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What Makes Quantum Computing So Hard to Explain?


4KWired / 11h
Before we can even begin to talk about these computers' potential applications, we need to understand the fundamental physics behind them.

Apple Says It Turned Over Data on Donald McGahn in 2018


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9KNYT > Technology / 3h
The company notified Donald F. McGahn II last month that it had been subpoenaed for his account information three years ago.

Rewatching The X-Files? Here's an exciting way to do it in 2021


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If you want to spice up a rewatch of classic sci-fi series The X-Files in 2021, we'll break down how to do a 'Mytharc' rewatch in 2021.


Xiaomi 200W HyperCharge tech has one critical drawback


SlashGear / 11min
Late last month, Xiaomi once again took the lead in the smartphone market when it comes to insanely fast charging speeds. Its new HyperCharge technology was able to charge a 4,000 mAh phone to full in just 8 minutes by pushing out 200W of power. Of course, the company will tout the safety mechanisms that will prevent the phone from … Continue reading

The best games of PC Gaming Show 2021


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These are the best games we saw at the PC Gaming Show 2021.

The Tell That American AAdvantage Will Devalue When It Eliminates Award Charts


View from the Wing / 16min
The President of the American AAdvantage program says they're working on something to replace award charts. He says has 'no plans to devalue' which means, of course, that he's planning to devalue the program but not call it a devaluation . How do we know this? Continue reading ...

Gillmor Gang: Déjà Vu


TechCrunch / 17min
The Gang or a subset did a Clubhouse, longer than a regular show by a good third. The audio only structure lacked the visual cues that distinguish between irony and bad manners, but otherwise it felt familiar if not comfortable. I can’t remember what we talked about, only that I seemed a little more emphatic about my opinions than usual. We recorded the meeting, which is close to what it was. Not

Don't expect GTA 6 at Take-Two's E3 2021 conference - it's not what you think


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Take-Two Interactive is set to appear at E3 2021, but it won't be hosting a showcase.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will have you shooting to 80s music


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SlashGear / 32min
There have been countless Marvel games on platforms throughout the years, spurred by the success of the MCU films, but many of those touched on more mainstream characters like Iron Man and the Avengers. Now Square Enix and Eidos Montreal are teaming up to bring one of the most unlikely heroes from the big screen to the smaller screens of … Continue reading

Final Fantasy Origin brings Nioh’s darkness to the franchise


SlashGear / 46min
It seems that Square Enix is really branching out its Final Fantasy series to more genres and styles of gameplay beyond its typical JRPG flavor. Last February, it announced Final Fantasy VII spinoffs that dip into action RPG and even MOBA styles of gameplay but this recent announcement might be the most un-Final Fantasy game it has ever made. With … Continue reading

Mobvoi TicWatch E3 hands-on reveals next Snapdragon Wear 4100 smartwatch


SlashGear / 1h
Wear OS smartwatches are a dime a dozen but, unfortunately, most of them are running on rather old hardware. Majority of those, including ones launched just last year, are still using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset that debuted way back in 2018. The chipmaker does have one updated wearable platform but so far only Mobvoi has been using it in … Continue reading

How the COVID pandemic redefined ambition


Mashable / 1h
Somewhere along the way my goals shrank. During the destabilizing and most isolating months of the pandemic, my desires shifted entirely. Professional ambitions, for instance — sweeping, difficult, long-term things — washed away, and were replaced with smaller things under my control: taking a walk, calling my friend , meditating for, like, five minutes maybe. I wasn't alone. The more I looked, t

Black Panther and a big Final Fantasy drop highlight Square Enix's E3 2021 reveals


Mashable / 1h
Black Panther is coming to Avengers during summer 2021 as what sounds like the largest free update yet for the online RPG from Crystal Dynamics. There's also a new Life is Strange game incoming where you wield the psychic power of empathy and several exciting Final Fantasy reveals, including the news that the first six games in the series are getting remastered re-releases. All of that is in addi

Is Censor the Future of Giallo Horror?


32Gizmodo / 1h
Censor is a 2021 Giallo film written and directed by Prano-Bailey Bond, and co-written with Anthony Fletcher. The story follows Enid Baines (Niamh Algar), a woman who works at the British film censor board. She is part of a team that decides which movies make it into theaters and which films will never see the light… Read more...

Raiders of the Lost Ark turns 40 and it’s still an unqualified masterpiece


21Ars Technica / 1h
Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) relishes the challenge of stealing a Peruvian fertility idol. [credit: Lucasfilm ] I still remember the thrill of watching Raiders of the Lost Ark for the first time in the summer of 1981. I spilled my popcorn at the very first jump scare: our hero, Indiana Jones, triggered a booby trap while tracking a Peruvian fertility idol, and a skewered, decaying skeleton poppe

A 'Slime Rancher' sequel is coming to Xbox Series X and PC in 2022


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Engadget / 2h
'Slime Rancher 2' will bring a cute, open-world life simulator to Xbox Series X and PC in 2022.

