The Moto G Power 5G (2024) is the better choice between the two budget smartphones, offering a more impressive display, versatile camera, and faster charging for just $100 more than the Moto G 5G (2024).
The OnePlus Watch 2 stands out for its aesthetic and excellent battery life, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 offers great performance and excellent phone integration, making them both top choices for Android smartwatches.
LinkedIn is reportedly working on a new games experience, aiming to boost user engagement by tapping into the puzzle game trend.
The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra, although different in design from its predecessor, offers a larger form factor, a triple camera array, and premium features, making it a powerful flagship phone at a competitive price.
Helldivers 2 has sold over 8 million copies, exceeding expectations and becoming a monumental success for Sony and developer Arrowhead, with sales continuing to grow every week.
The Steam Spring Sale 2024 offers deep discounts on a variety of PC games, including titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Sea of Stars, Turbo Overkill, Ultros, Sons of the Forest, Cocoon, Old World, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, Lost in Random, and Hades.
Motorola has launched two new budget-friendly phones, TikTok faces potential banning in the US, Samsung's Galaxy S24 Plus is a hit, Google Chrome enhances security against phishing, and Google Messages introduces custom-colored chats.
Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson confirms that leaked specs and performance details of the PlayStation 5 Pro are real, revealing significant upgrades such as 45% higher rendering performance and up to 4x the ray tracing capabilities of the PS5. The PS5 Pro is expected to launch later this year during the holiday season.
NASA's supercomputing capabilities are insufficient for its tasks, leading to mission delays, as the agency primarily relies on outdated CPUs and lacks modern computing technologies such as GPUs, according to a report by the NASA Office of Inspector General.
The Galaxy S24, while smaller and more affordable than the Ultra, still offers a similar experience with excellent hardware, software performance, and a decent camera.
The worst possible ending for Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3 is when players do not complete his quest, leading to a heartbreaking epilogue where he begs for help and is left scared and alone.
Leaked images reveal a new enemy in Helldivers 2 resembling Star Wars' AT-AT Walkers, leaving players wondering how they will defeat these massive mechanized foes.
The highly anticipated update 1.6 for Stardew Valley will include fixes, improvements, and updates, addressing long-standing bugs and introducing new features like faster tree growth based on fruit quality and a honeymoon period for newlyweds.
Google Drive may soon allow users to categorize their files into different groups, like banking and work, for better organization.
Interlune, a startup backed by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, aims to become the first private company to mine the moon's natural resources, starting with helium-3, which could have applications in quantum computing and fusion reactors, with plans to establish a pilot plant on the moon by 2028.
Dragon's Dogma 2, set for release on March 22, offers a more fully realized experience with larger bosses, rebalanced classes, and an expanded world, available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Titans are dominating the Guardian Games in Destiny 2 due to a boosted algorithm and players' preference for the winning class, while Hunters, who previously had the advantage, are now falling behind.
Helldivers 2 players are requesting that Arrowhead Game Studios include all types of armor in future DLCs, as they were disappointed with the lack of heavy armor in the recent Cutting Edge Warbond release.
Outcast: A New Beginning is an open-world game influenced by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, allowing players to explore a 64 square kilometer alien planet without any restrictions or segmentation, with seven villages acting as waypoints and a bright, colorful setting.
Palworld is an open-world survival crafting game where players can freeze and shatter enemies with the Reindrix, a creature featuring translucent antlers that glimmer at absolute zero.
Sony is reportedly preparing to release the PS5 Pro, with leaked documents suggesting improved performance, including enhanced FPS, 8K resolution, and ray tracing capabilities, making it significantly faster than its predecessor, the PS5.
If Grand Theft Auto 6 releases on the target date and the PS5 Pro is launched, Sony may dominate the market as the best platform to play the highly anticipated game.
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story is an interactive documentary that features a collection of classic games from Jeff Minter, an iconic figure in indie game development, showcasing his unique blend of arcade games, psychedelia, and ungulate animals over the span of his 40-year career.
Samsung is offering discounts on various monitors, TVs, and audio equipment as part of their sale, including the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Smart Monitor at a price of $899.99 and the 4K Smart Monitor M8 for $399.99 during the promotion.
Google is releasing an update to its Pixel Launcher in the EU, allowing users to change their search provider from Google Search to others like DuckDuckGo and Ecosia.
Microsoft Copilot has made its advanced artificial intelligence model, GPT-4 Turbo, available for free users in Creative mode, allowing them to access the enhanced capabilities previously limited to Copilot Pro subscribers.
The iPhone 16 models, expected to be released in 2024, are rumored to feature design updates, display upgrades, improved cameras, a more powerful chip, enhanced memory and connectivity, battery improvements, new AI features, and a fall release date.
### Summary A collection of diverse topics, such as kids, special moments, Joe, true bonds, decorations, miming, chess, big egos, irony, theories, landlords, delicious mortar, change, getting things done, laughs, and perseverance, are discussed on various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.
JetBlue charged an elderly couple $5,200 for lie-flat seats that did not recline, and only offered them a $400 travel credit in compensation.
