Audiobook fans will want to check out Amazon's limited-time deal for Audible Premium Plus, which discounts the service to just $0.99 per month for three months for new users, which is a huge drop compared to its usual $14.95/month price. An Audible Premium Plus subscription is a great choice for audiobook listeners, as it offers a monthly Audible store credit you can use to purchase and keep any audiobook. In other words, this deal is getting you three audiobooks to keep forever for just $3. Sign up for Audible Audible Premium Plus also includes a rotating library of audiobooks to stream at no additional cost and lets members buy additional monthly audiobook credits for $15, which can save you quite a bit compared to many of the full-price audiobooks in the Audible store.If you decide to sign up, keep in mind that your subscription will automatically renew at the standard rate of $14.95 per month after the promotional period ends. That said, Audible lets you cancel your membership anytime.Continue Reading at GameSpot

The Walking Dead: Dead City, the franchise's second-best spin-off 2022 finale, has dropped the first full-length trailer for Season 2. A delightfully bashful premiere season has left fans anxious for two yearsspliced by two seasons of Daryl Dixon and the strongest post-TWD spin-off thus far, The Ones Who Liveso seeing this concrete step towards Dead City Season 2's release is exciting for those craving more Maggie, Nega, New York City post-apocalyptic power struggles, and an upgraded Lucille.

It seems as though not as many PlayStation Plus subscribers were as interested in the March 2025 free games as they were in the February 2025 lineup. PlayStation Plus subscribers, regardless of tier, are treated to a fresh batch of free games at the beginning of every month. The free games vary wildly in genre, budget, and popularity, which makes it difficult to predict what's going to be free from one month to the next.

The standalone prequel to The New Order, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, is currently free for Amazon Prime subscribers through April 21. While not as narratively complex as The New Order or The New Colossus, The Old Blood still delivers plenty of brutal, fast-paced combat. Typically, free games on Amazon Prime are only available for PC, but Xbox players can also get a free code for The Old Blood. All you need to add the game to your library is a valid Amazon Prime subscription, and unlike Game Pass or PlayStation Plus, you wont lose access if you stop being a member.Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is only the most recent addition to the catalog of titles available to Prime members for free. Below, youll find some of the other games you can make a permanent part of your collection, but they wont be available forever, so weve added expiration dates next to each title.Hardspace: Shipbreaker (leaves Apr. 13)Wrangle yourself around derelict spacecraft in zero gravity and break them down for parts without hurting yourself in Hardspace: Shipbreaker. An oddly cozy and satisfying experience, Shipbreaker is also one of the few games that accurately depicts the struggles of forming a labor union and collective action. Yes, Your Grace (leaves Apr. 2)A game that will cause you to second guess every decision, Yes, Your Grace, is a strange combination of kingdom management and point-and-click adventure. As the king, its your job to protect your family and keep your subjects happy. Unfortunately, youll rarely have enough time or resources to satisfy everyone, and every choice you make will have repercussions.Deus Ex: Human Revolution (leaves Apr. 2)Deus Ex: Human Revolution re-introduced us to the cyberpunk immersive sim universe of Deus Ex in 2011 with rich environments, an awesome soundtrack, and a fantastic performance from Elias Toufexis as protagonist Alex Jensen. Human Revolution gives you the option to hack, shoot, or sneak your way through virtually any scenario. This version of the game is the 2013 Directors Cut, which includes all of the post-launch DLC and overhauled boss battles.Bioshock Infinite (leaves May 7)The most recent addition to Bioshock franchise might be a little heavy-handed in its delivery, but Bioshock: Infinite is still visually stunning and features excellent voice performances from Troy Baker and Courtnee Draper. This version of Bioshock: Infinite also includes the two-part Burial at Sea DLC and the rest of the games post-launch content.Bioshock 2: Remastered (leaves Apr. 9)The remastered version of Bioshock 2 improved on the original underwater FPS by adding 4K support, higher resolution textures, models, and art. This version of the game also includes the Minervas Den and Protector Trials DLC for a definitive experience. The Talos Principle: Gold Edition (leaves May 6)The Talos Principle: Gold Edition is what happens when youtake the puzzle room structure ofPortaland stretch it by introducing increasingly complex mechanics. However, unlikePortal, The Talos Principleuses a more non-linear approach, allowing you to divert to different rooms if a single puzzle proves too difficult.