Your iPhone 12 Pro will soon 3D scan your foot to perfect online shoe shopping


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A new iPhone 12 Pro app aims to revolutionize shoe shopping by 3D scanning your foot to get your exact size.

How to save an iPhone live photo as a video


Mashable / 2h
In 2015, Apple Harry Potter-ized our pics with the introduction of photos-as-moving-pictures, aka "live photos." Live photos capture three seconds of video in total, with one and a half seconds recorded both before and after the shutter clicks. To view the whole sequence, you just press and hold the live photo. You'd think this would be a video, but it's actually a High Efficiency Image File (HEI

Apple was told to quietly supply data on Trump's White House counsel in 2018


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Apple was quietly subpoenaed for information on Trump's White House counsel, Don McGahn, and wasn't allowed to talk about it.

'Babylon's Fall' will put a co-op twist on the PlatinumGames formula


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Engadget / 2h
Surprise! Babylon's Fall is an online RPG.

Xbox and Bethesda dropped a *ton* of sweet game trailers at their E3 kickoff


Mashable / 2h
Halo? Jack Sparrow in Sea of Thieves ? A proper first look at Bethesda's long-awaited Starfield ? A new batch of Game Pass games for subscribers? All here, and then some. Microsoft and Bethesda Softworks kicked off their E3 2021 on Sunday afternoon with an extended onslaught of reveals and new trailer drops from the two storied publishers. It was notably the first E3 press conference for either o

The first six 'Final Fantasy' games are getting 'pixel perfect' remakes


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Engadget / 2h
While this isn't quite what we've seen already with more recent Final Fantasy titles, Square Enix is giving the first six games in the RPG series a 'pixel remaster' treatment.

Xbox Game Pass is E3 2021’s biggest winner


SlashGear / 2h
Xbox Game Pass is getting a huge influx of titles, with Microsoft and Bethesda spilling details on over 20 new “day one” games headed to the subscription service. The announcements were made in a jam-packed 90 minute E3 2021 stream today, as Microsoft demonstrated just how instrumental its studio acquisition strategy has been to the success of consoles like Xbox … Continue reading


First Final Fantasy game to be re-imagined in brand new action title


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Publisher Square Enix ended its E3 keynote with a new look at its Final Fantasy 1 prequel, Stranger of Paradise.

Xbox Mini Fridge release date announced, as Microsoft keeps its promise


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Microsoft is keeping true to its word and making the Xbox Mini Fridge, and it’s coming out soon.

A 'Guardians of the Galaxy' game is coming in October and it looks freakin' rad


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Mashable / 2h
Ready for a Marvel surprise? Square Enix has a Guardians of the Galaxy game coming, and it's totally separate from the publisher's 2020 Avengers game . In fact, this game couldn't be further from the online super team-up game Guardians of the Galaxy is a solitary, story-driven adventure that puts players in the role of Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, at a time when he and his misfit family of teammat

Xbox Series X restock at GameStop: it'll be sold in stores – here's when to get it


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Target Xbox Series X strategy is changing at GameStop. Here's what you need to know about buying it starting tomorrow.

Amazon Unveils Fleet of Cutesy-Named Robots to Make Its Warehouses Less of a Hazardous Hellscape


Gizmodo / 2h
Amazon warehouse employees may soon get a couple of new co-workers: Ernie and Bert. Read more...

'Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin' is a violent spin-off from the 'Nioh' team


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Engadget / 2h
Team Ninja and Tetsuo Nomura aren't pulling any punches.

'Life is Strange: True Colors' somehow makes empathy a cool superpower


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Engadget / 3h
his time around, you play as 21-year-old Alex Chen, who’s moved to Haven Springs in Colorado to reunite with her brother Gabe. According to the new E3 trailer, Alex seems to be amazed by the life Gabe has made for himself, and the warm characters that live in this small mountain town. But this is LIS, and tragedy is usually only a few narrative beats away. Gabe mysteriously passes away, and True C

Time-loop thriller 'Twelve Minutes' arrives August 19th on Xbox and PC


Engadget / 3h
'Twelve Minutes' comes to Xbox and PC on August 19th, complete with James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe in the cast.

The best Final Fantasy game is getting a remaster (no, not that one again)


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Square Enix reveals plans to remaster the first six (six!) Final Fantasy games during E3 2021.

Hitman mobile game coming later this year, Square Enix reveals at E3 2021


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The next Hitman mobile game, Hitman Sniper: Shadows, is revealed in all its glory at Square Enix's E3 2021 showcase.

E3 2021: Microsoft shows off Halo Infinite, Starfield and Forza Horizon 5


26BBC News - Technology / 3h
A release date for Halo, a new Forza racer, and the unveil of Starfield were all at Microsoft's E3.

