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The e-commerce giant Amazon has announced a major expansion of its AI-based assistant, Alexa+, adding several third-party integrations. The assistant can now handle real-world tasks, such as booking travel tickets or reservations, hiring services, ordering food, and managing payments, all via natural language commands. The first wave of partners includes Expedia (travel planning and bookings), Yelp (local business information), Angi (home repairs and professional services), and Square (digital payments). Why Alexa+ finally feels useful So, instead of juggling multiple apps to do all these things, users can simply ask Alexa+ to do the work for them. For instance, one can…
As we put a bow on 2025, we’ve gladly acknowledged all the good that has emerged out of the games industry and the incredibly creative folks therein. We received unexpected hits, tried-and-true juggernauts, and a follow-up to one of the most successful video game devices of all time. However, as I look ahead to 2026, I cannot help but feel wowed by the number of heavy hitting video games and all-around nerdy things that I cannot wait to experience over the next year.Here at Game Informer, we are hyperfocused on the games side, and 2026 looks incredible in that regard.…
LG has unveiled a new lineup of UltraGear evo gaming monitors that lean hard into two broader themes: higher resolutions and intense AI upscaling. The new lineup consists of three models: the 39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor, another 52-inch 5K2K 240Hz gaming monitor, and the 27-inch 5K mini-LED monitor. To begin with, the 39-inch GX9 (39GX950B) is a curved OLED monitor that offers “5K-class clarity without requiring GPU upgrades,” which is the brand’s way of saying it’s gone all-in on AI upscaling. With real-time upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, and AI Sound, the monitor not only refines visuals but also audio.…
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora launched at the end of 2023, after gracing the cover of Game Informer, but developer Massive Entertainment has been hard at work making the game even better. That includes a recent update that added New Game Plus and the long-requested third-person mode to the game, alongside a new expansion called From The Ashes, a story expansion that ties into the events of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Basically, it’s never been a better time to play Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, as evidenced by the Avatar subreddit, myriad TikToks highlighting its fun, and general online chatter. Despite all the new…
If you’re already budgeting for a kitchen upgrade, this is the kind of discount that’s actually worth stopping for. The Samsung BESPOKE 30-inch built-in electric convection double wall oven with the AI Pro Cooking camera is $3,299.99 (was $4,369.99), saving you $1,070. Big appliances aren’t impulse buys, so the “why now” matters: a four-figure markdown on a premium double oven can be the difference between settling for a basic model and getting features you’ll appreciate every day—especially if you cook often, host regularly, or just want weeknight meals to run smoother. What you’re getting You’re getting a true double-wall oven…
As a teenager, I watched my grandma fight and defeat breast cancer. For over a decade, my family smiled through every milestone, whether it was a birthday, an anniversary, or something else, happy my grandma could be a part of it. My wife and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl into this world earlier this year and my grandma hasn’t met her. She never will, because in 2023, she died due to returning cancer complications, and I wasn’t there. I was in France for a work trip, and I still so vividly remember the call I got that terrible evening. I remember…
The PlayStation 5 opens the door for you to play a huge catalog of games, with plenty more to come, but you might be surprised at just how many you can jump into right now if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber. To caveat, the PlayStation Plus games on this list are found in the middle and top tiers (Extra and Premium) of the service since they allow access to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue. Essential subscribers can, however, still snag five games this month, including LEGO Horizon Adventures, The Outlast Trials, Neon White, and more. With that covered, let’s jump…
Goooooooooood morning! It’s the day after Christmas for those who celebrate, and you’re probably either back to work or chilling at home, enjoying the gifts you received this year. Or maybe you’re still in a food-induced coma. Regardless, the holiday season is coming to a close, and the big man dressed in red is back home at the North Pole. This year, Christmas (which is always my favorite holiday of the year) was extra special – it was the first one with my almost-9-months-old daughter, and though she basically had zero idea what was going on, it still made for some…
If you’ve been trying to upgrade your TV audio without piecing together a system one box at a time, this bundle is the cleanest way to do it. The package includes the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) soundbar, the Sonos Sub Mini, and a pair of Sonos Era 100 speakers, and it’s down to $1,106.00, a $330 discount. For Sonos, that’s the kind of price cut that makes a “someday” surround setup feel a lot more reasonable, especially if you want something that looks tidy and doesn’t take over your living room. What you’re getting This bundle is basically a complete…
In any other year, I’d have spent hours of our end-of-year debates singing the praises of Monster Train 2, but unfortunately, it’s been an astounding year for roguelikes as a whole. Both my first and second favorite games of the year, Hades 2 and Blue Prince, respectively, are probably also my first and second favorite roguelikes of all time. When I have to whittle down a list of hills to die on during our discussions, Monster Train 2 is just barely below the threshold. That said, it’s still a fantastic game, and I wish more people (especially game critics) had…