Season passes are one of the most common ways to generate revenue for games such as Fortnite or Call of Duty that want players to keep returning day after day, month after month. This week, PC game platform Steam has rolled out support for this monetization approach. The Valve-owned platform clarified its policy about what… Continue reading Steam will force developers to be transparent about their season pass plans
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Black Friday deals include reMarkable 2 bundles for $89 off
If you’ve been eyeing the reMarkable 2 for a while, now is a great time to buy one. While the E Ink tablet itself isn’t on sale, reMarkable has discounted the two bundles it offers alongside the 2. Until the end of December 2, you can save $89 off the Type Folio and Book Folio… Continue reading Black Friday deals include reMarkable 2 bundles for $89 off
Apple’s M4 Mac mini drops to a record low of $549 for Black Friday
Apple’s new Mac mini hasn’t been available for that long yet, but you can already grab it at a discount. The M4-powered Mac mini has dropped to an all-time low of $500 thanks to a discount and an additional, clippable coupon that will bring the final price down to $500. That’s a total of $100… Continue reading Apple’s M4 Mac mini drops to a record low of $549 for Black Friday
Black Friday speaker deals for 2024 include up to 55 percent off JBL, Marshall, Sonos, Echo and more
According to my imprecise calculations, there are approximately a zillion speakers on sale for Black Friday. So how can a mere human know which ones are worthy and which will make music sound like it’s emanating from a tin can? We’ve done our part by testing and reviewing dozens of different options and putting the… Continue reading Black Friday speaker deals for 2024 include up to 55 percent off JBL, Marshall, Sonos, Echo and more
Black Friday deals bring the price of the Fitbit Charge 6 down to a record low of $100
Black Friday promos are in full swing now, and that’s brought many of our favorite gadgets down to their lowest prices of the year. Case in point, the Fitbit Charge 6, which is down to a record low of $100 right now. It’s a top pick in our best fitness trackers guide in part because… Continue reading Black Friday deals bring the price of the Fitbit Charge 6 down to a record low of $100
Meta says it’s taken down 2 million accounts linked to ‘pig butchering’ scams
Meta is making progress in its fight against pig butchering scams. In an update, the company said it has taken down more than 2 million accounts associated with such scams this year and that its effort to work with other companies to take down fraudsters has had some success. Described by Meta as “one of… Continue reading Meta says it’s taken down 2 million accounts linked to ‘pig butchering’ scams
Australia introduces a bill that would ban children under 16 from social media
Australia’s majority party has introduced a bill in Parliament that would ban children under 16 from social media. The legislation, which would put the onus on social platforms rather than children or parents, could fine infringing companies up to AUD$49.5 million ($32.2 million). The Labor Party’s bill would apply to (among others) Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram… Continue reading Australia introduces a bill that would ban children under 16 from social media
Amazon’s Echo Dot drops to only $23 for Black Friday
Yes, Black Friday is basically here and, though we’re not sure where this year went, all the sales are softening the blow. Amazon, sure to be the home of a lot of shopping this year, has already marked down some of its most wanted products. Included in the sales is our choice for best smart… Continue reading Amazon’s Echo Dot drops to only $23 for Black Friday
The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2024
If vacuuming is your least favorite chore, employing a robot vacuum can save you time and stress while also making sure your home stays clean. While once most robo-vacs landed on the higher end of the price spectrum, that’s not the case anymore. Sure, you could pick up a $1,000 cleaning behemoth with mopping features,… Continue reading The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2024
The NBA will air a Christmas Day game with Disney characters
If you can’t get your kids to sit through one of the five NBA games airing on Christmas Day, tune into Disney+, ESPN+ or ESPN2 for a special Disney-fied version. ESPN announced that it will air a “Dunk the Halls” broadcast of the San Antonio Spurs versus the New York Knicks featuring animated Disney characters.… Continue reading The NBA will air a Christmas Day game with Disney characters