No Man’s Sky Dev Reveals the Game Supports a Whopping 21 Platform Combinatorics, Including 3 PS5 Pro Modes
No Man’s Sky Dev Reveals the Game Supports a Whopping 21 Platform Combinatorics, Including 3 PS5 Pro Modes
Hello Games’ No Man’s Sky has received many updates since its release in August 2016. The game was initially released for PlayStation 4 and Windows, but over the past few years, the game has been released on several other gaming platforms. VR support was also added in the Beyond update in August 2019.
No Man’s Sky supports 21 platform combinatorics (Image via Hello Games)
In a recent tweet, Martin Griffiths, No Man’s Sky‘s engine programmer, shared a long list of platform combinatorics that currently support the game. Hello Games introduced cross-platform play for all supported platforms in 2020, so this list shows that the studio has optimized its game for all these platform combinatorics.
No Man’s Sky Supports 21 Platform Combinatorics
No Man’s Sky‘s engine programmer, Martin Griffiths, is a well-known name in the gaming industry for his contribution to ProjectCars and EA’s Harry Potter games. In a recent tweet, Griffiths revealed that No Man’s Sky supports 21 platform combinatorics, listing all of them. Optimizing the game for all these combinatorics isn’t an easy job but the highly-skilled devs at Hello Games were able to do it.
Here’s a fun updated list of the platform combinatorics that we currently support in No Man’s Sky! It’s a long list, which I hope conveys the complexity involved in releasing a large cross platform game like ours:
PS5 (Base) PS5 (Base, PSVR2) PS5 Pro PS5 Pro (8K) PS5 Pro (PSVR2)…
— Martin Griffiths (@Griff_) November 10, 2024
Thanks to the efforts of the systems and engine team at Hello Games, All these platform combinatorics were created and maintained in a single unified code base. The list also reveals that there are roughly 140 combinations of graphics options within PC and Mac. It is very impressive that Hello Games is able to maintain and support this while many major video game studios are still struggling.
The list has also revealed that No Man’s Sky also supports 3 PS5 Pro combinatorics: PS5 Pro, PS5 Pro (8K), and PS5 Pro (PSVR2). The support for PS5 Pro was added this month as the console was finally released last week after months of speculations.
No Man’s Sky Got Cross-Platform Play Feature In Mid-2020
No Man’s Sky is a whole different game in 2024 compared to its initial launch (Image via Hello Games)
In 2019, virtual reality support was added as a part of the Beyond update. Subsequently, cross-platform play across all these platforms was added in mid-2020. Before this update, the game used different servers for each platform versions. The VR support and cross-play further boosted No Man Sky‘s popularity among a wider audience.
The game had a rocky start as the game received mixed reviews initially as players found the gameplay uninspiring and repetitive. On top of this, many claimed that Hello Games cut a lot of features from the final version of the game. It was clear that the studio wasn’t able to handle the larger-than-expected player count but with post-release updates, the studio has managed to improve the game.
It’s been eight years since the release of No Man’s Sky and it seems like Hello Games is finally ready to move on. At The Game Awards 2023 in December, Sean Murray, Hello Games’ co-founder, introduced Light No *****, another exploration and survival game like No Man’s Sky.
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OpenAI’s next-gen Orion model is hitting a serious bottleneck, according to a new report – here’s why
OpenAI’s next-gen Orion model is hitting a serious bottleneck, according to a new report – here’s why
OpenAI is reportedly having trouble with Orion in certain areas like coding
Progress is slower than expected due to quality issues with training data
The next-gen model could also be more expensive
OpenAI is running into difficulties with Orion, the next-gen model powering its AI. The company is struggling in certain areas when it comes to the performance gains realized with the successor to GPT-4.
This comes from a report by The Information, citing OpenAI employees, who claim that the increase in quality seen with Orion is ‘far smaller’ than that witnessed when moving from GPT-3 to GPT-4.
We’re also told that some OpenAI researchers are saying that Orion “isn’t reliably better than its predecessor [GPT-4] in handling certain tasks.” What tasks would they be? Apparently, coding is a weaker point, with Orion possibly not outdoing GPT-4 in this arena – although it is also noted that Orion’s language skills are stronger.
So, for general-use queries – and for jobs such as summarizing or rewriting text – it sounds like things are going (relatively) well. However, these rumors don’t sound quite as hopeful for those looking to use AI as a coding helper.
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So, what’s the problem here?
By all accounts, OpenAI is running into something of a wall when it comes to the data available to train its AI. As the report makes clear, there’s a “dwindling supply of high-quality text and other data” that LLMs (Large Language Models) can work with in pre-release training to hone their powers in solving knottier problems like resolving coding bugs.
These LLMs have chomped through a lot of the low-hanging fruit, and now finding this good-quality training data is becoming a considerably more difficult process – slowing down advancement in some respects.
On top of that, this training will become more intensive in terms of computing resources, meaning that developing (and running) Orion – and further AI models down the line – will become much more expensive. Of course, the user of the AI will end up footing that bill, one way or another, and there’s even talk of more advanced models becoming effectively “financially unfeasible” to develop.
