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M4 MacBook Air. Is It REALLY Worth Ditching Your M1
- The M4 MacBook Air introduces advancements over the M1, with a refined design, enhanced performance, and updated features, making it a compelling option for tech enthusiasts.
- The M4 features a thinner design, lighter build, slimmer bezels, rounded corners, and new color options, improving portability and aesthetics but removing the ergonomic typing angle of the wedge shape.
- The M4 chip offers faster processing speeds, ray tracing support, and 16GB standard RAM, making it suitable for resource-intensive tasks like video editing and 3D rendering.
- The M4 MacBook Air boasts a larger and brighter display with enhanced color support and True Tone technology, ideal for users focused on tasks like photo editing and graphic design.
- Upgrades in the camera, microphone, and audio systems, including Center Stage webcam, voice isolation microphones, and spatial audio speakers, enhance the user experience for video calls and multimedia consumption.
- The M4 retains the Magic Keyboard and trackpad but introduces an expanded function row for improved usability, catering to users who rely on shortcuts or function keys.
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and MagSafe charging are added features in the M4, enhancing connectivity options and versatility for users who require robust wireless connections and accessories.
- Despite maintaining the same battery life as the M1, the newer battery technology in the M4 may offer better longevity and performance over time, addressing concerns of battery degradation.
- Priced at $999, the M4 provides better value for its upgraded features and performance compared to the M1, making it a competitive choice for new buyers or those upgrading from older devices.
- Ultimately, the decision to upgrade to the M4 should align with your specific needs and preferences, as the M1 remains a reliable and efficient device for most everyday tasks.
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Marvel Rivals performance bottlenecks are "a very big problem", agree NetEase, but don't worry, they're adding a box
- Marvel Rivals director Guangyun Chen has acknowledged that performance bottlenecks are a big problem for the game.
- NetEase is considering adding an experimental check box in Season 2 to reduce memory consumption significantly.
- The specifics of how the check box will work are unclear, but it is aimed at improving frame rate and reducing memory usage.
- Rivals Season 2 begins on 11th April, with new features and Team-Ups promised.
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Amazon Luna coming to new countries, adds games from EA
- Amazon Luna game streaming service expands to Sweden, Portugal, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
- Amazon Prime members have access to a free selection of games, including Fortnite and Rocket Racing.
- Luna partners with EA, offering games like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Dead Space.
- This partnership will bring EA games to Amazon Luna, providing more options for players and fans.
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Pillars of Eternity is getting a turn-based combat mode later this year
- Obsidian's CRPG Pillars of Eternity will receive a new turn-based combat mode later this year.
- The update coincides with the game's tenth anniversary and includes various fixes and improvements.
- The turn-based combat mode will be introduced as a testing feature, with more details on participation to be announced.
- This addition offers a more traditional D&D-style experience to players.
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Killzone composer calls for a remaster, but worries Guerrilla's old FPS is too "bleak" for today's players
- Joris de Man, composer for Horizon: Zero Dawn, talks about a potential remaster of Guerrilla's Killzone shooter series.
- De Man believes there is an appetite for a Killzone remaster, but acknowledges concerns that the original game's bleakness may not resonate with today's players.
- He suggests that a remastered version of Killzone may be successful, but questions if a new game in the franchise would receive the same level of interest.
- While some believe the old Killzone FPS style may still have a following, others argue that linear campaign shooters struggle to gain traction in the gaming market dominated by live service battle royale and hero shooter games.
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Report for Duty! Cat-Powered Tower Defense Mashup Cats on Duty Scratches its Way Onto Xbox and PlayStation
- Cats on Duty, a blend of real-time strategy, tower defense, and match-3 puzzling, is now available on Xbox and PlayStation.
- Developed by Prikol Team and published by ESDigital Games, the game tasks players with commanding an army of weapon-wielding felines against quirky enemies.
- Players strategically place cat towers and use match-3 mechanics to earn currency and deploy cat soldiers, with the ability to merge cats and create powerful super battle cats.
- The game has received positive reviews on Steam and is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
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Tech Radar
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Windows 11’s latest patch declares war on BIOS updates for some Lenovo laptops, blocking them as a security risk in a bizarre turn of events
- Some Lenovo ThinkPad owners can’t install BIOS updates because of a security tweak in the latest Windows patches.
- The issue affects those using Lenovo's BIOS Update Utility or Vantage app.
- Microsoft's security blocklist is detecting the BIOS update as a vulnerable driver, preventing the update from running.
- A fix is already in place with the newest BIOS version, and users can use Windows Update as a workaround.
