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Riot’s monetization makes being a free-to-play League of Legends fan feel bad
- League of Legends is a free-to-play game, but everything around the game itself, especially the champion cosmetics, has gotten more expensive and annoying to deal with.
- Most people don't spend money to get new characters—for Riot, the real money is in skins.
- Players are furious about gacha systems and limited-time unlocks that cost hundreds of dollars.
- Wild Rift, the mobile port of League, has become absolutely clogged with opportunities to gamble for skins, earn new currencies with which to gamble, and new progression tracks and leaderboards for events.
- Sometimes Riot actually offers a reasonable event but now it's just another piece of content drip-fed through a UI that hardly seems able to handle all the timed events and lotteries.
- While the price has gone up, the technical limitations on skins remain the same.
- It feels downright bad to be a free-to-player right now, even though I’m not as involved in the League of Legends ecosystem as I used to be.
- The game itself is fine, but players are disappointed to see so many monetary barriers blatantly pushed in their face.
- Skins like DJ Sona or Elementalist Lux were once considered a luxury high-tier option.
- Now, skins worth up to $250 are being introduced, which players find too expensive.
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Honor Magic7 Lite Specs Leak Along With Price For Europe, Magic7 Pro Included
- The Honor Magic7 Lite specifications and prices have been leaked for Europe.
- The Magic7 Pro is priced at €1,225.90 and offers 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
- The Magic7 Lite is priced at €376.89 and features 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
- The Magic7 Lite has a 6.78-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC, and a 108 MP main camera.
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Digitaltrends
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The Oura Ring 4 is out, so the Oura Ring 3 is on sale
- The Oura Ring 3, a smart ring that monitors health metrics, is on sale at Best Buy with a $50 discount.
- The Oura Ring 3 remains a worthwhile purchase despite the release of the Oura Ring 4, as it offers similar fitness tracking features at a lower price.
- The ring can measure heart rate, blood oxygen levels, skin temperature, and movement, and syncs with the Oura app on smartphones for comprehensive health tracking.
- The discounted price of $249 makes it a great gift option for the holidays or for personal use, but the duration of the offer is uncertain.
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PlayStation Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Flashy Vegas Sphere Ad
- PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary with a flashy Sphere ad in Las Vegas.
- The ad features Astro Bot and other PlayStation accessories like the DualSense and PS5.
- The Sphere ad signifies the end of Sony's PlayStation 30th anniversary celebration.
- Astro Bot is positioned as the new mascot for Sony and represents the face of the brand.
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iPhone 17 With Visor Camera Design Might Not Come After All
- Apple might abandon the visor-style camera design for iPhone 17, sticking with the triangular camera setup seen on previous models.
- A leakster suggests that the final design of iPhone 17 will not adopt the visor-style camera, but the back design may see some changes.
- Speculation and leaks about the upcoming iPhone 17 series are common, and design changes can still be made before its expected release in September 2025.
- There is ongoing debate about the materials used in the iPhone 17 Pro series, with recent leaks suggesting it may feature titanium frames.
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Realme 14 Pro+ hands-on
- Realme 14 Pro+ is a new smartphone from Realme, with key details remaining undisclosed.
- The back of the Realme 14 Pro+ has a color-changing feature that reacts to cold temperatures, making vibrant blue swirls appear.
- The phone also features an underwater photo mode and a periscope camera.
- Realme 14 Pro+ is powered by the new Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, offering better GPU and CPU performance.
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Digitaltrends
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Niagara Launcher, one of the best Android launchers, finally has backups
- Niagara Launcher introduces backup feature in its Winter Update.
- The backup feature allows users to save settings for future restoration.
- Niagara Launcher's backup integrates with Android's built-in backup system and saves to Google Drive.
- Niagara Launcher also introduces Usage Breaker feature for awareness of screen time.
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iOS 18.3 release date: When you can try this new, fun feature
- The next iOS update, iOS 18.3, is expected to launch in late January.
- The only known feature in iOS 18.3 is the ability to control robot vacuums using the Home app.
- Apple does not currently manufacture its own robot vacuum.
- Other features in the developer beta of iOS 18.3 are mainly bug fixes and minor improvements.