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Not to mention the impact on the environment in terms of ******* data centers whirring away and sucking more power from our grids, all at a time of increasing concern around climate change.
While we need to take this report with an appropriate amount of caution, there are worrying rumblings here, foreshadowing a serious reality check for the development of AI going forward.
The Information further notes that a different approach may be taken in terms of improving AI models on an ongoing basis after their initial training – indeed, this may become a necessity from the sound of things. We shall see.
Orion is expected to debut early in 2025 (and not imminently, as some rumors have hinted), and it may not be called ChatGPT-5, with OpenAI possibly set to change the naming scheme of its AI completely with this next-gen model.
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Empire Of The Ants PS5 vs PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X|S vs PC Graphics Comparison
Empire Of The Ants PS5 vs PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X|S vs PC Graphics Comparison
“The Paris-based (France) indie games publisher Microids and town of La Rochelle-based (France) indie games publisher Tower Five, are today very happy and proud to announce thst their photorealistic RTS “Empire of the Ants”, is now available for PC (via Steam) and consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X/S).” – Jonas Ek, TGG.
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******* cites progress in Lebanon ceasefire talks
******* cites progress in Lebanon ceasefire talks
******* says there is progress in talks about a Lebanon ceasefire and has indicated Russia could play a part by stopping Hezbollah rearming via Syria, although the group says it has not received any new truce proposals.
Pummelled by *******’s offensive, Hezbollah said political contacts were under way involving its backers in Iran, the US and Russia whilst also saying it had enough weapons for a “long war” and keeping up rocket ***** into *******.
In Jerusalem, ******** Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the war against Hezbollah was not yet over.
The main challenge facing any ceasefire deal would be enforcement, he said, although there was “a certain progress” in talks.
After previous rounds of fruitless US-led diplomacy to secure a Lebanon truce, the comments indicate renewed focus on the issue as President Joe Biden prepares to leave office in January, with president-elect Donald Trump set to replace him.
Hopes of a truce in the Gaza Strip have meanwhile suffered a setback, with Qatar suspending its mediation role.
Ignited by the Gaza war, the conflict at the Lebanese-******** border had been rumbling on for a year before ******* went on the offensive in late September, pounding wide areas of Lebanon with air strikes and sending troops into the south.
Saar, addressing a Jerusalem news conference, said ******* was working with the ******* States on a ceasefire in Lebanon.
******* wants Hezbollah north of the Litani river – 30km from the border – and unable to rearm, he said.
Saar said a basic principle for any agreement had to be that Hezbollah would not be able to bring weapons into Lebanon from Syria.
“It is vital to the success of any arrangement in Lebanon,” he said.
“And the Russians are, as you know, present in Syria. And if they are in agreement with this principle, I think they can contribute effectively to this objective.”
Russia deployed forces into Syria nearly a decade ago to support President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war there.
Hezbollah also sent fighters to help Assad, and carved out big sway on the ground alongside other Iran-backed groups.
Syria is widely seen as a major conduit for Iran to supply weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon, and ******* has struck targets in Syria regularly during the conflict.
An ******** air strike temporarily cut Syria’s main Homs-Damascus highway on Monday, Syrian media reported.
In Lebanon, relatives held funerals for 20 people ******* in a strike on the southern town of Deir Qanoun-Ras al-Ain, including seven medics from rescue groups affiliated with Hezbollah and its Shi’ite ally Amal.
The ******** military said more than 150 rockets were fired from Lebanon into *******.
One barrage set ***** to parked cars and a building in a Haifa suburb.
Three people suffered moderate and light wounds, the ******** ambulance service said.
In Beirut, Hezbollah official Mohammad Afif linked intensified political contacts to the looming change of US leadership.
“There is a great movement between Washington and Moscow and Tehran and a number of capitals,” he said.
“We hear a lot of talk but so far, according to my information, nothing official has reached Lebanon or us in this regard,” he told a news conference.
The contacts were “in the phase of testing the waters and presenting initial ideas”.
******** Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer was due to meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday in Washington DC, the State Department said.
The ******* Hayom newspaper reported on Sunday that substantial progress has been made in diplomatic negotiations over a proposed Lebanon ceasefire that would require Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River, barring its military presence near the ******** border, while the IDF would return to the international border.
Yedioth Ahronoth, *******’s best-selling newspaper, reported on Monday that ******* and Lebanon have exchanged drafts through US envoy Amos Hochstein, signalling progress in efforts to reach a final agreement.
The Lebanese government, which includes Hezbollah, has repeatedly called for a ceasefire based on the full implementation of a ******* Nations Resolution that ended a war between the group and ******* in 2006.
The resolution calls for the area south of the Litani river to be free of all weapons other than those of the Lebanese state.
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Classic event will take fans all the way back to the beginning
Classic event will take fans all the way back to the beginning
For the first time , Overwatch 2 players will be able to group up in teams of six. A three-week event featuring that format starts tomorrow, November 12. But there’s a twist: you won’t be able to select Kiriko or Sombra, or battle it out with an additional player on each side on Push maps just yet. That’s because in Overwatch 2’s first real taste of 6v6, Blizzard is taking us all the way back to the beginning with a limited-time mode called Overwatch: Classic.
