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How to get medallions in Fortnite Chapter 6 Star Wars season
- Medallions have returned in Fortnite Chapter 6 Star Wars season, introduced first in Chapter 5 Season 1.
- Two medallions available in this season are Phasma’s Blaster Medallion dropped by Captain Phasma and the Super Shield Medallion dropped by Shogun X.
- Medallions are boss drops that offer buffs, such as improving blaster weapons or creating a Shield Bubble Jr. when using healing items.
- Medallion locations in Fortnite Chapter 6 Star Wars season include the First Order Base for Captain Phasma and a floating island (Shogun’s Arena) for Shogun X.
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Jade Raymond has now left Haven Studios, leaves questions over PlayStation live service Fairgames
- Jade Raymond has departed Sony’s Haven Studios which she founded in 2021, raising questions about the completion of their first title, Fairgames, for PlayStation.
- PlayStation leadership did not provide a reason for Raymond's departure, which occurred after an external test of Fairgames, causing concerns among the Haven team about the game's reception and progress.
- A PlayStation spokesperson confirmed Raymond's departure and expressed gratitude for her leadership, with new co-studio heads named for Haven Studios.
- Fairgames, announced in 2023 and in development for PlayStation and PC, is a live service title approved by PlayStation, but details about the game have been scarce since its reveal.
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The Precinct review
- The Precinct is a top-down cop simulator that offers a unique twist to the usual chaos seen in Grand Theft Auto games.
- While the game is criticized for uninspired cover shooting and lackluster dialogue, it features comedic moments during police interactions.
- Players take on the role of a rookie cop in the fictional city of Averno in 1983, dealing with various crimes with an emphasis on arrests and paperwork.
- Shift patterns range from mundane tasks like looking for parking violations to story-driven missions targeting gang members and criminals.
- The game presents a mix of police story tropes and typical cop drama characters, lacking depth in dialogue and storytelling.
- The gameplay shines when players immerse themselves in everyday beat policing, capturing the essence of being a workaday cop in a city full of ne'er-do-wells.
- Issues arise with unresponsive cover shooting mechanics and a cumbersome radial wheel system for police actions and crime resolution.
- Despite some minor bugs and distractions, The Precinct emphasizes players to uphold the role of a good cop with game-ending consequences for rogue behavior.
- The game straddles between serious dispatch tales and lighthearted, emergent crime-fighting, offering a distinctive experience for players interested in police simulation games.
- Overall, The Precinct may not be flawless, but it provides a blend of comedy, commitment, and a unique perspective on law enforcement within a fictional city setting.
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Apple named ‘World’s Most Valuable Brand’ for fourth consecutive year
- Apple has been named the world’s most valuable brand for the fourth consecutive year with a brand value of $1.29 trillion, up 28% from last year.
- The dominance of Apple's brand is attributed to strong consumer trust, premium positioning, and successful expansion across hardware, software, and services.
- Apple's brand accounts for about 12% of the total value of the BrandZ Global Top 100, highlighting its leadership in consumer technology and luxury sectors.
- Strong demand for premium products like the iPhone Pro models and Apple Watch Ultra underscores Apple's strength in consumer technology and luxury segments.
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An AI James Earl Jones returns as Darth Vader in Fortnite, with permission
- Fortnite players can now interact with Darth Vader in-game using their own voices, with James Earl Jones's iconic voice generated through AI technology.
- This new feature allows players to recruit and chat with Vader in Battle Royale matches; the AI-driven responses are brought to life in Jones' voice using ElevenLabs’ Flash v2.5 model.
- James Earl Jones gave his consent before his passing for his voice to be recreated for Star Wars projects; Epic Games obtained permission from his estate for this recreation in Fortnite.
- Epic Games assures players' privacy by not storing voice audio or transcriptions; parental controls have been added to manage interactions with AI features in the game.
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Disco Emperor Palpatine is here
- Fortnite's Star Wars-centric season features Emperor Palpatine entering his disco era with a new 'Galactic Glow style.'
- The update adds new skins, including 'Super Styles' for characters like Poe Dameron, with Palpatine's skin requiring reaching level 70 by June 7.
- General Grievous is also added with a different unlock requirement, along with upcoming additions like a wacky Gungan and a customizable Mandalorian skin.
- Star Wars fans playing Fortnite have exciting new updates to look forward to, with additional characters and features being introduced.
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Use AirPlay to Mirror or Extend Your Mac’s Display
- Apple’s AirPlay technology allows you to stream video and audio and use a TV as an external Mac display, mirroring or extending the desktop.
- Connecting to a TV is ideal for demonstrations to a group or using one Mac's display from another without cable hassle.
- Three ways to use AirPlay for an additional display: mirroring the screen, apps/windows, or extending the desktop.
- Ensure devices are on the same network, meet system requirements, and have Wi-Fi enabled for successful AirPlay usage.
- To mirror the screen on an Apple TV or Mac, configure settings to allow AirPlay in either device's menus.
- Control the resolution of the mirrored screen in System Settings > Displays to optimize display performance.
- Option to mirror selected apps or windows rather than the entire desktop for focused sharing.
- Extend your Mac's desktop to another Mac or TV for increased productivity by customizing display settings.
- Easily start and stop mirroring modes using Control Center or the purple Screen Mirroring menu.
- Using AirPlay for screen mirroring or extension is beneficial for group sharing, presentations, and enhanced productivity.
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World of Warships Gets 7th Azur Lane Crossover
- Wargaming adds more Azur Lane crossover content to World of Warships, marking the seventh collaboration between the two games.