There's more than one way to check battery life on the Apple Watch


Mashable / 3h
The Apple Watch has many strengths, but battery life isn't one of them. While Apple's smartwatches are rated for up to 18 hours of power (depending on usage), it's not the same as the days-long battery life offered by competitors. If you use the Apple Watch to track sleep and other daily metrics, receive notifications, and more, then you should also keep a close eye on battery life . Here's how t

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ is more 'Deus Ex' than 'Avengers'


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50Engadget / 3h
The next Square Enix Marvel game, Guardians of the Galaxy, has just been announced for an October 26th release. This time Eidos-Montréal is taking the reins and leading the partnership in a very different direction.

Every trailer and announcement from Microsoft and Bethesda’s E3 showcase


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Ars Technica / 3h
Curvy reflections on spaceship interiors in Starfield Microsoft packed 30 different games into its hour-and-a-half-long presentation at this year's completely virtual E3 show. Most of those games will be available on Game Pass and many will be Xbox console exclusives. If you didn't have a chance to sit through the lengthy, bombastic presentation live, here's a quick recap of every trailer and ann

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy game could repeat Avengers’ biggest mistake


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Eidos Montreal’s Guardians of the Galaxy game is an original take on the franchise, and sees you play as Peter Quill, AKA Star-Lord.

Xbox and Bethesda at E3 2021: five huge announcements you need to see


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Missed the Xbox and Bethesda games showcase? Don't worry, we've collected the biggest announcements from the event right here.

'Guardians of the Galaxy' hits Xbox, PlayStation and PC on October 26th


Engadget / 3h
It's a narrative, third-person, action-adventure title from the Deus Ex folks.

Loki: Is TVA Judge Revonna Renslayer Friend or Foe?


Gizmodo / 3h
Gugu Mbatha-Raw is now an official member of the Marvel gang as she stars in Disney+ newest show, Loki as Revonna Renslayer. Read more...

The Xbox Mini Fridge will keep your gamer juice cool this holiday season


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59Engadget / 3h
It's not yet clear whether the Xbox Series X-style appliance will be a giveaway or a thing you can buy.


A Mysterious Bidder Just Paid $28 Million to Fly to Space With Jeff Bezos on July 20


52Gizmodo / 3h
Someone with deep pockets just shelled out $28 million to fly to space with Jeff Bezos, the richest man on Earth, on Blue Origin’s first crewed flight of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle. Unfortunately, we don’t yet know who the mystery bidder is, although Blue Origin promises we’ll find out in a few weeks. Read more...

Prey and Dishonored studio reveals Redfall for Xbox Series X


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SlashGear / 4h
While Forza Horizon 5 and Halo Infinite were likely the main draws of today’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase at E3, Microsoft finished off the day by revealing something entirely new. The final announcement for the day – if we aren’t counting surprise mini fridge appearances – was the reveal of Redfall, a new first-person shooter from the studio behind … Continue reading

‘Fallout 76’ is headed to Fallout 3’s Pittsburgh in 2022


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Engadget / 4h
Get ready to return to The Pitt.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is gliding onto Xbox Series X / S consoles on July 27


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Microsoft Flight Simulator will be available on Xbox Series X and Series S on July 27

Ticket for space flight with Jeff Bezos is auctioned for $28 million


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21Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / New Shepard crew capsule seen landing in west Texas in April 2021. (credit: Blue Origin) A ticket to take a brief trip to space with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos next month has been sold at auction for $28 million. The bidding process, which began in early May, drew offers from more than 7,000 participants from 159 countries, Blue Origin said. The price had stood at $4.8 million ahead of S

Forza Horizon 5 takes us to Mexico later this year


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SlashGear / 4h
As the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase started winding down today, Microsoft made a whopper of a reveal by announcing Forza Horizon 5. Not only did we get confirmation that Forza Horizon 5 is on the way, but we also got an extended look at gameplay, details about this new game’s setting, and a release date. As it turns out, … Continue reading

Scientists Discover Giant Arc of Galaxies That Could “Overturn Cosmology”


500+Futurism / 4h
Breaking the Standard Model Researchers may have discovered a giant arc of galaxies that would challenge the standard model of cosmology. The team of astronomers believe that the arrangement of galaxies, which they’ve dubbed “the Giant Arc,” stretches 3.3 billion light years across space, according to Science News . If this is the case, it directly challenges the accepted notion that matter in th

'Redfall' is an open-world vampire shooter from the studio behind 'Dishonored'


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Engadget / 4h
Arkane and Bethesda have unveiled 'Redfall,' an open-world vampire shooter for Xbox Series X and PC due in 2022.

