Saturday, June 08, 2024

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At 11,000 feet up, scientists find Earth broke a scary record
52Mashable / 1h
At a federal research lab located at 11,135 feet (3,397 meters) of elevation, U.S. scientists measured a consequential record. Due to its remoteness in the Pacific Ocean, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory, located high up in Hawaii, is tasked with taking untainted, daily atmospheric measurements. On June 6, NOAA revealed evidence that


AI Appears to Rapidly Be Approaching Brick Wall Where It Can't Get Smarter
100+Futurism / 1h
Devourer Researchers are ringing the alarm bells, warning that companies like OpenAI and Google are rapidly running out of human-written training data for their AI models. And without new training data, it's likely the models won't be able to get any smarter, a point of reckoning for the burgeoning AI industry. "There is a serious bottleneck here," AI researcher Tamay Besiroglu, lead author of a


This could be the date when the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE launches
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
For most of the time that we've been hearing rumors of the existence of a Samsung Galaxy Watch FE , it's been thought that it would launch at the next Samsung Unpacked (thought to be happening on July 10 ) – but it now seems it's going to show up earlier than that. As per well-known tipster @MysteryLupin , the Galaxy Watch FE will actually launch on Monday, June 24. That fits in with reports a fe



With So Much Bird Flu Around, Are Eggs, Chicken, and Milk Still Safe to Consume?
Wired / 7min
A food microbiologist explains why you shouldn’t worry about consuming poultry or dairy—so long as you take the right precautions.


Former OpenAI Employee Says Company Had Plan to Start AGI Bidding War With China and Russia
Futurism / 39min
Big Talk In a new interview, a former OpenAI employee made a striking claim about his ex-employer's plans for artificial general intelligence (AGI) — or, more specifically, how to make a bunch of money off it. During a lengthy interview with tech podcaster Dwarkesh Patel , ex-OpenAI safety researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner claimed that he'd heard tell "from multiple people" that his erstwhile empl


YouTube Is Cracking Down on Gun Content, and 3D-Printed Gun Makers Aren't Happy
Gizmodo / 43min
YouTube announced this week it will place new restrictions on the types of gun-related videos that can appear on the video-sharing platform, including a ban on videos that directly promote the sale of firearms and new 18+ restrictions on videos about 3D printing guns. And, as you can imagine, people who create… Read more...


Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics for Free with a TV Antenna
How-To Geek / 43min
The 2024 Summer Olympics are landing in Paris at the end of July, and you don't need cable to access a lot of the action. NBC will broadcast many daytime and primetime events. With the aid of an over-the-air (OTA) antenna, you can watch for free.


The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme


Wired / 44min
The shift from El Niño to La Niña will see temperatures drop, but when one weather system swings to the other, summers tend to be hotter than average—meaning 2024 could be even warmer and wilder than last year.


Spectrum-X promises adaptive routing and congestion control for maximum bandwidth and noise isolation, ensuring predictable outcomes for thousands of simultaneous AI jobs at any scale
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
Nvidia has announced the widespread adoption of its Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform, along with an accelerated product release schedule. Nvidia says Spectrum-X, the world’s first Ethernet fabric designed for artificial intelligence, improves generative AI network performance by 1.6 times over traditional Ethernet fabrics. The platform includes the Spectrum SN5600 Ethernet switch and the B


Apple Is Coming for Your Password Manager
Wired / 1h
Plus: A media executive is charged in an alleged money-laundering scheme, a ransomware attack disrupts care at London hospitals, and Google’s former CEO has a secretive drone project up his sleeve.


Scientists Intrigued by Signal From Space Repeating Every Hour
Futurism / 1h
Radio Star A repeating radio signal from deep space has scientists puzzled, because they can't fully explain what's emitting it. Their working hypothesis, as detailed in a study published in the journal Nature Astronomy , is that the source is likely a kind of neutron star called a pulsar that fires off radio signals as it rotates on its axis. But if true, that only raises more questions. With an


What to Expect From Apple’s WWDC 2024
Gizmodo / 1h
It's almost the end of the developer conference season, and Apple is the last one up to bat. Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference, or WWDC , is expected to be ripe with announcements for iOS, macOS, iPad OS, and the rest of the software that keeps the walled garden fresh—even the Vision Pro . Read more...


This Is the Bluetooth Speaker I Travel With When I Want to Pack Light
How-To Geek / 1h
Sonos didnt dramatically change its Roam 2 speaker, but it did make it better than the previous one. Mostly, this second version of the portable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker shows how the original Roam got a lot right.


