Wizards of the Coast, the company behind the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, announced over the weekend that it will not allow AI-generated illustrations in books for the game. The prohibition of AI-generated illustrations comes after D&D fans noticed illustrations in Wizards of the Coast’s D&D book “Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants” that appeared […]
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Netflix releases game controller for iOS
Yesterday, Netflix released an iOS app that will make it possible to control games on TV sets. Netflix itself describes the controller in the App Store: Coming soon to Netflix. Play games on your TV with the Netflix Game Controller. This Game Controller app pairs with your TV and allows you to play games on […]
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Thorens TD124 DD in a super-exclusive anniversary edition
No other hi-fi manufacturer can boast such a long history as Thorens. The German (originally Swiss) turntable experts are celebrating their 140th anniversary this year! The company originally manufactured music boxes, and the first gramophone with an electric motor left the factory in 1928. Thorens truly made its mark on the hi-fi world map in […]
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Apple is said to unveil the iPhone 15 on September 13th
According to 9to5Mac, Apple is planning an event to present the iPhone 15 in the third week of September. While the date is not yet official, several mobile carriers have instructed their employees not to take leave on September 13th due to a major smartphone launch. However, this may not necessarily be related to Apple, […]
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iPhone 15 Pro is said to be easier to repair
Last year, Apple changed the chassis design of the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus to make the phones easier to repair, but the same design did not extend to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. However, according to Mark Gurman, the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max may feature the new chassis. […]
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Futurama has arrived in Fortnite
Fortnite has never been afraid to add a mix of various elements to the game, and now it’s happening again. The characters Bender, Fry, and Leela from Futurama have made their way to Fortnite as playable characters. As always, these additions are purely cosmetic, but for fans of the TV series who also enjoy playing […]
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Text posts are coming to TikTok
As Elon Musk does his best to scare users away from Twitter/X, more and more platforms are offering alternative places for fleeing Twitter users to post short text updates. The latest addition to the list is TikTok, which now allows its users to post short text posts instead of just images or videos, the original […]
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Meta rumored to bid farewell to Quest Pro
The Information has been in contact with sources claiming that Meta will discontinue the production of its slightly more expensive VR headset, Meta Quest Pro, and instead concentrate on the slightly less costly version, Meta Quest. It is also said that Meta has halted the development of a successor to Meta Quest Pro, a version […]
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Short film about a stolen Mac
Here we have a small short film, or rather a long commercial, from Apple where the Apple characters from The Underdogs use various Apple products to track down a stolen Mac.
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MoFi MasterPhono preamplifier
Following the success of their turntables, MoFi Electronics has launched a special version of their flagship UltraDeck. Last year, they even introduced speakers, so the next thing would be an amplifier, right? Well, almost. MoFi MasterPhono is a phono preamplifier designed for turntables, an RIAA or phono stage, if you will. It handles both Moving […]
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Robots are being tested for future moon missions
Researchers at ETH Zurich have begun testing a group of dog-like robots that may be used to explore the moon in the future. These robots are three modified robots from the Swiss robotics company ANYmal, which we have mentioned a few times before. The idea behind these robots is that they could assist each other […]
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Now Chandrayaan-3 is on its way to the moon
Today, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Chandrayaan means “lunar vehicle” in Sanskrit, and the objective of Chandrayaan-3 is for its moon lander Vikram (“courage”) to land the rover Pragyan (“wisdom”) near the moon’s south pole. This is India’s […]
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Stability AI releases Stable Doodle
Stability AI, the company behind the text-to-image AI called Stable Diffusion, is now launching a new AI-based service that allows users to create images based on their own sketches. The new tool is called “Stable Doodle.” To create an image using this tool, users need to provide the AI with a simple sketch and text […]
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Intel stops manufacturing computers
Serve The Home reports that Intel has decided to discontinue the production of its PC computers, the NUC (Next Unit of Computing), a mini computer that has been popular among gamers and those who use the computer as a home server and similar purposes. Intel confirms that they are now bidding farewell to the NUC […]
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DALI introduces the Phantom in-wall subwoofer with amplifier
While many dream of powerful bass for their stereo or home theater in the living room, not everyone wants a huge subwoofer standing on the floor. In other cases, there simply isn’t enough space for a proper bass setup! The solution may be to hide the subwoofer under the sofa or in a closet, or […]
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China releases its first open-source operating system
