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Prominent Display Analyst Ross Young is “Skeptical” About the 12-Inch MacBook Rumor If the rumor is true, Apple could launch the 12-inch MacBook later in 2023 or early 2024. However, DSCC analyst Ross Young suggests that he is “skeptical” about the device. In a tweet, Young stated that “We are skeptical on a 12” MacBook at this point" and that “Apple’s strategy for notebooks is currently 13 and larger. Companies in the MacBook Pro display supply chain we talked to are not aware of it....

PS Plus Essential is set to offer the same benefits as the previous PlayStation Plus offering while keeping the same pricing. The exciting stuff is available in the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers, though. The former adds a library of up to 400 first-party and third-party PS4 and PS5 games for a price of $14.99 monthly or $99.99 yearly. The latter gets all that plus 340 additional games from Sony’s earlier systems, including PS Now access for cloud streaming; lastly, time-limited game trials will also be available in this tier....

Need to know more? Here’s the full rundown on the Rainbow Six Extraction Eclipse event… “As Operators dive deeper into the Truth or Consequences map, they will encounter the source of the darkness: the Neoplasm, a threat which sends out pulses that detect movement within a radius. In each sub-zone, players must weaken the Neoplasm with a stealthy takedown. If movement is detected, the Neoplasm will flee to the next sub-zone, making the next encounter increasingly difficult....

Delayed Features Ranked 2.0 release shifting from Y7S3 to Y7S4 Restrictions on voice chat shifting from Y7S3 to Y7S4 Reputation Score display beta shifting from Y7S3 to Y7S4 We’ve mentioned it before, but sometimes, the reality of working on a live game means features have to be delayed in order to ensure they meet the quality standards you expect. This is one of those cases. As Y7S3 approached, we realized Ranked 2....

Given the nature of the roguelite experience, the vast majority of games are set in relatively small worlds that serve as the background for the procedurally generated mechanics that power them, and, as such, an open-world roguelite doesn’t exactly sound like a very good idea on paper. In reality, however, it is a good idea, judging from Ravenbound, the latest game from Generation Zero and Second Extinction developer System Reaction....

Firstly, with both new and experienced players engaging in the wealth of activities already added to this massively rich world including Specialist Roles, story-based cooperative missions, competitive Showdown Modes, and much more, we will continue to showcase these unique additions through Red Dead Online’s monthly events as we move forward, so players of all levels can enjoy everything the vast frontier has to offer. Alongside seasonal special events and experience improvements — plus other changes to enhance and maintain a healthy Red Dead Online environment — we plan to build upon existing modes and add new Telegram Missions this year, rather than delivering major themed content updates like in previous years, and we will continue to highlight and share the creative efforts of our Red Dead community at every opportunity via the Newswire and beyond....

The new mod, which will be the first one to implement support for the upscaling technologies from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel in a game that does not natively support any of them, is in the works by Praydog and PureDark, as confirmed in a new video shared by Flat2VR on YouTube. Sadly, no release date for the mod has been confirmed so far, but it’s definitely an exciting development, especially if this can be replicated in other games....

I’m sure people will kvetch about the art style, but Guybrush has gone through various visual changes throughout the years. What ultimately matters most is the writing and puzzle design, and with Gilbert and Grossman onboard, I’m fairly confident the game will deliver. Need to know more about Return to Monkey Island? Here’s a quick story description… Return to Monkey Island launches on PC and Nintendo Switch sometime in 2022....

Shiba Inu (SHIB), a meme coin that is trying to create new avenues of utility, just realized one of its most significant bullish stimuli, with the popular brokerage platform Robinhood now officially having listed the coin. To wit, Shiba Inu coins are now available for trading on Robinhood, as can be gleaned from the snapshot above. In addition, Robinhood has also added Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), and Compound (COMP) coins....

With a starting price of just $429.99, the Roborock Q series brings features and capabilities from the company’s flagship S series. From auto-emptying capabilities to increased suction power, the Roborock Q series can deal with it all without being a super expensive purchase. Those with allergies are always bothered by dust mists, pet hair, and dander in area rugs or carpets. No matter how frequently you clean your space, it never seems to be clean enough....

