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Target announces when its Switch 2 preorders will kick off
- Target’s Nintendo Switch 2 preorders in the US will start on April 24th, 12AM ET.
- The delay in preorders was due to assessing the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.
- The starting price of the Switch 2 and the bundle with Mario Kart World will remain the same.
- Accessories for the Switch 2, such as Joy-Con and Pro Controller, will have price increases.
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Lifesaving research finds AI significantly boosts suicide prevention
- A recent study demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) can aid in suicide prevention by helping doctors identify warning signs sooner.
- Led by Dr. Colin Walsh at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the research focused on the VSAIL system, which predicts suicide risk using patient medical records.
- During a study in neurology clinics, AI flagged 8% of patient visits for possible suicide risk, prompting different response rates from doctors based on alert type.
- Automated risk detection makes suicide prevention efforts more feasible for busy clinics by selectively targeting high-risk individuals.
- Suicide is a major concern in the US, with approximately 14.2 out of every 100,000 Americans dying by suicide annually.
- The VSAIL system streamlines suicide risk detection, focusing on high-risk patients and facilitating important screening conversations.
- Early testing of the AI system showed promise in correctly identifying high-risk individuals, aiding in early intervention.
- While no suicide attempts were reported in the 30 days following clinic visits in the study, further research is needed to validate the system's efficacy in other medical settings.
- Balancing interruptive alerts with potential downsides like alert fatigue is crucial for the effectiveness of automated risk detection tools.
- AI, like VSAIL, offers a non-intrusive method to support mental health discussions and identify at-risk individuals, complementing doctors' efforts.
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Skyblivion fan project moving forward despite remaster rumors: ‘Players will be the true winners,’ devs say
- The Skyblivion fan project will continue development despite rumors of an official Oblivion remaster.
- The Skyblivion team emphasizes that there is no need for comparison or competition between Skyblivion and a potential remaster.
- Skyblivion is a community-driven reimagining, while an official remaster would offer advancements with full funding.
- Both Skyblivion and an official remaster would provide unique experiences for players to enjoy the world of Cyrodiil.
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A jump in delinquencies in a corner of the mortgage market suggests first-time homebuyers may be struggling
- Mortgage delinquencies are rising for loans popular with first-time homebuyers.
- Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows a steep increase in delinquency rates for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and loans offered by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).
- The seriously delinquent rate for FHA loans rose 70 basis points and for VA loans rose 57 basis points compared to one year ago.
- Headwinds such as inflation, falling personal savings rates, natural disasters, and rising debt, taxes, and insurance payments are impacting first-time homebuyers.
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Here's why you should avoid Vivid mode, even on the best OLED TVs
- Using Filmmaker or Movie picture mode during TV testing generally provides accurate colors, contrast, and textures, preferred over other picture modes.
- Some TVs have a good Standard mode suitable for daytime viewing or colorful content, but picture mode choice is subjective.
- TechRadar discourages the use of Vivid modes due to oversaturated colors, overly sharp textures, and excessively high brightness levels.
- Vivid modes, including Dolby Vision Vivid, typically lead to inaccuracies and unnatural appearance in colors and textures.
- Comparing Dolby Vision modes on LG G5 OLED TV and Panasonic MZ1500, Filmmaker Mode displayed natural colors and accurate textures with good contrast.
- Dolby Vision Cinema offered brighter tones while maintaining natural textures and contrast, closely following Filmmaker Mode in performance.
- Dolby Vision Standard mode increased brightness with cooler tones, approaching the border between accuracy and oversaturation in colors and textures.
- Dolby Vision Vivid mode demonstrated a significant brightness boost but sacrificed accuracy, leading to oversaturation, loss of detail, and unnatural textures.
- Even on elite OLED TVs like the LG G5, the Vivid mode is advised against in favor of modes like Cinema or Standard for adequate brightness without compromising accuracy.
- For natural and accurate representation, avoiding Vivid modes is recommended to maintain the integrity of colors, textures, and overall viewing experience.
