At CES 2020, MSI has given its high-end and popular GS65gaming laptopa big refresh, adding power and performance to the notebook while retaining the laptop’s slim and sleek lines. The star of the show is the blazing-fast 300Hz refresh rate, 15.6-inch FHD display that will compete with the screen on theAsus Zephyrus from last year. The GS66’s all-black aesthetic is not unlike what we’ve seen on the competingRazer Blade. Compared to the prior-generation version, the build quality on this year’s model seems greatly improved....

While Google rolled out major updates to its lineup of Pixel devices at its Made By Google event, one thing seemed to slip through the cracks: An update to the company’s line of smart thermostats made by Nest, which received a high-fashion makeover. Three new finishes give you as much control over the look of your thermostat as it does the temperature of your home. The Nest Learning Thermostat will be available in mirror black, brass, and polished steel finishes, according to Google product blog The Keyword....

Microsoft isdetailing newresearch centered around the ongoing “reshuffle” to hybrid work. It is also showcasing solutions to help support the new normal for organizations where a mix of employees might work from both at home and in the office. New features for Teams, Outlook, and even LinkedIn and PowerPoint all fit in with those plans. Leading these features is a slight update toOutlook. As part of helping meeting organizers understand who will be at a meeting, the Outlook RSVP feature will let people specify whether they will attend meetings in person or remotely....

According to a new report from Economic Daily News,there is now additional confirmationthat Apple will release its 3rd-gen AirPods and redesigned MacBooks in the second half of this year. Multiple sources confirm that Apple still plans on launchingnew MacBooksand AirPods later this year, with increased shipment beginning from the third quarter of the year. Apple suppliers, such as Shin Zu Shing, are responsible for supplying bearings to the company for MacBooks and AirPods charging cases, and reportedly, they’re currently working with Apple to supply components for new products....

Summary OnePokémonfan has found a relatively fast way to acquire the shiny versions of every generation’s starter Pokémon. Eversince the series' second generation withPokémon Gold and Silver, which introduced a red Gyarados, players have been able to catch shinies, which are essentially color variants. While there’s no guarantee over stats, shinies do tend to have better Individual Values (IVs) on average, especially in earlier generations. One Redditor,Br8292, took to the r/PokemonScarletViolet Subreddit to share screenshots of each shiny starter Pokémon standing side-by-side, with each picture representing a different generation....

“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.“ Faux leather wraps, silver trim, and mechanical control dials bring a vintage look to some modern digital cameras — but those trends look like costume jewelry next to thePolaroid Originals OneStep 2. Designed after a 1970s era camera, the OneStep 2 both looks and shoots like a vintage Polaroid camera, spitting out the same instant film with that classic border....

Sam Raimi in talks to direct Spider-Man 4 — but there’s a catch Spider-Man 4 may see Sam Raimi return to direct another Spidey movie — but it’s not for the film fans would expect. Spider-Manfans have been itching to haveRaimiback in the director chair for another outing with everyone’s favorite neighborhood spider and their wishes may be fufilled sooner than they thought. According toWorld of Reel, Raimi is reportedly one of the contenders to direct Spider-Man 4, which is what fans have wanted for years… but it wouldn’t be another installment of Tobey Maguire’s trilogy — it would be for Tom Holland’s....

Summary There’s one keyLuke Skywalkerstory thatStar Warsmissed their chance to tell, but they can still do so again with Luke’s former student,Rey Skywalker. As the centralcharacter of the originalStar Warstrilogy, Luke’s storied life in the galaxy is packed full of important stories - but there’s one vast part of his lifetime that has yet to be fully documented in canon. This void, which stretches betweenReturn of the JediandStar Wars: The Force Awakensin theStar Warstimeline, details Luke’s most important character growth: his role as a Jedi Master....

Starfield players left in the dark as promised updates and features are MIA Starfield fans are growing frustrated with Bethesda’s lack of updates since the game’s release, with only one patch addressing a handful of issues. Bethesda’sStarfieldhas been quite the journey for players ever since its release in early September. While some players are freely exploring the game’s many planets, others are running into their fair share of bugs and issues....

Summary Although Shudder’sIn A Violent Natureis as great as Stephen King claims, the unconventional slasher is still struggling to connect with audiences. Horror legend Stephen King frequently takes to social media to recommend the latest movies and shows that he is watching. While the author has co-signed all manner of media over the years, unsurprisingly, he has a particularly developed taste for horror. King’s recommendations carry a lot of clout thanks to the author’s decades of success as a horror writer, but not all the movies and shows that he shouts out are ones adored by general audiences....

Engineers at Consumer Reports (CR) said this week they were able to “easily” trick Tesla’s Autopilot system into thinking someone was in the driver’s seat, meaning the car could be driven without anyone behind the wheel. CR engineers performed the demonstration on a private road using a Tesla Model Y vehicle. The non-profit consumer organization said it decided to conduct the test after hearing aboutSaturday’s fatal crash in Spring, Texas, involving a Tesla Model S that apparently had no one behind the wheel....

Summary Peace has returned to Tempest inThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and preparations are in full swing for the grand festival which will announce Demon Lord Rimuru’s existence to the world. Episode 13 will see the reappearance of a certain fairy-like Demon Lord, and her contributions to the festival will certainly be dazzling. Rimuru spent a lot of time in this episode speaking with people about his plans, chief among them the merchant Mjöllmile....

We’re in the thick of many greatMemorial Day saleswhich means that the 2020 summer shopping season has officially begun. Seasonal sales events like these are the perfect opportunity to enjoy nice discounts on pricey stuff like home appliances and computers — we likely won’t see bargains like these again until July 4 andPrime Day 2020— and the Home Depot Memorial Day sale is worth checking out if you’re shopping for some new electronics....