The longer you wait to get a new console, the better value you get. Sure, the Xbox Series X and S hardware haven’t gotten any cheaper, but thequantity and quality of gamesmake that initial pricetag far more palatable than it was in 2020. While the PS5 andSwitch 2also have their own subscription services that give you access to a library of games, none come close to the value ofGame Pass. All that said, even this many years after launch it can still be hard to tell the difference between the Series X and S, or if either one is right for you....

Facebook will soon protect images with the same technology the company already uses to automatically police protected music and videos. On Monday, September 21, Facebook launchedRights Manager for Imagesto limited Pages, a tool that allows photographers to upload their images to a database for Facebook’s bots to search for and remove protected content. The tool works for both Facebook and Instagram and goes beyond existing reporting tools by actively looking for infringements....

One of the new challenges as part ofFortniteseason 6, week 7, sends you on a quest to hunt raptors. While the act of defeating a raptor isn’t too terribly challenging, finding them can be tricky. You might stumble across a raptor by playing naturally, while other players might struggle to even come across one. Luckily, we’ve got all the details on how to track down and eliminate raptors to complete this challenge....

A complete surround sound system is hard to beat, but the reality is that not all of us apartment dwellers and homeowners have the time, energy, and funds to put into wiring a full 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos configuration. Fortunately, soundbars like the Sonos Arc are able to deliver the kind of full-scale sound you’d expect from a bigger speaker setup, and you can say goodbye to all that pesky speaker wire, too!...

Google CEO Sundar PichaiImage used with permission by copyright holder Google tracks many of your online purchases, even if they are bought from a non-Google affiliated store like Amazon, according to a report fromCNBCthis week — a troubling example of the way that Google collects data from the services you use without you being aware of it. The “Purchases” page on Google keeps track of many of the purchases that you have made, using digital receipts sent to your Gmail inbox....

GTA 6 boss explains “complex” development as 2025 release confirmed Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has explained why GTA 6 has taken so long to make, noting some “complex” challenges after reaffirming its slated 2025 release. Grand Theft Auto 6has been in the works for years, but Rockstar Games only officially confirmed it at the end of 2023. They dropped the first trailer for the highly-anticipated title back then and have been silent since....

A new set of features is set to debut as part of the June Google Pixel Feature Drop. These include fresh productivity tools and enhancements. Of the latest tools, four will undoubtedly be the most popular. If you have aPixel 8orPixel 8a, you will soon be able to use Gemini Nano on your phone. Gemini Nano, Google’s most efficient AI model for on-device tasks, was previously only available on thePixel 8 Pro....

The Sisterhood stages their takeover in the epic trailer forDune: Prophecy, HBO’s upcoming sci-fi prequel series toDune. Set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides’ rise to power,Dune: Prophecystars Emily Watson as Valya Harkonnen, the leader of the Sisterhood. Olivia Williams plays Tula Harkonnen, Valya’s sister. Together, the Harkonnen sisters fight to save the future of humankind and establish the powerful sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. “Now is the time to secure the throne and protect the Imperium,” Valya says in the trailer....

Battlefield 2042features several ways for players to heal themselves and each other. Out of 10 playable specialists, two come with the power to revive fallen allies. However, players have access to other healing items to coordinate within a cooperative squad. Getting shot deals plenty of damage, so recovering as quickly as possible should be the priority. Here is everything you need to know about how to heal inBattlefield 2042, along with some helpful tips and tricks to reviving fallen teammates....

Hyundai is developing an airbag that can respond effectively in an accident where more than one collision occurs. It’s said to be the first of its kind. Many auto accidents involve not one but two or more impacts, when a suddenly chaotic traffic situation leads to numerous vehicles piling into each other. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that 30 percent of accidents involve a secondary impact, a figure that highlights the importance of an effective airbag system like the one Hyundai has unveiled this week....

Influencers rally to support Sketch following leaks: Banks, Ludwig, more chime in Multiple content creators have spoken out in support of Sketch after viral leaks of the Twitch streamer. One of the most popular streamerson Twitch and a rising star across social media, Sketch went live on July 8to address leaked videos and photos. He admitted that it was him in the circulating leaks, apologized to fans who had seen the content, and explained the photos and videos had been taken years ago during a “dark time” while battling “addiction problems”....

Invincible VS devs love Marvel Tokon & 2XKO, but they’re carving their own path Invincible VS is joining the fray of forthcoming tag fighting games, alongside Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls and Riot’s 2XKO. We spoke with the devs at Evo 2025, who told us how they fit into this upcoming explosion in the genre and what’s next for the game. Quarter Up, the development team behindInvincible VS, is made up of Killer Instinct alumni and hardcore fighting game fans....

Android phones will often contain apps that you aren’t able to uninstall. All of the OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) stick their own apps on your phone before it ever reaches you, and the carriers follow suit with their own bundle of bloatware. Occasionally these apps serve a useful purpose, but all too often they are useless to you. Sadly, even if you aren’t using them, many of these apps may still run in the background, eating up system resources and/or spamming you with notifications....