'Forza Horizon 5' will take players to Mexico on November 9th


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21Engadget / 4h
Microsoft will release Forza Horizon 5, the next-entry its long-running open world racing series, on November 9th.

The Xbox Mini Fridge is real: Microsoft will sell gaming’s coolest meme


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SlashGear / 4h
Microsoft’s biggest news of E3 2021 isn’t even a game – it’s the Xbox Mini Fridge. Demonstrating that the very best way to deal with criticism is to embrace it, flip it on its head, and then charge people for the end result, Microsoft’s willingness to play along with suggestions that the Xbox Series X looks like a refrigerator proved … Continue reading

'In The Heights' is Hollywood going Bollywood in the best way


Mashable / 4h
On June 10, I went back to the movies. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jon M. Chu's In The Heights hit theaters and HBO Max on Friday, but finally seeing it confirmed what I suspected since the very first trailers debuted online: For In The Heights , Hollywood went Bollywood. I have waxed about Indian movie musicals at length on this website and others, but in recent years — especially since Aladdin — my

Battlefield 2042 could give the new Call of Duty some serious competition


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
EA DICE has given us our first look at Battlefield 2042 gameplay and we’re seriously impressed. But how will it fare going head-to-head with the new Call of Duty later this year?

Arkane Austin's new game Redfall brings vampires in Summer 2022


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Arkane Austin has been working on a bloody new IP and it's coming to Xbox in Summer 2022.

'Microsoft Flight Simulator' touches down on Xbox Series X/S on July 27th


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32Engadget / 4h
A free 'Top Gun Maverick' expansion is coming in November.

'The Outer Worlds 2' is a thing that exists


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51Engadget / 4h
Worth it to watch the trailer alone.

Use Your Elite Status To Get A Free Cruise


View from the Wing / 4h
Carnvial Cruises has an elite status match program. They will match against casino loyalty programs, because they want big gamblers on their ships. And the offer even includes free cruises. Continue reading ...

Diablo II Resurrected release date revealed by Xbox


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SlashGear / 4h
We always expect a few surprises during these E3 reveal events, but today Microsoft had one that none of us were expecting. As Microsoft revealed games rapid-fire, we got to see a new trailer for Diablo II Resurrected. Nothing out of the ordinary there – Diablo II Resurrected is coming to consoles, after all – but what was surprising about … Continue reading

'Replaced' is a dystopian cyberpunk platformer for Xbox and Windows


23Engadget / 4h
'Replaced' is a dystopian vision of the 1980s for Xbox and PC coming in 2022.

Age of Empires 4 release date announced for October 2021


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Age of Empires 4 showed up during the Xbox E3 2021 showcase with an October release date.

Forza Horizon 5 release date confirmed – and you'll be driving through Mexico


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High-speed Forza Horizon 5 racing will come complete with ray-tracing.


NASA to Build an Asteroid Hunting Space Telescope


200+Futurism / 4h
Planetary Defense NASA has approved production of an infrared space telescope to detect asteroids that might threaten Earth. The agency is developing the Near-Earth Object Surveyor space telescope (NEO Surveyor) after a successful mission review, according to a post on the JPL website . The telescope is a part of NASA’s “planetary defense efforts” to identify hazardous asteroids that come within

Northrop Grumman confirms successful payload launch for the USSF


SlashGear / 5h
Northrop Grumman has confirmed a successful launch on June 13, 2021, placing the Tactically Responsive Launch-2 (TacRL-2) payload into orbit for the USSF (United States Space Force). The payload launched using the Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket from Vanderburgh Space Force Base. The space force’s tactically responsive launch concept aims to introduce speed, agility, and flexibility into the L

'A Plague Tale: Requiem' revives a cult hit on Xbox and PC in 2022


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Engadget / 5h
'A Plague Tale' is getting a sequel — 'Requiem' is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2022.

Watch the first multiplayer trailer for 'Halo Infinite'


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Engadget / 5h
Microsoft offered a fresh look at Halo Infinite during its E3 2021 presentation.

Hades confirmed for Xbox, giving PlayStation gamers hope


SlashGear / 5h
After months of rumors, it has been confirmed that hit game Hades is coming to Xbox Game Pass, marking its expansion from PC and Nintendo Switch to one of the most popular gaming consoles. The game is available to preorder now and will be available to play starting in August. The announcement fuels hope that PlayStation will be next in … Continue reading

Hades, the best rogue-like game in a decade, is coming to Xbox Game Pass in August


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Hades from SuperGiant Games will be available on Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One and Xbox Cloud Gaming on August 13.

Halo Infinite’s biggest rumor has finally been put to bed


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Halo Infinite was shown at Microsoft's E3 2021 conference, but although we didn't get a release date, we did get an important update.

‘Diablo II: Resurrected’ lands September 23rd


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84Engadget / 5h
4K, 60fps gameplay and a whole load of quality-of-life improvements.

