Overwatch 2 Won’t Have Loot Boxes
The Overwatch 2 reveal event included numerous tidbits, perhaps none more exciting than confirmation that Overwatch 2 will not have loot boxes. However, it's still going to be a free-to-play game. The post Overwatc.....»»
New HDMI version fixes the TV cable"s biggest problem
New 2.1a standard allows consoles and streaming boxes to provide additional power to HDMI cables, meaning longer leads can maintain a strong signal.....»»
Maya Rudolph is a billionaire on a mission in "Loot" trailer
In Apple TV's new original Loot, billionaire Molly Novak (Maya Rudolph) has it all. I mean, she is a billionaire. But then her husband (Adam Scott) cheats on her, and her world is flung out of control. During all the upheaval, she learns she has a ch.....»»
Apple TV+ releases first trailer for Maya Rudolph"s comedy "Loot"
Ahead of its June 24 premiere, Apple TV+ has released an extended trailer for "Loot," starring Maya Rudolph as a billionaire with a dream life, until she gets cheated on."In 'Loot,' billionaire Molly Novak (Rudolph) has a dream life, complete with pr.....»»
18 European Countries" Consumer Groups Have Joined the Fight Against Loot Boxes
20 consumer groups from 18 European countries are launching a coordinated action asking authorities to pass regulations on loot boxes. From a report: The groups are lending their support to a new report from the Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) entit.....»»
Two European countries won’t get Diablo Immortal because of loot box laws
Belgium, Netherlands ruled in-game random item boxes "illegal gambling" in 2018. Enlarge / What's in the box? (credit: Getty / Aurich Lawson) Blizzard's upcoming open beta launch of Diablo Immortal later this week will be skip.....»»
Diablo: Immortal won’t release in the Netherlands and Belgium due to lootboxes
Activision Blizzard's upcoming entry in the Diablo series, Diablo: Immortal, will no longer be released in the Netherlands and Belgium over loot box legislation......»»
Diablo Immortal has been delayed for some parts of Europe
It seems that due to loot box laws over in some parts of Europe, Blizzard has announced that Diablo Immortal will be delayed in those regions. The post Diablo Immortal has been delayed for some parts of Europe first appeared on Phandroid. F.....»»
Report blasts "manipulative" video game loot boxes
Consumer groups from 18 countries in Europe are calling for governments to clamp down on loot boxes......»»
Bags or bins? When it comes to recycling, the answer is complicated
It seemed like a straightforward question to biology professor Paul Mensink: Are plastic bags that hold curbside recyclables better or worse for the environment than blue boxes?.....»»
Microsoft announces a brand-new Arm-powered desktop PC and Arm-native dev tools
Snapdragon-powered "Project Volterra" will focus on AI and machine learning. Enlarge / Microsoft's Project Volterra is an Arm-powered developer desktop launching later this year. This image depicts two Volterra boxes stacked on top of.....»»
Moto G 5G hands-on review: Good phone, better battery
The budget-friendly G 5G phone from Moto checks a lot of boxes, but it only hits one thing (battery) out of the park......»»
Destiny 2: Where to find Xur for the weekend of May 13
The weekly vendor in Destiny 2 offers some of the toughest loot to find, including exotic weapons and armor. Here's how to track down Xur......»»
Blizzard thinks it"s fixed Overwatch 2"s long queues
Overwatch 2 queue times are falling thanks to changes to the support role, with developers promising more on the way......»»
Google’s new Android Auto interface works with any screen size
Say goodbye to pillar boxes and other weird screen-fit solutions in your car. Enlarge / The many sizes of Android Auto. (credit: Google / Ron Amadeo) Android Auto, Google's car interface app for Android, is getting a new, mor.....»»
Save $25 on these innovative shapeshifting boxes
TL;DR: As of May 7, you can get this Shape Shifting Box with 36 Rare Earth Magnets for just $16.99. It usually costs $42, so that's a discount of 59%.Part fidget toy, part magical puzzle, the Shashibo Shape Shifting Box is designed to stimulate your.....»»
Destiny 2: Where to find Xur for the weekend of May 6
The weekly vendor in Destiny 2 offers some of the toughest loot to find, including exotic weapons and armor. Here's how to track down Xur......»»
FDA puts the brakes on J&J vaccine after 9th clotting death reported
FDA reports 3 TTS cases per million J&J doses, and 0.48 deaths per million doses. Enlarge / Boxes of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Florida. (credit: Getty | Paul Hennessy) The US Food an.....»»
The fungal effector Rip 1 suppresses maize host defense responses
Plant colonization by biotrophic pathogens requires sophisticated strategies for tissue invasion, defense suppression and metabolic manipulation to loot nutrients necessary for their growth and reproduction. The biotrophic fungus Ustilago maydis secr.....»»
The best food subscription boxes for everyone
Food is magical stuff. If it tastes good, we simply can't get enough. And we know we're not alone in feeling this way. We all know that eating is one of life's true great pleasures.In an ideal world, those who live to eat would have a bountiful selec.....»»
4 tips to boost your frame rate in the Overwatch 2 beta
The Overwatch 2 beta is finally live, and we've identified four settings you can tweak to get the most out of your PC......»»