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The Blink500B2+ is the latest wireless microphone system from developer Saramonic. Designed from the ground up for 2 person content creation, the Blink500B2+ aims to offer an all-in-one solution for content creators, Journalists and vloggers. Much like the excellentBlinkB2 that we reviewed back in January, the Blink500B2+ comes with everything needed for a smooth and simple-to-use solution. 

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models will launch with a handful of improvements in terms of design, and as per the latest leak, Apple is tweaking the internal design as well to fit a bigger battery. While all iPhone 16 models are expected to house bigger batteries, the iPhone 16 Plus battery capacity will be slightly smaller than the current iPhone 15 Plus model.

WhatsApp has set a new record that should worry every user in India. The platform has recently set a new record in 'account banning' in India. In February, WhatsApp took action against over 7.6 million accounts in India, aiming to address platform abuse and comply with the IT Rules 2021. These accounts are mostly related to scams, spam messages and fake news distribution. 

There’s an art to making an ultra-long YouTube video. For one, you have to make sure it’s broken up into digestible, complete chunks so that people can take natural-feeling breaks. Second, you have to use the length to your advantage. These are all things that Quinton Hoover thinks of when he publishes a video for Quinton Reviews, a pop culture video essay channel that’s recently been devoted to recapping a series episode by episode or breaking down years of history for a show.

I was happy — excited, even — to check out Shure’s latest USB microphone. Its predecessor, the MV7, has been my default podcasting mic since it was launched toward to end of 2022. I’ve recorded more than 100 episodes of my show on the thing — not to mention using it for meetings, social engagements and even telehealth visits.

Voice actor Troy Baker has set the record straight on Grand Theft Auto 6 casting, confirming that he will not be playing the male protagonist.

Jujutsu Kaisen has beaten One Piece to the podium and has officially been named the most popular anime show currently, taking the crown from Attack on Titan which held it since 2020.

There's dramatic action in the world of Sims 4 sex speedrunning this week, as a longtime record-holder just retook the crown by a tenth of a second.

It's been a rough couple of years for the games industry, with record levels of layoffs and more and more people losing their jobs with each passing month. Xbox and PlayStation alone have laid off thousands of people between them, leading to the cancelation of promising projects, and smaller developers like Gearbox are feeling the effects of Embracer's massive spending spree in 2021.

There's an abundance of budget-minded gaming mice on the shelves, and many of them offer excellent bang for your buck value. Ruling them all, though, is the Razer Basilisk V3, a wired multi-genre pointer I gave top marks back when I reviewed it in 2021. 

There's a new world record in one of Skyrim's biggest speedrunning categories from one of the game's most prolific runners, and it breaks 17 months of dominance from a relative newcomer to the scene.

Phase 3 of Season of Discovery has officially launched, and players have discovered the source of the first Phase 3 Rune, Balefire Bolt!To see the full Balefire Bolt Rune Guide, take a look at our Balefire Bolt Rune Guide for Season of Discovery Phase 3 for more information. This Rune was discovered in record time, although Blizzard did have a hint about it in their recent Phase 3 preview video — stating that Balefire Bolt might be discovered a bit earlier than some other Runes. Balefire Bolt Rune Guide

If you are a fan of Rockstar Games, you probably know how secretive the publisher is about sharing behind-the-scenes looks at some of its most beloved games. Fortunately, one fan has unearthed a hidden audio file in Red Dead Redemption 2, revealing audio bloopers during the game's production.

One Elden Ring player has been practicing hitless runs using nothing but an electric saxophone for a controller, and it seems he's now achieved ultimate victory by achieving a perfect victory against all seven Great Rune bosses using the power of the doot.

The most important part of the plan in Content Warning is the last step: making money! Why else would you risk your life going into the Old World trying to film the scariest and most deadly monsters imaginable if you weren’t going to get rich doing it? Just like in real life, making money on SpookTube isn’t easy. You need to produce the best possible videos to start to build up your following and make a decent income. That money is crucial for investing in all the different items that can boost your production quality, thus leading to more views and more money in your pocket. There are a lot of behind-the-scenes things that can help you earn more cash, so try out these tricks and tips to create the next viral video.

