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23 Jan

X now supports passkeys on iOS in the US

John RoutledgeLatest News

Slowly but surely, some platforms are embracing passkeys to provide an easy and more secure login alternative to passwords. The latest notable company to enable passkeys is X (formerly Twitter), though only for US-based users on iOS for now.When you set up passkeys for an account, your device generates one public key and one private key. The private key stays…

23 Jan

Netflix’s full Avatar: The Last Airbender trailer nails the vibe of the cartoon

John RoutledgeLatest News

Hold onto your cabbages. Netflix just dropped a full trailer for its forthcoming live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. It actually looks pretty cool, surprising fans who have been dreading a repeat of the disastrous 2010 film adaptation. The vibe is on point, calling to mind the source material, and the casting department looks to have done a fantastic…

23 Jan

Arturia Pigments 5 adds generative sequencing and external audio processing

John RoutledgeLatest News

It’s hard to believe that Artruria has anything left to add to Pigments at this point, but here we are. NAMM 2024 is just about ready to kick off, and Arturia is rolling out version five of its home-grown super synth. In the grand scheme of Pigments updates, this is a relatively minor one. But that’s not to say there…

23 Jan

Google’s next Chrome update adds three new generative AI features

John RoutledgeLatest News

With today’s release of Chrome M121, Google announced it will introduce new generative AI features that will make the browser easier to use. The new additions will include a tab organizer, a writing assistant that helps draft text and the option to customize the artwork and themes throughout the browser. The “Experimental AI” toggle must be flipped on in the…

23 Jan

Death Stranding is coming to select Apple devices on January 30

John RoutledgeLatest News

After a relatively short delay, you'll soon be able to enter the uniquely strange world of Death Stranding on Apple devices. Hideo Kojima's walking simulator will be available on iPhone 15 Pro models and iPads and Macs with M-series chips on January 30. This version of the gloomy open-world adventure will run you $40. However, if you pre-order, you'll save…

23 Jan

Nintendo honors Princess Peach with a pair of pastel pink Joy-Cons

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Nintendo is honoring Princess Peach with a set of appropriately colored Joy-Cons. On Tuesday, the company posted on X (Twitter) that a set of pastel pink Joy-Con controllers will launch alongside Princess Peach: Showtime! on March 22.The pair will be sold for a limited time at the Nintendo Store and “select retailers.” Although the company hasn’t specified how much they’ll…

23 Jan

Samsung expands self-repair program to include home entertainment devices

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Samsung just announced that its self-repair program will now include certain home entertainment devices. The company has developed a range of step-by-step repair guides for various products in the category, in addition to providing genuine replacement parts and repair tools.This program covers Samsung 2023 TVs, along with their remotes, and monitors released throughout the past year or so. Additionally, the…

23 Jan

Blizzard partners with ESL for an open Overwatch 2 esports circuit

John RoutledgeLatest News

Blizzard has revealed the next evolution of top-level Overwatch 2 esports after the demise of the Overwatch League. The publisher has teamed up with ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) to run the new Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) under an exclusive multi-year agreement. OWCS is an open-format circuit in which teams from North America; Europe, Middle East, North Africa (EMEA); and Asia can…

23 Jan

Netflix grabbed the most Oscar nominations, with stiff competition from Disney and Apple

John RoutledgeLatest News

It’s that time of year again. Oscar nominations are in, setting off a firestorm of debate and speculation until the awards ceremony in March. This year, the streamers absolutely ruled the roost. Netflix snagged 18 nominations, including best picture, which technically puts it in first place, according to a breakdown from Variety.I say Netflix “technically” received the most nominations because…

23 Jan

Samsung says its new 990 Evo SSD delivers improved performance and efficiency

John RoutledgeLatest News

It's been a while since Samsung last upgraded its high-end internal SSDs, and those looking for more performance and power efficiency from their system storage may be interested in the new model. The 990 Evo looks to be a true successor to the Samsung 970 Evo Plus, which is our top recommendation for a Gen3 NVMe SSD.Samsung says that the…