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Infinity Nikki’s fans want you to know it’s for all genders
- Infinity Nikki, a dress-up game, is sparking a debate on gender and video games.
- Several self-identified men have been playing and enjoying Infinity Nikki.
- Some men celebrate the game while others criticize the way they express their enjoyment.
- Infinity Nikki allows players to embrace their preferred style and has empowered women to express themselves.
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United, Delta, and Air Canada Will Begin Supporting Find My for Lost Luggage This Week
- United, Delta, and Air Canada airlines are rolling out support for iOS 18.2's item location sharing feature.
- The feature allows users to share the location of an AirTag inside their bags with select airline employees.
- More airlines will support this feature in the coming months.
- Apple worked with airlines to ensure secure and limited access to the shared item location.
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Apple said to prep giant, foldable ‘MacPad’
- Apple is reportedly in the midst of developing a foldable MacPad, which could hit the market in 2028.
- Currently unnamed, the device will have two touch screens, avoiding the crease that current foldables have when opened.
- A foldable MacPad could be in the range of 20 inches, something thought to be too large without a foldable design.
- It's not clear which operating system the device will run, but it will likely run a version of iPadOS.
- There is also a possible foldable iPhone being developed, but it's unclear when it would be released.
- Apple's work on foldable screen tech is focused on higher-end devices.
- Apple's current largest iPad has a screen of 13 inches.
- Apple's foldable MacPad will have elements of both the iPad and the Mac.
- The MacPad could potentially cannibalize both iPad and Mac sales.
- The company could make up for this by pricing the MacPad higher than what it would cost to purchase both a MacBook Air and an iPad Air.
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Macstories
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Apple Reveals the Top App Store App and Game Downloads of 2024
- Apple’s App Store has released its top free and paid apps and games of the year.
- Top free apps include social networks, shopping apps, streaming services, and popular games.
- Top paid apps feature apps for health, productivity, creative purposes, and a game for Apple Watch.
- Highlights from the games list include popular titles like Subway Surfers, Minecraft, and NBA 2K24 for Apple Arcade subscribers.
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The Game Awards 2024 – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #211
- Episode 211 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast covers The Game Awards 2024.
- The hosts discuss the show and its 10th anniversary.
- They also talk about the news and awards given at the event.
- The podcast includes discussions on various upcoming games.
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Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile: A New Murder Mystery Sets Sail in 2025
- Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile is a new adventure and investigation game based on the iconic novel, set to launch in 2025 on multiple platforms.
- The game follows the renowned detective Hercule Poirot as he unravels a murder mystery during a cruise down the Nile River in 1970s Egypt.
- Players will also assume the role of Jane Royce, a private detective, as they explore diverse locations and engage in enhanced gameplay mechanics.
- Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile promises to offer a captivating and challenging mystery experience for fans of Agatha Christie and detective games.
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Tech Radar
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Windows 11’s Start menu recommendations are being improved – but I’m still not impressed, Microsoft
- Windows 11 is improving the recommendations in the Start menu
- The recommended websites will be more relevant based on browsing history
- Microsoft has clarified that the recommendations feature will not be removed
- Some users still find the recommendations intrusive and wish for more customization
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Macdailynews
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Apple preps even thinner, foldable iPhones and MacBooks
- Apple plans to introduce a thinner iPhone starting in 2025, which will be cheaper than Pro models and have a simplified camera system.
- Apple is also planning two foldable devices: an iPhone with a larger screen unfolding to about 19 inches and a MacBook with a foldable display larger than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
- Improving the hinge and display cover has been a challenge for Apple in developing the foldable devices.
- The thin iPhone and foldable devices aim to offer sleek-looking options and drive new sales for Apple.
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macOS 15.2: This Update Will SUPERCHARGE Your Mac
- Apple has launched its much-awaited macOS 15.2 update, introducing AI-powered tools, app improvements, security updates, and new features.
- The update features significant AI-integration, including improved Siri functionality and Appo Intelligence, which integrates advanced AI mechanisms into the productivity suite. For instance, Pages now offers AI writing assistance, while Siri now offers more nuanced and context-aware responses.
- Productivity apps Pages, Keynote, and Numbers now feature AI-driven workflows, allowing for the creation of professional-looking visuals, presentations, spreadsheets, and documents. Apple Music has also brought in three live 24/7 radio stations.
- AirPods Pro 2 now features expanded hearing aid functionality. Apple Pay has also expanded into Mongolia, allowing increased accessibility to the payment platform. To support this, the Find My app has been updated to allow users to share location data more effectively across devices.
- Players will be happy to note that Resident Evil 2 is now available on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. The latest release has also given insight into future products, including a new chip for MacBook and redesigned chips for HomePod Mini and Apple TV.
- However, users have reported bugs such as minor connectivity glitches with AirPods Pro and battery drain, which should be taken into account when upgrading.
- Despite its flaws, macOS 15.2 packs numerous improvements and features, introducing a more effective and efficient computing experience.
- The update's implementation of AI-driven tools and features and security enhancements ensures a significant step-up from its preceding versions.
- Apple's commitment to making its devices more accessible and inclusive is further demonstrated with the expansion of hearing aid features and increased Apple Pay accessibility.
- Additional updates in future, including bug fixes, are expected to address any issues that arise from this iteration.
- Overall, users should carefully assess potential benefits and possible drawbacks, such as the recurring pop-up bug and minor battery concerns, when considering upgrading to the macOS 15.2 version.
