Shall I compare thee to the Webb Space Telescope’s latest image drop? Well, for starters, thou art less ancient and far less spectacular. The new collection of 19 images reveal face-on spiral galaxies, meaning they are oriented toward Webb’s perceptive gaze. The shots were taken as part of the Physics at High Angular…
Amelia Earhart was declared dead in January of 1939, two years after her around-the-world flight in her Lockheed Electra 10E Special ended in an unsolved disappearance. Earhart was the world’s most accomplished and famed female pilot in 1937, and her ill-fated flight is still the kind of thing that haunts a person. Rea…
Embracer Group, the Swedish holding company undergoing restructuring, has reportedly canceled a Deus Ex game. Bloomberg says developers had been working on the unannounced title for two years. Neither Embracer nor developer Eidos addressed the reported cancellation specifically, but they confirmed they were laying off 97 employees at Deus Ex developer Eidos Montreal.
Eidos will reportedly focus instead on “an original franchise.” Bloomberg’s sources say the Deus Ex game was scheduled to start production later this year. The franchise’s most recent mainline installment was 2016’s Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.
After aggressively growing through acquisitions during the pandemic, Embracer Group entered a turbulent period last year. The company announced a restructuring plan in June 2023 after an unnamed partner pulled out of a planned deal that would have brought in $2 billion over six years. Axios later reported the mysterious investor was Savvy Games Group, which the Saudi government funds.
In August, Embracer announced the closure of Volition, the studio behind the Saints Row series. The parent company laid off about 900 employees in September and another 50 workers at Chorus developer Fishlabs. Earlier this month, Embracer shuttered Lost Boys Interactive, makers of Tiny Tina’s Wonderland — pinning the blame on “headwinds facing the industry right now.”
— Eidos-Montréal (@EidosMontreal) January 29, 2024
Embracer says the restructuring phase will run until the end of March. The company claims it will provide regular updates on the process, including when it publishes its next quarterly report on February 15.
Alongside the alleged Deus Ex cancellation, Eidos confirmed it let go of 97 employees from development teams, administration and support services. “The global economic context, the challenges of our industry and the comprehensive restructuring announced by Embracer have finally impacted our studio,” Eidos wrote in a statement.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/a-new-deus-ex-game-was-reportedly-canceled-amid-embracers-crisis-194919207.html?src=rss
HONOR has unveiled the HONOR Magic V2, touted as the world’s thinnest inward-folding smartphone, available in Europe, including the UK. The launch, held at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig, showcased HONOR’s commitment to innovation and design excellence with over 400 media representatives and partners in attendance.
The device brings premium materials like Titanium and a hing crafted through 3D printing technology—a first for foldable devices, according to the company, that said the phone’s durability isn’t just limited to the use of titanium, bringing to the table an SGS certification promising 400,000 folds (or 100 folds a day for 10 years), which gives users a sense of reliability in the everyday use, at least for a decade.
Speaking about the display, we have on this device two OLED panels up to 120 Hz, measuring 7,92″ (internal) and 6.43″ (external), incorporating 3840Hz PWM Dimming technology to minimize eye strain, ensuring comfortable viewing even during long-term use. The processor is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with 16GB of RAM and 256 or 512GB of storage.
In terms of imaging capture sensors, the HONOR Magic V2 features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9), a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera (f/2.0), and a 20MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4). For selfie lovers, the front-facing dual camera setup features two 16MP Cameras (f/2.2).
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 7.92″ (internal), 6.43″ (external) — Both OLED, up to 120 Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Octa-Core) |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 256 or 512 GB |
| Camera Setup | Triple rear camera (50MP Main, 50MP Ultra-Wide, 20MP Telephoto) and dual front camera (two 16MP) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh (HONOR 66W SuperCharge) |
| Operational System | MagicOS 7.2 (Based on Android 13) |
Debuting luxury and functionality, this version incorporates materials weighing 234g and measuring 9.9mm thick. It features an Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield for enhanced display durability, offering superior resistance to damage. Details on the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR release and pricing will be disclosed shortly.
The HONOR Magic V2 will launch on HiHonor in Black Vegan Leather and Phantom Purple today for £1,699.99 (~$2,159 and €1999.90 in select European countries), with a launch offer bundle worth over £600, including Bang & Olufsen Headphones (£459), 6-months screen protection, and a 66W HONOR SuperCharge Power Adapter. HiHonor also has an early-bird voucher, which gives customers £200 off the price before the 1st of March, using code AV2PR200 at checkout.
The HONOR Magic V2 will be available to purchase on the 2nd of February 2024, (with up to £1,199 worth of value when purchasing a Magic V2 from the telco Three).
