Features Skeleton Crews Giant Crab Is Hiding Some Surprising Star Wars CallbacksSkeleton Crew's latest creepy creature is a loving homage to practical effects...with some major Star Wars Easter eggs.By Brynna Arens | January 2, 2025 | | Photo: LucasfilmStar Wars: Skeleton Crew may have just given us another terrifying space creature to haunt our nightmares, but theres more than meets the eye to the giant crab monster that Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers) and KB (Kyriana Kratter) run into on the outskirts of Lanupa in episode 6 Zero Friends Again. It turns out that this giant crab, named Tetniss according to Art Director and Fabrication Supervisor Mark Dubeau, doesnt just have a bunch of junk in its trunk some of the pieces of trash stuffed in its shell are deliberate callbacks to the greater Star Wars universe and the films that came before.To begin with, this walking pile of tetanus on legs isnt just some CGI amalgamation, its a stop-motion labor of love. In a behind-the-scenes video released by Star Wars, Dubeau says When we were putting the junk on it, it wasnt just random stuff. I actually tried to use as many little bits from model kits that were used on the original films [as I could]. As he shows us in the video, Tetniss is hiding quite a few familiar droid parts in her shell.Theres an entire R2-D2, the top half of C-3PO, and the torso and leg of K-2SO. Obviously these pieces arent necessarily meant to represent the actual droids themselves. We know that R2 and 3PO survive until the era of the First Order and K-2SO died on Scarif before it was obliterated by the Death Star, so its not like these are their real mechanical corpses. But its still a fun way to show how much these stories mean to the people who make them.They could have just put a bunch of random parts on Tetniss and called it a day. But instead, the art department decided to have some fun and pay homage to the crafters and shapers of stories before them. Of course, this is the same show that saw Jon Watts and Christopher Ford go back and recreate the holographic circus from the Star Wars Holiday Special for one little scene, so would we really expect anything less?In an era of CGI monstrosities and forcing visual artists to work long hours with little payoff, its refreshing to see practical effects that were able to have some time and care put into them, and that the creators are excited about showing off. Even if the end result is a terrifying trash crab that kind of reminds me of Tamatoa from Moana (anyone else randomly have the song Shiny stuck in your head after watching this episode?).Tetniss may be a monstrosity, both on and off the screen, but somehow her trash-filled shell is also full of love for Star Wars and the stop-motion characters and creatures that have come before.New episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew premiere Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on Disney+, culminating with the finale on January 14.

The competition begins as Squid Game drops into Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone in celebration of the release of Squid Game Season 2 on Netflix!Try your luck in the deadly games with Squid Game-themed LTMs across all three modes going live alongside the in-game Event featuring rewards, like the new Front Man Operator and the new Cleaver Melee Weapon. Plus, get into the competitive spirit with three Squid Game-themed Bundles arriving throughout the Event.Enjoy a thrilling start to the New Year as the Squid Game Event goes live starting January 3 at 10AM PT through January 24 at 10AM PT.Zip up your green tracksuit and earn XP in Multiplayer, Zombies, or Call of Duty: Warzone to earn rewards in our new Squid Game Event Pass and prove your standing as a top contestant. The Squid Game Event Pass is free for all players, and the Premium Track will be available for 1100 COD Points.All players can earn Squid Game-themed rewards along the Free reward track of the Event Pass, including the instant reward Player 006 Operator Skin, plus the Player 115 Operator Skin and Loading Screen, Emblem, Sticker, Calling Card, the new Cleaver Melee Weapon, and more.Free Track Mastery Reward: CleaverUnlock the new Cleaver Melee Weapon to make short work of the competition. Chop and slice with a mix of attacks, including a devastating heavy attack.Get More with the Premium Reward TrackWhile every player can progress and unlock items along the Free reward track, a second Premium reward track in the Event Pass offers even more. Purchase the Premium track to access the ability to unlock additional themed rewards, including the instant reward High Authority XM4 Assault Rifle Blueprint plus Blueprints for the Knife, GS45 Pistol, and Saug SMG as well as a