I picked up a Razer Barracuda X gaming headset for the first time back in 2021, and it's had a permanent spot in my roster since then (barring a quick upgrade to the 2022 version). After spending hours tinkering with EQ settings, connections, and profiles and presets for all the best gaming headsets that get released into the wild, I love going back to the simple no-fuss approach taken by the Barracuda. It's comfortable, sounds great, holds its battery well, and can connect to a wide range of platforms - it's also at a record low price right now. 

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Apple is expected to announce iOS 18 in a few months at its developer's conference in June, alongside a handful of other updates for its entire product line. As we come closer to the unveiling of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, we are hearing details on which iPhone or iPad devices will feature support for the updates, as the company is known to drop compatibility for some older devices. According to the latest rumor, all iPhone models that support iOS 17 will also get iOS 18, but iPadOS 18 will not be compatible with some older iPads.

Tired of making meeting notes manually? Worry no more as the new age of note-taking is here with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). The technology has been immensely beneficial to workspace professionals to reduce their manual or repetitive tasks. While note-taking is a tiresome job, it helps individuals know what was discussed in the meeting or lecture in a very summarized manner. But what if I say you can just record the entire conversation and let a tool create notes for you? Yes, the Cleft Note app enables users to create notes from voice memos. Unbelievable right? Well in the age of AI and growing technology, the new hassle-free way of note-taking is here. Know more about the Cleft Note app. 

OpenAI introduces a big change by improving the accessibility of its conversational AI chatbot, ChatGPT. As part of the new announcement, users do not need to sign in from their account to access ChatGPT. This means that people who want to use the chatbot will not have to bother creating an account to use its features. However, there are benefits as well as drawbacks to this new move as several ChatGPT features would be restricted for people who are using the tool without signing in. Know more about this new move by OpenAI. 

In a confusing twist that's seen developer Arrowhead and Game Master Joel follow the will of the player base, Helldivers 2's new Major Order has put a bullseye on Malevelon Creek to free the controversial planet once and for all.

Have you ever been in a situation where you are stuck doing an urgent task and miss what important information has been shared in the meeting? Worry no more because we have found a useful meeting companion for you. MeetGeek is an AI-powered meeting app which allows users to get all the information and details shared during the meeting. This AI app offers several automation features which enable users to focus on tasks which hold greater importance. Know more about the MeetGeek app. 

Apple's iMessage platform is one of the most widely used messaging apps on the iPhone, and the company brings new features to the mix almost every year. It appears that the iMessage app on the iPhone houses a feature that has remained hidden among most users. It basically allows users to place emojis on top of each other to create a sticker that they can share with their friends and family. If you are not familiar, check out how the hidden feature works on your iPhone running iOS 17.

A future PS5 update has been revealed, in which the 'Game Help' section of the system's interface will be significantly expanded upon. The new 'Community Game Help' is exactly what it sounds like: players will be able to reference gameplay clips from other users when they're stuck on a certain in-game objectives, challenges, or Trophies.

Don't Nod, once the developer best known for the quirky adventure game Life is Strange, has seven games in development, four of which remain unannounced. With releases like Vampyr and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden under its belt (and more on the way), it's clear that the company has larger publishing ambitions, wants to become a real player in a specific economic space, and is reorganizing accordingly.

April is nearly here and spring has sprung, which means it’s time to comb through the best movies leaving streaming services at the end of this month and plan accordingly.

Photos of the initial iPhone 16 cases have surfaced online, shedding light on the anticipated vertical rear camera layout for the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Vincent Valentine actor Matthew Mercer has revealed the role was sprung on him as a last-minute surprise because Square Enix knew how much he wanted the part.

Sega Europe announced Thursday that it’s selling off Company of Heroes 3 and Age of Empires 4 developer Relic Entertainment while cutting approximately 240 jobs across several other Sega Europe studios.

Don't Nod currently has seven games in the works, four of which are unannounced, the studio behind Tell Me Why, Vampyr, and the original Life is Strange announced today.

The Chandra X-ray spacecraft, a cornerstone of modern astronomy, faces an uncertain future as NASA's budget proposal for FY25 threatens its mission. In a letter to the Chandra community, Patrick Slane, the director of the Chandra X-ray Center, outlined the grim prospects posed by the proposed budget cuts. The potential loss of Chandra, a pioneer in X-ray astronomy since its launch in 1999, would deal a devastating blow to scientists who rely on its capabilities to study black holes and other cosmic phenomena.

