Balatro, the terrific card game that pushes you to break most of the rules of poker to achieve ever-higher scores, is in line for its first major gameplay update. You’ll have to wait until next year for that, but developer LocalThunk promises it will bring “new ideas and strategies to the game.” What’s more, it… Continue reading Balatro is getting its first big, free gameplay update in 2025
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The Ring Stick Up Cam is down to its lowest price yet
The Ring Stick Up Cam is on sale for $55 via Amazon. That’s a discount of 45 percent and is the lowest price ever for the well-regarded security camera. Last time it got this low was Prime Day, but that was only available to Prime members. Now anyone can get in on the action. This… Continue reading The Ring Stick Up Cam is down to its lowest price yet
Reddit CEO teases AI search features and paid subreddits
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… Continue reading Reddit CEO teases AI search features and paid subreddits
macOS Sequoia may require weekly permissions for screen recording apps
macOS Sequoia will require regular permissions updates to use screen recording and screen-sharing capabilities. The software is in its public beta, 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… Continue reading macOS Sequoia may require weekly permissions for screen recording apps
RIP Chromecast: Looking back at 11 years of Google streaming
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… Continue reading RIP Chromecast: Looking back at 11 years of Google streaming
Castlevania comes to Dead by Daylight on August 27
Yet another video game crossover is coming to Dead by Daylight in the near future. Behaviour Interactive says the previously announced Castlevania chapter 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… Continue reading Castlevania comes to Dead by Daylight on August 27
Disney is increasing prices (again) for standalone streaming plans
In what seems to be an annual tradition, Disney announced that the costs for standalone plans of its video streaming services will get more expensive, starting on October 17. The ad-supported Disney+ Basic plan will increase from $8 a month to $10, while the ad-free Disney+ Premium plan jumps from $14 a month or $140… Continue reading Disney is increasing prices (again) for standalone streaming plans
X sues advertisers for ‘illegal boycott’ of the platform
X, whose top executives have long railed against advertisers who fled the platform amid concerns over hate speech, is now also suing them. X has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) and several of its members, including Mars, Unilever and CVS Health, CEO Linda Yaccarino said in an open… Continue reading X sues advertisers for ‘illegal boycott’ of the platform
Fall Guys is now in Fortnite’s battle royale mode for a limited time
Epic Games has brought two of its tentpole titles together in a fun way: Fall Guys has come to the Fortnite island for a limited time. A familiar-looking obstacle course has appeared in the skies above the sprawling battle royale arena. It’ll be there until August 15. If you happen to find a Bean Idol in the Classy… Continue reading Fall Guys is now in Fortnite’s battle royale mode for a limited time
Teenage Engineering’s built a medieval-themed sampler, complete with Gregorian chants
Teenage Engineering is no stranger to weird gadgets that defy description. This is a company that released a $250 toy car and, uh, whatever these are. We all knew that. We also knew that the company would likely be releasing a follow-up to its massively successful EP-133 K.O. II sampler. We couldn’t in a million… Continue reading Teenage Engineering’s built a medieval-themed sampler, complete with Gregorian chants