An interview with one of gaming’s longest-standing personalities Matthew “MatPat” Patrick was on YouTube for two years before he hit publish on the first entry in the series that changed his life — and YouTube culture as a whole. “Game Theory,” a series that examines the ins and outs of popular video game franchises like… Read more
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Where to Buy Intel’s 11th Gen Rocket Lake CPUs
Home News (Image credit: Future) Intel’s new Rocket Lake processors are its big answer to AMD’s Ryzen 5000 chips, and on the face of it, this is going to be a very interesting face-off once the embargo is lifted on reviews. That’s because, rather than follow the trend of more cores and a denser architecture,… Read more
read more...Fortnite’s season 6 opening cinematic was co-directed by the Russo brothers
The start of Fortnite’s latest season began with a three-minute-long cinematic that set up season 6’s story, along with the game’s first narrative-driven single-player experience. It was like a short, animated action movie — which makes sense, since it was co-directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the pair best known for their work on The… Read more
read more...A former pro is helping figure skating look more authentic than ever
On TV, ice skating often looks like a sport stuck in time. Cameras aren’t hanging from wires above the action or placed close to the ice for a dynamic look at skaters zipping by. Instead, a few stationary cameras planted around a rink flip from one view to the next when a better angle is… Read more
read more...Great apes receive COVID-19 vaccine at San Diego Zoo
Several great apes at the San Diego Zoo received two doses each of a COVID-19 vaccine in February, National Geographic reports. The lucky recipients are four orangutans and five bonobos, who were distracted with treats as they got their shots. One of the orangutans is Karen, the first ape to undergo open-heart surgery in 1994…. Read more
read more...Project Gucciberg offers classic audiobooks read by an AI deepfake of Gucci Mane
Ever wanted to have Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina or Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis read to you by trap god Gucci Mane, creator of such hits as “Lemonade” and “Wasted”? Well, a) that’s an awfully specific desire, and b) it’s your lucky day. Project Gucciberg is the latest drop from viral factory MSCHF, and it does exactly… Read more
read more...Watch AMD’s Radeon Gaming Livestream Here at 11am ET, 8am PT
Home News (Image credit: AMD) Following the launch of its RX 6800, RX 6800 XT, and RX 6900 XT graphics cards a few months back, AMD is back again with yet another GPU launch — and it’s happening in just under 3 hours. You can watch the event live here at 11am ET, 8am PT, in… Read more
read more...Pimoroni Keybow 2040 Review: Programmable Keyboard with Pi Silicon Inside
Our Verdict The Keybow 2040 is a well made board that does exactly what it sets out to do. The CircuitPython library provides all of the functionality that we need in an easy to use manner. For Ease of use Compact size Clicky Keys Against Pricey Lacks MicroPython support Programmable keyboards are nothing new. Gamers… Read more
read more...Canelo vs Yildirim live stream: weigh in, start time, how to watch the boxing in UK, US and more
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez returns to the ring this Saturday night to defend his WBC and WBA super middleweight titles against Avni Yildirim in Miami. The big fight costs up to $50 in the US, but savvy sports streaming service DAZN has the rights to show the clash in 200 countries – and from only £1.99… Read more
read more...Sony Reportedly Plans to Support PS5 Storage Upgrades This Summer
Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) PlayStation 5 owners might soon be able to install more than a few games at a time. Bloomberg today reported that, according to “people briefed on the plan,” Sony wants to release a firmware update with support for additional M.2 SSD storage this summer. The PS5 launched with a… Read more
read more...Google Maps finally rolls out dark mode on Android
The Google Maps app is getting a true dark mode, at least on Android. The company announced today that it is finally widely releasing the dark theme option that it’s been testing in the app since September 2020. The dark mode, which takes things much further than the previously available night mode color option, will… Read more
read more...Panasonic made a farting cat robot!
I am so tired, and there are so many things happening. Days like today have become the norm over this last, lost year; there is a tragedy happening every second of every day, and if you’re lucky enough to be outside of the blast radius you’re only able to perceive what’s happening through a screen…. Read more
read more...Dbrand’s matte black PS5 side panels are now available for both models
Skin company Dbrand is now selling its blacked-out PlayStation 5 “Darkplates” for the digital edition of the console. The company released the panels for the disk version of the console last week, but now they’re available for people who have said goodbye to physical media as well. At time of writing, Dbrand is estimating that… Read more
read more...Microsoft’s new FPS Boost mode for Xbox Series X and S can double frame rates in games
Microsoft is launching a new FPS Boost feature for its latest Xbox Series X and Series S consoles that’s designed to make existing games run better. While Microsoft has previously focused on improving frame rates with backward compatibility for its latest Xbox consoles, FPS Boost is specifically designed to improve older games without developers having… Read more
read more...LG’s 2021 TVs are rolling out globally, line-up includes 4K OLED and Mini LED models
Home News (Image credit: LG) LG’s 2021 TV lineup is rolling out now, and you’ve got plenty to choose from if you’re in the market for a new 4K TV. The range covers all manner of TV technologies, including OLED, LCD and, for the first time, Mini LED. The new lines span all kinds of… Read more
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