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For a game made by a single person,Stardew Valleyhas an unbelievable amount of content already. Despite that, years after launch, we’re all still eagerly anticipating yet another content update coming to the game that will bring it to version 1.6. This update was announced in April 2023 but ConcernedApe has been rather tight-lipped on the full scope of features and additions this update will bring. With so many possibilities and rumors floating around, we’ve collected only the freshest bits of info you need to know about what you can look forward to....

Summary A recent Tweet showed that the upcomingSupermanfilm will continue a standard for the actor playing the iconic character.As a character, Superman mixed strength, charisma, and kindness with a bumbling everyman alter-ego, andeverySupermanactorhad to convey these aspects to make the character believable in live action. There have been many iterations of Superman over the years, with each actor bringing something different. Christopher Reeve set the bar when he appeared in 1979’sSupermanand gave a performance that captured Clark Kent’s comedic nervous energy while embodying Kal-El’s striking physicality and humanity....

The First Descendant players slam “annoying” Void Shard grind The First Descendant players are at their wits’ end with the Void Shard grind, branding it as the “most annoying thing in the game.” Void Fragment missionschallenge players to defeat waves of monsters before a timer runs out. Once all enemies are vanquished, players can break the Void Fragment to collect Void Shards, essential for starting Outpost Missions. The goal is to gather Amorphous Materials to unlock new characters....

CD Projekt made a massive surprise announcement early inThe Game Awards 2024with a cinematic trailer forThe Witcher IV.This new chapter in the epic RPG saga will give Ciri the spotlight as the new monster hunter, but currently has no release date. The trailer starts with familiar Witcher imagery, showing off a hooded witcher using signs and preparing a silver sword. It isn’t long before we see that this isn’t Geralt but an older Ciri preparing to stop a sacrificial ritual....

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is exploring the idea of transporting mail across the country using self-driving trucks. The USPS has partnered with autonomous-truck company TuSimple for trial deliveries between its distribution centers in Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas — a distance of around 1,000 miles. Five round trips will take place across a period of two weeks, each one covering a distance of around 1,800 miles. And don’t be concerned if you find yourself tootling along the I-10, I-20, or I-30 during the trial and notice one of TuSimple’s autonomous trucks bearing down on you — the company is sending them out with both a safety engineer and a back-up driver to monitor performance and generally keep an eye on everything....

Walmart may be some time away from following in Amazon’s footsteps when it comes to checkout-free stores, so until then, it has to find its own ways of reducing cases of theft at the final stage of a customer’s shop. Current efforts include the use of computer vision technology at self-checkout counters,Business Insiderreported this week. The big-box retailer confirmed its use of A.I.-powered surveillance, adding that it’s currently in operation at around 20% of its U....

Featured in today’s Nintendo Direct Mini,Dragon Quest Treasuresis set to come to the Nintendo Switch on December 9. Dragon Quest Treasuresis a spinoff of the long-running JRPG series that will be centered around Erik and his sister Mia fromDragon Quest 11as children treasure hunters exploring the world in search of loot. Originally announced during the series’ 35th anniversary in May of 2021,Dragon Quest Treasureswas not confirmed to be coming to Nintendo’s handheld until June’sNintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase....

Some of us are often willing to compromise function over style. We’d rather wear asmartwatchthat looks incredible but has fewer features than one that’s feature-packed but isn’t as fashionable. We’re not generalizing though; we’re just making a point. Luckily, some smartwatches offer both looks and robust functionality (well, sort of), like theKate Spade Scallop 2. This supremely elegant smartwatch may skimp a little on itsfitnesscapabilities, but if you want to turn heads, this is the one for you....

Getting anelectric vehicleis an exciting prospect, but a high price tag can quickly put a damper on the idea. Luckily there are rebates, tax credits, and incentives abound to help accelerate the adoption of EVs across America. We’re going to help you find the latest in EV incentives so you can finally take the plunge. Keep in mind that many of these are contingent on which EV you’re getting and often your income level, so be sure to read the fine print!...

As you read these words I will be on my way to Barcelona, Spain for the Mobile World Congress 2025 trade show, and it’ll be the first time I’ve been since 2019. It’ll be a different show experience for me, in many ways, and as I prepared for the trip I thought about my last visit, and how I don’t think any this year will come close to matching the announcement of one, crazy camera phone in particular — theNokia 9 PureView....

Google has made afree versionof its Gemini Code Assist tool available worldwide starting February 25. The generative AI model, previously aimed at businesses, is powered byGemini 2.0and integrates with IDEs like Visual Studio Code. This means you can access Code Assist’s features directly from the environment you’re working in. It will auto-complete code as you’re typing it, and you can also work through problems in the chat or generate code snippets....

The trouble with hotel rooms is that they’re so darn stationary. Once booked, you’re locked into the location for the entirety of your stay, with no chance of venturing to places far beyond. Of course, you could always travel ina camper van, but the experience can feel isolating, and you also have the hassle of driving, with the added stress of trying to navigate new road systems if you’re overseas....

Summary TheMCU’s Infinity Saga contained many of the best superhero movies ever released, but rewatching it now comes with some harsh realities. Since it commenced withIron Manin 2008,the MCU timelinehas grown into the most successful cinematic franchise in history, with most of the highest-grossing MCU movies taking place in the Infinity Saga. While the Multiverse Saga still has a way to go, it’s hard not to compare the quality between the two periods - but the Infinity Saga is far from infallible....