You will be able to experience Overwatch almost exactly as it was upon its May 2016 debut. That means you can choose from the first 21 heroes, who all have their original kits and abilities. That means Hanzo loses his Lunge jump but regains his dreaded Scatter Arrow, Bastion and Torbjorn are vastly different than they are now and Cassidy’s Flashbang once again stun locks enemies for a moment.
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Symmetra reverts to being a support who can teleport allies almost anywhere on the map from the spawn room, while Mercy can will once again bring five ***** teammates back to life. Ultimate abilities will charge up faster too.
In addition, just like in Overwatch for a brief ******* at the very beginning, there are initially no limits on hero selection. So if you and your teammates want to run with a composition of four Winstons and two Lucios, have at it. However, this will only apply for the first few days, after which Blizzard will apply the single hero limit rule for the rest of the event. Games will take place under the Quick Play ruleset, rather than the Competitive format.
The original 12 maps will be available too — including the ******** maps that Blizzard retired from the main modes during the transition to Overwatch 2. While ******** maps are still available in the Arcade and custom games, you’ll once again be dealing with the notorious choke points of the otherwise gorgeous Hanamura, Temple of Anubis and Volskaya Industries.
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Things won’t be exactly as they were in May 2016, however. Original maps that have seen major reworks over the years — Dorado, Numbani, Route 66 and Watchpoint: Gibraltar — will appear as they are in the current game. You’ll only be able to use the original default Overwatch skins and no, there are no loot boxes. The user interface ******** the same too, which hopefully means the ping system will still be in place.
Blizzard doesn’t plan for this to be a one-and-done deal. There will be other Overwatch: Classic events in the future, focusing on various moments in the game’s history, like the . This limited-time mode is also separate from the other 6v6 tests as it looks to measure players’ interest in that format and garner feedback.
There’s a good chance that this limited-time mode will bring some lapsed players back into the mix, even just for a sip of nostalgia. I first played Overwatch several months after its debut, so it’ll be fun to see roughly how the game felt at the very beginning. I will be instalocking Mei every match so I can remember what it’s like to freeze an opponent before giving them a cheeky wave and ******* an icicle into their skull. Ah, memories…
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What is it and what does it mean for inflation?
What is it and what does it mean for inflation?
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release October’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) this Wednesday, November 13. The data print measures the monthly changes in prices paid by consumers, a vital measurement of month over month and annual fluctuations in US inflation.
Wealth host Brad Smith explains what CPI represents, expectations for the latest print, the differences between headline and core CPI, and the industries economists will be watching closely in this fresh batch of data.
To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.
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PS5 Pro’s Huge Price Didn’t Negatively Impact Sales, Sony Says
PS5 Pro’s Huge Price Didn’t Negatively Impact Sales, Sony Says
Earlier this month, the PlayStation 5 Pro finally arrived in stores. And while the lack of a disc drive and the $700 price tag have been unpopular with players, Sony President Hiroki Totoki has assured investors that sales of the mid-generation console update haven’t been negatively affected.
As noted by video game reporter Genki_JPN, Totoki recently told ********* investors that, “In terms of the pricing, many people made different comments on that, but pricing on PS5 Pro has not had a negative impact, I don’t think.” He added that, “********* users are the target of this hardware.”
Considering that the PS5 Pro has barely been out a week, it seems ********** to assess whether it’s a success or a ********. What we do know is that PS5 Pro consoles appear to be readily available in stores, which means they haven’t sold out. Video Games Chronicle is also reporting that several scalpers have had to sell their PS5 ***** at a loss due to the lack of demand that accompanied the PS5 when it debuted in 2020. And as mentioned by Totoki, PS5 Pro isn’t geared towards the average player.
However, the scalpers have reportedly had more success reselling the optional disc drive that can be added to the PS5 Pro. Several retailers have already sold out of the disc drive, which has given the scalpers an opportunity to fill the void until Sony can meet the demand. That suggests that there is a demand among the ********* for a PS5 Pro that can play discs. Whether Sony will eventually release a PS5 Pro with a disc drive ******** to be seen, especially since the company is reportedly making deals for PlayStation 6 manufacturing down the line.
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England review ‘brutal’ after Australia defeat – Ollie Sleightholme
England review ‘brutal’ after Australia defeat – Ollie Sleightholme
Sleightholme, 24, came on as a replacement and scored twice in the second half to register his first two international tries.
Marcus Smith’s touchline conversion from the Northampton wing’s second try put England into a 30-28 lead heading into the final 10 minutes.
However, two Wallaby tries – either side of Itoje’s 78th-minute score – saw Australia register only their second win against England in their past 12 meetings.
The frantic finale also prevented a dream first game at Allianz Stadium for Sleightholme, who won his third cap on Saturday.
“It was nice to score but it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t win,” he added.
It is the fourth game in five matches that Borthwick’s side have fallen on the wrong side of the final play, following two close Tests against the All ******* in July and a 33-31 defeat by France in their final game of this year’s Six Nations.
