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Mike Flanagan to Adapt Stephen King's Dark Tower for Amazon
2KGizmodo / 18h
In the wake of moving from an overall deal with Netflix to Amazon, writer/director Mike Flanagan and his longtime executive producer Trevor Macy have revealed that they have acquired the rights to a screen adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower . Flanagan said to Deadline in an interview that he’s already written… Read more...
Twitter will reportedly charge $11 on iOS for Blue subscription to offset App Store fees
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Twitter Blue plan is on halt right now but when it resumes you will have to pay $11 per month if you subscribe from iOS, according to a report from The Information . The report noted that the subscription plan will cost $7 per month if you purchase from the web. But it will be costlier on iOS to offset Apple’s App Store fees. Notably, Apple charges 30% fees to the developers for the first year of
TikTok's Stupid Heating 'Hack' Is Dangerous, People
500+Lifehacker / 13h
You probably know space heaters can be dangerous and have to be used very carefully, so the appeal of a TikTok hack for making your own heater might stem from an interest in avoiding a fire hazard. Unfortunately, the DIY heater is dangerous itself and after a fire in England was attributed to the trick, fire officials… Read more...
Japan’s health-tech Ubie wants to fuel its U.S expansion with $19M Series C extension
22TechCrunch / 1h
Ubie , a Tokyo-based startup providing an AI-powered symptom checker app and hospital SaaS products, has closed a $19 million extension to its previous Series C round . This brings the health tech startup’s total funding to $45.2 million in Series C. The extension round consists of 90% equity and 10% debt financing, according to the co-founder and CEO of Ubie Kota Kuto. With this round, Ubie has
Elon Musk says Twitter will start showing if you've been shadowbanned
65Mashable / 1h
The days of secret shadowbanning on Twitter are over – at least according to Elon Musk. On Friday, Musk tweeted that Twitter is "working on a software update that will show your true account status, so you know clearly if you’ve been shadowbanned, the reason why and how to appeal." Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) Shadowbanning is a controversial practice of making certain posts o
Vocaster is the one-stop tech solution for podcasters and content creators
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Podcasting is popular. According to hosting platform Buzzsprout , more than 75.9 million people in the US listen to podcasts regularly, and forecasters predict that number could rise to 160 million by 2023. It’s no surprise that people want to start podcasting or elevate their current podcast to a professional standard. However, it can be challenging to figure out what kind of tech you need to en
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Fired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'
500+BBC News - Technology / 2h
One of them told the BBC a member of Elon Musk's team said their jobs would be replaced by robots.
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for December 9
Mashable / 3h
You made it's! It's Friday, and there's a fresh Wordle. We're here to help you with some subtle clues and the word of the day itself. A friendly reminder, in case you missed the recent rule change: The New York Times has added a new word list and updated the rules , so now plurals ending in S or ES will never be the solution. If you'd rather have the answer to today's Wordle delivered straight, s
Inside the Frantic Texts Exchanged by Crypto Executives as FTX Collapsed
26NYT > Technology / 3h
A group chat including crypto leaders shows Binance’s Changpeng Zhao accusing FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried of orchestrating trades to destabilize the industry.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for December 9
Mashable / 3h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Today's Wordle Answer #538 – December 9, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 4h
If you're having trouble tying up today's Wordle answer, we have a couple of hints you can unravel, and the solution if you don't mind the spoiler.
Destiny 2: Lightfall Expansion Gets New Gameplay Trailer
SlashGear / 4h
A new trailer just dropped for "Destiny 2: Lightfall," the latest expansion for Bungie's popular and long-running MMO shooter coming March 1, 2023.
Diablo 4 Finally Gets A Release Date, Preorders Arrive With Beta Perk
SlashGear / 4h
After years of hard work, Blizzard has finally revealed the erelease date for "Diablo 4." The announcement was joined by the launch of preorders.
Death Stranding 2 Made Official With Secret-Filled Trailer
SlashGear / 4h
Hideo Kojima fans got an exciting announcement during The Game Awards 2022: their first look at and confirmation of the anticipated "Death Stranding 2."
How To Enable Call Screening On Your Google Pixel
SlashGear / 4h
If you have a Google Pixel phone, the need to filter out unwanted phone calls is less of a problem, but sometimes they still get through.
Here's Why The Chevy 350 Is One Of The Most Popular Engines Ever Made
SlashGear / 4h
The Chevy 350 V8, GM's ubiquitous engine, has stood the test of time better than nearly every other automotive part to date.
