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Halo Studios has created something special for the 25th anniversary of Halo next year. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full remake of the original Combat Evolved that launched alongside Microsoft’s first Xbox console in 2001. It has a fully rebuilt campaign with 4K visuals, new weapons and vehicles, a four-player online co-op mode, and brand-new story content.And it’s all coming to the Xbox Series X / S, PC, and — for the first time — PlayStation 5 in 2026.I’ve been playing a prerelease demo section of The Silent Cartographer mission this week to get a feel for all the changes.…
The iPhone 18 Pro model’s 5G connectivity could enable users by-pass the terrestrial infrastructure and access full 5G satellite internet on a smartphone without additional equipment. A new report from The Information claims Apple is planning on significantly building on the Emergency SOS feature already available on newer iPhone models (14 and up). “Apple plans to add support in upcoming iPhones as early as next year for 5G networks that aren’t tethered to Earth’s surface, which includes satellites,” the report says, starting with the iPhone 18 Pro due next September and then standard models in 2027. The report says a…
Two years after US-based Neato Robotics closed up shop in 2023, its robot vacuum cleaners have reached the end of the road (or rather, hallway). Users are receiving emails notifying them that their Neato robovacs will no longer have access to cloud services, meaning they can’t be controlled through the robots’ MyNeato app anymore.In an email obtained by The Verge, Neato Robotics explained the decision to users, stating, “Since Neato ceased operations in 2023, Vorwerk has continued maintaining the Neato cloud platform to honor the original five-year service promise. However, cybersecurity standards, compliance obligations, and regulations have advanced in ways…
The streaming first world isn’t the utopian world that was promised to us. If its not continued price hikes, it’s services removing content to avoid paying residuals, series being cancelled after a series even though you loved it, and the constant threat of deals with partners leaving you minus a load of channels. The latter is rearing its head once again, and this time it’s Disney and YouTube TV having a peeing contest over whether Disney’s vast content arsenal will remain part of Google’s live TV streaming service. Goliath vs Goliath. Essentially, YouTube TV subscribers are at the mercy of…
Halloween parties are fun. The preparation and cleanup? Not so much. Luckily for those looking to make life a little easier next week, Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni is available from Amazon for $499.99 ($300 off) when you clip the on-page coupon, which matches the all-time low we last saw during Amazon’s October Prime Day event. If you prefer a different retailer, can also pick up the robovac directly from Eufy for the same price when you use promo code WS24T2351 at checkout.Even with the arrival of newer models from Dyson, iRobot, and others, the X10 Pro Omni remains our favorite…
Fujifilm has announced and promptly released the next-generation X-T30 III mirrorless camera, complete with a way to make your photos look like you haven’t splashed a grand on a new camera. The third version of the popular series isn’t all that different to the previous generation, but it does at a new Film Simulation dial that enables six vintage presets to be enacted right from the shutter. Photographers can also create their own custom film simulation recipes where photographers can play with grain, white balance, tone curves and save them within the dial for quick access. We’ve seen smartphone developers…
When the Epomaker P75 launched last year, it impressed us with its build quality and laundry list of features, especially for a board that retails for less than $100. And while the mechanical keyboard has since been discontinued, it remains an excellent choice you can still pick up with either the linear or tactile switches at Amazon for $79.99 ($20 off), which nearly matches the board’s all-time low of $74.99.If you’re in the market for an affordable mechanical keyboard, the P75 is one of the best available. Along with offering a well-built aluminum chassis and sleek silver finish, the 75-percent…
Introduction Nothing’s budget-minded offshoot might not be your first thought when shopping for a fitness-focused smartwatch, but some important annual upgrades could help the CMF Watch 3 Pro stand out from more basic exercise bands and trackers. Faster GPS, better battery life, and more accurate heart rate tracking are the headline additions – all areas the outgoing Watch Pro 2 (no, I don’t know why CMF swapped the number placement around either) was pretty good at already. But fans of that watch might be miffed that some features haven’t stuck around. The price has also climbed up, putting this $99/£99…
If you’re looking for the best dump phone for kids (or, if you prefer, the best phones for kids), then you’re making a sensible decision. Because in a world where the best smartphones reign supreme, there’s something refreshingly straightforward about pared-down devices that offer just the right amount of connectivity, without the distractions and potential pitfalls of their smarter cousins. That’s why we’ve combed through the various available options to bring you a short, simple selection of the best dumb phones for kids. We’ve picked ones that are perfect for keeping your little ones (or not-so-little ones) connected, without breaking…
Outlook users have only just got over the webification of Microsoft’s email client in recent years, and already there are major changes on the horizon. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell me that the company recently reorganized its Outlook team under new leadership with a focus on rebuilding the email client for the AI era.“Instead of bolting AI onto legacy experiences, we have the chance to reimagine Outlook from the ground up,” Gaurav Sareen, corporate vice president of global experiences and platform at Microsoft, writes in an internal memo seen by Notepad.Sareen is now taking over direct leadership of the…
Snacking giant Mondelez is using generative AI to slash marketing costs and is preparing to release AI-generated TV ads next year, a senior executive told Reuters.Jon Halvorson, Mondelez’s global senior vice president of consumer experience, said the company has spent more than $40 million on an AI video tool that can halve production costs. TV ads made using the tool should be ready to air in time for the 2026 holiday season, he said, and potentially the 2027 Super Bowl.Mondelez is already using the tool to make social content for Chips Ahoy cookies and Milka chocolate, and will use it…
The Pixel Watch has always felt like one of Google’s side projects – a wearable device with a lot of potential, but always lacking in some areas. The first version got the design right but struggled with battery life. The second improved performance but still lagged behind the Apple Watch for polish. Now, with the Pixel Watch 4, Google’s finally nailed the balance. This year’s model isn’t just a minor tweak – it features a number of small updates that make it feel like a proper evolution. The new domed Actua 360 display is brighter and larger, bezels have shrunk,…