After a minor delay, it is now clear that Homeworld 3 will dock with our gaming machines on March 8th, and expectations are high. In a behind-the-scenes look, Blackbird Interactive tells more about the game and its development. They explain, among other things, that Homeworld 3 is actually the game they wanted Homeworld 2 to […]
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NASA plans to build houses on the moon by around 2040
NASA’s moon landing program, Artemis, is seen by many as a step toward building humanity’s first space colonies, something that seems to be becoming a reality in a decade or so. NASA has told The New York Times that it has already begun planning to construct houses on the moon sometime around 2040. NASA’s project […]
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DALI Epikore 11 is coming soon
Believe it or not, but DALI is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023! The innovative Danish speaker manufacturer has had an incredible journey. It’s certainly something worth celebrating, and they are doing so with yet another new and hopefully epic(?) speaker design. DALI Epikore 11 was first showcased at the High-end trade show in Munich […]
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Google stops updating Pixel 4a
Google has confirmed that they will not release a September update for the Pixel 4a, which officially means it is no longer supported by Google. The phone received its last update in August, and there will be no extension of support. It’s worth mentioning that there is also a phone called the Pixel 4a 5G, […]
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Microsoft seems to be interested in buying Nintendo
As has been known, a lot of internal information from Microsoft has leaked in the past week. In one of the leaked emails from 2020, there is information about some of the game companies Microsoft would like to purchase to strengthen its Xbox offering. At the top of the list was Nintendo, and Xbox Chief […]
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The new AirPods Pro will support Lossless audio
Apple’s new AirPods Pro, while still classified as the second generation AirPods Pro, come with some new features. The updated AirPods Pro will indeed support 20-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio with low latency when the earbuds are connected to Apple’s new Vision Pro headset, set to launch early next year. “When Apple Vision Pro is […]
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Microsoft Surface Duo has received its final update
Microsoft launched the foldable Android device, Surface Duo, at the end of 2019, and it started selling in September the following year. Despite this relatively short time since its release, Microsoft now announces that the device will not receive any more updates. Microsoft initially promised three years of support, but despite that, the Duo will […]
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AirPods Pro also get USB-C
As Apple is now bidding farewell to its Lightning connector for the iPhone, the same change will also apply to Apple’s AirPods Pro headphones. The case for the AirPods Pro sold from now on will come equipped with USB-C charging as well as wireless MagSafe charging. However, Apple’s traditional AirPods have not yet been provided […]
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Anthropic Releases Claude Pro
AI company Anthropic has now released the chatbot Claude Pro, their counterpart to OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT Plus. Claude Pro is built on Anthropics’ free bot Claude, which the company released earlier this year, and it utilizes the large language model (LLM) Claude 2. According to Anthropic, Claude Pro offers five times more usage than their […]
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Procreate Dreams is a new animation app for iPad
Procreate is almost a must-have app for those with an iPad and an Apple Pencil, and now the company behind that app is launching a new one – Procreate Dreams. The new app is designed for creating various 2D animations and offers iCloud syncing and all the other features you’d expect from a company associated […]
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MediaTek has developed a 3nm chip
MediaTek announced yesterday that it has developed its first 3nm chipset based on TSMC’s 3nm process. The new 3nm chip will make its debut next year in MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity series. Currently, we don’t know much more about the chip, except that it offers an 18 percent increase in speed while maintaining the same power […]
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The U.S. Department of Defense has launched a new UFO-website
The U.S. Department of Defense has launched a new website where it has gathered observations of UFOs, or UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon), as they prefer to call them. In addition to videos and details about UAP observations, there is also some statistics available regarding these observations. This includes information about the most commonly reported shapes […]
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Pixel 8 Pro leaks once again
We’ve already seen a bunch of images of Google’s upcoming Pixel 8 Pro, and it continues here as Google has now uploaded renders of the phone in all three colors it appears to be released in. The images also confirm that the phone will have a temperature sensor on the back, which users will probably […]
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Withings launches ScanWatch 2
Withings is launching the ScanWatch 2, an updated version of its popular smartwatch. The new model includes more sensors to provide new health metrics. Some of the new features include variation in baseline body temperature, measurement of menstrual cycles, heart rate stability, and automatic recognition of over 40 different types of physical activities. The ScanWatch […]
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9 Epic Minutes from WH40K: Space Marine 2
During Gamescom, we got glimpses of Space Marine 2, but it mostly consisted of stitched-together sequences of questionable quality. Now, however, Focus Entertainment has blessed us with a dedicated video showcasing nine uninterrupted minutes of gameplay in high quality. The main character is, of course, Titus, accompanied here by his companions Chairon and Gadriel as […]
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Sony Raises Prices for PlayStation Plus
Alongside the announcement of next month’s games for its PlayStation Plus subscriptions, Sony also revealed that the subscription costs will soon increase. In a blog post, Sony stated that the annual costs for ‘PlayStation Plus Essential’ will rise from 59.99 euros to 71.99 euros, ‘PlayStation Plus Extra’ from 99.99 euros to 125.99 euros, and ‘PlayStation […]
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Homeworld 3 to feature a roguelike-like PvE game mode
Currently, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is available for free on Epic, but the main event we are waiting for is undoubtedly Homeworld 3. It will, of course, come with a hopefully epic single-player campaign and PvP multiplayer, but during Gamescom, Blackbird Interactive also unveiled a third game mode. It’s called War Games and is a […]
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Snapchat continues its focus on AI with the upcoming feature “Dreams”
Snapchat seems to be continuing its investment in generative AI with the feature called “Dreams,” which will allow users to take or upload selfies and have the app generate new images of them in various imaginative environments. This is reminiscent of similar AI photo features already available on the App Store. Snapchat previously launched its […]
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Apple is rumored to be planning a major update for the Apple Watch
It appears that the most significant updates for this year’s Apple Watch models will involve an upgraded processor, which might not be the most exciting feature for a watch. According to Mark Gurman, however, Apple is gearing up for a big release next year in conjunction with the device’s tenth anniversary. With the ‘Apple Watch […]
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Thumbs up for the new iPhone?
