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Quote of the day:
An attitude of positive expectation is the mark of the superior personality. Brian Tracy
Jokes of the day:
What kind of pants do ghosts wear? Boo jeans.
Java and C were telling jokes. It was C’s turn, so he writes something on the wall, points to it and says “Do you get the reference?” But Java didn’t.
Top 10 news of the day:
Xbox’s Latest Showcase Teaser Has Fable Fans Incredibly Excited
Is a reveal on the way? — We’re now just days out from the Xbox Games Showcase, and to help build the excitement, Xbox’s s…
We’re now just days out from the Xbox Games Showcase, and to help build the excitement, Xbox’s social media account has gone and shared quite an interesting 21-second teaser video that’s got a lot of fans talking about the possibility of a Fable reve… [823 chars]
The Pixel Watch 2 might kiss Samsung chips goodbye to improve battery
Rumor has it that the Pixel Watch 2 will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Plus chip and sport the Fitbit Sense 2’s cEDA sensor for stress tracking.
All the first Pixel Watch had to do was not suck. That won’t be good enough for its successor, which is rumored to debut later this fall and be called the Pixel Watch 2. Its one job is to last longer than 24 hours, which is why it’s both surprising a… [3970 chars]
This Google Pixel Watch 2 upgrade could solve the first model’s biggest problem
We could be in store for longer-lasting battery in Google’s next wearable
On balance, the Google Pixel Watch is a great Wear OS device, but it’s not entirely practical. The watch looks great and performs well, but battery life is a major miss, with the Pixel Watch struggling to make it a full day away from a charger. Accor… [1761 chars]
Deals: All 15+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week’s Xbox Sales (May 30 — June 6)
Grab a discounted classic! — Microsoft’s latest round of digital deals is now live on the Xbox Store, with this week’s pro…
Tucked into these promotions are a few backwards compatible titles from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras, including some Ubisoft and Rockstar hits. We’ll drop every back compat deal this week in a table down below. The majority of the following of… [382 chars]
The Number of the Beast Is All Over Diablo 4’s Trophy List
Kill 666 of all enemy types — Even the Diablo 4 Trophy list is embracing the game’s setting of Hell with digital trinkets …
Even the Diablo 4 Trophy list is embracing the game’s setting of Hell with digital trinkets that will have you killing beasts down under 666 times. In order to unlock the Platinum Trophy, you’ll need to earn 25 other gongs, and five of them are all a… [814 chars]
Apple’s AR Headset Display Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch, Expected to Come WIih Dual 4K Displays With 4000 PPI, More
Apple’s forthcoming AR headset’s displays oecifications leaks to show dual 4K displays with 5000 nits target brightness and much more.
Apple is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated AR Headset at its WWDC event next week. The device will be the first major product launch from Apple after the Apple Watch’s debut in 2015. Over the years, we have heard numerous details on the des… [2407 chars]
Overwatch 2’s first Pride event launches June 1
Blizzard is bringing Pride celebrations to Overwatch 2 with new, free cosmetics, an update to the Midtown map, and new additions to Overwatch’s LGBTQ roster.
Overwatch 2’s first Pride celebration kicks off June 1, Blizzard Entertainment announced Tuesday, bringing free cosmetics, expanding representation, and an opportunity to support the LGBTQ+ community. Blizzard is giving players a series of new name c… [4777 chars]
Summer Game Fest Showcase Brings Us Two Hours of Announcements and Updates
That’s a lot of Geoff — Geoff Keighley’s annual gaming event Summer Game Fest is set to kick off very soon, and it looks l…
Geoff Keighley’s annual gaming event Summer Game Fest is set to kick off very soon, and it looks like it’ll be a long one. Going live on 8th June, we now know how long to expect the big showcase to last. As is nearly always the case, Keighley’s prese… [847 chars]
First ever Aston Martin DB12 signed by two Formula One stars sells for eye-watering amount
THE first-ever Aston Martin DB12 signed by two Formula One stars has been sold for an eye-watering amount.This supercar has been auctioned off for £1
THE first-ever Aston Martin DB12 signed by two Formula One stars has been sold for an eye-watering amount. This supercar has been auctioned off for £1.3million at a star-studded gala for the American Foundation for Aids Research (Amfar) in Cannes. 4 … [2370 chars]
New Porsche 911 ST: first look at GT3-derived lightweight special
Porsche is preparing a GT3 Touring-based lightweight inspired by the classic 911 ST — this is its production bodywork
The Porsche 911 is set to undergo a radical change in 2024 by adopting hybrid power for the first time, but there’s still life in the pared-back, driver focused models we know and love at evo. As these spy shots reveal, a lightweight special derived … [2307 chars]
