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Long-time foes Manchester United and Liverpool will meet in the FA Cup for the 19th time today, this one offering a semifinal berth for the winner. The Red Devils are attempting to reach the semis in consecutive campaigns for the first time since 2005, while Liverpool are looking to keep alive their quest for four trophies this season. This one is kicking off soon, at 11:30 a.m. ET, and will stream exclusively onESPN+in the United States....

Nintendo is facing a new lawsuit over its previous implementation of microtransactions in the mobile gameMario Kart Tour. Mario Kart Tourfirst launched on iOS and Android in 2019 and used to have a loot box-like system where players could spend real money to activate Spotlight Pipes, which had undisclosed odds of granting players useful items and upgrades. Nintendo removed Spotlight Pipes fromMario Kart Tourin aSeptember 2022 update, butAxios reportsthat a new class-action lawsuit has been filed against Nintendo over its previous implementation of them in the game....

Convention season is winding down, but it’s not over quite yet. This weekend, the final big show of the year,New York Comic Con, takes over the Javits Center in New York to usher in fall with one last geeky hurrah. While New York Comic Con tends to be focused more on actual comics thanSan Diego’s Comic-Con InternationalandDisney’s D23, the convention still has plenty of panels devoted to TV shows and movies....

Nintendo reveals new game console & it’s not the Switch 2 Nintendo has just revealed a new game console, but it’s not the Switch 2. Instead, it’s a Game Boy collab with Lego. As Nintendo’s announcement of the Switch 2 seemingly gets closer, many are eagerly awaiting the reveal. Various leaksshowing off the alleged design of the next-gen consolehave surfaced, revealing new joycons that attach to the side of the console with magnets and an overall bigger handheld....

Roughly one full year after its 8.5 million series A round in 2013, on-demand grocery delivery startupInstacarthas just concluded a massive $44 million series B funding round led by Andreesen Horowitz. This fresh infusion of cash will reportedly help the burgeoning company make its services available in every city in the United States. If you’re unfamiliar with it, Instacart works pretty much exactly how you’d expect a card-carrying grocery delivery startup to work....

Pokemon Go Mega Steelix Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters Mega Steelix is returning to Raids in Pokemon Go, but it won’t be easy to beat, so knowing its weaknesses and bringing the best counters into battle is key to success. Mega Steelix is among the many Mega Evolutions available in the mobile game, in addition to ‘mons likeMega Garchomp, Mega Gardevoir, and Mega Diancie. However, Pokemon Go is still missing several forms, such as Mega Sharpedo and Mega Camerupt....

Sometimes, convenience isn’t getting somethingdelivered– it’s getting something ready for pickup. Postmates understands this notion, and now, the on-demand delivery startup is expanding its offerings by giving customers the option to order certainitems for pickup. For all those times when you don’t want to worry about beating the delivery person home or just aren’t entirely sure of when you’ll be able to retrieve that package from your front door, this offers the perfect alternative....

Samsung boosts repair program with 50 new devices including TVs & phones As concern about e-waste and right to repair mounts, Samsung has bowed to pressure and expanded the scope of its self-repair program. Many years ago, it was expected that if a household electronic device such as a television or radio developed a fault, you could take it to a repair shop or even attempt to repair it yourself. Over the decades, many companies have closed off avenues for consumers to fix their own devices, butSamsungis taking steps to reverse this trend with the expansion of its self-repair program....

“Why you may 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.“ Editor’s note:TheSamsung Galaxy S23andGalaxy S23 Ultraare now official, so you may want to hold off … The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is certainly the odd phone out of the Galaxy family. The base-levelS22is an attractive option if you’re looking to save a bit of cash, while the high-end ultra has all the bells and whistles for the big spenders....

Samsung’s latest flagship is here! TheSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultrais undoubtedly a stunning phone, with the largest display of any Samsung Galaxy device to date, the latest Snapdragon processor, and an impressive spec sheet. TheS24 Ultrawas released at the end of January 2024, meaning it’s not even a year old yet. It remains a solid option, packing many of the same specs as the S25 Ultra, for a great price. How do these two devices compare to one another, and if you’re already the proud owner of a Galaxy S24 Ultra, is it worth upgrading to the S25 Ultra?...

Skullcandy, well-known for its range of affordable and colorful headphones andearbuds, is throwing its hat into the compactBluetooth speakerring with a new lineup of waterproof speakers that boast some impressive battery life and that range in price from just $30 to $80. With summer in full swing, Skullcandy’s got eyes on poolside parties and camping trips with its first attempt at the price-conscious Bluetooth speaker crowd that includes five new cleverly-named devices that start with the basic Ounce ($30) and Kilo ($40) models before moving into the slightly more feature-rich Terrain Mini ($40), Terrain ($60), and the biggest in the line, the Terrain XL ($80)....

Slackwent down worldwide for roughly an hour Tuesday evening, leaving companies scrambling to communicate right at the end of the U.S. workday. The chat app went down around 4:53 p.m. PT on Tuesday,according to Slack’s Status page. Service began to come back about an hour later, around 5:50 p.m. “Users have reportedgeneral performance issuessuch as message sending failures and timeouts,” Slack wrote. “We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and will provide an update shortly....

The past few years have seen the demand for electric bikes grow from a niche market intothe hottest trend in cycling. Over that time, we’ve also seen an overwhelming number of new models hit the market, from both traditional bike manufacturers and completely new companies. As a result, it has become increasingly more difficult for new e-bike models to stand out in the crowded field. Nowadays, if you want to grab the attention of potential customers, you need to offer something that provides good performance and range at an affordable price....