Elon Musk says Twitter is developing a feature that shows if you've been 'shadowbanned'
Engadget / 4h
Elon Musk has announced that Twitter is currently working on a software update that will give you access to a tool that can clearly show whether you've been shadowbanned. The term means different things for different platforms, but being shadowbanned typically makes your posts invisible to other users or makes your profile hard to find without your knowledge. Musk says the upcoming tool will also
Save up to 40% with the best last-minute Christmas deals on Garmin
Mashable / 4h
SAVE UP TO 40%: A range of Garmin fitness trackers and smartwatches are on offer in the Amazon last-minute Christmas sale, saving you up to 40% on list price for a limited time. If you have a fitness fanatic on your Christmas shopping list, you should seriously consider investing in a Garmin watch . These popular fitness trackers and smartwatches provide everything you need to set goals and then
Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office for Windows or Mac for under £35
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: A lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows or Mac is on sale for £33.36, saving you 89% on list price. Crunching some numbers or revising a CV? Microsoft Office could be your go-to set of programs for that and more. Whether you’re drafting, organising, sharing, or researching, these programs are the real deal when it comes to productivity software for Windows or M
'Hades 2' trailer teases new game for anyone thirsty for Olympian gods
Mashable / 4h
Hades was one of the best games of 2020 , the indie roguelike offering slick gameplay, gorgeous graphics, and writing that was full of personality. Now developer Supergiant Games has revealed it is working on a sequel, and the trailer looks every bit as good as its predecessor. Unveiled at the 2022 Game Awards, Hades 2 will follow the new character Melinoë, Princess of the Underworld and a powerf
How to livestream the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for free
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SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN can unblock streaming sites from around the world to watch the World Cup for free. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £83.43 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. The quarterfinals of the World Cup are fast approaching, with four absolutely massive matches promising joy, despair, and everything in between. If you're based
Save 25% on Tile item finders in Amazon's last-minute Christmas sale
Mashable / 4h
SAVE 25%: A range of Tile item finders are on offer in Amazon's last-minute Christmas sale, saving you 25% on list price. Everyone knows someone who is constantly losing their things. If you don't, then we're sorry to say that it's probably you. Either way, everyone could benefit from a Tile item finder. These little devices keep tabs on your property, so you don't need to give it a second though
SpaceX moon flight to include DJ, YouTuber and K-pop rapper
100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
A Japanese billionaire recruits an artists-only crew for a space voyage around the moon.
FromSoftware's next game is 'Armored Core VI', arriving in 2023
Engadget / 5h
Although The Game Awards didn't bring news of a major Elden Ring expansion, there was another juicy announcement for FromSoftware fans. The revered studio is bringing back the Armored Core series after a decade of dormancy. Best of all, you won't have to wait too long to get your hands on Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon . It's coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Steam in 2023. Fro
Idris Elba is coming to 'Cyberpunk 2077' in 2023
Engadget / 5h
The first major bit of DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 — unless you count a buttload of patches — is due out in 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Phantom Liberty is a spy thriller, and it introduces a new character, FIA agent Solomon Reed, who's played by Idris Elba. The DLC also includes new missions and a new district in Night City, all of it culminating in "an impossible mission of e
After 10 years, FromSoftware finally reveals long-awaited sci-fi sequel
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Before Elden Ring, before Sekiro, before Bloodborne, before Dark Souls, even before Demon's Souls, developer FromSoftware was known for a different series entirely: Armored Core. If you've not heard of it, it may be because it's been ten years since the last game was released. After a long, long, long wait, FromSoftware has at last revealed Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon, and it looks stunning.
Final Fantasy 16 gets a release date and a chaotic new trailer centered on revenge
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Final Fantasy 16 finally has a release date after unveiling a new gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2022. We now have a bit of a deeper understanding of the medieval vibes and the monsters to be encountered on the journey. After much anticipation, Final Fantasy 16 is scheduled to release on June 22, 2023, which means that RPG fanatics worldwide will have to wait roughly half a year to experienc
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty trailer comes with an unexpected guest
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
I guess it's time to head back to Night City for round two; this time, Solomon Reed is along for the ride. The exciting news of the Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Phantom Liberty was announced at The Game Awards. Happily, we should be able to get our hands on it in 2023 . But that wasn't the only surprise fans got to see. Recently, Cyberpunk has made a phoenix-like recovery. After a successful Netflix show a
Revenge is a weapon in new 'Final Fantasy XVI' trailer
Mashable / 5h
The next big Final Fantasy game is tantalizingly close. At the 2022 Game Awards, Square Enix showed off an action-packed trailer for Final Fantasy XVI . The next mainline single-player game in the series has a traditional fantasy setting, real-time action combat, and even a dog you can pet. Oh, and it's set in a world where countries wage war using Godzilla-sized versions of classic Final Fantasy
'Final Fantasy XVI' arrives on PlayStation 5 June 22nd
Engadget / 5h
