A daily dose of what’s up in the tech world
Quote of the day:
Attitude is everything. New day, new strength, new thoughts. Anonymous
Jokes of the day:
You can’t trust a ladder. It will always let you down
Today I learned that changing random stuff until your program works is “hacky” and a “bad coding practice” but if you do it fast enough it’s “Machine Learning” and pays 4x your current salary.
Top 10 news of the day:
‘Xbox Developer Direct’ Event Date, Start Time & Where To Watch
The full lowdown for the January 2023 livestream — It’s almost time for Xbox’s first ever ‘Developer Direct’ livestream! Y…
It’s almost time for Xbox’s first ever ‘Developer Direct’ livestream! Yep, Microsoft is about to deliver deep dives into some of Xbox and Bethesda’s biggest upcoming titles, in a brand-new event format for 2023. Here’s everything you need to know abo… [1017 chars]
Warhammer 40K: Darktide gets Xbox Series X/S delay as dev admits it “fell short” of expectations
Developer Fatshark has delayed Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s upcoming Xbox Series X/S release, saying it has made the de…
Developer Fatshark has delayed Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s upcoming Xbox Series X/S release, saying it has made the decision to spend the next few months solely addressing fan feedback after the game “fell short” of expectations. When Darktide launc… [2004 chars]
New 256GB Mac Mini and 512GB MacBook Pro Have Slower SSD Speeds Than Previous Models
While the new Mac mini with the M2 chip has a lower $599 starting price, the base model with 256GB of storage has slower SSD read and write speeds compared…
Thanks to the performance increases of M2, the new MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro are incredibly fast, even compared to Mac laptops with the powerful M1 chip. These new systems use a new higher density NAND that delivers 256GB storage using … [2464 chars]
Update On What’s Holding Up AEW Fight Forever Video Game
It’s been years since AEW first began promoting its “AEW Fight Forever” video game, but the game still doesn’t have a release date, and this might be why.
Update On What’s Holding Up AEW Fight Forever Video Game There are few greater mysteries right now in pro wrestling than the “AEW Fight Forever” release date, or lack thereof. The long-developing AEW video game has been shown off at conventions, had … [1361 chars]
Liv’s 2023 Intrigue LT is Their Most Aggressive Bike Yet
The new Intrigue LT has 150mm of rear travel and can run either 29" or mixed wheels.
Liv builds the XS and S sizes with mixed wheels out of the box, whereas the M and L frames come stock with 29” wheels. Thanks to the adjustable geometry, all Intrigue LT sizes can run either mixed wheels or a full 29er setup. Two Intrigue LT models r… [3143 chars]
Desperados 3, Shadow Tactics dev unveils pirate fantasy stealth-strategy Shadow Gambit
Mimimi Games, the studio behind the superb Desperados 3 and Shadow Tactics: Blade of the Shogun, has unveiled its lates…
Mimimi Games, the studio behind the superb Desperados 3 and Shadow Tactics: Blade of the Shogun, has unveiled its latest foray into the world of stealth-strategy: zombie pirate adventure Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew. Shadow Gambit, which unfolds in… [1746 chars]
PSVR2 Represents the Next Big Step for VR
Our first impressions having played it — For the time, Sony’s PSVR headset was competent and functional. It didn’t push th…
For the time, Sony’s PSVR headset was competent and functional. It didn’t push the boat out compared to other devices, but by making itself at least somewhat affordable, Sony struck gold with the best-selling VR headset to date. The firm is now looki… [4378 chars]
Review: BlueRetro N64 Adapter — This Plug & Play Bluetooth Dongle Is The Perfect Match For Your NSO Pad
If you can find an NSO N64 pad, that is — When it comes to sprucing up your retro consoles with a mod-co…
When it comes to sprucing up your retro consoles with a mod-con or two, there is no shortage of options. From new shells to upscalers and converters, RGB mods to devices that emulate OG disc drives, old video game systems are being upgraded and refur… [7523 chars]
First Look: 5DEV’s Titanium Chainring Promises 3x the Durability
Is a titanium chainring a smart upgrade or a beautiful extravagance?
You can get your 5DEV chainring in bronze, purple, teal, or raw, the latter being the only correct choice for anything made of titanium. All options cost $149.99 USD, and they’re said to last three times as long as an aluminum chainring. 5DEV, the ma… [2126 chars]
Did You Buy Forspoken?
Speak your mind — Forspoken is here, and it’s safe to say that the game has divided opinion up until this point. Back when…
Does it use the hardware well yes. Is it fast, fun and got a better intro for another world/isekai story than most anime that are cheap and quick to do that and be like an Alice/Narnia yes. Is the combat fun. Yes. Is the story intro part for the New … [2851 chars]
