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Phoenix Point: Behemoth Edition – point and shoot (pic: Snapshot Games)The original creator of XCOM brings his spiritual sequel, and two years of refinement and bug fixing, to consoles. When Firaxis’ reboot of XCOM was released in 2012, we hoped that it would begin a new era of popularity for strategy games on consoles. It was initially disappointing when it only seemed to be a major success on PC but looking back its influence was more than was obvious at the time. It may not have been a breakout hit itself, but it was part of a surge of other,…
When the Mac mini launched in 2005 as the first BYODKM Mac (bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse), it had the potential to be one of the most popular Macs ever made. Nearly two decades later, it hasn’t really lived up to its hype, as specs, prices, and performance never quite reached the heights we expected. But with rumors mounting that Apple is preparing a refresh to the high-end Mac mini that could blow our minds and finally deliver the tiny Mac of our dreams. M1X Mac mini: The latest rumors October 4: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the new…
Review InformationTime played: 10 hoursPlatform: PS5After burning through countless flashlight batteries, hearing one too many metaphors, and inevitably failing to find every Thermos flask full of coffee scattered throughout the world, Alan Wake Remastered serves as a fitting reminder of just how brilliant Remedy Entertainment’s psychological thriller was all those years ago.Released exclusively for the Xbox 360 in 2010 and later ported to PC, Alan Wake is the type of game that seemingly only the storytelling aficionados at the Finnish studio Remedy could make. From Max Payne to Quantum Break and more recently Control, developer Remedy tends to focus on…
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. For audiophiles who are looking for affordable but reliable wireless headphones, you don’t have to wait for this year’s Black Friday deals as you can already take advantage of early Amazon Black Friday deals. Amazon’s headphone deals include Beats headphone deals, such as this $180 discount for the Beats Studio 3 that slashes their price to $170, which is less than half their original price of $350. It’s too early to be part of Black Friday headphone deals, but Amazon’s discount is drawing attention to the…
You like the idea of cooking, but can’t stand the prep and cleanup. You can’t go to the grocery store (thanks, COVID-19!), but still want to eat inventive meals. You’re learning to cook, but don’t want to buy a $9 jar of berbere for just one recipe. You have zero time to shop, prep, or make meals (we see you, healthcare workers), but you still want nutritious options. Meal delivery services are the answer to these dilemmas, and many others.What Is a Meal Delivery Service?Meal delivery (also referred to as meal-kit delivery) is a type of subscription service in which…
With Microsoft about to shut off some versions of Outlook from access to Microsoft 365 and Outlook 365 services — that happens Nov. 1 — it’s important to remember this isn’t the only change coming for Outlook. A second change scheduled for next year may have a bigger impact on how you connect your email client — and may affect other email apps, too.Because it could affect many users and businesses, Microsoft is giving everyone fair warning — a year in advance. On Oct. 1, 2022, Microsoft will be disabling basic authentication for its online mail services. This isn’t the…
This is now your last chance to secure a Nintendo Switch OLED pre-orders ahead of the console’s release on Friday. Demand for the upcoming version of Nintendo’s popular hybrid has been extremely high – so high that it’s still unavailable in the US. For those in the UK, though, you can still find it in stock at a number of retailers. As soon as a pre-order is available at any other stores, though, we’ll be sure to also add it below.Once the Nintendo Switch OLED pre-order period has been and gone, we’ll continue to keep an eye out for restocks…
Noctua is best known for creating quiet cooling fans for CPUs. Now the Austrian company is bringing its signature fan technology to an Asus-made Nvidia graphics card.Meet the Asus GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition, the first GPU to use Noctua fans—specifically, two NF-A12x25 fans. It also comes with a customized heatsink Noctua co-engineered with Asus. “Customers have been asking us to create GPU cooling solutions for quite some time, so we’re excited and honored to team up with Asus in order to make this happen,” Noctua CEO Roland Mossig said in the announcement. Noctua’s take on GPU cooling swaps out the typical…
With so many people still working from home, cybercriminals are trying to cash in. Cyberattacks have increased 300% and the risk of losing important data or being compromised is much greater at home. Five recommendations for securing your home office: 1. Use a VPN Whether you’re connecting to company resources or a Zoom call, use a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs encrypt all of your online traffic to prevent hackers from capturing data in transit. Be sure to use a well-known VPN – they are widely available in software marketplaces or directly from vendors. 2. Be wary of phishing attempts…
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. If you’re building or upgrading a desktop PC right now, you’ve probably noticed that the ongoing chip shortage has left the GPU market pretty dry. That said, there are still some offers floating around if you’ve got a keen eye and good timing, and we can hopefully help make that search a bit less frustrating. Below, we’ve smoked out all the best GPU deals are out there right now, along with a short buying guide to help you make the right choice. However, if you’re keeping…