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A live-action Samurai Champloo is in the works
Technology

A live-action Samurai Champloo is in the works

Though the live-action Cowboy Bebop was a big disappointment, Shinichirō Watanabe is ready to give it another go with one of his other iconic pieces of IP. Vari...

Listen to the Live Nation CEO’s alleged threats to a concert venue
Technology

Listen to the Live Nation CEO’s alleged threats to a concert venue

Was it a threat or a reality check? That's a key question in the government's anti-monopoly case against Live Nation, which is currently in limbo after the Just...

Ford is giving its commercial fleet business an AI makeover
Technology

Ford is giving its commercial fleet business an AI makeover

Ford announced a new AI-powered service for its commercial fleet and telematics software customers called Ford Pro AI. The generative AI system analyzes data ge...

Nosh Robotics’ $1,500 robot chef doesn’t need any help with dinner
Technology

Nosh Robotics’ $1,500 robot chef doesn’t need any help with dinner

Anyone who finds themselves wishing they could spend less time on meal prep might have a solution in the form of the recently-launched Nosh One from Nosh Roboti...

I’ve tested the latest Switch 2 controllers, and this one is the best
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I’ve tested the latest Switch 2 controllers, and this one is the best

If you choose to get an extra controller for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can spend a lot — and get a lot in return. Buying Nintendo’s own $89 Switch 2 Pro Contr...

Razer’s BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset is $90, which is a new low price
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Razer’s BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset is $90, which is a new low price

If you’re looking for a reliable wireless gaming headset under $100, the Xbox version of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is worth a look. Right now, it’s down to a...

Pokopia Pokédex review: a classic, reimagined
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Pokopia Pokédex review: a classic, reimagined

Thirty years ago, Nintendo struck gold with the release of the original Pokémon games. Soon, kids across the world were introduced to dozens of magical creature...

States’ trial against Live Nation could move forward as soon as next week
Technology

States’ trial against Live Nation could move forward as soon as next week

The Live Nation trial is not over yet. Several states look to be headed to trial on their own as soon as Monday unless they hash out a settlement in the next fe...

Judge blocks Perplexity’s AI agents from shopping on Amazon
Technology

Judge blocks Perplexity’s AI agents from shopping on Amazon

A federal judge has issued an order blocking Perplexity's web browser-based AI agents from placing Amazon orders on a user's behalf, as reported earlier by Bloo...

Slay the Spire II is even better with a friend
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Slay the Spire II is even better with a friend

Slay the Spire II launched in early access last week, and it's already an excellent sequel to one of the best roguelikes of all time. In many ways, it's very si...

Satechi’s new folding dock adds USB, audio, and video ports to the iPad
Technology

Satechi’s new folding dock adds USB, audio, and video ports to the iPad

Satechi has announced a redesigned version of the iPad Pro stand with USB-C hub functionality it launched nearly five years ago that's smaller and easier to tra...

Grammarly will keep using authors’ identities without permission unless they opt-out
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Grammarly will keep using authors’ identities without permission unless they opt-out

Last week, my colleagues discovered that Superhuman's Grammarly had turned me into an AI editor, using my real name, without ever asking my permission. They did...

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