The next Final Fantasy game has a more tangible release date. Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XVI will come to PS5 on June 22nd, 2023. You'll have to be patient if you plan to play the action RPG on anything else — the company warns that the game won't come to other platforms until December 31st. A new trailer accompanying the news offers only brief glimpses of gameplay, but does hig
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Gameplay reveal trailer is bloody as hell
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
At long last, we've finally got a proper look at Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 with an uncompromising gameplay reveal trailer worthy of the Emperor himself. What immediately stands out about Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is just how visceral the title uses the technological advancements between console generations. That's because the first game initially dropped over a decade ago, so the violence
'Crash Team Rumble' expands the Bandicootverse into team-based fruit collection
Engadget / 6h
A new Crash Bandicoot online multiplayer game is on the way. The 4v4 team-based Crash Team Rumble launches on PS5 and PS4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. The game, which supports cross-platform play, will arrive in 2023. In the game, you team up with three other players to bank fruits into your drop-off zone while trying to defend the opposing team’s goal. You can play in various arenas and choose
Sorry PS4 players, Horizon Forbidden West's expansion is only coming to PS5
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
If you got to the end of Horizon Forbidden West, turned to your resident spectator, and said, "I bet that's the end of that adventure. Every single story thread appears to be wrapped up neatly in a robot dinosaur-shaped bow," then I am sorry to be the one to tell you this, but Guerrilla Games just announced an expansion and it's not coming to PS4. Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores sees Aloy
Diablo 4 finally gets a release date alongside a brutal new cinematic trailer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The hotly anticipated Diablo 4 finally has a release date which was revealed at The Game Awards 2022. Halsey took to the stage to serenade what looks to be the bloodiest in the series to date. Diablo 4 is slated to release on June 6, 2023, so fans will roughly have to wait half a year to get their hands on the long-awaited next-generation installment in the dungeon crawler franchise. While we've
Baldur's Gate 3 trailer and release date revealed, along with a returning hero
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
It's time to suit up and gather your dice because Larian Studios has announced Baldur's Gate 3 release date. Showcased at The Game Awards 2022, we now know that Baldur's Gate 3 finally be in our grasp come August 2023 , three years after its early access was released, so hopefully, we can expect some significant changes since then. While we already know about Baldur's Gate 3, featuring all 12 D&D
'Horizon Burning Shores' will take Aloy to a volcanic Los Angeles on April 19th
Engadget / 6h
Just like its predecessor, Horizon Forbidden West is getting an expansion. As revealed at The Game Awards , the Burning Shores DLC will arrive on April 19th. The DLC will pick up from where the sprawling story of Forbidden West left off. It will see Aloy travel to what was once Los Angeles, a region that's now home to a volcanic archipelago. She'll be able to explore the area by water or on the b
'Diablo IV' arrives June 6th, 2023
Engadget / 6h
After more than a decade, the next desktop Diablo game is close at hand. Blizzard has confirmed that Diablo IV will be available on June 6th, 2023. That's not completely surprising when the public beta is due early next year, but it's worth noting if you've been looking forward to the click-fest action RPG for years. Diablo IV promises to be a revival of a franchise that some say went awry with t
Mario Heads to the Mushroom Kingdom In the First Super Mario Bros. Movie Clip
Gizmodo / 6h
At tonight’s Game Awards, Keegan Michael-Key (the voice of Toad in the Mario movie) introduced the world to the first extended clip from The Super Mario Bros. Movie , giving us a taste of Illumination’s take on the lands of the Mushroom Kingdom. Read more...
Amazon Games will bring Bandai Namco’s ‘Blue Protocol’ to the west
Engadget / 6h
At the Game Awards, Amazon Games announced it will be publishing Bandai Namco’s forthcoming free-to-play online RPG, Blue Protocol in the west. A new teaser trailer offer views of the game's beautiful cel-shaded world, multiple character classes and weapons. It's an action RPG, with the ability to play both solo and cooperatively. You’ll apparently be able to participate in raids with up to 30 ot
This 'Death Stranding 2' trailer is just...so much
Mashable / 6h
You'll want to sit down for this one. Hey, remember Death Stranding ? Yeah, the weird game where Norman Reedus carries around a baby that helps him see evil ghosts. Somewhat shockingly, creator Hideo Kojima made an appearance at The Game Awards to reveal DS2 . It appears to be a true sequel to the first game, as the trailer prominently features both Lea Seydoux's Fragile and Reedus's Sam Porter B
'Earthblade' is the next game from the team behind ‘Celeste’
Engadget / 6h
Extremely OK Games, the developer behind the award-winning platformer Celeste , has revealed its new project at this year's Game Awards. It's called Earthblade , and just like Celeste , it's a 2D exploration-action game set in a pixel world. In Earthblade , you'll play Névoa, which the developer describes as an "enigmatic child of Fate" (with horns) who's returning to Earth. The trailer shows you
Death Stranding 2 trailer shows series continues tradition of being weird AF
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
While Death Stranding 2 isn't a surprise, after all, back in May, actor Norman Reedus straight up said he was appearing in a sequel. Now we've had official confirmation and the first trailer of the game. More importantly, the trailer confirms that the sequel will continue the series' tradition of being completely weird. I'll do as good a job of describing what happens in Death Stranding 2's revea
'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' is a direct sequel to 'Fallen Order' arriving March 17th
Engadget / 7h
