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Shawn Layden would prefer a return to the "12 to 15 hour game"

Some provoking thoughts from a massive former figure in Sony's development army. What you need to know Shawn Layden is the former Chairman of Sony Worldwide Studios. During Gamelab Live today, Layden noted that the cost of game development is continuing to rise. Layden also explained he'd prefer to see more 12-15 hour games making a return. Shawn Layden, the former Chairman of Sony Worldwide Studios , left abrubtly in September 2019. Since then, he's been on an extended hiatus but he made time to talk with VentureBeat's Dean Takahashi during Gamelab Live today. During the extended talk, Layden noted that the cost of game development will continue to rise even as the pre-remote development world is gone. "That world is gone. That world is now sealed in amber. Everything that was pre-virus is now a historical artifact," he explains, even as he remembers the days that games took $1 million to make — days long gone by, as AAA budgets now range from &

Google might face class action lawsuit due to Pixel 3’s hardware defects

The law firm is currently asking Pixel 3 owners to share the problems they experienced and investigating whether or not the defects are hardware related. What you need to know Google may be slapped with a class-action lawsuit by a law firm for the Pixel 3's battery drain and camera issues. The law firm is currently investing whether the defects reported by Pixel 3 owners are hardware related. Some Pixel 3 owners had been complaining about battery issues on Google's support pages since April last year. In February this year, Google started paying out cash settlements for the original Pixel's class action lawsuit . Just two days after sending out settlement checks to Pixel and Pixel XL owners with defective microphones, the company began paying settlement checks to Nexus 6P owners with bootloop issues. It now looks like Google may soon have to deal with another class-action lawsuit due to the battery drain and camera issues plaguing some of its Pixel 3 series phones

Jabra Elite 65t vs. Elite Active 65t: Battle of the truly wireless earbuds

As a company, we've logged many hours all over the world testing every type of headphones imaginable. Truly wireless happen to be some of our favorites, so we know what makes them great and what makes them stink. Jabra Elite 65t True wireless freedom $100 at Amazon Pros Up to 15-hour battery life with charging case Lightweight and secure fit Great playback control Good call quality Excellent sound Cons Micro-USB charging Case can be finicky The Jabra Elite 65t earbuds are some of the best 'buds in their class. They have excellent playback control features and auto-connect to your phone, and with the right fit offer excellent sound, including bass, and passive isolation. Jabra Elite Active 65t Fitness focus $130 at Amazon Pros Non-slip earbud coating Sweat- and dust-resistant (IP56) Integrated motion sensor for step tracking Up to 15-hour battery life with charging case Excellent sound Cons Expensive Case can be finicky Micro-USB charging Fo

You don't have to pay a lot for a great Bluetooth speaker

Nothing makes a party better than some music, and nothing makes playing music easier than a Bluetooth speaker, especially as more phone manufacturers omit the 3.5mm headphone jack. Fortunately, you don't need to spend a fortune just to make your tunes louder, especially with fantastic options like the Anker Soundcore Flare Mini to get the party rolling. Best Overall: Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Anker sure knows its way around smartphone accessories, and the same can be said for the Soundcore Flare Mini. This 360-degree speaker will be the talk of the night with its unique design and a bottom-mounted halo of LEDs. These LEDs will keep up with the party as they pulse and glow with the rhythm of whatever music is playing. The included IPX7 rating will also keep your Flare Mini safe from accidental splashes. Anker also made it possible to pair two Flare Mini's to create a stereo-sound situation. The downside here is that you will have to keep an eye on the battery, as the

