Dawntrail, the next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, launches into early access this week, but before you can dive into the adventures that await on the gorgeous continent of Tural, the game will be down for roughly 48 hours. That means it’s time to do any last-minute tasks before you’ll have to leave Eorzea alone
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It turns out that one of Shadow of the Erdtree’s bosses is actually even more fucked up than you already thought it was. When most people took on the Dancing Lion in Elden Ring’s new expansion, they probably thought that it was more or less what it appears to be, a creature that’s simultaneously regal,
Taking a break from unraveling the mysteries of the stars in my repeated trips across the Unity into parallel replications of the universe, I encounter a new group that promises credits in exchange for dangerous and hopefully exciting quests hunting down the galaxy’s most wanted. I take up the challenge and…I lose the thread. Rigid
/ Already available for iPhones, the professional-grade video recording app is available on Pixel and Galaxy phones. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story If you buy something from a
Yet another generative AI venture has raised a bundle of money. And, like the others before it, it’s promising the moon. Emergence, whose co-founders include Satya Nitta, the former head of global AI solutions at IBM’s research division, on Monday emerged from stealth with $97.2 million in funding from Learn Capital plus credit lines totaling
Jun 24, 2024 Wearables There’s a lot of buzz about Samsung’s newest wearable, but the Galaxy Ring needs to put its finger on some really important features for it to come out as King of the smart rings. Hi, I’m Lexie. Welcome to your weekly dose of all things. Mobile. Make sure to subscribe for
Major investor Prosus has written off its 9.6% stake in Indian edtech firm Byju’s to zero, signaling a loss of confidence in the once-promising startup. Prosus, the largest external investor in Byju’s, disclosed the adjustment in its assessment of Byju’s worth on Monday. Prosus wrote off the startup “due to the significant decrease in value
What is the best internet provider in Bryan? Optimum is the top choice internet service provider service that CNET recommends for most households in Bryan. With a large coverage map and cheap prices, Optimum is a great pick for home internet. However, other providers like Nextlink and Metronet might also be options for Bryan addresses,
What is the best internet provider in Flint? Xfinity is the best internet service provider overall for most households in Flint because of wide coverage, a variety of plans and low-cost introductory prices. However, T-Mobile Home Internet or Verizon 5G Home Internet are also solid picks, depending on what’s available in your area. If you’re
This week, we’ve got tips for helping you get started on the right foot in Shadow of the Erdtree. We’ll also help you determine just which of the many swords Cloud finds in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the best, and how to use Starfield’s robust new settings to tailor the game to your liking.
Who’s afraid of the Big Bad DEI? The acronym is near-poisonous now — a word that creates almost instant tension between those who embrace it and those who want it dead. A prime example of this divide was the response to startup Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang’s post on X last week. He wrote about
Just a few weeks ago, 18-year-old best friends Christopher Fitzgerald and Nicholas Van Landschoot graduated from high school. While most teens their age would be living it up in their last summer before college or the adult jobs that await them, Fitzgerald and Van Landschoot are hunkered down in a VC office in Boulder, Colorado.
This past week gave us no shortage of things to talk about, from just how strong the final year of the Nintendo Switch is looking to just how absurd the latest Acolyte controversy is. We’ve also got a hands-on with the gorgeous Dragon Quest 3 remake and impressions of the great mafia-themed immersive sim, Fallen
Poached eggs are associated with fancy brunch menus but you can make these little clouds of protein at home in under a minute. These little soft boiled-eggs can be tricky to make without overcooking or breaking the yolk as you drop it into a pot of boiling water. But a microwave-poached egg is about as forgiving
Looking for the answers to the June 23 New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You’re given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they’re obvious, but the game editor knows how to trick you
The majority of companies struggle to extract value from their data. Several years ago, Forrester reported that between 60% and 73% of data belonging to the average business goes unused for analytics. That’s because the data’s siloed or otherwise pigeonholed by technical and security considerations, making it difficult — if not impossible — to apply analytical tools.
There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about sunscreen — what type you need, how much you need to apply and when you should wear it. But believing everything you hear can spell bad news for your skin. When it comes to protecting the skin from damaging sun rays that can lead to sun poisoning, blisters
Nintendo’s big June Direct showcase delivered the biggest headlines of the week, with its reveal of Echoes of Wisdom, a new Zelda game in which you actually play as the titular princess, as well as a new Mario & Luigi RPG and, yes, Metroid Prime 4. Read on for all the reveals from that event
When former YouTube product manager Kevin Xu, known as “Sir Jack A Lot” on Reddit, turned $35,000 into $8 million trading stocks between 2020 and 2022, many people thought his fortunes, and his way of investing, had peaked, just like 2021’s memestock craze had. Xu doesn’t agree, though, and he’s now building a startup for
Whether you retire early or hold on past your normal retirement age, you’ll want to maximize the amount of money you receive with your Social Security benefits. While the 2024 cost of living increase boosted benefits by 3.2%, there’s still a cap on how much you’re eligible to receive per month, depending on when you begin
The Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, has been publicly released. For its $40 price, players get to jump into a whole new area with more weapons, bosses and secrets to uncover. But it’s a little complicated to get into the DLC once you’re in the game, so here’s how to start Elden Ring:
Some games make my heart bubble up with joy. They remind me of thumbing through tiny, beautiful booklets and tag-teaming tough bosses with friends. Not everyone’s childhood was easy, simple, or happy, but all of us have moments in our lives we look back fondly on and games that briefly bring them back to us.
The Spirit Ash for Curseblade Meera summons the titular spirit to help you do battle, but it can only be found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. If you’d like to add this Spirit Ash to your collection, you’ll need to tackle a perilous dungeon and defeat a tough boss. Suggested Reading The
So, you made it to the top of the tower in Belurat. Give yourself a pat on the back, that’s no easy task by itself. Those jerks with the giant maces ain’t messing around. Unfortunately, you’ve got one last challenge to take on before making your leave of the place, and if you’re having trouble
Our Midgar-raised, spellcasting Flower Girl is pretty handy at this whole magic business. Equipped with the right staff, Aerith can not only ascend to cause dramatic devastation for your enemies, but she can also keep your party healthy via her limit breaks and very high magic stats. Suggested Reading The Week In Games: A Rebirth,
Milady is a Light Greatsword found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It bridges the gap between a straight sword and a greatsword, giving you faster attacks that still deal plenty of damage. It also provides a fun and visually intriguing move set that makes it a joy to use in combat. Suggested
The Anvil Hammer is a Colossal Weapon found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It can deal some very hefty damage to your enemies while also breaking their stance easily, making this a top-notch choice for Strength builds seeking some extra power. If that sounds up your alley, you won’t want to miss
The Smithscript Dagger is a Throwing Weapon found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This new weapon type allows you to throw daggers to deal ranged damage to foes, so you should definitely add the Smithscript Dagger to your collection if you want to keep your enemies at a distance. Suggested Reading The
The Star-Lined Sword is a Katana that can be found in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It’s an excellent option for DEX/INT builds and features a cool move set that keeps things interesting in combat, especially if you make good use of its unique Ash of War. If you like to wield katanas
/ What you can do to bring them back — or make sure they’re gone forever. Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge I have a bad habit of accidentally deleting files that I suddenly need a day later. Luckily, when files are “deleted,” they are actually not fully wiped from a system — and
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