On Saturday, England will face world champions South *******, who defeated Scotland in their opening match of the autumn on Sunday.
“We’re testing fans’ patience, testing our patience,” admitted England number eight Ben Earl. “It feels like we won the game twice against Australia and then managed to lose it. Frustrating.
“Not the same old problems, different problems, but the same overwhelming feeling of another game that we’ve let slip. So food for thought.”
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Overwatch Classic Sees 6v6 Matches Return For Limited Time
Overwatch Classic Sees 6v6 Matches Return For Limited Time
Blizzard has announced that 6v6 matches are coming back to Overwatch for a limited time with Overwatch: Classic. The — new? — mode launches November 12 for all players and will run to December 2.
The announcement came alongside a new teaser video for the mode showing the original cast of characters, game modes, and maps.
“Eight years ago, Blizzard released a completely new gaming world called Overwatch,” Blizzard said in a blog post. “Connected by a theme of fighting for the future, millions of you jumped in to experience new heroes like a time-jumping adventurer, an esports champion turned mech pilot, and a genetically-modified gorilla from the Moon.
“Now you’ll be able to relive the nostalgia in a series of new limited-time events in Overwatch 2, where you can experience the original heroes, abilities, and maps in the classic 6v6 team-based action you remember.”
Overwatch: Classic will see access to 21 characters from the original launch of the game. The mode takes players back to Overwatch 1.0 from May 2016 with classic abilities from the heroes. The heroes will be grouped into their original classes, but the mode will feature the No Hero Limits rule meaning you can have a full team of the same heroes.
Regarding maps, all 12 original maps will be available along with the four original game modes.
As far as if Overwatch: Classic is the way for Blizzard to bring 6v6 back permanently, the studio says not right now.
“We are running separate 6v6 test modes in future seasons to gather feedback and gauge player interest on that format,” Blizzard said.
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BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX review: performance matches the price
BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX review: performance matches the price
BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX: Two-minute review
BenQ has built a strong reputation for delivering great monitors that cater to creators and gamers. Supporting both ends of the spectrum is the BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX. One of the finest 32-inch mini-LED displays released this year, this 4K monitor is highlighted by an IPS panel that features a peak brightness of 1,000 nits and DisplayHDR 1000 certification. Offering a fantastic contrast ratio of 1000:1, there are 1,152 local dimming zones with a ****** gambit covering 99% Adobe RGB and 99% P3.
That alone would make this a fine monitor for creatives who stream or edit photos and videos. Meanwhile, PixSoul Engine does a fantastic job of making game visuals top-tier by using BenQ’s Game ****** Database for advanced game-specific ****** modes. It also incorporates AI calculations for real-time adjustments of brightness and contrast, meaning regardless of what style of games you’re into, the visuals will look fantastic.
Performance-minded gamers needing a competitive edge have much to appreciate about the EX321UX. Paired with the respectable 144Hz refresh rate, the EX321UX also has a 1ms response time and FreeSync Premium Pro capabilities. Then there are various graphic overlays for both frame rate counters and crosshairs as well. Outside of PC gaming, there are enough ports to satisfy streamers and multi-platform gamers alike. As with most higher-end BenQ monitors, the EX321UX comes with an intuitive remote control, which makes applying various settings an easy task.
Those ports also allow for KVM, letting you use a set of keyboard and mouse inputs on two video import devices. This is great for streamers who use one PC for gaming and another for streaming with software like OBS. On the sound side of things, an eARC HDMI port gives 7.1 channel audio support for your choice of speakers.
The EX321UX could be considered the best mini-LED display in the 32-inch space now if a few things didn’t hold it back. The most notable aspect is the high $1,199 price point, which, when compared to the rest of the best 4K gaming monitors available that offer similar performance, might be a bit too much. Then again, the image quality alone is worth the price of admission.
The other issue is that the focus on adding eARC compatibility means this monitor doesn’t have a built-in speaker system. If money isn’t a problem and you have a nice speaker or headset system ready for use, the EX321UX is an absolute must-buy.
BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX: Price & availability
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How much does it cost? $1,199/£ 1,099.99/ AU $2,199
When is it available? Available now
Where can you get it? Available in the US, ***, and Australia
The BenQ EX321UX is now available in the US, ***, and AU territories for $1,199, £1,099.99, and AU $2,199 respectively. Potential buyers across those countries can buy directly from the manufacturer’s online store or various retailers like Amazon. For an IPS mini-LED panel, the cost may seem like a lot compared to other 32-inch 4K gaming monitors. However, the 1,000 nits brightness, HDR, PixSoul AI Engine, and 99% P3 and Adobe RGB makes this one of the best looking gaming monitors available. That doesn’t even count the loads of extras from eARC HDMI and KVM capabilities to the selection of ports and overlays.
If that’s a bit much, the Gigabyte M32UC is a wonderful alternative for around $450 and comes with built-in speakers. One would say that for the $1,199 price range, potential buyers could move into the OLED realm through outstanding gaming monitors like the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.
BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX: Specs
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Screen size
31.5 inch
Aspect ratio
16:9
Resolution
3840×2160
Brightness
1000 nits
Response time
1ms
Viewing angle
178 degrees/178 degrees
Contrast ratio
1000:1
****** support
1.07 billion colors
Inputs
1x HDMI (v2.1) eARC, 2x HDMI (v2.1), 1x DisplayPort (v2.1), 1x USB-C (PowerDelivery 65W, DisplayPort Alt Mode, Data), 1x USB Type-C upstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, data only), 3x USB Type-A downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, power charging 4.5W), 1x USB Type-C downstream (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5 Gbps, power charging 7.5W), 1x 3.5 headphone jack
Weight
15.9 lb | 7.2kg
BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX: Design
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The overall design is more in line with function over form
Features remote control and loads of ports
Weighing in at around 16 lbs, the BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX is easy to control during setup. There’s an attached ****** at the base that connects to the neck which is then linked to the display’s back panel. Once that’s done, you can adjust for height, tilt, and swivel. Going for more of a three-leg base means that the front legs aren’t obtrusive and won’t take up much space.
When it comes to the visual design on the EX321UX, it’s definitely more function over form. The front looks pretty boring – but who cares when the image quality is that beautiful? Having an all white back panel does offer a slight amount of aggressive flair, and you won’t find customizable RGB lighting.
Power comes from a standard power port that connects to a brick adapter before the power socket. The power port sits next to a large number of ports that allow you to connect various video and audio outputs alongside features like KVM capabilities. Outside of the singular eARC HDMI port, there are two standard HDMI 2.1 ports and a singular DisplayPort 2.1. Then there are three USB-C connections for various usage in addition to three USB-A ports. Rounding out the ports is a 3.5mm headphone jack so you can connect one of the best gaming headsets available to make up for the lack of built-in speakers.
On the bottom center is the power button, thumbstick for settings navigation, and quick switch button. These do a good enough job of changing various options, but the included remote comes in pretty handy, too. Navigating menus to change settings such as audio, video, and feature settings or even just turning it on and off was a breeze.
BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX: Features
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PixSoul Engine provides great image enhancement
eARC HDMI allows great audio experiences
KVM and various overlays significantly add to the total package
As mentioned previously, the highlight of the BenQ EX321UX’s outstanding image quality is an accumulation of its mini-LED IPS panel, high brightness, and 1,152 local dimming zones with a ****** gambit covering 99% Adobe RGB and 99% P3. Taking things over the top is the PixSoul Engine, which utilizes BenQ’s Game ****** Database for game-specific ****** modes and integrated AI algorithms for real-time adjustments of brightness and contrast. This does a fantastic job of making games look better while providing necessary visual information and avoiding damage to the immersive experience. Though the pre-selected image filtering looks great, the default Display HDR mode is simply wonderful in terms of image quality.
Not many gaming displays feature eARC HDMI as many gamers usually use headphones anyway. However, having the port that supports 7.1 channel audio on hand is something special for video editors and gamers who don’t want to put on a headset. Of course, video content through YouTube or streaming services like Netflix could benefit from the capability if you’re fine with using supported speakers.
KVM capabilities are perfect for streamers who offset the heavy computing of games on one computer with high-fidelity video streaming on another device. It works pretty simply and switching between devices takes roughly as long as switching between video inputs. Finally, there are various overlays for frame rates and crosshairs for shooter fans. All of these features are controlled through the in-display thumbstick or handy remote control.
BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX: Performance
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Image quality is outstanding and enhanced by PixSoul
Game performance sets the standard for high-end gaming monitors
Modern PC gaming benchmarks of visual fidelity look amazing on the EX321UX, such as Cyberpunk 2077, Hellblade II: Senua’s Sacrifice, Alan Wake II, and more. The 1,000 nit brightness and 1,152 local dimming zones allow for bold, crisp ****** and incredibly deep *******. HDR capabilities further enhance visuals without the brightness making images look flat. This even applies to more general computing tasks like web browsing where font reading is a pleasurable experience. ****** accuracy is fantastic thanks to its high ****** gamut which many Adobe Suite users will appreciate.
Gaming performance is pretty top tier as well. The max 144Hz refresh rate allows for buttery smooth gameplay while the 1ms response time allows for lag-free tracking of on-screen elements. Holding all of that together to prevent screen tearing is FreeSync Premium Pro compatibility. Some of the games we tested, such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Forza Motorsport (2023), and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, proved that the EX321UX can handle fast-paced, twitch leaning gameplay. Add various overlays like crosshairs and competitive gamers will definitely have an edge with this display.
Should you buy the BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX?
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BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX scorecard
Value
$1,199 may sound like a lot for a 32-inch IPS 4K gaming monitor, but there’s so much here beyond great image and performance quality.
4.5 / 5
Design
The design is functional, there are plenty of ports, and the included remote helps. Though it looks nice, it doesn’t move the needle aesthetically.
4 / 5
Performance
Game performance is solid as a rock thanks to its 1ms response time, 144Hz refresh rate, and FreeSync Premium Pro. Then there’s the jaw-dropping image quality.
4.5 / 5
Total score
The BenQ EX321UX might be one of the best 32-inch miniLED 4K gaming monitors available. Everything is top notch from the image quality to its performance and extras.