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Playing Wreckfest while learning to drive was surprisingly helpful
- Playing racing game Wreckfest helped unknown author learn how to cope with their road rage while simultaneously learning how to drive.
- The game itself is aggressive, often involving destroying clapped-out bangers, and is a perfect method of letting loose the anxiety that can come with driving.
- It's about throwing away your fear of messing up in the most mortal way, the helmet-wearing drivers of Wreckfest can get squashed and compressed into funny shapes as the vehicle crumples impossibly around them.
- For many people, mass driving is a metaphor for the wilful ignorance of mortality that accompanies humans day-to-day; the fear of death is a rational phobia among drivers.
- Games like Wreckfest are perfect stress relief for the life confined not by the regulations of the road, but by fear, as players know that their avatars will never be hurt, so they can take risks that they wouldn't take in the real world.
- Wreckfest and other games in the same vein are an escape from overwhelming safety precautions, the risk of hurt or death, that can be completely forgotten in favor of smokily drifting around a corner like a scrambling cat skidding on kitchen floor tiles.
- Playing games like Wreckfest, which offers a chance to forget the safety measures while learning to drive, doesn't make the danger involved in operating a multi-ton vehicle for humans completely disappear, but it makes it easier for them to handle.
- Video games can teach players coping mechanisms to deal with real-world stresses such as driving in highly-congested urban environments.
- The game can be seen as perfect stress relief where players can ultimately drive around with no real rules.
- Galvanizing effects of video games can help players handle overwhelming stress and, ultimately, prepare them for real-world driving.
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Macstories
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Put an End to Spam, Scams, and Robocalls on Your iPhone [Sponsor]
- Unwanted robocalls and spam texts have become a growing issue on iOS devices.
- Personal data removal service, Incogni, can help stop the harassment by removing your sensitive information from the internet.
- Incogni sends takedown requests to data brokers on your behalf and offers regular privacy reports.
- Readers of MacStories can enjoy an exclusive 58% discount on Incogni annual plans.
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Geeky-Gadgets
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Don’t Buy Thunderbolt 5 Until You Watch THIS!
- Thunderbolt 5 offers twice the speed of Thunderbolt 4, promising significant improvements for professionals and enthusiasts in high-demand scenarios.
- Thunderbolt 5 can handle up to three 4K monitors or a single 8K monitor making it an excellent choice for multi-display setups.
- Thunderbolt 5 supports up to 240W compared to Thunderbolt 4's 100-140W range, particularly beneficial for power-hungry devices.
- Thunderbolt 5 maintains backward compatibility to work with older Thunderbolt devices, but at reduced speeds.
- The benefits of Thunderbolt 5 are most evident in high-demand scenarios, and the incremental benefits may not justify the upgrade for users with more modest needs.
- The introduction of Thunderbolt 5 has led to the development of compatible docks and hubs that expand connectivity options, but not all accessories are created equal.
- Some accessories may struggle with heat management or fail to deliver the expected speeds, especially when paired with older devices.
- Adopting Thunderbolt 5 comes with a price premium, and Thunderbolt 4 accessories remain more affordable for those with moderate performance needs.
- Before deciding to upgrade, carefully evaluate your needs and device compatibility.
- Thunderbolt 5 represents a leap forward in connectivity technology, but Thunderbolt 4 may still provide sufficient functionality at a lower cost for many users.
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BGR
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Apple’s long overdue Magic Mouse redesign is coming, but the current one is just fine
- Apple plans to update its Magic Mouse design and address user concerns.
- The company aims to improve ergonomics and relocate the charging port.
- The new design is expected to be more relevant in a touch screen and voice command era.
- However, the release is not expected within the next 12 to 18 months.
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TechViral
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6 Best Ways to Check the Graphics Card (GPU) in Windows 11
- Knowing the graphic card details of your PC can be very useful, and checking your Graphics Card (GPU) on Windows 11 is relatively easy.
- 1. Check Your Graphics Card via Settings: Use the Windows 11 Settings app to check the graphic card installed on the device.
- 2. Check Graphics Card Details using the System Information Tool: Use the System Information tool to identify the Graphics card used in Windows 11 devices.
- 3. Check Your Graphics Card via Task Manager: Use Task Manager to check the graphics card in Windows 11.
- 4. Check Your Graphics Card via Device Manager: Use Windows 11’s Device Manager to find the graphics card (GPU) unit installed.
- 5. Check Graphics Card details via the DirectX Diagnostic Tool: DirectX Diagnostic Tool can report detailed information about the DirectX components and drives installed on your Windows 11 device.
- 6. Check the Graphics Card Details using PowerShell: PowerShell is a powerful command line utility that can grab information about your device.
- To improve graphics performance on Windows 11, It's recommended to keep the graphics driver up to date, update your Windows 11 PC, End task the apps & processes running in the background, Turn on Hardware acceleration wherever available, Keep the apps/games up to date and reduce the use of animation.
- These methods will help you fetch all the GPU-related information you will ever need about your Windows 11 device.
- You can use these methods to identify the graphics card on a PC and decide whether it can run certain games or if your device can handle premium video editing software.
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The RPS Advent Calendar 2024, December 16th
- The RPS Advent Calendar 2024 is underway, revealing one favorite game each day.
- Today's door reveals Horizon Forbidden West, a sequel that excels in open-world crafting and gameplay.
- The game offers a gorgeous, handcrafted open world with meaty side missions.
- It features intense battles with robot dinosaurs and introduces new agile machines and combat mechanics.
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