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As I write this, I’m listening to music with the 2020 AirPods Max. Yes, I’m a bit of an Apple fanboy and would currently recommend 6+ pairs of headphones over the AirPods Max. But for me, the AirPods Max still have outstanding sound quality, better active noise cancellation, and work better with the devices I use most. They also lack a few features compared to the second-generation AirPods Pro released in 2022. That doesn’t bother me considering they’ve been around for almost four years, but the idea of spending the $550 Apple is asking for a refreshed version of these…
Marvel Comics has released a never-before-seen preview of their annual horror anthology one-shot, Crypt of Shadows #1, which this year is hosted by Agatha Harkness and will bring readers stories and adventures to scare them all through the Halloween season, and today, fans can check out all three covers and learn more about the featured stories and creators.Check out our 2023 and 2022 one-shots to see what’s in store.Here’s what you can expect from this year’s edition:Prepare to be enthralled as Agatha Harkness guides you through the dangers and mysteries that await. But be careful, this witch always has a…
If you grew up in the 1980s, you remember the Carmen Sandiego games, which turned boring geography lessons into fun, criminal-catching adventures. Netflix, Gameloft and HarperCollins Productions are reviving the Carmen Sandiego series with an all-new game that lets you play as the famous fedora-wearing felon.Netflix Games announced today that Carmen Sandiego will be released on the Netflix mobile streaming app for iOS and Android in Q1 2025. The game will also be released at a later date for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and PC on Steam. Carmen Sandiego will be free to play for Netflix subscribers with…
Every year, the calculation of which iPhone to buy becomes more and more tedious. Do you go for a standard iPhone? Splurge on the latest and greatest Pro model that might take you two years to pay off in full? Or should you buy a slightly older used or refurbished model to get the best deal possible? And of course, the safest bet is always to save money and hang on to your current phone for as long as possible.After a day of sitting through Apple’s announcements, one thing was clear: At $799, the no-frills iPhone 16 is a bargain,…
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Mursi published an op-ed in June calling for social media to carry health warning labels similar to those that appear on cigarettes and other tobacco products, and 42 attorneys general have now written an open letter to Congress in support of Mursi’s plan.”This universal problem requires a federal response, and while the Surgeon General’s warning about social media platforms falls short of addressing the full extent of the problem, it would be an important step toward reducing the risk of harm to young people,” the groups’ letter read. “Not only would the warning highlight the unique…
Marvel Comics has announced “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,” a new five-issue series set to debut December 11 from writer Christos Gage with art by Eric Gapstur, showcasing a young Peter Parker, his supporting cast, and some of Spider-Man’s most legendary villains. The series serves as a prequel to the upcoming Disney+ series.”I’ve had the privilege of writing many of Spider-Man’s adventures for both the comics and the Insomniac video games, but I never got the chance to tell his earlier exploits,” said Gage. “What’s exciting about this book is that it depicts those formative years in a whole new light.…
Meta’s oversight committee reviewed the original Threads case and overturned the company’s original decision and first appeal. Regarding a post about outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio that used a phrase that translates to “go die” in English, the committee determined that the phrase was used figuratively, and not as a literal threat or call for violence.The incident was triggered by a news article about Kishida and a thread post showing him reacting to his party’s (that) “illegal fundraising.” The caption criticized the prime minister and accused him of tax evasion. In users’ replies, they asked for an explanation from…
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet is less than half price, priced at just $55. That’s a pretty impressive deal, considering the original MSRP is a whopping $130. In fact, it’s only $5 cheaper than the Amazon Prime Day price.This is a decent tablet even for its original money, boasting a six-core processor, 13 hours of battery life on a single charge, 2GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a microSD slot for up to 1TB of additional storage.AmazonIt’s pretty thin and light, making it a great option for a tablet to carry around the house. Just keep it on your…
Skybound has revealed that writer Joshua Williamson will be signing copies of GI Joe #1 ahead of the screening of GI Joe: The Moving on November 13. The special collaboration will take place at AMC CityWalk in Los Angeles. GI Joe #1 will hit comic shops on November 13.”GI Joe #1 is the biggest new comic book launch of the year, and we’re thrilled to celebrate its release with Skybound Insiders’ first-ever ‘Joe’ fan event,” said Aroon Singh, VP of Brand Editorial, Skybound Entertainment. “The team at Skybound and Hasbro have plenty of surprises in store for all fans who…
Image Comics has announced that J.H. Williams III’s Dracula: A Storybook Portfolio will be available in stores on October 9th (October 22nd in bookstores). The storybook contains 150 pages of retellings of Dracula tales, complete with full illustrations and accompanying story sections.”I talk about my inspiration for this project in the book’s foreword, so suffice it to say I’m very happy to be publishing it,” said Williams III. “I’ve never seen a book like this in modern times. I tried to create something different to what some people might expect. I tried to combine illustrations from my portfolio with short…