The Game Awards is often full of surprise announcements and reveals but one thing we knew going into this year's ceremony is that it would provide a first look at Star Wars Jedi: Survivor gameplay. The game takes place five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Fittingly, the trailer shows an older and more rugged Cal Kestis, who's now a Jedi Knight. You'll journey to new planet
Cal Kestis takes on the Empire in 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' trailer
Mashable / 7h
One of our favorite Jedi is back. Cal Kestis, the hero of 2019's surprisingly great Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order , is back in a sequel that's looking real fresh. The Dark Souls -ish take on Star Wars is getting a sequel in March called Star Wars Jedi: Survivor . This trailer from The Game Awards showcases a ton of gameplay, including Cal riding on a big bird, wielding two lightsabers, and just ge
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor trailer shows one hell of a force-enabled beating
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Time to look up and head to the stars; we're finally getting Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. With the release date of March 17, 2023 , it's safe to say we don't have to wait light years. It's been over three years since the release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order . Just when I thought I'd had my Star Wars fill from all the shows, Disney seems to be popping out; Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has hooked me ag
Dune Awakening in-engine trailer shows off the stunning MMO world of the series
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
An in-engine trailer for Dune Awakening has been shown off at The Game Awards, which gives MMO fans the first look at how the Sci-fi epic will translate into the RPG format. It's being developed by Age of Conan team Funcom, so it should be well worth playing! Whether you're a fan of the books or movies, Dune Awakening is sure to be set on a grand scale as the franchise isn't exactly known for qui
'Death Stranding 2' is Hideo Kojima's next game
Engadget / 7h
Hideo Kojima's next project is Death Stranding 2 . The reveal trailer for the sequel shows Fragile, played by Léa Seydoux, and Sam, played by Norman Reedus, in a world still infested with lethal BTs. There's no word on a release date, but according to the trailer's YouTube description, it's heading to PlayStation 5. Kojima took the stage during The Game Awards to introduce Death Stranding 2 . Its
'The Last of Us Part I' hits PC on March 3rd, 2023
Engadget / 7h
The Last of Us Part I will officially hit PC on March 3rd, 2023. This follows the game's launch on PlayStation 5 earlier in 2022. Part I is a modern remake of the original The Last of Us , Naughty Dog's dramatic zombie-adjacent game that came out in 2013 and quickly became an industry darling. There's since been a sequel, an upgraded version of that game, a remastered version of the original titl
Rocksteady's Suicide Squad game (hopefully) arrives May 26th, 2023
Engadget / 7h
Rocksteady's long-in-the-making Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game finally has a firm release date. The studio has revealed that its villains-doing-good title will be available on May 26th, 2023. And, as the trailer below shows, it will be memorable for more than just gameplay. This is the curtain call for one of voice acting's best-known stars. The upcoming game will have the Suicide Sq
'Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon' drops March 2023
Engadget / 7h
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon has premiered at The Game Awards , where a trailer also debuted for the franchise's upcoming spinoff. Like its name implies, Bayonetta Origins tells the story of Bayonetta when she was Cereza and has only just summoned her first demon Cheshire. The trailer gives us a glimpse at the story and about how Cereza explores a forest despite her mother's warni
Batman returns in new Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League trailer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
After nearly a year of silence, we finally have an update on Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, with a new trailer shown off at The Game Awards. We find the stars of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League in a somewhat tricky spot, despite having somehow captured The Flash, the crew of misfit villains is then confronted by Batman. While we still don't have all the details of why the Justice
Ken Levine's Judas trailer just dropped and it's looking like the best of BioShock
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A new game by the team behind BioShock, entitled Judas, has been announced at The Game Awards with a trailer that shows off some of project lead Ken Levine's masterful worldbuilding and some familiar elements to long-time fans. It's the first game in development from Ghost Story Games, which was formed from the ashes of Irrational Games back in 2017. Despite its fairly limited length, the Judas t
The best indie game of 2020 is getting a sequel
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
After two years, we are finally getting the sequel we deserve, Hades II has been announced, and we couldn't be happier. One of the first games to hit our radar at The Game Awards 2022 was the announcement of Hades II. For those who haven't played the first game, this rogue-like sees you fight across the mythos of Ancient Greek mythology. The art style is incredible, the music is astounding, and t
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's New Trailer Tries to Ignite a Fire Across the Galaxy
Gizmodo / 7h
The last time we saw Cal Kestis , he barely survived an encounter with the Dark Lord of the Sith, and decided to keep the Force-sensitive children of the galaxy safe from the Empire’s wrath rather than recruit them to build a new Jedi Order. Now, we’ve finally got a look at what he’s up to next. Read more...
The Bizarre 1920s Harley-Davidson That Was Never Sold To The Public
SlashGear / 7h
Dangerous for everyday use, Harley-Davidson priced the 8-Valve Racer at a staggering $1,500 — four times the avarage bike cost.
Among Us Hide And Seek Game Mode Arrives On December 9
SlashGear / 7h
Innersloth is bringing an entirely new game mode to its hit "Among Us" game, one that is based on a popular unofficial version created by players.
