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Smart Budget Tech: 8 Consumer Reports–Approved Gadgets Under $50
technology15 hours ago

Smart Budget Tech: 8 Consumer Reports–Approved Gadgets Under $50

Consumer Reports spotlights eight affordable tech picks under $50 that earned CR Recommended status, spanning Anker and INIU portable chargers, Roku and Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K streaming devices, Tribit StormBox Mini+ portable speaker, Anker Soundcore Life Q20 headphones, JBL Tune 660NC, and the Tractive GPS Dog LTE Tracker. The lineup emphasizes value for money with caveats such as occasional USB-C pop-out on the Anker charger, no Dolby Atmos on the Roku, bass-forward tuning on the JBL headphones, and subscription needs for the pet tracker. Overall, these are solid, budget-friendly options across charging, streaming, audio, and pet tech.

via bgr.com|
#budget#consumer-reports#gadgets
Black Flag Resynced Debuts Amid Microtransaction Backlash
gaming1 day ago

Black Flag Resynced Debuts Amid Microtransaction Backlash

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launched with strong Steam demand (peaking around 99,451 concurrent players in the first 12 hours) but earned a Mixed rating after 2,778 reviews, about 62% positive; critics hammer the game’s monetization, with over $80 worth of microtransactions and DLC visible in menus and some cosmetics offering gameplay perks like shorter cooldowns, prompting debates about the link to Assassin's Creed Shadows. A bug locking cutscenes at 30 FPS is acknowledged and slated for a fix, while the launch is described as relatively stable with some positive notes on Steam Deck performance.

via TechPowerUp|
#assassins-creed#black-flag-resynced#gaming
Moana live-action remake flops as critics pan Johnson’s performance
arts-entertainmentfilms1 day ago

Moana live-action remake flops as critics pan Johnson’s performance

Dwayne Johnson’s live-action Moana remake is drawing some of the worst reviews of his career, with critics slamming a near shot-for-shot re-creation, a lackluster performance (including a controversial “fright wig”) and a sense he’s on autopilot, while box-office projections signal a weak U.S. debut despite Disney’s blockbuster history for the franchise.

via The Independent|
#arts-entertainmentfilms#disney#dwayne-johnson
Five Top Harbor Freight Finds Sold Exclusively Online
business6 days ago

Five Top Harbor Freight Finds Sold Exclusively Online

A roundup of five Harbor Freight online-exclusive tools with strong customer ratings, including the Central Hydraulics 50-Ton Dual-Speed Hydraulic Shop Press, Central Machinery 8-HP Towable Backhoe, Central Machinery Saw Mill with 301-cc Gas Engine, Vulcan 180-amp MIG Gun, and Central Machinery 2-Speed Benchtop Mill/Drill Machine. Price points range from about $79 to $2,999, and each product carries a 4.4+/5 average rating with 90–100% of customers recommending them, based on Harbor Freight reviews.

via SlashGear|
#business#ecommerce#harbor-freight
Six-Year Wait, Modest Upgrade: Google's Home Speaker Falls Short
reviews8 days ago

Six-Year Wait, Modest Upgrade: Google's Home Speaker Falls Short

After waiting six years for a Google-made smart speaker, the Home Speaker is compact, loud, and sports Gemini with Thread/Matter support, but it isn’t a meaningful upgrade over the Nest Audio. It also suffers from an integrated power cable, audio downgrades versus the Nest Audio, and Gemini features that can be gated behind a Premium subscription, leaving it as a solid option mainly for existing Google Home users rather than a must-have upgrade amid strong competition from Amazon and Apple.

via Android Authority|
#gemini#google#google-home
Why the Supergirl Backlash Might Be Overkill
entertainment10 days ago

Why the Supergirl Backlash Might Be Overkill

An entertainment writer argues the heated online backlash to the Supergirl film is disproportionate, saying the movie is a solid if not spectacular entry in the current wave of superhero cinema. While it has flaws like one-note characters, aweak villain, and a puzzling soundtrack, many audiences found it enjoyable and engaging. The piece suggests the extreme negativity could stem from superhero fatigue, heightened expectations, or gender biases more than the film’s actual quality, urging readers to temper hype with a balanced view.

via Yahoo|
#dc#entertainment#movie
Elle Woods Goes 90s Seattle: Critics Split on Legally Blonde Revival
entertainment11 days ago

