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This week, Marvel Comics’ run of Star Wars in the post-Empire Strikes Back era comes to a close with Star Wars #50. This epic oversized issue touches on multiple eras, takes advantage of one of Marvel Comics’ coolest locations, and features all the classic characters in a story that could easily be adapted into a movie. It’s a fantastic send-off from Charles Soule and Madivek Musabekov.Star Wars #50 begins with Luke Skywalker entering Ben Solo’s hut in the Jedi Temple. Luke tries to teach Ben a lesson by telling him about an adventure he had while Han Solo was frozen…
After a brief hiatus from the DC Universe, acclaimed writer Scott Snyder returns with a bold new vision for Batman. Snyder, alongside artist Nick Dragotta, makes his comeback with the highly-anticipated Absolute Batman. A vital part of DC’s ambitious “All In” initiative, this dynamic duo is set to redefine the Caped Crusader in ways we’ve never seen before.In this exclusive interview, Snyder and Dragotta discuss their dynamic collaboration, offering insight into the creative process behind reimagining Batman for DC’s Absolute line. The duo explores what makes this new iteration of the Dark Knight so unique while embracing horror, sci-fi, and…
The opening story of the latest volume of Saladin Ahmed’s Daredevil continues in Volume 2 of the trade paperback collection, as does the latest issue of the same series. This massive collection includes issues 6 through 10, as well as the recently released Giant-Size Daredevil issue. It’s an exciting story, but this trade is only part of the story, so be sure to pick up Saladin Ahmed’s Daredevil Volume 1: Hell Breaks Free as the first part. Let’s dive into this collection.Daredevil #6 (9/10) – Saladin Ahmed and Aaron Kuder really show off their talents in how they present the…
The Fantastic Four, under the supervision of writer Ryan North, have been on many scientific adventures, but somehow they never feel repetitive. Science is a vast area to explore, whether it’s hypotheses that scientists aren’t sure about or actual occurrences like the Oh My God particle. This week in Fantastic Four #25, they head to a new alien world that may have connections to the ancient planet.Basically, if you’re interested in science and the vastness of the universe, you’ll love the Fantastic Four. This is the case in Fantastic Four #25, which cleverly ties into Doctor Doom’s current predicament and…
According to Reuters, Americans used more wireless data than ever before last year, with more than 100 trillion megabytes used through 2023. This record figure represents a 36% increase over 2022, or 26 trillion megabytes, according to industry research. The number of wireless connections is also set to grow to 558 million in 2023, a 6% increase over 2022.Interestingly, these increases were driven more by new advances than traditional means: Americans spent roughly 100 billion fewer minutes talking on the phone than they did last year, while texting remained about the same. Instead, technologies like drones, space missions, self-driving cars,…
During a government inquiry into AI deployment in Australia, Meta’s global privacy director Melinda Claybaugh was asked if the company was collecting Australians’ data to train its generative AI technology. According to ABC News, Claybaugh initially denied the allegations, but when pressed, she eventually admitted that Meta scrapes all photos and text from Facebook and Instagram posts going back to 2007, unless the user has set the post to private. Additionally, the company also acknowledged that it does not offer Australian users the same opt-out option as its EU users.Claybaugh said Meta does not scrape the accounts of users under…
2024 might just be Google’s year – for its Pixel-branded hardware, at least. After impressing us with the Pixel 9 phones, the company is ready to release the Pixel Watch 3. Spoiler alert: It continues the trend of this year’s Pixel hardware feeling more mature and ready to take on the competition than ever. With the introduction of a new larger size and serious battery life improvements, the Pixel Watch 3 feels like a smartwatch worthy of the Fitbit and Google partnership. There are still some quirks the company has to iron out, but for now, the Pixel Watch 3…
As the world changes, so do console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old and it’s time for a refresh. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating for years, but they’re really heating up now. A sequel to Nintendo’s most successful home console in history is on the way, and it’s probably coming soon.Will this be a true sequel to the Switch, with updated specs while maintaining the same hybrid functionality, or will Nintendo come up with a weird name? Maybe it’ll be called Switch 2, or something like Super Switch or New Nintendo Switch? With…
Are you looking for a fresh way to enjoy your favorite shows, movies or even games? If the answer is yes, then a projector might be the perfect solution. Whether you want to turn your living room into a home theater or bring your entertainment outdoors for movie nights, finding the best projector to replace your TV can completely transform how you watch. With their ability to deliver massive screen sizes, projectors are great for creating that immersive, cinema-like experience at home or in the yard.Modern projectors come packed with features like auto focus, making setup a breeze and ensuring…
The Peak Design iPhone Tripod has a sturdy, stylish aluminium frame that folds down to the size of a credit card. The tripod legs even have small hex keys built into them for tightening when needed, and the build and quality are well worth the premium price. The sturdy micro ball head lets you adjust the angle of your iPhone when in tripod mode, plus it attaches securely to your phone with magnets in both vertical and horizontal orientations, making it a great stand for your phone even when you’re not taking videos or photos. You also don’t need to…