John Routledge - Technoshia

27 Aug

Labor Day sales include up to 20 percent off Sonos speakers

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Sonos has a number of Labor Day sales on speakers and bundles right now that discount gear by up to 20 percent. The most notable deal is for the Era 100 smart speaker, which has been discounted to $200, down from $250. The Era 100 made our list of the best smart speakers, and for good reason. This is a…

27 Aug

Instagram lets you add texts on photos and layer images for grid posts

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Instagram has introduced new text tools meant to help you design a grid that's more reflective of your personality. To start with, you can now layer your photos and add text to them, as stickers, to achieve the look you want. You can start the whole process by selecting an image and then tapping the text button to write a…

27 Aug

Sony hikes the PlayStation 5 price in Japan by 19 percent

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Due to a “challenging external environment,” Sony will increase the PS5’s price in Japan by 19 percent. The new price of the standard PS5 model will be ¥79,980 (about $554) and will come into effect by September 2, 2024. Prices for the console in other countries are not affected.It’s important to note that Sony raised PS5 prices around the world…

27 Aug

Neva will break your heart on October 15

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We called Neva a "grand achievement in emotional game design" in our June preview, and the latest trailer makes that clearer than ever. And now, thanks to the latest Nintendo Direct stream, we know it'll arrive on October 15th on the Switch, alongside the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. Developed by Nomada Studio, the creators of the…

27 Aug

You can now customize PlayStation DualSense Edge controllers on PC

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PC gamers who use Sony’s PlayStation DualSense Edge controllers can now customize them using an updated PlayStation Accessories app. This app used to be called “Firmware updater for DualSense wireless controller” (a really long name).Users can still use the app to update the controller’s firmware, which is necessary to ensure flawless operation. But the app also now lets DualSense Edge…

27 Aug

Sony’s new budget-friendly earbuds have ambient sound mode, but only cost $60

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Sony refreshed its affordable earbud offering in 2021 when it debuted the $100 WF-C500. While that model delivered a refreshed design with 10 hours of battery life, support for 360 Reality Audio and more, budget-friendly sets have dropped well below the initial price of the C500. Now Sony is back with an even cheaper option, the WF-C510, that will be…

27 Aug

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer introduces Keanu Reeves’ broody Shadow

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The first Sonic the Hedgehog movie was surprisingly great (certainly more so than the outright terrible Borderlands or the all too safe Super Mario Bros.), thanks to a genuinely funny script and Jim Carrey going wild as Dr. Robotnik. After introducing Idris Elba's Knuckles in the second film (andhis own Paramount+ TV series), now we're getting Sonic's broody counterpart Shadow…

27 Aug

Sony’s new budget-friendly earbuds have ambient sound mode, but only cost $60

John RoutledgeLatest News

Sony refreshed its affordable earbud offering in 2021 when it debuted the $100 WF-C500. While that model delivered a refreshed design with 10 hours of battery life, support for 360 Reality Audio and more, budget-friendly sets have dropped well below the initial price of the C500. Now Sony is back with an even cheaper option, the WF-C510, that will be…

27 Aug

Telegram CEO charges include distributing CSAM and money laundering

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French authorities have now shared the why behind the August 24 arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov. His arrest came in response to a series of charges, including complicity in "distributing, offering or making available pornographic images of minors, in an organized group." The charges stem from a judicial investigation opened on July 8 against an unnamed individual.The…

27 Aug

The best online games and puzzles you can play daily in 2024

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It's hard to believe that it was only in late 2021 that Wordle blew up. The social aspect of sharing results and stickiness of the one-round-per-day format proved to be a winning formula. So it's little surprise that many other daily games have found success by going down this route. Some are as fun or even more enjoyable than Wordle.…