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Apple TV is over half off for six months during Black Friday
A month of Apple TV costs $12.99, which is a good value if you’re into its blend of sci-fi, sports, kids content, and a staggering number of shows and movies that start with “S.” It’s the only major streaming service that doesn’t have ads, and it’ll be the exclusive home to F1 starting in 2026. […]
I’ve tested the latest Switch 2 controllers, and this one is the best
Editor’s note: Black Friday doesn’t officially take place until Friday, November 28th; however, if you want to shop ahead of time, we’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals you can already get. If you choose to get an extra controller for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can spend a lot — and get a lot in […]
How to survive awkward encounters
Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of awkwardness. You love these people (mostly), but the scripts are fuzzy. Do we hug? Do we talk politics? What do I say when someone hits me with the third “so, how’s work?” in an hour? We tend to treat that discomfort as a “me” problem, like we’re bad at […]
ROG Xbox Ally’s new profiles optimize performance per game for more battery life
Microsoft is previewing default game profiles on its ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld. The new profiles will automatically optimize frame rates and power consumption for 40 games, including Fortnite, Gears of War: Reloaded, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Forza Horizon 5, Minecraft, and others, saving you from manually tweaking game settings. The ROG Xbox Ally will automatically […]
TikTok names veteran government affairs executive Ziad Ojakli as its head of public policy for the Americas, replacing longtime policy lead Michael Beckerman (Sara Fischer/Axios)
Sara Fischer / Axios:
TikTok names veteran government affairs executive Ziad Ojakli as its head of public policy for the Americas, replacing longtime policy lead Michael Beckerman — TikTok on Tuesday named veteran government affairs executive Ziad Ojakli as its new head of public policy for the Americas, replacing longtime policy lead Michael Beckerman.