A future Apple Watch may automatically adjust its appearance and watch face to match the colors of bands or clothing, according to a new patent application from Apple. The patent describes how a future model could have a sensor beneath the screen that can detect the color of a band or garment and then adjust […]
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Starlink and Cloudflare Begin Collaboration
The Information reports that SpaceX’s space internet provider, Starlink, has initiated a partnership with Cloudflare, the CDN company perhaps best known for its service that protects websites from DDoS attacks. The idea behind the collaboration is for Cloudflare to assist Starlink in delivering internet content faster to Starlink’s customers. The exact nature of the collaboration […]
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Gameplay Trailer for Assassin’s Creed Jade
During the gaming expo Gamescom, which kicked off in Cologne, Germany a few days ago, Ubisoft and Level Infinite showcased more of the upcoming mobile game Assassin’s Creed Jade. Previously known as Assassin’s Creed Codename Jade, the game has now been officially named Assassin’s Creed Jade. It is set in ancient China, roughly around the […]
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Zapata showcases AirScooter
Franky Zapata’s company Zapata has unveiled a new VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicle designed for personal transportation. The egg-shaped aircraft is called the “AirScooter” and can accommodate one person. AirScooter is a hybrid vehicle that appears to combine both electric and gasoline-powered engines for the vehicle’s rotors. The top speed is stated to be […]
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Nothing is rolling out Nothing OS 2.0 to the Phone 1
Nothing will begin updating its first Phone 1 with Nothing OS 2.0 next week, the company announced on X. Some of the new features in OS 2.0 include monochrome icons, more ways to customize the home screen, widgets on the lock screen, and the ability to run multiple instances of the same app. Nothing’s latest […]
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A first look at The Final Shape
Last night, Bungie unveiled its upcoming expansion for Destiny 2. The expansion is named The Final Shape and will be the concluding expansion in Destiny’s “Light and Darkness” saga. In The Final Shape, players will venture into The Traveler, the massive celestial sphere that has been central to Destiny’s storyline since time immemorial. The expansion […]
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Ghostrunner 2 to be released in October
505 Games and One Level announced yesterday that their sequel to the game Ghostrunner is soon to be released. Along with the announcement, they also released a trailer for Ghostrunner 2, which you can check out below. The fact that Ghostrunner would get a sequel was confirmed back in 2021, and earlier this year, the […]
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iPhone 15 could get color-matched USB-C cables
Everything indicates that Apple will replace Lightning with USB-C in this year’s iPhone 15 models, and now it seems that the included cable will also be upgraded to color-matched braided fabric cables. In the image above, we see the cables rumored to come with the iPhone 15, but the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro […]
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It doesn’t seem like there will be any Chromebooks with Nvidia graphics
Last year, there was much anticipation that 2023 would be an exciting year for gaming on ChromeOS. Among other things, several manufacturers were expected to release Chromebooks with integrated Nvidia graphics, as reported by 9to5Google. However, it now appears that these plans will not come to fruition. Google’s code suggests that more of the models […]
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Two new characters on their way to TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge
The beat ’em up game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is soon receiving a new expansion that introduces two new playable characters, Usagi Yojimbo and Karai, one of the members of The Foot Clan. The new expansion for TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is called “Dimension Shellshock” and also includes a new survival game mode. You […]
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Google’s next AI venture is called Gemini
The Information has been in contact with a source who has revealed a bit about an upcoming AI initiative from Google called Gemini. It involves tools for generative AI that can generate both texts and images. Google already has AI called Bard today, which can generate texts and function as a chatbot similar to ChatGPT. […]
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Dell releases affordable touchscreen monitor
Dell has released a really interesting monitor, which unfortunately has a drawback. We’ll get back to that. The screen is called P2424HT, measures 23.8 inches, and has pretty much everything you need. It has built-in Ethernet, connects to the computer with USB-C, supports charging up to 90W, and is primarily a touchscreen. Additionally, you can […]
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Rockstar starts collaborating with modders Cfx.re
Game company Rockstar has now teamed up with Cfx.re, the modding team behind the popular mods FiveM and RedM for Rockstar’s games Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, respectively. With FiveM and RedM, players can engage in role-playing versions of the games with other players in Grand Theft Auto V and Red […]
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Digital Foundry delves into The Order: 1886
The Order: 1886, released for the PlayStation 4 in early 2015, may not have impressed too many due to its fairly generic gameplay that many had grown tired of by that point. However, what was more impressive about the game was its cinematic graphics and rendering techniques, which still hold up to a high standard […]
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Ariane 6 will not lift off into space this year
The European Space Agency (ESA) announced yesterday that the first launch of their rocket, Ariane 6, will be further delayed. On their website, ESA states that they are now aiming to launch Ariane 6 into space sometime in 2024. The latest delay of Ariane 6 was due to a rocket engine test not going entirely […]
