Sony has launched theHT-A3000, its newestDolby Atmos/DTS-X soundbarin the A-Series, which currently includes the $1,000HT-A5000, $1,400HT-A7000, and $1,800HT-A9. At just $700, that makes the 3.1-channel HT-A3000 the most affordable option in the range. It’sBuy at Amazonstarting August 30. The HT-A3000 shares many features with its pricier siblings, includingAirPlay,Chromecast, and compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa smart speakers, plus the ability to connect to Sony’s Bravia XR seriessmart TVs, which can be used as an extended center channel for more immersive sound and more realistic dialogue....

Sometimes the most succinct way to comment on the big events of the day is by posting a GIF, and we collectively shared billions of them in 2018. Tenor, one of the biggest GIF search engines in the world, has revealed a rundown of the top 10 GIF moments from the last 12 months. These were the days, outside of holidays, with the highest levels of GIF share activity. We’ve got the dates in question, along with the top trending search term and a popular related GIF for each one....

If you’ve decided once and for all that you can’t stand another video pre-roll commercial, then it’s time to install an ad blocker. But which one? Don’t worry. We picked out the best ad blockers for what we believe to be thebest web browseraround, Google Chrome. Our top pick, AdBlock, does exactly what its name suggests, but it also allows you to customize which sites are allowed to show ads and which types of ads are shown....

Last week, the FBIarrestedthe alleged owner of deep Internet drug marketplace Silk Road and seized the website. While replacement sites to get drugs online have already popped up, sellers who used the Silk Road may end up in legal trouble along with their ringleader. In Washington State, federal authorities arrested the man they suspect to be “NOD,” one of the Silk Road’s most high-profile dealers. Steven Lloyd Sadler, 40, of Bellevue, Wash....

After eight years and thelaunch of a new console, some of the most common PS4 problems are still around. Many of the most devastating problems — such as the dreaded “Blue Line of Death” — only apply to early manufacturing runs of the PS4. Small issues like discs automatically ejecting may show up, regardless of how new your console is. From the biggest to the smallest, we’ll walk you through how to solve the most common PS4 problems....

Bose is always a solid choice for audio hardware. Whether it bea soundbar, a pair ofheadphones, or an amazing set ofcutting-edge ANC earbuds, Bose has got you covered. And as to the latter, we’re pleased to inform all fellow Bose diehards that one of the best pairs of ANC buds in the business is on sale this week: Right now, when you purchase the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, you’ll only pay $220....

Ultimate Ears (UE) has launched the $449UE Drops, a new set ofwireless earbudsthat are custom-made and hand-crafted to fit each person’s ears perfectly. They come in three colors — Sapphire, Rose Quartz, and Onyx — and UE has intentionally kept the exterior logo-free. At $449, the Drops are among the most expensive wireless earbuds you can buy, but for folks who have struggled to find a comfortable set of buds, the Drops might well be worth their lofty price....

It’s not a Steam Deck 2, but Valve announced that you can soon buy a new Steam Deck. The company is releasing a limited-edition whiteSteam Deck OLEDjust ahead of the holidays. Valve revealedthe new $679 handheld Monday night. Sure, it’s a bit pricey, but it only costs $30 more than the equivalent Steam Deck OLED 1TB model. Valve says it’ll have all the same specs as the top-tier 1TB version, with up to a 90Hz refresh rate, an HDR OLED display, and a 50 watt-hour battery....

TikToker Justin Danger Nunley slams fans for randomly showing up at his house TikToker Justin Danger Nunley is hitting out at fans for randomly showing up at his house after someone arrived unannounced while hosting a little league baseball party. Justin ‘Danger’ Nunley has become one of the most viral creators on TikTok over the years, amassing over seven million followers thanks to his videos where hestitches other creators and shares a random fact....

Summary True Detectiveseason 5 gets a new update from returningNight Countryshowrunner Issa López, confirming a totally new direction for the show. After first airing on HBO in 2014, the hit crime drama, which was created by Nic Pizzolatto, returned for three subsequent seasons. López took the reins for the Alaksa-set season 4, subtitledNight Country, earlier this year, and the showrunner is now confirmed to return for the renewedTrue Detectiveseason 5....

Ford took its next-generation driver-assist technology on a North American road trip that covered more than 100,000 miles. The hands-free highway driving feature, which the U.S. auto giant is calling BlueCruise (formerly Active Drive Assist), was tested in five 2021 F-150 trucks and five all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles ahead of a rollout for owners of the same vehicles later this year. The road trip, featured in the video at the top of this page, tested BlueCruise’s hands-free driving technology in real-world conditions over 62 days, through 37 states and 5 Canadian provinces....

SPOILERS for The Watchers (2024) Summary ThroughoutThe Watchers,Mina sees a small girl running around in the forest, and it’s never made completely clear who it is. The 2024 supernatural horror film is the directorial debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of M. Night Shyamalan, who popularized the genre with films likeThe Sixth Sense. Like many of her father’s movies, Ishana Night Shyamalan buildsThe Watcherstoward a plot twist ending, though many important character details contribute to the narrative along the way....

Why Ellie sings the start of ‘Future Days’ in The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 The Last of Us Season 2Episode 5 features another scene with Ellie and a guitar – but it’s incredibly brief, and there’s a secret reason she starts to sing ‘Future Days’. In last week’s episode ofThe Last of Us, Ellie found a guitar while exploring Seattle. Instinctively, she picked it up and started playing ‘Take on Me’, even singing it for Dina....