Apple is developing six new iPad models, including 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, and Samsung's System LSI will be the sole supplier of display driver IC (DDI) for these models, even for those equipped with OLED display panels from LG Display, as Apple believes Samsung's DDIs are superior.
Apple has announced that iPhone users in the EU will soon be able to download apps directly from eligible developers' websites, as part of their compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act, and they are also preparing for an upcoming iOS update to address bugs; there are also rumors of new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, as well as the iPhone 16 lineup later this year.
The author of the article tested the Nokia 2780 Flip as a substitute for their iPhone and found that while it had some limitations, such as a slower camera and internet browsing experience, it provided a decent calling experience, good battery life, and helped reduce their smartphone usage.
Apple has reportedly acquired several AI startups, including Canadian company DarwinAI, suggesting a focus on making iPhone 16's AI features run locally, with rumors of Siri gaining ChatGPT-style content summarization and integration with iMessage and AppleCare.
Poker-themed deckbuilder Balatro found incredible success despite intentionally avoiding similar roguelike games, with its biggest influence being the non-fantasy themed score-attached roguelike Luck Be A Landlord, and developer Localthunk never playing or watching footage from the popular card-based roguelike Slay the Spire until much later.
The Renpho Smart Digital Bathroom Scale is a highly popular and affordable smart scale that tracks 13 biometrics, syncs with your phone, and delivers accurate results, making it a great tool for tracking your weight loss progress and overall body composition.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) believes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be its biggest growth driver, but investors may have to wait until 2025.
Blue beams shooting down from the sky and a mysterious visit to Cyberstan, the homeworld of the Cyborg Nation, suggest that the next major update for Helldivers 2 may involve new Cyborg units and a potential rebellion on the planet.
The rumored Meta Quest 3 Lite virtual reality headset, which resembles the Meta Quest 3 but lacks passthrough cameras, suggests the possibility of a more affordable option in the Meta Quest lineup.
Google has set a date for its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2024, while Apple's delay in launching a new feature has held back Google's release plans, including a revamped Find My Device network; the US House has voted in favor of forcing the sale of TikTok and the FCC has increased the threshold for internet service providers to advertise their service as "Broadband"; WhatsApp has introduced new pinning features for chats and messages; Google accidentally confirmed the upcoming release of the Pixel 8a, which won't face competition from Samsung in the US; and the official date for Google I/O 2024 is May 14.
There are several ways to get free PC games, including installing apps from major game stores like Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as keeping an eye on platforms like Reddit for the latest free game offers.
Seattle-based startup Interlune has raised $15 million in funding to harvest and sell helium-3, a highly sought-after resource found on the Moon, to industries including quantum computing and nuclear fusion reactors.
Former Battlefield game director Marcus Lehto speaks negatively about EA and expresses his dissatisfaction with his departure and the industry-wide layoffs.
Samsung has begun rolling out the March 2024 security update to the Galaxy S21 series in various countries, with the update already available for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S23, and Galaxy S24 series, and it is expected to be released in more countries soon.
Pocketpair's upcoming update for Palworld introduces a quality-of-life change to base management with the addition of a new system that allows players to toggle the Work Suitability of their Pals, addressing a common request from fans.
TCL unveiled its new flagship mini-LED TV with an incredibly bright display and energy-efficient technology, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT featured Apple's Vision Pro headset in a promotional video, and the Rabbit R1 showcased its AI-powered capabilities with a live demo. Additionally, Wordle celebrated its 1,000th puzzle, Marvel reportedly canceled sequels for Ant-Man, Captain Marvel, and Eternals, and Google I/O 2024 is scheduled for May 14th.
AMD, a smaller chipmaker than Nvidia, is a potential rival as the "next Nvidia" due to its diversification and cost-efficient alternatives in the data center market, despite slower growth rates and lower market share.
### Summary A video breakdown of the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer reveals 15 different animals in the game, while leaked gameplay videos show character Jason hanging out of a car window, police chases, and Lucia escaping on a truck. Recent leaks also suggest that Rockstar Games may have narrowed down the release date for GTA 6 in 2025. Other discussions on Reddit speculate about the game's map size, the possibility of online multiplayer, the focus on the story mode, reflections in the game, and the potential return of characters from previous GTA games. Some leaks suggest that the game may include functioning gas stations, gyms, and car license plates with different designs based on different locations. Lastly, analysts predict that GTA 6 will be playable on a new console, while rumors about the soundtrack and a possible collaboration with Sweet Baby Inc. are circulating.
Call of Duty Warzone Mobile has released a teaser trailer for the game and fans are praising its beautiful graphics and the return of the beloved Verdansk map.
Carly Schuna's Saturday crossword debut in The New York Times is filled with zingy terms, trivia, and pop culture references, providing a fun and challenging solve.
Today's NYT Connections puzzle on March 16, 2024, includes categories of "Get Smaller," "Airline Classes," "Examine, as an Applicant," and "Notable TV Episodes."