Now, OpenKylin 1.0 has been released, China’s first operating system released under an open-source license. OpenKylin is based on Linux and is said to resemble the Linux distribution Ubuntu according to some who have tested the operating system. On top of OpenKylin, there is the UKUI desktop environment, which is also developed as open source. […]
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Flashback 2 trailer showcases the game’s jungle environment
Flashback is a beloved side-scrolling platform game from 1992 that impressed players with its character animations and story. It received a sequel called Fade to Black, and over 30 years later, it’s time for another game in the series, titled Flashback 2. However, the flat pixel graphics from the first game are gone, replaced by […]
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Update released for Starship Troopers: Extermination
In May, Offworld Industries released an early access version of their sci-fi game Starship Troopers: Extermination, and now they have released an update for the game. The update includes, among other things, a new region to explore, the ability to build new weapons and defenses, and a new mode that adds some additional challenge to […]
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Specifications for the OnePlus Fold leaked
OnePlus appears to be the latest manufacturer to venture into foldable phones, and even before the company has had a chance to unveil a phone itself, some details about the phone’s specifications have leaked. According to rumors, the OnePlus Fold, as the phone is expected to be called, will offer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 16GB […]
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A new Alpine A310 is in the works
On June 26th, Alpine unveiled more details about its strategy leading up to 2030, and the event took place at the F1 factory in Enstone, United Kingdom. Some of the things in the pipeline include a brand new platform for electric sports cars called the APP (Alpine Performance Platform), and one of the models based […]
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Epic releases RealityScan for Android
Earlier this year, Epic released its 3D scanning app, RealityScan, for iOS, and now it is also available for Android phones, as announced in a blog post by Epic. With the app, you can scan objects with your phone and use them as 3D models in applications such as Epic’s game engine, Unreal Engine, or […]
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Philips releases new monitor with Thunderbolt 4
Philips is launching a professional monitor with a resolution of 5120 x 2160 and Thunderbolt 4 docking. The screen is 39.7 inches and features a built-in 5 MP webcam certified for Windows Hello, as well as a microphone. The panel itself uses IPS technology and is certified with VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400. However, the most […]
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Trailer for the second season of Foundation
Soon, it’s time for the second season of Apple’s adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation trilogy, a story spanning hundreds of years and focusing on how the so-called Foundation will save the universe from chaos. Apple writes about the upcoming season: “More than a century has passed since the season finale, and tensions are escalating throughout […]
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The DC series Gotham Knights is canceled after just one season
The latest TV series set in the crime-ridden metropolis of Gotham City didn’t have a long lifespan. TV network The CW has decided to pull the plug on the heroes of “Gotham Knights” after just one season consisting of 13 episodes. The series takes place in a world where Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, has been […]
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Now you can buy the Samsung Odyssey G9
Samsung is launching yet another gaming monitor today with the new OLED screen Odyssey G9. The monitor has a resolution of 5120 x 1440 in 32:9 aspect ratio. It measures 49 inches and has a response time of 0.03ms (GtG) and a refresh rate of 240 Hz. On the back, it also features Samsung’s CoreSync […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Running a Profitable Online Business
The growth of e-commerce has made more entrepreneurs take their businesses online to reap the benefits of a global market. Running a successful online business requires use of the right tools and strategies. From creating a strong online presence to optimizing your website and marketing your products or services effectively, you must consider several factors […]
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macOS Sonoma gets a gaming mode
Apple’s upcoming update, macOS Sonoma, will feature a Gaming Mode that promises to provide a “smoother and more stable frame rate by giving games the highest priority on the CPU and GPU.” Apple also claims that audio latency will be “incredibly low” with AirPods, and input latency for game controllers such as Xbox and PlayStation […]
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Netflix releases documentary about Tour de France
Tomorrow, the French Tour de France documentary, Tour de France: Unchained, will premiere, and here’s a trailer for it. In the film, we will follow the 2022 edition of the classic race, which has been hailed as the toughest cycling event in the world. Tour de France: Unchained premieres on June 8th.
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iPadOS 17 gets widgets on the lock screen
As usual, iPadOS now receives a feature that iOS got a year ago – a new lock screen with support for widgets. Just like in iOS 16, you can customize your lock screen with different fonts and widgets that suit your needs. It is now also possible to set multiple timers at the same time.
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Here’s iOS 17
Not entirely unexpected, Apple has unveiled iOS 17 during its WWDC presentation. In this update, we find improvements for contacts, messages, phone, and FaceTime. We also have a brand-new app called Journal, which is a kind of diary app. Another new feature is Standby, which allows the iPhone to function as a smart screen when […]