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Valve’s next mystery gadget may be imminent
/ The “RC-V1V-1030” just passed radio certification in South Korea 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 We know for a fact that Valve’s hardware ambitions didn’t end with the Steam Deck. Over the past two years, Valve has suggested it would like to see a standalone VR headset, a new Steam Controller, and a Steam Deck revision with better battery life and screen. Now, Valve may be actually getting ready to ship at least one of its hardware ideas. South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency has certified a “low power wireless device” from Valve with the...
X’s new terms of service insist that tweets are now posts
Twitter – X/ Tech / When the new terms take effect on September 29th, retweets become reposts, Twitter is now X, and so on.
The Lotus Emeya is the latest electric hypercar to join the “under 3 second” club
/ Quick acceleration, ultra-fast charging, and a sick spoiler may help this EV compete with the Audis and Porsches of the world. 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: Lotus Lotus revealed the 2024 Emeya electric hypercar, a four-door sedan with nearly 1,000 horsepower and a burning desire to reach 60mph in under three seconds. Lotus claims that the Grand Tourer “is one of the fastest GTs in the world” — but we’ll need to see some unbiased testing first before we agree to that hyperbole. Still, the Emeya seems fast, with a top speed of 155mph and a zero to 60mph time in 2.8 second...
New Castlevania: Nocturne trailer is all about Bloodlines
/ Out officially on Netflix on September 28th, Castlevania: Nocturne will also get an early premiere on September 27th during Netflix’s first-ever Drop 01 event broadcast on Twitch. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Netflix has just released a new trailer for Castlevania: Nocturne, and it’s all about the Bloodlines. The new trailer features more of Richter Belmont (Edward Bluemel), the new scion of the Belmont house, as he does what his family does best: kill vampires. Nocturne is set during the French Revolution as a new vampire cult rises around a so-called vampire Messiah, Erzsebet Báthory (Franka Potente), who has pledged to do her bloody, bitey bidding. To stop her, Richter will need the help of hi...
Microsoft is the first customer for the Biden administration’s carbon removal hubs
/ Microsoft struck a deal with the startup Heirloom, which is building one of the first hubs for CO2-sucking industrial plants in the US. 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: Heirloom Microsoft is helping to fund one of the US’s first hubs for pulling planet-heating carbon dioxide out of the air. It struck a deal with California-based startup Heirloom, which says it will capture up to 315,000 metric tons of CO2 for Microsoft over the next decade or so. The pa...
‘UFC 5’ Looks Better Than Ever Thanks To EA’s Frostbite Engine
UFC 5 is coming and is aiming to be EA Sports' best combat sports video game since Fight Night Champion.
Companies aren’t showing whether their environmental promises have any impact
/ Many of the world’s biggest companies say they’re restoring ecosystems but haven’t been transparent about what the outcome has been. 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″>Oak saplings grow in tree guards in Montmorency Forest in France on Thursday, September 17th, 2020.
Sony’s ILX-LR1 Is a Nearly $3K USD Tiny Camera Built for Drones
Sony has engineered a camera small enough to ride on a drone as it zips around the sky. The Sony ILX-LR1 is a lightweight, E-mount camera specifically made for “industrial use” applications.As to what exactly this means, the company is describing the ILX-LR1 as the perfect piece of hardware for “inspection, investigation, surveying and mapping by drone.” The camera offers continuous shooting availability while in the air, snapping at a rate of three frames per second.To meet the various needs of photographers, videographers and drone enthusiasts, it’s compatible with different E-mount lenses to go along with its 35mm full-frame image sensor. Sony also has its own program that allows users to remotely access camera functionality.The body of the camera features screw holes to mount it, so us...
Samsung Unfolds a Story of Artistic Inspiration with Illustrator Nourie Flayhan
For its latest campaign, Samsung profiles renowned illustrator Nourie Flayhan. Drawing parallels with the innovative qualities of the Galaxy Z Flip5, the episode taps into her story, exploring how she has taken her artwork from grassroots to globally recognized. Citing references that go back to her childhood – from books to animations – Flayhan’s artistic style plays with dream-like aesthetics that consider real-life sights and settings. Though her drawings have stayed true to her style throughout her career, the artist aims to approach each piece by looking for a new subject – allowing her to keep “learning and discovering.”The campaign follows Flayhan as she searches for new sources of inspiration. Influenced by the sleek and elegant aesthetics of the Galaxy Z Flip5, the artist reflects...
Elon Musk’s involvement in the war in Ukraine is confounding, even to him
/ Starlink was supposed to be for ‘Netflix and chill,’ Walter Isaacson says. 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″>The man who’s ruled by Twitter.
Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Shown To Developers At Gamescom
The Nintendo Switch 2 is currently the white whale of the gaming industry, and reportedly, a bunch of Captain Ahabs (devs) got to see it at Gamescom.
Sony Unveils the Alpha 7C II and Alpha 7C R: Two Compact Full-Frame Cameras
Sony has unveiled two new compact full-frame cameras, the Alpha 7C II and Alpha 7C R, alongside the launch of a new wide-angle G-master lens.The Alpha 7C II comes with a 33.0 effective megapixel sensor, which Sony says is ideal for a diverse set of shooting scenarios, from travel to street photography. Its compact and lightweight design makes it 22 percent lighter and 45 percent less voluminous than the Alpha 7 IV.On the other hand, the Alpha 7C R boasts an impressive 61.0 effective megapixel sensor, offering high-resolution image captures reminiscent of the Alpha 7R V. Sony shares that this model is designed for those looking to capture high-quality shots in various settings, including portraits, wildlife and landscapes.Both models utilize AI-processing units and BIONZ XR processors, simi...