Its rare to find peace and comfort in a FromSoftware game. The studio is known for its harsh, relentlessly challenging games awash in death and despair. There are areas of respite in Demons Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring, but few of those games quiet places match the serenity and hominess of Majula, the hub of Dark Souls 2.Majula is a seaside settlement set during a permanent sunrise. While other locations in Dark Souls 2 cycle through day and night, Majula is always partly sunny. That helps it stand apart from other FromSoft hub worlds, like the dark and dreary Firelink Shrines that serve a similar purpose in Dark Souls and Dark Souls 3. Majula is even home to a friendly talking cat named Sweet Shalquoir, a jewelry seller who is a bit sassy, but certainly more pleasant than your typical Dark Souls character.This week on Polygon, were looking at games that feel like vacations for your brain in a package were calling Retreat Week.The hub is otherwise populated by the Emerald Herald, the typical FromSoftware maiden, and a couple of other NPCs of varying agreeability. A small passel of pigs also resides in Majula, and theyll leave you unbothered if you respect their space. Barring a few skeletons in a nearby pit and a corpse hanging in a well, Majula is a peaceful place. Its in a state of disrepair, but is unusually cozy for a Dark Souls environment.Majula is beloved by Dark Souls fans. It has even been modded into Elden Ring as a replacement for that games hub, the Roundtable Hold, and lavishly remade in Unreal Engine 5 by one of its many appreciators.On YouTube, there are numerous videos dedicated to the peaceful ambiance of Majula. You can spend up to 10 hours relaxing there, imagining yourself sitting by its bonfire and soaking in the scenery. (For added authenticity, you can even enjoy Majulas setting with the clink of Blacksmith Lenigrasts hammer.)Fans of Majula arent shy about sharing their enthusiasm for the hub area on YouTube, often sharing personal stories about why the seaside town helps calm them down and in some cases puts them to sleep.Sometimes when I dont know what to do, when Im stressed or confused, I just play [Dark Souls 2] and stay in Majula, wrote one viewer of a 10-hour Majula loop video. Just hearing the sound of waves, seagulls and sometimes the clink-clank from [the] blacksmith. That is so comfortable. Its my safe place to think, rest and take the courage to move on in my life.As corny as it sounds, I always play DS2 whenever something terrible happens in my life, wrote another fan. The deaths of my best friend and my father were both absolutely devastating. When I couldnt relax my mind or sleep, Id stomp across Drangleic, kill some bosses, then afk in Majula once I finally started to feel tired enough to sleep.Added another, Years of disease have made my body painful to live in. I found this video recently. I come here, to Majula, while I do exercises that may lead to a more free future for my body, mind, and soul from the tyranny of pain. This is a special place of rest and hope for me.One of the main reasons for Majulas soothing sense of place is its theme, composed by longtime FromSoftware collaborator Motoi Sakuraba. Unlike the funereal and mournful themes for Firelink Shrine in other Dark Souls games, Sakurabas Majula theme is bright and open, said Kirk Hamilton, host of the Strong Songs music podcast and a longtime Dark Souls fan, in an interview with Polygon.Its a really lovely motif that just [has] a completely different musical lineage than most of the stuff in Dark Souls certainly different than Firelink Shrine, Hamilton said. The harps are this huge part of it. Its these harps that are really tinkly then there are all these bells and harp strings and chords, and its moving in this really impressionistic way. It sounds like Debussy.Sakurabas theme feels highly intentional, Hamilton noted, in an effort to properly match its location. A lot of this is tied to the space itself; [Firelink Shrine] is misty and kind of dark and a little bit claustrophobic, Hamilton said. If you compare the sound to Majula, where the sun is visible and theres this kind of horizon, this feeling of openness, the music totally lines up with the visual. Theres a reason that when you go to YouTube to listen to Majula, its always a screenshot of that [sunrise].Dark Souls 2 is often thought of as the black sheep of the extended Soulsborne series of games by FromSoftware, though it certainly has its staunch defenders. But even Dark Souls 2s many critics seem to agree on one thing: Majulas atmosphere gives the game a beautiful, emotional core.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.The Pixel Tablet didn't do too well for Google when it came out in 2023, costing more than the entry-level iPad but not offering a better experience. But with its current price of $279 (originally $399) for the 128GB storage and 8GB RAM version, it's matching its lowest Black Friday price, according to price tracking tools. This makes the tablet perhaps what it should've been in the beginning, a very well-priced Android tablet-smart display hybrid. Google Pixel Tablet 128 GB $279.00 at Amazon $399.00 Save $120.00 Get Deal Get Deal $279.00 at Amazon $399.00 Save $120.00 The ideal user for the Pixel Tablet is a person who wants a mid-range Android tablet that can also use a smart display for widgets or display photos when not in use. The smart display is meant to be used with the speaker dock, which you can get right now for $399 (originally $499). It charges the tablet, works as a stand, and packs a powerful sound.The 11-inch display has 2,560 by 1,600 pixels with a 60Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of 267ppi. It can also get bright with 500 nits of peak brightness, giving the best screen and video quality on any of the Pixel tablets or smart displays. Either version you get will come with 8GB of RAM, which for a tablet is acceptable. You can choose how much internal storage to get, starting with 128GB. As far as battery, PCMag found during their review the tablet reached five hours and 25 minutes at full brightness playing HD videos. The front and rear cameras are the same: Both capture 8MP pictures, have an 84-degree field of view, and record 1080p video at 30fps.The Pixel Tablet is a tablet first and a smart display second. Google optimized many popular apps to work well on it as a tablet. Like most Pixel devices, Google says it will provide a minimum of five years of security updates and the base.

