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Nightmare difficulty: Elden Ring fans have started to “git gud” with the new weapons and gameplay mechanics introduced in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. However, a group of highly skilled (and highly patient) players is taking FromSoftware’s challenge to the next level. Shadow of the Erdtree is the first expansion created by the Japanese […]

In brief: A CNN investigation found that despite being aware of the hidden camera problem, Airbnb has consistently failed to protect its guests. Thousands of images, including private moments such as guests changing clothes or being intimate, have been recovered from hidden surveillance devices. Victims express ongoing fear that these images could be leaked online.

What just happened? Microsoft has given up its observer seat on the OpenAI board, eight months after it took the spot following the ousting and quick return of CEO Sam Altman. It’s also been reported that Apple will not be taking a similar position. The news comes as regulators further scrutinize the relationship between tech

In brief: The jack-of-all-trades OKPad from Bluegen is a convertible-style 2-in-1 sporting an 8.9-inch (800 x 1,280) IPS display in the usual position. A second screen – a 7.8-inch (1,404 x 1,872) e-ink panel – resides where you’d normally find the keyboard on an ordinary laptop. Both screens are touch-enabled, and a stylus is included

In a nutshell: Android’s kernel is based on the long-term support branches of the Linux kernel. LTS releases are essential for the well-being of Google’s mobile OS, so much so that the company decided to extend the support period beyond what was already guaranteed by Linux developers. Google recently updated official documentation on Android Common

The good old days: When I was a young whipper-snapper driving off into unfamiliar territory, I had to buy a paper map. Yes, maps used to be printed on large sheets of folded paper that you could never refold. I would plan out my route in advance, and turn-by-turn directions were obtained by memorizing a

Dystopian Kurzweil: As Big Tech continues frantically pushing AI development and funding, many users have become concerned about the outcome and dangers of the latest AI advancements. However, one man is more than sold on AI’s ability to bring humanity to its next evolutionary level. Raymond Kurzweil is a well-known computer scientist, author, and artificial

What just happened? If the rumor mill is to be believed, we’re due a fresh round of console wars sooner rather than later. But for now, it seems gamers are taking a breather from snagging new gaming hardware. Analytics firm Circana just dropped their May 2024 US video game sales report, and the numbers for

Why it matters: Since Microsoft introduced unified RGB lighting controls in Windows 11 last year, the feature’s list of officially supported devices has remained small and includes no motherboards. A new beta BIOS makes the latest Asus motherboards the first to enable controlling RGB lights without having to use vendor-provided software like Asus’ Armory Crate.

What is Eton? Eton College, a boys boarding school located near Windsor just outside London, boasts an impressive list of notable alums, including Prince William, Prince Harry, Tom Hiddleston, and Eddie Redmayne. The school is also renowned for educating several future British prime ministers, such as David Cameron and Boris Johnson. Eton College, one of