Skull and Bones is still relatively new to the shelves, and so far it's resisted discounts. The live service pirate adventure from Ubisoft has held its $69.99 MSRP well, surviving countless flash sales and spring discounts. That all changed when the game took its first discount just a few days ago, and now Best Buy has swooped in with a record low. 

The voice actor who plays Yuffie in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is so good at fake vomiting that during her recording sessions, the team had to tell her to "tone it down."

Nowadays, eSports is a relatively common, largely respected, career, but there was a time when video game streamers were few and far between. In those days, Ninja reigned supreme.

NVIDIA continues to push the AI envelope with its strong TensorRT-LLM suite, boosting the H200 GPUs to new heights in the latest MLPerf v4.0 results.

The Gauntlet has officially wrapped its third week! A widely requested Diablo 4 feature, these leaderboards have been requested since launch, and The Gauntlet has now settled into its weekly schedule. We're taking a look at the final rankings in Week 3 of the Gauntlet and Leaderboards — and what it shows for each class. Diablo 4 Gauntlet Build Tier List Diablo 4 Gauntlet and Leaderboards GuideEditor's Note: Due to the nature of leaderboards only recording the Top 10 in the Hall of the Ancients, some of this data was taken from a snapshot of leaderboard scores at approximately 10pm EST on Monday, March 25. The data has changed since then, however we're using this snapshot as a way to discuss and analyze overall averages for the week in as transparent a way as possible. Additionally, due to the fact that many players have elected to make their profiles private on the leaderboards, we're currently exploring the best way to present this data as accurately and faithfully as possible. We may incorporate feedback and suggestions, so let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Larian CEO Swen Vincke certainly surprised many Baldur's Gate 3 fans when he revealed at GDC 2024 that, despite the incredible commercial success and critical acclaim, there would not be a sequel or a DLC, as the studio was moving on from Dungeons & Dragons altogether.

Dark Souls can be pretty rough if you're new to the series, forcing you to slam your head against bosses that are essentially brick walls with way too many legs. If you know what you're doing, things are much easier, and you'll struggle to find anyone who knows more about Dark Souls than Twitch streamer Regole, who recently earned himself a new world record by beating not only the first game, but both of its sequels, back to back in under 90 minutes.

Earlier this week, we brought you word of a dangerous paranoia sweeping the ranks of Helldivers 2 players who, perhaps not getting enough sleep, have convinced themselves that operatives of an alien faction known as The Illuminate already walk among us. Well, if that sounds ridiculous, you'd best sit down for this next one: For the first time in recorded history, footage of so-called «flying bugs» has been captured, a rare mutation allowing Super Earth's oldest enemy to take to the skies, presenting Managed Democracy with an all-new threat — from above.

Capcom has responded to Dragon's Dogma 2 players complaining about performance issues on PC, and the game's microtransaction purchases.

There are a growing number of anime stores around the world to feed the continually growing trend of anime love, but Japan still has the most stores. And as the birthplace of anime, it probably always will. Some neighborhoods in Tokyo are almost entirely dedicated to anime and anime sales, including the famous Akihabara, as well as Ikebukuro. It is in the latter that a newly renovated anime store has re-opened, and it is huge — record-breakingly huge.

Stardew Valley players are trying to start an extremely cursed speedrunning challenge, and it involves them chugging a jar of mayonnaise as fast as possible. 

Dragon’s Dogma 2 has enjoyed a huge day-one on PC, but it has also sparked a vociferous debate about microtransactions.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is Capcom's biggest-ever single-player game launch on Steam, but players aren't taking kindly to performance issues and microtransactions. 

I was there on day one, November 19 2020 (for us UK folk). I knew immediately what that knock at the door meant - it was here. I ripped open the boxes. New PS5 console? Nah, in the bin. Extra DualSense controller? Bye. Wife and kids? They don't exist, but if they did they'd be sacked off. Then I got to the bottom of the pile and found a small blue box with all my hopes and dreams encased. It was time for Godfall. 

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for!