Gone are the days of blaming an entire generation's money problems on avocado toast. In fact, the stereotype of "millennial money problems" may not be quite what it seems in the first palce. Millennial wealth in the U.S. has nearly quadrupled since 2019, according to Federal Reserve data.And yet, time and time again, millennials report feeling financially insecure. This disconnect between numerical wealth and actual financial wellbeing has been termed "phantom wealthmoney that exists in theory, but it doesn't translate to a sense of security or freedom in daily life. Here's why millennials might still be feeling financially vulnerable, and how you can regain a sense of control with your own finances.What is "phantom wealth"You might have a substantial 401(k) balance, equity in your home, or a six-figure salary, yet still experience anxiety about your finances. The typical markers of wealthproperty, retirement accounts, investmentscan create an illusion of financial security that quickly evaporates when faced with monthly budget realities, debt obligations, and lifestyle expectations. Several factors contribute to this phenomenon:Illiquid assets: Much of your net worth may be tied up in retirement accounts, home equity, or other investments that aren't readily accessible without penalties or major life changes.High fixed expenses: Mortgages, car payments, student loans, and other recurring obligations can consume a surprising portion of even substantial incomes.Lifestyle inflation: As income increases, spending habits often expand to match, creating a perpetual feeling of financial constraint regardless of salary.Regional cost-of-living: A $150,000 salary might provide abundant comfort in some areas while barely covering necessities in high-cost cities.Future uncertainty: Concerns about inflation, market volatility, and potential economic downturns can undermine confidence in even substantial financial resources.What it comes down to is that feeling financial secure is about the ability to spend less than you make (even if you make a lot). When your lifestyle requires less than your income produces, you gain breathing room in your monthly budget, the capacity to handle unexpected expenses, and freedom from the anxiety of living on the financial edge. So, even if millennials have made remarkable gains the past few years, the sensation of "phantom" wealth is pretty justified.How to feel real financial securityThe first step toward converting phantom wealth into genuine financial wellbeing is understanding your current reality. I highly recommend conducting an audit on yourselfyou might be surprised to discover where your money actually flows.Track your cash flowStart by reviewing three months of spending across all accounts. Categorize expenses and identify patterns without judgment. This sort of baseline awareness is essential before you can make meaningful changes.Fixed recurring expenses create the most significant drain on cash flow. Examine your:Housing costs (mortgage/rent, property taxes, insurance)Vehicle expenses (payments, insurance, maintenance)Subscription services and membershipsInsurance premiumsDebt paymentsEven small reductions in these categories can substantially improve monthly cash flow and create more financial flexibility.Create deliberate spending prioritiesRather than attempting to budget every dollar, focus on intentionality. Ask yourself:Does this expense align with my core values?Will this purchase provide lasting satisfaction?Am I spending on this out of habit, social pressure, or genuine desire?The goal isn't necessarily minimalism but mindfulness about where your money goes.Bulk up your rainy day fundWhile retirement accounts and home equity are important, having accessible cash provides immediate financial security. Aim to build:An emergency fund covering around six months of essential expensesA separate opportunity fund for potential investments or major purchasesCash reserves for expected large expenses within the next 1-3 yearsThese liquid assets transform theoretical wealth into practical financial freedom.Develop a long-term financial roadmapSo much insecurity comes from simply not understanding where your finances stand now or what your plan is for the future. Create a simple but specific plan addressing:Your target retirement age and lifestyleMajor financial milestones (education funding, home purchases, etc.)Income diversification strategiesTax optimization approachesEstate planning considerationsRevisit this plan annually and adjust as circumstances change. Perhaps the most important aspect of addressing phantom wealth isn't in chasing ever-higher income or investment returns, but in creating sustainable financial habits that allow you to consistently live well within your means while steadily building true wealth. By focusing on cash flow management, intentional spending, and building liquid reserves, you can ignore the headlines and regain a sense of practical financial wellbeing.