4.34 / 5
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How I tested the BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX
The BenQ Mobiuz EX321UX was tested over a two-week *******. During the day, tasks primarily involved using Google Chrome and Slack. This included working with Google Docs, project management software Asana, and social media management tools like Hootsuite.
Slack was also used extensively for communication across different channels, providing an opportunity to test the monitor’s performance during general everyday use. Additionally, Adobe Suite software, including Premiere Pro and Photoshop, was used to evaluate ****** accuracy on the monitor.
To assess overall image quality, games such as Alan Wake II, Forza Motorsport (2023), and Hellblade II: Senua’s Sacrifice were played, focusing on technical visual details and art direction. Performance and game enhancement features were tested with games like Fortnite and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Other games played included Starfield and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon.
I have spent several years covering monitors and other PC components for TechRadar. In addition to gaming, I have over a decade of experience with Adobe Suite.
First reviewed November 2024
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Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for UN ambassador
Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for UN ambassador
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump will nominate New York Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. ambassador to the ******* Nations, tapping a key House ally to join his administration.
Stefanik, 40, has been one of Trump’s most vocal defenders in Congress. She’s likely to be confirmed by the new, GOP-led Senate when the president-elect takes office in January, which will set up a race not only to fill Stefanik’s seat in the lower chamber, but also to succeed her as chair of the *********** conference.
File: Representative Elise Stefanik, a *********** from New York, during a news conference in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
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“I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the ******* Nations,” Trump said in a statement to CBS News. “Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.”
Here is what to know about the New York ***********.
Stefanik’s record in Congress
Stefanik was elected to represent New York’s 21st Congressional District in 2014 and at the age of 30, became the youngest woman elected to Congress. Currently in her fifth term, she cruised to reelection in November, defeating Democrat Paula Collins with more than 62% of the vote.
Stefanik serves on the Armed Services, Education and Workforce, and Intelligence Committees. She also is a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, which was created in 2023 when Republicans took control of the House. The weaponization panel was a nod to what many Republicans believed was federal investigators’ unfair treatment of Trump.
The New York *********** is the highest-ranking woman in the House, serving in leadership as the GOP conference chair. She replaced former Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming in the post after Cheney was ousted for her criticisms of Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, ******** on the U.S. Capitol.
Stefanik has been one of Trump’s staunchest defenders in the House, having emerged as a crucial ally during his first impeachment proceedings in 2019. She also introduced a nonbinding resolution last year that sought to “expunge” both of Trump’s impeachments by the House.
During this Congress, Stefanik made headlines for her grilling of university presidents during a hearing about their response to antisemitic incidents following the Oct. 7, 2023, ******* attacks on ******* by ******. The presidents of Harvard, Stefanik’s alma mater, and the University of Pennsylvania resigned following the hearing.
While Stefanik supported earlier packages sending assistance to Ukraine, she voted against a plan to send $60.8 billion to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia in April.
Stefanik and the 2020 election
The congresswoman was among a group of more than 100 House Republicans who signed onto a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the Supreme Court after the 2020 election in a longshot bid to overturn the election results in four battleground states. She also joined GOP lawmakers in objecting to certifying Pennsylvania’s election results.
“Tens of millions of Americans are concerned that the 2020 election featured unconstitutional overreach by unelected officials and judges, ignoring state election laws,” Stefanik said during a speech on the House floor after the Capitol *******. “We can and we should peacefully discuss these concerns.”
But the congresswoman also condemned the ********* of Jan. 6 during the same speech, calling it a “truly tragic day” for the country.
“We all join together in fully condemning the dangerous ********* and destruction that occurred today in our nation’s Capitol,” she said. “Americans will always have the freedom of speech and the Constitutional right to protest, but ********* in any form is absolutely unacceptable, it is anti-*********, and must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Earlier this year, Stefanik would not commit to certifying the results of the election, telling NBC News in January it would depend on whether “this is a legal and valid election.”
Stefanik before Congress
Stefanik graduated from Harvard University and worked in the White House for President George W. Bush on the Domestic Policy Council and in the chief of staff’s office. She also was an adviser to former House Speaker Paul Ryan during the 2012 presidential campaign, when he was the *********** vice presidential nominee.
Stefanik and her husband, Matt, have one son, Sam.
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Poll: A dozen new Liberals not enough to beat Labor in 2025
Poll: A dozen new Liberals not enough to beat Labor in 2025
A new poll predicts a 14 per cent swing against Labor in WA, potentially ushering in a dozen new ******** MPs to State Parliament.
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Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Rights A Huge MW3 Mistake In Season 1
Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Rights A Huge MW3 Mistake In Season 1
NoobFeed editor Ahnaf Tajwar writes – If you’re into classic COD mechanics with some fresh twists, Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 is worth a shot. The new omnidirectional movement, return of round-based Zombies, and rewarding progression make this one of the more exciting COD entries.
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The Google Pixel 8a drops to $399 ahead of ****** Friday
The Google Pixel 8a drops to $399 ahead of ****** Friday
If you’re looking for an excellent midrange smartphone for yourself or a loved one among all the early ****** Friday deals, your search may be over. Google’s Pixel 8a is on *****. It has dropped by $100 to $399.
