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Popular voice changing software Voicemod is finally going to work with game consoles like the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. While Voicemod has been available as an app on Windows PCs for more than five years, platform limitations have forced Voicemod to create dedicated hardware to bring its popular voice changer and soundboard to game consoles.

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Alec Baldwin.
  • The criminal case against Alec Baldwin over the death of Halyna Hutchins has been dismissed.
  • The actor has said he may sue a prosecutor and sheriff over their attempt to prosecute him.
  • Baldwin still faces a number of civil lawsuits related to the incident.

The involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin over the 2021 death of "Rust" cinematographer Haly



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Amazon Prime Day 2024 has come and gone, but thankfully, some sales still linger. One of the best deals to shop right now is an all-time low price on Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro. The earbuds first dropped to $169 from $249 in an early Prime Day deal, and you can still grab them for 32 percent off. 

Apple released its second-gen AirPods Pro in 2022, but they're still the newest model on



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Some consulting firms, including McKinsey & Company, are using artificial intelligence in the hiring process.
  • Top consulting firms like McKinsey and Ernst & Young use AI in their hiring processes.
  • McKinsey seeks candidates with diverse majors and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Boston Consulting Group is expanding roles, emphasizing IT, UX design, and data



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  • America is trying to squeeze China, again.
  • The Biden administration wants to add restrictions to stop China from accessing Western tech.
  • There's one problem: The measures might cause a lot of collateral damage.

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In the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Russians competed as the "Russian Olympic Committee," pictured above. Now they have to be neutrals.
  • A rights group says that two-thirds of Russian Olympic athletes are breaking rules of neutrality.
  • Russia is barred from competing, but some athletes can compete under a "neutral" flag.
  • Global Rights Compliance says 10 of those athletes have

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Meta says it won’t be launching its upcoming multimodal AI model — capable of handling video, audio, images, and text — in the European Union, citing regulatory concerns. The decision will prevent European companies from using the multimodal model, despite it being released under an open license.

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President Donald Trump after being shot at a campaign rally on July 13, 2024.
  • Former president Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally on Saturday. 
  • The next day, Tenacious D's Kyle Gass wished "don't miss Trump next time" on a birthday cake at a show.
  • Gass has apologized for the comment, and the band's tour has been canceled.

Tenacious D's Kyle Gass was dropped by his talent



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It can be hard to look at your kid’s adorable face and not get them every shiny toy they want. But some toys will do better to stimulate their brain than others. If you’re looking for a new plaything for your child but want to ensure it helps their critical thinking and problem solving skills as much as it entertains them, allow us to help. The parents (and aunts, and uncles) of Engadget have