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Fans of Qobuz, the France-basedsubscription music servicethat specializes inlossless,hi-res audio, now have a new way of streaming their favorite tracks to their favorite devices. Qobuz Connect has been added to the company’s iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows apps, letting them control compatible streaming speakers and components from a big list of hi-fi brands. Most folks will recognize names like Denon and Marantz — every device made by these brands that work with the HEOS streaming software are now Qobuz Connect compatible — but the list also includes niche hi-fi players, such as Rotel, Nagra, HiFi Rose, Lindemann, Wiim, and Volumio....

Robot vacuumshave improved dramatically over the years. Their suction power has exponentially increased despite their tiny bodies, and they’re now made even more advanced that you can control them through your phone or voice command. Robot vacuums haven’t gone as completely mainstream as regular vacuums because of their relatively high cost, but thanks to Ecovacs andShark, you can now have your very own state-of-the-art robot vac for a lot less money....

Shiny Legendary fail has Pokemon players checking their held items There are many reasons that a player might fail aShinyencounter, but it’s pretty rare for the cause of a fail to be the player’s very own held items. Sadly, however, that is exactly what happened to one Shiny-hunting Trainer as shared in aReddit post. The post contains a video where they reveal an encounter with a ShinyTerrakioninPokemon Sword and Shield, but after sending out a Hatterene, things go awry....

Summary TheStar Warsfranchise’s very first image of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala together was created in 1993, six years before both would appear in the prequel trilogy.Return of the Jediended theStar Warsoriginal trilogy with a succinct explanation of Darth Vader’s tragic backstory, a mention of Padmé Amidala, and a glimpse at the good man that Anakin Skywalker once was, via hisForce ghost. While the live-action movies would not delve into the histories of Anakin and Padmé until 1999, non-movie materials would provide early looks at the two pivotal characters....

Superman box office updates & how much it’s made so far There has been a lot of discussion about howJames Gunn’s Supermanperformed at the box office over its opening weekend – and, more specifically, how it compares to Man of Steel. After Green Lantern bombed with critics and fans,Zack Snyderwas tapped to start theDCEUwith a realistic, gritty take on Superman: Man of Steel. It was a moderate yet polarizing success, grossing $670 million worldwide and earning a 57% score on Rotten Tomatoes....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Following an explosion in smart home security cameras over the last few years, the likes ofNest,Netgear,Ring, and others have quickly secured a healthy chunk of a market previously dominated by traditional CCTV manufacturers. These new, compact systems are a world away from the clunky, hard-wired and expensive systems of yesteryear, so it’s no surprise to see consumers buying them in droves....

Summary AlthoughLegends established a long, detailed history of the Sith dating back thousands of years, thus far, little is known about the origins of the Sith inStar Warscanon.When Disney boughtStar Warsfrom George Lucas in 2012,theStar Warstimelinewas significantly altered. Along with major changes to the events following the originalStar Warstrilogy, the relegation of so many stories to Legends meant that a considerable amount ofStar Warslore was done away with. The Sith comprised one major group affected by this change....

Throughout his career as a movie star,Dwayne Johnsonhas made several movies that are likely to live on his personal Mount Rushmore. WhileMoana 2is a big hit, that’s more due to the Disney animation than the presence of the one-time wrestler. Early in his movie star days, though, he made a little-seen thriller calledFasterthat’s more worthy of your attention than you might expect. The movie tells the story of a man who gets out of jail after 10 years and decides to take vengeance on all the people he holds responsible for his brother’s death....

Coming to the MotorTrend streaming app in the spring of 2020 will be the newest incarnation ofTop GearAmerica. Previous attempts at capturing the lightning in a bottle that is the dream team of Clarkson, Hammond, and May have fallen flat on American viewers, though the last attempt, featuring all-around fast guy Tanner Foust, did last four seasons. MotorTrend made the announcementvia its website on Tuesday, December 3. “After an exhaustive search, we’re proud to announce the hosts ofTop Gear America, coming exclusively to the MotorTrend app in spring 2020: Dax Shepard, Rob Corddry, and Jethro Bovingdon....

Akira Kurosawa’s filmsare, without any exaggeration, iconic. His style is easily recognizable, and the way that he directed movies has gone on to influence cinema long after his death in 1998. Games have even taken inspiration from Kurosawa, with the most obvious beingGhost of Tsushima, which has its own visual mode named after the director that drenches its otherwise vibrant, colorful world in grainy black and white. Trek to Yomi, the latest game from Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital (which is also publishingWeird West, an upcoming cowboy-themed RPG), is taking even more inspiration from Kurosawa thanGhost of Tsushimadid....

What even is sign stealing in Untold: Sign Stealer? Untold: Sign Stealer on Netflix dives into the controversy surrounding former Michigan Wolverines staffer Connor Stalions, but if you’re not a football fan, you’re probably wondering what sign stealing actually means. It’s a fair question, especially since thestreaming service’sUntold series appeals to the widertrue crimecommunity, focusing on wild stories from the world of sports. Last year, we had episodes on Jake Paul,Johnny Manziel (aka Johnny Football), andVictor Conte, while Season 4 has featured the release of Untold: The Murder of Air McNair....

YouTube said that it removed more than 30,000 videos last month that contained hate speech content. In ablog postpublished on Tuesday, September 3, the video platform also announced it plans to update its current harassment policy, which will represent a “fundamental shift in our policies.” “We’ve been removing harmful content since YouTube started, but our investment in this work has accelerated in recent years,” YouTube said. “Because of this ongoing work, over the last 18 months we’ve reduced views on videos that are later removed for violating our policies by 80%, and we’re continuously working to reduce this number further....

Summary Warning: contains spoilers forBirds of Prey#10! There is a new and unexplored dimension in theDCUniverse, called “The Wardrobe”–and thisNarnia-esque realm is a serious reality-warping threat. In the current arc ofBirds of Prey, the team is traveling through a mysterious dimension, one that rearranges reality according to those residing in it. While this may sound ideal, issue 10 shows the Wardrobe to be anything but peaceful. Birds of Prey#10 is written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Robbi Rodriguez and Gavin Guidry....