We have a review of this device on the way so stay tuned for our first impressions of it!
HONOR Magic V2: Thinnest Inward-Folding Smartphone Launched
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HONOR has unveiled the HONOR Magic V2, touted as the world’s thinnest inward-folding smartphone, available in Europe, including the UK. The launch, held at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig, showcased HONOR’s commitment to innovation and design excellence with over 400 media representatives and partners in attendance.
The device brings premium materials like Titanium and a hing crafted through 3D printing technology—a first for foldable devices, according to the company, that said the phone’s durability isn’t just limited to the use of titanium, bringing to the table an SGS certification promising 400,000 folds (or 100 folds a day for 10 years), which gives users a sense of reliability in the everyday use, at least for a decade.
Speaking about the display, we have on this device two OLED panels up to 120 Hz, measuring 7,92″ (internal) and 6.43″ (external), incorporating 3840Hz PWM Dimming technology to minimize eye strain, ensuring comfortable viewing even during long-term use. The processor is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with 16GB of RAM and 256 or 512GB of storage.
In terms of imaging capture sensors, the HONOR Magic V2 features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9), a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera (f/2.0), and a 20MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4). For selfie lovers, the front-facing dual camera setup features two 16MP Cameras (f/2.2).
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 7.92″ (internal), 6.43″ (external) — Both OLED, up to 120 Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Octa-Core) |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 256 or 512 GB |
| Camera Setup | Triple rear camera (50MP Main, 50MP Ultra-Wide, 20MP Telephoto) and dual front camera (two 16MP) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh (HONOR 66W SuperCharge) |
| Operational System | MagicOS 7.2 (Based on Android 13) |
Debuting luxury and functionality, this version incorporates materials weighing 234g and measuring 9.9mm thick. It features an Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield for enhanced display durability, offering superior resistance to damage. Details on the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR release and pricing will be disclosed shortly.
The HONOR Magic V2 will launch on HiHonor in Black Vegan Leather and Phantom Purple today for £1,699.99 (~$2,159 and €1999.90 in select European countries), with a launch offer bundle worth over £600, including Bang & Olufsen Headphones (£459), 6-months screen protection, and a 66W HONOR SuperCharge Power Adapter. HiHonor also has an early-bird voucher, which gives customers £200 off the price before the 1st of March, using code AV2PR200 at checkout.
The HONOR Magic V2 will be available to purchase on the 2nd of February 2024, (with up to £1,199 worth of value when purchasing a Magic V2 from the telco Three).
We have a review of this device on the way so stay tuned for our first impressions of it!
HONOR Magic V2: Thinnest Inward-Folding Smartphone Launched
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A medical treatment given to children in the UK may have led to some developing Alzheimer’s disease decades later, new research out Monday suggests. The study presents evidence that at least five people contracted the neurodegenerative disorder from having received human growth hormones contaminated with rogue amyloid…
Microsoft didn’t have to look too far to find the new president of Blizzard. Former Call of Duty general manager Johanna Faries is replacing Mike Ybarra, who stood down from the role amid last week’s sweeping layoffs in Microsoft’s gaming division. Blizzard was said to be particularly hard hit as Microsoft fired around 1,900 people.
Faries, a former National Football League executive, joined Activision as the head of Call of Duty esports in 2018. She started overseeing all things Call of Duty in 2021 and officially starts her new role on February 5.
Blizzard has largely operated independently since it merged with Activision in 2008. As such, Blizzard workers may be forgiven for being concerned at someone from the Activision side taking control. Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick often meddled in Blizzard’s affairs, reportedly resulting in Overwatch 2 delays, among other things.
In an attempt to soothe any worries, Faries wrote in an email to staff that “Activision, Blizzard, and King are decidedly different companies with distinct games, cultures and communities. It is important to note that Call of Duty’s way of waking up in the morning to deliver for players can often differ from the stunning games in Blizzard’s realm: each with different gameplay experiences, communities that surround them, and requisite models of success. I’ve discussed this with the Blizzard leadership team and I’m walking into this role with sensitivity to those dynamics, and deep respect for Blizzard, as we begin to explore taking our universes to even higher heights.”
Faries added that she is “committed to doing everything I can to help Blizzard thrive, with care and consideration for you and for our games, each unique and special in their own right.” Meanwhile, on X, Faries wrote that Blizzard’s Diablo 4 was part of her current rotation of games, alongside Call of Duty and Baldur’s Gate 3.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/former-call-of-duty-chief-johanna-faries-is-blizzards-new-president-193852238.html?src=rss
HONOR has unveiled the HONOR Magic V2, touted as the world’s thinnest inward-folding smartphone, available in Europe, including the UK. The launch, held at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig, showcased HONOR’s commitment to innovation and design excellence with over 400 media representatives and partners in attendance.