Are you struggling with keeping meeting notes and focusing on the conversation at the same time? You're not alone. It is very easy to miss out on a few points and important conversations in the meeting while keeping notes of the same. To keep up with the meeting notes, there's an AI note-taking tool called Fathom which has the potential to solve all your meeting troubles. The AI tool is designed to gather meeting notes and summarize them in an understandable way which can also be shared with other team members. Know more about Fathom and how it helps increase productivity.

PS5 deals have hit both the US and UK in Amazon's Spring Sale, offering up a fantastic Spider-Man 2 bundle with a price cut to boot in the former region and a record discount on the console itself across the pond. That means players on both sides of the ocean can grab Sony's latest console with some serious value attached. 

Since the breakout success of Genshin Impact a few years ago, Sony has slowly been encouraging developers to bring their hit gacha games to PS5, which has resulted in the amusing moniker GachaStation 5. But with Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves right around the corner, the platform holder may have discovered another gem, likely to explode in Asian territories.

It should be no surprise: Stardew Valley, despite being released in 2016, is still wildly popular. In fact, it’s more popular than ever. Following the Stardew Valley 1.6 update published yesterday, the farm-and-life simulator hit a peak Steam concurrent player count of 147,612 — that’s more than double the peak concurrent players at the game’s launch in 2016. Stardew Valley’s previous Steam record was just under 100,000 players after the 1.5 update launched in late 2020, according to SteamDB. Stardew Valley is the eighth most played game on Steam at the time of writing, just a few thousand players below Grand Theft Auto 5.

Following the 1.6 update, more people are playing Stardew Valley on Steam than ever before, breaking records eight years after its initial release.

Larian Studios announced a physical version of Baldur's Gate 3 was coming in Q1 2024 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Deluxe Edition of the game that not only puts 2023's Game of the Year on discs but comes with a lot of extra stuff including a physical version of the game's fantastic soundtrack. If you want a physical version of that OST but don't want to buy the Deluxe Edition of the game, a triple vinyl version is now available for pre-order.

Stardew Valley Update 1.6 is out now on PC, and it’s already breaking player records on Steam.

While most Helldivers 2 players are busy fending off the Terminids and Automatons, some believe they have seen evidence that a third faction called the Illuminate are on their way.

Steam has set yet another record for concurrent users online on its platform. Two weeks ago, it had surpassed 34 million concurrent users, and then the following week it hit 35 million. Yesterday, at 14:00 UTC, a new record was set when 36.354 million Steam users were online at the same time, as tracked by SteamDB. These continuous records clearly point to a healthy, growing platform, not just for Steam but for PC gaming as a whole.

Steam set another all-time record for concurrent players on Sunday.

For two decades, no company better embodied the promise of the stock market than Apple Inc. Its transformation from niche computer maker to the most valuable corporation on the planet made its shares a cornerstone of investment portfolios worldwide.

A Helldivers 2 streamer claims to have set the game's highest score for the in-game Stratagem Hero minigame, and who are we to disagree?

Another weekend, another Best Buy 3 day sale. But this time there's something different. I usually scroll all the way through these flash discounts hoping to find something resembling a new discount on the biggest PS5 games, only to come up with a few bucks off a Nickelodeon or DreamWorks kart racer. This weekend I'm not only seeing some of my favorite games included in Best Buy's PS5 deals, but they're also at prices well worth grabbing. 

The boss of Palworld developer Pocketpair has said the company can’t handle the massive profits the game has generated.

We’ll say this up front for those of you still exploring Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s vast world: there are no late-game story spoilers here. As seen in its pre-release debut via a new trailer late last year, the action RPG’s theme song “No Promises to Keep” is performed in-game by Aerith. Behind the scenes though, the track was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, the legendary composer behind the iconic soundtracks for much of the Final Fantasy series, including Final Fantasy VII Remake. The song’s vocals were performed by American singer Loren Allred, who brought her spellbinding singing voice to the track, augmenting the beautiful—yet tragic—world of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the epic story told within it.

Heads up, Helldivers – literally. Seemingly out of nowhere, there've been sightings of flying terminids out in the wild, which the game's director – and the Ministry of Truth – insist are "filthy lies" and "propaganda from bug sympathizers." So, uh, we can probably expect to start seeing a lot more of them soon. 

