How ‘Diablo IV’ evolved into the darkest ‘Diablo’ yet
How one of the biggest franchises in gaming is leveraging design to evolve. The year is 1996. The biggest TV show is ER. The biggest website is AOL.com. And Independence Day will top Twister to win the box office.Read Full Story.....»»
‘Tasks’ to-do app gets major update with new design, Tasks Cloud, and collaboration
Tasks is one of my favorite to-do apps, and it has evolved a lot since I first wrote about it here on 9to5Mac. This week, Tasks was updated to version 3.0, which comes with a new design for the iOS app, a completely rebuilt macOS app, and new featur.....»»
Humans have lost half of primate ancestors" gut bacteria, finds new study
A new study finds that hundreds of bacterial groups have evolved in the guts of primate species over millions of years, but humans have lost close to half of these symbiotic bacteria......»»
Diablo 4 review: A bold new step for hack-n-slash RPGs
Diablo 4's MMO structure may prove controversial, but there's no arguing with its hellishly fun dungeon crawling......»»
Diablo 4 review: Off to a hell of a good start
Annoying-but-ignorable microtransactions can't ruin nigh-endless looter fun. Enlarge When Diablo 3 released 11 years ago, it was a mess. Put aside the action role-playing game’s infamous server problems at launch—a.....»»
Humans evolved to walk with an extra spring in our step, shows foot arch study
A new study has shown that humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to help us walk on two feet. Researchers studying the evolution of bipedal walking have long assumed that the raised arch of the foot helps us walk by acting as a lever which prope.....»»
Orchids" ability to grow on other plants independently evolved multiple times
The most extensive study of the genetic relationships among orchids to date reveals that the flower's ability to grow on other plants evolved independently multiple times. A team of researchers, led by Penn State biologists, compared the sequences of.....»»
Activision Blizzard fined over Diablo Immortal’s microtransactions
Activision Blizzard has been fined after failing to disclose Diablo Immortal's microtransactions during its rating process......»»
Diablo 4 PC gaming accessory collection will let you slay demons in style
SteelSeries along with Blizzard revealed a new collaboration of themed PC gaming accessories including a gaming mouse, mousepad, headphones, and more......»»
Marsupials might be the more evolved mammals
Mammal evolution has been flipped on its head, according to new research that suggests marsupials are the more evolved mammals......»»
Humans were using fire in Europe 50,000 years earlier than previously thought
Human history is intimately entwined with the use and control of fire. However, working out when our relationship with fire began and how it subsequently evolved has been notoriously difficult......»»
Small, fast-growing reef fishes evolved in a warming ocean, finds study
James Cook University scientists have found coral reef fish developed faster growth rates in the warm oceans of the past, 50 to 60 million years ago. These small and fast-growing fishes epitomize the productive coral reefs of today......»»
Blizzard is “confident” that Diablo IV’s launch servers can handle the load
Recent beta tests and "server slam" weekend found many early issues, devs say. Enlarge / "OK EVERYONE QUEUE UP! NO ONE GETS IN THIS SERVER PORTAL UNTIL YOU QUEUE UP!" (credit: Blizzard) Blizzard says it's "really confide.....»»
Butterfly tree of life reveals an origin in North America
About 100 million years ago, a group of trendsetting moths started flying during the day rather than at night, taking advantage of nectar-rich flowers that had co-evolved with bees. This single event led to the evolution of all butterflies......»»
Google is bringing more software to your car, but we’re not sure it’s a good thing
For cars that run Google’s automotive software, it seems that the company will be bringing more of its products and services to your vehicles. The infotainment systems of our cars has evolved considerably over the years. Long gone are t.....»»
Darkest Dungeon 2 is an awkward sequel, but I can’t stop playing it
Now a roguelite, the game retains series' intoxicating combat and stylish flair. Enlarge (credit: Red Hook Studios) The worst thing you can do when playing Darkest Dungeon 2 is compare it to its beloved 2016 predecessor.....»»
Migrating birds could bring lethal avian flu to Australia"s vulnerable birds
In 2021, avian influenza evolved into a new form—a new and remarkably lethal variant first found in Europe......»»
Chimpanzees combine calls to communicate new meaning
A key feature of human language is our ability to combine words into larger compositional phrases, where the meaning of the whole is related to the meaning of the parts. Where this ability came from or how it evolved, however, is less clear......»»
The first action-packed trailer for Dune: Part 2 is finally here
"In the shadows of Arrakis lie many secrets but the darkest of them all may remain." Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya are back for Dune: Part 2. We've been waiting to catch a glimpse of Dune: Part 2, the second part of Denis Villeneuve.....»»
Fossil find in California shakes up the natural history of cycad plants
Cycads, a group of gymnosperms which can resemble miniature palm trees (like the popular sago palm houseplant) were long thought to be "living fossils," a group that had evolved minimally since the time of the dinosaurs. Now, a well-preserved 80-mill.....»»
Enigmatic human fossil jawbone may be evidence of an early Homo sapiens presence in Europe
Homo sapiens, our own species, evolved in Africa sometime between 300,000 and 200,000 years ago. Anthropologists are pretty confident in that estimate, based on fossil, genetic and archaeological evidence......»»