The device brings premium materials like Titanium and a hing crafted through 3D printing technology—a first for foldable devices, according to the company, that said the phone’s durability isn’t just limited to the use of titanium, bringing to the table an SGS certification promising 400,000 folds (or 100 folds a day for 10 years), which gives users a sense of reliability in the everyday use, at least for a decade.
Speaking about the display, we have on this device two OLED panels up to 120 Hz, measuring 7,92″ (internal) and 6.43″ (external), incorporating 3840Hz PWM Dimming technology to minimize eye strain, ensuring comfortable viewing even during long-term use. The processor is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, with 16GB of RAM and 256 or 512GB of storage.
In terms of imaging capture sensors, the HONOR Magic V2 features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP Main Camera (f/1.9), a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera (f/2.0), and a 20MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4). For selfie lovers, the front-facing dual camera setup features two 16MP Cameras (f/2.2).
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 7.92″ (internal), 6.43″ (external) — Both OLED, up to 120 Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Octa-Core) |
| RAM | 16GB |
| Storage | 256 or 512 GB |
| Camera Setup | Triple rear camera (50MP Main, 50MP Ultra-Wide, 20MP Telephoto) and dual front camera (two 16MP) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh (HONOR 66W SuperCharge) |
| Operational System | MagicOS 7.2 (Based on Android 13) |
Debuting luxury and functionality, this version incorporates materials weighing 234g and measuring 9.9mm thick. It features an Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield for enhanced display durability, offering superior resistance to damage. Details on the PORSCHE DESIGN HONOR Magic V2 RSR release and pricing will be disclosed shortly.
The HONOR Magic V2 will launch on HiHonor in Black Vegan Leather and Phantom Purple today for £1,699.99 (~$2,159 and €1999.90 in select European countries), with a launch offer bundle worth over £600, including Bang & Olufsen Headphones (£459), 6-months screen protection, and a 66W HONOR SuperCharge Power Adapter. HiHonor also has an early-bird voucher, which gives customers £200 off the price before the 1st of March, using code AV2PR200 at checkout.
The HONOR Magic V2 will be available to purchase on the 2nd of February 2024, (with up to £1,199 worth of value when purchasing a Magic V2 from the telco Three).
We have a review of this device on the way so stay tuned for our first impressions of it!
HONOR Magic V2: Thinnest Inward-Folding Smartphone Launched
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Apple’s Vision Pro is set to wander its way into a few lucky Apple megafans’ living rooms starting Friday, but if you were a bit late to jump on the “spatial computing” hype train, there’s still time to get yourself one of the upcoming $3,500 headsets.
The Apple Vision Pro will be missing some major native apps at the outset, including Netflix, Spotify and YouTube. One notable app to which users of the mixed-reality headset will have access when it debuts later this week is Zoom, which will support the Vision Pro’s Persona feature.
Vision Pro users will be able to create digital versions of themselves. If you have said Persona, others on a Zoom or FaceTime call will be able to see your facial expressions and hand movements via your avatar. So while you may not be using a traditional webcam, other folks might notice your persona cringing at one of your boss’ bad jokes.
According to Zoom, the app’s spatial experience can be “scaled to the perfect size,” so it shouldn’t seem like you’re miles away from someone’s Persona. Although Vision Pro users will be represented as a Persona (if they choose to be), those joining the call from other devices will be represented as a floating tile.
Zoom will be one of the first major third-party apps to use this tech. Apple said Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex are getting in on the party too. The company claims that it only takes a few minutes to set up a Persona with a Vision Pro.
There are more features coming to Zoom’s app this spring. You’ll be able to share 3D object files and view these in a virtual space through Vision Pro. Team Chat is also coming to the app, as is a tool called real-world pinning. Zoom says you’ll be able to use this to pin five meeting participants anywhere in the virtual space and have the option of removing their background. The company suggests this will help Vision Pro users “feel more connected to the people in the meeting.”
While Zoom might not be the most exciting app for those who are picking up a Vision Pro primarily for entertainment purposes, it’s interesting to see what third-party companies are starting to do with the tech. A Zoom call might not be too much different from a FaceTime chat out of the gate, but the addition of features like 3D object sharing could make it a more intriguing prospect for mixed-reality use.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/zooms-apple-vision-pro-app-will-let-people-see-your-facial-expressions-via-an-avatar-184536273.html?src=rss
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