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Microsoft made an importantchange the other day to its service agreement, replacing mention of Xbox Live with Xbox online service. We reached out to the company regarding this change, and here’s what one of its spokespersons had to say. “The update to ‘Xbox online service’ in the Microsoft Services Agreement refers to the underlying Xbox service that includes features like cross-saves and friend requests. This language update is intended to distinguish that underlying service, and the paid Xbox Live Gold subscription....

Nothing in the Monster Hunter games ever stays the same for long. Everything from how to farm honey to how online lobbies work shifts around with each release, and this new game is no exception to the tradition. Here’s how to host offline lobbies, how to join online lobbies, and how to play with friends inMonster Hunter Rise. Further reading How to access multiplayer in Monster Hunter Rise Getting online with your friends inMonster Hunter Worldmeans jumping through a few hoops....

There are plenty of great movies out there that are widely regarded as great. They’ve earned that status, and when you finally sit down to watch them, you discover that they hold up completely.The Godfatherreally is as good as everyone says it is.Casablancamight be 80 years old, but it’s still one of the great love stories ever committed to film. Sometimes, though, movies earn a reputation that they don’t entirely deserve....

MrBeast is spending millions extending his mom’s life so she can help raise his kids YouTube star MrBeast admitted that he’s spending millions of dollars on “high-end” health care with some of the best doctors in the world to help extend his mother’s life. Outside of his sprawlingYouTubeempire, Jimmy ‘MrBeast‘ Donaldson is also known for his wealth, oftengiving away thousands of dollarsand spending millions on videos testing out luxury experiences vs cheaper options....

“Why you can 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.“ If you’re looking for a convertible2-in-1laptop, MSI might not be the first brand that comes to mind. It’s best known for itsgaming laptops, but the company produces several other laptop lines aimed at general consumers and business users....

Nintendo expects to lose tens of millions on Switch 2 sales due to tariffs Nintendo’s shiny new console, theSwitch 2, is around the corner but U.S. tariffs could dent the celebration hard. Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 wouldcost more than its predecessorin early 2025. The company admitted the higher price might cool early adoption, even though the new console will play existing Switch games. In an effort to soften the blow, Nintendo plans to bundle in software, because what better way to say sorry than withMario?...

Nintendo faces legal action over ability to brick Switch 2s whenever they want Brazil’s consumer watchdog is challengingNintendoover EULA terms that allow the company to ban consoles from online services. In a June 25press release, Procon-SP, the Sao Paulo branch of Brazil’s Consumer Protection and Defence program, requested changes to Nintendo’s end-user license agreement, calling certain clauses “abusive” under Brazilian law. The main concern is Nintendo’s ability topermanently restrict access to serviceslike the eShop and online play if they believe someone has violated its terms, including by using unauthorized accessories orpirated software....

LG’s new Tandem OLED panel is entering mass production, which is good news for upcomingAI laptops. Today, LGannouncedthat it’s the first manufacturer to produce the Tandem OLED panel in a 13-inch variant, and the displays are said to be much thinner and lighter while delivering better performance. The catch? This screen upgrade, which is already available in the latest Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ PC, is going to cost you a pretty penny....

One Piece fans want to kick “hypersexual” cosplayers off Reddit One Piece fans on Reddit may be at their wits’ end with “hypersexual” cosplayers apparently spamming their subreddit. You heard it here first:animefans are tired of seeing oversexualized character cosplays showing up on theOne Piecesubreddit. The series is full of characters that fans deem as cool, cute, or otherwise attractive enough to cosplay, but fans posting about it prominently on one of the main places people talk about One Piece seem to ruffle some feathers....

“Why you can 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.“ Ring Video Doorbells are incredibly popular — and for good reason. Along with high-quality cameras and easy installation, they give you access to the robust Ring mobile app that lets you adjust dozens of customization options and smart alerts....

Samsung unleashed a flurry of announcements at CES 2024, including several upcomingsmart homeappliances powered by AI. The lineup features an induction cooktop, washer and dryer combo, slide-in range, and refrigerator, all of which use new A.I. features to streamline your daily chores. The Samsung Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator was among the first reveals, debuting ahead ofCES 2024. Featuring the premium AIFamily Hub+and AI Vision Inside, the futuristic fridge can scan and identify 33 different types of food items and send you alerts before they expire....

Laptops with bright and vibrant OLED displays wereonce a rarity, but at CES 2019, Lenovo and HPrevived the technologyby bringing it over to some of its latest products. And now Samsung is preparing for what is expected to be the new trend byproviding a peekat its eye-popping 4K OLED panels that will likely power a coming wave of larger premium laptops from other manufacturers in this new year. Roughly translated from Korean, Samsung is promising that its world’s first 15....

Stranger Things star describes Season 5 as “eight movies” and now everyone’s mad Maya Hawke just described Stranger Things Season 5 as “eight movies”, and the fan reaction is pretty negative, to say the least. IfStranger Things Season 5does drop in 2025, then it’ll have been almost a decadesince the show aired. Five seasons in ten years is just one of the many metrics that’s potentially causingNetflixto be losing goodwill from fans when it comes to the fantasy series....