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Tom Warren

Microsoft shakes up Xbox marketing as key exec departs for Roblox

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Microsoft is losing another key Xbox executive at the end of the month. Xbox chief marketing officer Jerret West is leaving Microsoft to join Roblox as its new CMO and head of market expansion. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the move in an internal memo to Xbox employees today, which was obtained by The Verge.

West previously spent eight years at Microsoft on the Xbox marketing side, before departing in 2011 and then eventually spending seven years at...

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Jay Peters

Major Nelson is joining Unity

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Larry Hryb, aka “Major Nelson,” has his next job. Following his departure from Microsoft last year, where he was a public face for the Xbox brand, Hryb will be joining Unity’s Community team, he announced on Monday.

At Microsoft, he, among other things, hosted the Official Xbox Podcast and posted about Xbox to his large following on X. On LinkedIn, he lists his new job title as “Director of Community,” and based on a LinkedIn post, it seems...

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Sean Hollister

A mystery Google gadget with 60GHz Soli radar just crossed the FCC

An artist’s depiction of Google’s Soli radar. | Image: Google

We’ve been waiting for Google’s tiny radar to fulfill its potential for years. Now, it looks like the company’s at least giving Soli another chance. According to filings at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Google now has a mystery “wireless device” that features the short-range 60GHz radar tech — as well as 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a “base plate” of some kind.

What could this device...

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Jack Milko

Rory McIlroy made a mistake leaving Pinehurst No. 2 early after crushing U.S. Open defeat

Rory McIlroy reacts to his tee shot on the 15th hole during the final round of the 2024 U.S. Open. | Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images

After coughing up the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy bolted out of Pinehurst No. 2 faster than you could say goodbye. It was a mistake.

Rory McIlroy made plenty of mistakes on Sunday down the stretch at the U.S. Open, where Bryson DeChambeau bested him by one.

People will talk about the missed putts on the 16th and 18th holes for years to come. The poor tee...

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Joseph Acosta

Derrick Henry and Ravens are match made in smash-mouth football heaven

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Derrick Henry and the Ravens are a scary combination

When running back Derrick Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens, it was immediately lauded as an extremely good choice. The powerful back is moving on from a storied career in Tennessee in hopes of finally winning a title with a Ravens team that is consistently on the brink of a breakthrough.

It’s fairly simple on the surface why this signing will work out for Baltimore: QB Lamar Jackson plus...

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Andreas Hale

Adesanya to return vs. Du Plessis at UFC 305

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will return from his self-imposed hiatus to face current champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

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Patrick Kingsley and Cassandra Vinograd

Netanyahu disbands his war cabinet after two of its members quit.

The widely expected move came after two moderates resigned last week from the influential group, which made key decisions about the war in Gaza.

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Tauriq Moosa

Still Wakes the Deep makes the terror of the ocean more tactile

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The sea is basically the blue skin of the world, yet we know so little of its depths. Much like the vastness of space, it is filled with mystery. With both comes the unknown — and, therefore, horror. In Still Wakes the Deep, the latest first-person horror from The Chinese Room, the sea births a mysterious terror that takes over an oil rig, and its workers must fight to survive.

Somewhere in the middle of the ocean, players are introduced to protagonist McLearly, a...

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Anna Merlan

Alex Jones Is Now Trying to Divert Money to His Father's Supplements Business

Conspiracist Alex Jones has responded to his bankruptcy proceedings by urging viewers to spend money with his father's company—which isn't answerable to the Sandy Hook families.

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RJ Ochoa MTPeterson

The Skinny Post: Chiefs mess up their rings and the Bryson DeChambeau of the NFL

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It is time for another edition of The Skinny Post talking all things NFL.

We have passed the midway point in June and have just over a month to go until NFL training camps kick off in earnest. Thankfully House of the Dragon is back to help us bide a bit more time.

The offseason drought makes talking about the NFL a bit more challenging than usual but that only makes it more fun. Michael Peterson and RJ Ochoa are once again up for the latest edition...

Mashable

How to zoom out on a Mac

Are you trying to figure out how to zoom on a Mac? We’ve got the answer. 

Zooming in and out on a Mac for many is a necessity, but can be so confusing at times. However, did you know that you can customize accessibility features to make zooming easier?

SEE ALSO: The best laptop deals of June include M2 and M3 MacBook Airs at record lows


Here are three ways to zoom out a Mac, but you may have to set up your preferred method first.

How to zoom...

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Amazon deal of the day: LG's powerhouse CordZero All-in-One stick vacuum just hit a new record-low

Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK LG CordZero All in One Auto Empty cordless stick vacuum $716.39 at Amazon (save $283.60) ...

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Today at Walmart, score an LG soundbar for just $89

SAVE $40: Today at Walmart, the LG 2.1 Channel Soundbar with Streaming is on sale for $89. This deal brings the price down from its original $129.

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Beat the heat this summer with this deal on a Dreo Bladeless fan

SAVE 13%: Today at Amazon, you can take $10.01 off the Dreo Bladeless fan in a limited-time deal, bringing the price down from $79.99 to $69.98.

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Get $100 off the Dyson V8 Origin+ cordless vacuum during Walmart+ Week

GET $100 OFF: As of June 17, you can get a Dyson V8 Origin+ cordless vacuum at Walmart for just $319.99, down from $419.99. That's $100 off.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring: This leaked photo shows you how it will charge

A leaked photo of the Samsung Galaxy Ring charging case has surfaced ahead of its expected launch in July.

A well-known tipster on Weibo (via 9to5Google) shared an image that reveals a square white clamshell case with an elevated circle in the middle for holding the smart ring.

It looks similar to the charging case for Samsung's earbuds, the Galaxy Buds, although it's unclear whether the Galaxy Ring case will have a battery for easy charging on the go — or if it needs to be plugged in....

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Adam Rittenberg

Miles sues LSU, says vacated wins kill HOF shot

Former LSU coach Les Miles is suing the school after vacated wins dropped Miles below the threshold for Hall of Fame qualification.

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Nicholas Casey

Pregnant in Gaza With Nowhere to Go

As war killed all hope around her, Nevin Muhaisen fought to bring a new life into the world.

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Emma Roth

US sues Adobe for ‘deceiving’ subscriptions that are too hard to cancel

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The US government is suing Adobe for allegedly hiding expensive fees and making it difficult to cancel a subscription. In the complaint filed on Monday, the Department of Justice claims Adobe “has harmed consumers by enrolling them in its default, most lucrative subscription plan without clearly disclosing important plan terms.”

The lawsuit alleges Adobe “hides” the terms of its annual, paid monthly plan in the “fine print and behind...

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Andrew Liszewski

Logitech’s first Meta Quest stylus helps artists work in 3D

The $130 Logitech MX Ink is compatible with both the Meta Quest 2 and 3, as well as “future” headsets. | Image: Logitech

Today, Logitech officially announced its MX Ink stylus, the company’s first mixed reality accessory for the Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets. The MX Ink will provide artists with a more natural alternative to the Quest’s controllers for content creation that feels like using a pencil or a paintbrush.

The tracking accuracy and low-latency performance of the...

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