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Tablets have traditionally been among the more pricey items in the gadget market, and until recently, they’ve been perceived as a luxury item for consuming entertaining content as well as performing light chores like web browsing, shopping, and email. No longer. Tablets have entered into the hardcore productivity and artistic arena in a big way, often substituting for and ultimately replacing laptops for some users, especially students, teens, remote workers, retirees, and others who don’t always need the horsepower of a laptop or desktop computer....

In exactly two weeks, Marvel’sDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswill open in theaters. And while audiences were initially introduced to Benedict Cumberbatch’s Stephen Strange in 2016’sDoctor Strange, he was not the first actor to portray the master of the mystic arts in live-action. That honor belongs to Peter Hooten, who played the title role in the 1978 TV movie,Dr. Strange. That film has rarely been available to watch legally, although it has been popular among bootleggers at comic conventions....

An app showing underwater positioning dataUniversity of Washington The Global Positioning System — short for GPS — is the most widely-used system for positioning and estimating time by establishing a wireless communication channel with satellites. Smartphones rely on this system, and so do smartwatches, especially those targeted at sports enthusiasts. However, when it comes to underwater activities like scuba diving or deep-sea snorkeling, it’s not of much use. That’s because GPS waves simply don’t offer much in terms of liquid penetration as the radio waves it relies on break down rapidly in water....

Each year, the holidays are a time for reflection. I’ve been looking back at all of thearticles I’ve writtenand the gamesI played the mostas a result. When looking at myPlayStation Wrap-Up 2023results, I was surprised that Luminous Productions and Square Enix’s controversial magic RPGForspokenwas among my most played PS5 games. Fittingly enough,Forspokentakes place during Christmastime, as that’s when Ella Balinska’s Frey is whisked away to the world of Athia in anAlice in Wonderland-like manner....

The good weather’s here — and with it, barbecue season. But too oftenbarbecuingis limited to our backyards or nearby parks. The reason? Because barbecues aren’t exactly the easiest of thing to transport. That’s especially true if you’re also someone who enjoys spending a sunny day on their bike, since transporting a grill on a bike is downright impossible. Or, at least it was, prior to a cool new Kickstarter campaign....

When browsing online unprotected, your computer leaves a trail of breadcrumbs that point toward your activity. While a lot of the time, this isn’t a problem, it can at times leave you open to a lot of risks and dangers online. Without effective antivirus protection or a VPN, you can be exposed to malware, spyware, ransomware, and other threats if a nefarious source is keen to gain information from you. That’s why you should installVipre Antivirustoday....

Rocket company Virgin Orbit has officially shut down after it failed to find a buyer to save its satellite-launch business. Virgin Orbit paused operations and furloughed all 750 of its workers in March as it tried to secure funding. It also started to sell off its assets, including the modified jet that launched its rockets to space, but it wasn’t enough to save the six-year-old project. “As Virgin Orbit embarks on this path, the management and employees would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders, including customers, partners, investors, and employees, for their support and dedication over the years,” the companysaidin a statement shared on Wednesday....

When Calls the Heart Season 12 Episode 2 officially closes the door on Elizabeth & Lucas reunion While Elizabeth is lucky in love with Nathan, ex Lucas has been left out in the cold. However,When Calls the Heart Season 12Episode 2 confirms the two won’t be getting back together… ever. Cast your mind back to happier times in Season 8. After the tragedy of losing her husbandJackat the end of Season 5, Elizabeth was finally able to let romance into her life again....

Summary Disney and Pixar expand theInside Outfranchise with the first sequel, and there are different options for where to watchInside Out 2. Eight years after the first movie focuses on the inside ofRiley’s mind and her emotions,Inside Out 2brings the characters back for another exploration of humanity. Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust all return as Riley’s main emotions, but the sequel also adds new feelings to mix through Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, Ennui, and Nostalgia....

Summary BJ (Tim Baltz) and Judy (Edi Patterson) have a contentious married life inThe Righteous Gemstones, so in season 4, I really want to see them actually work as a couple.The Righteous Gemstonesfollows the titular Gemstone family, who are successful televangelists. The show comes fromthe creators ofEastbound and DownandVice Principals, and as a huge fan of those series, I could not wait for the next Jody Hill/Danny McBride project. I never would have guessed they’d explore the world of televangelism, but I’m delighted they did....

After watching an impressive 30-minute demo ofLords of the Fallen, I had no shortage of questions to ask the game’s creative director, Cezar Virtosu. Over the next half-hour, we’d discuss a wide range of the action-RPG’s new features, from its faster combat to its unique bonfire-crafting twist. The key moment of the interview, however, would come when we discussed its most distinct feature: the Umbral world. In between normal Soulslike battles and exploration, players can press the left trigger to shine a lantern and reveal secret paths all around the grimdark world....

Summary Tribeca Film Festivalshowed the world a new side ofWednesdaystar Jenna Ortega withWinter Spring Summer or Fall.Starring Ortega and Percy Hynes White (Wednesday), the movie tells the story of a relationship through the recounting of only four days—one in each season. Ortega plays Remi Aguilar, a brilliant, Harvard-bound young woman, who meets White’s Barnes Hawthorne on accident. Over the course of a year, the two must navigate some of the highest highs and lowest lows of first love....

WoW players call for major raid loot system to return in LFR Loot systems inWorld of Warcrafthave always been a hot topic. Regular changes to the options on offer to players cause significant debate and some are now calling for a previous LFR loot system to return. Over the years, WoW has experienced many different looting systems. At one point or another, players have used Master Loot, Need Before Greed, and the ever-complexDragon kill points (DKP)....