OpenAudio adds KNX media metadata to HOLO-WHAS range
about 9 hours agoKNX touch panels can now show track and artist details, giving installers a richer audio interface across homes and venues.
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TiVo launches Agent TiVo for AI entertainment discovery
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NBA 2K27 (PS5)
New MyCareer eras and tougher defence give the annual basketball sim its best shake-up in years, though most players may still feel it familiar.
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Marvel's Wolverine (PS5)
Gory combat and a fresh pre-X-Men story give the PS5 exclusive a darker edge than Insomniac's Spider-Man games, with optional blood settings.
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Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)
Players get a colourful open-world racer with four islands, 150 unlockable cars and track-building tools, but some versions run slower.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker
A timed 30-day quest adds pressure to this vampire action-adventure, but its fair combat and rich setting keep it compelling.
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Star Wars Zero Company (PC)
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