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The world of budget MIDI keyboards is competitive to say the least. There are countless companies cranking out keyboards under $300, ranging in size from 25 keys to 88 keys. There are mini controllers for tossing into a bag. Controllers with tightly integrated software for simplifying sound design. Keyboards with MPC-style drum pads. Honestly, it’s … Read more
Instagram is introducing the ability for users to share their locations with their friends via DMs (direct messages), the company announced on Monday. The feature indicates that the Meta-owned social network is looking to challenge services like Apple’s Find My and Snapchat’s Snap Map, both of which are popular ways for users to see their … Read more
The collaboration of The Oatmeal cartoonist Matt Inman and video game designer Elan Lee has been a fruitful one. And I recently caught up with Lee at our GamesBeat Next 2024 event to talk about the journey they have taken with Exploding Kittens. This wacky entertainment franchise started as a card game, with a concept so wacky … Read more
Robot vacuums can help automate a chore you may loathe doing yourself. And even if you don’t mind vacuuming regularly, it’s undeniable that it takes time out of your day that you could be using for other things. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday time period is a great time to look for one of … Read more
I’ve tested and used lots of different tablets over the years, but I’ve never fit one into my daily life. I either use my phone or step up to my laptop when I need a bigger screen or a keyboard for faster typing. However, since I regularly commute by train for work, having a device … Read more
Surely this is a typo, right? A brand-new HD Smart TV on sale for only $70? We checked — it’s legit, and it’s part of Best Buy’s Black Friday sale event happening right now. The Insignia 32″ Class F20 Series LED HD Smart Fire TV is, in fact, just $70 after a $60 price drop. … Read more
It’s well known that golf isn’t the most sustainable game, using plenty of resources to create sculpted greens and a lovely landscape to explore. That doesn’t mean you can’t lean toward more environmentally friendly ways to play. In my Pacific Northwest home region, where the rain is aplenty, we have several courses that target sustainable … Read more
California is committed to zero-emission vehicles, even if the federal mood shifts. The state’s governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said Monday that if the incoming Trump administration cuts the $7,500 EV tax credit, he will propose rebates for eligible residents who buy electric vehicles. “We’re not turning back on a clean transportation future – we’re … Read more
Barrier Four has come up with a new kind of Roblox game: An animated show on Netflix that has a playable scene where the show turns into a video game. It’s called “playable media.” It’s like a TV show or movie that’s playable, and Barrier Four is starting with games based on the Cobra Kai … Read more
November is in full swing, which means Black Friday is right around the corner. But the days in which you had to wait for Black Friday proper to get good deals have long been behind us. The holiday shopping season is effectively the entire month of November now, with early Black Friday deals already popping … Read more