Month: August 2024
Marvel Rivals Release Date Accidentally Revealed, Coming December
The highly anticipated 6-versus-6 shooter will be out in early December, according to an apparently accidental leak from Epic Games on social media.
The highly anticipated 6-versus-6 shooter will be out in early December, according to an apparently accidental leak from Epic Games on social media.
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Borderlands 4 is launching in 2025
Image: Gearbox Software
Gearbox is planning to launch Borderlands 4 sometime in 2025, the company announced at the Gamescom Opening Night Live show on Tuesday. The game is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X / S.
The reveal trailer was pretty mysterious, and the trailer’s description on YouTube doesn’t offer much in the way of specifics, either. “In this next installment of the definitive looter shooter, players will assume the role of a legendary Vault Hunter as they blast their way through hordes of enemies in search of new treasures to loot on an all-new planet,” according to the description. At the very least, this new game seems like it will continue the legacy from other titles in the series.
The announcement follows the Borderlands movie’s generally poor reception and bad box office sales. Borderlands 3, the last mainline game in the franchise, launched in September 2019.
Image: Gearbox Software
Gearbox is planning to launch Borderlands 4 sometime in 2025, the company announced at the Gamescom Opening Night Live show on Tuesday. The game is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X / S.
The reveal trailer was pretty mysterious, and the trailer’s description on YouTube doesn’t offer much in the way of specifics, either. “In this next installment of the definitive looter shooter, players will assume the role of a legendary Vault Hunter as they blast their way through hordes of enemies in search of new treasures to loot on an all-new planet,” according to the description. At the very least, this new game seems like it will continue the legacy from other titles in the series.
The announcement follows the Borderlands movie’s generally poor reception and bad box office sales. Borderlands 3, the last mainline game in the franchise, launched in September 2019.
Windows 0-Day Was Exploited By North Korea To Install Advanced Rootkit
North Korean hackers exploited a critical Windows vulnerability to deploy advanced malware, security researchers revealed. The zero-day flaw, patched by Microsoft last week, allowed attackers to gain system-level access and install a sophisticated rootkit called FudModule. Gen, the firm that discovered the attacks, identified the threat actors as Lazarus, a hacking group linked to North Korea. The exploit targeted individuals in cryptocurrency and aerospace industries, likely aiming to steal digital assets and infiltrate corporate networks. FudModule, first analyzed in 2022, stands out for its ability to operate deep within Windows, evading detection by security defenses. Earlier versions used vulnerable drivers for installation, while a newer variant exploited a bug in Windows’ AppLocker service.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
North Korean hackers exploited a critical Windows vulnerability to deploy advanced malware, security researchers revealed. The zero-day flaw, patched by Microsoft last week, allowed attackers to gain system-level access and install a sophisticated rootkit called FudModule. Gen, the firm that discovered the attacks, identified the threat actors as Lazarus, a hacking group linked to North Korea. The exploit targeted individuals in cryptocurrency and aerospace industries, likely aiming to steal digital assets and infiltrate corporate networks. FudModule, first analyzed in 2022, stands out for its ability to operate deep within Windows, evading detection by security defenses. Earlier versions used vulnerable drivers for installation, while a newer variant exploited a bug in Windows’ AppLocker service.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
The Pixel Watch 3 is ‘replacement only’ if you break it
Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge
If you happen to crack the screen on your brand-new Pixel Watch 3, Google won’t repair it; the new smartwatch is “replacement only,” a Google representative told Android Authority. That means this is the third smartwatch in a row where Google won’t offer repairs.
That’s a shame, especially when you consider how Pixel Watch screens have held up in our reviews of the last two. Replacements are $49 if you happen to have bought Preferred Care, Google’s device insurance program — but that program costs $89 for two years of coverage (or $4 per month for 60 months).
Google representative Erin Cizek confirmed to The Verge via email that those with damaged Pixel Watch 3s can “contact the Google Pixel Watch Customer Support Team to check your replacement options.”
If you didn’t buy the Preferred Care plan — which you have to do when you buy the Pixel Watch 3 or within 30 days of your purchase — then your options are sparse. Google offers a potential discounted mail-in replacement, or you can try your luck at repairing it.
Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge
If you happen to crack the screen on your brand-new Pixel Watch 3, Google won’t repair it; the new smartwatch is “replacement only,” a Google representative told Android Authority. That means this is the third smartwatch in a row where Google won’t offer repairs.
That’s a shame, especially when you consider how Pixel Watch screens have held up in our reviews of the last two. Replacements are $49 if you happen to have bought Preferred Care, Google’s device insurance program — but that program costs $89 for two years of coverage (or $4 per month for 60 months).
Google representative Erin Cizek confirmed to The Verge via email that those with damaged Pixel Watch 3s can “contact the Google Pixel Watch Customer Support Team to check your replacement options.”
