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As you work your way through the fourth chapter of Black Myth Wukong, you'll find that the Webbed Hollow lives up to its name, as you'll need to take on a variety of Spider bosses if you want to progress. However, many players would argue that Violet Spider is the most challenging of them all.

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Photo by JOHN LAMPARSKI/AFP via Getty Images Meta’s semi-independent Oversight Board says the company made the right call letting Facebook users post pro-Palestine messages with the phrase “from the river to the sea.” In a decision published today, the board concluded the slogan “has multiple meanings and is used by people in various ways and with different intentions.” Consequently, it shouldn’t be removed under hate speech policies unless it’s accompanied by other violating content — like explicitly antisemitic sentiments or praise for terrorist groups. Following the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas and the subsequent retaliation by Israel, online service operators were faced with a flood of posts and videos related to the conflict, particularly posts that supported... Continue reading…

The new Tado X lineup of products is coming to the UK in November. | Image: Tado The Tado X range of heating products, which launched in Europe earlier this year with support for the Matter smart home protocol, is coming to the UK in early November. As a refresher, the Tado X lineup includes wired and wireless versions of the new thermostat, a smart radiator thermostat, a wireless temperature sensor, and a heat pump optimizer that interoperate to create a smart heating system in your home. The X range runs on Matter-over-Thread and includes an optional Bridge X, which acts as a Thread border router (for homes that don’t already have one) to connect each Tado X device to your home’s Wi-Fi and ethernet network. Tado is using an upcoming energy price increase in the UK as a selling point for its new X range.... Continue reading…

As IFA 2024 is about to start, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group announced the new core specification for Bluetooth 6.0. With this new technology, Bluetooth is bringing Channel Sounding, which could "greatly improve" Find My solutions. According to Bluetooth SIG, this innovation brings "true distance awareness, introducing transformative benefits across various applications," making it easier and faster to locate lost items. Currently, Apple, Samsung, and many other accessory makers use Bluetooth to locate items. Apple, for example, relies on two different technologies. One of them is ultrawide-band chips, which can offer precise location of items, and with the second generation of this technology, it's even possible to find friends in a crowd. BGR tested Find My with two iPhone 15 models at Taylor Swift's concert, and it was great. The other option is Bluetooth connectivity. To find Apple TV's Siri Remote, your iPhone can show whether you're getting near to it or farther away. Although it won't give you the precise location, it works fine. Bluetooth 6.0 could greatly improve item trackers, home devices, and other accessories. Although it's unclear when companies will start adopting the new Bluetooth 6.0 standard, it's already being announced, so we could see these improvements in the next few years. Bluetooth SIG also says that for digital key solutions, the Channel Sounding feature will "add a robust layer of security, ensuring that only authorized users within a specified range can unlock doors or access secure areas." Besides these changes, the group is also adding the following features to the new standard: Decision-Based Advertising Filtering: The Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Extended Advertising feature supports a series of related packets being transmitted on both primary and secondary radio channels Monitoring Advertisers: The host component of an observer device may instruct the Bluetooth LE controller to filter duplicate advertising packets. When filtering of this type is active, the host will only receive a single advertising packet from each unique device  ISOAL Enhancement: The Isochronous Adaptation Layer (ISOAL) makes it possible for larger data frames to be transmitted in smaller link-layer packets and ensures the associated timing information that is needed for the correct processing of the data by receivers can be reconstituted.  LL Extended Feature Set: With this advancement, devices can exchange information about the link-layer features that they each support. BGR will let you know once companies start shipping devices with this new standard. Don't Miss: iPhone 15 helped me find my friend at a Taylor Swift concert – here’s how it works The post Bluetooth 6.0 could revolutionize one of my favorite iPhone features appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $35 in Amazon credits, $179 Sonos soundbar, $60 Keurig coffee maker, $99 Bose speaker, more Today’s deals: $40 Sony headphones, $50 Ninja blender, $140 AirPods 3, $60 foldable camera drone, more Today’s deals: $50 off Sonos Ace, $90 Ninja Air Fryer Pro, Igloo coolers, Lenovo laptop, $18 pillows, more Best Apple deals for September 2024

Throughout history, humans have sought to transcend the ordinary boundaries of consciousness, reaching for experiences beyond the everyday. They did this through various means, including the use of psychedelics and mind-altering substances. These substances have played a profound role in shaping ancient rituals, belief systems, and even governance. From the shamanic traditions of Siberia to the sophisticated ceremonies of the Maya, the use of psychoactive plants and compounds has been a ubiquitous feature of human culture. The influence of these substances extended far beyond mere spiritual exploration; they became intertwined with the very fabric of ancient societies, affecting political structures, social hierarchies, and religious practices. To fully understand their influence, we must study the intricate relationships between psychedelics, ritual practices, and governance in ancient civilizations, examining how these substances were used to achieve altered states of consciousness, connect with the divine, and wield power. Visions From Beyond: The Role of Psychedelics in Ancient Rituals Psychedelics have long been associated with religious and spiritual rituals, serving as gateways to the divine or as tools for gaining insight into the cosmos. In many ancient societies, these substances were not merely recreational but were integral to the religious experience, often seen as sacraments that enabled communication with gods or spirits. Read moreSection: NewsGeneralMysterious PhenomenaReligionsWeird FactsHistoryAncient TraditionsPremiumPreviewRead Later 

Republican leaders who have been trying to push Christianity into public schools are facing opposition on several fronts in red states, including from local officials and civil rights organizations who are threatening a legal fight that could reach the Supreme Court.