Month: March 2024
Microsoft Engineer Sends Rust Linux Kernel Patches For In-Place Module Initialization
“What a time we live in,” writes Phoronix, “where Microsoft not only continues contributing significantly to the Linux kernel but doing so to further flesh out the design of the Linux kernel’s Rust programming language support…”
Microsoft engineer Wedson Almeida Filho has sent out the latest patches working on Allocation APIs for the Rust Linux kernel code and also in leveraging those proposed APIs [as] a means of allowing in-place module initialization for Rust kernel modules. Wedson Almeida Filho has been a longtime Rust for Linux contributor going back to his Google engineering days and at Microsoft the past two years has shown no signs of slowing down on the Rust for Linux activities…
The Rust for Linux kernel effort remains a very vibrant effort with a wide variety of organizations contributing, even Microsoft engineers.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
“What a time we live in,” writes Phoronix, “where Microsoft not only continues contributing significantly to the Linux kernel but doing so to further flesh out the design of the Linux kernel’s Rust programming language support…”
Microsoft engineer Wedson Almeida Filho has sent out the latest patches working on Allocation APIs for the Rust Linux kernel code and also in leveraging those proposed APIs [as] a means of allowing in-place module initialization for Rust kernel modules. Wedson Almeida Filho has been a longtime Rust for Linux contributor going back to his Google engineering days and at Microsoft the past two years has shown no signs of slowing down on the Rust for Linux activities…
The Rust for Linux kernel effort remains a very vibrant effort with a wide variety of organizations contributing, even Microsoft engineers.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Boeing passengers turn to medication, prayer, therapy to deal with fears after litany of flight problems.
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Save on Apple, Samsung, LG and More with Best Buy’s Flash Sale – CNET
Best Buy’s flash sale is now running and there are tons of deals across a range of categories, but they won’t be here for long.
Best Buy’s flash sale is now running and there are tons of deals across a range of categories, but they won’t be here for long.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Release date, trailers, platforms, and everything we know
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The introduction of the Pokemon Legends spin-offs from the mainline games was a breath of fresh air for the franchise, allowing fans to experience something a little different from the usual formulas.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the second Legends title to make its way onto the scene and just like Pokemon Legends: Arceus, aims to offer a new take on a previously visited region. Below, we’ll take you through everything we know on Z-A including its release date, trailers, platforms, and more.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A release date
The Pokemon Legends: Z-A release date is currently 2025, with no more specifics revealed as of yet.
Based on the past Pokemon Legends game – Pokemon Legends: Arceus – this launched in January 2022, and we expect something similar for Z-A.
This is because the Holiday spot is usually reserved for mainline Pokemon titles so muddying the waters with a Legends game is something The Pokemon Company and Nintendo will likely not want to do. Plus, it’s Pokemon Day in February time so why not throw in a game around this period?
Pokemon Legends: Z-A trailers
Nintendo surprised us all by dropping a trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A on Pokemon Day 2024. This is the one and only sneak peek we have for the game so far but we definitely expect to see more later in the year.
If you haven’t had chance to watch it yet, here it is:
In the trailer, it doesn’t give a whole lot away in terms of what to expect gameplay-wise apart from revealing a few of the Pokemon you will encounter, but it does at least run through the setting. Moreover, if you watched until the end, there’s a returning mechanic that we’ll touch on soon.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A platforms
Nintendo has stated that Pokemon Legends: Z-A will launch on Nintendo Switch systems meaning even your old 2017 model will be able to play it.
However, what isn’t stated for obvious reasons is if it will be released on the Switch successor also. It’s pretty safe to say that it will indeed be on the ‘Switch 2’, maybe even as a launch window title, since there are many reports stating that the new console will be in our hands at around that time.
Where is Pokemon Legends: Z-A set?
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set in the Kalos region and more specifically, Lumoise City.
This was confirmed by both the official Nintendo X account and the aforementioned trailer which took you through a futuristic look of the city.
While having a Pokemon game set “entirely” in a city, might seem limiting to some, it appears that the city is going through a bunch of redevelopment and thus could be expanding much further than when it appeared in Pokemon X & Y.
If you didn’t play those first games, Lumoise City is loosely based on the real-world Paris, with a bunch of streets to explore. There’s even an homage to the Eiffel Tower with the Lumoise Gym which features once more in Z-A. However, with the Legends formula moving away from Gyms and their Leaders, it is unlikely that we will see the same Clemont that we encountered in the original take on the city.
Does Pokemon Legends: Z-A have Mega Evolutions?
