Nintendo is kicking off the holidays early withtwo new Switch bundlesset to release “early this fall” that will basically give you a copy ofMario Kart 8 Deluxeand Nintendo Switch Online for free. Nintendo announced the bundles onX (formerly Twitter)on Monday. The bundle with the regular Nintendo Switch and Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con controllers will cost $300, while the one with the Switch OLED and white Joy-Cons will sell for $350....

Tolkien’s son’s verdict on the Lord of the Rings movies may surprise you Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movies are revered as some of the best movie adaptations of all time – unless you ask J.R.R. Tolkien’s son, Christopher Tolkien. TheLord of the Ringstrilogy’s brilliance doesn’t stem from how faithful it is to every bit of lore in Tolkien’s extensive source material: instead, it effectively captured the essence of his world, the message of the story, all while making sensible, economic storytelling decisions....

Volkswagenmade several changesto its lineup for the 2020 model year, but the big news is that most of its cars come with an updated infotainment system that offers a higher level of connectivity. The next generation of Car-Net is more feature-rich and quicker than the software it replaces, and owners stand to benefit because it’s ultimately much more convenient. Volkswagen owners whose car left the assembly line with navigation can also send a destination directly from their phone to their dashboard....

If you’ve got a house to keep clean and want some modern convenience to enhance the process,robot vacuum dealsare what you need. One that really stands out today is at Walmart, where you can get the Anker Eufy 25C robot vacuum for just $96. This is a massive discount of $154, as the popular robot vacuum regularly costs $250. You’ll need to act quickly to claim this deal, as more than 1,000 have been purchased since yesterday, according to the Walmart website, and there’s no telling how long inventory will last....

Never have your gadgets mattered more in your life. As coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19, brings cities to a halt, our laptops and phones have allowed us to work, play, and stay in touch with the outside world as well as family and friends. But what if one of these indispensable tools of yours breaks down? You can’t rush to book a service appointment like you could before. Tech companies have shuttered most of their repair centers indefinitely, local technicians have been forced to close shops, and you’re unlikely to source a spare part for DIY operation....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Bear season 3. Summary The Bearseason 3 has an interesting storyline for Sydney, with her still struggling to commit to her future as Carmy’s partner. AfterThe Bearseason 2’s ending, Sydney was one of the show’s few characters in a promising position. She had successfully led the titular restaurant to a successful soft opening and had seemingly found her calling. As ofThe Bearseason 3’s ending, however, Syd’s future looks much more uncertain....

xQc sparks controversy after claiming AI is already better than most artists Streaming star xQc is adding more fuel to the fire as the debate surrounding AI art gets even more heated, claiming that tools like ChatGPT are “better than most artists’ best work.” In a new trend sweeping across social media, netizens are literally “melting” ChatGPT’s processors with requests to recreate photos in the style ofStudio Ghibli’s beloved anime filmslike Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and Kiki’s Delivery Service....

A war is brewing. On the one side: data-grubbing giants set on gathering (and monetizing) your personal information. On the other: a growing army of informed users, a surprising number of concerned tech executives, and… the long arm of the law. While it’s too early to announce a winner, increasing global privacy regulations and its supporters may finally be ready to square up to the data barons. Will 2019 be the year everything changes?...

Details on theFinal Fantasy VII Remake, particularly its release date, have been too few and far between for excited fans of the highly acclaimed RPG. It’s just about time for a few more tidbits about the project’s progress, and they come from none other than game director Tetsuya Nomura. Nomura, in aninterviewwith Famitsu at a recentDissidia Final Fantasyevent in Japan, talked about Square Enix and its projects. Most importantly for gamers looking forward to theFinal Fantasy VII Remake, he clarified a misinterpretation regarding the project’s progress....

Summary Star Wars Outlawswill take players to the galaxy’s seedy underbelly in the IP’s first open world game, andScreen Rantinterviewed associate world director Cloé Hammoud and associate art Director Marthe Jonkers at Summer Game Fest 2024. Instead of dealing with Jedis or Rebels, players assume the role of Kay Ness, a thief embarking on the heist of a lifetime. The upcoming title will let players explore the Outer Rim freely, revisiting the era betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedifor the first time in many years....

The Mission: Impossible franchise is about to unleash another blockbuster event with the upcoming release ofDead Reckoning – Part One. The hype surrounding this film is palpable, as audiences will surely see what is just the beginning of IMF’s most formidable mission to date and quite possibly Ethan Hunt’s final adventure. As the world prepares to witness this espionage extravaganza, readers can brush up on their knowledge of the franchise with these 10 surprising facts about the Mission: Impossible series....

The holidays can be stressful for all families, sometimes bringing out the worst in us. But in manyChristmas movies, the families act like borderline psychopaths and are horrible people. Admittedly, that’s half the reason why we like holiday movies. For some reason during the Christmas season, we let Hollywood get away with presenting some truly demented family dynamics. So the next time you think there’s nothing worse than dealing with your perpetually grumpy uncle who flew in from Florida, just remember that your family never accidentally forgot you at home while they left for Europe, or fought with an old lady for a canned ham, or kidnapped their boss because they didn’t get a holiday bonus....

When it comes to securing your passwords, LastPass has been one of the top contenders as thebest password manager.However, a recent set ofhigh-profile security incidentshas made a lot of people a lot less willing to trust it. If you’re looking for an alternative to LastPass, you’re in the right place. We’ve found five superb password managers that can keep you safe online without the hassle. Our choice for thebest password manager, 1Password, is the best alternative to LastPass that you can get....