What we're listening to: 'Mockery Manor'

"In this installment of our audio confessions, senior editor Daniel Cooper explains his love for a British thriller podcast that had him hooked almost immediately.I could be wrong, but I feel like everyone has a childhood experience of visiting a shit..."

https://www.engadget.com/what-were-listening-to-mockery-manor-podcast-140004760.html

‘FarmVille’ is shutting down for good on December 31st

" After 11 years, FarmVille is closing its gates for good. The game will shut down on December 31st, developer Zynga announced. While most people probably don’t think of FarmVille too often anymore, the game did attract millions of users, so this chang..."

https://www.engadget.com/farmville-shutting-down-december-31-134117646.html

Dell 更新 13 吋 XPS 笔记本到 11 代 Intel 处理器

" Dell 更新了数款 XPS 系列笔记本至第 11 代 Intel Core 处理器，包括 XPS 13 二合一笔记本、XPS 13 及 XPS 13 开发者版都将获得 Intel 的 Evo 认证，是 Dell 旗下产品中首批获得认证的。"

https://cn.engadget.com/dell-xps-laptops-11th-gen-intel-cpus-130805405.html

Xbox Series X first look: Fast, powerful and quiet

" The Xbox Series X is zippy. That’s the word that stands out in my mind as I bounce among several active games via quick resume, die and respawn in under 10 seconds or load up an HDR version of an old favorite. Zip, zip, zip.The Xbox Series X is Micro..."

https://www.engadget.com/xbox-series-x-first-look-video-preview-130102895.html

Roku’s new $129 soundbar offers Dolby Audio and 4K streaming

" A soundbar can be a good addition to your living room if you want to up the audio game of your movie nights. Roku hopes to make the decision easier for most people with its newest audio device, the Roku Streambar. The company launched a couple of smart spea…"

https://www.engadget.com/roku-streambar-announcement-price-availability-130052396.html

'Yakuza: Like a Dragon' will be available on November 10th across platforms

"Back in May, Microsoft revealed that the upcoming entry to the Yakuza franchise will be an Xbox Series X and Series S launch title. Now, Sega has officially confirmed that Yakuza: Like a Dragon is coming out on November 10th, the same day the next—gen consol…"

https://www.engadget.com/yakuza-like-a-dragon-release-date-free-ps5-upgrade-130045343.html

Roku's new Ultra player finally supports Dolby Vision

" Rejoice, HDR fanatics: Roku is finally bringing Dolby Vision to its new $100 Ultra player. That’s something the home theater world has been clamoring for over the past few years, but the company seemingly ignored for its streaming video players. (Man..."

https://www.engadget.com/roku-ultra-dolby-vision-streaming-player-130015662.html

Dell updated its 13-inch XPS laptops with 11th-gen Intel CPUs

" Dell is upgrading several of its XPS laptops with 11th-generation Intel processors. The refreshed XPS 13 2-in-1, XPS 13 and XPS 13 Developer Edition are the first Dell laptops to receive Intel’s Evo certification. That means they support fast chargin..."

https://www.engadget.com/dell-xps-laptops-11th-gen-intel-cpus-130009045.html

The Roku Channel is now available as a standalone Android and iOS app

" There are a plethora of streaming TV services available today and you’ll have to pay up for most of them. Now the company is making it easier for anyone to access the Roku Channel — now you can download the new, standalone version of the free Roku Channel ap…"

https://www.engadget.com/roku-channel-android-ios-app-launch-130008587.html

Roku is adding Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to its 4K devices

" Roku’s next major OS update is going to be a doozy: the company revealed today that it will support Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit on select 4K players and TVs. You’ll be able to cast content from your iOS or Mac devices, just like with any other AirPla..."

https://www.engadget.com/roku-apple-airplay-2-homekit-130007994.html

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