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The biggest news and trailers from today’s Nintendo Direct
/ Zelda, Metroid, Pikmin, Advance Wars — it was a busy stream. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>A new look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The wait for the sequel to Breath of the Wild has been tough, but at least we have a new trailer to make things a little easier. The latest is very dramatic. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>Pikmin 4 is coming this summer The event kicked off with the best look yet at Pikmin 4, which — most importantly — will introduce an adorable new “dog-like creature.” We also learned that it’s hitting th...
Nintendo’s first $70 game is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
/ Nintendo joins Sony and Microsoft in making the jump to $70 games.
Chrome’s new update is the first version you can’t run on Windows 7
/ Chrome 110 introduces biometric authentication to autofill passwords on computers and custom default error pages for web apps. 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”>Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge If you’re currently using Google Chrome on an old or outdated PC, then you might want to consider upgrading your hardware. With the public release of Chrome 110 on February 7th, the browser will no longer support Windows 7 or Windows 8 / 8.1 and the lesser-used Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2. This follows Microsoft’s decision to definitively end security updates for Wi...
How to watch the February 2023 Nintendo Direct
/ The stream will be around 40 minutes and will hopefully include updates on Zelda, Metroid, and Pikmin.
The best TVs to buy for the Super Bowl
/ Samsung, LG, Hisense, TCL, and other TV makers are making some truly excellent 4K sets that are more than ready for the big game. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>The best TV for the brightest picture 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: Hisense a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>The go-to OLED TV pick for Super Bowl Sunday a:hov...
Google is still drip-feeding AI into search, Maps, and Translate
/ After Microsoft revealed a ‘copilot’ chat AI experience it’s testing for Bing and Edge, Google mostly focused on AI enhancements boosting ‘visual search’ in Lens and new Translate features.
Microsoft Challenges Google With AI-Powered Bing Search Engine
Microsoft has entered the AI chat. After Google unveiled its AI Chatbot "Bard," Microsoft is challenging its rival with a new update for its Bing and Edge browser that sees both powered by a ChatGPT AI. Microsoft has announced in a blog post that it will begin using AI to create a new way for users to browse the web. The new version of Bing will feature AI-enhanced features. Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella said, "AI will fundamentally change every software category, starting with the largest category of all – search. Today, we're launching Bing and Edge powered by AI copilot and chat, to help people get more from search and the web."According to Microsoft, Bing will be upgraded to be an "AI-powered co-pilot for the web," meaning that the information delivered to users will be i...
Tim Cook Says Apple Consumers Willing to Pay More for Better “iPhone Ultra”
Building on rumors of a new top-of-the-line flagship phone model, Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook noted to investors that consumers are willing to pay for the best possible iPhone they can get during a recent earnings call. Going through the company's holiday results, Cook made a candid remark which could be a precursor to the upcoming direction for Apple.While fielding questions about the rising price of the Apple iPhone and the sustainability of the rising average sales price, Cook noted no issue and that consumers would be happy to spend more for a better product. It is interesting to note that the current top-of-the-line Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max with 1 terabyte storage is currently priced at $1,600 USD."I think people are willing to really stretch to get the best they can afford ...
Microsoft thinks AI can beat Google at search — CEO Satya Nadella explains why
/ AI is coming for your browser, your social media, and your operating system, too. I’m coming to you from Microsoft’s campus in Redmond, where just a few hours ago, Microsoft announced that the next version of the Bing search engine would be powered by OpenAI, the company that makes ChatGPT. There’s also a new version of the Edge web browser with OpenAI chat tech in a window that can help you browse and understand web pages. The in-depth presentation showed how OpenAI running in Bing and Edge could radically increase your productivity. They demo’d it making a travel itinerary, posting to LinkedIn, and rewriting code to work in a different programming language. After the presentation, I was able to get some time with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Nadella has been very bullish on AI. H...
HHW Gaming: ‘MLB The Show 23’ Introduces New Game Mode That Will Celebrate The Negro Leagues
The Negro Leagues and its players are getting the attention it deserves thanks to MLB The Show 23. The post HHW Gaming: ‘MLB The Show 23’ Introduces New Game Mode That Will Celebrate The Negro Leagues appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
How to watch Google’s Live from Paris search and AI event later today
/ Google is divulging big search and AI news in Paris and will be livestreaming it on Wednesday, February 8th, at 8:30AM ET / 5:30AM PT. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>When is Google’s search and AI event? “Google presents: Live from Paris,” the company’s event pertaining to its search engine and new AI technology, is happening on Wednesday, February 8th, at 8:30AM ET / 5:30AM PT.
Tinder’s incognito mode hides your profile from people you don’t like
/ You’ll need a Tinder subscription if you want to browse profiles without showing up in their recommendations, though. 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″>Tinder’s incognito mode (left) and its new blocking feature (right).
