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Audio player loading… BlizzCon 2021 Dates BlizzCon 2021 (or BlizzCononline) will be taking place from February 19 to February 20. TechRadar will be reporting all all the biggest news, announcements and reveals, so keep this page bookmarked for the the latest BlizzCon news. BlizzCon 2021 is over, having pulled off its first all-virtual event due to Covid-19 restrictions after having to cancel the event entirely last year. Whether this year's BlizzCon happen at all remained uncertain for a period of time. The publisher cancelled BlizzCon 2020 last May, citing health and safety concerns as the main reasons. But, instead of cancelling Blizzard 2021 event, the company opted to host the event online instead, promising fans an "all-digital celebration and exhibition of Blizzard games and universes". While it certainly didn't have the same punch as past events, all in all, Blizzard did a pretty good job of it? We got some major announcements like World of Warcraft: Burning … [Read more...] about BlizzCon 2021: Everything we saw at BlizzConline this year

Welcome to Edition 5.24 of the Rocket Report! I joined Ars more than seven years ago to write about space. It has been an amazing ride, and now I'm thrilled to say we're expanding our coverage. Come work with me as a space reporter! Pay is competitive, and you can work remotely. But you must be passionate about space and writing. At least some experience in space journalism is preferred. Here is the place to apply . Anyway, in a few months, I hope to have someone to help with the Rocket Report, so there will no longer be interruptions! As always, we welcome reader submissions , and if you don't want to miss an issue, please subscribe using the box below (the form will not appear on AMP-enabled versions of the site). Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar. A deeper dive into the German launch industry . A German market research firm, Capitol Momentum, has published … [Read more...] about Rocket Report: Tearing down Ariane’s SUSIE concept; is ChatGPT a rocket scientist?

If you really don’t use Windows Search much, you can disable indexing completely by turning off the Windows Search service. You’ll still be able to search–it will just take longer without an index. RELATED: How to Choose Which Files Windows Search Indexes on Your PC If you’re thinking of disabling Search because it’s slowing things down, we recommend trimming down what files and folders are getting indexed and seeing if that works for you first. And if you’re experiencing crashes or inaccurate searches, try rebuilding your search index . You should also note that other apps–notably Microsoft Outlook–use Windows Search to allow searching within those apps, so you’ll have to do without fast searching in those, as well. That said, if you’re planning on using another search app or you just don’t search often and would rather not have the service running, Windows Search is easy to disable. Hit Start, type “services,” and then click the result. On the … [Read more...] about How to Disable Search In Windows

Close OnePlus 11R OnePlus ’ next smartphone in its home market is the OnePlus Ace 2 , successor to last year’s OnePlus Ace. The OnePlus Ace 2 is set to launch in China on February 7. Ahead of the official announcement, OnePlus has been teasing the smartphone, revealing some of the key details about the upcoming smartphone. In a Weibo post, the company advertised the upcoming OnePlus 11R as a “three-chip powerhouse.” The smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which will be paired with the SuperVOOC S power management chip and a graphics rendering chip. OnePlus has also confirmed that the OnePlus 11R will boast a 5000mAh battery. Further, the smartphone is also confirmed to come with 100W charging support, like the OnePlus 11. The company says that the 100W charger can power the battery from 0-50% within 10 minutes. The OnePlus Ace 2 is expected to debut in the international market as the OnePlus 11R, which is … [Read more...] about oneplus: OnePlus Ace 2 to come with 100W charging and dedicated power management chip

Facebook-parent company Meta has reportedly received a go-ahead from a court to complete its purchase of virtual reality startup Within Unlimited, after the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought to block the deal saying the purchase could end the competition in the market. A report by Bloomberg cited people familiar with the ruling as saying that a US judge denied the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction to block the proposed transaction. The judge also issued a temporary restraining order that will essentially block Meta from closing the transaction for a week. This gives time to the FTC to appeal the ruling. What’s the case? In July 2022, the FTC filed a complaint to block Meta from acquiring virtual reality studio Within, which makes the popular VR app Supernatural. FTC said that the Mark Zuckerberg-owned company bought Within to end competition in the fitness market. Meta already owns Beat Saber which is a lot similar to Supernatural. Read … [Read more...] about Meta’s plans to expand metaverse are up and running again: Here’s how

