If, for some ungodly reason, you need more evidence of how superheroes have conquered mainstream pop culture, you can stop your search at the ongoing 2022 Winter Olympics. That’s because it’s the place where Joker and Harley Quinn took to the ice-skating rink to do an interpretative routine exploring their troubled,…
The world’s leading companies are seriously overstating their plans to act on climate change, according to a report released Monday. In findings that should surprise no one, 25 firms, including Google, Unilever, and Walmart, are only on track to reduce emissions by an average of 40%—a far cry from what’s suggested by…
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Apple
” data-medium-file=”https://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/apple-imac-24-2-1280×718.jpg” data-large-file=”https://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/apple-imac-24-2-1280×718.jpg” />Even though Face ID has become integral to the iPhone experience, we haven’t seen the technology make its debut on Apple’s Mac lineup yet. Given how big it is on iPhone, the expectation is that Face ID will eventually make its way to Mac, but if it does, which will be the first Mac to get it? While we continue … Continue reading
Because when it rains, it pours stormtroopers, hot on the white-booted heels of yesterday’s stormtrooper bookends, comes this figurine of four stormtroopers playing poker. So, if you were ever wondering what stormtroopers do in their time off from missing targets and holding books up, apparently it’s play cards. And from the look of things, one player has his blaster at his side ready to ‘Han shot first’ the rest of the gamblers in the event he loses. High stakes!
Created by Nemesis Now and available through Merchoid, the figure is cast from poly-resin and hand-painted. It measures approximately 7.2″ tall and is sure to be a conversation piece at your next get-together. Presumably, a conversation that goes something like, “Wow, there really is a market for Star Wars everything, isn’t there?”
Will stormtroopers playing poker be the new dogs playing poker? I doubt it. But did that stop me from buying a truckload of these figurines hoping to resell them on eBay for a profit? No, sadly, my credit card being declined did. Apparently, you’re supposed to pay them back monthly.
Winter is a great time to catch up on your video game “pile of shame,” which makes Amazon’s latest deal either well- or poorly-timed depending on how you feel about having even more games to play. Right now it’s buy two, get one free on select books, movies and game titles, and there’s some good stuff to grab while supplies last.
We’re looking at a lot of new and popular Switch titles, including Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which was just released two weeks ago. The list also includes last year’s Mario Party Superstars, Shin Megami Tensei V and Ace Attorney Chronicles. Quite a few first-party Nintendo games are also on the list, including Metroid Dread, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Luigi’s Mansion 3.
PlayStation owners can enjoy the benefits of the deal too, with titles like Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Madden NFL 22 also included in the selection, while Xbox players can grab copies of Dying Light 2: Stay Human or Forza Horizon 5.
You can expect newer games to be sold at full price, while a few older titles on the list may be discounted by 20 percent or more. As usual, the free game will be the cheapest title you put in your cart, so while Ring Fit Adventure is part of the sale, you’re still going to pay $70 for it but at least you can still snag a freebie elsewhere.
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Something is causing an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness among pet dogs in the United Kingdom, veterinary experts at the University of Liverpool say. The mystery ailment is still being investigated, but it’s suspected that a coronavirus may be to blame, though not the one currently mucking things up for their…
Disney just revealed the cast list for its upcoming streaming adaptation of Gene Luen Yang’s American Born Chinese and it’s stacked. Superstar Michelle Yeoh, who is poised to have an amazing 2022 already, stars alongside Into the Badlands’ Daniel Wu, Mortal Kombat’s Chin Han, and Goonies and Indiana Jones star Ke Huy…
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Peloton
” data-medium-file=”https://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Peloton-Bike-Family-Room-1080×720.jpg” data-large-file=”https://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Peloton-Bike-Family-Room-1200×800.jpg” />While not necessarily down and out just yet, it’s safe to say that Peloton is on a downturn. After enjoying increased demand for its exercise machines and, as a result of that demand, a soaring stock price earlier in the pandemic, 2021 was a rough year for the company and 2022 hasn’t gotten off to a much better start. Now, … Continue reading
There’s another apology emerging from Spotify’s Joe Rogan uproar, but it’s probably not the one you were looking for. According to Recode‘s Peter Kafka, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has apologized to staff for the backlash they’ve endured over the Rogan issue, noting in company email he was “deeply sorry” for how the situation has affected employees who’ve felt “drained, frustrated and unheard.” Ek stressed that he “strongly condemn[ed]” what Rogan said, and noted the podcast star removed episodes with racist language after talking to Spotify.
Ek didn’t budge on the prospect of removing episodes, however. He claimed pulling episodes was a “slippery slope” and maintained that preserving content with misinformation fostered “critical thinking and open debate” necessary for progress. The furor over Rogan initially centered on a December 31st episode where guest Dr. Robert Malone pushed known false claims about COVID-19, including his view that a “psychosis” led people to believe vaccines were effective.
The Spotify chief hinted at further measures beyond content labels and publicly accessible content policies. Ek promised an incremental $100 million investment in music from “historically marginalized groups.” He also said Spotify was considering expanding the ranks of independent experts used to balance creators’ freedoms with safety. However, he saw disputes like that over Joe Rogan as “inevitable” as Spotify sought to become the world’s leading audio platform — don’t expect the streaming giant to back down, in other words.
The email likely won’t satisfy critics like Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Brené Brown and others who have pulled material from Spotify or otherwise chastised the service. They’ve argued Spotify is knowingly spreading harmful misinformation, and that a company its size has the responsibility to promote accurate material. It’s not a debate if one side is demonstrably wrong, after all. In that light, Ek’s message and promises are unlikely to calm what remains a very tense situation.
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