Controller snobbery is in decline among PC gamers, with the proportion of Steam users playing on a PC controller tripling over the last six years. That doesn’t mean the classic keyboard and mouse combo is being spurned for first-person shooters, of course, but it does mean that PC gamers are now much more likely to reach for a pair of thumbsticks in some games. According to Valve, the Xbox controller is the most popular design, commanding a 59% share among Steam gamers playing with a controller. We’re inclined to agree with their choice too, as the current Xbox Wireless Controller is our favorite overall choice when it comes to finding the best PC controller right now. Continue reading PC gamers are finally embracing the controller, as usage triples MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

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Illustration: The Verge Perplexity has launched a major upgrade to its Pro Search AI tool, which it says “understands when a question requires planning, works through goals step-by-step, and synthesizes in-depth answers with greater efficiency.” Examples on Perplexity’s website of what Pro Search can do include a query asking the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland or Finland. It breaks down its research process into three searches: the best times to see the northern lights in Iceland and Finland; the top viewing locations in Iceland; and the top viewing locations in Finland. It then provides a detailed answer addressing all aspects of the question, including when to view the northern lights in either country and where. GIF:... Continue reading…

Illustration: The Verge A year and a half ago, Threads was but a twinkle in Mark Zuckerberg’s eye. Now, the rival to Elon Musk’s X has reached more than 175 million monthly active users, the Meta CEO announced on Wednesday. His announcement comes as Threads is about to hit its one-year anniversary. Back when it arrived in the App Store on July 5th, 2023, Musk was taking a wrecking ball to the service formerly called Twitter and goading Zuckerberg into a literal cage match that never happened. A year later, Threads is still growing at a steady clip — albeit not as quickly as its huge launch — while Musk hasn’t shared comparable metrics for X since he took over. As with any social network, and especially for Threads, monthly users only tell part of the growth... Continue reading…

Democrats' cries that the Supreme Court has become a MAGA institution is way off base, according to The Wall Street Journal's editorial board.

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Kelly Ripa’s recent vacation photos have sparked conversation online, with fans wondering what she “did to her face” and trolls accusing her of getting cosmetic enhancement done. The TV personality went on a getaway trip to Switzerland with her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos, and their daughter, Lola. Mark shared moments from the relaxing time off on his Instagram, showing off his boating skills, some scenery, a mother and daughter shot of Ripa and Lola, and more photos of his gorgeous wife. “Swiss life…Merci Beaucoup Geneva,” his caption read. Kelly Ripa shows off her new different look Instagram Ripa posed in several outfits including a green swimsuit and a straw sun hat, which she accessorized with a pair of sunglasses and a chic necklace. She wore the same headwear in another slide over a halter neckline dress and a pair of flats. Although Ripa looked gorgeous, her followers could not help but notice some changes in her appearance and gaunt figure. RELATED: Kelly Ripa Reacts To Mark Consuelos Saying He Shared “Passionate” Kiss With Woman Mark’s page started to get busy, with Ripa’s fans flooding his comments section with their thoughts. “Her face looks different!” someone quipped. “How can her arms be that skinny and have skin hanging? She’s got to be a size 00!!” a trolled. Others simply admired her and left kind words. Instagram Ripa has been open about her health and her struggle with the reality of aging, which she discussed with Demi Moore during an April episode of the Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa podcast. She recalled feeling insecure about her body and comparing herself to a “used dunk teabag.” Instagram Although the mother of three has yet to speak up on the allegations that she has been under the knife, she previously admitted to getting Botox, which she says changed her life. Meanwhile, Ripa also shared snaps from the family vacation on her Instagram; however, her choice of photo was not different from that of her usual gorgeous ones. Click for next Article The post 53-Year-Old Kelly Ripa’s ‘New Face’ Become Latest Hot Topic appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

The "drip, drip, drip" seems to be turning into a stream, at least for now. The first sitting Democratic member of Congress came out last night and called for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential…