Exaggerated shoulders, mini skirts, metallic ruffles and sheer black pantyhose might sound like a scene from a 1980s prom, but according to Saint Laurent its the future. SEE ALSO: You don't have to be intimidated by Paris Fashion Week On Monday the French fashion label took cues from Madonna's glory days. Saint Laurent presented its fall 2016 collection during Paris fashion week. The brand's creative director, Hedi Slimane, was responsible for changing the label's name from YSL to Saint Laurent when he took the role in 2012. He has been credited with reviving the fashion house by infusing grungy cool-kid sex appeal, which is why this runway show's over-the-top aesthetic came as a surprise. While the heavy '80s influence seen in the collection (which is rumored to be his last) is nothing new — we saw it at Balmain and J.W. Anderson 's fall 2015 shows — this season Slimane took the theme to the next level, styling the overly dramatic looks with … [Read more...] about How rude! ’80s prom fashion has officially returned
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Best monitor under $200 you can get for 2021
If you've suddenly found yourself on a tight budget , you can still find a decent screen among our picks for the best monitors under $200. But act fast if you find a cheap monitor you want -- they're going in and out of stock like crazy, thanks to so many people now working from home . When buying a budget monitor, you should absolutely check out the listing of what's in the box. Make sure that it's not missing items that would drive the price above that threshold, like a stand or appropriate cables. The stand might not be an issue if you're planning to use the VESA mount to put it on a wall or arm. But in that case, you should ensure the mount screws on the back of the monitor match yours: The bulk of these have 100-by-100-mm mounts, though in some cases, they don't support a VESA mount at all. Editors' top picks Subscribe to CNET Now for the day's most interesting reviews, news stories and videos. Got a Mac? If it's an old MacBook Pro and has an HDMI port, … [Read more...] about Best monitor under $200 you can get for 2021
Microsoft’s ‘cloud gaming’ service launches September 15th only on Android
In brief: Microsoft has finally set a launch date for xCloud, excuse me, its "cloud gaming" service. The free preview is getting cut off on September 11 with the paid program (bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate) firing up on September 15 for $15 per month. Last month, Xbox head Phil Spencer announced that Project xCloud is launching sometime in September, although it won't be called that. It sounds like the company is just calling it "cloud gaming" for now, but for the sake of familiarity, I will continue to call it xCloud. While it remains ambivalent about the name, on Tuesday, Microsoft said the streaming service would officially launch on September 15. Unfortunately for some, xCloud is first coming exclusively to Andriod devices. Microsoft started the iOS preview in February, which is four months after it launched the Android beta. Additionally, Microsoft has been struggling with Apple's App Store restrictions, and the TestFlight group of 10,000 is much smaller than … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s ‘cloud gaming’ service launches September 15th only on Android
Gaikai launches cloud gaming service with four EA demos
It took a couple more months than originally expected but Gaikai's game streaming service is finally set to open its digital doors today. The new service resembles OnLive in that it will run games on remote servers and stream video back to the player through a browser plug-in, without additional downloads or special hardware required. This means that even the most-demanding of games can be played on low-end PCs, but beyond the technological aspect of streaming games though a broadband connection, the two companies actually have a different business plan in mind. Gaikai is limited to game demos -- at least for now -- and is pitching itself as a game advertising company to attract developers. In a nutshell, the idea is to reduce the friction that stops players from making impulse purchases on the web, allowing them to actually try games for free at the point-of-sale and then pay for a full download of the game, order a physical copy, or simply share the game demo on social networks … [Read more...] about Gaikai launches cloud gaming service with four EA demos
Cloud gaming coming to Samsung TVs this summer via Gaikai
Gaikai’s cloud gaming service is already available on several platforms including Facebook and LG televisions but they can soon add another client to their list: Samsung. Starting later this summer, Samsung Series 7000 units and Smart TVs will get the cloud gaming treatment as part of a service called Samsung Cloud Gaming. Engadget points out that a deal between the two companies has been in the works for nine months now. The service will essentially use the same technology that’s used to deliver the service to LG sets but the South Korean company will customize the experience with their own user interface. Gaikai CEO David Perry told the publication that Samsung had always been in their sights since they are the largest electronics manufacturer on the planet. He also outlined the basics of the deal which will see Samsung purchase dedicated bandwidth from the gaming provider on a per-device basis. Gaikai will be responsible for handling traffic as the service becomes more … [Read more...] about Cloud gaming coming to Samsung TVs this summer via Gaikai