Valve rushes out Deadlock update to fix game-breaking shop bug & speed up ziplines Valve just rushed a September 29 Deadlock update out the door to circumvent a game-breaking bug with the shop and implement a few other crucial tweaks. Deadlockupdates have been coming rapidly since the game’s early access phase opened the floodgates,sort of. With hundreds of thousands jumping in already, devs at Valve have been hard at work refining the hero-shooter MOBA experience....

Vitalty trapped behind bars in Philippines for 3 years in shared cell with no AC Banned Kick streamer Vitaly will reportedly be trapped in “jail hell” in the Philippines for multiple years before going on trial for his antics in the country. Russian streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy wasarrested on April 3after a series of controversial broadcasts in which he appeared to harass locals, steal, attempted to kiss a security guard, and even try to seize a firearm....

When it comes to practical performance cars, Volkswagen is the gold standard. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the original hot hatchback — a sensible economy car with added spice. The Volkswagen Golf R has refined that concept, adding more power and a more grown-up feel. Avoiding complacency, and aiming to keep up with the latest tech trends, VW is launching new versions of both cars for the 2022 model year....

Turns out there are indeed a few things that Amazon Alexa just doesn’t know, and one of them is the comparative fitness of one Kevin Hart. The comedian sat down with three popular smart home devices — an Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple HomePod — for an episode of theMen’s Health show,Man vs. Machine.Unfortunately for the actor, his questions didn’t always meet with the most complimentary responses. Hart directs the vast majority of his questions to Alexa (which may have been part of the problem)....

Windows 11is finally here, but the initial roll-out is going to be slow. Thankfully, you’re able to bypass the roll-out schedule and upgrade right away using aa lesser-known path to upgradethat doesn’t require joining theWindows Insider program, as long as you have eligible hardware. If you want to check if your device is eligible, download thePC Health Check appand check to see if your machine is compatible with Windows 11. If not, the app will show you what’s wrong and, if possible, the steps to fix it....

YouTube is relying on AI in its latest crusade against seekers of an ad-free video-watching experience. The company recently announced plans to use AI models to make ads more persuasive by strategically placing them within the video. At itsBrandcast 2025event in New York, YouTube revealed it will deployGoogle’s Gemini AIto analyze videos to optimize placement of ads. The AI will be used to identify key moments or “Peak Points” in the video where viewers are most likely to be engaged and too invested to stop watching it in order to avoid the ad....

Earlier this month, Hulu had the good fortune to addAnorato its lineup just a few weeks after it won Best Picture at the Oscars. This week, Hulu is adding another one of last year’s Best Picture nominees,A Complete Unknown. Naturally, it’s our top pick for the three great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend. Our two remaining picks for the last weekend in March are a college drama and one of Jim Carrey’s best movies....

90 Day Fiancé southern fans sound off after Happily Ever After grits scene goes viral Sophie Sierra and her mother Claire tried grits for the first time on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After, and fans from the South were offended by their comments. Sophie Sierra and her husband Rob Warne are starring on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After Season 8, and are settling into life in the US after 90 Day Fiancé Season 10....

Summary 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Waystar Statler Riley has madesome chilling revelations about her relationship with Dempsey Wilkinsonfrom season 6. Statler from Irving, Texas, and Dempsey from Darlington, England first starred in90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysseason 6. Statler and Dempsey were on different pages about her moving to the UK. Dempsey worried Statler was rushing into things. They also couldn’t agree on having babies in the future, since Statler was adopted at birth and could never fit in....

If you don’t already own a robot vacuum to suck up all the dust, dirt, and pet hair on your carpets and hardwoods, then you’re likely working harder than necessary to keep your floors spotless. The manual push-and-pull you have to do with a standard vacuum may not be seem all that bad, but imagine what life could be like without having that chore at all. And best of all, smart vacuums can be scheduled to do all their cleaning while you’re at work so that you never even see it happening....

“Why you may trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Best known for its battery chargers and accessories, Anker’s Soundcore audio lineup started small with highly affordable Bluetooth speakers, and has since expanded its audio presence withimpressive noise-canceling headphonesand a growing collection of soundbars. The new Soundcore Infini soundbar promises no fuss setup, all the features you want from a budget bar, and “room-shaking bass” for just $100....

Folks witha Vision Pro headsetcan now use it to shop at Best Buy’s online store. The retail giant on Thursday launched the Envision augmented reality (AR) app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset in an effort to make the shopping experience a little more fun and engaging. It also released a bunch of images (top) showing the kind of interface you may expect with the new tool. Best Buy is offering the Envision app as “a new way that our customers can explore, discover, and bring new technology to life in their own living space,” and to help them “plan their ultimate home technology setup....

Amazon-ownedAudible, one of the largest sources of audiobooks, has announced a new partnership with Dolby Labs that will seeDolby Atmoscome to its audiobook collection for the first time. Dolby Atmos is a spatial audio surround sound format that is used for movies and music to create a more immersive, 3D experience that goes beyond traditional stereo sound. The Dolby Atmos collection includes more than 40 of Audible’s most popular Originals, including titles likeThe Little Mermaid, a new version of the story featuring an underwater soundscape and original music; and the Audible Theater productionMarrow, part of the company’s Emerging Playwright Commission program, which is designed to elevate emerging theatrical voices while increasing access to plays and performances....