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There’s no such thing as too much local storage. Whether it’s for backup or extra space to store all your stuff, an external SSD is always handy to have on hand. Samsung’s portable SSDs are a go-to for many people, and the latest models with enough storage for most people are on sale for nearly half the price in early Black Friday sales.4TB T9 Portable SSD is down to $300. That’s a $250 discount, and this deal brings the price of external storage devices to near-record lows.samsungSamsung’s T9 portable SSD provides additional external storage at high speeds. You can buy…
MacRumors noticed an unusual feature in the second developer beta of iOS 18.2, indicating that Apple may allow users to upgrade to a paid ChatGPT plan as part of Apple Intelligence. Ta. Siri doesn’t need to use ChatGPT for all tasks, but some users enjoy using the integration for things like power tasks. mcroomersIn the image above, you can see that under “Advanced Features” there is a “Daily Limit” section and it says “Below Limit.” This means users can only use the latest advanced ChatGPT features a few times a day. This is because ChatGPT-4o’s free access using the platform…
November is here, which means Black Friday is right around the corner. But the days in which you had to wait for Black Friday proper to get good deals have long been behind us. The holiday shopping season is effectively the entire month of November now, with early Black Friday deals already popping up across the web (and in some stores). We’re starting to see deep discounts on a bunch of your favorite tech we’ve tested this year, which means you can start crossing things off your to-buy list right now.If you’re waiting for the best of the best deals,…
Meta had plans to build a nuclear-powered AI data center in the United States, and it already knew where it wanted to build the facility. However, according to the Financial Times, the company was forced to cancel the project after a rare species of bee was discovered on land set aside for the project. The company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, was reportedly prepared to sign a deal with an existing nuclear power plant operator to supply emissions-free energy to the plants. He told staff at an all-hands meeting last week that a forced vote was not possible because the honey bee…
If you have an iPhone running iOS 18 and are enrolled in Apple’s developer program, you can now download and install the beta version of iOS 18.2. One of the most useful features included in the experimental OS is the ability to share the location of lost items connected to Apple’s Find My network with third parties. It’s already possible to share an item’s location with people in your contact list, but Apple says this could be useful if you need help from a stranger. For example, if your suitcase is lost, you can send its location to airline staff…
oh! I don’t usually start reviews with an exclamation point, but I’m very impressed with the amazing paper engineering that Matthew Reinhart has constructed in the latest edition of DC Super Heroes: The Ultimate Pop-up Book. As a 32-year-old man with no children, I haven’t spent much time with pop-up books in recent years…and now that I think about it, I really missed out on that opportunity?!?!This amazing pop-up book! will please people of all ages, from excited 6-year-olds to, as I said, average 32-year-old comic book geeks.However, I have to issue a big warning to parents (or anyone, really…)…
Nintendo was looking to eat away financially this year due to declining sales of its aging Switch, but things are going a little worse than expected. After selling fewer consoles than expected over the past two quarters (4.72 million units compared to 6.84 million units last year), the company lowered its console sales forecast from 13.5 million units to 12.5 million units. That’s a significant drop of 1 million units. The company also lowered its sales forecast by 5.2% to 1.28 trillion yen ($8.41 billion), believing that net profit would be at the same level as last year.The company had…
In an exclusive interview with AIPT Comics, acclaimed author Jason Aaron spoke at length about his latest project, Absolute Superman. Known throughout the comics world for his dynamic storytelling, Aaron brings a fresh and bold take on the beloved character of Superman. Reflecting on this new journey and paying homage to the legacy of creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, we offer insight into the themes, character dynamics, and challenges of creating a Superman that resonates with today’s audiences. shared.Courtesy of DC Comics.Aaron had previously written a few articles for Action Comics that featured a darker take on Superman, but…
Following the shocking conclusion of Public Domain #9, it’s time to unpack Public Domain #10, released this week. The main character, Sid, discovers that his wife is cheating on him. Now it’s time to find out how it happened. It’s a flashback issue, a bottle episode detailing the wife’s slow wandering process.Public Domain #10 jumps through multiple years starting in 1988. At the beginning, Sid and his wife Candy are at a Christmas party, and things are already getting awkward. Sid’s pressure from Jerry, a big-name writer, and his job are already taking a toll on his marriage. We already…
It takes more than a good story to sell a manga. As such, publishers/creators often opt for social media blitzkrieg, or the relative “safety” of Kickstarter. But for Kid Maroon, writer Christopher Cantwell and Vault Comics have decided to create this new story about a disgraced creator (Pep Shepard), lost comics, and the meta flourishes that seem to be trending these days. Invented a rich backstory.And there’s no arguing that Kid Maroon’s campaign wasn’t fun. Well, we ourselves were pretty enthusiastic about it, but at the end of the day, if the story isn’t good and doesn’t make sense, no…