Tinder adds Pride profile stickers for LGBTQ users and allies
Mashable / 2h
It's officially Pride month , and everyone, including various dating platforms, is celebrating in their own special way. Grindr's on a cross-country bus tour (aptly named " Grindr Rides America "), Hinge released its 2024 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. Report , and Tinder added five Pride profile stickers, all of which were designed by its LGBTQ staff, to help LGBTQ users and allies express their identities,


Make Dad's rockstar dreams come true with online guitar lessons for only $16
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through June 9, grab a thoughtful last-minute gift for dad. The Guitar Lessons Training Bundle is on sale for only $15.97 (reg. $480) for Father's Day. Opens in a new window Credit: Shutterstock The 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle $15.97 at the Mashable Shop $480.00 Save $464.03 Many people, dads included, have dreamt of being a rock star or musician. It's possible to learn to play the


For the green thumb dads: An AI plant-identifying app he'll love for only $17
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through June 9, get Dad a lifetime subscription to the Plantum AI Plant Identifier Premium Plan for just $16.97 (reg. $59). Father’s Day is just around the corner, which means time is almost up to find a gift. There are a lot of great ideas that don't require time to ship. Whether your dad enjoys gardening, hiking, or simply appreciating the beauty of the outdoors , the Plantum AI Plant Id


Gift Dad Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $25
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through June 10, take advantage of the Father's Day flash sale to get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $24.97 (reg. $199). This is the most recent version with all the AI updates. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $24.97 at the Mashable Shop $199.00 Save $174.03 Father’s Day is fast approaching, and if your dad is a tech enthusiast or simply in need of a c


Got a data-dedicated dad? Get him MS Visio 2021 Pro for $20
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through June 10 only, you can get Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for Windows for $19.97 (reg. $249) for Father's Day. With Father's Day a minute away, getting Dad software that can help him in his day-to-day professional or personal efforts can be helpful. If he works with large or complex data, Microsoft Visio is on sale for Father's Day for just $19.97 (reg. $249) through June 10. Vis


Make sure Dad never has to delete all his dog pics with discounted lifetime cloud storage
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through June 9, secure your files forever with a lifetime subscription to 1TB of Koofr Cloud Storage , now just $119.99 with coupon code KOOFR (reg. $810). Opens in a new window Credit: Koofr Koofr Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (1TB) $119.99 at the Mashable Shop $810.00 Save $690.01 Even though your dad protested getting a dog because he said it would be too much work, now he's the


NASA reveals why it's so hard to spot alien life — even with Webb
Mashable / 2h
NASA suspects our galaxy may teem with trillions of planets . Yet even with the powerful James Webb Space Telescope , it's profoundly hard to find a handful of worlds that may harbor even hints of life . The prospect of using Webb, which can peer into the atmospheres of planets beyond our solar system ( exoplanets ) to make such an unprecedented discovery, has stoked public curiosity and scientif


Propagandists are using AI too—and companies need to be open about it
MIT Technology Review / 2h
At the end of May, OpenAI marked a new “first” in its corporate history. It wasn’t an even more powerful language model or a new data partnership, but a report disclosing that bad actors had misused their products to run influence operations. The company had caught five networks of covert propagandists—including players from Russia, China, Iran, and Israel—using their generative AI tools for dece


How to watch Zverev vs. Alcaraz in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Alexander Zverev vs. Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . After two weeks of exciting tennis at Roland-Garros — with some surprises along the way — it's time for the much anticipated men's singles final. Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alca


How to watch Swiatek vs. Paolini in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Iga Swiatek vs. Jasmine Paolini in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . After two weeks of fast and furious tennis action, the Roland-Garros finals are here. First up for singles action is the women's final, as Iga Swiatek faces Jasmine Paolini. It's per


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 8 (#363)
How-To Geek / 2h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.


5 must-see movies coming to Prime Video for Pride Month 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It's Pride Month, when corporations of all kinds like to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community, and Amazon is no exception: among the best new movies on Prime Video in June 2024 you'll find some classic movies made by, made for or claimed by queer folks. Some of them are big and camp, others are more sober and sombre. But all five films here are well worth your time and this Pride Month and


My iPhone 15 Pro Max lacks the one thing that made my old iPhone 13 Pro so attractive
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The word ‘Patina’ is pleasant to say, but It’s not a word I thought I’d associate with an iPhone. Patina is the attractive mellowing effect of materials, especially metals, that discolor through age and exposure. It’s the green layer over copper that gives the Statue of Liberty a distinct look, and it gives the brass top plate on a Leica camera a satisfying appearance of natural wear. After swapp


ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories from ChatGPT's meltdown to the biggest Computex announcements
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
I would call this the week the quiet before the storm that’ll be Apple’s WWDC 2024 event coming on Monday – where it’s expected to show off its AI, or Apple Intelligence as they’re apparently set to rename it. But it’s been another week in the world of tech, so of course it’s been a busy one with ChatGPT meltdowns, Galaxy Ring legal dramas, and Meta VR headset leaks from Meta itself. To help you
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'It seemed like a crazy idea': A tech expert got the inside story of how Blizzard saved big bucks by selling 10,000 old WoW servers to fans via a charity auction — and one of them even ended up as a wedding gift
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
While flying to SC23 (the 2023 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis) in Denver, Patrick Kennedy from Serve The Home had a chance encounter with a man on the plane who shared an intriguing story about Blizzard's decision to auction off its servers to fans. World of Warcraft launched in November 2004 and was hugely popular - and even now boasts


Learn new languages with a lifetime Rosetta Stone membership for 60% off
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Through June 16, you can get a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone, the award-winning language-learning app , for only £119.44 with coupon code ROSETTA . That's a savings of 60%. The barrier to learning a new language is practically non-existent at this point, and it's all thanks to the proliferation of online resources and language-learning software. If you're committed enough, you can


How to watch Netherlands vs. South Africa online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Watch Netherlands vs. South Africa in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This year's Men's T20 World Cup is well underway and we've already been treated to a lot of fantastic cricket from some of the best teams in the world. We've reached the 16th match of the tournament, with the next


'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 8
Mashable / 9h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for June 8's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle com


Best Buy stops Samsung repair program – what this means for Galaxy owners
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Unfortunately, repairing your Galaxy phone has become more difficult. Best Buy is officially ending a partnership deal with Samsung and will no longer be an authorized service provider (ASP) for Galaxy smartphones. In a new report, TheVerge posted a screenshot of an internal document that was sent out to Geek Squad employees informing them of the program’s shutdown with text stating, “Samsung ASP


Autonomy’s Mike Lynch acquitted after US fraud trial brought by HP
TechCrunch / 9h
Former Autonomy chief executive Mike Lynch issued a statement Thursday following his acquittal of criminal charges, ending a 13-year legal battle with Hewlett-Packard that became one of Silicon Valley’s biggest fraud cases. He was accused of falsely inflating revenues at the UK startup ahead of Autonomy’s $11 billion sale to HP in 2011. Commenting on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 8
Mashable / 9h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


What Snowflake isn’t saying about its customer data breaches
TechCrunch / 9h
As another Snowflake customer confirms a data breach, the cloud data company says its position "remains unchanged." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


NASA is commissioning 10 studies on Mars Sample Return—most are commercial
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / An artist's concept of a Mars Ascent Vehicle orbiting the red planet. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech ) NASA announced Friday that it will award contracts to seven companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, to study how to transport rock samples from Mars more cheaply back to Earth. The space agency put out a call to industry in April to propose ideas on how to return the Mars rocks to Eart


Possessor(s) is an eerily beautiful action sidescroller from Heart Machine
Engadget / 11h
Heart Machine is working overtime. The studio is gearing up to release Hyper Light Breaker , a big ol' online adventure game, and it just revealed another title that's in development and due out soon: Possessor(s) . It's scheduled to hit PC and consoles in 2025. Possessor(s) is a twitchy action sidescroller set in a sci-fi city overrun by interdimensional horror. In its reveal trailer, it looks a


'Doctor Who' just bested 'Bridgerton' in queer romance
Mashable / 11h
For 3.5 seasons so far, Bridgerton has been a fertile garden for romantic fantasies — for heterosexual couples. Still, fans have been yearning to see the beloved Netflix series branch into queer romance, potentially through the irreverent Eloise Bridgerton. Well, while Peneloise isn't happening, and an Eloise/Cressida frenemies to lovers arc might be around the corner with Part 2 of Season 3, Doc


Is River Song coming back to 'Doctor Who'?
Mashable / 11h
Doctor Who and Bridgerton collided in "Rogue," episode six of the ongoing 14th Season. But beyond the allusions to the wildly popular period romance series, fresh clues to the mystery of Susan Twist , and a queer romance that is absolutely sublime, this cheeky adventure might have just suggested the return of River Song is on the horizon. Now, some of you might be chortling, "But River Song is de


