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Amazon Luna: What we know about the new cloud gaming service

Amazon is getting into gaming. During Amazon’s big device announcement event on Thursday, the internet giant unveiled Luna, its cloud-based video game streaming service for Fire TV, phones, tablets and computers that rivals Microsoft’s xCloud and Google’s Stadia. A “Luna Plus” subscription will cost $5.99 per month as part of an invite-only early access program. …

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Windows 10 start menu: How to change it to look however you want

Are you unimpressed with the Windows 10 ($144 at Amazon) Start menu? If you have yet to embrace its colorful tiles and menus, then you’re missing out, especially if you have a Windows tablet or touchscreen laptop. (If you’ve been holding out on updating your computer, you can still learn how to download Windows 10 free here.) With a bit …

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Xbox Series X’s 1TB expandable storage costs $220

Adding 1TB of storage to your Xbox Series X or Series S will cost $220, as revealed by a Best Buy preorder page for Seagate’s Game Drive. It will be available on Nov. 10, the day Microsoft’s next-gen consoles come out. See it at Best Buy The preorder page reveals that the card will slot into the back of Microsoft’s …

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LinkedIn unveils new look and messaging features, plans to release Stories globally

LinkedIn said Thursday that it’s rolling out a new design for the business-oriented social network, introducing more messaging features and planning to offer Stories, which lets users post photos and videos that vanish in a day, globally. LinkedIn has been testing Stories in certain countries such as Brazil, Australia, France and the Netherlands. Now the company said it’s launching Stories …

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Hulu vs. Peacock: Which streaming service is best for you?

If you’re running out of stuff to watch on Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime, now is the perfect time to widen your streaming horizon. A bunch of new services have come online recently, including Apple TV Plus, Quibi and HBO Max, and the latest is called Peacock. Owned by NBC, it has tons of familiar shows and movies, including all seven seasons of both …

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How to avoid PS5 and Xbox Series X preorder FOMO

Update, Nov. 6: Read our reviews of the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PS5. PlayStation 5 preorders were a trash fire, with Sony even taking to Twitter to apologize for the mad rush that left most potential buyers empty-handed. Xbox Series X and Series S preorders were slightly better, if only because they started at the announced time — though Microsoft’s consoles sold …

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Galaxy Z Fold 2: All the ways this foldable do

8.1 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G $1,899 at Amazon Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G Like Refined look and feel Sits open at multiple angles Fixes nearly every flaw from the original Don’t Like Inner screen still fragile Fingerprint unlock errors too numerous Typing can feel cumbersome The Galaxy Z Fold …

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How to stream Xbox One games on your Android phone

Xbox has unveiled its new remote streaming feature for Android phones called Xbox remote play. It’s available in the new Xbox app (beta), Xbox said Monday, and you no longer have to be an Xbox Insider to use the feature.  “With Xbox remote play, you can connect to your console and have access to Xbox One games already downloaded to your …

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The new Logitech MX Anywhere 3 may be the best portable mouse ever

Last September Logitech unveiled the MX Master 3 ($100), the third generation of its premium home/office mouse. Now, a year later, we get the MX Anywhere 3 ($80, £65, AU$130), the third iteration of its premium “mobile” mouse — and it may just be my favorite Logitech mouse yet. The MX Anywhere 3 comes in a couple of versions. There’s …

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Microsoft Surface Duo took me on a roller coaster of emotions

Update, Sept. 22, 2021: Microsoft held its 2021 Surface event on Sept. 22, and unveiled the Surface Duo 2. The new folding phone features a faster processor, better cameras and many other upgrades compared to the Surface Duo.  Phones are like lifeboats now. iPads ($170 at Amazon) and Chromebooks are classrooms. VR is my escape pod. Every device in my house …

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