'Hades' is coming to Xbox and PlayStation on August 13th


29Engadget / 5h
One of the best games of last year will soon be available outside of PC and Switch.

Halo Infinite multiplayer gets an official reveal


SlashGear / 5h
We were expecting Halo Infinite to be on display during Microsoft’s E3 2021 reveal event, and its time in the spotlight came right in the middle of the show. Microsoft showed off some new cinematic footage from Halo Infinite‘s campaign, but that definitely wasn’t the big Halo Infinite reveal it had lined up for the event. That’s because what followed … Continue reading

'Psychonauts 2' finally arrives on August 25, 2021


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Engadget / 5h
'Psychonauts 2' is coming out on August 25th.

First 'Battlefield 2042' gameplay trailer shows tornadoes, rockets and wingsuits


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38Engadget / 5h
EA and DICE have shown the first gameplay from 'Battlefield 2042' in a trailer, and those tornadoes and wingsuits are very much a part of the game.

Sea of Thieves is getting a crossover with Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean


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Sea of Thieves players can look forward to an all new adventure, starring Pirates of the Caribbean.

'Contraband' is an Xbox exclusive from Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios


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Engadget / 5h
On Saturday, we got our first look at Contraband, the next game from Just Cause series developer Avalanche Studios.

Pirates of the Caribbean is coming to 'Sea of Thieves’


26Engadget / 5h
Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones are coming to the 'Sea of Thieves' universe.

Watch Battlefield 2042’s gameplay reveal trailer right here


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SlashGear / 5h
As promised, today’s Xbox and Bethesda games showcase brought us our first look at Battlefield 2042 gameplay. Revealed for the first time last week, Battlefield 2042 is the next-entry in the long-running Battlefield series and takes us into a near-future where the US and Russia are the last two world superpowers remaining. The game promises massive multiplayer battles on dynamic … Continue readin

Netflix just revealed its next original Castlevania anime series


SlashGear / 5h
Back in April, Netflix confirmed that its Castlevania anime series would end with its fourth season, but a report claimed that the show wouldn’t be the end of the wider universe. Netflix has now confirmed that it has a Castlevania spinoff series in the pipeline, one that will be set much (much) later than the first series. The Castlevania spinoff … Continue reading

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2' is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PC on April 28th, 2022


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37Engadget / 5h
Take a deeper look at gameplay from the first-person survival horror sequel.

Invincible Showrunner Discusses The Challenges of Shooting Season Finale


65Gizmodo / 5h
The finale of Invincible showcased the true destruction that can happen when a city is turned into a battlefield by two overpowered people. Robert Kirkman and the team behind Amazons’ animated series Invincible went balls to the wall with death and chaos, showing how people caught in the middle of personal vendettas… Read more...

CDC Study: Teen Suicide Attempts Spiked During the Pandemic


52Futurism / 5h
The CDC published a study on Friday that revealed suicide attempts rose sharply amongst teenage girls over the course of the pandemic. The study leveraged data from emergency rooms across 49 states, and found that suspected suicide attempts spiked during the first few months of the pandemic amongst teens aged 12 to 17, according to CBS News . The data indicates that most of the victims were girls


McLaren intends to enter the Extreme E race series next year


SlashGear / 5h
McLaren is heavily involved in automotive racing in multiple segments all around the world. A new report has surfaced that McLaren intends to enter another racing series called Extreme E. This is a unique racing series and something that McLaren has never participated in before as it involves racing electric SUVs. The report claims McLaren will enter the series in … Continue reading

Back 4 Blood is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one


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Back 4 Blood, the new cooperative first-person shooter by the creators of Left 4 Dead, is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one.

Here’s the first trailer for Bethesda’s Starfield Xbox exclusive


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SlashGear / 5h
Most of us probably assumed that this was going to be a big E3 for Microsoft, and while the show is just getting underway, the company opened its reveal event with a bang. Rather than Xbox boss Phil Spencer opening the event, we were instead greeted by Bethesda director Todd Howard, who showed off the very first trailer for Starfield. … Continue reading

Educators rally to #TeachTruth as the GOP tries to silence lessons on U.S. oppression


61Mashable / 6h
On Saturday, educators all around the U.S. made it abundantly clear that legal maneuvers aren't going to stop them from bringing truth to the students in their classrooms. The nationwide protest was conceived as a response to ongoing efforts by Republican lawmakers to set rules on what is and isn't OK in U.S. classrooms, particularly when it comes to lessons on U.S. history. Despite the very real

Delta’s Disturbing Oklahoma City Flight Diversion


200+One Mile at a Time / 6h
We’ve seen a significant uptick in “air rage” incidents in recent months, though this is terrifying on a different level. What caused a Delta flight to divert This story involves Delta flight 1730 from Los Angeles to Atlanta on Friday, June 11, 2021. The flight was scheduled to depart Los Angeles at 5:45PM and arrive in Atlanta at 1:06AM, but ended up being delayed by several hours due to a diver

