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The 5 Best TV Shows Based on Video Games
Movies based on video games have a reputation for being bad—the likes of Borderlands and Assassin’s Creed make that hard to deny. Rather than wasting time with them, you should instead turn your attention to TV, where there are some genuinely great video game adaptations. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or you’ve never picked up a controller, these shows are…
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Here’s my wild theory about the ‘Severance’ finale based on season 2 episode 9
If you follow “Severance” season 2, you know there is no shortage of “Severance” rumors. That’s partially by design. The Apple TV Plus thriller has crafted an incredible retro-futuristic story centered around a cult of personality that controls the largest company in the world. It begs you to speculate and to think about what’s coming next. I’ve largely stayed away…
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Is Netflix’s Adolescence Based on a True Story?
Netflix has given us several limited series so far, but rarely does any of them match the level of the new limited show Adolescence. It is a story of a family that gets torn apart when 13-year-old Jamie gets accused and arrested for a brutal crime. So, it’s obvious that those who have watched the four-part crime miniseries want to…
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iPhone SE 4 could be based on a much newer iPhone than expected — and have a different name
A recent post on social media has made some interesting claims about the upcoming iPhone SE 4, which is expected to be announced later today. We’re covering the announcement as it happens on our iPhone SE 4 live blog looking at all the last-minute rumors and leaks ahead of Apple’s big launch. The rumor mill has done a good job at assuring…
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What Is a Host Based Firewall and Is it Secure Enough?
A host-based firewall is installed and run on a single device, like a laptop, cell phone, or server. These firewalls are tailored to individual devices so they can monitor and control its specific traffic — as opposed to network-based firewalls, which protect an entire network of devices. Most consumer devices come with host-based firewalls pre-installed. If you use an HP…
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Niantic is building a ‘geospatial’ AI model based on Pokémon Go player data
Niantic has announced that it’s building a new “Large Geospatial Model” (LGM) that combines millions of scans taken from the smartphones of players of Pokémon Go and other Niantic products. This AI model could allow computers and robots to understand and interact with the world in new ways, the company said in a blog post spotted by Garbage Day. The…
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Samsung smart glasses could be in the works based on new XR headset patent
Samsung was supposed to launch an XR headset before the end of 2024, but Samsung has already confirmed that it’s been delayed to 2025. It’s a device that has reportedly seen a number of pivots from what Samsung initially announced a year ago. The crew over at 91Mobiles recently spotted a patent filing for the design of the headset in…
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How to Change What Your iPhone Action Button Does Based on the Time
Key Takeaways Customize the iPhone Action Button with a custom shortcut for versatile actions based on the time of day. Extract the time from the current date then use the “If” action in Shortcuts to set up the Action Button to perform actions like Silent Mode or control your Apple TV. Assign your created shortcut to the Action Button to…
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How to Change Your Action Button Based on Focus Mode
Key Takeaways Use custom shortcuts to make your iPhone’s Action Button perform different actions based on the current Focus mode. Create an “If Focus Mode is X” shortcut using the “If” action to trigger different actions based on the Focus mode your in. Set your custom shortcut to the Action button in Settings to automate actions based on the current…
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6 Best Electric Ranges to Buy Now, Based on Our Extensive Tests
This article focuses exclusively on electric smoothtop ranges, which can be installed in any house with a 220-volt electric line. They’re easier to clean than coil tops, and compared with induction ranges, electric smoothtop ranges are typically cheaper and will work with any kind of cookware. As with all electric ranges, whether induction or not, smoothtops may be eligible for…
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