Yes, it does appear that Mega Evolutions will return with Pokemon Legends: Z-A after a short hiatus.
Mega Evolutions were introduced with Pokemon X & Y, the same game that brought us the Kalos region, so it only makes sense that we see them again once more in Z-A.
If you didn’t play those mainline Pokemon games or Pokemon GO, then you might be confused as to what this mechanic actually is. Well, essentially, it allows you to ‘evolve’ Pokemon mid-battle, turning them into a Mega form. This form enhances their abilities dramatically and even gives them different moves. Think of Mega Evolutions as a precursor to Dynamaxing.
The number of Pokemon that could have a Mega Evolution was limited, and we expect this to be the case in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. It’ll likely be the more powerful ‘Mons and third evolutions that get the Mega treatment, so don’t think you’ll be taking advantage of this mechanic right out of the gate.
Is Zygarde in Pokemon Legends: Z-A?
Zygarde was one of the three main legendary Pokemon that came with Pokemon X & Y but unlike previous entries in the franchise such as Emerald, didn’t get a game focused on its presence.
With its futuristic look and green hues, coupled with the fact that you’ll be heading back to the Kalos region, it’s pretty safe to assume Zygarde will get its time in the limelight as the main legendary of Z-A.
What we are unsure about though is what Zygarde forms you will be encountering. There were three forms in X & Y – 10%, 50%, and 100%, but we could even see some others in this new game. All we can do is wait and see what’s in store for us when it comes to this intriguing legendary.
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Our favorite air purifier is $30 off right now in a limited time deal
As clean as your home may be, there are plenty of factors at play that can contribute to the accumulation of pollutants indoors. An air purifier is an easy way to freshen things up and improve the air quality in your home — and one of our favorites, the Levoit Core 400S, is currently 14 percent off. In a limited time deal on Amazon, the Levoit Core 400S in white is down to $190 from its usual price of $220.
The Levoit Core 400S is a standard air purifier in terms of its design, with a cylindrical body that has vents at the top and a simple display that offers touch controls and air quality readings. A color-changing ring at the center of the device surrounding the pollution measurement provides quick information at a glance; it’ll be either blue, green, orange or red depending on the air quality. It has a 360-degree filtration system and is stated to capture over 99.9 percent of pollutants as small as .3 microns, including dust, pollen and pet dander.
The Core 400S is one of our top picks for the best air purifiers you can get this year. It is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice controls, and can perform automatic purification duties. When running on auto, it’ll adjust its fan speeds based on changes in the surrounding air quality. The smart air purifier also connects to an app, where you can check the air quality reports even if you’re not home. It also has a sleep mode for quieter performance at night, and it’ll dim or turn off the display so you aren’t disturbed by bright lights.
The Levoit Core 400S combines pre-filter, activated carbon and HEPA into a ring-shaped filter that can be replaced for $50. The company claims it can purify an area of 1980 square feet once per hour. It may not have a standout design, but it gets the job done.
Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/our-favorite-air-purifier-is-30-off-right-now-in-a-limited-time-deal-150709388.html?src=rss
As clean as your home may be, there are plenty of factors at play that can contribute to the accumulation of pollutants indoors. An air purifier is an easy way to freshen things up and improve the air quality in your home — and one of our favorites, the Levoit Core 400S, is currently 14 percent off. In a limited time deal on Amazon, the Levoit Core 400S in white is down to $190 from its usual price of $220.
The Levoit Core 400S is a standard air purifier in terms of its design, with a cylindrical body that has vents at the top and a simple display that offers touch controls and air quality readings. A color-changing ring at the center of the device surrounding the pollution measurement provides quick information at a glance; it’ll be either blue, green, orange or red depending on the air quality. It has a 360-degree filtration system and is stated to capture over 99.9 percent of pollutants as small as .3 microns, including dust, pollen and pet dander.
The Core 400S is one of our top picks for the best air purifiers you can get this year. It is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice controls, and can perform automatic purification duties. When running on auto, it’ll adjust its fan speeds based on changes in the surrounding air quality. The smart air purifier also connects to an app, where you can check the air quality reports even if you’re not home. It also has a sleep mode for quieter performance at night, and it’ll dim or turn off the display so you aren’t disturbed by bright lights.
The Levoit Core 400S combines pre-filter, activated carbon and HEPA into a ring-shaped filter that can be replaced for $50. The company claims it can purify an area of 1980 square feet once per hour. It may not have a standout design, but it gets the job done.
Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/our-favorite-air-purifier-is-30-off-right-now-in-a-limited-time-deal-150709388.html?src=rss