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Producers slam Hollywood demand for ‘cheap’ anime after Star Wars & Lord of the Rings adaptations Hollywood franchises such asStar Wars,Lord of the Rings, andJohn Wickhave been jumping on the anime trend, but producers at Japanese studio CoMix Wave Films have criticized attitudes towards the artform as demand continues to rise. Anime first exploded in the West in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, when shows likeOne Piece,Naruto, andDragon Ball Zbecame after-school staples....

The introductory prices — $10 a month for Showtime with the advertising-supported version of Paramount+ and $13 a month for Showtime with the ad-free version of Pararmount+ — are apparently available for a limited time (though nobody is saying how long). Showtime, of course, has no advertising, and you should note that the ad-free subscription to Paramount+ includes a stream of your local CBS affiliate, plus the ability to watch shows and movies offline, as well as in 4K resolution and in HDR....

Sony WI-1000XM2 Wireless Noise Canceling In-ear HeadphonesDigital Trends Good news for sporty audio lovers: At IFA 2019, Sony announced it will be expanding its range of noise-canceling headphones. As well as the true wirelessWF-1000XM3sand the beloved over-earWH-1000XM3s, Sony is releasing an updated version of their wireless model with noise-canceling technology called the WI-1000XM2. The WI-1000XM2s use a similar approach to noise cancellation as the other products in the line, but they boast a new QN1 noise-canceling processor that Sony says has “best-in-class signal-to-noise ratio” and low distortion, making it ideal for portable devices....

Star Wars: Squadrons, which puts players intothe cockpit of a Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire ship,will make up for the lack of films when the game hits consoles in October. The game expands the dogfighting gameplay fromBattlefront II‘s space battles by emphasizing on building an authentic first-person experience based on the ships’ differences. Here’s everything we know so far aboutStar Wars: Squadrons. How can I play Star Wars: Squadrons? Star Wars: Squadronsreleases on October 2 at $40 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC and supports cross-play....

TheTales ofseries has slowly been growing in popularity over time, but the newest entry,Tales of Arise,has caught the eye of mainstream gamers. Thanks to a higher budget, this new JRPG from Bandai Namco has striking visuals, flashy combat, and a wealth of content and systems to sink your teeth into. Similar to the Final Fantasy games, most Tales games are stand-alone experiences. That makesTales of Arisea perfect place for anyone interested in the series to jump in and see what makes this series so unique....

If there’s something that comic book fans and movie studios can agree on, it’s that we’d all like to put 2023 in our rearview mirror. With the exceptions ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3andSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, almost every comic book movie failed or severely underperformed this year. Even DC’sAquaman and the Lost Kingdomopened to dismal numbers last weekend, which is why it’s probably a good thing that 2024 only has two major comic book movies on the horizon....

Gaming can be an expensive hobby, and it’s easy to spend $1,000 or even $2,000 on ahigh-end gaming PC or laptop. However, you don’t need to spend that much to get a quality gaming experience anymore. Depending on what you want to play, you’re able to actually have a decent gaming device for less than $500. Don’t expect to playCyberpunk 2077at 4K, but indie titles and older games will run fine on most modern devices regardless of how much you spend....

I test all kinds of audio gear around the year, and every time someone asks me about AirPods, I religiously suggest a few alternatives. It’s not because the AirPods are bad. Far from it, actually. It’s just that they are a little too pricey for what they offer, especially when it comes to the Pro model. While they excel at noise cancellation and transparency, they can’t quite deliver the kind of rich audio when pitted against the likes of Sony’s WF-1000 and Sennheiser’s Momentum series earbuds....

If the all-black, minimalistLeica Qwas just too garish for you — with its brazen red dot logo and all — fret not, Leica has you covered withthe new Q-P. Although internally identical to the Q, including the same 24-megapixel full-frame sensor and fixed 28mm f/1.7 lens, the camera’s exterior has been coated in a new matte-black paint for the ultimate in unobtrusiveness — and that pesky red dot is nowhere to be found, the job of branding having been relinquished to an exquisitely engraved “Leica” script on the top plate....

Put this case on, and you’ll get better battery life from your iPhone. How’s that for a benefit? There’s also no extra battery involved, no massive bulky pack to carry around, and actually no need to change anything about your device at all. It’s called theNanocaseand it’s very unusual. It is the world’s first to usegraphene — a material with many benefits, one being the ability to conduct heat 10 times more efficiently than copper, which improves heat dissipation, and therefore extends battery life by up to 20 percent....

The Discover Samsung Summer Sale is up and running, so now’s an excellent time to take a look at the availableSamsung Galaxy deals. If you’re thinking about buying a new laptop, you may want to consider the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro, which is $300 off as part of this sale, bringing its price down from $1,350 to $1,050. The discount is scheduled to last until June 8, but we highly recommend completing your purchase as soon as possible as stocks may not last until the sale’s final minute....

TikTok star KingBeardX dies at age 47 Popular TikToker KingBeardX, real name John Crawley, has passed away at age 47. The TikToker, who had over 2.5 million followers on the short-form video platform, had grown in popularity following his comedic videos where he would regularly mock food trends and how people ate their meals. Crawley had been taken to hospital on August 4 with respiratory issues. As per the GoFundMe that had been set up for him, the TikToker was taken into intensive care as he’d stopped breathing....

Valorant patch notes 10.00: New agent Tejo, map pool change, FLEX cosmetics Valorant’s patch 10.00 is headlined by the debut of Tejo, a new Initiator from Colombia, changes to the map pool, and the new FLEX cosmetics. There are also lots of bug fixes, so check out the full patch notes below. AgentTejo arrives on January 8, with his abilitiesincluding a sticky grenade, stealth drone, guided missiles, and a tactical strike....