[ad_1] Options for foldable phones are expanding in the U.S. for the first time this summer, but this type of phone has been available overseas for several years now. Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone brand, has been carrying the torch for some time. The Android phone maker revealed the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Tuesday, and it’s … Read more
[ad_1] Image: vfhnb12 (Shutterstock) Sorry gamers, Xbox says you need to behave. Starting today, Xbox will be cracking down on its Community Standards by rolling out an eight-strike policy that should help curb abusive behavior while educating players about their own rap sheet. Gizmodo Back to School 2023 Tech Guide A blog post from Xbox … Read more
[ad_1] The road to unionization in the VFX and animation industries has been long and difficult. There’s a predatory bidding system, studios that take advantage of contracts, and a massive base of freelancers who need to work. Disney and Marvel in particular have benefitted from a lack of unionization in VFX—something that could soon change, … Read more
[ad_1] AYN has been ever-so-slowly unveiling more details about its upcoming Odin 2 handheld console for the past several weeks. Now, the company shared specs for its upcoming Steam Deck competitor, including storage, processor, and, most importantly, its competitive price: $299. On Monday, AYN revealed the Odin 2 will be another Android-based handheld console running … Read more
[ad_1] Image: Pixar On paper, Elemental is a classic opposites-attract tale, in the most literal sense: the two main characters are the personification of fire and water. But when it came to animating the pair, the creative team behind Disney and Pixar’s box-office hit faced unique challenges—one of which being, how do you craft a … Read more
[ad_1] Nebraska Republican Congressman Don Bacon says his emails were hacked as part of a suspected Chinese espionage campaign exploiting a “vulnerability” in Microsoft software. The China-skeptical representative believes his hawkish views towards the Chinese Communist Party and public support for Taiwan made him a prime target for the attack, which occurred around the same … Read more
[ad_1] “Free Speech Absolutist” Elon Musk appears to have hit a new low by standing in the way of website traffic flowing from X, formerly known as Twitter, to websites he doesn’t like. The social media app targeted news sites including The New York Times and Reuters as well as competing social media platforms such as … Read more
[ad_1] People picket outside of Paramount Pictures studios during the Hollywood writers strike on May 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: David McNew (Getty Images) It’s been over 100 days now that Writers Guild of America members have been striking for a fair contract in Hollywood—and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is … Read more
[ad_1] Screenshot: Larian Studios D&D characters recover everything from spell slots for caster classes to ability charges and other limited skills for martial classes, as well as hit points, during rest periods. In the TTRPG, this also narratively acts as the passage of time—long rests are usually overnight chances for a party to eat, sleep, … Read more
[ad_1] Image: RSVLTS With Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s Mandalorian universe expanding in Ahsoka, the fandom style experts over at RSVLTS have released a new drop just in time for the new series’ premiere. Designs span across the galaxy, of course, whether you’re an original Star Wars trilogy or prequel-era aficionado too. These end of summer looks … Read more