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The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again ranked in the top-5 teams in MLB The Show, coming in at No. 4 in overall rating, with three of their premiere stars leading the way in the game's Diamond Dynasty mode.MLB The Show introduced the Diamond Club in 2020 to recognize the top tier of players available in the game's Diamond Dynasty card-collecting mode which allows users to build a team of their favorite stars from around the league.

2022 was a tough year for the AR/VR market as global shipments dropped sharply to 8.8 million units for the full year - down 20.9% compared to 2021, according to data by IDC.The analysts say that the drop was expected as this is a fledgling market and certain global events have massive effects on it (both positive and negative).

2022 has come and nearly gone, bringing with it a lot of video games.The year saw some highly-anticipated new entries into many of our favorite big series.It also saw a lot of indie games that delighted us, and mobile games that sucked away hours of our time.Instead of bequeathing the title of "best" on a single game, we've selected our ten favorites from 2022.

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A knockoff is cheaper, but the real deal Pencil is much more convenient to use.Plus, more deals on the Eero Pro 6E router, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X / S.



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You can also save on the latest entry-level iPad, Anker's inexpensive charging stand, and a pair of custom-fitting earbuds from Ultimate Ears.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.If you're someone who has a penchant for losing everything you own - your keys, fanny pack, what have you - a set of ultra-wideband Bluetooth trackers is a good bet for keeping tabs on your belongings.

It might look a little larger than your average thumb drive, but trust me, your thumb drive can't hold a torch to the hiDRIVE.With read/write speeds of up to 2500MB/s (or 2.5GB/s for short), the hiDRIVE lets you transfer or even access vast amounts of data in the blink of an eye.The compact device comes with Thunderbolt 3 and has storage ranging anywhere between 1TB and 8TB.

When we reviewed the Meta Quest Pro headset less than five months ago, we balked at the device's $1,500 price point, which represented a whopping 275 percent price premium over the Quest 2 (with much less than a 275 percent increase in quality).Meta is already taking steps to scale back that massive asking price, though; as of Sunday, the headset is now available for $1,000 in the US and Canada (a similar price drop will take place March 15 in other Quest Pro countries).

We're entering the last week of the year and, as you might've guessed, there's still a fair amount of last-minute gifts to grab at some of the best prices you'll find all year.In this week's Dealmaster we have some of our favorite big-ticket items matching their all-time low prices, including the latest iPad, Google Pixel's ( 6, 6a, and 7), Sony headphones and earphones, and the latest Apple AirPods Pro, to name a few.

Black Friday and Cyber Week are technically done and dusted.But the season of deals and record-low pricing continues for a variety of electronics as we wind down the year.Among some of the best deals running are a few of Apple's iPads, MacBooks, and Apple TVs.Both the latest iPad and iPad Air are on sale right now for their lowest-ever prices.

If you need more proof that Unreal Engine 5 is set to dominate video game development this generation, then glance at the new tech demo for Layers of Fear.The latest instalment of Bloober Team's iconic horror series has been rebuilt entirely in UE5, and it shows.Featuring ray tracing, HDR, 4K resolution, and Unreal Engine 5-only features including Lumen for dynamic lighting and Niagara visual effects to create particle effects in real time, Layers of Fear (2023) just jumped to the top of my most wanted list.

In our Unreal Engine 5 review, we're taking a look at something the world waited eight years for.UE5 represents a mammoth leap forward in technology for the games industry and completely redefines the playing field for the future of gaming, augmented reality and whatever the future holds for the digital parallel of the physical world.

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At $150 off, Google's base-model flagship offers a lot of value.Plus, deals on the Moon-faking Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the still excellent M1-generation 16-inch MacBook Pro, and some other goodies.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.As the days get longer, Google's Pixel phones are continuing to get cheaper.

The Acer Chromebook 516 GE feels like it was green-lit back when Google Stadia was the future of gaming.As someone who lacks a high-spec gaming PC (but has a PS5 and Xbox Series X) the idea of cloud gaming and having access to high-end PC games anywhere is an enticing third-way for gaming.Stadia may have gone but Nvidia GeForce Now, Game Pass, Amazon Luna+ and more platforms exist.

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The deal that shined the brightest today was Google's Nest Wifi Pro in any color for $159.99 - although, the Xbox Series S selling for $239.99 comes close.The biggest discount yet is happening for Google's Nest Wifi Pro, its Wi-Fi 6 and 6E router that's significantly faster (and shinier) than the original Nest Wifi.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X is the console war of 2023 (remember those?).While PS5 has been the undisputed next-gen console to own, this year will see old scores settled and reignited as the PlayStation vs Xbox debate is closer than ever.Recently Sony revealed PS5 shortages will reduce in 2023 and the best upcoming PS5 games reveal titles dedicated to PS5, such as Forspoken.

Nathan Ingraham / Engadget  For the past couple of years, Cyber Monday has been almost an extension of Black Friday.In the tech deals space, lots of the discounts and sales we saw at the end of last week are still available now as Cyber Monday deals.There are some new ones, though, which means that even if you bought most things on your gift list during Black Friday, it's worth taking another look online to see if there's anything else you need or something you can get as a gift while on discount.

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If you didn't preorder the fifth-gen Echo Dot smart speaker that can double as an Eero Wi-Fi extender, this is your first chance to pick one up for far less than the usual cost.While we're going to be knee-deep in Black Friday deals a week from now, there are plenty of sales to check out if you're planning to do some spending this weekend.

Asus has surprised nerds at this year's CES with an officially licensed Xbox gaming controller that has a dedicated 1.3-inch mini OLED display to beam custom animations, display favorite wallpaper, microphone status, battery status, or the active controller profile.The 128×40 resolution screen is placed right where you'd find the Xbox home button, and I'm not complaining one bit.

Black Friday has arrived, and while Walmart dropped many of its Black Friday deals ahead of the main event as part of its Deals for Days event earlier this month, it is now featuring a load of excellent deals.In fact, some items, such as the latest Beats earbuds, have been dropped an extra few dollars since we last checked.

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It may not be such a 'budget' tablet, but at $399, the new iPad gets much closer.Plus, we've got more Saturday deals on a couple of OLEDs, gaming gift cards, and more.The new iPad is just over two weeks old, but it's already getting a nice little discount that makes it feel much more price-appropriate.

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These Dallas Cowboys gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These New England Patriots gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These Washington Commanders gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These Dallas Cowboys gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These Toronto Maple Leafs gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or waiting until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.

Happy Holidays!The temperatures drop, the trees get lit and everyone starts making their lists.These Washington Commanders gifts are must-haves.Who doesn't love the holidays?There's nothing like a little 'Jingle Bells' to get you feeling merry.Whether you turn on the carols the day after Halloween, or wait until the turkey's out of the oven, there's no judgment here.