Unredacted documents submitted and made publicly available to view as part of the ongoingMicrosoft vs. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) trialjust led to what may be the biggest leak in video game history. A flood of files have revealed deep secrets about Xbox’s upcoming plans for the bulk of the decade, giving us unprecedented insight into what’s on the horizon for the gaming giant. That includes information on upcoming hardware refreshes, next-gen consoles, and unannounced Bethesda titles, as well as a further peek into Microsoft’s acquisition ambitions....

AMD has already made a big splash at this year’s CES, with heaps of new product announcements, impending launches, and teases of what we can expect later in the year. If you missed the big keynote address or just want a quick recap of everything AMD announced at CES 2020, here’s our roundup of all the things that got us excited about team red in 2020. Ryzen 4000 mobile CPUs Just as AMD’sRyzen 3000 Zen 2 desktop CPUspulled the rug out from under Intel’s dominance in gaming, Zen 2 on mobile with new Ryzen 4000 CPUs are expected to do the same to laptops....

Everything we know about the Harry Potter TV show on HBO HBO is sending audiences back to the world of witchcraft and wizardry with a new Harry Potter TV show, with a completely new cast and plans to adapt all seven books. There’s no denying that even now, there’s still a market for a series set inHarry Potter. Some fans have been calling for anew TV showsince the last of theHarry Potter movies(Deathly Hallows Part 2) released in 2011, and now, their wish is being granted....

From 2005 to 2017, we had a new Forza Motorsport game every two years. The racing series almost became a running gag during Xbox’s E3 press conferences, as players could always expect an annual segment on the next installment. But with a six-year break following the release ofForza Motorsport 7, Turn 10 Studios finally had an opportunity to do something bold with the series’ next release, this fall’sForza Motorsport. So it tore down the car and rebuilt it from scratch instead of giving it another tune-up....

A still from the video released by Ariane Group visualizing a future launch vehicle.Ariane Group The French space agency CNES, working with European aerospace company Ariane Group, has unveiled a plan to create an “acceleration platform” called ArianeWords, which will begin with a first stage rocket that is reusable for multiple launches. The first stage rocket, called Themis, will launch vertically and land nearby the launch site, allowing the reuse of the engine, which should make launches considerably cheaper to implement....

As materials go, spider silk is pretty darn interesting. With its combination of tensile strength, toughness, and ductility, it’s one of nature’s most impressive inventions. It’s incredibly versatile, too. We might be used to spider silk being employed by, well, spiders to trap prey, line nests, or create alarm lines, but there are plenty of applications in the human-sized world, too. These includelightweight bulletproof shields,ultrathin medical sutures, high-strength safety belts, and plenty more....

For all the advances we’ve made when it comes to desktop and laptop technology, we still haven’t fully mastered the art of printing. But now, we may finally be nearing a solution. It’s all thanks to the latest Chrome OS —version 59, which has now reached the Stable release channel, has a new “Native Printing” feature, which is to say that it can directly connect to all compatible printers within your network....

Summary Former Superman actor Henry Cavill suits up asCaptain Britainin theMarvel Cinematic Universethrough new art. After playing the Man of Steel in the DCEU, it remains to be seen whether or not the comic book and superhero genre is something Cavill will revisit in the future. As he is officially finished with DC, many have been wanting to see Cavill make his move over tothe MCU movie timeline. One character who continues to be suggested for Cavill in the MCU is Captain Britain, who has existed in the Marvel canon since 1976....

The Conjuringmovies had to have an impressive level of fright to expand into a multi-billion, multi-series franchise the way it has. The franchise’s main series, consisting ofThe Conjuring(2013),The Conjuring 2(2016), andThe Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It(2021), found an incredible groove with audiences documenting the supernaturalcases of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. From the initialThe Conjuring, a franchise was born, burgeoning into the aforementioned main series and theAnnabelleandThe Nunseries, which served essentially as backstories to the eerie entities the Warrens face within their investigations....

Apex Legendsuses a variety of in-game currencies to facilitate character unlocks and customization options. Crafting Metals and Apex Coins might be the most popular forms of currency, but Legend Tokens are arguably just as important. They’re not easy to come by, yet they offer some significant benefits and are worth chasing down. Here’s how to get Legend Tokens inApex Legends, the fastest ways to farm them, and what they can be used to purchase....

InMarvel Rivals, achieving mastery transcends merely selecting the ideal hero or perfecting team synergy—your settings can significantly influence your performance. Featuring more than 30 legendarycharacters, including fan favorites such as Spider-Man and Iron Man, the action unfolds in frenetic 6v6 skirmishes where every split second is crucial. Tweaking graphics settings, like dialing down shadow detail or activating NVIDIA DLSS, can significantly enhance frames per second (FPS), resulting in a smoother gaming experience that provides players with a crucial competitive advantage....

“Why you may trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Lightweight laptopsusually come with compromises. Clunky performance and flimsy build quality are common. HP’s new Pavilion Aero 13 attempts to resolve those misconceptions. Despite being just 2.18 pounds (and technically categorized as abudget laptop), the HP Pavilion Aero 13 is a fast, well-made, and surprisingly premium little laptop....

For almost a decade,Five Nights at Freddy’shas been giving gamers nightmares with its animatronic jump scares across multiple sequels and spin-off titles. Now, there’s even aFive Nights at Freddy’sfeature film in theaters and onPeacockout this weekend. Even though the film has been met with less than enthusiastic reviews, it’s hard for a franchise to get much bigger than that. Those who are itching to get more of the game’s universe can do so whenFive Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2hits consoles and PC this December, but that’s a long way away if you’re simply looking for a good Halloween fright....