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TechCrunch
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Tapestry, a new app for tracking social media, news, blogs, and more, will launch in ‘early 2025’
- A new app called Tapestry, designed by Iconfactory, is set to launch in 'early 2025'.
- Tapestry aims to unify social media, news, and RSS in one app, allowing users to track their favorite blogs, news sites, and social networks from a single interface.
- The development of Tapestry has been crowdfunded, with over 3360 backers pledging over $177,800 to bring the app to life.
- The app will generate revenue through monthly and annual subscriptions.
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Nubia Focus 2 5G Spotted on New Certification
- ZTE's Nubia is preparing to launch the Nubia Focus 2 5G, a successor to the Nubia Focus 5G.
- Exact specifications of the Nubia Focus 2 5G are unknown, but certification documents reveal a triple camera setup.
- The phone is expected to run on Android 15, support 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, and maintain modern features.
- A 4G version of the phone is also rumored to be in development for regions with limited 5G coverage.
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Digitaltrends
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Android 16 adds a new way to use the Google Pixel 9’s fingerprint sensor
- Android 16 Developer Preview 2 introduces a new way to use the Google Pixel 9's fingerprint sensor.
- The feature allows users to unlock their Pixel 9 without turning on the phone's screen.
- The option is available in the Settings search on the Pixel 9 series, but not on the Pixel 8 Pro.
- This feature is beneficial for users who want quick access to the fingerprint sensor without using the always-on display setting.
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Tech Story
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U.S. House Set to Vote on $3 Billion Defense Bill Targeting Huawei and ZTE
- The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a new defense bill that allocates $3 billion to help American telecom companies remove and replace equipment from Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE.
- The bill also calls for an in-depth report on China’s efforts to bypass U.S. national security regulations and an intelligence assessment of China’s growing biotechnology capabilities.
- The funding aims to bridge the financial gap in the 'rip-and-replace' program, which requires telecom companies to remove and replace Chinese-made equipment deemed a risk to national security.
- The additional funding is crucial for maintaining the stability and security of U.S. telecom networks, especially in rural areas, and to curb China's influence in global telecom and 5G networks.
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How to solve ‘Forced Perspective: Capturing the Thief’ in Infinity Nikki
- To solve the 'Forced Perspective: Capturing the Thief' quest in Infinity Nikki, you need to take a picture of the wanted poster from a certain angle.
- Stand outside of the fence and take a photo that makes it look like the poster is behind bars.
- Show the picture to Toran to receive rewards and unlock the next quest, 'Forced Perspective: Ship in a Bottle.'
- For more information about Infinity Nikki, check out guides for other quests, a beginner's guide, codes, and unlocking more clothes.
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Gsmarena
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Honor Magic7 Lite listed ahead of launch
- Honor Magic7 Lite listed on Honor Italy's official website in Titanium Purple and Black colors.
- The listing confirms availability in 8/256GB and 8/512GB variants.
- Specs leak suggests the device to be a rebadged Honor X9c with a 6.78-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, and a 108MP main camera.
- Expected pricing for the Honor Magic7 Lite is in the €370-380 range.
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Amazon deal of the day: The 10th generation Apple iPad is down to its best price ever
- Apple iPad, 10th generation is available at its best price ever on Amazon, for $249.99.
- Blink Mini 2 is down to $23.99 and gets 40% in savings.
- Sony ULT Field 1 is available at just $88, with savings of 32%.
- The second-generation Sony ULT Field 1 impressed buyers with its sound quality; its customizable EQs, and ULT settings pumps up the bass.
- Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) is 38% off at its sale price of $79.99.
- Sonos Beam Gen 2 is available at a 26% discount from its usual price of $499, for $369.
- The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is Dolby Atmos compatible and enhances what we already loved about the first-generation version.
- The 10th generation Apple iPad features an A14 Bionic chip, a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, and upgraded stereo speakers for better sound quality.
- It is compatible with the Apple Pencil, first generation and smart keyboards, making it an ideal choice for people who want a portable screen for streaming, playing games and reading.
- Amazon offers its daily deals to customers for varying products by big brands, including Apple, Sonos, and Sony.
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