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Brandon Widder

Brandon Widder

Senior Editor, E-Commerce

Senior Editor, E-Commerce

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    Enter Thrawn, heir to the Empire.

    Danish actor Lars Mikkelsen will reprise the role of Grand Admiral Thrawn, a character he voiced in Star Wars Rebels and one of the most beloved villains in the larger Star Wars canon. Lucasfilm announced the casting news during an Ahsoka panel at Star Wars Celebration, all but confirming the bright blue Chiss officer will be the next big bad in live-action Star Wars.

    The Apple Watch SE and Beats Fit Pro have dropped to their best prices to dateThe Apple Watch SE and Beats Fit Pro have dropped to their best prices to date
    The newest iPad Mini and Google’s Pixel 6A top our favorite deals of the weekThe newest iPad Mini and Google’s Pixel 6A top our favorite deals of the week
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    Ring’s best video doorbell is 30 percent off today for Verge readersRing’s best video doorbell is 30 percent off today for Verge readers
    Apple’s AirTags are receiving a rare discount at Amazon right nowApple’s AirTags are receiving a rare discount at Amazon right now
    Google’s noise-canceling Pixel Buds Pro are $55 off today for Verge readersGoogle’s noise-canceling Pixel Buds Pro are $55 off today for Verge readers
    Some of the best Nintendo Switch games are $20 off in the run-up to Mario DaySome of the best Nintendo Switch games are $20 off in the run-up to Mario Day
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    Spotify’s AI-powered DJ doesn’t know how to blend.

    I’ve spent the last couple of days listening to Spotify’s new DJ beta, which began rolling out to paid subscribers last week in the US and tries to humanize the custom playlists Spotify already feeds you.

    Its synthesized voice and subtle quips aren’t teeeerrible, but, my dude, you can’t just segue from Seether to 1989-era T-Swift like that.

    Spotify’s new AI-powered DJ will build you a custom playlist and talk over the top of it

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    The LG A2 is about as affordable as OLED TVs get, thanks to a $700 discountThe LG A2 is about as affordable as OLED TVs get, thanks to a $700 discount
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