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If you’ve ever watched an action scene and thought, “I can see it, but I can’t feel it,” your TV audio is the problem. A premium soundbar plus a real subwoofer fixes that instantly. The Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar + Sub 4 bundle is $1,599.00, down from $1,998.00, saving you $399 (20%) for a limited time. It’s not an impulse buy, but it is a “change the entire room” kind of upgrade. What you’re getting This bundle pairs a flagship-style Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar with the Sub 4 subwoofer. The soundbar handles clarity and spatial presentation, while the sub adds…

Highguard launched last month on January 26, after closing out The Game Awards back in December, and it’s already received some pretty hefty updates addressing player feedback for the free-to-play PvP FPS-raid game. That streak continues today with the release of Episode 2, which adds a heavily requested Ranked Mode, the game’s first new warden, a new map, and more. Episode 2 is live in the game already, and those who boot up the gamewill meet Ekon, a “legendary monster-slayer who shapeshifts into a powerful direwolf to track and hunt his prey.” Ekon, who is pictured below, has a passive ability…

The Nokia N8 is back in circulation, and not just as a collector’s trophy. More than 15 years after its 2010 debut, a fan-made custom firmware called Reborn is keeping the Symbian flagship practical in 2026, even with Nokia’s official update servers offline. That matters because the usual route to the N8’s final software era, Nokia Belle, no longer exists. Reborn steps in with a Belle-based build that sticks to the stock feel, while cutting out bloat and dead links that drag old phones down. Short version, it makes the N8 nicer to use. The biggest quality of life fix…

INTRODUCTIONThe Fallout franchise possesses one of the most unusual and fascinating histories of any gaming franchise. Starting as a side project for a programmer who tried to recruit coworkers through an office pizza party, the franchise has blossomed over its more than three decades of existence into a triple-A juggernaut and a critically acclaimed, award-winning Hollywood series. We spent hours picking the brains of those who were directly involved with the creation of Fallout, as well as those who have ushered the series into its current era. This is the oral history of Fallout.The Oral History Of Fallout GuideThe Creation of…

Sony has finally put an official date on the release of its next-gen flagship earbuds, the WF-1000XM6. After months of leaks, rumors, and speculation about the design and launch timeline, the company teased the upcoming debut in a short clip on YouTube, billing them as the “next generation of earbuds.” The teaser doesn’t reveal much beyond a brief look at the charging case, but it does confirm that the WF-1000XM6 will launch on February 12. Leaked renders had already suggested Sony is moving away from the XM5’s rounded design in favor of a sleeker, pill-shaped form factor, paired with a…

HBO and Craig Mazin, who is currently working on Season 3 of The Last of Us, are adapting Baldur’s Gate 3 for TV. According to a report from Deadline, HBO’s Baldur’s Gate 3 adaptation will be a continuation of the game, which developer Larian Studios released in 2023 to widespread acclaim, and take place immediately after the event of the game’s finale. Deadline says characters “old and new” will be dealing with the ramifications of the events of Baldur’s Gate 3 in this adaptation, which The Last of Us showrunner and co-creator Mazin will write, executive produce, and showrun. Jacqueline Lesko…

Choosing a high-speed internet plan in 2026 is no longer just about picking the fastest number on a spec sheet. With more households relying on fast connections for remote work, 4K streaming, gaming, and smart-home devices, the difference between a great plan and a frustrating one comes down to more than raw speed. Providers now offer a mix of fiber, cable, and 5G home internet, each with its own strengths, limitations, and promotional pricing. This guide breaks down what you need to know and highlights the best deals available right now. How to use this guide This guide is designed…

Honor emerged as one of the stronger performers in 2025, posting record growth, according to a new research report. Data from Omdia’s latest analysis shows the brand’s shipments grew 11% year-over-year, outperforming competitors like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo. The report notes that global smartphone shipments grew by 2% overall, with Apple leading the market, posting 7% year-over-year growth and capturing 19% market share. Samsung followed closely with similar growth and market share figures, while Xiaomi placed third with a 13% market share despite a 2% decline in shipments. Although Honor was not among the top 5 vendors, trailing slightly behind…

Guerrilla is expanding the Horizon universe with Horizon Hunters Gathering, a new co-op action game headed to PS5 and PC. It’s built around tactical hunts where a three-person team has to read the field fast, manage roles, and stay alive when machines start swarming. A small closed playtest is scheduled for the end of February through the PlayStation Beta Program, and it will run on both platforms. At launch, the game will support cross-play between PS5 and PC, plus cross-progression if you use the same PlayStation account. There’s no release date or price yet, so the February test is the…

Civilization VII Apple Arcade is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, so you can start a campaign on your phone and keep it going on a larger screen later. It’s the closest thing to true pocket Civ on Apple hardware, without ads, upsells, or a separate purchase for each device. The appeal is simple. Civ rewards short bursts and long nights, and this version finally lets you do both with the same save. But it also draws a clear line around what it can’t do yet. The portability comes with limits Your progress syncs across Apple devices, so a…