Future Call of Duty releases will no longer include back-to-back launches of Modern Warfare or Black Ops games, Activision announced on Tuesday. The past four releases in the series have been Modern Warfare II (2022), Modern Warfare III (2023), Black Ops 6 (2024), and Black Ops 7 (2025), but moving forward, Activision wants to offer …
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Some of our favorite gifts will cost you less than $25
Holiday shopping on a budget can feel constricting, especially if you’ve been invited to a white elephant or need a last-minute stocking stuffer. The good news is that, with this guide, you can leave that stress behind. Whether you’re aiming for something practical or fun, we’ve found plenty of great gifts for under $25 – …
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Google extends free repairs to cover known Pixel 9 Pro and Pro Fold issues
Google announced a new “extended repair program” for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphones yesterday after it confirmed display issues with a “limited number” of devices, as spotted by 9to5Google. The company is doing the same for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, although Google didn’t specify what’s wrong with it other …
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YouTube creators can now test multiple video titles
YouTube is giving more creators a way to test how different titles perform on their videos. After rolling out the ability to test and compare video titles to a “small percentage” of creators in July, YouTube has now expanded the tool in YouTube Studio to “all creators with access to advanced features,” making it easier …
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The 30 best tool gift ideas for the handyperson in your life
As AI tools continue to rise in popularity, it’s easy to forget the satisfaction of using something that doesn’t need an update or a prompt to help you get things done. I’m talking about tools. They’re simple and rugged, and they don’t make things needlessly complicated. And now that the holidays are approaching, these tools …
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Some of Ikea’s Matter-compatible devices are now available in the US
Four of the five smart sensors announced in November can now be integrated into your smart home setup. However, if you were planning to overall your home’s lighting you’ll still have to wait, as Ikea’s new simplified Kajplats smart bulb collection hasn’t launched here yet. We also now know how the new hardware will be …
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Ford taps Renault for help building cheap EVs in Europe
Ford is teaming up with France’s Renault to design and produce affordable electric vehicles for the European market, with the goal of turning around the Blue Oval’s struggling business on the continent. The move comes as cheap Chinese-made EVs have flooded Europe, snatching away market share from long-established players. Ford will use Renault’s Ampere platform …
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The Pebble Index 01 is a smart ring with a built-in microphone
Eric Migicovsky, the founder of Pebble and the person leading its recent comeback, is very much in the business of making gadgets for himself. And he seems extremely into the one on his finger: It’s called the Pebble Index 01 (but we’ll just call it Index), and it’s a $75 ring meant to be worn …
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Alexa Plus can automatically buy stuff when the price drops
Amazon is launching Alexa Plus shopping features that make it easier to track your orders and avoid missing out on deals. The AI-powered Alexa Plus assistant — like Amazon’s Rufus chatbot — can proactively track products to tell you when they’ve dropped to a specific price, and automatically purchase them when they fall below the …
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Spotify’s music videos feature arrives in the US and Canada
Spotify is launching its beta music videos feature to Premium subscribers in the US and Canada today, over a year after it rolled out to Premium users in other regions. If you have a Spotify Premium subscription, you should now begin seeing an option to “Switch to video” on some tracks on the iOS, Android, …
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