That’s not quite the lowest price we’ve seen for the handset. It fell to $380 at one point. But this is still a good deal if you’re looking for a great phone that won’t break the bank. This price is for a configuration with 128GB of storage, but 256GB models are also $100 off at $459.
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The Google Pixel 8a is our pick for the best midrange smartphone on the market. Both the 128GB and 256GB variants are $100 off for ****** Friday.
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The Pixel 8a is our pick for the best midrange smartphone overall. We gave it a score of 90 in our review.
Thanks to Google’s inclusion of the Tensor G3 chip, the Pixel 8a supports many of the same AI features that you’ll find on flagship Pixel devices. We feel that the cameras are excellent, while that 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED display sure looks pretty.
The Pixel 8a has great battery life too. It lasted for 20 hours and 29 minutes in our video rundown test, actually beating out the Pixel 8 by 13 minutes. On the downside, wireless charging is pretty slow as it maxes out at 7.5W.
The bezels are a little thicker than you might like too, but otherwise the design is fairly slick. Another plus point is that the Pixel 8a is IP67-rated for dust and water resistance, so it should be somewhat durable.
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Kenya’s chief justice says no-one has ever tried to bribe her
Kenya’s chief justice says no-one has ever tried to bribe her
Kenya’s most senior judge has hit out following recent allegations of *********** and incompetence within the judiciary.
“In all these 22 years I’ve been a judge and a chief justice, nobody has ever approached me with a bribe. I would have them arrested,” Martha Koome told the BBC.
The country’s first female chief justice has recently been accused of failing to properly investigate and tackle allegations of bribery and *********** within the judiciary.
Some Kenyans have been referring to “jurispesa” – a *********** of the legal term jurisprudence and pesa (the Swahili word for money) – implying there is *********** in the judiciary.
But she defended herself and her colleagues, asking anyone making such accusations to present the evidence to the security agencies or to the judicial oversight commission.
She told the BBC ******* Daily podcast that the claims were “supposed to lower my credibility. It is supposed to distract me. I know who I am and I know what I have done and what I am going to do.”
She said she would always remain impartial.
Kenya’s judiciary has long been marred by claims of *********** and in 2021 Justice Koome told the BBC that *********** was “a national embarrassment in and out of the judiciary.
She said that some of the criticism she faced was because of her gender. “It is total misogyny. It is total chauvinism.”
She also said that one of the things she was most passionate about was addressing ********* against women.
She said it was “completely disheartening” that “every other day there is a report of a young woman who has lost her life through *********”.
Justice Koome said there were many matters of ***** that were not moving at all or were waiting in court for lack of witnesses.
There has been a recent increase in the levels of ********* against women, with police announcing that nearly 100 women and ****** had been ******* in the past three months.
More than 500 women were victims of femicide in Kenya between 2016 and 2024, according to the ******* Data Hub.
Justice Koome expressed her commitment to addressing the issue by making justice available to women across the country.
She has said she aims to open 11 courts around the country specialising in ******* and gender-based ******* – with two of them already set up in the western Kisumu and Siaya counties.
“We have a lot of hope in them because cases of gender-based ********* must be given priority. So that the victim who was violated does not keep coming to court, year in year out,” she said.
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NieR: Automata DLC and Photo Mode Coming to Stellar Blade November 20
NieR: Automata DLC and Photo Mode Coming to Stellar Blade November 20
It’s only fitting that NieR: Automata, one of the titles that inspired Stellar Blade initially, would enjoy a crossover with the action-packed PlayStation 5 exclusive. Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Tara, two long-time video game developers with deep respect for each other, join forces to bring console fans a collaboration unlike any other.
How does the NieR: Automata DLC work in Stellar Blade? According to the recent announcement, Emil from Emil’s Shop in NieR appears in Stellar Blade, selling eleven collab-specific items that somehow help combine both game worlds.
On top of the NieR: Automata DLC, Stellar Blade also receives a photo mode on November 20. The game’s upcoming photo mode allows you to pause the action at any point, snapping screenshots of Eve in various poses, expressions, landscapes, and even battle scenes for the ultimate action shot.
There seems to be a brand-new side quest in the game that teaches you how to utilize the photo mode and rewards you with money and items upon completion. It’s an excellent way to introduce the mechanic and spark creativity.
Furthermore, on the same day as the photo mode and NieR: Automata DLC—November 20—a patch will launch simultaneously that includes additional appearance cosmetics, lip-sync language support, additional songs for camp, character customization, new battle mechanics, like auto-targeting and ballistics correction, and more!
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Investors should stick to long-term plans no matter who is president: advisors
Investors should stick to long-term plans no matter who is president: advisors
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Money 101 newsletter with Sharon Epperson, an eight-week series to improve your financial wellness with monthly updates. Sign up to receive these editions, straight to your inbox.
Stocks soared in the days after President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election, and the Federal Reserve announced another interest rate cut less than two days later.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq markets reached record highs and their best week in a year.
