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Nvidia’s RTX 3080 launch last week was a total mess, one Nvidia is still navigating the fallout from following its public apology earlier today. The aftermath of the graphics cards selling out in a matter of minutes at pretty much every major US retailer is that the limited supply that does still exist is being…

Microsoft's making more investments in its Xbox gaming franchise. James Martin/CNET Microsoft's Xbox team significantly expanded its list of game development studios on Monday, announcing the purchase of ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion in cash. The entertainment company owns several industry-leading game developers, including Bethesda Softworks, the maker of the post-apocalyptic Fallout games and the fantasy…

Sept. 21, 2020Updated 3:12 p.m. ETEllen DeGeneres started the 18th season of her daytime talk show on Monday with a lengthy apology that addressed reports describing her as a boss who led a toxic workplace.“If you’re watching because you love me, thank you,” Ms. DeGeneres said in her return from a summer hiatus. “And if…

Photo: ABC via Getty Images Oh, Schitt: The TV audience for Sunday night’s virtual Emmy Awards fell to 6.1 million viewers, easily making it the least-watched in Nielsen ratings history. Despite some really good reviews, the Jimmy Kimmel–hosted event managed to drop about 13 percent below the low-water mark set by last year’s hostless Emmys,…

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden leaves after speaking Sunday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden leaves after speaking Sunday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Democrats go into the…