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Blizzard’s pulling of Warcraft I & II tests GOG’s new Preservation Program

Blizzard's push of remasters has GOG committing to its DRM-free offerings. When an updated, remastered, or otherwise spiffed-up version of a game is released, nobody—not long-ti.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaDec 2nd, 2024

OpenAI’s Sora was leaked in protest over allegations of ‘art washing’

A group calling itself Sora PR Puppets briefly leaked access to OpenAI's unreleased video generator in protest of the company's alleged exploitation of artists through its early access program......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Warcraft Remastered is a trip through history that never was, and always will be

Blizzard's new Warcraft Remastered collection reminds players why the past is so important......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Gladiator II will entertain you, but Gladiator is the better movie. Here’s why

Gladiator II is an exciting return to the arena. However, it doesn't match the highs of Gladiator. Here's why......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

You can now get an Apple Watch Series 10 (mostly) free as a reward for exercise

Many Apple Watch buyers have aspirations of improving their health with the new device. But John Hancock offers a program that provides a much bigger incentive to do so. With its Vitality Plus life insurance program, you can now get an (almost) free.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

iPhone 16 DXOMARK camera tests rank the base model #20, against #4 for the Pro Max

Following tests of the Pro Max model back in September, the base model iPhone 16 DXOMARK camera results are out, and the smartphone has been ranked #20. The organization notes that while the camera hardware is almost identical to the base model iP.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Xbox is shuttering its Avatars, but you still have time to customize yours

Xbox is shutting down its avatar program in January 2025, but there's still time to customize it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Supreme Court to review 5th Circuit ruling that upends Universal Service Fund

5th Circuit ruling threatens $8 billion program that expands broadband access. The US Supreme Court will hear appeals of a 5th Circuit ruling that called Universal Service fees on.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Ridley Scott makes blockbusters for grownups. Here’s why that matters now more than ever

This Thanksgiving, let's give thanks for the adult-targeted event pictures of Ridley Scott... even if Gladiator II is very far from his best......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay"s "dead zone" stays at long-term average: It"s a "good sign"

The dead zone in the Chesapeake Bay, where there's low oxygen for underwater life, was near its average size in 2024, according to new data from the Chesapeake Bay Program......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

5 great British WWII movies and TV shows you need to watch now

These movies and shows are a stark reminder of how much the U.K. went through during World War II......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 24th, 2024

Get Glicked: 3 great double features like Wicked and Gladiator 2 you need to watch

Stream and watch double features as unique as this weekend's Glicked (Gladiator II and Wicked) -- like a 2000s rom-com paired with a 2020s melodrama......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Blitz review: this riveting World War II movie is one of the year’s best

Apple TV+'s Blitz is a can't-miss war drama — and already one of the most underrated movies of the year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Ted Cruz wants to overhaul $42B broadband program, nix low-cost requirement

Cruz claims grant program is "boondoggle," urges Biden admin to halt activities. Emboldened by Donald Trump's election win, Republicans are seeking big changes to a $42.45 billion.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

DirecTV announces termination of deal to buy Dish satellite business

DirecTV says it's ending deal after Dish debt holders refused to accept loss. DirecTV is pulling out of an agreement to buy its satellite rival Dish after bondholders objected to.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Glicked: Can Wicked and Gladiator II pull a Barbenheimer at the box office?

This weekend, Wicked and Gladiator II are set to battle at the box office. Can Glicked emulate the success of Barbenheimer?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

A legendary musician wrote a bonkers Gladiator II movie that was never made

With Gladiator II now in theaters, let's fondly remember the bonkers version musician Nick Cave wrote back in the early 2000s......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

NASA is stacking the Artemis II rocket, implying a simple heat shield fix

NASA expects it to take about four months to fully assemble the main parts of the SLS rocket. The Space Launch System rocket that will dispatch four astronauts on the first Moon m.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Apple brings hearing tests to AirPods Pro 2 in France but holds back key feature

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 now let users in France test their hearing and reduce loud noises, but the hearing aid feature is stuck in regulatory limbo.AirPods ProApple has introduced new health-focused capabilities for the AirPods Pro 2, including a heari.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Nanoink and printing technologies could enable electronics repairs, production in space

An Iowa State University engineer floats in the air while other researchers hang tight to a metal frame surrounding and supporting their special printer. It's not the usual photo you see in a research paper. Tests aboard microgravity flights aren't y.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Dedicated Roman gladiator superfans were the football hooligans of their day

In the amphitheater of Gladiator II, Ridley Scott trains his lens on fighters and emperors—but no account of ancient gladiators is complete without its devotees......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024