Xbox continues its push beyond consoles with new ad campaign

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Microsoft has been trying to expand Xbox to multiple devices for more than five years now, and now it’s launching a marketing campaign to make it very clear that it thinks every screen is an Xbox now. A new “This is an Xbox” campaign is launching today to position the Xbox brand as a way to play games across multiple devices, instead of just an Xbox console.

“This Is an Xbox invites people to play with Xbox across multiple devices and screens,” explains...

Pro-Harris TikTok felt safe in an algorithmic bubble — until election day

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In the weeks leading up to the US presidential election, Kacey Smith was feeling hopeful. Smith, who supported Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, says she knew it would be a close race between the Democratic nominee and Republican Donald Trump. But as she scrolled TikTok, she believed Harris would be victorious.

But Election Day approached, and she started to sense red flags in that positivity. She recalls TikTok serving her...

After It Was Revealed That Paul Mescal And Pedro Pascal’s Kiss Was Cut From The Final Edit Of “Gladiator II,” Denzel Washington Said That His Same-Sex Kiss Was Also Removed

A kiss between Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal also didn't make the final cut.

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1 million migrants in the U.S. rely on these safeguards. Trump could target them on day one

People from 17 countries, including Haiti and Afghanistan, are currently under Temporary Protected Status.

Maribel Hidalgo fled her native Venezuela a year ago with a 1-year-old son, trudging for days through Panama’s Darien Gap, then riding the rails across Mexico to the United States.

They were living in the U.S. when the Biden administration announced Venezuelans would be offered Temporary Protected Status, which allows people already in the United States to stay and work legally if...

Victor Wembanyama goes off, becomes youngest NBA center to score 50 points

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Wemby is not human, but we already knew that.

Victor Wembanyama has been every bit the phenom he was billed to be since being drafted with the No. 1 pick in 2023, but until last night he’d been missing that signature game, the all-encapsulating display of his dominance.

Against the Wizards on Wednesday he did that and more, becoming the youngest center in NBA history to score 50 points in an absolutely stunning display of his three-level scoring,...

Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton snatch early lead at DP World Tour Championship in Dubai

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European Ryder Cup teammates Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton hold a share of the lead through 18 holes in Dubai.

Two familiar names sit atop the DP World Tour leaderboard after day one.

Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton posted 5-under 67s, combining to make 13 birdies to soar into the lead.

But perhaps more importantly, McIlroy, who holds a sizeable advantage in the Race to Dubai...

Deion Sanders says he’ll step in to stop the wrong NFL team drafting Shedeur Sanders

Deion is ready to pull an Eli Manning to make sure Shedeur lands in the right spot.

History has a funny way of repeating itself, and that could come back to bite one NFL team in dire need of a quarterback. This week Deion Sanders appeared on the FS1 show Speak and said that he will step in to stop his son Shedeur being drafted by the wrong team.

.@DeionSanders says he will step in if the wrong team drafts Shedeur. pic.twitter.com/WK67vSyouY

— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) November 12,...

11 Best Lego Gifts for Brick Builders (2024)

Your kids are only kids for so long, but love and Lego sets last forever. Here are our top 10 picks for the Lego lover in your life.

YouTube is getting in on the digital gifting game

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YouTube is taking a page out of the TikTok playbook by adding “jewels” you buy to exchange for gifts for your favorite creators during livestreams. The feature, announced in September’s Made on YouTube event, is rolling out in the US over the next few weeks for eligible creators in the YouTube Partner Program.

The feature is reminiscent of TikTok’s livestream gifting, which essentially works the same way, except you buy “coins.” On...

The Verge’s 2024 holiday gift guide for tinkerers

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Whether you’re assembling a PC, planning an epic Etsy crafts store, or just fixing a squeaky old chair, we found some handy tools that anyone can appreciate.

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How Trump’s second term could be bad for EVs — but great for Tesla

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What Elon Musk really wants from a Trump presidency. 

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Why are cassette and CD players so bulky now?

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Cassette tape sales are at a 20-year high, the vinyl market is on a 17-year growth streak, and CDs have caught the attention of Gen Z. After a resurgence of retro physical media, tech companies have now jumped in to provide new hardware to play these formats.

Companies like We Are Rewind, Fiio, and others offer updated designs for new cassette and CD players, with some additional functionality like USB-C charging and Bluetooth.

But after a quick glance at...

The Onion just bought Infowars

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The satirical news outlet The Onion has acquired Infowars, the conspiracy theory-riddled site run by Alex Jones, in a bankruptcy auction. In a press release posted to X Thursday, The Onion announced that it plans to “end Infowars’ relentless barrage of disinformation for the sake of selling supplements and replace it with The Onion’s relentless barrage of humor for good” when it relaunches in January 2025.

The Onion...

Meta hit with $840 million fine for linking Facebook and Marketplace

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Almost two years after EU regulators first accused Meta of “abusive practices” that gave the tech giant unfair market advantages, the European Commission has fined Meta €797.7 million (around $840 million). The combination of forcing Facebook users to be exposed to Marketplace and imposing restrictions against third-party classified ads providers on the platform are the two main reasons cited for the fine.

In a statement, the EU’s...

Not even Spotify is safe from AI slop

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How fake music targets real artists.

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Google Gemini is now available for the iPhone

Google's Gemini artificial intelligence assistant is now available as a standalone iPhone app.

The app became widely available on Wednesday after being spotted in some regions a few days ago.

SEE ALSO: Google's Gemini Live may let you talk to it about your uploaded files

This is not to be confused with using Gemini in Google's Google app on iOS, although the experience is quite similar. The standalone Gemini app skips all the additional parts...

Martha on a Mantle: Where to find the best deals

Where to find the best deals on Martha on The Mantel Best for doll Martha on The Mantel Christmas Green Plush Figurine ...

Jimmy Kimmel pranking his aunt with a driverless car is a fun watch

Jimmy Kimmel pranked his Aunt Chippy with a lift in a driverless car on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Get $50 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus before Black Friday

SAVE OVER $50: As of Nov. 14, the 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus is on sale for $169.72, down 23% from its list price of $219.99.

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How Sharon Horgan found a way to make the unexpected 'Bad Sisters' second season

The first season of 'Bad Sisters' was a complete story based off the Belgian limited-series, 'Clan'. After it's smash success, Sharon Horgan had a vision for how it could continue. The star-studded cast tells us how her vision came to fruition.