Elle Woods Goes 90s Seattle: Critics Split on Legally Blonde Revival

Amazon’s Legally Blonde revival Elle is landing on Prime Video as an eight‑episode prequel set in 1995 Seattle, starring Lexi Minetree with Reese Witherspoon as an executive producer. Critics are split: some hail it as a sparkling, nostalgic “hot pink delight” with fun performances and era vibes, while others label it thin, slow, and dull compared to the original. It has drawn attention for script issues and tepid humor but also earned praise for Minetree’s charisma and faithful mood; the series has already been renewed for a second season and is positioned as easy, bingeable escapism rather than a direct film replacement.

via BBC|
#entertainment#legally-blonde#lexi-minetree
Engadget Review Roundup: Claw 8 EX AI+, A7R VI, and Smart Glasses
technology14 days ago

Engadget Review Roundup: Claw 8 EX AI+, A7R VI, and Smart Glasses

Engadget's weekly review roundup covers the latest tech, including the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ delivering top-tier gaming performance at a premium; Sony A7R VI combining ultra-high resolution with speed; Ray‑Ban Meta Optics with prescription lenses; Insta360 Luna Ultra as a strong dual-lens vlogging camera; and updates on Google’s Gemini-era Home Speaker and XGIMI MemoMind One’s AI-enabled glasses.

via Engadget|
#cameras#engadget#gaming-handhelds
Smart Budget Buys: Walmart's Best Tech Under $50
technology20 days ago

Smart Budget Buys: Walmart's Best Tech Under $50

A Walmart roundup highlights 10 gadgets under $50 that have at least 500 reviews and an average rating of 4+ stars, spanning portable fans, smart bulbs, power banks, a keyboard/mouse combo, wireless earbuds, a security camera, a wired gaming headset, a 4K streaming stick, a Nintendo Switch controller, and a compact Bluetooth speaker. Each pick emphasizes value, ease of use, and practical features, with reviewer notes on setup, battery life, durability, and performance.

via bgr.com|
#budget#gadgets#reviews
Onn 4K Pro 2026: A $60 Google TV challenger
reviews20 days ago

Onn 4K Pro 2026: A $60 Google TV challenger

Android Authority’s Joe Maring spends a month with Walmart’s Onn 4K Pro (2026) and concludes it’s a standout value at $60 that can rival the Google TV Streamer: it delivers Dolby Vision/Atmos, 32GB storage, a feature-packed remote with Find My Remote, and a USB-A port, plus solid performance on a Wi‑Fi 6 box. Still, it’s not perfect: 100Mbps Ethernet, only 3GB RAM, and only modest upgrades over the 2024 model. For many buyers the Onn 4K Pro (2026) offers better value than the $100 Google TV Streamer, though power users may still prefer Google’s box for the faster Ethernet, more RAM, and quicker updates.

via Android Authority|
#google-tv#google-tv-streamer#onn-4k-pro-2026
Celebrity Autobiography Ends Broadway Run Early Amid Sluggish Box Office
theater26 days ago

Celebrity Autobiography Ends Broadway Run Early Amid Sluggish Box Office

Celebrity Autobiography, a Broadway revue where stars read others’ memoirs, will close at the Shubert Theatre on June 21—about two months earlier than expected—after a May 16 opening. The run includes 3 previews and 40 regular performances, with weekly grosses peaking around $74,400 and attendance near 3,300 (roughly 37% of capacity) at an average ticket price of $22.56, indicating weak demand. Critics largely gave poor or no reviews, and audiences said the material felt recycled from prior stagings without fresh Broadway relevance. The producers have not announced a recoupment or future plans beyond promising to share them soon.

via Deadline|
#box-office#broadway#celebrity-autobiography
June’s Indie Selects Unveil a Diverse, Backlog-Busting Lineup
gaming1 month ago

June’s Indie Selects Unveil a Diverse, Backlog-Busting Lineup

Xbox’s weekly Indie Selects hub today highlights six June 2026 titles—Wax Heads (cozy punk life sim in a record shop), Invincible VS (3v3 fighting game tied to the Invincible IP), Directive 8020 (sci‑fi survival horror aboard a fleeing colony ship), Dungeon Clawler (deckbuilding roguelike with claw-machine capsules), Until Then (2.5D coming‑of‑age visual novel set in 2010s Philippines), and Adorable Adventures (cozy exploration starring a baby boar named Boris)—showcasing a stacked, diverse lineup spanning narrative, strategy, horror, and action, curated weekly on the Xbox Store/IndieSelects.

via XBOX Wire|
#gaming#indie-games#indieselects