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See the Love and Deepspace Sylus Shanghai Natural History Museum Trailer
- Infold Games and the Shanghai Natural History Museum collaborated for a video featuring the otome game Love and Deepspace's character Sylus and wildlife.
- The video showcases a chibi version of Sylus providing commentary on various animals in the museum, including eagles, lions, duikers, and capybaras.
- The collaboration does not offer in-game rewards, but the Sylus birthday event in Love and Deepspace provides players with rewards including free pulls, limited gacha items, and a special story.
- Love and Deepspace is a mobile game, and the Sylus birthday event will be available until April 20, 2025.
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Electrek
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RadRunner e-bikes from $999, EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 with solar panels $2,999, Anker Everfrost review, more
- RadRunner 2 and 3 Plus e-bikes are available starting from $999.
- EcoFlow is offering a flash sale on its DELTA Pro 3 with four 125W solar panels, priced at $2,999.
- Anker's SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Electric Cooler has been reviewed.
- There are other ongoing deals and offers reported earlier this week.
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Tesla Semi fleet from Frito-Lay gets more charging at Bakersfield factory
- Frito-Lay is building an 8-stall Megacharger array at its Bakersfield, California facility to provide additional charging for their Tesla Semi fleet.
- Tesla refers to the chargers as 'Semi Chargers' in the filing, possibly indicating a renaming from 'Megachargers.'
- Frito-Lay began installing chargers in 2022 to support the use of Tesla Semi for deliveries in California and surrounding states.
- Tesla plans to ramp up production of the Semi late this year, with the first builds of the high-volume design expected in 2025.
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Insider
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13 best shapewear bodysuits for invisible smoothing
- Shapewear bodysuits offer a sleek silhouette under tight clothing, where bodysuits don't cut off at the midsection like other shapewear pieces.
- Compression levels range from comfortable to extreme sculpting with different bodysuit options catering to various needs and body types.
- Top picks include the Honeylove Tank Bodysuit for impressive compression and bust-lifting feature and the Yitty Nearly Naked Bodysuit for ultra-stretchy comfort.
- Spanx Suit Your Fancy Plunge Low-Back Thong Bodysuit is recommended for plunging necklines and low backs with adjustable and convertible straps.
- SHAPERX Tummy Control Seamless Thong Body Shaper is a budget-friendly option, offering support without compromising comfort.
- Wacoal Red Carpet Medium Control Convertible Bodysuit is ideal for strapless outfits, featuring removable straps and anti-slip silicone linings.
- Shapellx PowerConceal™ Ultra Comfy Body Shaper is praised for its invisible fit under dresses and sweat-wicking material for comfort.
- Flexees by Maidenform Open Bust Ultra-Firm Body Shapewear is recommended for wearing any bra style with its open-bust design and adjustable crotch closure.
- SKIMS Seamless Sculpt Brief Bodysuit offers versatility, comfort, and adjustable straps, although some users may experience rolling at the waist.
- Quince Sculpting Bodysuit is a budget-friendly alternative with a comfortable fabric, ideal for wearing under silky dresses.
- Shapermint Curveez® Comfort Evolution Full Body Shaper is highlighted for its comfort and sculpting features, particularly around the bust and backside.
- Commando Zone Smoothing Bodysuit is invisible under clothing due to its seamless construction and thong bottom.
- Miraclesuit Sexy Sheer Extra Firm Control Bodysuit with a built-in bra offers support for D+ cups and molded cups for a perfect fit and shaping.
- Pinsy Sculpting Lace Shapewear Bodysuit stands out for its premium stretch lace design and sculpting capabilities, doubling as lingerie and shapewear.
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CMF Phone 2 Pro shows off its cameras in Nothing’s latest teaser
- CMF by Nothing has shared a new teaser of the CMF Phone 2 Pro, showcasing its triple rear camera setup.
- The teaser image reveals the top left corner of the back of the device, giving a good look at the rear cameras.
- Nothing's sub-brand, CMF, plans to launch the CMF Phone 2 Pro and audio products later this month.
