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Marvel’s making an ‘interactive story’ based on the What If…? show for Apple Vision Pro
08 May

Marvel’s making an ‘interactive story’ based on the What If…? show for Apple Vision Pro

John RoutledgeLatest News
As a bona-fide hater of actual reality, virtual reality is very appealing to me. However, I’m not that into 100 hour AAA games like Asgard’s Wrath 2 or Half Life: Alyx. I’m into short interactive experiences that can’t be had anywhere else. Good news for me? The Apple Vision Pro is getting a pretty nifty mixed-reality “interactive story” that could…
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Google DeepMind’s latest medical breakthrough borrows a trick from AI image generators
08 May

Google DeepMind’s latest medical breakthrough borrows a trick from AI image generators

John RoutledgeLatest News
Much of the recent AI hype train has centered around mesmerizing digital content generated from simple prompts, alongside concerns about its ability to decimate the workforce and make malicious propaganda much more convincing. (Fun!) However, some of AI’s most promising — and potentially much less ominous — work lies in medicine. A new update to Google’s AlphaFold software could lead…
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The best 2-in-1 laptops for 2024
08 May

The best 2-in-1 laptops for 2024

John RoutledgeLatest News
We’re still waiting for the perfect hybrid PC that can work as well as a tablet as it does as a laptop. As we enter 2024, it seems like many companies have also given up on that ideal — but Microsoft, Apple and Samsung still have some options to consider. And we’re still seeing OS tweaks to make iOS and…
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The Google Pixel Watch 2 has never been cheaper
08 May

The Google Pixel Watch 2 has never been cheaper

John RoutledgeLatest News
Amazon has the Google Pixel Watch 2 on sale for $70 off. The Wear OS 4-powered smartwatch arrived last fall with a new stress-tracking feature, slightly longer battery life and a better heart sensor, as Google’s flagship wearable inches closer to rivals Apple and Samsung. Its current $330 sale price is a record low. The Pixel Watch 2 works with…
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Ugh, Max subscription prices might be going up again
08 May

Ugh, Max subscription prices might be going up again

John RoutledgeLatest News
Your cable streaming bill may be getting more expensive once again. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is reportedly planning another price increase for Max. Bloomberg didn't reveal how much WBD is expected to jack up the subscription by. The cheapest ad-free plan is currently $16 per month after a $1 increase in early 2023. WBD is said to be aiming for…
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Nintendo just revealed a NES speedrunning collection inspired by an ultra-rare 1990 cartridge
08 May

Nintendo just revealed a NES speedrunning collection inspired by an ultra-rare 1990 cartridge

John RoutledgeLatest News
Speedrunning video games is a time-honored tradition, and this is especially true when it comes to retro titles. Nintendo is getting in on the trend with a fairly bizarre forthcoming Switch game called Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, which drops on July 18. It’s all about speedrunning through the classics, like Legend of Zelda, Metroid and Super Mario Bros., among…
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Oh no, I think I want an iPad Pro now
08 May

Oh no, I think I want an iPad Pro now

John RoutledgeLatest News
The iPad Pro has always struck me as a baffling device. It's significantly more expensive than the (very capable!) iPad and iPad Air. iPadOS still isn’t a great environment for multitasking. And Apple hasn't yet justified why, exactly, you'd want a super-powerful tablet in the first place (simplified versions of Final Cut Pro and Audition aren't enough!). If you're trying…
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