Here are the best wireless charging pads for Galaxy S7

One of the Galaxy S7's coolest features, when it released, was the support for wireless charging. We're only just now seeing wireless charging become standard on most 2020 flagships, but if you've still got the S7, these are currently the best wireless charging stands that'll work with it. Straight from Samsung Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charger Pad This wireless charger will not only charge your S7 at top speed, but it's also designed to charge the Galaxy Watch line, the Galaxy Watch Active line, and Galaxy Buds, and it's a nice compact size for the nightstand. $29 at Amazon $50 at Best Buy A name you trust Spigen Qi Charging Stand Spigen is a well-respected accessory maker, and their Qi Charging Stand is a prime example of why. This charging stand has a base to rest your phone on and is angled so you are still able to see your display easily while it is charging. It really is a great fit for any nightstand or office. $36 at Amazon $50 at eBay

How to watch The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever! finale tonight

After 24 seasons of The Bachelor , ABC is about to bring fans back to some of their favorite seasons in a recap spin-off, The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever! . While the latest season of The Bachelorette was unfortunately delayed due to stay-at-home measures, the recap is sure to entertain both new fans and those who've been around since the beginning. The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever! is set to feature ten, 3-hour-long episodes with each one dedicated to a specific season of the show, along with all of its craziest contestants and unforgettable moments. The final episode airs tonight, Monday June 22, with the previous two airing on June 8 and June 15. While the show is keeping the full list of "greatest seasons" under wraps for the time being, the trailer below does reveal a number of the seasons the show will be recapping, including seasons featuring Bachelors Sean Lowe, Ben Higgins, Jason Mesnick, and Bachelorettes Kaitlyn Bristowe and JoJo Fletch

How to watch Man City vs. Burnley Premier League live stream

Manchester City and Burnley face off tonight in their second competitive fixture in the Premier League's 'Project Restart'. Don't miss a kick by following our Man City vs Burnley live stream guide below. Pep Guardiola's side could delay Liverpool's Premier League celebrations, for now at least, with a victory over Lancashire rivals Burnley. Should Man City drop points in tonight's game, Liverpool could secure their first Premier League title in 30 years on Thursday against Crystal Palace. Man City strolled to victory in their first game back after the season was halted against a lackluster Arsenal side. That 3-0 win will fill the team with confidence as they head into tonight's clash at the Etihad. However, the Citizens will be without defender Eric Garcia after he suffered a concussion after a collision with City goalkeeper Edison in the last game. Burnley are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League fixtures following a 1-1 draw in their firs

Stadia's on-screen touch controls are equal parts amazing and terrible

More accessible, but not necessarily better. In the gaming world right now, all eyes seem to be glued to what Microsoft and Sony are doing with their next-gen consoles — and rightfully so. This upcoming generation of gaming looks to be hugely impressive, with both the Xbox Series X and PS5 promising experiences unlike anything we've had before. I'm just as excited about these consoles as everyone else, but I've also been keeping my eyes on what Google's been doing with Stadia. A little over a week ago, Google ushered in a plethora of important updates for its game streaming service. New titles were added to Stadia Pro (including the excellent SUPERHOT), users gained the ability to change their streaming resolution, and a new test program was launched that expands Stadia to virtually all Android smartphones. In addition to all of that, Google also added virtual touch controls — aka the ability to play Stadia games on your phone without the need for a physical c

Pixel 3a vs. TCL 10 Pro: Which should you buy?

Best overall Google Pixel 3a $335 at Amazon $400 at Best Buy Pros Outstanding camera Regular updates More affordable Great battery life Cons Only one camera Plastic build New model incoming The Pixel 3a brings outstanding value with all-day battery life and one of the best cameras you'll find on a phone. Being a Pixel, it's also first in line for updates to the latest version of Android. Premium design TCL 10 Pro $450 at Amazon $450 at Best Buy $450 at B&H Pros Premium build quality Beautiful display Smooth performance Great battery life Cons More expensive Weak cameras The TCL 10 Pro has a gorgeous matte glass and metal design, with four rear cameras and a stunning HDR display. Its cameras aren't the greatest, but its snappy performance and long battery life are enticing. The Pixel 3a helped reshape our expectations for affordable phones when it dropped last year. For around half the price of its flagship counterpart, the 3a c