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The Independent

Microsoft has dramatically hiked the price of its Game Pass subscription – and introduced a range of confusing new options.The changes mean that everyone around the world will have to pay up to 25 per cent more for their access to the service.And Microsoft also said that some subscribers will no longer get access to new, first-party Xbox games on the day they are released.Microsoft already pushed up Game Pass subscriptions last year, and the new price increases will come on top of those new prices.It comes as Xbox prepares to add new games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops...

Microsoft dramatically increases price of Xbox Game Pass and changes subscriptions

Sometimes, you have to wonder why certain video game companies believe a “good idea” is actually a “good idea. You might recall that earlier in the month, EA revealed that they were going to be changing the battle passes for Apex Legends. Specifically, they were going to do two tiers of battle passes, then make it so that you couldn’t get the pass via the in-game currency. Meaning that if you wanted to get the new content via the premium pass, you had to pay for it, no matter what. As we noted when we posted about this initially, fan outcry could’ve caused EA to back off. Sure enough, that’s exactly what happened.

EA Makes About Face On Apex Legends Battle Pass Change

Another casualty in a growing epidemic. It’s getting pretty sad when you know that there will be another studio closure in the gaming industry, and it’s only a question of, “Who’s next?” Well, we know who is next, and it’s Humble Games. They were an offshoot team of the legendary Humble Bundle dedicated to showing off the best indie games and indie developers out there so that people could learn about their great titles without breaking the bank to get them. Even their homepage noted that they were dedicated to doing right by gamers while also doing right by promoting the “social impact and good” that games like these can put into the world.

The Staff At Humble Games Has Been Laid Off

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 PC requirements are incredibly important to check before Sledgehammer Games‘ upcoming shooter launches. While fans on PlayStation and Xbox don’t have to worry about whether their console, if you’re playing elsewhere you should check below to see if your PC can run Modern Warfare 3 before buying it or downloading it on Game Pass.

‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’ PC requirements

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Demos on this Meta blog show how the company will implement its promise to bring AI to its VR headsets. Like the company’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, you can ask it questions about things you see (in passthrough), and it will answer. The experimental feature rolls out in English next...

A look at Meta AI running on a Quest 3 headset.

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CALIFORNIA – A month after Big Lots released its Quarter 1 results reporting a net loss of $205.0 million, or $6.99 per share, the company website shows 54 stores closing in California with a 20% off sale.

List of 54 Big Lots stores closing in California with 20% off sale

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Cheryl E Preston

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Memphis, TN

Tesla CEO and Twitter/X owner Elon Musk announced Monday that his AI startups, xAI, had officially begun training its Memphis supercomputer, what he describes as “the most powerful AI training cluster in the world.”. Once fully operational, Musk plans to use it to build “world’s most powerful AI by...

Musk promises to deliver ‘the world’s most powerful AI’ by later this year

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Amazon reportedly plans to launch a paid tier of Alexa as soon as this month. The paid tier will offer a version of the voice assistant that has been dubbed “Remarkable Alexa,” is built on a new tech stack and offers greater capabilities, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (July 23), citing unnamed sources.

Report: Amazon Nearing Launch of Alexa Paid Tier

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

The US Sun

SAMSUNG users are denouncing the company over its suite of AI features, with some deeming the tools "useless." Earlier this year, the Korean tech giant unleashed an ambitious suite of productivity and editing tools powered by artificial intelligence. The tools are free to use until the end of 2025 on...

‘I would not pay a single dime’ rage Samsung owners slamming new AI phone upgrade and call it ‘useless as hell’

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Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

There have been a lot of beneficiaries of the AI boom — phones, cars, people who are too exhausted to read emails — but none as surprising as the world of robotics. With the help of large language models like ChatGPT, companies like Figure are imbuing their bots with personality or supercharging their ability to understand multi-step commands. From Nvidia to Tesla’s Optimus, there’s clearly a robot renaissance happening and chatbots are firmly at the middle of it.

Google Shows Off AI-Powered Robots That Are Ready To Serve

Meta is set to unveil its next pair of AR glasses later this year, as confirmed by its CEO and king of the ring, Mark Zuckerberg. While that’s already news that may excite Meta Ray-Bans fans, the only hints of a new product itself come from a blurry photo of a large pair of glasses that bend in a few awkward places.

Zuckerberg Confirms New Meta AR Glasses Are Coming This Year

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If you’ve been following the electric vehicle (EV) scene, you might have heard some concerning news about SK On, the South Korean battery manufacturer. They’ve hit a bit of a rough patch due to lower-than-expected sales of electric vehicles in key markets like Europe and the U.S. Let's dive into what’s going on and why it matters.

Battery Manufacturer Declares Urgency Due to Low EV Sales, Says Financial Times

Do you like LEGO? Do you like LEGO sets that recreate some of your favorite series or franchises? If so, you’re not alone, and LEGO knows it. They’ve made their name off of stacking their beloved bricks in all sorts of ways over the years, including remaking things from iconic shows, films, comics, and video games. You might recall that they’ve been diving into Nintendo’s universe a bit recently, including getting ready to release a special version of The Great Deku Tree. However, they’ve had some fun with Mario in the past, and now, Super Mario World is apparently getting the tap for a LEGO set!

Super Mario World Getting Special LEGO Set

It truly seems that Nintendo was able to avert a major tragedy. Nintendo has won their latest case, and we think everyone will be on Nintendo’s side for this one. As we had reported previously, authorities caught a man in his 20s, who sent Nintendo employees 39 different bomb threats and death threats. When he was made to testify in court, the suspect gave puzzling explanations, claiming that he got upset over losing over and over in Splatoon 3.

Suspect Who Sent 39 Bomb & Death Threats Vs. Nintendo Gets One Year Sentence

Meta Platforms has thrown down the gauntlet in the AI race today with the release of Llama 3.1, its most sophisticated artificial intelligence model to date. This advanced model now powers Meta AI, the company’s AI assistant, which has been strategically deployed across its suite of platforms including WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Facebook, and Ray-Ban Meta, with plans to extend to Meta Quest next month. The widespread implementation of Llama 3.1 potentially places advanced AI capabilities at the fingertips of billions of users globally.

Yann LeCun says Meta AI ‘quickly becoming most used’ assistant, challenging OpenAI’s dominance

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Modern Warfare 3 Is One Of Many Games Already Using Generative AI, Report Claims

There needs to be a requirement that game companies disclose their use of generative AI. A new report claims that generative AI has already been used...

Modern Warfare 3 Is One Of Many Games Already Using Generative AI, Report Claims

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