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The Internet Archive is one of the best on the web, so it’s great to see the repository up and running again after the recent DDoS attack. However, it hosts more than just old versions of web pages. It hosts tons of videos (eternally grateful to whoever uploaded the awesome Lucha Underground in its entirety), software, text, audio recordings, and games. On the latter front, there have been two notable additions, likely courtesy of Epic Games, in the form of Unreal and Unreal Championship.You can now freely download Arena Shooter disc images from the Internet Archive via direct links to…
Elon Musk’s X is suing California over a new law aimed at preventing the spread of AI-generated election misinformation. Bloomberg reported that X filed a lawsuit in Sacramento federal court against AB 2655, also known as the Protecting Democracies from Deepfake Fraud Act of 2024.California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on September 17th that creates liability standards for the use of false political speech fabricated by AI programs in the run-up to elections. The law prohibits distributing “substantially deceptive audio or visual media of a candidate within 60 days of an election in which the candidate appears in a…
As competition between Bluesky and Threads intensifies, Meta is adding a new feature to Threads that Bluesky users will be familiar with: custom feeds. The Meta-owned service has begun testing a feature that allows users to pin topic-based feeds to the app’s home screen.This change will provide people with additional feeds beyond the algorithm’s “for you” and “following feeds,” which will remain the default view. Users can add a custom feed by searching for a keyword such as “skincare,” then tapping the “…” menu and selecting “Create new feed.” These feeds can be further customized by adding specific profiles of…
We’re still about two weeks away from the actual Black Friday, but sales related to it are starting to snowball. Solo Stove has canceled its own Black Friday sale, offering deep discounts on fire pit bundles.The most notable deal here is the Bonfire Backyard Bundle, reduced from $580 to $400. That’s a savings of $180. This combo pack includes the popular Bonfire smokeless fire pit and a range of related accessories. Bundle includes removable ash plate, lid, carrying case, stand, outdoor shelter, and more.solo stove This combo pack includes a fire pit and lots of useful accessories. $400 for solo…
After a highly anticipated debut issue, Masters of the Universe/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles of Grayskull #2 is finally in stores. Will the adrenaline rush of meeting He-Man and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles last? yes. Does it maintain plot momentum? In a sense. Turtles of Graykull #1 had a seemingly straightforward plot in which the Turtles were taken to Graykull to stop an unholy alliance between Krang, Shredder, and Skeletor, but this issue has a strange twist. Best of all, time travel is added to the mix.I’m not saying time travel is a bad element. I’ve read a lot…
Amazon is slashing prices on many of its products for Black Friday, including streaming devices. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is currently marked down from $60 to $33, a 45% discount and a new all-time low. This device is Amazon’s most powerful streaming stick, supporting a 4K Ultra HD display, and features an enhanced Alexa voice remote and Wi-Fi 6E support. Of course, you can also use it to access Amazon Prime Video, as well as Netflix, Disney+, and all your favorite streamers.The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a good option for streaming, but we also use…
Nintendo just announced a variety of Black Friday promotions that will run from November 24th to November 30th. This also includes very rare discounts on first-party Switch titles. This sale is available at popular retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. These discounts are for physical copies of the game, so the Nintendo eShop is not involved.Perhaps the highlight of Black Friday is the $20 discount on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The game normally costs $70, but this brings the price down to $50. This game is truly amazing, building on all the great elements first…
If you know me well, you know that I love Capcom fighting games and their various wacky cast members and backstories. Team Darkstalkers takes its name from Capcom’s insane horror-themed fighting title, but it features as many Street Fighter characters as it does from more overtly monster-based games. The plot concerns the Shadow Lady Jedha, who threatens both the “real” world and the demonic hell dimension, requiring a number of Darkstalkers and Street Fighters to team up and risk their efforts to ally with the heroes. We collect rare characters who form a team. Considering it’s based on the story…
Apple’s latest M4-powered MacBook Pro is a very capable laptop. The screen is great, and we gave it a score of 92 in our review. The display is brighter this time around, reaching 1,000 nits for SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) content and 1,600 nits for HDR material. But there’s another aspect of this screen that Apple has remained mysteriously silent on.As display expert Ross Young pointed out, Apple used quantum dot (QD) film in the display instead of red KSF phosphor film. “Previously, Apple adopted the KSF solution due to improved efficiency and lack of cadmium (Cd), but the latest…
The Black Friday elves are all smiles today. The Xbox Holiday Sale is officially live, and there are actually some goodies to choose from. Since this is a digital sale, it’s the perfect time to fill your backlog, especially if your Xbox doesn’t have a disc drive.Perhaps the most notable deal here concerns Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The sale price is $10, which is a huge 75% discount. This collection includes Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4. This adds up to 45 campaign missions and over 100 multiplayer maps. Much of this content…