Starfield reveal: Coming November 11, 2022, exclusively to PC, Xbox Series X/S [UPDATED]


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Ars Technica / 6h
"Launch sequence initiated." Starfield 's release date has been confirmed. Half an hour before Sunday's Xbox and Bethesda game-reveal event, one major announcement found its way out of the bag: the cinematic reveal for the upcoming space-exploration adventure game Starfield . "Cinematic" should be in scare quotes, because Bethesda Game Studios has advertised that this trailer, as released by The

Amazon hopes more robots will improve worker safety


38Engadget / 6h
Amazon has offered a look at robots it hopes will improve worker safety, although they raise questions about the company's other safety practices.

'Starfield' hits Xbox Series X/S and PC on November 11th, 2022


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91Engadget / 6h
Starfield, Bethesda's new sci-fi RPG, will come out on November 11th, 2022.

ESA chooses Voyage 2050 mission themes


SlashGear / 6h
The ESA has chosen its large-class science mission themes for the timeframe between 2035 and 2050. The missions fall under the Voyage 2050 umbrella and will focus in part on moons orbiting some of the massive planets in the solar system. The mission will also investigate temperate exoplanets and the early universe. ESA director of science Gunther Hasinger says that … Continue reading

Corporations Want to Put Advertisements In Your Dreams


100+Futurism / 6h
Targeted Dream Incubation Scientists have a stark warning for us: Companies want to target your dreams with advertisements — and they’re already doing it. 40 sleep researchers have signed an open letter calling on legislators to regulate “targeted dream incubation (TDI),” according to Science Magazine . In it, warned that large corporations such as Coors’ and Burger King were actively attempting

Starfield gets a November 2022 release date, and isn't coming to PS5


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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Bethesda Game Studios' next big RPG has a release date - and it isn't coming to PS5.

Sea of Thieves Season 2, update, patch notes and more


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Here's all the latest news from Rare's Sea of Thieves.

Watch the Xbox and Bethesda E3 showcase with us at 12:40PM ET


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23Engadget / 7h
Kicking off a big day of E3 announcements, Xbox and Bethesda will host their joint event today at 1PM ET.

Scientists discover that RNA segments can be written back into DNA


SlashGear / 7h
A group of researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have provided the first evidence that RNA segments can be written back into DNA. The discovery has the potential to change some of the central assumptions in biology and may have implications impacting many fields of biology. The discovery could open the door to other studies to help scientists understand the significance … Continue reading

How To Know If You’re Eligible For Chase Sapphire Preferred 100,000 Point Bonus?


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This is insane. Chase has increased the initial offer for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card to 100,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. This is one of the best card deals I’ve ever seen. So how do you know if you are eligible for this card, and to earn its bonus? Continue reading ...

NASA Has Assembled a Megarocket to Take Humans to the Moon


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Artemis-1 Space Launch System NASA has finished assembling the first of its massive Space Launch System (SLS) rockets that will carry astronauts back to the Moon. The agency’s engineers lowered the 212-feet-tall core stage of SLS between smaller twin booster rockets at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, according to the BBC . SLS is the first rocket of NASA’s Artemis-1 mission — which

Nuclear waste recycling is a critical avenue of energy innovation


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Tristan Abbey Contributor Tristan Abbey is President of Comarus Analytics LLC. He served as senior policy advisor at the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and as director for strategic planning at the National Security Council. No single question bedevils American energy and environmental policy more than nuclear waste. No, not even a changing climate, which may be a wicked pr

Jessica Henwick Fulfills Her Dreams Starring in Fourth Matrix Film


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Jessica Henwick has already tackled some iconic sci-fi and fantasy roles, with her most notable being Nymeria Sand in Game of Thrones and Colleen Wing Netflix show Iron Fist . Next up on her resume is an undisclosed role in Lana Wachowski’s fourth Matrix movie. Read more...

Age of Empires 4: release date, trailers and features


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After 12 long years away, this is everything we know about the newest Age of Empires game.

Dodge plans to build an electric vehicle that can beat the Hellcat


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Anyone who follows electric vehicles knows that they can be incredibly fast. An excellent example is the Tesla Model S Plaid which is one of the fastest cars in the entire world. American automaker Dodge has a history of building some very fast muscle cars, including the Dodge Hellcat with its supercharged V-8 engine. A new report is making the … Continue reading


Scientists Now Know For Sure What Causes the Northern Lights


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Humans have spent millennia in awe of the beautiful aurora borealis in the night sky. And while we remained uncertain of what causes them for some time now, physicists have finally figured out exactly how the phenomenon works. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

When Are U.S. Carriers Shutting Down Their 3G Networks?