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Some Gameplay from Warcraft Rumble
If you’re eager to try out Blizzard’s mobile game Warcraft Rumble, you’ll be able to do so soon. Several countries will get to play Warcraft Rumble after its soft launch that recently took place in the Philippines. The exact release date of the game in various countries remains to be seen, but according to Blizzard, […]
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Nvidia presents a new version of GH200
Nvidia introduced a new version of its AI chip GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip yesterday, a platform primarily designed to build supercomputers for AI calculations. The updated version of GH200 is equipped with high-speed memory HBM3e, which is faster than the HBM3 memory found in the current version of GH200. The new platform also has more […]
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Russia is set to send a spacecraft to the moon on Friday
Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, has announced its plans to launch the unmanned spacecraft Luna 25 to the moon on Friday, August 11th. This will be the first lunar mission conducted by Russia, or the Soviet Union as it was called back then, since 1976. Luna 25’s development began in the late 1990s but has faced […]
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Facebook Messenger is losing its support for SMS
In 2016 Facebook rolled out SMS support in its messaging app, Messenger, but now the app will stop supporting SMS as of September 28th. Users who use Messenger as their default SMS app will no longer be able to send and receive text messages after updating the app on September 28th. Facebook also recommends Android […]
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These Samsung devices should get Android 14
It won’t be too long before Google releases Android 14 for its Pixel phones and other manufacturers, including Samsung. But which Samsung phones will receive the upcoming update? SamMobile has compiled a list based on Samsung’s update policy for the respective models. The list can be found below. sammobile.com These Samsung devices are expected to […]
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The success of Battlebit Remastered reaches version 2.0
Battlebit Remastered has truly achieved a resounding success since its early access release on Steam, selling almost two million copies in its first two weeks. But the journey has only just begun, and updates to the game are regularly released. The latest update, carrying the sweet number 2.0, comes with a host of new features. […]
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Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition has received a free version
Desktop generals who haven’t tried Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition, a remaster of the original, can now test the game without spending a penny. It’s not just a demo or a time-limited trial; it offers a more substantial experience. The free version is downloadable via Steam, and it includes: Players can also experience one […]
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DJI presents Osmo Action 4
Today, DJI launches its latest action camera, the Osmo Action 4, equipped with an image sensor capable of filming in 4K at 120 frames per second and an ultra-wide viewing angle of 155 degrees. Osmo Action 4 also features stabilization functions and a 10-bit D-log M Color setting, providing users with more flexibility during editing. […]
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NASA has lost contact with Voyager 2
NASA announced at the end of last week that a series of commands sent to Voyager 2 unintentionally caused it to redirect its antenna, rendering communication with the space probe, sent into space over 45 years ago, impossible. Nevertheless, NASA states that Voyager 2’s original programming causes it to automatically realign its antenna towards Earth […]
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New App Store rules make it harder to identify users
Apple continues its fight against apps attempting to track their users through “fingerprinting” technology by introducing additional rules for app developers in the App Store. The new rules are part of Apple’s efforts to protect its users from tracking, which can be used for targeted advertising and other purposes. The new rules for apps in […]
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Stability AI releases Stable Diffusion XL
AI company Stability AI is now releasing a new version of its text-to-image AI called Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL). SDXL is claimed to be even better at generating photorealistic images based on text input, you can find an example above. Some who have already tested this generative AI state that it is superior to Midjourney, […]
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The X logo becomes bolder
Elon Musk is arguably the world’s most spontaneous billionaire, and yesterday, he changed the logo of his service X, formerly known as Twitter, just a few hours after replacing Twitter’s characteristic blue bird logo. The latest X logo has thicker lines in its X compared to the first version of the logo. However, Musk doesn’t […]
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Microsoft has created a controller that smells like pizza
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is the name of a new film about the four heroes, created by Seth Rogen. The film premieres in August, and now they have partnered with Microsoft. On Xbox Game Pass, you can play the game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, which was released last year, but of […]
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Unitree releases the robot dog Go2
Chinese robot manufacturer Unitree has unveiled a new version of their robot dog called Go, which is more powerful than the first version released in 2021. The base version of Go2 is equipped with twelve servos and has a top speed of 3.5 meters per second (9 km/h). It is controlled via Wifi 6 or […]
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Streaming update for Lyngdorf
Steinway Lyngdorf is fully embracing Spatial Audio, providing access to spatial audio with music streaming on all the company’s multi-channel processors, including Tidal Connect with Dolby Atmos Music. The built-in streaming player now has access to Tidal Connect with Dolby Atmos Music, allowing users to directly play thousands of Dolby Atmos Music albums specifically recorded […]