($349.99, $549.99) Roborock S5 Max: the robovac that is refusing to be dethroned! This is the smart vacuum cleaner that has been winning hearts for over several years, and no other robot vacuum cleaner has even come closer to the popularity of the S5 Max. It’s almost become synonymous with the company name, having gained popularity from Australia to China, Europe to the United States, and everywhere else. Roborock S5 Max was one of the first robovacs that introduced intelligent automated mopping using a high-capacity water tank and electric water flow control....

Well, we have an update regarding that. Thanks to VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb, who made a claim during Grubbsnax, his premium Giant Bomb show, we have a little bit of an idea, albeit vague, on how the Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order sequel will be handled. Let’s break it down. For the record, EA previously announced that Jedi Fallen Order is indeed getting a sequel, and Grubb’s mini update puts a little perspective....

Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Now Has Over 138 New Emojis Thanks to the Android 13-Based One UI 5.0 Update The Galaxy S22 series is now the first phone to have received the latest emojis. Emojipedia announced back in September that there are going to be new emojis that will be shipping with the latest Unicode Standard, the latest standard introduced 31 emojis in total. Google also announced that there are going to be bringing support for Unicode 15 and along with that, new emojis, too....

The goal here is to reduce the waste by repurposing used hardware through the mobile device repair program. The company would reportedly offer manufacturer-certified recycled parts as replacements, and will also make sure that the parts are on par with new components in terms of quality. Samsung Could Soon Let You Repair Your Phones with Affordable and Recycled Parts Samsung Electronics is apparently considering launching the recycling mobile device repair program within the next few months....

Coming back to the Odyssey G9, it sports a 1000R curvature, so while it may take up a ton of space on your desk, you will be able to see every detail from every corner, just as long as you sit in the middle. If you enjoy productivity, the 49-inch screen real estate can be split, making it much simpler to finish your tasks since Samsung’s curved gaming monitor behaves like two 27-inch displays merged together....

Charge your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and MacBook all at Once with this Dual USB-C Port Desktop Charger from Anker Just like any other great deal, this one does not require any discount code or coupon, but it does require you to be quick since this is a limited time offer only. Buy Anker USB C Charger, 543 Charger (65W II), PIQ 3.0 & GaN 4-Port Slim Fast Wall Charger - Was $65....

Looks like the game has received some additional visual polish since we saw it last year. Need to know more? Check out our hands-on preview and the following official description… “A colossal and enigmatic alien structure appears in Earth’s orbit and stuns the entire world; humanity names it ‘The Metahedron’. The Sentient Contact Assessment and Response team (SCAR) - consisting of scientists and engineers - is sent to investigate. Things don’t go as planned and the Metahedron hauls the team across space onto a mysterious planet....

According to an article from News.com.au, Altered AI’s tech allows clients to choose from one of several virtual “actors,” and alter their tone, emotion, ect. to create a custom-tailored artificial performance. Apparently, some games, such as The Ascent, have already used the tech. According to the article, Ninja Theory is one of the clients of Altered AI, although the specific details of the partnership is “under wraps.” Well, it’s not quite so under wraps anymore....

New Wearable SoCs Promise up to 50 Percent Longer Battery Life Thanks to New 4nm Process, While Allowing for Sleeker Designs, and Other Upgrades Compared to the Snapdragon Wear 4100 Plus, the press images shared by notable tipster Evan Blass reveal that the Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 has leapfrogged in the manufacturing process since it is made on the 4nm architecture, but it is not mentioned if that process is based on Samsung’s or TSMC’s technology....

Given the huge success of Sony’s Spider-Man games, trying to lock down Batman and other DC characters (with LOTR and Harry Potter as nice bonuses) would make a certain amount of sense, although only if the licensing can be worked out. Of course, as always, take whatever Pachter says with a grain of salt. He’s in a position to hear things, but he also does his fair share of off-the-cuff speculating....