If you didn’t buy the Preferred Care plan — which you have to do when you buy the Pixel Watch 3 or within 30 days of your purchase — then your options are sparse. Google offers a potential discounted mail-in replacement, or you can try your luck at repairing it.
OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs. AirPods Pro 2
Chinese company OnePlus is debuting new earbuds today, with a feature set that pits them against the AirPods Pro. The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 look and sound a lot like Apple’s AirPods, and while they lack some of the Apple-esque magic integration, they’re more affordable at $179.
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Design wise, the OnePlus earbuds resemble the AirPods Pro, featuring an in-ear silicone design and a stem. The stem is silver, though, and unlike Samsung’s recent Galaxy Buds3 Pro, you won’t mistake these for the AirPods Pro due to the unique case design of the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. Fit is close to the AirPods Pro because of the silicone tips, and they’re comfortable to wear. Squeeze gestures can be used on the stem to play/pause music, skip tracks, replay a track, and adjust volume.
The case has an oval shape that’s wider and more rounded than the AirPods Pro case, plus it’s covered in a faux leather material that gives it a more distinct look.
Apple may have added a USB-C case to the AirPods Pro 2 in 2023, but the initial launch was in 2022, so it’s no surprise that other companies are starting to surpass the AirPods Pro in terms of sound quality. The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 have better out-of-the-box sound than the AirPods Pro, even though there’s no option for adjusting EQ.
There’s a solid balance between bass and higher frequencies with full sound and good separation of tracks. Sound is crisp, and the high-end notes are clear. there are two DACs per earbud, one that’s focused on the tweeter and the other on the woofer, which is what gives that balanced sound.
The Active Noise Cancellation works well, and it’s on par with ANC from other high-end earbuds. The ANC is adaptive and can adjust based on your surroundings, so ambient sounds can come through when you need them to. The ANC isn’t as standout as the sound quality, but it’s more than adequate.
Battery lasts for up to 43 hours, which is 13 hours longer than the AirPods Pro, and there is ear detection when using the earbuds with an iPhone. As for the microphones, call quality is solid.
OnePlus sells Android-based devices, so these earbuds are designed for Android smartphones rather than the iPhone. You’re not going to get the useful AirPods features like quick connect and automatic device swapping, and that’s a major downside. You also won’t get spatial audio unless these are paired with a Google Pixel phone that supports the feature.
For Apple device users, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are just standard Bluetooth earbuds, but if that’s all you need, you might like what OnePlus has to offer.Tag: OnePlusThis article, “OnePlus Buds Pro 3 vs. AirPods Pro 2” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Chinese company OnePlus is debuting new earbuds today, with a feature set that pits them against the AirPods Pro. The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 look and sound a lot like Apple’s AirPods, and while they lack some of the Apple-esque magic integration, they’re more affordable at $179.
Design wise, the OnePlus earbuds resemble the AirPods Pro, featuring an in-ear silicone design and a stem. The stem is silver, though, and unlike Samsung’s recent Galaxy Buds3 Pro, you won’t mistake these for the AirPods Pro due to the unique case design of the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. Fit is close to the AirPods Pro because of the silicone tips, and they’re comfortable to wear. Squeeze gestures can be used on the stem to play/pause music, skip tracks, replay a track, and adjust volume.
The case has an oval shape that’s wider and more rounded than the AirPods Pro case, plus it’s covered in a faux leather material that gives it a more distinct look.
Apple may have added a USB-C case to the AirPods Pro 2 in 2023, but the initial launch was in 2022, so it’s no surprise that other companies are starting to surpass the AirPods Pro in terms of sound quality. The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 have better out-of-the-box sound than the AirPods Pro, even though there’s no option for adjusting EQ.
There’s a solid balance between bass and higher frequencies with full sound and good separation of tracks. Sound is crisp, and the high-end notes are clear. there are two DACs per earbud, one that’s focused on the tweeter and the other on the woofer, which is what gives that balanced sound.
The Active Noise Cancellation works well, and it’s on par with ANC from other high-end earbuds. The ANC is adaptive and can adjust based on your surroundings, so ambient sounds can come through when you need them to. The ANC isn’t as standout as the sound quality, but it’s more than adequate.
Battery lasts for up to 43 hours, which is 13 hours longer than the AirPods Pro, and there is ear detection when using the earbuds with an iPhone. As for the microphones, call quality is solid.
OnePlus sells Android-based devices, so these earbuds are designed for Android smartphones rather than the iPhone. You’re not going to get the useful AirPods features like quick connect and automatic device swapping, and that’s a major downside. You also won’t get spatial audio unless these are paired with a Google Pixel phone that supports the feature.
For Apple device users, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 are just standard Bluetooth earbuds, but if that’s all you need, you might like what OnePlus has to offer.
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