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Cyber Monday streaming deals for 2025: Paramount+, Starz, MasterClass and others to shop while they’re still available

You’re not alone if you’re consistently aghast at the rising cost of streaming services. This year in particular has been bleak, with Disney+ and HBO Max being just a couple of the services that have increased prices as of late.If you’re like any of us at Engadget, you probably subscribe to more than a few […]

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review: an excellent modernization, but not a total reinvention

It’s been 18 years since the last Metroid Prime game, but I felt right at home in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Almost too at home. Whether fighting my way through a volcano, exploring a research base in a frozen tundra or getting lost in a vast desert, I couldn’t shake the feeling I’d done this […]

Apple will reportedly refuse to pre-install India’s state-mandated security app

India has issued a mandate to all smartphone manufacturers and importers requiring them to install a state-owned cyber security app. But Apple is reportedly not going to comply, citing privacy and security concerns, according to Reuters.  The app, called Sanchar Saathi (meaning Communication Companion), is supposed to expedite the process of finding lost or stolen […]

Sony’s much-anticipated A7 V is here with a faster 33MP sensor and 4K 120p video

Sony has launched its mid-range flagship mirrorless camera, the A7 V, with a strong emphasis on speed but a bit less on video than some may have hoped. The new model sports a 33MP partially stacked full-frame Exmor RS sensor and an all-new Bionz XR2 processor with built-in AI, powering what the company calls its […]

YouTube just introduced a yearly recap of your watched videos

YouTube has introduced a yearly recap to the main app for the first time ever, bringing the focus to video. This recap highlights a user’s favorite channels, topics and other fun little nuggets sourced from viewing habits throughout the year. It’s available for perusal right now for both free and premium users. Just look for […]

Amazon’s ‘God of War’ adaptation gets a two-season order

After a few years — and a few shakeups — it looks like Amazon’s God of War series is finally full speed ahead. The video game adaptation is now in pre-production in Vancouver and has been bumped up to a two-season order, Deadline reports.  The latest update includes news that Frederick E.O. Toye will direct […]

The Morning After: Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold phone is real

As promised, we’re back to normal. Don’t even think about buying Kindles or subscribing to a new streaming service until Black Friday 2026. Instead, let’s talk about a new Samsung foldable with even more folds. The Galaxy Z TriFold is breaking cover and will launch in Korea and other select countries (read: not the US) […]

The best Xbox games for 2025

Whether you’re into shooters, fighting games or immersive RPGs, there’s something for every Xbox owner out there. While Microsoft’s first-party output has been a bit slim lately, the company has been on a tear acquiring the likes of Bethesda and Activision Blizzard, as well as pumping up the amount of worthwhile titles in its Game […]

Cyber Monday streaming deals are still going: MasterClass subscriptions are 50 percent off the day after the sale

Cyber Monday has wrapped, but MasterClass is extending one of its best offers of the year. For a limited time, all annual plans are 50 percent off, giving new subscribers a cheaper way to explore the platform’s wide catalog of cooking, writing and music courses. It’s one of the few subscription deals still available post–Cyber […]

This Paramount+ Cyber Monday streaming deal is still live: Get either the Essential or Premium plan for only $3 per month for two months before the sale ends

Cyber Monday has ended, but some streaming discounts are still live, including a solid offer from Paramount+. New subscribers can get two months of service for $6 total, and the price applies to either the Essential or Premium plan. At $3 per month, the Premium tier gives you a larger discount, and the promotion is […]