Elon Musk canceled Don Lemon’s new exclusive TV show on X before it even started, according to a statement from Lemon on Wednesday. The former CNN host says Elon Musk didn’t like his interview with Lemon, so Musk canceled their partnership just hours after the conversation concluded.
Paul Alexander, a Dallas man who’s lived in an iron lung since contracting polio at the age of six, has died at 78, according to a GoFundMe page set up by a friend. An official cause of death was not announced, but Alexander’s TikTok page noted in late February that he’d been hospitalized with covid-19.
A newly published project called “Shifting the Focus” aims to highlight the voices of people living with a pet while experiencing homelessness. The effort not only features interviews with these individuals but includes photographs of pets taken by the participants themselves.
The fifth edition of Summer Game Fest takes place this year and now we know when the main showcase will take place. The two-hour stream of trailers, hype, announcements and game updates is set for Friday, June 7 at 5PM ET. So, if you notice any typos in Engadget’s coverage of the event, it definitely won’t be because we’re watching with an end-of-week cocktail in hand.
The SGF showcase will once again stream live from the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles with a live audience. The Geoff Keighley-run event has quickly become one of the key events on the games industry’s calendar, as several notable projects, big and small, have been announced there.
With E3 now completely dead, SGF could be poised to take the expo’s place as the anchor for the various gaming events that typically take place in early June. The smart money’s on an Xbox showcase happening on the following Sunday, for instance.
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It’s officially official: On Friday, June 7 @SummerGameFest streams live from @youtubetheater in LA at 2p PT / 5p ET / 9p GMT.
A two hour showcase of what’s next in gaming.
Sign up now at https://t.co/gO9QVWF4nN for event alerts. pic.twitter.com/5UAiehTPNY
— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) March 13, 2024
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-2024-summer-game-fest-showcase-is-set-for-june-7-162854440.html?src=rss
Monitor shopping can sometimes feel like committing to a go-kart race through a minefield while wearing a blindfold. For those not used to reading esoteric monitor model numbers, the decision process on any new monitor feels like scrolling through an acronym-obsessed engineer’s personal purgatory. Spec sheets for…
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire flexes its battle budget in its latest trailer, touting round two of Warner Bros. and Legendary’s cinematic crossover event. The monster mashopens in theaters March 29.
Everyone’s favorite Chrono Trigger-esque RPG, Sea of Stars, is getting a three-player couch co-op mode. Publisher Sabotage Studios dropped a trailer for the upcoming feature, which has been dubbed Single Player+.
As you can see, there’s independent traversal for each party member, so long as everyone stays within the same general vicinity. It doesn’t look like one party member will be able to dip out to snag a power up from another map. The trailer doesn’t show combat, but the publisher promises that each player will control their avatar during battles and teased something called “co-op timed hits.” This is likely a two and three-person version of the pre-existing timed hits system, which draws from games like Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario.
The new mode is currently in development and the publisher hasn’t announced availability information, nor has it said if this will be a free update or paid DLC. It’s a safe assumption, however, that couch co-op will show up on every available platform, including the Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam.
Sabotage Studios also shared a significant milestone today. Sea of Stars has racked up an astounding five million players since launch. This was likely helped by strong reviews, incredible word of mouth and, of course, snagging best indie game at The Game Awards.
It’s official, Sea of Stars has been played by over 5 MILLION people!!!
This milestone is surely deserving of a celebratory dance, or perhaps even, a Dance of Five Million Suns? ☀️ pic.twitter.com/pkG7UUYWY3
— Sea of Stars (@seaofstarsgame) March 13, 2024
I’m one of those five million and, let me tell you, the hype is real. The Chrono Trigger vibes are heavy, with gorgeous pixelated graphics and an overworld map that seems plucked straight from the beloved 1995 JRPG. I went into this game highly skeptical, thinking I had grown out of turn-based RPGs. Sea of Stars proved me wrong. It’s just so dang charming. It also happens to be a great way to bond with children, which this couch co-op mode should further reinforce.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/sea-of-stars-is-getting-three-player-couch-co-op-but-we-dont-know-when-164350616.html?src=rss
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that would force TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban from the US. It faces an uncertain path in the Senate, and TikTok has a legal case to challenge the bill if it passes. Still, after five years of threats, this is the…
One of the best things about the Android ecosystem is the availability of truly affordable phones for as little as $150. By comparison, the cheapest iPhone is based on a dated design and starts at $429. However, picking the right one can be a bit tricky, as reducing the price of a phone can sometimes result in too many trade-offs. So to give you a hand, we tested a bunch of the most popular options and put together a list of our favorite cheap Android phones.
We tend to define a budget phone as costing between $150 and $350. Any lower and the device runs the risk of suffering from too many compromises, and above that, you cross over to pricier midrange handsets (if you’re open to spending more, we shouted out a couple of our favorites at the very end of this guide).
But for those with a little wiggle room, there are some things to consider. For example, a child may be better off with a cheaper device, especially if it’s intended mainly for emergencies or texting parents (and not social media). On the higher end of this price spectrum, sub-$350 phones have come a long way thanks to improved performance, better cameras and nicer displays. This makes them a viable alternative to premium flagships, even if you have the freedom to spend more.
When it comes to affordable devices, you get what you pay for. Most phones in this price range are made out of plastic, though the fit and finish of a specific model can vary a lot based on price. A bright screen is also important. Typically you’ll get LCD panels with a 60Hz or 90Hz refresh rate, but some phones may have OLED screens with increased color saturation. Long battery life is critical as well, so we tend to favor devices with larger power cells of around 5,000 mAh. In this price range, performance can vary a lot, so look for devices with at least 8GB of RAM and processors that can deliver stutter-free visuals. It’s also important to consider support length, as periodic operating system and security updates can extend the longevity of your device, which will save you money in the long run.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-budget-android-phone-160029327.html?src=rss
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