The Mac vs. PC war is back on

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Microsoft isn’t launching a new version of Windows next week, but what it’s about to unveil could be just as significant. After nearly four years of falling behind Apple’s MacBooks, sources inside Microsoft tell me that the company is confident it can finally beat Apple’s own chips that power the MacBook Air.

On Monday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will detail the company’s “AI vision across hardware and software” at an event...

Sony’s new Xperia 1 VI flagship zooms in on photography nerds

Sony has introduced the Xperia 1 VI, the sixth generation of the company’s flagship smartphone that could tempt photography enthusiasts away from rivaling iPhone and Pixel devices. Some of those perks include a true optical zoom, AI-assisted autofocus, and a unified app experience.

It has three cameras on the back: a 24mm main camera with a 48-megapixel Sony Exmor T sensor, a 16mm ultrawide, and an 85-170mm variable zoom telephoto camera that provides magnification around 3.5x to...

The new ‘Hulu for Sports’ streaming service has a name: Venu Sports

Venu Sports is supposedly the next big thing in sports streaming. | Image: Venu Sports

A new sports streaming service is coming later this year. We’ve known for months who is working on the service; it’s a co-venture from ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Now, we also know what it’s going to be called: Venu Sports.

The naming announcement comes a few months after the three networks said they were planning to launch a “differentiated sports-centric service,” a much-needed...

Every Easter Egg in the Chargers schedule release video you probably missed

The Chargers killed it again with the schedule release video.

When it comes to schedule release videos the Los Angeles Chargers never fail to impress — and this year is no different. Their Sims-themed creation is a perfect mix of inside jokes, nostalgia, and good-natured ribbing that turns something fairly mundane like a calendar and makes it special.

should we REALLY make our schedule release video in the sims?

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The Giants just unveiled one of the ugliest NFL uniforms of all time

Ewwww,

Honoring history is important, but the Giants flew too close to the sun and created an absolute mess. To commemorate the 100th year of the franchise the team is bringing out what they call “Pieces of the Past” — which is apparently code for this abomination.

A look at the New York Giants’ commemorative uniform that will be worn up to two times this season: pic.twitter.com/TlDr59VrKw

Instead of just settling on one old...

Michael Block’s early PGA Championship meltdown has fans going nuts

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Block’s Cinderella story may be over as he made a high number early on in the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla.

California teaching professional Michael Block became one of the biggest storylines from the 2023 PGA Championship. He took the world by storm with his charisma and his electric hole-in-one on Sunday.

The “Block Party” continued past Oak Hill as he received various exemptions into some big events, but unfortunately, after his start...

Becky Lynch’s WWE contract is about to expire. Her next one should make history.

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We have been hearing since last year that Becky Lynch was one of several WWE stars whose contract expires in 2024. During a pre-WrestleMania appearance on The MMA Hour in late March, The Man herself confirmed to Ariel Helwani that she only had two months remaining on her current deal.

Now a new rumor says that despite the fact Lynch will become a free agent at the end of May, negotiations between her team and WWE have yet to result in a new contract for the 37-year-old.

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2024 NFL Schedule release videos, ranked by a girlfriend who has no clue what’s going on

I asked my girlfriend to rank schedule release videos. I will love her forever.

The 2024 NFL schedule release videos are the pinnacle of the NFL offseason. Social media teams treat this like their Super Bowl, wowing fans of all walks of life with their creativity in highlighting the upcoming schedule.

And by all walks of life, I mean including significant others who have no clue what’s going on.

Like my girlfriend. She is amazing and I love her very, very much. She also doesn’t...

Justin And Hailey Bieber Apparently See Parenthood As A “Way To Move Forward” And “Elevate Their Relationship”

“They’re looking at Hailey’s pregnancy, as well as their vow renewal, as a fresh start...”

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Artiphon Chorda Review: A Nifty Toy for Non-Musicians

This digital fretboard is a unique standa-lone instrument and affordable intro to MIDI polyphonic expression (MPE).

Fury eager to put on show in 'fight of the century'

Tyson Fury looked loose and fit in a 15-minute workout Wednesday ahead of his undisputed heavyweight title bout with Oleksandr Usyk.

Former Rams, Lions DL Brockers retires from NFL

Veteran defensive lineman Michael Brockers announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.

Zhang withdraws from LPGA event due to illness

Rose Zhang withdrew from the Mizuho Americas Open on Thursday because of illness after completing only three holes of the opening round.

Biden Asserts Executive Privilege in Fight Over Recording of Special Counsel Interview

The move comes as House Republicans threaten to hold Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt over his refusal to turn over audio of President Biden’s conversations with the special counsel.

Serbia Approves Plans For a Hotel With Jared Kushner in Belgrade

The redevelopment plans for a bombed NATO site in Belgrade in partnership with the government provoked immediate criticism in Serbia.

Rose Zhang surprisingly withdraws from LPGA’s Mizuho Americas Open

Rose Zhang during the final round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup. | Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

Rose Zhang, who arrived at the Mizuho Americas Open as the defending champion, pulled out of the event Thursday.

Rose Zhang will not defend her title at the Mizuho Americas Open this week.

She withdrew only three holes into her first round early Thursday morning, which began at 7:55 a.m. local time. Zhang opened with a par at 10, made a double-bogey on the 11th, and then parred the 12th...

‘If you show it, they will watch’: The meaning of Year 28 for the WNBA

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How big stars, airtime, and fan consciousness are shaping the WNBA in Year 28.

When he was arguably America’s most successful football man, when his beloved Bears were defending champs and the NFL’s first dynasty, George Halas stood in his friend’s office and looked upon the technology that maybe, just maybe, held the key to survival for his still-fledgling league.

“There it is, George,” Chicago Tribune city editor Don Maxwell told the...

X-Men ‘97 understood the power of perfect timing

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X-Men ‘97’s weekly release schedule was a key part of what made the first season such a glorious return for Marvel’s mutants.

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The ultrathin iPad Pro turns out to be shockingly sturdy

The new iPad Pro is super thin — but more rugged than it looks. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

Since about six seconds after Apple debuted the new and remarkably thin iPad Pro, the internet has collectively been asking one question: you can totally snap this thing in half, right?

By god, that’s JerryRigEverything’s music! And our favorite destroyer of gadgets delivered on Thursday, posting an 11-minute dive into the new Pro. As ever, it’s a really interesting...

39 Early Symptoms Cancer Survivors Had That They Wish They'd Done Something About Earlier

"Moral of the story: GET IT CHECKED!!! If the doctor pooh-poohs it, get it checked by a different doctor. Ultimately, what you do is up to you, but if you want to see your children's graduations, walk your little girl down the aisle, and hold your grandchildren in your arms someday...just get it checked."

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