How to decrypt the Floppy Disk in Black Ops Cold War

How to decrypt the Floppy Disk in Black Ops Cold War The campaign mode ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waroffers an engaging side mission known as ‘Operation Chaos,’ but accessing it requires a bit of espionage work, specifically decrypting a Floppy Disk. The decryption process starts once you’ve successfully located all three essential evidence pieces during your gameplay. The next phase involves a detailed examination of this evidence, a critical step in determining the Floppy Disk passcodes and unlocking the path to ‘Operation Chaos....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Alison Lee

Huawei will release the Mate 30 Pro in the U.K. … without Google apps

TheHuawei Mate 30 Prowill be yours to own in the United Kingdom beginning February 20, with preregistration opening on February 11. The phone will be sold exclusively through retailerCarphone Warehouse, and comes with an exceptionally generous bonus package containing a blackHuawei Watch GT2and a pair ofHuawei Freebuds 3true wireless headphones. The price has been set at 900 British pounds, or about $1,160, which is competitive given the device’s specification. All sounds normal, right?...

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Mrs. Jacqueline Robbins

I tried OnePlus’ OxygenOS 15, and it’s much better than I expected

Ahead of OnePlusannouncing OxygenOS 15, Oppo showed off ColorOS 15, which has taken quite a lot of inspiration fromApple’s iOS software. Given how closely the two pieces of software are related, I was suddenly concerned that OxygenOS 15 would follow the same path. I’ve now had some hands-on time with OnePlus’ latest software. Is it as derivative as I feared? Surprisingly, no. Not a total iOS clone Thankfully, OnePlus has not adopted all the heavy-handed “inspired by iOS” features visible in ColorOS, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t taken a few of them on....

June 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1464 words · Karen Hudson

If we want to slow down climate change, we should change how we mine Bitcoin

Bitcoin celebrates its 10th birthday today, which is a major milestone for a technology that some skeptical pundits predicted would never make it out of single digits. However, while there is plenty to love about the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, people have also raised concerns about what the heavy hardware requirements of Bitcoin mining mean for our planet. Bitcoin mining requires massive amounts of electricity, which means enormous amounts of CO2 being pumped into the atmosphere as a result....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Meghan Preston

Ironmouse shares why she started VTubing & plans for the future

Ironmouse shares why she started VTubing & plans for the future Ironmouse revealed just how it feels to be nominated for The Game Awards, and her futurein an exclusive interview with Dexerto. It might be hard to believe, but VShojo-signed VTuberIronmousehas been streaming since 2017. Her broadcasting career has taken the pink-haired virtual YouTuber from being bored and lonely to winningThe Game Awards‘ Content Creator of the Year. We sat down with Ironmouse a day before The Game Awards 2023, asshe signed with Razerfor a new partnership....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Jessica Mcdaniel

Josh Brolin says he’ll quit acting if Dune 2 director doesn’t get Oscar nomination

The 2025 Oscar nominations may still be several months away, but one of the stars ofDune: Part Twois already making his expectations for them known. In a recent interview withVariety, Josh Brolin said that he will take drastic action ifDune: Part Twodirector Denis Villeneuvedoesn’t receive a Best Director nomination for his work on the film. “If he doesn’t get nominated this year, I’ll quit acting,” the actor announced. Brolin went on to explain why he believes Villeneuve deserves the kind of critical recognition forDune: Part Twothat an Oscar nomination would provide....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Jonathan Flowers

LastPass vs. 1Password: should you switch?

LastPass and 1Password are two of the most popular password managers, and for good reason. They each offer a robust suite of security tools to protect your passwords, They are also readily accessible across difference devices, boasting such features as autofill, app support for a range of operating systems, and handy password generation. But security breaches have brought the reputation of LastPass into question, making the LastPass versus 1Password head-to-head comparison all the more relevant....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1249 words · Linda Rhodes

Lexus concepts envision lunar transport in the year 2220

If you’ve ever found yourself idly wondering what transport of the future will look like — not only on Earth but also on the moon — then Lexus has some concept sketches to feed your imagination. Lexus worked the design studio ED2 to come up with some visionary concepts of how we could move around in the future. In a project called the Lunar Design Portfolio, designers were invited to create a “lunar mobility concept,” which covered everything from personal transportation for traveling across the moon’s surface to spacecraft for taking us to the moon from Earth....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Bobby Brown

Lifelogging isn’t dead. It lives on, just without any of the promised benefits

If you were interested in technology around 2013 and 2014,lifelogging, or the practice of recording everything about your life for digital posterity, increased self-awareness, and potentially personal growth, wasthe big trend. The wide adoption of lifelogging seemed inevitable, at least based on the number of products and interest surrounding it, but it never really took off in the way lifelogging evangelists said it would. Or did it? Despite all the privacy concerns that eventually made lifelogging a dirty word, we have still all become lifeloggers — we just don’t call it that....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · David Vaughn

Making a retro-inspired game ‘easier’ is a tricky tightrope act

Volgarr the Viking 2 isa retro platformer inspired by NES classics likeGhosts’ n GoblinsandRastan, so naturally it’s a challenge. Volgarr dies in just two hits, and checkpoints are spread out pretty far in levels. If handled poorly, it could drive someone who isn’t used to the unforgiving nature of old games to tear their beard out. Developers Crazy Viking Studios and Digital Eclipse recognized that challenge when creating its surprise sequel....

June 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1382 words · Hunter Wheeler

Matt Rife slammed after “disgusting” response to people offended by his jokes

Matt Rife slammed after “disgusting” response to people offended by his jokes Standup comedian Matt Rife has come under fire for his new Netflix special that’s causing controversy, as well as his subsequent joke “apology” video. Comedian Matt Rife, who found fame largely through TikTok, has come under fire for his response to viewers who have taken offense to his latestNetflix special, Natural Selection. While Rife is known for pushing the boundaries in his stand-up routines, his new Netflix special is causing backlash online due to him making a joke about domestic violence at the beginning....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Julie Campbell

Motorola’s Frontier may be the flagship phone to beat in 2022

Motorola is planning to launch a flagship phone with maxed-out specifications called the Motorola Frontier. The new device could sport a 200-megapixel primary camera and come powered with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Moreover, the leaked display specs look top-notch as well. As per a report fromTechnikNews, the outlet has obtained documents showing that the Motorola Frontier is a true “next-generation” device and it is likely to be powered by a processor with the code “Snapdragon SM8475” which likely means it’s the next-gen processor....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Carrie Williams

MTG Foundations’ Beginner Box is the perfect entry point

MTG Foundations’ Beginner Box is the perfect entry point Getting into Magic: The Gathering can feel a little daunting but there’s never been a better time to do it. The MTG Foundations Beginner Box is the best possible starting point and it’s perfect for players who’ve never touched a card. Magic: The Gatheringis the rightfully hailed godfather of Trading Card Games with a storied history stretching back over three decades. Veterans of the hobby are no strangers to the intricacies of the game and itscomplex deckbuildingorpowerful synergistic combos....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Danielle Osborne