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Survey Ends Sunday! Rate Your Gaming Systems and Gear to Win More Than the Final Boss Battle

We want to hear your thoughts on the consoles, handhelds, controllers, and more that you use for serious video game time. One lucky survey taker will win $250 to spend at Amazon.

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How to Watch the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, Even for Free

The Champions League is in full swing with more exciting matches to come. Here's how to tune in with the right streaming service, free trial, or VPN.

By Jason Cohen
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How to Watch the Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries 2026 WNBA Finals Game 3 Live, Even for Free

The WNBA Finals are underway. History will be made, no matter who wins. Don't miss the Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals Game 3 tonight to find out who will come out on top.

By Jason Cohen
Gabby Williams of the Valkyries is defended by Rhyne Howard of the Dream

How to Watch the Columbus Crew vs. St. Louis City SC 2026 US Open Cup Final (Even for Free)

From 80 different professional and amateur clubs, it all comes down to these two teams. Can playoff-bound St. Louis secure the championship or will Columbus eke out a victory at home?

By Jason Cohen
Simon Becher of St. Louis City Sean Zawadzki of Columbus Crew go after the ball

Hackers Already Trying to Exploit Serious PHP Flaw

One exploitation attempt was sourced to an IP address based in China, says security provider VulnCheck. The flaw affects PHP, a scripting language used by an estimated 70% of websites.

By Michael Kan
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RIP BioWare: Famed Game Studio Shuts Down As EA Cuts 400 Jobs

BioWare also says that early work on a new Mass Effect game has ended.

By Michael Kan
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How to Watch the New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears Game for Free

It's Week 7 of the NFL season, and this weekend the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears will meet at Soldier Field. If you're looking to tune in, here's where to find the game.

By Jason Cohen
Charles Woods of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates

Starlink Might Piggyback on Your Equipment to Build Out a Cellular Network

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell once again floated the idea of using its existing broadband network to help deploy Starlink Mobile in the US and compete with the big three carriers.

By Michael Kan
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How to Watch the Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig UCL Game Live For Free

It's almost time. After a magical comeback at Rome last week, Real Madrid face RB Leipzig at home today. Here's how to catch the action live using a streaming subscription or VPN.

By Jibin Joseph
Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring during a UCL match against AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on October 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy.

Blink Launches Its First 4K Camera, Trail Cam With 7,000-Foot Range, More

The Frontier XR+ should help you keep an eye on farm animals, a distant gate, or work at a job site, Blink says. Closer to home, you can upgrade to the Blink Mini 4K+.

By Jibin Joseph
Blink's newly announced security cameras

Next-Gen Xbox Might Not Show Up Until 2028, Possibly With $1,800 Price Tag

With global hardware prices still astronomically high, it raises questions about whether an affordable Xbox with advanced features is even possible.

By Jon Martindale
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Gearing Up for GTA 6? This $1,200 Roku TV Is the Fastest Screen I've Tested

The Roku Pro Series OLED delivers the lowest input lag I've measured, stealing the gaming crown from a far more expensive Samsung flagship. That's the responsiveness GTA 6 deserves.

By Will Greenwald
Gearing Up for GTA 6? This $1,200 Roku TV Is the Fastest Screen I've Tested

OpenAI Says 2 Internal AI Coding Agents Turned Off Their Own Safeguards

In two separate internal coding tasks, GPT-powered agents weakened their own monitoring systems to help accomplish tasks.

By James Peckham
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The Best Streaming Guide App Now Shows 300+ Movies for Free

JustWatch now lets you stream both movies and TV shows, with the option to rent various other titles.

By James Peckham
The JustWatch TV service on desktop showing select titles

Android Auto Gets Gemini Personal Intelligence: Here's How It Can Help

Personal Intelligence can help Gemini provide tailored responses instead of generic ones, and it's now available on Android Auto for users aged 18 or older.

By Jibin Joseph
Gemini's Personal Intelligence in action for Android Auto

Want to Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Before Everyone Else? This Trick Will Unlock it Early

Did you enjoy the Early Access Beta? COD's Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer mode launches on October 23. Here's how to play it before anyone else.

By Jason Cohen
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Rate Your Home Laptop and Desktop PCs for a Chance to Win Big

Complete our survey about your home PCs and their operating systems, and you might take home $250.

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Google Quietly Adds Extra Free Year of Satellite SOS Access on Pixel 9 Phones

The satellite-based 'SOS' feature on the Pixel 9 was only supposed to be free for the first two years. But like Apple, the company has decided to extend access.

By Michael Kan
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ChatGPT Gets 'Locked Chats' to Protect Sensitive Conversations

The feature will protect conversations with a PIN or biometric scan and remove them from your regular chat history, pinned chats, and conversation search.

By Michael Kan
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Talk to Us: We Want to Hear About Your Mobile Phone and Wireless Carrier Today

What do you love (and hate) about your smartphone and your mobile provider? Rate them for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card.

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