- The CMF Phone 2 Pro is a budget-friendly phone that aims to offer a good camera experience.
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Judge pauses mass firing of consumer protection workers
- A judge has paused the termination of nearly 1,500 employees from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) while she considers whether the Trump administration violated a court order to avoid mass layoffs.
- The ruling should temporarily prevent the CFPB from being nearly eliminated.
- The administration aimed to eliminate high-level agency officials responsible for maintaining the privacy and security of sensitive information.
- The judge has concerns about whether the agency is in compliance with the court order and has instructed the administration to hand over documents about its actions.
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Insider
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I tried Chili's new burger, which looks and tastes a lot like a McDonald's classic. It's the latest blow to fast food in the value wars.
- Chili's launched its newest burger, the Big QP, similar to McDonald's Quarter Pounder, at a pop-up event in New York City.
- The Big QP has 85% more beef than a McDonald's Quarter Pounder but is priced at $10.99 for a 3-For-Me menu.
- Chili's is strategically targeting fast-food prices and value wars by introducing the Big QP.
- The burger features familiar fast food flavors and includes a burger patty, American cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a Brioche bun.
- Chili's aims to provide value through quality and portion size, resonating with consumer preferences for freshness and craveability.
- The chain's 3-For-Me meal deal offers the Big QP burger, appetizer, bottomless drink, and fries for $10.99.
- Chili's previous burger, the Big Smasher, also took inspiration from McDonald's Big Mac, delivering more meat at a similar price.
- Chili's approach to value is focused on the overall dining experience, not just the price, catering to younger diners' preferences.
- The Fast Food Financing pop-up by Chili's in Union Square challenged high fast-food prices and inflation cost concerns.
- Despite similarities to McDonald's offerings, Chili's Big QP burger provides a heartier and more flavorful option, making it a competitive choice in the value wars.
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The best products to stop cats from scratching furniture in 2025
- To prevent cats from scratching furniture, it helps to understand their natural behavior of scratching for stretching, claw maintenance, and marking territory.
- Consulting veterinarians and cat behaviorists led to testing 22 products to deter destructive scratching, with the top pick being the durable and stylish Sofa Scratcher Squared.
- Factors like access to alternative scratching posts, surface materials, and furniture height can influence a cat's scratching behavior.
- Products like furniture guards, scratch tape, scratching posts, floor scratchers, wall-mounted scratchers, and cat trees are recommended to redirect cats' scratching habits.
- The Sofa Scratcher Squared fits neatly around corners of sofas and chairs, providing an appropriate place for scratching and protecting furniture.
- The Clawguard Furniture Shield is easy to install, durable, and effective at discouraging cats from scratching upholstered surfaces.
- Sticky Paws on a Roll scratch tape was found to effectively deter scratching without causing discomfort, although it may collect debris and need frequent replacement.
- Soft Claws nail caps can be an option to prevent cats from scratching furniture, but some cats may not tolerate them.
- On2Pets Skyline Sisal Cat Scratching Post and Our Pets Double-Wide Cat Scratcher are recommended as high-quality scratching posts and floor scratchers to satisfy cats' instincts.
- Consider various factors like material, orientation, stability, and cat preferences when selecting products to prevent cats from scratching furniture.
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Cynthia Addai-Robinson Teases 'Down and Dirty Girl Fight' In 'Accountant 2'
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson reprises her role as Agent Medina in The Accountant 2.
- Medina and Wolff will have a different relationship in the sequel.
- The film has a tonal shift and won't be a repeat of the first one.
- Addai-Robinson is involved in a down and dirty girl fight scene, which she trained for extensively.
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Arstechnica
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“Lab leak” marketing page replaces federal hub for COVID resources
- The federal office on long COVID has been removed and replaced with a site promoting the unproven lab leak theory.
- The new site alleges that the pandemic virus originated in a lab in China and was covered up by US health officials and Democrats.
- The previous site provided resources on COVID-19, vaccines, testing, treatments, and long COVID, but they have been removed in the new site.
- Some of the information can still be found on a separate COVID-19 page hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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