In brief: The recent rise in popularity of ChatGPT has been meteoric, to say the least. According to new analysis, the AI platform in January reached 100 million users following its launch on November 30, which makes it the fastest-growing consumer app in history, though the chatbot itself doesn't believe it should be classed as an app. According to analysis by Swiss bank UBS, the speed at which ChatGPT has added 100 million users makes it the fastest-growing consumer app in history— more than one million people were using the site within five days of its launch. Reuters notes that this puts it ahead of TikTok, which took nine months to reach 100 million users. Instagram, meanwhile, took two and half years to hit the same figure. You knew it was just a matter of time until we did this (extend the @MintMobile savings with @OpenAI , that is). pic.twitter.com/uf2jblpG2j — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) January 10, 2023 However, when ZDNet asked ChatGPT if it … [Read more...] about ChatGPT adds 100 million users in two months, making it the fastest-growing “app” ever

You can screen record on iPhone with the Screen Recording tool in the Control Center. You must add the Screen Recording button to your iPhone's Control Center from the Settings app first. Occasionally, you might want to record what’s happening on your phone or tablet’s screen. Thankfully, Apple has included an easy tool to screen record on iPhone. We’ll show you how to record your screen on an iPhone or iPad. Table of Contents How to Add Screen Recording on iPhone How to Record the Screen on iPhone How to Screen Record With Sound on iPhone How to Find Screen Recordings on iPhone How to Add Screen Recording on iPhone First things first, let’s make sure you have screen recording on your iPhone or iPad. Every device running iOS 11 or newer has the screen recording tool. However, we’ll need to put the “Screen Recording” button in Control Center so you can use it. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad. Go to “Control Center.” If “Screen … [Read more...] about How to Screen Record on iPhone

Table of Contents What to Look For in a Gaming Microphone in 2023 Best Gaming Microphone Overall: Blue Yeti X Best Budget Gaming Microphone Under $100: Razer Seiren X Best Cheap Gaming Microphone Under $40: FIFINE Metal Condenser Microphone Best Gaming Microphone For Streaming: Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone Best Gaming Headset: HyperX Cloud Alpha S Update, 01/25/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best gaming microphones you can buy. What to Look For in a Gaming Microphone in 2023 While gaming headsets are the most mainstream option for capturing audio while gaming, dedicated microphones are quickly becoming a popular alternative. These standalone products are typically much more powerful than the small mics built into headsets, allowing you to send crystal clear commands to your teammates. They’re also wildly popular in the world of streaming, giving broadcasts a premium sense of production and improving the … [Read more...] about The Best Gaming Microphones of 2023

Table of Contents What to Look For in a Smart Display in 2023 Best Smart Display Overall: Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Best Budget Smart Display: Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) Best Smart Display for Video Calling: Meta Portal Plus Best Smart Display for Amazon Alexa: Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) Best Smart Display for Google Home: Google Nest Hub Max Best Smart Display for Apple Homekit: Apple iPad Update, 01/10/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best smart displays you can buy. What to Look For in a Smart Display in 2023 Shopping for a smart display is incredibly easy nowadays. Companies like Google, Amazon, and even Meta are churning out incredible products, and you’d be well-served by most of the displays currently lining store shelves. However, all of these products cater to a specific audience. Some are built with massive screens and premium cameras for crisp video calls, a few remove cameras for an affordable … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Displays of 2023

Police in Ireland are expected to launch a crackdown against so-called “far-right agitators” amid the continued growth of anti-mass immigration protests throughout the country. An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s national police force, are reportedly expected to make a significant number of arrests in the near future as part of a crackdown on so-called “far-right agitators”, a report on Thursday has claimed. It comes as unrest in the country grows over the Irish government’s open borders approach to its ongoing migrant crisis, which has seen tens of thousands of migrants from Ukraine and beyond arrive in the country which has a smaller population than many individual U.S. states. With a growing number of large protests taking place in various regions across the island nation every single night, many authorities and officials have been keen to suggest that the protests — which are grassroots in nature — are in fact being orchestrated by a shadowy “far-right” . Now, with one … [Read more...] about Police Crackdown on ‘Far-Right’ Promised As Migrant Protests Grow