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Immortals Fenyx Rising Could Be Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Month

Gaming, News

According to an image leaked on the Xbox Game Pass app, it seems like Immortals Fenyx Rising may also be added to the Xbox Game Pass catalog soon, with yet another Ubisoft game available for Xbox subscribers. Check out when this game will be available to the Microsoft subscription service below. Immortals Fenyx Rising Coming To Xbox Game Pass This Month Similar to PS Plus, a relatively large number of Ubisoft games have recently been heading to Xbox Game Pass. In the past few weeks alone, we’ve seen games like For Honor, Assassin’s Creed Origins, Ghost Recon Wildlands, and Watch Dogs 2. And there’s another to join this month. The Xbox Game Pass app leaked early that the game Immortals Fenyx Rising, which was originally released in 2020, will be added to the subscription servi...

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Acura shows off a Precision EV concept inspired by Italian power boats

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Honda's Acura division has pulled back the curtain on a sleek Precision EV concept at Monterey Car Week. Acura took inspiration from Italian power boats for the design, which it says shows "a future vision of electrified vehicles with distinct manual and full driving automation experiences." The Prologue, which will be Honda's first electric SUV, is scheduled to arrive in 2024 and will use this design language. The concept has a front end that fully lights up and 23-inch wheels, along with an exterior design that's intended to convey Acura's emphasis on performance. The brand says it has "a wide, athletic stance, expressive silhouette and sharp character lines dressed in eye-catching Double Apex Blue with a matte finish." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INgxOYc2hCw As for the i...

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Dozens of Facebook contractors lost their jobs after an algorithm reportedly chose them ‘at random’

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Meta has been slashing spending and hiring plans. A firm contracted by Meta recently told dozens of its workers that their work for Facebook “was soon being taken away,” according to a new report from Insider. The cuts affect about 60 employees of Accenture, a firm that oversees teams of Facebook moderators and other contractors. The reasons for the cuts are unclear as workers were not given an explanation for the changes. According to Insider, workers were informed of the news during a hastily scheduled video call during which nameless Accenture representatives told the contractors they had been selected “at random” via an algorithm. Facebook declined to comment to Insider and an Accenture rep denied that “layoff actions” had taken place. Affected workers wer...

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The Next iPad and iPad Pro Could Bring Plenty of Upgrades

Computing, News, Tablet, Tech

It may be a good idea to hold off on buying an iPad right now, as we expect new models from Apple later this year. Apple recently upgraded its back-to-school targeted MacBook Air with a new M2 chip and a better camera and display. Apple's iPad lineup, however, is still due for a 2022 upgrade. The midrange iPad Air got an M1 chip back in the spring, but the entry-level iPad and the iPad Pro are in a holding pattern until the fall. Apple is expected to have product launch events in September and October, similar to previous years. The iPhone 14 and Apple Watch 8 could be unveiled in September, while the iPads might be saved for October, alongside an update to iPadOS 16. If you've been waiting for new iPad models, here's what to expect. The iPad Mini and iPad Air have a new des...

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How to Play As Master Hand in Smash Bros. Melee

Gaming, HowTo

The rumors you heard in 2001 are true: You can play as Master Hand. Since its release in 2001, Super Smash Bros. Melee has had the same static, classic roster of 26 iconic Nintendo characters. If you’re a Melee fan, you likely know the list by heart. Little did we know, however, that the roster really includes an extra iconic member of the Nintendo family: none other than Master Hand himself. Master Hand, for the uninitiated, serves as the main Smash Bros. nemesis. While there’s certainly no consistent storyline among all five main games, Master Hand has been there from the beginning: He is the final boss in the 1P Game in the original Smash Bros., as well as Classic Mode in Melee, Brawl, Smash Bros. 4, as well as parts of Ultimate. He also plays a big ...

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The One Thing You Should Check Before Opening Any App File

Computing, HowTo, Tech

PC malware hides out in the open, but you can see through its tricks. It’s easy to assume the files we download and install to our computers are exactly what they say they are. After all, an app with a high quality icon and a correct name to match looks legit: Why wouldn’t it be? Malware—and malware developers—thrive under these assumptions, since the goal is for you to open these malicious programs without question. Luckily, there’s an easy way to know the type of any given app, program, or file on your Mac or PC—it’s just not enabled by default. There’s a setting baked into both macOS and Windows that will reveal the file extension for any file on your computer next to its name. Instead of Final Cut Pro, you see Final Cut Pro.app: Instead of Elden Ring, you see Elden Rin...

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Should You Upgrade From Your 1080p PC Monitor to 1440p?

Computing, Featued, Windows

1440p offers better detail than 1080p, but the benefits aren't universal. We’re rapidly reaching the point where 1080p PC gaming is considered “outdated,” and many players are looking to upgrade. Most people likely assume 4K is the natural next step; that was the upgrade path for most TV owners, after all. However, 4K monitors are more expensive and harder to come by than 4K TVs, so many PC builders opt for 1440p displays instead. What is 1440p? 1440p resolution (also referred to as 2K resolution or QHD) is 2560 x 1440 pixels, which is twice as many pixels as 1080p displays and about half as many pixels as a 4K display. That might make 1440p sound like a stop-gap, but considering 1440p displays usually run smaller than 4K monitors and you typically sit closer to a monitor than a ...

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Delete These 35 Malware Apps on Your Android

Android, HowTo

These 35 malicious Android apps hide their identity on your phone. While official app stores are the safest way to find and download new software on your smartphone, they aren’t without faults. The Google Play Store has protections in place to weed out malicious apps, but occasionally, some manage to sneak through undetected. Thirty-five such apps were just discovered hiding on the Play Store: If you downloaded any of them on your Android device, delete them now. Cybersecurity technology company Bitdefender issued a report on Wednesday, Aug. 17, identifying a fresh batch of 35 malicious apps on the Play Store. These apps are aggressive in their deception—they trick users into downloading them, each masquerading as an app the average Android user might enjoy using. However,...

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How to Recover a Microsoft Office File You Forgot to Save

HowTo, Windows

Auto-save isn't the only fail-safe to recover a deleted file. You’re working diligently on an Excel spreadsheet, making sure all the figures are accurate and everything looks great. You’re a machine: There’s nothing that can stop you from acing this task and impressing your boss. Except, however, for a power outage that shuts your PC down before you had a chance to save. Now you either have to start all over, or quit your job and never look back. Not so fast: While not saving your work is a bit dangerous, losing such a document isn’t a death sentence. If you accidentally closed out of an Office document without saving for any reason, you don’t need to worry about starting from scratch. There’s an easy way to get the file back, using a recovery tool built rig...

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Google Docs update brings a productivity powerhouse feature

Computing, HowTo, News

Google’s latest Workspace update allows you to assign Google Task checklist items to yourself or to a colleague in Google Docs, Google announced on Wednesday via its Workspace blog. This is an an easier way of assigning Tasks as it allows you to see all edits and updates within Google Docs. Similarly, users can refer back to Tasks to see the changes made in that application. The roll out began Wednesday, August 17, but is gradual and might not hit domains until up to 15 days after release. There are other domains that are not scheduled to receive the update until August 31. They will also have a gradual 15-day rollout. The update will be available to all Google Workspace customers, legacy G Suite Basic users, and Business customers. Notably, it is not available to u...