If the last few years of the videogame industry have taught me anything, it's to expect a comeback. CD Projekt Red made sure Cyberpunk 2077 would rise from the ashes, Hello Games continues to support No Man's Sky after almost a decade, and Square Enix's Final Fantasy 14 2.0 turned the MMO into a gargantuan success. I have faith that Payday 3 will join these games, especially after the improvements Starbreeze has made to the co-op FPS in its first year. As we enter the game's next year of content, however, Starbreeze says it'll be lowering investment and using a smaller team - but it's not as bad as it might sound. Continue reading Payday 3 to have a smaller team, less investment going forward, Starbreeze says MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games on PC, The best crime games on PC, The best FPS games

With the JRPG genre slowly but surely working its way back to the monumental success of the 1990s, it's no wonder Sony has capitalized on the trend by having many of the classic JRPGs available on PS Plus.

Illustration: The Verge Roblox is starting to roll out some recently-announced child safety features, and the updates include some new limitations for how users under 13 can communicate on the platform. Beginning Monday, users younger than 13 won’t be able to DM players outside of games or experiences on Roblox. And they’ll need parental permission to be able to send in-game DMs — though this change won’t be fully implemented across the platform until the first quarter of 2025. The changes follow recent reports highlighting instances of Roblox failing to protect children. A big article from Bloomberg described how predators on the platform use chat to communicate with kids. And a report from Hindenburg Research described Roblox as “an X-rated pedophile... Continue reading…

One of the more notable Apple rumors of the past 15 years has been resurrected. Writing for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman says that Apple is currently evaluating the “idea of making an Apple-branded TV set.” While I’d normally scoff at this type of report, Gurman has a stellar track record concerning Apple rumors, so it’s certainly worth mentioning. Also, who can really be surprised? We now live in a world where anything, no matter how outlandish, is seemingly possible. After all, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson recently stepped into the ring with social media influencer and aspiring boxer Jake Paul. Getting back on track, Gurman doesn’t go into much detail about Apple’s plans but notes that Apple’s theoretical foray into the smart TV space may come alongside a more concerted effort to release integrated products for the home. Remember, just a few days ago word spread that Apple is planning to release a wall-mounted smart-home device sometime in March of 2025. An old rumor is new again Every few years, the blogosphere becomes enamored with reports of Apple releasing a fantastical new product. The most recent example centered on Apple designing and releasing its own electric vehicle, an initiative that, in my opinion, was always too ambitious to be practical. As we know now, Apple devoted a lot of R&D resources to its EV project, only to formally cancel it in 2024.  But before the Apple Car, there was the Apple-branded TV. For years, rumors swirled regarding Apple’s plans to release its own smart TV, with some of these rumors going back more than 15 years. And if you listened to analysts at the time, an Apple smart TV was all but a sure thing. The only question, they claimed, was a matter of when, not if. Of course, Apple also abandoned its smart TV initiative in 2015, after nearly 10 years of exploratory and developmental work. An Apple HDTV makes less sense now than ever An Apple HDTV with integrated Apple TV functionality was arguably intriguing many years ago. After all, smart TVs weren’t yet common, and there were rumblings that Apple might be able to deliver a best-in-class user experience with respect to picture quality and the overall user experience. Fast forward to 2024, and smart TVs have been commoditized. The days of having to spend over $1,000 for a solid smart TV are long gone. These days, you can pick up a decently impressive Samsung for a few hundred bucks. And if you’re looking to be more economical, you can easily buy a more budget-friendly 55-inch TV from a company like TCL. And for folks who aren’t TV fiends, they might not even be able to discern a huge difference in picture quality. Hook that puppy up to a Roku or Apple TV, and you instantly have an impressive setup. Put simply, what’s the appeal of an Apple smart TV for consumers? Additionally, the smart TV space is notorious for razor-thin margins, which is something Apple historically shies away from. And if Apple won't compete on price, it's hard to fathom Apple coming out with a premium HDTV capable of offering users a huge improvement in picture quality or user experience.  It's important to remember that Apple’s iPhone, and the iPod before it, succeeded because those products entered markets that were devoid of innovation and quality. The smart TV market, however, is certainly not short on sophisticated players constantly releasing better products year after year. Simply put, there isn’t much room for Apple to make a huge dent in the TV market by offering a meaningfully better experience. You'd be well-advised to take this rumor with a heaping grain of salt. Don't Miss: Today’s deals: $120 Segway Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite, $20 Android smartwatch, $22 Fire TV Stick 4K, more The post Rumors of Apple releasing a smart TV have resurfaced appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Apple Watch deals for November 2024 Best Apple deals for November 2024 Best Black Friday home security deals of 2024 Best Fire TV Stick deals for November 2024

Chinese scientists have developed a new high-power microwave weapon that combines electromagnetic waves with ultra-precise timing technology to enhance its power output for targeting a specific object, reports the South China Morning Post, the leading English-language...

A defamation lawsuit against Arizona Republican Kari Lake filed by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has been settled, an attorney representing Lake confirmed to Newsweek on Sunday."The details of the settlement are confidential, according to two people familiar with...

A Russian strike on a nine-story building in the city of Sumy in northern Ukraine killed eight people and wounded dozens, an official said Sunday, as Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack described by officials as the largest in recent months.

Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, it said Monday, after the pioneer of no-frills travel in the U.S. struggled with a long run of quarterly losses, failed merger attempts and looming debt maturities.

Linda Gray proved that she still has the looks at a recent red-carpet appearance in Dallas, Texas. She showed up to last week’s 2024 Farrah Fawcett Foundation Tex-Mex Fiesta in a silk shirt and leather slacks, which she matched with brown cowboy boots. Though 84, Linda’s looks reminded the audience of her gorgeous look while playing Sue Ellen Ewing in the hit series Dallas. She wore her hair down to her shoulders with full forehead bangs and kept the makeup simple with glossy peach lips. Linda Gray from ‘Dallas’ now is still stunning as ever Linda Gray/Everett She had her first shot at fame playing Sue from 1978 to 1991, after spending years as a model and TV commercial regular. She earned multiple international awards for her role and was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy. Linda was also named 1982’s Woman of the Year by the Hollywood Radio & Television Society. She considers her fan-favorite character the most interesting female on the show due to her unpredictability. She once recalled having to improvise during filming, as she sometimes did not know what to expect. Linda reprised her beloved role in spinoffs and the decade-old reboot. Linda Gray/Everett Life after ‘Dallas’ Linda’s acting career gained momentum after Dallas, as she immediately landed a role in Sylvester Stallone’s Lovejoy, which also starred co-star Ian McShane. She starred in more TV movies like Bonanza: The Return, Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter, and Accidental Meeting, after which she briefly explored theater via Broadway. Linda Gray/ImageCollect Many productions later, Linda is still active in the industry at 84, having made a comeback in 2023’s Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas. On a personal note, she lost her son, Jeff Thrasher, to Leukemia in 2020 and shared the tragic news on social media. Her daughter Kehly Sloane, who also starred in Dallas, is thriving as an actress. Next up: Resurfaced Photo From 1984 Princess Diana Lookalike Contest Shows Spot-On Doppelganger The post 84-Year-Old Linda Gray Still Looks Gorgeous After Starring In ‘Dallas’ Decades Ago appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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