Concussion Grenade Equipment Skin, a Finishing Move, the Throwdown Emote, the Whos Left Talking Gun Screen, and more!Complete the premium track to turn the tide on the other competitors:Ultimate Mastery Reward: Front Man OperatorBecome the leader of the Pink Guards with the Front Man Operator. Deploy as the ruthless administrator of the Squid Game and take your team to victory.Compete in multiple Squid Game-themed Limited Time Modes across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone. Pay close attention to the rules; your life depends on it!Red Light, Green Light [MP]Young-hee is watching, so dont misstep at the wrong time. Get on the pitch in the Red Card stadium and play three rounds of Red Light, Green Light, each two minutes long. In Round 1, no one gets a weapon. In Round 2 and 3, you can pick up weapons on the ground and eliminate other competitors with melee attacks and Finishing Moves.Theres just one simple rule: When Young-hee says Green Light, the fight is on. Move a muscle after she says Red Light and youre toast.Pentathlon [MP]Prove that you have what it takes in the long run by competing in a series of Multiplayer modes to find out who reigns supreme! Play Domination, Kill Confirmed, and Hardpoint along with two new mode variants: Piggy Bank Team Deathmatch and Roulette. In Piggy Bank TDM, every elimination adds score to the Mega Piggy Bank; fight for possession of the huge payout when it drops part way through the match. In Roulette, one-shot eliminations via the Roulette Handgun award double the points, though with each fired shot theres a chance itll blow up in your hands!Matches can end in a draw, so fight for every advantage to see that you win.Squid Game Moshpit [MP]Fire up the Squid Game Moshpit including Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Hardpoint with a twist as Operators gain access to three important Squid Game-themed features:Red Light, Green Light Scorestreak: Is the fight getting too hectic for you? Stop the enemy in their tracks with this Scorestreak that calls Red Light, commanding all enemy Operators to stop moving or risk elimination.Piggy Bank: Eliminated Operators have a chance of dropping a Piggy Bank that awards a small score boost when picked up. For a bigger pay day, watch for the Mega Piggy Bank. Every elimination adds additional score to the Mega Piggy Bank, so once it drops, fight for it to acquire all the deposited score within.Roulette Handgun: The epitome of high risk, high reward. The Roulette Handgun spawns in the center of the map; grab it to activate a permanent UAV effect while wielding it and land one-shot eliminations against enemies, earning more than double the normal score to help you obtain Scorestreaks more quickly. The catch? Your location will be marked for everyone to see, and every shot has a chance to blow up the weapon, taking you down with it.Dead Light, Green Light [ZM, Liberty Falls, Citadelle des Morts]Deploy to Liberty Falls and the new Citadelle des Morts Zombies map to compete in an undead version of the stop-and-go game in Dead Light, Green Light. In the Green Light phase, Operators gain a bonus to earned Essence, so rack up the zombie eliminations. Once Red Light is called, Essence is drained from any Operator who moves, so spend big before this phase or hang tight to avoid throwing away your hard-earned currency.And it doesnt end there. When the dreaded Dead Light phase begins, prepare for a tough fight as a meaner wave of enemies approach.Squid Game Call of Duty: Warzone [Urzikstan]Squad up and compete in a rotating series of challenges on Urzikstan that will see only the most hardened competitors emerge victorious. At the end of each round, underperforming squads will be eliminated. Keep your eyes peeled: at any time, a new challenge may trigger a round of Red Light, Green Light. You know what to do.Why compete when you can control, spectate, and determine who wins and who loses in the race? Look for new Squid Game-themed Bundles arriving in the Store throughout the Event.Keep the games under control with one of three new Operators included in this Bundle: Deploy with the Masked Manager, the Masked Soldier, or the Masked Worker. For close eliminations, take out enemies with the Winner Finishing Move.Enforce the rules with two Weapon Blueprints: the Game Guard SMG and the Rule Master Assault Rifle. Plus, get the Enforcer Emblem, Bank Reticle, Where it Stops Weapon Charm, Bank Reticle, and Play Time Calling Card.Sit back and soak in the spectacle with two VIP-themed Operators, the Panther Mask VIP and the Lion Mask VIP. Not the humble type concerning their immense wealth, the Bundle also features a variety of rich items, including the Choicest Launcher, Lacquered Sniper Rifle, and Satin Slayer SMG Weapon Blueprints, plus the Death Plated Frag Grenade Equipment Skin.For a classier finish, end them with the Pinky Up Finishing Move, and never let them forget your elite status by equipping the Gilded Emblem, List Required Calling Card, and Very Important Player Loading Screen.Punish the enemys every move with the Young-hee Operator, accompanied by the Dont Move Assault Rifle and The Curator Marksman Rifle Weapon Blueprints, and the Hit Pause Finishing Move for close-ranged eliminations.Young-hee watches their every move; keep them in line by also equipping the She Watches Emblem, Lethal Look Large Decal, Stay Still Spray, Under Her Gaze Calling Card, and the Uncorked Emote.Welcome back to the game. Good luck.SQUID GAME / Netflix. Used with Permission. 2024 Activision Publishing, Inc. 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If your kitchen sparks about as much joy as a bag of frozen pizza rolls, it might be time to switch things up in 2025. And fortunately, you dont have to break the bank on a gut reno to spruce up your space. In fact, simply giving your cabinets a fresh lick of paint can completely transform your cooking space. Before you reach for that bucket of white paint, have you considered a blue kitchen? Hear us out: Unlike trendy kitchen cabinet colors, blue has long been viewed as a classic. Blue can really be a neutral, affirms Jessica Davis, founder of the Atlanta- and South Orange, New Jerseybased firm Atelier Davis. Think of it like a pair of jeans. The cooler undertones of a blue palette are the perfect foil for the variety of metals used in cooking equipment, from pots and pans to appliances, adds Toronto designer Sam Sacks.But before you make a beeline to your nearest hardware store, consider the unique light, style, and size of your space, Sacks cautions. A seaside traditional home is the perfect place for a Shaker-style kitchen in robins egg blue, she says. Conversely, electric blue flat front cabinetry makes a striking statement in a modern envelope.Want proof? Weve selected 32 beautiful blue kitchen ideas to inspire a culinary redo in 2025. 1Multiple Blue HuesEric PetschekDesigner Bachman Clem worked with three different tones of blue in this New York kitchen. Here, the cabinets got a coat of Benjamin Moores Athenian Blue while the walls were painted in the brand's slightly paler Mystical Blue. The trim, meanwhile, is in Benjamin Moores electric Brilliant Blue. 2Pale Blue Cabinets With Checkered TileAdrian GautWhen in doubt, work with complementary colors. Blue's bedfellow is orange and, in this Texas home, design firm Ashe Leandro showcases how well the two hues work together. Here, cabinetry in Farrow & Balls Parma Gray pairs perfectly with rustic terra-cotta tiles. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Matching Cabinets and StoveEric PiaseckiThe blue in this gorgeous Aspen home designed by Caroline Sarkozy was inspired by the weathered colors of American barns. Here, the pine kitchen island and cabinets got a similarly rustic treatment with a classic blue paint job. But our favorite detail is the matching blue stove from Viking. 4High-Shine BlueKaryn MilletELLE DECOR readers are smitten with this high-gloss galley kitchen in the California home of design insiders Joe Lucas and David Heikkaand its easy to see why with its cheerful blue paint job. Before, the cabinets were all white, and I follow a golden ruleno white kitchensso we immediately painted them, explains Lucas.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Electric Blue Upper and Lower CabinetsLauren MillerThis Toronto home features tall ceilings and elegant historic details such as ornate moldings, but designer Sam Sackss goal was to create a dwelling that was loose and cool and livable for the young homeowner. Key to her strategy was contrasting all that period fanciness with electrifying hits of blueSackss favorite color. In the kitchen, Yves Klein Blue upper and lower kitchen cabinets stand out against a white exposed-brick wall. Black countertops and a few bare plywood cabinet doors give the look a hit of De Stijl flair.6French Seaside Blue KitchenStephan JulliardJean-Louis Deniot incorporated the whimsy of Tintin into his vacation home off the coast of France. No space is as charming as his kitchen, with its custom blue cabinetsaccented in neat, cream trim to play up the windowsand old-timey checkerboard floor. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Primary Blue Mark Luscombe-WhyteLandscape designer Jenny Graham cites orange as her favorite color, but here in her minimal Argentinian kitchen, she contrasted her beloved tangerine with a bold, custom cobalt on the kitchen cabinets. 8Gray-Blue Nick JohnsonAs this kitchen designed by all-star decorator Thom Filicia proves, a gray-tinged blue can behave as a lovely neutral in a more traditional decor scheme. Here, the kitchens are painted in Benjamin Moores Brewster Grey. Nickel hardware accentuates the cool palette. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Blue IslandAlanna HaleDesigner Jessica Davis and architect Gustave Carlson breathed new life into a classic California home first designed by Joseph Eichler in the 1970s. Their intervention included fun jolts of color, including the bright blue island and cabinets in the kitchen. 10Pale Blue Everything Francesco LagneseEmily Todhunter designed this Manhattan home to be nearer to the sky so a pale blue, of course, was the color of choice throughout the homeand particularly in the kitchen, where she doused the entire room in Benjamin Moores Van Courtland Blue.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11Deep Blue-Green Isabel ParraIf youre on the fence about painting your cabinets blue or green, why not combine them? Budding design firm Perifio painted their own kitchen cabinets a deep teal from C2 Paint, a shade that helps draw in the green of the surrounding countryside. 12Blue with Industrial Accents Peter MurdockThe beauty of blue cabinets is that the hue also complements a surprising spectrum of materials, from timber to terrazzo, the material of choice here in a sleek vacation home designed by architect Blaze Makoid and interior designer Joe Nahem. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Classic Duck Egg Stacy Zarin GoldbergDuck-egg blue is a total classic when it comes to kitchen cabinetry, and this is one of the most elegant examples out there. Here, in a Washington, D.C., residence, designer Zoe Feldman opted for Farrow & Balls Card Room Green, a shade inspired by Victorian homes. 14Splashes of Azure Stephan JulliardNot ready to embrace an all-blue kitchen? Try it in smaller doses, like in this happy Portuguese cooking space designed by Jacques Grange. In lieu of entirely blue cabinets, Grange deployed it just on the outer edges. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Sky Blue in the Sky Thomas LoofIts only fitting that a home in the clouds would have equally vertiginous cabinetry. This Richard Mishaandesigned apartment, in Herzog & de Meurons Jenga-like 56 Leonard skyscraper in New York City, includes floor-to-ceiling blue cabinetry in a shade that matches the blue of the sky and the Hudson River far below. 16A Whisper of Blue Trevor TondroIf you have stainless steel appliances, a pale blue with gray undertones is the route for you. Here, designer Alison Palevsky picked a barely there blue shade (one that makes appearances throughout this sprawling California home) to contrast with the Viking stove and hanging pot rack.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17True Blue CabinetsStephen Kent JohnsonOK, this technically isnt a kitchenits actually a bar area in a Hamptons homebut there are plenty of lessons to be learned here, courtesy of designer Poonam Khanna. She incorporated floor-to-ceiling vibrant blue cabinets (in Philipsburg Blue by Benjamin Moore) and leaned into their Crayola brightness with a set of sunny yellow chairs. 18Bright and Light CabinetsEmily GilbertYou dont necessarily have to have all-white-everything in a kitchen to create a space that feels fresh and airy. Case in point: For this kitchen in a Hamptons home, designer Daun Curry chose the faintest of sky blues for the cabinets and a soft, pale gray marble for the island and backsplashes. Its a bright idea to us! Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19The Deepest, Glossiest BlueFrancesco LagneseConversely, if you are intrigued by black kitchen cabinets but arent quite ready to move to the dark side, navy can be a chic intermediary. In this David Nettodesigned kitchen, high-gloss cabinets and a poppy orange tile exude plenty of drama. 20Blue Paint, Black TileAlex LukeyIn a Canadian lake house, the kitchen is painted in Benjamin Moores Van Deusen Blue, the pendant lights are by Urban Electric Co., the backsplash is in Saltillo Tile, and the counters are Caesarstone in London Grey.Anna FixsenDeputy Digital EditorAnna Fixsen is the deputy digital editor of ELLE DECOR, where she oversees all facets of ELLEDECOR.com. In addition to editing articles and developing digital strategy, she writes about the world's most beautiful homes, reviews the chicest products (from the best cocktail tables to cute but practical gifts), and reports on the most exciting trends in design and architecture. Since graduating from Columbia Journalism School, she's spent the past decade as an editor at Architectural Digest, Metropolis, and Architectural Record and has written for outlets including the New York Times, Dwell, and more.

Matter is a smart home standard focused on promoting interoperability between the various competing home ecosystems from Apple, Google, and Amazon. A new report says smart speaker support is in the works for Matter, but theres a big catch regarding what this means for Apple users and the HomePod.New Matter speakers support would target certain products onlyToday The Verge reported that Matter is developing a new streaming speaker device type and related controls for its smart home system. This was confirmed by CTO Chris LaPr from the Connectivity Standards Alliance, which runs Matter.Before you get too excited about HomePods and Amazon Echos working seamlessly together, though, theres a key limitation coming.Even with the forthcoming streaming speaker device type, these popular smart speaker products wont be included.Instead, the feature is targeting speakers like those from Sonos, Bose, and others. Essentially, speakers that exist primarily to play music, not to control other smart home devices.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy writes for The Verge:Smart speakers like HomePods, Echo devices, and Googles Nest speakers areMatter controllers, notMatter device types. This means they connect to and control Matter devices in their ecosystems but cant be controlled by other Matter devices and ecosystems. This is why you cant use an Amazon Echo Show to turn down the volume on a Google Nest speaker or have your HomePod announce that your Matter-enabled washing machine is done.Its not all bad news though. This forthcoming integration could still be useful in bringing support for various third-party speaker systems into Apples Home app and Siri. If youre deep in the Sonos world, for example, or mix and match different speakers, Matter support should be a nice addition. It will at least make it easier to move between home ecosystem options.But its not the full dream you might hope for, with different smart speakers from Apple, Amazon, and Google playing nicely together in one smart home panacea.Does this new Matter speaker feature interest you? Why or why not? Let us know in the comments.Best HomeKit smart home accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Many Apple Watch buyers have aspirations of improving their health with the new device. But John Hancock offers a program that provides a much bigger incentive to do so. With its Vitality Plus life insurance program, you can get an (almost) free Apple Watch Series 10 just for exercising.Apple Watch as a reward for regular exerciseJohn Hancock was one of the first companies to offer members a nearly free Apple Watch in exchange for regular exercise. The company and its members have found a lot of success with the program, which is over 7 years old now. New Watch models are included regularly as theyre released. And John Hancock recently announced that the Apple Watch Series 10 has been added to the program.That means you can get an Apple Watch Series 10 for the almost-free cost of just $25but only if you stay active.How to get your $25 Apple Watch Series 10You can find full details on the Vitality Plus program for earning an Apple Watch via John Hancocks website.Heres a quick rundown of what you need to do:Register for a Vitality member account and complete the Vitality Health Review (VHR).Order your Apple Watch of choice with an initial $25 payment.Track your activity by wearing the Watch and earn Vitality points that can eliminate any remaining payments toward the Watch balance.The program is all about rewarding your results. As a result, the cost of the Watch will be split up over two years, and youll need to earn enough Vitality points to pay off that balance. Staying active for those two years will mean you make no additional payments.However, if you get your Watch and end up not earning enough Vitality points in a given month, youll be subject to a payment.If youre interested in a different type of Apple Watch model, you can also get an Apple Watch Ultra 2 or Apple Watch SE through the program. Your model of choice can adjust the number of Vitality points you need to earn in a given month.For an Apple Watch Series 10, you need 500 Vitality points per month to avoid any extra payments. That amounts to about 25 standard workouts per month, or 16 advanced workouts. But keep in mind, you can earn Vitality points for more than just formal workouts. Things like your step count come into play too, for example. The full rubric of points and how you earn them is available here.Are you planning to get an Apple Watch through John Hancock? Let us know in the comments.Best Apple Watch deals and accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Let this be a lesson for all future parents: Maybe ask for the inspiration behind your partners name suggestions before the baby is born.A mom has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a video that captures the moment she learns her 10-month-old daughter is actually named after a Batman character.Batman Baby Name InspirationWhen you think of the Batman universe, there aren't a ton of characters that come to mind as being baby name possibilities. Sure, theres Bruce Wayne or even Harley Quinn, but no one is likely naming their kid Oswald Cobblepotas an ode tothe Penguin.The key to choosing a name inspired by pop culture is to make it low key. Thats what one husband did when he suggested his newborn daughter be named Nora.For those without a deep familiarity of Batman characters, Nora is the wife of supervillain Mr. Freeze.Don't feel bad if you didnt know that. The mother of the newborn had no idea either until she was caught on camera making the connection while watching TV.Viral TikTok Video Shows Moment Mom Realizes Name InspirationTikTok user @viashoe uploaded a video showing the moment she found out her 10-month-old daughter was named after a Batman character.viashoe via TikTokviashoe via TikTokloading...He never said where he heard it, just that he thought it was a cool name, Nora's mom said in her post. "Every other name he had come up with had a movie reference or something