This clearance deal nets you a SpongeBob Xbox game, figurine, and other collectibles for an extremely low price

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. A few years back, THQ Nordic fully remade the game and slapped “Rehydrated” on the title. I played the remake myself and love the playful nature of it that stays true to the original. That brings the price down from $149.99 to just$29.99 at Best Buy. This is only $3 more than simply buying the base game, which is$26....

August 8, 2024 · 1 min · 207 words · Zachary Taylor

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU

1.Price, availability, and specs2.Multi core performance3.Single core performance4.The competition5.Should you buy? Nevertheless, any successor has a mountain to climb to receive the same praise as its 5000 Series precursor. Here’s what I found in my testing. AMD dropped its MSRP this year, but you’ll still need to spring for an aftermarket CPU cooler. This review was made possible by a review sample provided by AMD. The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing....

August 7, 2024 · 3 min · 442 words · Jennifer Miller

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown

It comes with caveats, and the generational multi-core improvements are barely worth mentioning. 1.Price, availability, and specs2.Multi core performance3.Single core performance4.The competition5.Should you buy? Whether that matters to you would vary depending on a few value-centric factors. There’s no free Wraith cooler, but the price drop is a great trade-off. Here’s how it performed in my testing and where it ranks against its top rivals. This review was made possible by a review sample provided by AMD....

August 7, 2024 · 3 min · 475 words · Kathryn Miles

Apple says 'there's no price Microsoft could pay' to make it ditch Google: "They offered to give us Bing for free"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Google has been wrapped up in an antitrust case for weeks. Apple says there’s no other meaningful alternative. Apple CEO Tim Cook They offered to give us Bing for free. They could give us the whole company. However, the plans fell through after it was spotted with critical search quality issues. Bing search engine...

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 174 words · Shane Harrison

Blizzard drops a new cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft: The War Within, centered around the Nerubians of Azj-Kahet

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. World of Warcraft: The War Within launches on PC on August 26. World of Warcraft is published by Blizzard Entertainment, which was acquired by Xbox at the end of 2023. Blizzard releases a new cinematic trailer for the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within. (Image credit: Blizzard) (Image credit: Blizzard) (Image credit: Blizzard)...

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Alexis Myers

Elon Musk's Grok AI spreads election misinformation despite claims of being "the world's most powerful AI" and secret access to X data for training

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. However, this isn’t the case. The tool is currently being trained using the world’s most powerful AI training cluster to enhance its capabilities. Elon Musk Ironically, the false information was widely shared across multiple social media platforms, reaching millions. As AI tools become more sophisticated and advanced, it becomes more difficult to determine what’s real....

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Robert Serrano

HP OmniBook X vs. OmniBook Ultra: Snapdragon X or Ryzen AI 300 in your AI PC?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It’s available now, and it costs less than the OmniBook Ultra. Expect to pay more for this laptop. HP EliteBook X right ports Its sibling, theEliteBook Ultra G1q, was also unveiledas an alternative for professionals. The OmniBook X with Snapdragon XSystems-on-Chip (SoC)is available for purchase now. That’s not the case for the OmniBook X and the OmniBook Ultra....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 398 words · David Norton

I'm thrilled with Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's co-op experience — here's how it goes above and beyond

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Tyranid creatures barrel down at me faster than my Bolter can clear them out. In desperation, I chuck a grenade at close range and roll away. Meet terrible dark foes with the iron fist of the Imperium. A dozen of the smaller Hormagaunts are turned into gory chunks while the larger Warrior is still charging....

August 7, 2024 · 2 min · 308 words · Johnny Bryan

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 (Gen 9) review: Great battery life and a versatile design but lacking in performance

However, this business laptop is relatively expensive and offers lower-than-average 15W CPU performance for that cost. 1.Pricing & specs2.Design & build3.Software4.Display5.Performance & thermals6.Battery life7.Keyboard & input8.Camera, mic, & audio9.Competition10.Scorecard11.Should you buy it? It’s largely thanks to the company’s ThinkPad X1 Series, a professional staple for many years. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 has magnets built into its left side for holding the optional Lenovo Slim Pen. The ThinkPad is perhaps best known for its iconic TrackPoint, a red analog stick embedded in the keyboard....

August 7, 2024 · 9 min · 1823 words · Shannon Andersen

Logitech decries subscription-based forever mouse that "is not an actual or planned product but a peek into provocative internal thinking on future possibilities"

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. There are no plans for a subscription mouse, said Logitech toThe Vergeand other outlets. The idea certainly proved provocative when shared publicly. Logitech does not have plans to make a mouse that requires a subscription for software updates, despite recent comments made by the company’s CEO. Many online have accused the Logitech CEO of “saying the quiet part out loud....

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 188 words · Christina Hodge

Microsoft is reportedly using deception as fair game to get Windows 11 users to switch to Bing

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. I attempted to replicate the scenario on my PC but failed. You might want to uncheck these boxes if this isn’t your preferred setup before installing the system. Bing search engine The user who flagged the issue is part of the Insider Beta Channel. The issue/bug may be limited to Insiders, and a fix might be coming....

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Tanner Wagner

Monster Hunter Wilds' Insect Glaive gameplay trailer reveals some huge quality of life changes

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Additionally, the Insect Glaive lets players control a small pet insect creature called a Kinsect in the battle. These extracts can then be passed onto the player to give them major power-ups. Hunter equipped with Chatacabra armor set and Insect Glaive Hunt the vicious beasts of the Forbidden Lands alone or with your friends in 4-player online co-op....

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 99 words · Alyssa Nelson

One of 2024's best rated games teases a huge free update for 2025, and you can buy-in for under $9 right now

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. I am, of course, talking about a personal favorite, Balatro. Its developer, localthunk, has made today a special day for Balatro players. Balatro is the third highest rated game of 2024. It has one of the most addictive gameplay loops you’ll ever see, and truly is a must-play. Its poker-infused roguelike deck building gameplay is absurdly addictive....

August 7, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Brian Evans