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Solo Levelinghas emerged as one of the most popular recent animes. The series showcases a fascinating premise of skill augmentation, is full of battles, and has stunning animation, makingSolo Leveling’s Season 2one of thebest upcoming animes. The key to the series' success was the popularity of its original manhwa, both in its country of origin, South Korea, and in many other territories. However, it was revealed thatSolo Leveling’s manhwa has been surpassed in the U....

Summary According to mid-2000sX-Menwriter Chuck Austen, his iconic predecessor Chris Claremont once dubbed him “the most hated man in comics,” for his controversialUncanny X-Menrun – but as I return to Austen’s work twenty years later,I have found that the author’s legacy with inX-franchise is more complex than some fans might want to admit. When I heard Austen on theGraymalkin Lane podcast, it prompted me to reflect on the highs and lows of his tenure writingX-Men, and the extremes of fan reactions to his work....

Netflix’s new docuseriesThe Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Soxfollows the historic and improbable World Series victory by the 2004 Boston Red Sox. Released on Netflix onOctober 23, 2024 – exactly twenty years after the start of the 2004 World Seriesbetween the Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals –The Comebackfeatures new interviews with Red Sox legends such as David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, and more.The Comebackoverviews the Red Sox’s “Curse of the Bambino"that superstitiously prevented them from winning a World Series since 1918 before they finally pulled it off in 2004....

Summary Don’t skip the most underrated kind of equipment inBaldur’s Gate 3- when used properly, it can save even the weakest companion’s life. FollowingDungeons & Dragons' fifth edition rules, companions live and die by their equipment inBG3. Somewhat uniquely, a character’s Armor Class (AC) doesn’t determine how much damage they take; it’s a deciding factor in whether every attack targeting them successfully hits. That means that an under-armored character is at a much greater risk, and needs to be kept strategically far away from any enemies who might pose a threat....

ChromeOS needs to steal Apple’s Continuity Camera feature in iOS 16 At Apple I/O 2022, the company announced its flashy new hardware and software, includinga powerful new M2 chipset, redesigned MacBook Air and 13-inch Macbook Pro, as well as iOS 16. Despite all the hubbub, one feature caught my eye: Continuity Camera. With the recent release ofMacOS Venturaand iOS 16, Mac users are able to use their iPhones as a webcam without any fiddly setup....

Diablo Immortal is a soaring financial success for Blizzard despite its negative reception Blizzard’s first pay-to-win game Diablo Immortal has been met with harsh criticism ever since it was first revealed in 2018, and things haven’t exactly been better at launch just a few weeks ago.Despite great gameplay, beautiful graphics, and good controls, many feel iffy about the plethora of disguised ways you need to spend actual money to progress, with you potentially spending up to$110,000 to max out a character....

Summary In recent years, many newBlack Widowassassins have been introduced to theMCU, and even more are on the way in upcoming projects. Back in the MCU’s Phase 1, Scarlett Johansson debuted as Natasha Romanoff, a SHIELD agent who operated under the codename, Black Widow. For a while, it was thought that she was the onlyBlack Widow in the MCU, but it soon became clear that she was one of many, though it took Marvel Studios a long time to actually introduce any of Romanoff’s Black Widow sisters....

Summary Glen Powellwas a hit inTom Cruise’sTop Gun: Maverick,but his Navy roots extend deeper than his Lt. Jake"Hangman"Seresin character. The movie was pivotal in Powell’s career, and a box office hit.Top Gun: Maverickamassed $1.4 billion globally, cohesive with its reception onRotten Tomatoes.The movie is certified fresh, with aRotten Tomatoesscore of 96 percent and an audience score of 99 percent. The film was the first time he made it big, butTop Gun: Maverickwasn’t Glen Powell’s first stint portraying an officer in the United States Navy....

Summary Gods of Egyptfaced heavy backlash ahead of its theatrical release. Directed by Alex Proyas, the 2016 historical fantasy epic received a great deal of attention, due in large part to its ensemble cast. However, that didn’t lead to it becoming a smash hit at the box office or a critical success. The discourse surrounding the film was overwhelmingly negative, so much that it had to be addressed publicly by those involved....

Google Pixel Watch will get fall detection, but not until next year You’ve likely heard about theGoogle Pixel Watchsince it was first teased in early 2022. The smartwatch is finally official - we’ve heard everything about the brand new Wear OS 3 smartwatch confirmed on stage alongside thePixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. If you preorder one, you should get it on October 13. One feature revealed during the Pixel Watch launch was that it would get fall detection, but Google has confirmed that it won’t be available at launch....

Withtwo-factor authenticationandpasskeysmaking logins ever more secure, hackers have started to turn to the next best option to steal credentials: authentication cookies. These valuable datasets are what makes it possible for you to stay logged in on your devices for weeks and months without entering a password, but they can also be stolen and extracted, often far too easily. Google has announced that it’s working on changing that, detailing an open-source project which it hopes will become a web standard some day....

How and What the Tesla Autopilot Sees One of the most popular reasons why people buy Teslas, besides the performance and range, is the company’s suite of self-driving features. Elon Musk previously said that Tesla is as much of a software company as it is a car manufacturer. So, what sets apart Tesla’s Autopilot and Full-Self Driving features apart from every other car manufacturer on the planet? How do Tesla vehicles see what’s going on in the world around them?...

Quick Links Are you the go-to tech person for your family? If so, you know the frustration of walking someone through a computer issue over the phone or waiting until you visit to fix it in person. Scribe AI is a game-changer for this problem. This tool allows you to create easy-to-follow, step-by-step guides so your family can handle issues independently, even when you’re away. What Is Scribe AI and How Does It Work?...