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Razer made the Orochi V2, priced at $33.99 (was $69.99), small enough to slip unnoticed into a laptop sleeve, measuring in at 4.2 by 2.4 by 1.5 inches. That size allows it to fit alongside a charger or power bank in your carry on without hogging up space. For those of us who haul laptops through airports, every gram counts – and the Orochi V2 barely registers in a pocket, weighing in at under 60 grams without a battery – or 64 grams if you spring for a slim AAA. Take the magnetic top shell off, and everything still fits neatly inside : the 2.4GHz wireless dongle snugs right up next to the battery compartment. No more parts rattling around your bag during a bumpy flight, making it that much more convenient to travel with. Switch to Bluetooth and you can use it with your tablet or phone. Po...

Another weekend at the box office has come and gone with little to write home about. Despite the instant success of Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands, which earned $80 million worldwide in its first three days, the rest of the current theatrical line-up continues to disappoint. Underwhelming arrivals for the likes of Sydney Sweeney's new sports biopic Christy and the Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson-led Die My Love compound the frustration felt by the likes of Tron: Ares and more over recent weeks. Thankfully, the current streaming slate is far from underwhelming, with plenty of options for you to enjoy from your own home. With that in mind, here's a list of three movies you should watch on Netflix this week. For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and m...

Missy Mazzoli’s opera, Proving Up, will run at the Ryan Opera theater beginning Nov 13. Credit: Todd Rosenberg Photography If you are an adventurous music aficionado, Evanston is a great place to live. We have everything! Major artists from multiple genres put our town on their touring schedules due to the presence of magnificent performance venues (SPACE, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Cahn Auditorium, etc.). We have a large population of outstanding local musicians (both vocational and avocational) who entertain at smaller dedicated music spaces, churches, bars and restaurants. Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music is a major contributor to this rich mix, and the university’s concert planners have scheduled some unique performances in the coming weeks. As is often the case at the Bienen ...

I’ve had some remarkably long gaming sessions in my time. At least, I thought they were remarkably long. Turns out, I’m an amateur when compared to the likes of Szabolcs Csépe, also known as GrassHopper, a Hungarian gamer who now lays claim to the Guinness World Records’ title of “longest videogame marathon” for playing Dance Dance Revolution for 144 hours, or six straight days. Dancing to more than 3,000 songs, and apparently burning 22,000 calories in the process, GrassHopper soared past the previous world record of 138 hours, which was set by Carrie Swidecki in 2015 while playing Just Dance (h/t VGC). In fact, the previous record was an inspiration for GrassHopper who said, “Ever since I learned about [Swidecki’s] achievements in marathon gaming, I often caught myself thinking about h...

New movies to watch this week.Credit: Prime VideoIt’s a big week for new movies on Netflix and other popular streaming platforms. We have horror, action, comedy and period dramas ranging from tense political feuds to screwball comedies.If you’re looking for something to watch, look no further. Here are five great new movies to stream this week. You can also check out my list of 7 new TV shows that come out this week as well. Let’s dive right in . . . .Check out my guide to the Top 20 Movies On Netflix This November.Frankenstein – Friday, November 7th (Netflix)Guillermo del Toro’s latest film is a smash hit on Netflix. While Frankenstein came out this past weekend, it’s still new and fresh enough to drop into this week’s list. The film stars Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein and boasts...

  Opera Ballet Vlaanderen in Antwerp, Belgium, recently announced that the German conductor Stephan Zilias has been appointed as its new Music Director. He will step into the role in September 2026, at which point he will succeed Alejo Pérez. Zilias first worked with the company during the 2024/25 season, where he led a performance of Weber’s Der Freischütz in both Ghent and Antwerp. Since 2020, Zilias has served as General Music Director of the Hanover State Opera. He has earned a reputation there for strong performances of both Romantic and contemporary repertoire, and has recently directed performances of Lohengrin, Der Rosenkavalier, Parsifal, Lear, La Juive, Greek Passion, Carmen, Otello, The Turn of the Screw, Mefistofele, Rusalka, and Der Vampyr. Zilias has a close relationship with...

AOC is known for its more affordable gaming monitors and the same is true for its OLED lineup. Launched in July last year, the AGON PRO AG276QZD2 is already an affordable entryway into OLED gaming, so the ongoing discount makes it even better value for those looking to upgrade their gaming monitor. It is listed at its lowest price once again, since launch, on Amazon. AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2 features and specifications Touted as a “Tournament Gaming Monitor,” the AGON PRO AG276QZD2 comes with a 27-ich OLED panel with 2,560 x 1,440p resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, and 0.03 ms GtG response time. It is VESA Certified DisplayHDR True Black 400 with a claimed peak brightness of 1,000 nits. The RTINGS review states that HDR brightness is only “okay” with smaller highlights popping against th...

Freeform has announced its full "25 Days of Christmas" schedule for December 2025. Each year, Freeform plays a packed list of holiday classics, including well-known favorites like Home Alone, The Santa Clause films, Disney's A Christmas Carol, and more.Let's get into this year's "25 Days of Christmas" on Freeform, which is available on most live streaming services and cable providers. At Mickey Visit, we are constantly covering Disney news like the recently announced concert schedule at EPCOT and ride closures at Disneyland.READ MORE – Rides Disney Almost Built But Didn't (And Why They Never Happened)Photo via FreeformThe schedule for Freeform's "25 Days of Christmas" includes popular favorites like Home Alone and Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The schedule also includes new ne...

The trek includes dates across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, Norway, and Sweden. After a breakout year that included a Grand Ole Opry debut and a standout first performance at Stagecoach, Maddox Batson is preparing to take his music global. He has announced the Maddox Batson Live Worldwide Tour 2026, a 46-show trek that kicks off in the United States and continues with stops across Canada, the U.K., Germany, Norway, and Sweden. Born in Nashville and now based in Alabama, the 15-year-old rising star first gained attention on social media, covering songs from Zach Bryan, Red Clay Strays, and other country acts. As he transitioned into writing his own music, early releases like “Tears In The River” and “I Wanna Know” showcased his songwriting talent. He later went on to develop his ...

Even if you find that your GPU runs cool under most loads, there's a good chance it's probably drawing a lot more wattage than it otherwise needs to while gaming specifically. Modern GPUs are designed to constantly chase the highest boost clocks and maintain them for as long as thermally possible, regardless of what you're actually playing. There's a really easy way to bring the temperature of your GPU down without sacrificing performance, and it comes down to a few simple tweaks: setting power limits and pairing those with the right display settings. What technologies like Nvidia Reflex and Radeon Anti-Lag actually do And why they might help your GPU temps Nvidia Reflex and Radeon Anti-Lag are settings you ca...