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There was a time long ago when 3G was the high mark in mobile data. There was even an iPhone named after it! Nowadays, 5G is the big deal, and 3G is being turned off. When exactly will that happen? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Apple Watch deals: save $100 on cellular Series 6 models at Amazon


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Amazon's Apple Watch deals are gearing up this weekend, with big savings on cellular Series 6 models.

Watch Ubisoft's Forward event at E3 2021 in 12 minutes


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Watch Ubisoft's Forward event at E3 2021 in just 12 minutes, including 'Rainbow 6: Extraction' and 'Avatar.'

These discounted mics are great for WFH and audio production


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These mics from Ergopixel are the perfect tool to add to your work-from-home setup.

CDC says vaccinated travelers can ditch masks at some transportation hubs


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As part of its face masks order back in January, the Centers for Disease Control said that face masks needed to be used when on public transportation like buses and trains, as well as at transportation hubs like subway stations and ferry terminals. Now that the agency has updated its guidelines regarding the use of face masks, the CDC has … Continue reading

Vin Diesel says 'Fast and Furious' saga will end in 2024


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After more than 20 years, the story of Dominic Toretto is drawing to a close — but not any time soon. Vin Diesel told The Associated Press on Thursday that after two more films, his chapter of the Fast and Furious saga will end in 2024. "Every story deserves its own ending," Diesel said during a F9 press junket. "I know people are going to feel like it doesn’t have to end, but I think all good th

NASA NEO Surveyor space telescope moves into its next phase


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NASA announced on Friday that it has approved a new infrared space telescope called the Near-Earth Object Surveyor or NEO Surveyor. The telescope moves to the next step of mission deployment at the JPL after a successful review moved the project past the preliminary design phase. NEO Surveyor was a mission proposed to help discover and characterize near-earth objects that … Continue reading

How to Use the Feed in Microsoft OneNote


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Similar to the feed you see when you log into a social media app, Microsoft provides this tool in OneNote. The feed in OneNote combines notes, shows page changes, and lets you add Sticky Notes in one handy spot. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Brazil’s President “Surprises” Azul Flight, Gets Booed


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I’m not sure how exactly he was expecting this would play out? Brazil’s president greets Azul passengers This incident happened on Azul flight 4655 from Vitoria to Campinas on Friday, June 11, 2021. Brazil’s controversial president, Jair Bolsonaro, was in the southeastern state of Espirito Santo to inaugurate a public works project. While at the airport, he took a moment to “surprise” passengers

Splatoon 3 - 6 things Nintendo needs to fix in the sequel


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Splatoon 3 has the potential to be a hit, but Nintendo could make it a surefire success with these five improvements.

Sydney Homeowner Trolls Airline Passengers With “WELCOME TO PERTH” On His Roof


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A man in Sydney, Australia is trolling airline passengers arriving into the city. He’s painted “Welcome to Perth” – which is the capital of Western Australia, and on the other side of the country – onto his roof. Passengers admit being fooled. Continue reading ...

Use These Hypothetical Questions to Start a Conversation If You Forgot How to Socialize


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As more people are getting vaccinated and COVID-19 rates are declining , those who have been avoiding social situations for either pandemic or personal reasons (or both) may find themselves in situation where they’re supposed to socialize. This includes both starting and having a conversation. Read more...

The Xiaomi Mi 11T could boast two innovative upgrades to beat the iPhone 13


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Xiaomi is pushing out new features as fast as it can, and the Xiaomi Mi 11T flagship could be in line to benefit.

The 'queer aesthetic' is deeper than rainbow merch


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Mashable is celebrating Pride Month by exploring the modern LGBTQ world, from the people who make up the community to the spaces where they congregate, both online and off. As well-intentioned as Pride merchandise may be, mullets and cuffed pants capture the "queer aesthetic" far better than anything dripping in rainbow logos. But that doesn't mean they're safe from rainbow capitalism. In a TikTo

How to Pin a Tweet on Twitter


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By pinning a tweet, you can display your most important tweet at the top of your Twitter profile. This tweet appears at the top no matter how many tweets you post afterward. We’ll show you how to do this. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The 7 Best TVs With AirPlay


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Having a great TV in this modern age is an essential. But if you have Apple devices, a great TV is made even better when it comes with AirPlay functionality. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

I can’t stop thinking about a Ford F-150 Lightning Raptor


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Ford confirmed the power figures for the 2021 F-150 Raptor this past week, and it’s fair to say they came as a surprise. Since the first generation of the performance truck back in 2010, the Raptor badge has meant Ford’s most potent version of the pickup. Problem is, even before it hits dealer forecourts, the new Raptor finds itself in … Continue reading

How to Make Your Air Conditioner More Effective and Efficient When Temperatures Soar


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As temperatures across the country continue to rise—along with the humidity and our electricity bills—our air conditioners are getting a workout. But if your home has central air, there are a few things you can do to get the most out of your unit, according to Dave Radziej from the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling… Read more...