- New Wave 7 introduces shipgirls as commanders and new premium ships based on Azur Lane versions of existing ships.
- In addition, Wargaming reveals new Azur Lane content for World of Warships: Legends on console and mobile platforms.
- Original World of Warships available on PC, while World of Warships: Legends offered on PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, and Android.
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The spirit of Far Cry 2 still burns in Rescue Ops, a sandbox firefighting sim with huge wilderness maps
- Rescue Ops: Wildfire is a single and multiplayer firefighting simulation game set in large countryside maps inspired by the increase in wildfires due to climate change.
- Developed with input from real-life French firefighters, the game features dynamic blazes that respond to wind direction and strength, requiring tactics like cutting down trees and controlled backfires to combat the fires.
- Players can engage in defensive firefighting for containment or offensive firefighting to extinguish the blaze while managing resources like water supply and vehicle handling using tools like water bombers and helicopters.
- The game offers campaign missions and a sandbox mode with random objectives for solo or multiplayer gameplay, developed by Marseille-based Exkee with climate change inspiration and unique gameplay elements.
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Stunt Flyer Soars onto Xbox with Co-op Aerial Adventures
- Stunt Flyer is a new flying adventure game from Torus Games and Ultimate Games now available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for £12.49.
- Players pilot various unique aircraft in Stunt Flyer, exploring three diverse zones, completing missions, and performing daring stunts to unlock new planes and areas.
- The game offers solo play as well as local split-screen co-op, allowing players to team up with friends for a more immersive aerial experience.
- Stunt Flyer features arcade-style flying in 3D visuals, challenging opponents, and customizable gear, providing an action-packed and enjoyable adventure for both solo and co-op players.
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Today in Apple history: PowerBook 540c is the best Mac laptop to date
- On May 16, 1994, Apple launched the PowerBook 540c, considered one of the best laptops in the company's history.
- The PowerBook 540c featured a 16-bit portable display, claimed to be the finest screen ever for a notebook computer.
- It was powered by a 33MHz Motorola 68LC040 CPU, offered a resolution of 640x400, and supported PC cards, Ethernet, and external monitors.
- With a price tag of $5,539 in 1994, the PowerBook 540c set new standards in terms of speed, display quality, and features for Apple laptops.
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Apple’s App Store blocks US, EU access to video game ‘Fortnite,’ Epic Games claims
- Apple has blocked the video game 'Fortnite' on iPhones in the U.S. and through Epic Games' store in the EU.
- Fortnite will remain inaccessible on Apple's iOS and App Store globally until Apple lifts the restriction, as claimed by Epic Games.
- Epic Games, a U.S.-based studio backed by China's Tencent, has been in a legal battle with Apple since 2020 over antitrust rules violation allegations.
- Apple incurred costs to store, review, organize, surface, and distribute apps to over one billion users, leading to the ongoing dispute with Epic Games.
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Acer announces new Swift and Aspire laptop line-ups – here are 4 big things you need to know about them
- Acer has announced new Swift and Aspire laptops set to be available for consumers starting from June and July, ahead of Computex 2025.
- Highlighted models include Acer Swift X 14, Swift X 14 AI, Swift Go 16 AI, and Acer Aspire 16 AI (Intel), all designed with powerful specifications for various scenarios including gaming and AI workloads.
- All these laptops will feature OLED displays, with the Acer Swift X 14 AI showcasing a WQXGA+ touchscreen display and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification.
- The Swift X 14 AI will offer configurations with Nvidia's RTX 5070 GPU and AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, providing high performance for creative workloads and gaming.
- The Swift Go AI models are highlighted for being among the thinnest and lightest Acer laptops, promising fast Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, long battery life, and portability.
- These new laptops are expected to be available starting from July, with pricing in Europe ranging from €1,099 to €1,799, depending on the configuration chosen.
- Acer's focus on OLED displays, powerful performance, and portability makes their new Swift and Aspire laptops a compelling choice for consumers looking for cutting-edge technology.
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Acer’s Swift Edge laptop is gunning for the MacBook Air
- Acer announces a new laptop, Swift Edge 14 AI, at the Computex 2025 computer show in Taiwan, weighing less than the MacBook Air at 2.2 pounds.
- Acer also introduces several other new laptops spanning gaming, general purpose, and budget categories, featuring the latest chips from Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm Snapdragon X.
- Swift Edge 14 AI features Intel Lunar Lake chips, a 2880 x 1800 OLED display, up to 32GB of RAM, and multiple ports in a slim 0.37- to 0.65-inch thick chassis, starting at €1,599 in Europe.
- Another notable laptop, Predator Triton 14 AI, offers portability with a 3.5-pound weight and 0.68-inch thickness, along with high-end specs like Intel Arrow Lake Core Ultra 9 288V processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, starting at €2,999 in Europe.
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Apple Again Named the World's Most Valuable Brand
- Apple has been named the most valuable global brand for the fourth consecutive year, with its brand now valued at $1.29 trillion, a 28% year-over-year increase.
- Kantar's BrandZ Global Top 100 ranking assigns Apple the top position based on brand performance, consumer trust, premium positioning, and successful diversification across hardware, software, and services.
- Apple's brand value constitutes approximately 12% of the total value of the BrandZ Global Top 100, which is $10.7 trillion in 2025.
- Apple's lead in the BrandZ ranking surpasses other major technology firms like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia, reflecting its strong performance in consumer technology and luxury categories.
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