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Oakley Meta Vanguard review: Sporty to a fault

By now, I have a well-established routine when I set up a new pair of Meta smart glasses. I connect my Instagram, WhatsApp and Spotify accounts. I complete the slightly convoluted steps in my Bluetooth settings to make sure Meta AI can announce incoming phone calls and text messages. I tweak the video settings to […]

Thief’s VR revival arrives in December

Much like Half-Life: Alyx, Thief’s long-awaited return is a VR exclusive. The game was announced in June, but now we know when it will arrive. You can play the pioneering stealth franchise’s new chapter, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, on December 4. Thief VR takes place about halfway between the events of the original trilogy […]

Paramount’s Call of Duty movie taps the writers of Yellowstone and Friday Night Lights

We learned last month that Call of Duty would be making the leap to the big screen with a planned motion picture project. Today, Deadline reported that two of the main creative forces behind the movie will be Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg. Sheridan and Berg previously both worked on the 2016 film Hell or High […]

Dyson Black Friday deals include more than $290 off cordless vacuums

Dyson is holding an early Black Friday sale on vacuums and related products. Sure, Black Friday isn’t for another month, but who are we to turn down a fantastic deal? To that end, the Dyson V8 Absolute cordless vacuum is on sale for just $300, which is a discount of $290. That’s nearly half off. […]

Fractal Design Scape review: A stellar debut

Unless you’re a PC nerd like me, chances are you’re not familiar with Fractal Design. The company has made a name for itself in recent years by designing some of the best cases you can buy for a DIY build. In a space known for its gaudy aesthetics, Fractal’s products stand out for their simplicity. […]

Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11 and Meta Quest headsets is now available to everyone

Immersive productivity for Windows 11 is now available on the Meta Quest 3 and 3S with the latest release of Meta’s Horizon OS. The feature, called Mixed Reality Link, was available on a limited basis after public previews began last year. The Windows virtual desktop experience is now rolling out to all users. After installing […]

Samsung’s web browser arrives on Windows, with an AI future on its radar

On Thursday, Samsung launched a desktop version of its web browser. Why bother putting its mobile browser on Windows? Well, the company offers a hint in describing Samsung Internet as “evolving from a PC browser that waits for input to an integrated AI platform.” So, surprise, surprise: It’s about AI. As one would imagine, Samsung […]

We finally have a real-deal trailer for Stranger Things season five

It’s been around three and a half years since season four of Stranger Things premiered. We finally have an actual trailer for the fifth and final season of Netflix’s retro-soaked adventure series. It’s a good thing, as the first batch of episodes drop on November 26. As previously mentioned, this is a real trailer with […]

Pinterest has its own AI assistant now

Pinterest is adding a new way to find clothes, furniture and other sources of aesthetic inspiration through its app. It’s called Pinterest Assistant, and it’s an AI-powered search and recommendation tool that uses knowledge of your Pinterest activity to tailor its responses.Whereas other search features work best when you have a specific thing you’re looking […]

Threads is making it easier to hide replies you don’t like

Social media conversations can be vastly more enjoyable when you pick and choose who you’re talking with. Today, Threads is adding more controls that let users determine who can reply to their posts. One new feature is Reply Approvals, where the user will get a first look at responses before allowing them to appear publicly. The […]