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The 15 Best Video Game Surprises Of 2024
- The poker-themed roguelike card game Balatro launched with no extended hype and became one of 2024's best games.
- A spin-off co-op sequel of Elden Rings, a highly-anticipated game, was announced in December and will release in 2025.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person game in the Indiana Jones franchise, turned out to be a really special game that plays more like Dishonored or Hitman than Call of Duty or Uncharted.
- In April 2024, Sega announced the Year of Shadow, which included a dedicated merch line, in-person events, mobile game crossovers, an animated mini-series, and a new game starring Shadow packaged in with a Sonic Generations remaster.
- Finally, Red Dead Redemption, the legendary open-world game, is available on PC with a solid PC port.
- GOG announced a rebranding to focus on games preservation, starting with a list of 100 games that they promise to maintain indefinitely.
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is one of the last big hurrahs for the Switch, letting players play as the leading lady.
- The Fallout TV show debuted and got 16 Emmy nominations and two wins.
- Microsoft’s Xbox brought games to more platforms, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which will eventually be available on PlayStation 5, Switch, and elsewhere.
- Sony released a game in one of its big first-party franchises, Lego Horizon Adventures, on a competing platform.
- The Game Awards 2024's event was better than the previous years, thanks to a nice mix of big and small trailers and some entertaining moments involving real people.
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On theCUBE Pod: CFOs as AI leaders, Intel’s foundry spin and Databricks’ valuation surge
- CFOs are positioned to be leaders in AI-driven business transformation
- At the recent theCUBE + NYSE Wired CFO Summit, a key insight emerged
- With AI radically transforming business models, CFOs play a key role in addressing both cost and revenue impacts
- Twenty years ago, IT shifted from hardware management to democratization with Web 2.0, then cloud and software as a service
- In a recent edition of his Breaking Analysis series, Vellante wrote that the time for Intel Corp. to shed its foundry business is now
- Last week, Databricks Inc. announced it was raising a late-stage $10 billion funding round at a $62 billion valuation
- The traditional purpose of going public was to raise capital, provide liquidity to investors and give retail investors access to the stock
- These markets, where people sell employee shares or investors get liquid, they lock in their returns, and then they’re playing with house money
- The 2025 tech outlook and CFO AI leaders were a big focus for theCUBE Research industry analysts
- Intel has a big investment in foundry. They have $100 billion, literally $100 billion of plant property and equipment on their balance sheet
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Amazon Workers Go On Strike Across US
- Amazon workers in seven cities across the US have gone on strike after the company failed to negotiate with them.
- The strikes followed an authorization vote by members of the Teamsters union.
- The strike is the largest ever to hit Amazon, but involves a small number of the more than 800,000 staff employed by the company.
- Amazon has rejected calls by Teamsters to negotiate with drivers, claiming they are employed by third-party logistics firms.
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Apple reportedly eyes home security market with face-scanning smart doorbell
- Apple is reportedly developing a smart doorbell with face-scanning technology.
- The smart doorbell would allow users to unlock their homes by scanning their faces, similar to FaceID on iPhones.
- Apple also plans to launch a small home hub, an in-home security camera, and updates to Apple TV and HomePad Mini.
- The company aims to compete with rivals in the home security market, leveraging its commitment to privacy and trust.
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India Forms ‘Tip of the Spear’ for Global eCommerce Growth
- India is considered the 'tip of the spear' for global eCommerce growth.
- The India Internet ETF, launched in 2022, has seen a growth of almost 21% this year.
- Zomato, often referred to as the 'DoorDash of India,' has seen its stock surge by 128% this year.
- India's eCommerce and quick commerce market is expected to exceed $6 billion in annual sales by 2024.
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Digitaltrends
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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 review: This is the Kindle you should buy
- The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 is the best Kindle for reading, with its sharp screen and high-contrast features.
- The new device is positioned between the basic Kindle and the all-new Colorsoft.
- While its design is functional, the black version is not the most visually exciting to look at.
- The Kindle’s additional speed improves performance for a smoother reading experience.
- The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite features Dark Mode, replacing the color inverter setting.
- The device is low maintenance with 12 weeks of battery life and low charging wattage.
- The $50 price difference over the basic $110 model is worth the additional features, according to the review.
- Amazon's Kindle Signature Edition may be just more frills that you may not need.
- Overall, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 is considered the best Kindle to buy.
- The review suggests avoiding spending more money on a Kindle, especially on the Colorsoft given its high cost.
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Mensjournal
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DeWalt's 'Compact' Work Light That's 'Powerfully Bright' Is Nearly 50% Off and Might Still Arrive Before Christmas
- DeWalt's 12V/20V Max LED Work Light is now on sale for $67, nearly 48% off of the retail price of $129.
- It is a bright, cordless LED work light that works with DeWalt's 12- and 20-volt batteries.
