Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games heading to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024. In an Xbox Wire post, Microsoft confirmed Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Mafia: Definitive Edition, and Creatures of Ava will be added to the subscription service. All of these will be available to subscribers via PC, Xbox, and Xbox Cloud Gaming (if you are an Ultimate tier subscriber). The first of these three games, Creatures of Ava, will be available to Game Pass subscribers starting August 7.

Microsoft Confirms Xbox Game Pass August 2024 Wave 1 Lineup

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Overwatch on mobile? Warcraft farming sim? Starcraft revival?

Months after Xbot shut down lean teams, Microsoft reportedly forms a "smaller" studio to create AA games based on Blizzard IP

Microsoft revealed Xbox console sales dropped significantly in its report for the latest quarter. A 42 % drop in Xbox console sales follows a drop of 31 % which took place in the previous quarter, as was recently covered on Forbes (via Eurogamer). This means that Microsoft is falling behind...

Xbox console sales plummet, but Microsoft’s gaming business is still doing great

Microsoft is reportedly working on a big change for its Teams service that should make it a lot easier for businesses and organizations that use it for individual text chat messages or group text meetings in channels. The Verge's Tom Warren, in the latest edition of his Notebook newsletter, reports...

Microsoft is reportedly working to merge Teams text chat and channels with a new UI

Microsoft has responded to Delta Air Lines’ criticism of Windows and CrowdStrike after the giant IT outage last month. Delta CEO Ed Bastian wants compensation from both CrowdStrike and Microsoft for the estimated $500 million Delta lost due to the outage. Now, Microsoft says Delta refused its free help on multiple occasions and even ignored an email from CEO Satya Nadella to Bastian.

Microsoft says Delta ignored Satya Nadella’s offer of CrowdStrike help

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Most who actually love gaming, rather than the tribalism that comes with it, will admit that the 'Console Wars' are silly and childish. To breathe life into them ever-slightly, it's fair to say that on the grand scale of things, PlayStation is usually the company among the big three that tends to come out on top more often than not, with the biggest swaying factor being the long list of PlayStation exclusives over the years.

10 Best PS5 Games Of All Time

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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?

Samsung has allegedly delayed the launch of the One UI 7 Open Beta program due to unknown reasons. While we wait for the beta program to commence, a new post on X revealed more info about what we can expect from not only the upcoming One UI 7 update but also the next One UI 7.1 update.

One UI 7 allegedly focusses on smooth animations while One UI 7.1 will add more functions

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It looks like Red Lobster might be on the verge of a fresh start. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in May, the beloved seafood chain is about to change hands, and it seems like things are moving fast.

Beloved Seafood restaurant chain could soon have a new owner, two months after bankruptcy

Samsung has introduced another Galaxy F14, despite replacing the original model with the Galaxy F15 earlier this year. Nonetheless, the company has sought to release the Galaxy F14 4G, which relies upon the same chipset as the Galaxy A05s (curr. $114.97 on Amazon). In fact, it seems that more similarities exist between the Galaxy F14 4G and Galaxy A05s than the Galaxy F14 4G and Galaxy F14.

Samsung releases new mid-range Galaxy smartphone with 50 MP camera and One UI 6.1

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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SINGAPORE/SEOUL (Reuters) -A version of Samsung Electronics' fifth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, or HBM3E, has passed Nvidia's tests for use in its artificial intelligence (AI) processors, three sources briefed on the results said.

Exclusive-Samsung's 8-layer HBM3E chips clear Nvidia's tests for use, sources say

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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Walmart has the best Xbox Series S deal right now. Get $31 off the console and a controller before it's too late.

The Xbox Series S Is on Sale Right Now — Save on the Console to Start Gaming This Summer

A major player in the home goods scene, Conn's, is now facing a troubling turn of events. Not only is the retailer grappling with bankruptcy speculation, but it’s also closing a significant number of its stores—with Florida bearing the brunt of the closures.

Home Goods Retailer Set to Close Over a hundred Stores, Florida Takes the Hardest Hit

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Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Rumor: Microsoft Couldn’t Handle The Logistics Of “Inter-Studio Collaboration” With Tango Gameworks

It’s a surprising twist regarding a studio that Microsoft and Zenimax has since shut down. A surprising new detail has emerged in regards to the closure...

Rumor: Microsoft Couldn’t Handle The Logistics Of “Inter-Studio Collaboration” With Tango Gameworks

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