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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Resident Evil 2 hit Xbox Game Pass this month — but no Call of Duty yet
/ Xbox boss Phil Spencer indicated that Activision Blizzard games would come to Game Pass in 2024. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Ubisoft Xbox has revealed its first Game Pass lineup of 2024, which includes headliners like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Resident Evil 2. But there’s still no sign of the Call of Duty games Xbox boss Phil Spencer hinted at for 2024. Game Pass is the subscription service offered by Microsoft that lets you play a changing collection of games on Xbox and PC without paying for each individual game. Last year, Spencer said the long regulatory proce...
How crowded are the oceans? New maps show what flew under the radar until now
/ Advances in AI and satellite imagery allowed researchers to create the clearest picture yet of human activity at sea, revealing clandestine fishing activity and a boom in offshore energy development. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>A new study uses deep learning and satellite imagery to create the first global map of vessel traffic and offshore infrastructure.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Data analysis reveals...
Microsoft to Launch AI-Enhanced Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6
Microsoft is set to launch its latest iterations of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop series in 2024 -- with the upcoming models reported to be getting both design overhauls and next-gen AI capability integrations.Despite the adjustment to the departure of the Surface team lead Panos Panay, Microsoft's commitment to the Surface line remains unwavering. The new models are expected to revitalize the brand, much like the updates seen in the Surface Hub, Surface Laptop Studio and other lines in 2023. However, unlike the minor upgrades of the past, the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 promise substantial enhancements.Both models will be available with Intel 14th-Gen and Qualcomm X Series chips, incorporating cutting-edge neural processing units (NPU) for enhanced AI performance. The Arm var...
MOFT Links Up With TOMBOGO for “Creative Commuter” Capsule
Origami-inspired, light carry accessories brand, MOFT, has enlisted TOMBOGO for a new tech accessories collaboration. Entitled "Creative Commuter," the capsule is geared toward matching people's on-the-go lifestyle with functional, yet attractive tech accessories.To bring the collection to life, MOFT fused its love for evolving work lifestyles with TOMBOGO's "Functional Fashion" design aesthetic. From it came a collection featuring a laptop carry sleeve, snap-on phone stand and wallet, snap case and phone tripod stand. Whether it be protecting one's iPhone or laptop alongside clean stand equipment, the collection centers on the power of continued use.The lineup of pieces features a clean, minimalist design aesthetic that utilizes premium vegan leather and fiberglass made from recycled mate...
‘The New York Times’ Sued OpenAI, Microsoft and Google Revealed 2023’s Top Searches in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry saw Google reveal its top searches of 2023 (led by "Barbie" and "The Roman Empire") and The New York Times sue OpenAI as well as Microsoft on grounds of copyright infringement.In the crypto sphere, data revealed that hackers stole $2 billion USD in cryptocurrency throughout 2023. Rounding out the week was Bandai Namco's sustainability initiative, which seeks to input Gundams IRL.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Hackers Stole $2B USD in Crypto in 2023, According to DataPer data from cryptocurrency portfolio tracker and security firm De.Fi, hackers made away with $2 billion USD in cryptocurrency in 2023.“This amount, though dispersed across various incidents, underscores the pers...
LG’s CineBeam Qube a 4K Projector That Weighs Just Three Pounds
Set to hit CES 2024, LG has just announced its latest 4K projector development, the "CineBeam Qube." An early look at the "minimalist" projector shares its lightweight design at just three pounds. A convenient 360-degree rotatable handle also helps with its portability with LG dubbing it "one of the smallest projectors available."The LG CineBeam Qube projects at 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) with resolution images that measure up to 120 inches. The RGB laser light source offers a 450,000:1 contrast ratio and 154 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The projector is outfitted with LG webOS 6.0 and an image-mapping function, along with an automatic brightness adjustment algorithm.Take a look at the LG CineBeam Qube set to debut at CES 2024 above.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
A New Year’s resolution for tech companies: knock it off with the CAPTCHAs
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Jony Ive imagined the Vision Pro giving you Zoom eyes and sunglasses
/ A newly granted patent has some interesting ideas about how to use an external screen on a head-mounted display. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge A new patent granted to Apple details how the company is thinking of using the Vision Pro’s external display to show what the wearer is looking at inside the device. The patent, which includes Jony Ive as an inventor, details ways an outside screen on a generic head-mounted display could be used to indicate what the wearer is seeing to people around them. While the patent isn’t specifically about the Vi...
Apple Banned Two Apple Watch Models and Hacker Group Rhysida Leaked 1.3 Million Insomniac Games Files in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry saw Hacker Group Rhysida leak 1.3 million files from Sony's Insomniac Games after last week's cyberattack. In the UK, the Supreme Court made a major ruling in the artificial intelligence space, unanimously voting artificial intelligence cannot be listed as an inventor on a patent.On the product side, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 enter their final days – as the two models are banned after a patient dispute with Masimo – and Master & Dynamic enlisted Neurable for the first set of mind-reading headphones.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Hacker Group Rhysida Leaks 1.3 Million Files From Sony's Insomniac GamesRansomware gang Rhysida leaked the 1.67 teraby...
Artist Paula Cruz Collaborates With XPPen and Opens Up About the Joys of Outdoor Creation in Rio de Janeiro’s Vibrant Art Scene
XPPen is debuting its Magic Drawing Pad in January 2024. Coined “a magic studio on the go,” the XPPen Magic Drawing Pad is a professional drawing device innovated to meet the mobile and portable creative needs of modern artists. As digital art grows in popularity, XPPen’s state-of-the-art drawing tablet boasts portable functionality and an arsenal of customizable features that enable hobbyists and professional artists to create whenever and wherever inspiration sparks. In the realm of digital art, not all tablets are equal. The XPPen Magic Drawing Pad is the closest thing to drawing on physical paper, with the added convenience and portability of a smart tablet computer. It features a 12.2-inch display with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings, delivering a satisfying visual and tactil...
Microsoft Shells Out $76 Million USD in Wisconsin Pumpkin Farm Sale
Microsoft is gearing up to build a sprawling data center for its operations and to kick off its plans, has purchased 407 acres of land in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, for $76 million USD, The Milwaukee Business Journal reported first.The property was owned by the Creuziger family and currently encompasses a pumpkin farm and a 9-acre corn maze. Prior to the offer, the land was reportedly valued at $598,400 USD according to a local assessor.The family had previously received an offer from the local government in 2017 for about a third of the recent sale price, the Journal reported. That sale would’ve been in partnership with Foxconn Technology Group but the family ultimately declined the offer.Along with the Creuziger’s land, Microsoft purchased their neighbors' farm for nearly $24 million USD...
Here are over 40 last-minute gifts you can still nab before Christmas
/ If you still haven’t picked up a holiday gift, we’ve come up with dozens of ideas that are just a few clicks away. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Suzanne Tenner / Lucasfilm Ltd. Yes, Christmas is tomorrow — and yes, we know you have yet to buy a gift. We understand that life gets busy, though, and sometimes it feels like the holidays creep up on you out of nowhere. But before you spiral into a full-blown panic attack, take a deep breath. Luckily for y...
