-stream-steelers-vs-browns-tonight-on-prime-video/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you're receiving Social Security benefits, you may be able to pause them temporarily so you can get a bigger check later on. Here's how. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/how-to-suspend-your-social-security-benefits-and-why-youd-want-to/#ftag=CADf328eec