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HyperX’s first open-back gaming headset brings the bass
HyperX has launched the Cloud Alpha Air, its first open-back gaming headset, priced at $150. The move addresses a common trade-off with open-back designs, which typically sacrifice bass response for a more spacious soundstage, by pairing plush earpads with a “Bass Tube” intended to preserve strong low-end audio for effects like footsteps and explosions. In…
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Dave Bautista confirmed as Kratos for Amazon’s God of War series
Dave Bautista has now been officially confirmed as Kratos in Amazon Prime Video’s live-action “God of War” series, closing out a recasting saga that began when original star Ryan Hurst was injured on set. Hurst, announced for the role in January 2026, tore a bicep in June requiring surgery that threatened to push the show’s…
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3 Country Songs From the 1980s That Will Actually Make You Smarter
This is a light “listicle” from American Songwriter picking out three country songs from the 1980s that the author argues offer emotional or relational insight rather than just entertainment. It frames music as a teaching tool, presenting each track as illustrating a different lesson about love, connection or heartbreak. The piece is opinion-driven and nostalgic…
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When Chino Moreno played a concert 400ft inside a volcano in 2017
One for the books. The post When Chino Moreno played a concert 400ft inside a volcano in 2017 first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Mortal Shell 2’s first balance patch makes its in-game economy a lot more lenient and nerfs some enemies and bosses for a smoother ride
Mortal Shell 2 developer Cold Symmetry has released the Soulslike’s first balance patch on the day of launch, easing the in-game economy and toning down some enemies and bosses for a gentler experience. The update responds to early player feedback, adjusting resource costs and drop rates so progression feels less punishing without overhauling the core…
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If PS6 and Xbox Project Helix are $1,000, 5-year sales could be 40% worse than the PS5 generation, analyst says
An analyst has warned that if Sony’s next PlayStation and Microsoft’s reported Xbox Project Helix launch at $1,000, their sales over five years could be around 40% lower than those of the PS5 generation. The assessment highlights the risk that sharply higher console prices could reduce the mainstream audience for new hardware. The forecast is…
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The Hollies Officially Call It Quits, as Last Two Members of Classic 1960s Lineup Retire After Being in Band for 63 Years
The Hollies have ended their touring career after 63 years, following the retirement of guitarist Tony Hicks and drummer Bobby Elliott, the last two members of the band’s classic 1960s line-up. Hicks, 80, stepped away for health reasons, and Elliott, 84, chose to retire alongside him out of solidarity. Their departure closes the book on…
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Apple Music will reportedly label any AI-made tracks later this year
Apple is reportedly developing a “Made With AI” label for Apple Music, according to Variety, which would require tracks to be tagged if a significant portion of their content was created using generative AI. The move would formalise and strengthen Apple’s existing approach to AI transparency, addressing growing concern across the music industry about undisclosed…
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Hayden Christensen wants to get the Star Wars prequel band “back together” and make a live-action Clone Wars show with Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson
Actor Hayden Christensen has said he would like to reunite the cast of the Star Wars prequel trilogy for a live-action television adaptation of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, expressing hope that Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson would return alongside him. Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in the prequels and reprised the role in…