'Godfall' will hit PS4 on August 10th


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The former PS5 console exclusive is also getting a paid expansion and a free update.


American Airlines’ New York To Delhi Route: Expanded Before Launch


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In April American Airlines announced its newest ultra long haul route, between New York and Delhi. As noted by @IshrionA , American Airlines has significantly expanded capacity in this market even pre-launch, and I’m now seeing a lot of award availability. American adds New York to Delhi service As of October 31, 2021, American Airlines will launch a new year-round route between New York (JFK) an

Pokémon Cards Are Surging. So Is Hate Toward Graders


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The business of grading Pokémon cards can be lucrative, time-consuming, and rife with furious, virulent abuse.

The Biktrix Kutty X Is a Refined Fat-Tire Ebike That Folds


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It's more than 60 pounds, but you get a powerful 750-watt motor, a variety of accessories, and a removable battery.

Get Paid $10K to Learn How to Grill This Summer


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At first glance, grilling might seem simple: Cooking food over fire? Humans have been doing that for ages. But as anyone who has ever eaten extremely dry grilled chicken or an overcooked steak knows, it also takes some skill. If that’s not a skill you currently have, you may be interested in a summer job that’ll pay… Read more...

BlockFi Lets You Earn Compound Interest on Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies


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Over the past few years, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have exploded in popularity. This is due to the extremely lucrative gains that have been made by those who have bought (or mined) and held over the course of many years. But while you’re holding on to crypto with the hopes of making big gains, you’re tying up money that could be put to work earning interest. Or at least that used

Djokovic vs Tsitsipas free live stream: how to watch French Open final from anywhere now


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Who will be crowned 2021's king of the clay? See how to watch a Djokovic vs Tsitsipas live stream for free in the French Open final today.

How to Connect a PS5 Controller to an iPhone or iPad


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The Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense controller can easily pair with your iPhone or iPad, and it’s fully compatible with many popular games. Here’s how to connect it to (and use it with) those Apple devices. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

American Airlines Expands In Tampa, Adds Three Routes


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A few days ago I wrote about American Airlines’ expansion in Tampa, which probably interests me more than it should simply because I lived in Tampa for much of my life (and still have family there). These new flights are now on sale, so we have a sense of the aircraft that will operate these new routes, and what the schedules will be like. American adds TPA BNA, LAX, and RDU routes This fall, Ame

Cabin Crew Flying To Europe Face Breathalyzer Testing


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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 ...

Restore Your Body Clock and Sleep Schedule With AYOlite’s Wearable Technology


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While someday our robot avatar will do the commuting for us, right now, we’re a species that tends to travel long distances quickly. And our internal clock doesn’t always keep up, so we’re constantly adjusting our sleep schedules, struggling to stay awake at work or to sleep at night. The AYOlite was designed to help ease your body back into its natural rhythm when you need to travel, and when th

Freshpet recalls some bite-size dog treats: What pet owners should know


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Freshpet has recalled some of its bite-size dog treats over the possible risk of salmonella contamination, which could make dogs and their owners ill. Only one lot of the company’s Select Small dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food sold in one-pound bags have been recalled, with Freshpet providing identifying details like UPC and Lot codes. The new … Continue reading

The Best E3 Deals on Top Games and Gear


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The biggest week in gaming news is here, and it comes bearing gifts.

All the New Privacy Features Coming to iOS and macOS


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Improvements designed to keep your email private, crack down on data stealing apps, and help you find lost devices are on their way.

Why cicadas love to land on you, irresistible human


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Even on an Air Force base tarmac, a cicada landed on the president's neck . The spectacular emergence of the Brood X cicadas — with some 1.5 million of the harmless insects emerging per acre in some places — has resulted in cicadas landing on people's shirts, arms, hair, and... beyond . But the bugs have no real interest in people: After 17 years of munching on roots underground, the brood emerge

'Kevin Can F**k Himself' is a sweet release of female rage


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AMC wants to kill the classic American sitcom. In a sense, they already did. The hallowed golden era of late aughts and early 2010s prestige television drama owes many thanks to the network that brought us Breaking Bad and Mad Men . At the same time — organically, not via murder — the multi-camera sitcom that dominated so many years of American television began to fade away. The shows that remain

Why “Hackers” and “Hacks” Aren’t Always Bad


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Not every “hack” is bad, and not every hacker is a criminal. In fact, many hackers secure websites and companies from malicious actors. Here’s how the terms got started—and how they became misunderstood. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Nvidia to ditch driver support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 – plus some older GPUs


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Microsoft still supports Windows 8.1, but Nvidia’s graphics driver won’t as of October.


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