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TheXboxHub
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Rise and Shine – Relaxing Puzzler Bouncy Bread Springs Onto Xbox and PC
- Bouncy Bread, a relaxing puzzle-platformer game, has been released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- The game offers 40 levels with easy-to-learn mechanics and a balanced difficulty curve, providing hours of entertainment without frustration.
- YUME GAME STUDIO offers multiple purchasing options for Bouncy Bread on Xbox and PC, catering to various system preferences.
- Bouncy Bread is a budget-friendly and accessible title, designed for players of all ages seeking a lighthearted gaming experience.
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TheXboxHub
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ARK: Survival Ascended Gets Huge Animated Series Costume Pack & FREE Deinotherium!
- ARK: Survival Ascended has released a massive ARK: Animated Series 109-Costumes Pack for the game, featuring 109 costumes based on the hit animated show.
- The pack is available for purchase on multiple platforms and includes exclusive character costumes and creature costumes, as well as unlocking 'Dear Jane' costumes associated with the 'Dear Jane' Explorer Notes.
- In addition to the costume pack, a new creature called Deinotherium has been introduced for free, which adds a significant new challenge to the game.
- ARK: The Animated Series Part 2, featuring Russell Crowe as Kor the Prophet, is set to release later this year, while the first six episodes of the series are already available on Paramount+.
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MacBook Air M4: The ULTIMATE 2-Week Test – Is It Worth the Hype?
- The MacBook Air M4 offers a strong combination of performance, aesthetics, and affordability in the laptop market.
- Powered by the M4 chip, it delivers significant improvements in CPU and GPU performance for various tasks.
- Support for two external 6K displays enhances multitasking capabilities, but thermal throttling may occur during GPU-intensive tasks.
- Starting at $999 USD, the MacBook Air M4 provides value with its competitive pricing and solid configuration.
- The lightweight aluminum body, new color options, and Liquid Retina Display contribute to its premium build and modern aesthetic.
- Battery life of up to 18 hours and modern connectivity options like Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 enhance usability.
- Improved webcam quality and audio performance make the MacBook Air M4 suitable for video conferencing and entertainment.
- While excelling in various aspects, limitations include thermal throttling during intensive tasks and a limited number of ports.
- Overall, the MacBook Air M4 is a versatile and well-rounded laptop, catering to a broad audience with its features and affordability.
- It may not be ideal for extreme workloads, but for most users, it offers a solid balance of capability and value.
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TheXboxHub
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Investigate a Shocking Disappearance in the Super Cheap Next of Kin on Xbox and PlayStation
- Next of Kin, a gripping and emotional story of a missing wife, launches on Xbox and PlayStation.
- The game delivers impactful storytelling in a short duration of time and is available for a very cheap price of £1.69 on Xbox.
- The pixelated 2D cinematic title is reminiscent of Undertale and comes with an emotional story, original soundtrack, and puzzle-solving elements.
- Next of Kin can be purchased for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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TheXboxHub
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Explore Swathes of Unknown Lands in Kara Fantasy on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC
- BUG-Studio and Ratalaika Games release Kara Fantasy, a top-down action-adventure game.
- Play as Hiro and save Princess Kara by defeating enemies in 30 levels.
- Collect resources, upgrade weapons, solve puzzles, and battle monsters.
- Kara Fantasy is available on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC for £6.99.
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TheXboxHub
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Can You Survive the Red Planet in Mars Survivor on Xbox?
- Mars Survivor is a survival game available on Xbox consoles.
- The game is set on Mars and involves exploring, surviving alien threats, and gathering resources.
- Players can build shelters, defend against alien invasions, and strategize their escape.
- Mars Survivor is available for £4.99 on the Xbox Store and offers DLC packs with additional content.
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TechJuice
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Google and Mozilla Rush to Patch Critical Browser Vulnerability
- Google and Mozilla have rushed to patch a critical vulnerability that was initially discovered in Google Chrome but was also found to affect Mozilla Firefox.
- The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-2783, prompted Google to release an emergency patch for Windows users, and Mozilla also rolled out fixes for Firefox.
- The vulnerability allows attackers to break out of the browser's security sandbox, posing a significant risk.
- The flaw has been actively exploited in a cyber-espionage campaign, highlighting the increasing sophistication of cyber threats.
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Sea of Thieves crossing over with Destiny doesn't make a lick of sense, but here it is anyway
- Sea of Thieves has announced a new crossover with Destiny, a sci-fi, first-person shooter.
- The crossover includes cosmetics inspired by Destiny, such as ship set, crest, costume, and weapons.
- Rare's director of brand and licensing justified the crossover by citing the 'crew-like' bond and co-operative play in both games.
- The crossover items are available in-game but require a purchase of the Big Bundle for 4999 Ancient Coins ($50).
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