When Apple implements the next change to iPhone software, your thumb will need to be ready at all times. Yes, your thumb. Apple is making a minor change to the iPhone software next month. Even though it’s small, it’s likely to disrupt your muscle memory. It’s the red “End Call button” that’s moving. Currently, the […]
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Musical Fidelity re-launches the A1 amplifier
Musical Fidelity is now re-launching its classic A1 amplifier with original specifications, along with modern upgrades. This marks the first time since its initial release in 1985 that the company is bringing back the A1 with its original specifications and appearance. The new model of the amplifier, however, features an updated transformer, power supply, and […]
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Sonos Move 2 leaks out
Sonos seems to be gearing up to release the second version of its portable speaker, Move. According to The Verge, the company will launch the speaker, called Move 2, as early as September. The speaker is said to have a design similar to its predecessor but will feature the new controls from Era 100 and […]
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Twelve minutes of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
If you, like me, have been eager to see some pure gameplay from the upcoming Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, you can check out the video here. It showcases about twelve minutes of gameplay from the game, and it certainly looks promising. For those interested in the game, you can look forward to its […]
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Yamaha launches two new soundbar speakers
Yamaha has announced two brand new Dolby Atmos soundbar speakers after recently returning to the market: the SR-B40A with a wireless external subwoofer and the SR-B30A, which handles bass reproduction via a built-in subwoofer. These new TV speakers are a step up from Yamaha’s compact SR-C30A and SR-C20A, reflected in both their size and presumably […]
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Roblox is going to have adult content, but nothing explicit
The gaming platform Roblox has long been immensely popular among children and teenagers. However, now the company behind Roblox wants to expand its audience and allow content aimed at individuals over 17 years old. Yesterday, they announced that 38 percent of their 66.1 million daily visitors are 17 years or older, and users between 17 […]
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Spotify HiFi is rumored to be launched this year
News agency Bloomberg reports that Spotify plans to release a subscription with the ability to listen to lossless audio in higher quality this year. It seems to be referring to what Spotify previously called “Spotify HiFi,” something they presented in 2021 but is still not available yet. One of the reasons Spotify has not launched […]
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Rick and Morty to return this year
Adult Swim confirmed last week that Rick & Morty will return for a seventh season later this year. However, co-creator Justin Roiland will not be involved in this season as he was fired following allegations of misconduct, which were later dismissed. Justin was also known for voicing several characters, including Rick and Morty themselves. It […]
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This Swiss CD player has gold in its mouth
Goldmund Eidos SACD promises extravagant sound quality – but you probably have to be filthy rich to afford one. Swiss brand Goldmund specializes in products for “hi-fi oligarchs” and other super-rich audiophiles who aren’t bothered by extra zeros on the price tag. The manufacturer from Geneva exclusively produces ultra high-end audio products, and now they […]
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Soon you can set up a VPN on Apple TV
In a press release issued by Apple during its developer conference WWDC, where they introduced tvOS 17 for Apple TV, Apple mentioned that developers will have the ability to release VPN apps for Apple TV. This means that those who enjoy watching streaming services that may not be available in their region, will have the […]
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These iPhones will not receive iOS 17
Are you excited about the new iOS 17 but have a slightly older phone? Then it may be the case that you won’t receive the update. Apple is known for supporting older models for a long time, but now there is a group that will miss out. The models that won’t receive iOS 17 are […]