Batman makes his debut in 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League' game trailer
Mashable / 7h
You'll get one more chance to hear Kevin Conroy as Batman. At The Game Awards 2022 Edition, host Geoff Keighley introduced a trailer for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League . In the trailer, the familiar cast of villains, scoundrels, and misfits exchange some banter while out on a mission before encountering the Dark Knight himself, Batman. It's not a huge surprise that Batman is in the game,
'Judas' is the first project from BioShock creator Ken Levine's Ghost Story Games
Engadget / 7h
Ghost Story Games has revealed its first title nearly six years after BioShock creator Ken Levine founded the studio. A trailer for Judas debuted at The Game Awards and while it's not an actual BioShock game, it draws from that series' art style. It's also a first-person shooter in which it looks like you can wield elemental powers. You play as the titular Judas, a "mysterious and troubled" chara
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord' trailer shows off co-op VR gameplay
Engadget / 7h
The Ghostbusters virtual reality game teased earlier this year now has a full trailer. Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord comes to Meta Quest 2 and PlayStation VR2 in 2023. The trailer shows four Quest 2 users donning their headsets to battle dark forces descending on San Francisco. The in-engine (pre-alpha) footage follows the players using an arsenal of PKE Meters, Proton Packs and traps to h
'Hellboy: Web of Wyrd' is a stylish brawler that takes its cues from the comic
Engadget / 7h
One of the least expected announcements at The Game Award creator Mike Mignola and Dark Horse helped pen the story, and the cel-shaded look is more than a little reminiscent of what you saw on paper. b of Wyrd , a roguelite (read: purposefully brutal and repetitive) brawler that revolves around everyone's favorite half-demon. You play Hellboy as he takes on a series of seemingly disconnected adve
'Hades II' promises witchy vibes and a new immortal protagonist
Engadget / 7h
Supergiant Games is sticking with what works. Hades II is on its way, slinging more Greek god-ness and a new protagonist, the Princess of the Underworld. The game is heading to early access on PC first, with more details coming in 2023. The reveal trailer for Hades II shows the protagonist, Melinoë, training with the witch goddess Hecate, before diving into a familiar isometric landscape. Familia
'Dead Cells' is getting Castlevania crossover DLC in early 2023
Engadget / 8h
Dead Cells developers Motion Twin and Evil Empire are getting a chance to pay tribute to Castlevania, the series that inspired their game, with the roguelike's next DLC. Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania is said to be the game's biggest expansion to date, and it will be available on the PC and console versions in early 2023. An animated trailer that debuted at The Game Awards gave a sense of what
PS5 hit 'Returnal' is coming to PC early 2023
Engadget / 8h
You won't need to pick up a PlayStation 5 to understand the fuss over Returnal . Housemarque has announced that a PC version of the sci-fi roguelite will be available in early 2023. There aren't many details of what's new at this stage, but it's safe to presume there will be plenty of visual splendor like in the PS5 release. Apart from its graphics, Returnal is best known for its merciless third-
'Street Fighter 6' lands June 2nd, 2023
Engadget / 8h
You'll have to wait a while longer to give Street Fighter 6 a spin. Capcom revealed at The Game Awards that its modernized brawler will be available June 2nd, 2023 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC (via Steam). Pre-orders are available now. The new title includes favorite series characters like Ryu and Chun-Li as well as relative newcomers like Luke, a DLC addition from Street Fighter 5 who's
'Vampire Survivors' got a surprise (and free) iOS and Android release
Engadget / 8h
Although it only snagged a single nomination at The Game Awards, Vampire Survivors is a true game of the year contender. It arrived on Steam in early access a year ago and it recently landed on Xbox . Now, you'll no longer need a Steam Deck or Xbox Cloud Gaming access to play it anywhere or at any time. As spotted by Polygon , Vampire Survivors has suddenly arrived on the Apple App Store and Goog
How to Uncurse Your Dice Before Game Night
41Gizmodo / 9h
Earlier this week, while preparing for a tabletop role playing game , I was perusing my dice, trying to pick out a set of polyhedral dice (which consist of seven dice: a D4, D6 , D8, two D10s, D12, and a D20 ) that would best fit my Dragonborn Monk, Teimuraz . I found a set still in its packaging—my red-and-silver Crimson… Read more...