'Doctor Who's Easter eggs for 'Rogue,' far beyond 'Bridgerton'
Mashable / 11h
Doctor Who 's latest episode, "Rogue," begins with a familiar sight to Bridgerton fans: Two well-dressed Regency-era gentlemen stroll down a quiet lane before a towering, glowing estate. It's 1813 in Bath, England. But be warned, aristocratic fuckbois aren't the only villains here. Season 14, episode 6 begins with an outraged Lord Galpin accosting the rakish Lord Barton, declaring, "You have dish


Photos of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point in the Bahamas: Here’s what I liked and didn’t
The Points Guy / 11h
Oh, boy! Disney Cruise Line ’s new Bahamian beach destination, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, is open for business, offering Mickey Mouse fans an additional port to visit in the Bahamas. Disney Magic , the line’s original ship, was the first to bring passengers; they arrived at pristine beaches and a maze of boardwalks linking various eateries, bars, water play areas and shops. A welcome


‘Thirst-person shooter’ The Crush House hits PC on August 9
Engadget / 11h
The Crush House , the latest game from Reigns developer ​​Nerial, will debut on August 9. Described as a "thirst-person shooter," The Crush House has you playing as a camera person tasked with filming a 1999 reality show. You’ll cast four out of 12 potential characters for the show, and then film them at a secluded Malibu mansion for a week to create your season. The aim is to find the perfect re


Michael Emerson Didn’t Know How Successful Fallout Would Become
Gizmodo / 11h
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Phoenix Springs, possibly the prettiest detective game ever, arrives September 16
Engadget / 11h
Phoenix Springs is a point-and-click detective game that looks like the cover of a mid-century sci-fi novel, and it’s due to go live on Steam on September 16. Steeped in mystery and a vibrant neo-noir aesthetic, Phoenix Springs follows reporter Iris Dormer as she searches for her brother, Leo, in a mysterious community at the heart of a desert oasis. It’s a challenging puzzle game featuring voice


The 10 most exciting reveals from Summer Game Fest 2024
Mashable / 11h
E3 may be dead, but we'll always have ... a bunch of video game trailers in the summertime. Geoff Keighley's annual Summer Game Fest kicked off on Friday with a lengthy keynote full of announcements and updates on hotly anticipated titles. Here are the biggest reveals you need to know about. Summer Game Fest 2024: Biggest announcements There were far more games featured at Summer Game Fest, but t


Who is the mystery Doctor in 'Rogue'?
Mashable / 11h
When interstellar bounty hunter Rogue (Jonathan Groff) meets the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) in the Doctor Who episode "Rogue," he gets more than he bargained for. Not only does he enjoy a full-on romance with the mysterious Time Lord, but he also gets a rare peek at the many faces of the Doctor's past. Convinced that the Doctor is actually a shape-shifting Chuldur, Rogue is about to teleport his new fr


My Favorite Shelving Units to Maximize Your Storage (and One I Don't Recommend)
LifeHacker / 12h
A major tenet of any good decluttering philosophy is that every item you don't get rid of must have a designated place in your home. Depending on the size of your living space (and your personal preferences) , this can pose a problem. I've lived in a number of small apartments over the years, and have found that shelving units and bookcases work best for me, so I take a sort of storage-as-decorat


U.K. Reimposes Liquid Rules At Airport Security After Sudden “Temporary” Government U-Turn
View from the Wing / 12h
The U.K. government claims the move is not in response to a specific security threat. Continue reading ...


Arranger turns a slide puzzle into an adventure game this July
Engadget / 12h
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure is due to hit PC, Switch, PlayStation 5 and mobile devices on July 25. Arranger is an adventure game with a simple and disruptive conceit: The world exists on a grid of sliding tiles. Moving the main character, Jemma, slides the connected row or column of tiles with her, shifting the landscape as she travels. This mechanic turns walking into a puzzle and it for


People are seizing, being intubated after eating microdose chocolates
30Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / A Diamond Shruumz chocolate bar, which come in a variety of flavors. (credit: diamondshruumz.com ) Various federal and state health officials are sounding the alarm on Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars. The candy, said to be infused with mushrooms, has been linked to severe illnesses, including seizures, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, agitation, abnormal he


UFO 50, the latest game from the Spelunky team, will finally arrive September 18
Engadget / 12h
And now for a game that’s actually 50 games — at least. UFO 50 , the latest project from Spelunky studio Mossmouth, is due to hit Steam on September 18, about six years after it was originally expected to launch. That’s merely an observation, not a criticism — UFO 50 is an ambitious project that offers 50 full, retro-styled games in a single package, and it’s all coming from a team of just six pe


Monster Hunter Wilds trailer debuts at Summer Game Fest with bombastic new trailer, crossplay confirmed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A brand new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds debuted at the tail end of this year's Summer Game Fest showcase. Before the trailer, it was confirmed on stage that the game will feature crossplay between consoles and PC. Due to release in 2025 (still no release date, sadly), the latest trailer for the upcoming Capcom title showed off the game's narrative chops, with plenty of cutscenes demonstratin


Alan Wake 2 DLC Takes You Back to Night Springs
Gizmodo / 12h
Alan Wake 2 was one of the best games of last year, and now players have a reason to start up the game again. And this time, it has very little to do with Alan Wake himself. Read more...