Because of sanctions that will prevent Huaweis latest foldable from going on sale in the US, many folks who are interested in the handset will never lay eyes on it in person. Still, you might want to get a load of this oddity.The Pura X should maybe have a wide load warning that pops up on the back once its opened up. Per CNBC, the 6.3-inch display has a 16:10 aspect ratio. That means its wider and more tablet-like than most other phones. It's not quite as unusual as Huawei's (admittedly cool-looking) tri-fold Mate XT, but it's still funky. Close the hinge and the Pura X folds into a square that has a 3.5-inch display and brings the rear camera array to the front.The handset, which starts at 7,499 Chinese yuan (about $1,037), stands out for other reasons. The Pura X is the first Huawei phone that doesn't have a lick of Android. It runs on a version of HarmonyOS that the brand revealed back in November. It also features Xiaoyi, an in-house AI assistant that uses DeepSeek's tech to bolster Huawei's own Pangu model.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/huawei-reveals-a-wide-ass-1610-foldable-with-a-deepseek-powered-ai-assistant-171548907.html?src=rss

Metas Threads is finally allowing users to change their default feed in the app, in a move that addresses what has long been one of the most frustrating parts of the service. With the update, users will be able to make the following feed or a custom feed the default view in the app rather than Threads sometimes chaotic for you feed.Mark Zuckerberg said that Meta would test the feature way back in November, but the company has said little about it since. Now that its official, the change could help address criticism that Threads isnt as useful for following real-time events because it pushes users to the for you algorithmic feed, which often surfaces older posts with many replies rather than newer posts from followed accounts.It could also help Meta as it tries to lure more users from X and Bluesky, which saw a surge of new users last year. Threads currently has 320 million monthly active users, according to a Meta spokesperson, while Bluesky has about 33 million.The long overdue change arrives alongside several other upgrades to the service. The app is also finally getting a setting that allows users to limit quotes and replies to followers only. That should address complaints about reply guys and unnecessary dunking (previously, the apps quote controls had options for profiles you follow and mentioned accounts only).MetaThreads is also making changes that make it easier to surface topics in various parts of the app. As a refresher, topics on Threads are essentially the sites version of hashtags (with a few notable distinctions). Now, the app will surface topics in more places in an effort to steer users toward more relevant posts.While drafting a new post, Threads will allow users to browse topics, including ones that are currently trending in the app. The service will also more prominently highlight trending topics alongside relevant feed posts. Meta is also testing the ability to add topics to Threads profiles, much like how you can add hashtags to Instagram profiles. The company notes that taking advantage of topics could help users expand their reach, noting that internal data suggests that posts with a tagged topic generally receive more views than those that without one. That will likely be useful info for Threads creators trying to decipher the apps sometimes confusing algorithm.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/threads-will-finally-let-everyone-change-their-default-feed-170001140.html?src=rss

Nintendo announces an expanded partnership with the Seattle Mariners that will feature the Switch 2 logo on the team's jerseys this season.