Akros Technologies, an AI-powered asset management platform, raises funding from Z Holdings
TechCrunch / 9h
Artificial intelligence is taking over almost every industry. The investment and finance industry is no exception. In Deloitte’s 2019 report , the firm reveals that AI is transforming the financial ecosystem to reduce costs and make operations more efficient by providing automated insights and alternative data, analysis and risk management. Technology such as AI has digitized the finance sector,
Pentagon picked four tech companies to form $9B cloud computing network
23Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Glowimages | Glowimages ) In a press conference that Ars attended today, Department of Defense officials discussed the benefits of partnering with Google, Oracle, Microsoft, and Amazon to build the Pentagon’s new cloud computing network. The multi-cloud strategy was described as a necessary move to keep military personnel current as technology has progressed and officials’ famili
“Memory Saver” might cure Chrome’s insatiable appetite for RAM
62Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / One of the many "Chrome as a RAM-eating Pac-Man" memes. (credit: GallowBoob ) Forget AAA ray-traced video games or mining cryptocurrency—sometimes it feels like just running Chrome is one of the hardest tasks you can throw at PC. Google is apparently aware of Chrome's reputation for being a bit of resource hog, and on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS, it's introducing two new features— Memo
DeepMind’s latest AI project solves programming challenges like a newb
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / If an AI were asked to come up with an image for this article, would it think of The Matrix ? (credit: EThamPhoto ) Google's DeepMind AI division has tackled everything from StarCraft to protein folding . So it's probably no surprise that its creators have eventually turned to what is undoubtedly a personal interest: computer programming. In Thursday's edition of Science, the company de
Twirling parasitic worms throw dance party in man’s scrotum
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Wuchereria bancrofti Enlarge / This photomicrograph depicts a close view of the posterior end of a Wuchereria bancrofti microfilaria, a leading cause for human lymphatic filariasis. (credit: CDC/ Dr. Mae Melvin ) When parasitic worms make it into a scrotum, they have a ball—and dance like nobody's watching. But in a hospital in New Delhi, India, doctors were watching. And they caught the dangling
Twitter sued for targeting women and staff on family leave in layoffs
95Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: VIEW press / Contributor | Corbis News ) In photos taken before and after Twitter’s mass layoffs , it appeared to many that Musk’s widespread staff cuts severely reduced the number of women on Twitter staff. Now, women laid off by Twitter have filed a class-action lawsuit, alleging that Musk violated employment laws by discharging significantly more women than men. “Women at Twit
UK regulator says it’s not to blame for Virgin Orbit mission delay
TechCrunch / 10h
Virgin Orbit is retargeting a launch that was supposed to take place as soon as next week from Cornwall, England — and that was to be the first spaceflight to depart from British soil — due to additional technical to-dos and remaining regulatory hurdles. In a statement, Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart said the company would retarget launch for “the coming weeks.” In addition to remaining technical work
Gen Z are turning their time online into a side hustle in 2023
Mashable / 10h
Instagram thinks 2023 will be the year of the social media side hustle, especially for Gen Z. According to Instagram's 2023 trend report , nearly two thirds of Gen Z plan to use social media to make money in 2023. Instagram partnered with WGSN to survey 1,200 social media users, ranging from 16 to 24, on variety of topics, including their financial aspirations. SEE ALSO: How Gen Z is using TikTok
Daily Crunch: Airtable lays off 250+ as CEO cites importance of ‘being a lean organization’
100+TechCrunch / 10h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Hello, Happy Thursday. There is a lot of news today, much of it posting as I write this — for example, the Federal Trade Commission is now suing to block Microsoft from buying Activision . So less chatter, more banter. — Christine The TechCrunch Top 3 Let’s give ’e
James Cameron Reveals His True Feelings About Thanos
Gizmodo / 10h
Unlike certain other high-profile directors, James Cameron is a professed fan of Marvel and DC movies. But in a new interview for Avatar: The Way of Water , he weighed in on the VFX used to create Marvel villain Thanos , versus the VFX that brings his Avatar characters to life . And you won’t be surprised which he favors. Read more...
The FTC's Effort to Block Microsoft's Activision Acquisition Will Test Biden's Antitrust Legacy
Gizmodo / 10h
It’s official. After months of rumors, the Federal Trade Commission this week voted 3-1 in favor of suing to block Microsoft’s estimated $69 billion acquisition of video game giant Activision Blizzard. Read more...
Former Twitter employees file class action gender discrimination lawsuit
Engadget / 10h
Elon Musk has yet another class action lawsuit to contend with over his handling of mass layoffs at Twitter. The latest comes from two former employees who allege “women were significantly affected more than men” in the November layoffs that cut nearly half its workforce. According to the lawsuit, a total of 57% of women employees were laid off, compared with just 47 percent of men. It goes on to
Another Satellite Released by NASA's Artemis I Just Croaked
40Futurism / 11h
Cubesat Chaos On November 16, NASA's uncrewed Orion spacecraft released a suite of ten different cubesats, small satellites meant to carry out tasks ranging from photographing the Moon's surface to studying the effects of space radiation. But not everything has gone according to plan, demonstrating the dubious reliability of cheap-but-fragile cubesats. NASA announced today that teams have lost co
Elon Musk isn't giving you crypto - it's a scam
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
In the newest example of Elon Musk’s identity being abused in cryptocurrency scams, a threat actor is targeting the eccentric billionaire’s newest Twitter followers, security experts have warned. As reported by BleepingComputer , a scammer has created a nameless Twitter account, and placed the company logo for the profile picture, to create a false sense of legitimacy. They then started monitorin
UN passes resolution to curb space debris from anti-satellite missile tests
Engadget / 11h
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution today asking countries not to conduct direct-ascent anti-satellite tests (ASAT) that create space junk. The US spearheaded the measure after the International Space Station (ISS) had a close call last year with more than 1,500 pieces of debris from a Russian ASAT. The measure doesn’t ban the development or testing of ASAT systems, but it dis
8 things to know about the future of luxury travel
The Points Guy / 11h
What do you mean there’s a recession on the horizon? The world’s luxury travel sector was parked en masse this week in Cannes, France, for the International Luxury Travel Market (or ILTM) conference. From the packed floors of the Palais des Festivals et des Cannes conference venue, you wouldn’t know the global economy is on shaky ground. Representatives from brands like Aman and Belmond, as well
Los Angeles Votes to Ditch Styrofoam With Citywide Ban
Gizmodo / 11h
Los Angeles officials voted to ban styrofoam and other single-use plastics on Thursday in a move to become a “zero waste” city. The 12 city council members who were present at the meeting voted unanimously in favor of the ban, prohibiting the distribution and sale of expanded polystyrene products, more commonly known… Read more...