- The light is compact, lightweight, and puts out a bright 2,000 lumens in a pleasing 4,000K temperature.
- Customers love its versatility and cordless convenience, making it an excellent addition to any toolbox.
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One of Amazon's Most Popular Gifts Just Hit a Record-Low Price, and It Can Still Ship in Time for Christmas
- Amazon is selling the Apple AirTag 4-Pack at a record-low price of $70, a 29% discount off its normal price of $100.
- The AirTags make tracking and finding lost items easy with the one-tap setup and the 'Find My' app on Apple devices.
- Over 10,000 sets have been purchased in the last month with over 7,000 five-star ratings from satisfied customers.
- Amazon says there is still a chance for the AirTags to be shipped in time for Christmas, but immediate action is required.
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DeWalt's No. 1 Cordless Drill and Driver Kit Over 80,000 Shoppers Bought Last Month Is Nearly 50% Off Right Now
- Amazon is offering a 42% discount on DeWalt's 20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver kit, originally priced at $239.
- The kit includes a cordless drill, an impact driver, two 20-volt batteries, a battery charger, and a durable bag.
- The drill features a half-inch chuck and two-speed transmission, while the impact driver has a quarter-inch hex chuck with a strong 2,800 RPM.
- Customers have praised the kit for its quality, performance, and compatibility with other DeWalt tools.
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Wisdom of Nym: The highs – and lows – of Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 7.15 stories
- Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.15 contains one piece of ongoing content with single quests that pull in a lot of material.
- Hildibrand stories work best when they feel like a part of the world itself.
- The story takes advantage of the fact that Solution Nine is already kind of silly.
- Post MSQ additions are about picking up a thread the MSQ brought up along the way about the connection between Alexandria and Tuliyollal.
- Nitowikwe’s deliveries are all about the logistics of re-establishing old connections and just establishing new ones.
- Crafting deliveries are less interesting than the other patch stories.
- The crafting deliveries don't add up to an interesting run but take place in the same locale.
- The crafting delivery story doesn’t really go anywhere beyond acknowledging that it exists.
- Eliot plans to talk about Summoner job which needs a serious revamp despite receiving extensive redesigns.
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Amazon and Universal Music Tackle ‘Unlawful’ AI-Generated Content
- Amazon and Universal Music Group are collaborating to combat the use of 'unlawful' AI-generated content and protect artists against fraud and misattribution.
- UMG joined Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group in suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for unauthorized use of copyrighted material.
- The lawsuit highlights the need for clearer guidelines and protections in the AI field, as AI-generated content can closely resemble human-generated content.
- Companies like Adobe have developed tools to address the issue, ensuring that the content produced is safe for commercial use.
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The Daily Grind: What was the worst MMORPG trend of 2024?
- The worst MMORPG trend of 2024 was the downgrading of MMOs to avoid the work of being MMOs.
- Several MMOs attempted to pivot to spinoff games, which historically have not been successful.
- Layoffs were also a significant issue in the MMORPG industry.
- 2024 saw the continuation of negative trends that players wished would stop.
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The MOP Up: Guild Wars 2’s community shows off amazing player housing creations
- Guild Wars 2 showcases amazing player housing creations in short video.
- Other MMO news includes cheating bans in War Thunder, matchmaking update in Apex Legends, and Overwatch 2's esports plans.
- Updates and additions in games like EverQuest II, Black Desert Mobile, TerraTech, and Destiny.
- Upcoming releases include crossplay in My Time at Sandrock and early access for Erenshor in 2025.
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How to help your Amazon delivery driver get a tip of up to $25,000 this holiday season
- Amazon has brought back its "Thank my driver" feature that allows customers to thank their delivery drivers during the holiday season.
- Customers can participate by typing "Thank my Driver" into the search bar of the Amazon app or asking Alexa to "thank my driver."
- Amazon initially offered $5 tips for the first 2 million thank-yous, which reached the limit within six days.
- In addition to the $5 tips, Amazon is offering daily rewards of $100 each for the top 1,000 most-thanked drivers and weekly rewards of $10,000 for the top seven drivers until the end of December. The top seven drivers from December 4 to December 31 will receive $25,000 plus an additional $25,000 for donation to a charity of their choice.
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Netflix and Amazon Oppose TRAI’s Regulation of Content Delivery Networks
- Netflix, Amazon, and other major firms reject TRAI's proposal to regulate content delivery networks (CDNs) in India.
- CDNs are crucial for online content delivery and caching, but streaming giants contend that they are not telecom carriers and should not be governed by TRAI's regulations.
- Opposition from international trade associations and concerns about hindering investment and innovation in India's digital economy support the resistance against regulatory frameworks on CDNs.
- The debate highlights the need for clarity in governing digital services and the balance between regulation and innovation for growth in India's tech ecosystem.
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