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Portal for RTX arrives as a free DLC on December 8

Portal with RTX was announced back in September alongside RTX Remix, a free tool that enables modders to add modern enhancements to classic games. The new version of Portal will feature full ray tracing support, hi-res textures and enhanced high-poly models as well as support for Nvidia DLSS2 (and DLSS... from TechSpot https://ift.tt/uEbhOgR via

What’s the next on crypto’s chopping block?

It’s me! Hi! (I’m not the problem, just the podcast’s host, here to bring you the latest greatest in startup and tech news this fine Monday morning). Welcome back to Equity , the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. And for those of you who hummed the first sentence of this post, extra points to you. I’m starting things off this week as a test run before Alex heads on paternity leave. We have lots to get to, so shake off the holiday feels and let’s remember how this ecosystem works? Here’s what we got to:  The markets are broadly down, due to COVID-19 protests breaking out in China.  Blockfi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Our crypto reporter Jacquelyn Melinek has more on what happened – and she explains just how intertwined this universe is. I’ll also get to notes I took from our recent crypto conference and how the reality may be looking like Web 2.5 before it looks like Web 3.0. We also talk about Amazon’s

US bans sales and import of products from five Chinese telecoms

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided to effectively ban the sale and importation of telecom products made by five Chinese tech companies. The "no sale" list includes Huawei, ZTE, Hytera Communications, Hikvision and Dahua, and according to FCC commissioners it would shield the US from the "unacceptable risks to... from TechSpot https://ift.tt/p8UHIeB via

Best Cyber Monday deals under $25, including a $15 iced coffee maker

Save some serious cash with these Cyber Monday deals under $25:  BEST SMART DEVICE DEAL UNDER $25: Save energy with a four-pack of Kasa Smart Plug Minis — $22.99 $29.99 (save $7) BEST KITCHEN DEAL UNDER $25: Become an at-home barista with the Gourmia Iced Coffee Maker — $15 $25 (save $10)  BEST TOY DEAL UNDER $25: The Tytan Magnetic Learning Tiles (60-piece set) is designed to help children learn through play — $20 $39.99 (save $19.99)   The holidays are stressful . Between traveling, hosting get-togethers, visiting extended family, and decorating, finding perfect yet affordable gifts can be a challenge. Thankfully, we have Cyber Monday to help alleviate some of the pressure. From smart devices to kitchen gadgets, you can find a number of gift-worthy items on sale today.  Keep your wallet (and your giftees) happy with our top picks for Cyber Monday deals under $25. Best smart device deal under $25  Opens in a new tab Credit: Kasa Our pick: Kasa Smart

AWS announces Digital Sovereignty Pledge

Right on time for its annual post-Thanksgiving re:Invent festivities in Las Vegas, AWS last night announced its “AWS Digital Sovereignty Pledge” — and before you click away, let me just point out that this is definitely more important than the prosaic name implies. As nations across the globe introduce legislation that governs how and where businesses can keep data on their local users, the large clouds either have to offer attractive solutions or run the risk of having their customers move to local clouds. Microsoft, with Purview, and Google, with Dataplex, also offer data governance tools, but none of them have gone quite as far as AWS in making digital sovereignty a core pillar of their cloud strategy. Matt Garman, AWS’s senior vice president of Sales, Marketing and Global Services, notes that giving customers control over their data has always been a priority for AWS, but with constantly shifting and evolving legal requirements, managing all of this has become increasingly comple

The 10 best games of 2022, according to Time

Coming in at number 10 is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, a co-op brawler from Dotemu featuring side-scrolling action, a pixelated art style and voice work from the original cartoon actors. Shredder's revenge launched digitally on most major platforms, and Limited Run even did a collector's edition that's scheduled... from TechSpot https://ift.tt/1FhvraK via

Amazon's best deals on TVs ahead of Cyber Monday include The Frame and Fire TVs, of course

UPDATE: Nov. 27, 2022, 5:45 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect current TV deals for Cyber Monday 2022. BEST 55-INCH TV DEAL: The Amazon 55-inch 4K Fire TV is a great first 4K TV, especially when under $300 —  $329.99 $519.99 (save $190) BEST 65-INCH TV DEAL: The Samsung 65-inch S95B OLED TV has one of the biggest price slashes on a TV that Amazon is hosting this season — $1,797.99 $2,997.99 (save $1,200) BEST 75-INCH TV DEAL: The Samsung 75-inch The Frame QLED TV will be the centerpiece of the room whether it's on or not, now at record-low pricing —  $1,997.99 $2,997.99 (save $1,000) Amazon isn't exactly known for its Black Friday or Cyber Monday TV deals in the way that big box stores like Best Buy and Walmart are. But if you insist on making your TV upgrade through Amazon, there are still some gems scattered across the site despite Amazon's fluctuating stock and list prices. Mainly, you can count on Amazon to price match on a select

Cheap Chromebooks and gaming laptops are staples of Walmart's Cyber Monday sale

UPDATE: Nov. 27, 2022, 5:00 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include the latest discounted prices on Chromebooks at Walmart for Cyber Monday 2022. Let's just get this out of the way: You won't find any MacBooks on sale during Walmart's ongoing Cyber Week sale — that's Best Buy and Amazon 's territory. But what the big-box store lacks in Apple deals , it more than makes up for with dirt-cheap Chromebooks and heavily discounted gaming laptops. SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday deals are here earlier than ever before Case in point: The clear winners for Walmart so far include a $79 HP Chromebook , a $155 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook , this year's ASUS ROG Strix G15 , and the 2022 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro . You'll find those markdowns and more in our running list of the best Cyber Monday laptop deals at Walmart below. All newly added deals have been marked with a  ✨ . Anything with a strikeout was either sold out or no longer available at the sale price as of

2022 Game of the Year contender 'Elden Ring' is just $35 for Cyber Monday

SAVE $24.99: Elden Ring , the 2022 favorite for Game of the Year, just hit an all-time low price for Cyber Monday — just $35 at Walmart, $24.99 off the original price. December is meant for one thing and one thing only: Catching up on all the games you missed throughout the year because of content overload. And folks, 2022 was certainly a busy year for gamers. If you didn't stay in the loop, we're praying for you when you finally take a peek at your backlog. But, we can at least tell you where to start if you haven't already played it — Elden Ring . It's an easy contender for 2022's Game of the Year, and it's also on sale for Cyber Monday at its lowest price yet. Pick up a copy at Walmart and save $24.99 , just $35 for one of the greatest games ever made (and no, that's not hyperbole). SEE ALSO: The best Cyber Monday gaming deals on games, PC accessories, and more If you've ever enjoyed a FromSoftware game ( Dark Souls , Bloodborne , Sekiro ),

Cyber Monday deals are here earlier than ever before

UPDATE: Nov. 27, 2022, 10:15 a.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest and greatest Cyber Monday deals. Here's a brief overview: BEST TV DEAL: Amazon 65-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350) + free 3-month Apple TV+, 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, and 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions BEST STREAMING DEAL: Peacock Premium —  $0.99/month $4.99/month (save $48) for your first 12 months with code SAVEBIG BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL: iRobot Roomba j7 —  $349 $599.99 (save $250.99) BEST KITCHEN DEAL: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Deep Round Oven (5.25-quart) — $199.95 $249.95 (save $50) BEST AIRPODS DEAL: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) — $199.99 $249 (save $49.01) BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL: Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS, 45mm) — $309.99 $379 (save $119.01) BEST IPAD DEAL: 2021 Apple iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) — $399.99 $499 (save $99.01) BEST MACBOOK DEAL: 2022 Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049