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Emma Roth

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    Astro Bot is getting five new levels — and the first one drops today.

    The new Tick-Tock Shock level arrives today, while the remaining four will launch every Thursday at 9AM ET with new Special Bots to rescue. Astro Bot is also getting an update on PS5 Pros, allowing players “to enjoy an improved version of Astro Bot featuring a constant best resolution while still running at 60 frames per second.”

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    Emma Roth
    This little robot might deliver your Uber Eats order if you’re in Jersey City.

    Avride’s fleet of sidewalk delivery robots has arrived in Jersey City, New Jersey, where they will begin ferrying Uber Eats orders starting this week. The bots have a range of 31 miles and can drive at up to 5mph, even through rain or snow.

    They’ll only deliver at select restaurants in the area to start, including Jiangnan, Rumi Turkish Grill, and others. Avride has also launched its delivery robots in Dallas and Austin as part of its partnership with Uber.

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    Emma Roth
    US to release Russian crypto criminal in prisoner exchange.

    Alexander Vinnik co-founded BTC-e, a now-shuttered Bitcoin exchange that criminals used to launder funds from ransomware attacks, drug trafficking, and other crimes. Vinnik was arrested in 2017 and pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2024.

    Now he’s set to return to Russia after President Trump agreed to release him in exchange for US teacher Marc Fogel, according to The New York Times.

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    Emma Roth
    It’s a free PlayStation Plus weekend.

    Sony is making online multiplayer free from February 13th to the 15th. Existing PS Plus subscribers will also get five extra days for free following a PSN outage that lasted almost an entire day.

    Screenshot: The Verge
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    Emma Roth
    Now your Galaxy S25 can wear Crocs, too.

    But at $70, Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 Crocs case is more expensive than Crocs for your feet.