Sony's new motion tracking VR system brings your entire body into the Metaverse
Mashable / 11h
Sony's new Mocopi trackers can change the way you interact with virtual reality. Previous headsets and controllers gave your upper body representation in the virtual world, but with Meta announcing the addition of legs to their Metaverse, Sony's trackers will actually give them something to represent. Mocopi accessories strap to your arms and legs, providing a full body experience in VR, so now y
Watch The Game Awards here at 7:30PM ET
Engadget / 11h
Get ready for two and a half hours of game trailers, announcements, gameplay and maybe even a few award acceptance speeches. The ninth edition of The Game Awards is upon us. We'll be covering all the big news from tonight's event, which you can also watch live below starting at 7:30PM ET. Vying for the top prize of Game of the Year are God of War Ragarnok , Elden Ring , Horizon Forbidden West , S
In Pokémon Go, you can now capture superbig or supersmall friends
TechCrunch / 11h
For some reason, Niantic added a feature to Pokémon Go in which sometimes Pokémon can be HUGE and sometimes they’re tiny. This feels like a relatively useless feature that doesn’t really change gameplay at all, but I mean, sure, I will take a tiny Poochyena, please and thank you! Rolling out now, the Pokémon Poochyena, Mightyena and Mawile can appear in size XXS or XXL. Why those three Pokémon on
Be a Finance Squirrel
Lifehacker / 11h
When it comes to tricking yourself into saving more money, think like a squirrel. Just like squirrels bury nuts to prepare for winter, we can squirrel money in order to prepare for economic dry spells. And while we’re taking money lessons from squirrels, they crucially don’t store all their bounty in one place. Read more...
Delta SkyMiles Completes Transition To 300,000 Mile One Way Saver Awards [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Ink Business Preferred: 8 Reasons To Apply With Best-Ever 100K Bonus
One Mile at a Time / 11h
In recent years we’ve seen business credit cards become more compelling than ever before, as credit card issuers increasingly try to create products that meet the needs of small business owners. The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card ( review ) continues to be one of the most rewarding business cards out there. There’s not another business card that offers a combination of a huge welcome bonus,
10 Horror Movies That Will Make You Rethink Attempting Any Winter Sports
Gizmodo / 11h
Cold-weather horror is a much-loved genre , with sub-categories that include holiday horror , “trapped in this weather with killers and/or ghosts” horror (think The Shining ), and even—as this list explores—horror movies that work winter sports into their plots. Exercise can be deadly, so proceed with caution! Read more...
10 Classic Chevrolets We Want To Make A Modern Comeback
SlashGear / 11h
From the Bel Air to the Cameo Carrier Pickup, Chevrolet has made some incredible vehicles that we wish were still out on the road in force.
Google Said To Be Merging Waze And Google Maps Teams
SlashGear / 11h
Waze has existed under the Google (now Alphabet) umbrella for many years, and now the company is bringing it even closer to its Google Maps alternative.
Elon Musk May Have Almost Sold Tesla To Apple, But Tim Cook Didn't Want It
SlashGear / 11h
During the early days of Tesla, Elon Musk wanted to sell the electric car company to Apple, but CEO Tim Cook refused to take the meeting. We have the details.
US FTC Will Officially Try To Block Microsoft-Activision Merger
SlashGear / 11h
The United States Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit that seeks to undo Microsoft's acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard.
Europe Will Officially Force iPhone To Switch To USB-C By End Of 2024
SlashGear / 11h
As of 2024, Apple will be forced to ship iPhones with USB-C ports, thanks to a new law that just passed in the EU. This has been a long time coming.
Disney+ Basic Ad-Supported Tier Arrives At A Familiar Price Point
SlashGear / 11h
Shortly after Netflix released its lackluster ad-supported plan, Disney+ launched its own similar option, though with far more features including 4K.
Tips To Get The Most Battery Life Out Of Your Samsung Galaxy
SlashGear / 11h
Battery life is one of the most critical features a phone can have. Samsung Galaxy models have decent battery life, but some users might face power issues.
Upcoming Nintendo Switch Exclusives We Can't Wait To Play In 2023
SlashGear / 11h
The Nintendo Switch is a very popular gaming console and Nintendo has a number of exclusive titles coming to the platform in 2023. Here is the list.
Elon Musk's 'Twitter Hotel' Could Get Him Into Trouble
SlashGear / 11h
When Musk told Twitter employees they had to work "hardcore" going forward, that apparently included sleeping at the office often enough to require beds.
