Bose has revealed the newest version of its flagshipnoise-canceling wireless earbuds, theQuietComfort Earbuds II. They’re significantly smaller than their predecessors and feature a new algorithm that constantly adjusts to your individual hearing profile, as well as your surroundings. Bose says they provide the best ANC performance of any headphone, whether in earbud or headset formats. The QuietComfort Earbuds II are a bit more expensive than the first version — $299 versus $279 — and almost $50 more than Apple’ssecond-gen AirPods Prowireless earbuds, which were announced on the same day and offer very similar features....

Summary Chainsaw Manis filled with anything one could hope for in an anime series: action, drama, friendship, romance, and humor. The character designs in the acclaimed series are also top-notch, with many who are part human and can also transform intoterrifying beings called Devils. One such individual isReze, whose alter-ego Devil form is known as the Bomb Devil. SuccuwitchCosplayhas chosen to depict Reze’s Bomb Devil form in this iconic cosplay shot by Kara Mel....

Summary Danny Messer (Carmine Giovinazzo) is a major character inCSI: NYand sharp-eyed viewers may recognize Giovinazzo from previous roles.CSI: NYisone of five TV shows in theCSIfranchise, all following the different Crime Scene Investigation units of major US city police departments. InCSI: NY, the crime scene forensics unit and the police department of the NYPD were the focus of nine seasons, from 2004 to 2013.CSI: NYhas a stronger focus on the characters than other series in the franchise and the cast is one of the more deeply constructed in the universe....

D&D’s fantastic fey adventure is on sale for 44% off Fall in love with the Feywild with this enchanting adventure for D&D 5e, starting at the circus and journeying into wonderous realms. The Wild Beyond the Witchlight is one ofD&D 5e’smost memorable adventures. Far from the dungeon-delving and darkness of early releases like Hoard of the Dragon Queen, The Wild Beyond the Witchlight is a mostly lighthearted adventure that foregrounds roleplaying and creative thinking....

Daily Worldle answers & hints for today’s country of the day (August 28) Worldle isanother of the many games like Wordleon the internet, but instead of deciphering words, it tasks those adept at geography (or anyone looking to improve their skills) with naming countries solely based on their shape and location. Each day, you’re given 24 hours to determine what country is being shown, with each incorrect answer displaying a distance that resembles how far your guess is from the actual country, acting as an extra hint....

A year-old startup out of China is taking the AI industry by storm after releasing a chatbot which rivals the performance ofChatGPTwhile using a fraction of the power, cooling, and training expense of what OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic’s systems demand. Here’s everything you need to know about Deepseek’s V3 and R1 models and why the company could fundamentally upend America’s AI ambitions. What is DeepSeek? DeepSeek (technically, “Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co....

CESis more than just a neon-drenched show-and-tell session for the world’s biggest tech manufacturers. More and more, it’s also a place where companies showcase innovations that could truly make the world a better place — and at CES 2023, this type of tech was on full display. We saw everything fromaccessibility-minded PS5 controllerstopedal-powered smart desks. But of all the amazing innovations on display this year, these three impressed us the most:...

Warning: spoilers ahead for Doctor Who season 14’s finale, “Empire of Death.” Summary Doctor Whoseason 14’s finale borrowed a controversial idea fromStar Wars: The Last Jedi, but one franchise executed the twist far better than the other. Of the many running mysteries woven throughoutDoctor Whoseason 14, the secret of Ruby Sunday’s parentage was arguably the most seismic. That storyline ended in shocking fashion when “Empire of Death” unveiled Ruby’s supposedly-mystical mother as a regular woman, proving Ruby never held any cosmic significance, despite what the Doctor - andDoctor Who’s audience - had come to believe....

After the massive base experience withElden Ring, plus the hugeShadow of the ErdreeDLC, we still haven’t had our fill of FromSoftware’s greatest work.Elden Ring Nightreigntakes the base mechanics of the main game and transforms it into a co-op survival game with roguelike elements. While you can play alone, this is a game built for you and your friends to conquer together, although the lack ofcross-platform supportis a big downer. All the trailers and footage make this game look like a greatest hits of FromSoftware, with tons of returning bosses, armor sets, and locations that we can’t wait to discover....

This week’sFortniteXP Xtravaganza challenges are live, and while a lot of them are straightforward, some require a bit of explanation. Specifically, there’s one for harvesting buses and RVs in nativeFortnitelocations. The wording of this challenge might be tripping you up, but we’ve got all the details on how to complete it, along with tips to make it as easy as possible for you. Here’s how to harvest buses and RVs in nativeFortnitelocations for this week’s XP Xtravaganza challenge....

Google wants Android to power everything, and in December 2016, it released a new operating system to help —Android Things. As the name suggests, its primary target is the Internet of Things market, including smart thermostats, TVs, ovens, and more. Now, after a developer preview that saw over 100,000 SDK downloads by developers, Google is releasing Android Things 1.0 with “long-term support for production devices.” As part of the new Android Things release, Google will begin supporting System-on-Modules (SoMs) based on the NXP i....

Home improvement startupHouzzsufferedinformedits users on Thursday, January 31, that it suffered a data breach. The company has not provided details about the occurrence but contacted its users to encourage them to change their passwords as a precautionary measure to prevent accounts from being compromised. Houzz informed its users of the breach via email, and additional details are available on the company’swebsite. According to the company, a file containing user data was obtained by an “unauthorized third party....

Apple’s HomePod mini is one of thebest smart speakersof 2023. Offering incredible sound quality, a stylish design, and an affordable price tag, anyone shopping for aHomeKit hubhas likely stumbled upon Apple’s popular device. The setup process for the HomePod mini is rather straightforward – although many folks have stumbled into an issue that results in a blinking orange light appearing on their HomePod mini’s touchpad. Difficulty What You Need HomePod mini...