Battle Vision Network is Capy’s spiritual successor to Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
Engadget / 12h
The next title out of Capybara Games — the studio behind Super Time Force , Below and Grindstone — is a competitive, online puzzler with real-time strategy and color-matching mechanics, live updates and a seasonal narrative shaped by players. It’s called Battle Vision Network , and it’s heading to PC and mobile devices in 2025. Battle Vision Network feels like an encapsulation of Capy’s sensibili


Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is coming out surprisingly soon
Engadget / 12h
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess , the stunning action and strategy RPG from Capcom, is set to come out on July 19 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PS5 and PC. It'll be a day-one Xbox Game Pass title. We've had our eyes on Path of the Goddess for a while now. Even just in early trailers , it seems to offer a beautiful exploration of Japanese folklore, featuring lush settings packed with react


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, June 8 (game #363)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
It's the weekend! And that means you have another chance to solve a weekend Connections puzzle: they're the same as the weekday Connections puzzles, but on a weekend. Yay! Read on for my hints and commentary on today's game. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints


Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, June 8 (game #866)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Your weekend starts here, with Quordle #866. Or possibly with Wordle, Strands or Connections, if you play those first. Whatever order you do it, you'll want to complete all four – and you can check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those games. Need them for Quordle? Simply scroll down… S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle tod


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, June 8 (game #97)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Your Saturday Strands is, well… take a look for yourself and see what you think. I didn't like it, frankly. But maybe it's just me. Anyway, there are some hints below if you need them. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don'


Windows Recall will no longer be enabled by default on Copilot Plus PCs – here's what you need to know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Windows Recall has proven to be a highly controversial AI feature ever since it was first announced in May . What it does is it constantly takes screenshots of everything you do on your PC and then places the images into a searchable on-device database. And yes, that includes pictures displaying sensitive information. People were quick to call it a “security nightmare” after Microsoft openly admi


Simpler Times, the coziest game of Summer Game Fest 2023, is available now
Engadget / 12h
Simpler Times , the game that’s sweet like honey on a summer’s day, is out right now. Simpler Times is a soft and slow exploration game set in a supremely cozy bedroom, featuring a lifetime of memories to uncover and a soundtrack of soothing lo-fi music. Simpler Times is available on Steam . The game takes place over four seasons, as the protagonist, Tania, clears out her childhood bedroom and lo


Find Gifts for All the Geeky Dads in Our Fandom Father’s Day Guide
Gizmodo / 12h
It’s time to celebrate Father’s Day and for those geeky dads, io9 has a guide for must-have gifts to show them they’re special. Read more...


Alan Wake 2’s first expansion brings Remedy’s other heroes to Night Springs
Engadget / 12h
Alan Wake 2 is getting its first DLC package, which will consist of three separate chapters letting players explore the weird world of Alan Wake 2 with three new, if familiar, characters. The DLC itself is called Night Springs, and it’ll be available to download and play tomorrow. Night Springs is a TV show that appears in the Alan Wake universe and if we followed that show’s Twilight Zone theme,


Valorant is officially coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S this year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Riot Games has announced that Valorant will officially make the jump to console this year. Announced during Summer Game Fest 2024 , the studio revealed that its first-person 5v5 competitive shooter is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X | S this year. Although there's no official release date just yet, Riot has confirmed that a free Limited Beta will start on June 14. Players can head over to the off


Valorant is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 in a limited beta on June 14
Engadget / 12h
The massively popular free-to-play tactical shooter Valorant is finally coming to consoles , as announced on-stage at Summer Game Fest . The game will be available for both Xbox Series X/S and PS5 as a limited beta starting on June 14. Once the beta concludes and Riot Games works out all of the bugs based on player feedback, it’ll be available globally to all users. There are some caveats. You ha


Alan Wake 2’s first expansion arrives tomorrow
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Survival horror game fans are absolutely feasting on some seriously juicy reveals during Summer Game Fest 2024 including some new details about upcoming horror game Slitterhead and the announcement of the first bit of new expansion content for the superb Alan Wake 2 . The Night Springs