Posts

Summary Kyle Stillie fromBelow Deckseason 11 has been busy since his appearance on the Bravo reality series. He went into the season as a newbie hailing from Scotland. As a deckhand,Kyle formed an early bond with Ben Willoughby,who ended up being his Bosun. He also started aboatmance with stew Barbie Pascualduring the season. Their relationship was up and down throughout the charter season. It seemed like they had a natural chemistry, but things fell through between the deckhand and stew by the end of the season....

The defining feature of Samsung’s Galaxy Note phone is not the large screen, it’s the stylus. Why? Because almost no other phone has included one over the past decade. It’s a Note tradition, but as we approach the launch of the ninth version of the phone, Samsung faces a severe challenge. It has to convince not just us, but owners of Note phones everywhere, that it’s actually worth using. The stylus remains deeply unusual in the world of phones because it’s, if you’ll forgive the pun, pointless....

Summary A major part of director Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerwas the security clearance trial of J. Robert Oppenheimer, but it wasn’t entirely clear why he was on trial.Oppenheimeris a deep-dive into the most important parts of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life, from detailing his work on the Manhattan Project to examining the moral implications of inventing the world’s first nuclear weapon. To accomplish the latter, Nolan used a pivotal moment in Oppenheimer’s life: his security clearance trial....

Anyone who has ever tried to remove dried paint from a carpet knows that, once established, getting rid of it is more than a little tough. That’s a lesson Microsoft is currently learning — only instead of physical pigment and carpets, the removal process it’s trying to facilitate is stripping its simple raster graphics editor, MS Paint, from Windows. And Microsoft isn’t having a whole lot of luck doing it....

Followinga yearlong feud concerning compensation, CD Projekt announced today that it has inked a new deal withThe Witcherauthor Andrzej Sapkowski. According to CD Projekt,this new agreement“solidifies and reinforces” the professional relationship between the developer and Spakowski and serves to clarify the “requirements and expectations of both parties.” More importantly, the studio confirmed that this new agreement allows it to retain its rights to any and all video games, graphic novels, board games, and merchandise based onThe Witcherintellectual property....

Summary The animal-filled world of Gary Larson’sThe Far Sidenotoriously features the creatures of the Earth triumphing over humans, usually in hilariously twisted fashion. While Larson is known for his timeless comics,his lifelong passion for environmentalism provides a lot more context to theFar Side’spro-animal sensibilities. As discussed in this 1987 interview withABC’s20/20,The Far Sideis only a glimpse into Larson’s obsession with animals. The segment follows Larson on a routine trip to the zoo - getting up close with penguins, elephants, and even one giant snake - and it is clear he is in his element....

Summary Although the oppressive, constantly isolated pacing of the original game has been largely replaced by a new narrative inSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, it still has some of the most terrifying scenes in gaming. Utilization of the Unreal 5 Engine haspushed the graphics ofHellblade 2to the next level, creating a menacing atmosphere that feels all too realistic at times, even though many of the themes are based on mythology. The following article details scenes and content dealing with extreme violence, mental health, and abuse....

If you’re not watchingPBS, then you’re missing out on some of the best original programing outside of the streaming-verse. It all depends upon your personal tastes, of course. But if you love first-run British dramas, nature programing, and news specials, then PBS rightfully ranks among the best in the business. And it’s still free after all of these years. Two of our picks are British TV series, while the other is a distinctly American showcase for artists....

If you own a Samsung Galaxy A series phone, then look out for a software update very soon that willadd Circle to Search, one of the most helpful Galaxy AI features. Initially launched with the Galaxy S24 series,Circle to Search’sname gives away its functionality. Simply circle, highlight, or tap just about anything on the screen, and the feature uses AI to perform a visual search with Google to get you results....

7 best action horror games to play in 2024 Halloween is great for spooky games but some players prefer the more action-packed approach. Here are seven action horror games to play to try. Lots of people enjoy playingsurvival horror, these creepy games that ramp up the tension slowly before the monster reveals itself. The question is, do you have enough ammo to take it down? Or will you soon be facing the Game Over screen?...

Following on the success of its IP-friendlyFirefly Image model, Adobe announced on Wednesday the beta release of a new Firefly Video model, as well as two subscription packages with which to access its audio and video generating abilities. Generate Video, according to the announcement post, “empowers creative professionals with tools to generate video clips from a text prompt or image, use camera angles to control shots, create professional quality images from 3D sketches, craft atmospheric elements and develop custom motion design elements....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Trevor Hills is a perfectly average guy. He wakes up every morning, follows the same routine, works at his boring desk job, and heads home without making a fuss. He’s an ideal all-American good boy — and it’s about to get him killed....

We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple updating its MacBook range with thenew M3 processorthroughout this year, but those plans might be in jeopardy.According to Apple analystMing-Chi Kuo, Apple is ditching its plans to release M3-powered MacBooks this year. Although that runs counter to some reports we heard earlier in the year — one rumor said Apple would release its new MacBooksno later than September— more reports are mounting that claim Apple is delaying its plans....