Apple named as potential buyer of home automation startup R2 Studios

This is pretty interesting. The Wall Street Journal is reporting this afternoon that id8 Group R2 Studios, a home automation startup founded by Slingbox’s Blake Krikorian, is in talks to be acquired. Not much is known about the company outside of its Crestron remote control app, but there are reportedly some big names participating in the buyout talks, including Apple… The Wall Street Journalreports: “A secretive startup founded by the man who popularized the Slingbox has been in talks with companies considering buying it, people close to the company say, with Microsoft Corp....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Meagan Dudley MD

Apple TV+ picks up 12 SAG Award nominations thanks to ‘CODA’, ‘Ted Lasso’, and others

On a yearly basis, the Screen Actors Guild Awards announce their nominations for that year’s winners in film and shows. So, we’re right on target with this year’s nominations. And as we’ve come to learn over the last couple of years or so,Apple TV+is a contender. And that’s certainly the case this year. Apple TV+ hasannounced todaythat it has earned a dozen nods from the SAG Awards this year. What’s more, many of those nominations are for leading categories including outstanding performances in an ensemble cast....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Dana Brown

Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox Release Date to be Announced at The Game Awards 2023

Larian Studios will be unveiling the release date for Baldur’s Gate 3 for Xbox Series X|S during The Game Awards 2203. Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox Release Date to be Announced at The Game Awards 2023 Xbox fans will need to wait a little longer for the actual release date announcement for Baldur’s Gate 3 which was teased bySwen Vincke earlier this week. According to a recent post on X (twitter) by the official Larian Studios account, the date will be unveiled duringThe Game Awards 2023....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Brett Boyle

Best Alliance Raids in FF14

Final Fantasy 14features more than enough excellent 8-player content via the game’s various Trials and Raids. Still, there’s also a form of content that demands the attention of 24-entry players: Alliance Raids. These raids play similarly to dungeons, with the parties involved needing to take down multiple bosses and regular enemies as they traverse an area. However, they are much more difficult than your average dungeon to accommodate how many characters are in the fray....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Tina Mullins

Best Class in Path of Exile 2

InPath of Exile 2the choice of class isn’t just about how you want to play. It’s a defining moment that shapes your entire journey through Wraeclast. Each class brings its own strengths, playstyles and challenges to the table. Will you overpower foes with brute force? Weave magic into devastation? Or dance through battles with precision and agility? It all depends on the class you choose. How to Unlock Equipment in Path of Exile 2 There’s so much loot in the world of Path of Exile II, sometimes you just don’t know what to do with it....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Elizabeth Yu

Best Hideo Kojima Games

Hideo Kojima is a living legend in the gaming industry, known for his creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and willingness to do what other developers won’t. It is because of his artistic prowess that gamers love thisJapanesedeveloper, and it’s quite rare for one of his games to disappoint. 10 Best Samurai Games on PlayStation 5 Check out the best samurai games to play on the PlayStation 5! Out of all the games Kojima has released over the years, one franchise takes the crown for consistently delivering bangers, and that’s the Metal Gear series....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Jesse Fields

Best Sony Memorial Day sales: PS5, TVs, headphones, and more

Sony is one of the most popular consumer electronics brands in the market, so it’s not a surprise that there’s a lot of demand for Sony Memorial Day sales. Whether you’re thinking about buying the Sony PlayStation 5, a Sony TV, Sony headphones or any other Sony device for the holiday, you should check out the top offers that we’ve rounded up below. These bargains are already available from various retailers ahead of Memorial Day so you can finish your shopping early, but you’ll still have to hurry because there’s a chance that stocks for some of these deals are already running low....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Kimberly Pierce

Call of Duty MW3 Codes (October 2024)

Updated July 07, 2025: We looked for new codes! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is one of this franchise’s most anticipated titles, especially after the developers introduced in-game codes redeemable for various rewards. Double XP and weapon tokens are the most valuable prizes, among many other free goodies. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 codes will also give you different blueprints, weapon skins, and calling cards. On top of that, you can obtain even more rewards by redeeming unique promo codes that you get with specific menu items at various fast food restaurants....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · John Pena

Can You Use A Third-Party Controller For Your Nintendo Switch 2?

Can You Use A Third-Party Controller For Your Nintendo Switch 2? ​​It’s been a long time coming, but the Nintendo Switch 2 finally went on sale on August 07, 2025, and sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days on the market. While some continue to wonder if theNintendo Switch 2 is worth the upgrade, others have been busy with launch titles like Mario Kart World and Street Fighter 6....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Juan Maynard

Dead Cells' Newest DLC The Queen and the Sea Releases Today

Dead Cells’ just released its latest DLC today, The Queen and the Sea. It is the third and final DLC in this current story arch. The Queen and the Sea isDead Cells’ latest paid DLC, following the releases ofThe Bad SeedandFatal Falls. In this newest entry, The Prisoner must battle through ancient shipwrecks and fight through a lighthouse to face off another fearsome opponent. Motion Twin claims thatThe Queen and the Seais, “our most ambitious DLC ever closes a whole story arc with a new ending, introduces a new style of biome and a final boss who knows how to block your attacks!...

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Angela Munoz

Dead Space remake PC requirements aren’t as scary as the game, unless you’re a CPU

EA and Motive Studio recently unveiled thefirst gameplay trailerfor theDead Spaceremake. Naturally, that means we’re going to see and hear more and more on the game before its January release. With the trailer, we got to see how the game might look. But what will it take to run it? Well, we have some good news and mildly concerning news. TheDead Spaceremake PC requirements are out, and they’re mostly not too bad....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Joshua Guzman

Denzel Washington Took a Significant Pay Cut for His Directorial Debut Upon Discovering Real-Life Character Worked as Security Guard at Sony Studios

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed There are times when people go beyond their limits to ace their work. This kind of dedication is indeed praiseworthy. Actor Denzel Washington also once made an iconic film of his time, which was also his debut as a director. The story of a Navy sailor impressed him so much that he was determined to direct it....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Darin Keller

Does Peter Retire in Spider-Man 2? – Answered

Spider-Man 2 has taken us by surprise by being more than a mere expansion to the previous titles, and some of its post-game cutscenes just didn’t stop delivering with the setups for the next title/DLC. One of them revolves around Peter’s future in the game and the possibility of him giving up on fighting crime, so let’s break this down. This article contains spoilers for the game’s ending. Read at your own risk!...

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Kaitlyn King