dorky so I was happy we found a normal name we both loved.READ MORE: Unsuspecting Husband Was Not Ready For What He Found In BedThe mom was told her in-laws would be watching something they watch every year during a recent family gathering.Yeah no actually it was an episode of Batman: The Animated Series from the 90s that my husband has loved since he was a kid."The video shows the mom shaking her head, mouth agape as she hears the name Nora in the episode. The rest of the family busts out laughing in the background.DC Comics Responds To Viral Batman Baby Name VideoThe big baby name inspiration reveal has reached a massive audience over the past month. The video has already been viewed more than 33 times.Its also made it in front of DC Comics, longtime publisher of Batman comic books.viashoe via TikTokviashoe via TikTokloading...Safe to say the mom will be asking for additional details if Nora gets a younger sibling in the coming years.Get our free mobile appEvery Batman Movie Ranked From Worst to BestWhich Batman movie reigns supreme? We ranked them all.Filed Under: Batman, Batman: The Animated Series, DC Comics, TikTokCategories: Superheroes, TV News

You don't need to break the bank in order to get your hands on a high-quality pair of earbuds. If you want proof of this, take a peak at theNothing Ear noise-canceling earbuds, which have secured a spot on our list of the best wireless earbuds. They come packed with tons of features -- including some you might not be used to seeing -- that you'll love and that are typically found in models in a higher price range. To make your wallet happy, they're currently down to a new low price on Amazon. This deal means you'll pay just $114 instead of the usual cost of $148, making this a new record-low price.See at AmazonWith an appealing design and plenty of tech integrated, the record-low price makes this 2024 set of earbuds an even better value. Alongside its 24-bit high-resolution audio, 45-decibel smart active noise cancellation and over 40 hours of listening time, ChatGPT can be accessed via voice control wherever you are (though you'll need to pair them with a Nothing phone to benefit from that AI integration).Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money.In hisreview, CNET tech expert David Carnoy wrote: "I've always liked the design of the Nothing buds and felt that it's what sets them apart from other earbuds in this price range. With this latest iteration, the company's moved in the right direction as far as performance goes, and they're mostly very likeable earbuds." He did, however, lament the lack of an XL ear tip and how the noise-canceling settings change the sound slightly.Want something cheaper? Make sure to read up on the best budget earbuds for 2024, including the likes of Beats, Soundcore, Amazon Echo and more, or take a look at our roundups of the best deals on headphones and earbuds happening now for even more discounts. Alternatively, we've also rounded up the best noise-canceling earbuds from across the web so you can find all the best ways to listen to your music in peace.Why this deal mattersThese headphones are down to the lowest price they've ever been at. The previous sale was also a new record-low of $115, so the current deal has that one beat by $1. We know that isn't much but these headphones usually aren't discounted by a lot. So when they are discounted, it's definitely a deal worth looking at. We don't know how long this price will last, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later. CNET is always covering a wide array of deals on tech products and much more. Start with the hottest sales and discounts on theCNET Deals page, and sign up for theCNET Deals Textto get daily deals sent straight to your phone. Add the freeCNET Shopping extensionto your browser for real-time price comparisons and cash-back offers. And peruse ourgift guide, which includes a full range of ideas for birthdays, anniversaries and more. See at CNET

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Image: ThunderfulSuper Rare Games has announced that the foundations are set for a SteamWorld Build physical edition on Switch. What's more, this one will be springing up quickly, with pre-orders opening on 9th January and shipping expected in March 2025.This is a Super Rare Games joint, so naturally, there are a handful of goodies thrown in with each purchase. The boxed copy will retail for 37.20 (or your regional equivalent), including interior art, a full-colour manual, an exclusive sticker, and three trading cards featuring some of the game's characters. And yes, the full game is included on the cartridge, so don't expect any of that 'code in a box' nonsense.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube790kWatch on YouTube You'll be able to pre-order this one from the Super Rare Games website on 9th Jan at 6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET / 7pm CET. It's limited to 4,000 copies, so be sure to get in there quick if you fancy having the box on your shelf when March rolls around.For those who missed it, SteamWorld Build is a mash-up of city-building and dungeon management, all set in the robo SteamWorld universe (known for its heists, digs and quests). It's a strong crossover, and one that we found really rather pleasant back in 2023, calling it "a triumph of mechanical marvellousness" in our review which you can read in full below. Choo-choo choose meWill you be picking up this one when pre-orders open next week? Build your thoughts in the comments.[source superraregames.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesBest Nintendo Switch Games Of 2024The finest Switch games of 2024Feature: 15 Best-Looking Switch Games Of 2024Hello, my prettiesFeature: The Best Hidden Gems And Underrated Switch Games Of 2024Some shinies that may have slipped through your fingers35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games To Look Forward To In 2025The best new Nintendo Switch games coming soonNintendo Reveals Japan's "Top 30" Most Downloaded Switch eShop Games Of 2024Suika Game takes out the top spot