Baldur's Gate 3 fans have found a rare scene in Act 1 where the player character speaks. This is a remnant of the game from earlier on in its development, where the player character was meant to chime in with dialogue of their own during cutscenes.

How many movies did you watch last year? Either way, it’s definitely not as many as Zach Swope, the new Guinness World Record holder for ‘Most films seen in a cinema in one year.’

In the fall of 2023, a clip ripped from a video by Tom Simons and reposted on X (formerly Twitter) saw Irish YouTube entertainer Seán “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin strapped to a lie detector test. His friends were grilling him about everything, like whether or not he still enjoyed his job as a YouTuber and how much money he had in the bank. Though sensitive, none of the questions fazed McLoughlin, a video star with millions of subscribers on YouTube. To truly rattle him, his friends had to pull out the big guns — questions that, if answered honestly, would make most squirm. Has YouTube gotten worse as a platform, they probed? Yes, McLoughlin answered, still not missing a beat. And he said Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, YouTube’s biggest creator, was to blame.

Microsoft officially released today a new DirectX 12 feature that's been available for some time in preview introducing new types of GPU autonomy that attempt to eliminate CPU bottlenecks.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will reportedly get a PC port soon, which will be announced next month. This is according to Twitter user Silknigth, who recently leaked the announcement of Ghost of Tsushima's own PC port ahead of time.

The Blue Yeti X is our favorite microphone for streaming, but we’ve found alternatives, from budget and beginner options to high-end and game-ready mics. Jump to a detailed look at the best microphones for streaming, or check the list below.

Zach Galifianakis has joined the cast of Hulu's hit comedy Only Murders in the Building.

After recovering from a near-death experience during the most recent crypto winter, Bitcoin miners are back in survival mode — spending billions of dollars on equipment and drawing energy at a record pace ahead of an update in the digital currency's code that threatens revenue streams. 

In a celestial nod to human creativity and curiosity, NASA is set to launch its Europa Clipper spacecraft in October, bound for Jupiter's moon Europa. Nestled within the spacecraft is a symbolic message, marking a departure from NASA's longstanding tradition of sending inspirational dispatches into the cosmos.

Earlier this month, Kay Yu, the lead dev behind Vampire Survivors-esque roguelike phenomenon HoloCure announced a promising new co-op brawler called Holo X Break. Yu has since confirmed that Holo X Break will feature voice acting from at least nine streamers of featured vtubing organization Hololive – all sizable internet celebrities in their own right, with enough subscribers to put them at the top of the whole vtubing industry – but it seems getting them on-board put him through the most embarrassing moment of his life. 

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Helldivers 2 mechs are finally here, people. Just one day after galactic game master Joel added factory planet Tien Kwan to the war front in a surprise twist that delayed the mecha mayhem, hundreds of thousands of Helldivers have successfully liberated the joint and unlocked the new mech Stratagem for everyone. 

2024’s Taylor Swift/Super Bowl union was a match made in heaven for the NFL. So, people are already wondering if she’ll be at Super Bowl 2025 as well. Will she go on a step ahead and perform at the biggest NFL event of the year next time? Here’s all you need to know.

Power banks come in all shapes and sizes, but this beefy 200w brick by Anker can power an elaborate handheld setup without breaking a sweat. Better still, it’s currently down to a record low price at Amazon, meaning you’ll get something with more juice and a larger capacity for the same price as some lower spec options.

It’s that time of the month once more where Sony makes your wallet scream in pain with a deluge of discounts, spanning almost 3,000 games and add-on packs this time. There are an absolute wealth of standouts here, including the excellent Monster Hunter World for just £7.99/$9.99 and the Deluxe Edition of Lies of P for a new low of £44.99/$52.49.

Rumours that the recently released Persona 3 Reload would be getting The Answer (previously only playable in the Persona 3 FES iteration) began swirling last month and look increasingly likely to be correct. Now that the game has been in players' hands for a while, further evidence has emerged that there is still more SEES action to come. Warning: vague item description spoilers for Persona 3 Reload incoming!

Destiny 2 players, we've got another unintended farm for the record books, and this one's a doozy. Following today's Guardian Games update, featured Lost Sectors would auto-complete the second you'd load in, spitting out enhancement materials and even Exotics immediately after starting the activity. Sadly, Bungie was quick on the draw here: it's been patched.