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Why your Apple AirPods' battery drains so fast and how to make it last longer
It's annoying when your Apple AirPods run out of juice, but the culprit might not be what you think. Here's what's going on and what you can do about it.
Save Mass Effect Graffiti Reportedly Spray-Painted Outside EA Building
An EA office building in Madrid was vandalized with the words "Save Mass Effect" just days after the company announced it had shuttered series developer BioWare. It's the latest update to an ongoing story that started when the beloved sci-fi RPG series was put on an indefinite hold earlier this month. With the studio's Mass Effect: Universe project canceled and the franchise without a future, fans have now seemingly…
Star Wars Actor Hayden Christensen Says a Man Who Burgled His House Recognized Him Then Gave His Stuff Back Mid-Robbery
Anakin Skywalker actor Hayden Christensen has revealed the strangest fan encounter he’s ever had. Speaking on stage at L.A. Comic Con, as reported by The Nerd Wire , the Star Wars veteran said that years ago, a burglar recognized him during a robbery at his home, apologized, then gave his stuff back. Christensen was upstairs when he heard the door open, and when he found the burglar, he was holding his belongings…
The Slate vs Ford Fathom debate might be settled by this one key tech feature
Slate and Ford are both building affordable electric pickups, and that means compromises. But the two automakers are taking very different paths to get there.
4 important features you should know if you use Microsoft Teams
A wealth of not-so-well-known features on Microsoft Teams make the experience easier and more stress-free than you may have previously thought.
The reason most electrical plug prongs have holes in them
If you've ever looked at the end of a plug, you've probably wondered why some have holes, and some don't - and no, it's not actually a big conspiracy theory.
5 Netflix tips we all wish we knew sooner
If there are aspects of Netflix streaming that aren't to your liking, there are several changes you can make to optimize your viewing experience.
Anthropic Blocks AI Game Clones in Claude Opus Update
Anthropic has issued an update for Claude that puts a stop to the AI-generated game clones that have filled platforms like Steam. The term 'AI slop' is something we've heard a lot in the past few years, but it became especially prevalent in the gaming community after Valve launched Steam Next Fest earlier this month. PC users quickly launched complaints that their feeds had been filled with low-effort clones not…
Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’
Apple's new CEO defended the company's current position in the AI landscape.
FromSoftware temporarily shuts down Dark Souls 2 and 3 multiplayer over 'server issue'
As reported by Eurogamer , FromSoftware has shut down multiplayer (invasions, co-op, messages) in Dark Souls 2 and 3 for an indeterminate amount of time due to an undisclosed "server issue." The company shared the news in an October 30 post on X, "The Everything App." The closure affects all platforms for each respective game, and the company said that it would provide an updated timeline for server restoration once…
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Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to move forward
An NAACP lawsuit accuses the SpaceX-owned AI company of violating the Clean Air Act.
Get in the spirit with these horrors from YouTube
Rather than recommend a single horror film or an unsettling album for our final installment of spooky season recs, I present you with a small selection of creepy, disturbing, and just plain weird videos from YouTube. There's a little something for everyone here. Whether you're a fan of surreal art house shorts, cosmic horror, or classic viral clips, you're bound to find something below that will get you in the…
Why your Apple AirPods won't connect to your iPhone and how can you fix it
When your AirPods refuse to show up on your iPhone, the cause is usually simpler than you'd think. Here's where to look first and what to try next.
Everything Coming to Apple TV in November
Apple TV is continuing its commitment to original programming this month with a slate of star-studded new shows and movies. November will kick off with the return of Owen Wilson's feel-good golf series and end with a new Chris Pratt movie. You can check out what's premiering on the service in November below, or jump ahead to the full release schedule by day for more details. New on Apple TV in November Stick Season…
Elder Scrolls Skyblivion mod faces lawsuit from former volunteer, project lead urges 'Please don't turn this into any kind of witch hunt'
The case as presented by Rebelzize seems fairly open and shut: A volunteer team being sued by a former volunteer over contributions excised from the project? There are potential material benefits to consider: Skyblivion has a level of scope and popularity that could leave participation in it as strong a resume line as shipping a commercial game. Fallout London's developers even pivoted to being their own indie…
Persona 1 Remake Footage Seemingly Leaks Online
What appears to be gameplay footage from an unannounced Persona 1 remake has leaked online. A little less than two minutes of video depicting what looks like a modern version of Sega and Atlus' original Persona game was first shared by a YouTube channel using the name P1REMAKE and was eventually picked up across social media platforms like Reddit . The YouTube account it's tied to was created in March 2010 and has…
Claude Code Game Restrictions Target Clones, But Developers Say Legitimate Projects Are Being Blocked
Anthropic has introduced new Claude Code game restrictions designed to prevent its AI coding assistant from recreating existing video games. However, the change is already generating controversy, with some developers reporting that the restrictions are also interfering with their own projects. As first reported by Game Developer, the new instruction was discovered by X user Chasm, who claims it was introduced around…
Xbox manager says AI is already being used in game development
Brandon Stirrup deleted his comments from X a day after saying that AI usage is widespread in the gaming industry.
Gears Of War Should Have Killed Off Marcus Fenix Years Ago
Gears of War is arguably the most masculine property in video games. A franchise founded on the idea of muscular, refrigerator-sized dudes tearing apart stinky underground monsters with badass chainsaws until they’re covered in bloody viscera was always destined to attract such a reputation, but this only makes the moments when it subverts our expectations all the more impactful. Instances of quiet within its…
Here’s how the new MacBook Pro and macOS 27 are optimized for touch
Apple just unveiled the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR , its first MacBook with a touch display. While Apple already added a handful of touch optimizations to macOS 27 Golden Gate earlier this year, there’s also a number of new optimizations that were unveiled alongside the new MacBook Pro. Here’s what Apple worked on. more…
The Best Deals Today: Apple Watch Ultra 4, Ocarina of Time Remake, Pikmin 4, and More
A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on Apple Watch Ultra 4, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Persona 3 Reload, Pikmin 4, The Adventures of Elliot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Star Wars Zero Company, and more. Check out our top picks for Saturday, October 31, below. Save $100 Off Apple Watch Ultra 4 Amazon has the Apple Watch Ultra 4 smartwatch on sale for $799.99 this weekend. This saves you $100 off MSRP…
Keyboards of The Verge
What is a keyboard if not the original brain-computer interface? You can tap on a touchscreen or talk to the computer, but if your work involves getting information out of your head and into the computer, you're probably spending a lot of time using a keyboard. We've written about many keyboards over the years, from the legendary Optimus Maximus to the ultra-luxe Seneca to even stranger fare . But I wanted to know…
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pumpkin Lights’ adds a fun jack-o-lantern to your Mac’s menu bar
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact . Pumpkin Lights is a nifty little menu bar app for Mac that lets you quickly toggle between light mode and dark mode with a ray-traced jack-o-lantern that drops down from the top of your screen. It’s completely free, and…