Today Only: This Tiny 65W 2-Port USB-C Charger Is Just $32
How-To Geek / 12h
You might have a few USB Type-C wall adapters around your home, but Spigen has one on sale right now that can fast-charge two devices at once. Best of all, it’s small enough to fit in any bag. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
AITA or Are These the Most Popular Subreddits of 2022?
Gizmodo / 12h
On Thursday, Reddit revealed what the biggest trending topics and subreddits were for 2022, and if you guessed that it was a forum for internet haranguing, then you would be correct—but also—you should probably take a break from the internet for a few days. Read more...
Staggering Galactic Explosion Blamed on Black Hole Collision
50Futurism / 12h
Scientists believe an immense explosion they detected was the result of a black hole colliding with a star. The 50-second blast, dubbed GRB 211211A, released copious gamma rays in a galaxy about 1.1 billion light-years away. The event was picked up by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope back in December 2021, and quickly caught the attention of the researchers. At almost a minute, the explosio
One Silly Little Detail Is Reportedly Delaying Artemis II by Years
20Futurism / 12h
With Artemis on its way back on to Earth , a question looms: why is it not headed back out, with astronauts on board , for at least two more years? In an interviews with Ars Technica , NASA insiders explained that ultimately, the lengthy gap between Artemis I and II boils down to money, and the financial issues began with a $100 million budget hole eight years ago that contractor Lockheed Martin
Turn (Almost) Any Store-Bought Cookie Into a Truffle
Lifehacker / 12h
I bought my first food processor while I was still in college, working towards a chemistry degree that would get far less use than the appliance. One of the first things I made was a batch of Easy Oreo truffles , which impressed all of my lab mates and required a mere three ingredients—cookies, cream cheese, and some… Read more...
A new electrolyte mixture may prevent EV batteries from catching fire
Engadget / 12h
Lithium-ion battery fires may not be all that common, but they are a concern — just ask electric vehicle makers and Samsung . Thankfully, research at Stanford might reduce the chances of those devices lighting up. Scientists have developed an electrolyte (the substance that carries lithium ions between electrodes) that won't catch fire even at temperatures of 140F or more. The trick, it turns out
First impressions of MSC Seascape: 9 things I liked and didn’t like about MSC’s 4th Seaside-class ship
31The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: TPG’s Ashley Kosciolek accepted a free trip from MSC Cruises to sail on MSC Seascape. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line. I’ve sailed all four of MSC Cruises’ Seaside-class vessels , and MSC Seascape is the best one yet. Apart from a few restaurants with different names, it’s a near carbon copy of older sister MSC Seashore, whic
Savory Choux Puffs Are Where the Party's At
Lifehacker / 12h
With winter holidays and the new year quickly rolling in, I think it’s safe to say, it’s officially party time. Whether you’re hosting or contributing snacks, these occasions require a strong rotation of hors d’oeuvres. For December holidays, and beyond, savory choux puffs are an easy and versatile appetizer,… Read more...
UN Adopts Resolution Against Anti-Satellite Tests to Prevent More Space Debris
33Gizmodo / 12h
Yesterday, an overwhelming majority of countries voted in favor of a United Nations resolution against tests of anti-satellite (ASAT) missile systems, with Russia and China voting against its adoption. Read more...
walkingdetroit: The Ransom Gillis House has decked the halls....
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
walkingdetroit : The Ransom Gillis House has decked the halls. 🎄 This historic home was built between 1876 and 1878 for Gillis, a wholesale dry goods merchant. It was designed by Henry T. Brush and his assistant, George D. Mason.
Amazon Echo Show 15 finally becomes the kitchen TV it always wanted to be
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
What looks like and acts like a TV is now an actual TV. By way of a new software update, the Echo Show 15 now supports Amazon Fire TV, allowing you to watch your favorite shows from various streaming services. Platforms like YouTube, Disney Plus, and Paramount Plus have a new home on the Show 15's interface. If you don’t mind smudging the 15.6-inch Full HD display, you can use the newly developed
Thank God, Doctor Who's Christmas Specials Will Return Starting Next Year
100+Gizmodo / 12h
When Chris Chibnall took over Doctor Who , one of the strangest decisions to come out of his era was a simple programming change: the Doctor Who Christmas specials , a tradition since 2005, were suddenly no more , replaced by New Year’s Day specials. Now, five years later, we know that the change is being reversed. Read more...
All 'League of Legends' and 'Valorant' characters will be free on Game Pass starting next week
Engadget / 12h
In June’s Xbox showcase, Riot Games teased that the company’s biggest titles were heading to Xbox Game Pass — and now we know when. Ahead of tonight’s Game Awards, Riot has announced that League of Legends , Valorant , Legends of Runeterra and other titles (with bonuses) will arrive on Monday, December 12th. Starting then, Game Pass subscribers can play League of Legends on PC with all 162 champi
The 10 Best Chrome Extensions for Holiday Shopping
Lifehacker / 12h
Long gone are the days of driving to the mall, battling crowds, and fighting tooth and nail for the last toy on the shelf. Holiday shopping is all online now, and that presents new varieties of stress. How do you know if you’re getting the best deal? Has this item been cheaper in the past? Are you missing out
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