Author: matthewephotography@yahoo.com

You can now upload YouTube videos and audio files to NotebookLM, an AI-powered summarization tool for education and research. With this update, Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro-powered virtual assistant can now handle Google Docs, PDFs, text files, Google Slides, YouTube video URLs, audio files, and web pages. This expands NotebookLM’s potential sources to include lecture recordings, informative YouTube content, and group discussions. Google claims that all information uploaded to NoteBookLM is securely stored and not used to train its AI.Google released Virtual Research Assistant in the summer of 2023 and upgraded it to run on Gemini 1.5 Pro in June of…

Tons of great horror comics and movies tackle big themes like race, class, commercialism, and whether we’re ever truly alone in the universe. But what about a title that explores the most terrifying prospect of them all: turning 30? If you haven’t been scared away by it yet, you might want to find out more about The Night Never Ends.Written and illustrated by Steve Tewson, The Night Never Ends follows a group of friends as they celebrate their beloved friend Kate’s 30th birthday. But instead of choosing a nice evening at a local seafood restaurant, the group organizes a séance…

Dynamite has announced that a new supersized winter special, The Powerpuff Girls: Winter Snowdown Showdown, will be released in December 2024. The one-shot stars Daniel Kibblesmith and artist Carlo Sid Lauro.”‘The Powerpuff Girls’ is not only one of my favorite shows, it’s one of the greatest ideas in the history of fiction,” said author Daniel Kibblesmith. “I also love the holidays and love to joke about them (people notice and give me holiday challenges), so I love the comedy and action of the classic Powerpuff Girls. Fans, kids and their parents, and lovers of sentimental animated Christmas specials should check…

It looks like Marvel will be adding yet another reformed supervillain to Gerry Duggan and Danny Kim’s West Coast Avengers storyline. Reformed super-henchman villain Chad Braxton, aka Blue Bolt, will make his first appearance in West Coast Avengers #1, emerging as the world’s biggest jerk to the superhero team and the shady, possibly unreformed Ultron. “The Avengers have encountered a lot of rough guests over the years. Even Deadpool and Wolverine have been with the Avengers at various points. But the Avengers have never encountered anyone as bad as Blue Bolt,” Duggan said. “He’s mean, self-centered, narcissistic, and he’s only…

Jerry Duggan and Danny Kim’s West Coast Avengers will feature Blue Bolt, a former villain seeking redemption!Regarding the unique role that Blue Bolt plays within the team, Duggan said, “The Avengers have seen a lot of rough customers over the years. Hell, even Deadpool and Wolverine were Avengers at various points. But the Avengers… I’ve never seen a bigger @$!&^% than Blue Bolt. He’s mean, self-centered, and narcissistic, and he’s only joining the West Coast team of Avengers to shorten his sentence. Wait until you find out what you’re in jail for.”So who is Blue Bolt?Chad Braxton, aka Blue Bolt,…

The iPhone 16 is available now, but these devices are expensive. Investing in a case is never a bad idea, and Apple offers some solid products. The company’s silicone MagSafe iPhone 16 case is on sale for $42, a 14% discount, via Amazon.It comes in eight colorways, matching the hue of the phone itself. As mentioned earlier, these cases are made by Apple specifically for the iPhone 16, so the fit is perfect. It’s made from recycled silicone and has a microfiber lining on the inside for extra protection.appleThis is a MagSafe case. In other words, wireless charging is possible…

If you’re still undecided about buying the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, there’s an attractive offer: buy the earbuds on Amazon and get a free $30 gift card.Unfortunately, there’s no discount on the earbuds themselves, which remain priced at $229 — not that shocking considering they just came out — but at least you get a $30 gift card to spend on whatever you like on Amazon.GoogleWe haven’t found many official discounts on the latest Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 yet, but you can get a free $30 Amazon gift card. $229 on AmazonIn our review of the Google Pixel…

Original release date: September 20, 2024 | Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Screen size: 6.3 inches | Features: A18 Pro chip, always-on 120Hz ProMotion display, USB-C port (USB 3), Titanium frame, camera control buttons, action buttons, 25W MagSafe charging | Camera: 48MP wide, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x telephoto, 12MP front | Color options: Natural Titanium, Desert, White, Black | Dimensions: 5.89 x 2.81 x 0.32 inches | Weight: 7.03 oz Read our full review of iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max The iPhone 16 Pro is the iPhone we recommend for most people. Sure, the starting…

When he took over with issue #1,062 in July 2022, Ram V was on the verge of transforming Detective Comics into a “gothic opera,” and in the process, thanks to his efforts and the work of artists such as Guillem March, Riccardo Federici, and Ivan Reis (among many others), Detective Comics reached a recent high point in both story and overall artistry. But all good things must come to an end, and Ram V is gone with the recently released Detective Comics issue #1,089.But who will follow such a bold performance? How about Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin? They’ll officially…

DC Comics has released their full solicitations information for titles scheduled to ship in December 2024. Among DC‘s offerings for the month are a number of new All In launches, including Ram V and Evan Cagle‘s The New Gods, Al Ewing and Steve Lieber‘s Metamorpho, The Element Man, and Christopher Cantwell and Sean Izaakse‘s Challengers of the Unknown. All that and much more ahead in the full DC Comics December 2024 solicitations. Check out all the information and cover images below. (Click images to enlarge) JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #2Written by MARK WAIDArt and cover by DAN MORAVariant covers by SIMONE…