Jan 19
These 11 People Still Haven’t Had COVID. We Asked Them To Share Their Secrets.
Posted in: Today's Chili‘Never-Coviders’ share what their social lives are like and how they feel about having dodged COVID this far.
Jan 19
Rumors are circulating that Apple might release a smart tablet designed to control your smart home as well as more smart home products in the future.
Jan 19
Why a Dormant Temperature Sensor Has Been Sitting in the HomePod Mini This Whole Time
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The smart home has become a renewed priority for companies since Matter launched, soon to usher in all sorts of refreshed gadgets. Until recently, Apple was trailing behind a bit in terms of offerings, which is why we’re buzzing over the revelation of a temperature sensor not only in the brand-new HomePod but also in…
Jan 19
There’s Something Wrong With the Children drops a big hint as to what it’s about with that title—but what’s wrong with the kids, as well as the adults surrounding them, not to mention how everyone got that way, are the prickly pleasures in Roxanne Benjamin’s (Creepshow, XX, Body at Brighton Rock) new film, written by…
Jan 19
We’ve known for a while that Sony planned to bring PlayStation franchises to mobile platforms, but we were hoping for something with a unique hook. Instead, Sony has partnered with the independent developer and publisher Exient (Lemmings, Planet 53) on a mobile game starring LittleBigPlanet’s Sackboy. Ultimate Sackboy is an auto-running game for Android and iOS, launching globally on February 21st.
The title follows a well-worn formula: control a cute auto-running mascot, jumping and swerving lanes to avoid obstacles while snagging power-ups. Like Super Mario Run and other genre standards, you’ll play with your phone in portrait orientation. The plot revolves around the crocheted hero competing in the Ultimate Games, which we imagine as an Olympics for semi-retired video game mascots living in an artisan-crafted world. Unsurprisingly, the game’s Google Play listing mentions ads and in-app purchases, consistent with the trailer’s emphasis on acquiring costumes and cosmetics.
Although we’d love to see publishers like Sony bring something more unique to their phone-based spinoffs, an auto-runner starring a beloved mascot ticks the boxes publishers prioritize on mobile: maximum micro-transaction potential with minimal investment in unique gameplay.
The public launch will follow the game’s closed betas in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and Malta. You can sign up to pre-register on Google Play, and this page will notify you once it’s available on iOS (it will have iPhone and iPad versions).
Jan 19
They are seeking a rare order that would force Starbucks to bargain with workers at a Florida store where the union lost an election.
Jan 19
Tesla CEO and former world’s richest man Elon Musk began a long awaited trial this week centered around his fateful August, 2018 “funding secured” tweet where he claimed he had successfully lined up funding necessary to take Tesla private at $420 per share. Tesla investors lawyering up against the billionaire say…
Jan 19
Watch out, Chucky. There’s a new killer doll franchise in town. After a massive opening weekend, the buzz for a sequel to M3GAN began almost immediately. Now, it’s official. Titled M3GAN 2.0, the horror sequel will hit theaters on January 17, 2025. Two years from yesterday.
Jan 19
The potential benefits of taking vitamin D supplements may be affected by your weight and height, new research suggests. The study found that overweight and obese people taking these supplements experienced a smaller increase of vitamin levels and other related markers relative to those with a lower body mass index.
Jan 19
10 Most Helpful Photoshop Shortcuts
Posted in: Today's ChiliPhotoshop has a number of keyboard shortcuts that you can use to seriously up your graphic and photo editing game. Here’s a list of our favorites.
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