Yet, Wall Street’s reaction to the election outcome does not reflect how many Americans feel about the state of their personal finances, some financial experts say. “Vibecession,” or the disconnect between the markets, the economy and people’s feelings about their financial standing, continues.
Feelings, however, should not overshadow anyone’s focus when assessing the potential impact of a second Trump presidency when it comes to finances, advisors say.
“While a new presidency may bring changes to the economic environment, it’s crucial to focus on financial strategies within our control,” said certified financial planner Rianka Dorsainvil, founder and senior wealth advisor at YGC Wealth and a member of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council. “Stick to your long-term financial plan, adjusting only when your personal circumstances or goals change.”
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Consumers and investors have little or no control over government policies on tariffs, taxes, interest rates or the state of the economy. However, improving your personal economy is possible by taking better control of your money, experts say.
Here are five ways to improve your finances:
1. Build an emergency fund
Build up your emergency funds in a high-yield savings account. “Aim for three to six months of living expenses,” Dorsainvil said. “This financial buffer provides peace of mind and stability, regardless of broader economic conditions. It ensures you’re prepared for unexpected expenses or income disruptions.”
2. Increase savings goals
Boost savings goals in accounts that also offer tax breaks. Compare tax advantages of traditional and Roth 401(k) plans and other workplace retirement savings accounts — and Roth IRAs, too.
“If you’ve got a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution, if you put it in the stable value fund or the cash option and you put in $100 with each paycheck, you’re ahead of the game,” said CFP Lee Baker, founder of Claris Financial Advisors in Atlanta.
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3. Review benefits from employers
During open enrollment, thoroughly review health insurance coverage options and other benefits, including flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
FSAs and HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts for health expenses. Unlike FSAs that are “use it or lose it” savings vehicles generally for the calendar years, HSA funds roll over from year to year.
The account comes with you if you change jobs and HSA money can be invested. HSAs also offer three ways to save on taxes: funds go in pretax, grow tax-free and you can withdraw money to pay for qualified medical expenses without paying taxes on it.
“They’re the perfect investment vehicle,” said Baker, who is also a member of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council. “Turbocharging it or putting as much money into as possible has always been our advice to the vast majority of clients.”
4. Pay down debts
If you’re dealing with credit card debt, experts say to take a break from using cards and work with a nonprofit credit counselor to develop a strategy to pay down your debt. You can find one through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
“By reducing debt, you’re better positioned to adapt to potential changes in interest rates or economic policies,” Dorsainvil said.
5. Look for ‘missing money’
Another option is finding “missing money” or unclaimed assets from accounts you may have forgotten.
Search for your “unclaimed property” on the National Association of State Treasurers’ missingmoney.com website or go directly to the state’s unclaimed property office. It may only take a few minutes to fill out a form to claim funds from an old bank or brokerage account.
The bottom line: don’t let short-term market reactions or speculative headlines scare you into decisions that may adversely affect your portfolio or wallet, Dorsainvil said.
Instead, focus on fundamental financial practices that “provide a solid foundation to navigate any economic environment, regardless of who’s in the White House,” she added.
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Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for UN ambassador?
Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for UN ambassador?
President-elect Donald Trump has named *********** Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to serve as the US ambassador to the ******* Nations.
A longtime Trump ally, Stefanik is a staunch supporter of ******* and has also been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient backing for its war against ******.
“Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter,” Trump said in a statement confirming the first cabinet pick of his second term.
If confirmed, Stefanik would replace UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a career diplomat who worked for the US Foreign Service for 35 years.
Stefanik said she was “deeply humbled” to accept Trump’s nomination and was looking forward to “earning the support of my colleagues in the ******* States Senate”, which must vote on her nomination to make it official.
“America continues to be the beacon of the world, but we expect and must demand that our friends and allies be strong partners in the peace we seek,” Stefanik added in a statement given to the New York Post.
The New York Congresswoman has minimal experience in foreign policy and national security. She has served on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Since ******’s 7 October *******, she has become one of the most outspoken supporters of ******* in Congress, garnering national attention as she led congressional hearings about university presidents’ handling of protests on college campuses following the ******* *******.
Last month, she argued there should be a “complete reassessment of US funding of the ******* Nations” after the ************ Authority tried to expel ******* from the UN over human rights abuses in Gaza.
In a statement on Monday, *******’s international spokesperson to the UN said the country’s ambassador, Danny Danon, “looks forward to working closely with Elise Stefanik on tackling malicious ***** at the UN advanced by hostile nations while staying unswervingly committed to truth and justice”.
Before Trump’s announcement, Stefanik had risen to become the highest ranking woman in House *********** leadership.
Born and raised in upstate New York, the congresswoman was the first member of her family to earn a college degree after graduating from Harvard University in 2006.
Soon after, she entered politics, serving as a White House domestic policy adviser under President George W Bush and eventually becoming a senior aide to Bush chief of staff Joshua Bolten.
Stefanik later became a top campaign adviser for Paul Ryan when he ran for vice-president alongside Mitt Romney. When Romney lost, the then-30-year-old moved back to upstate New York and ran for Congress, flipping a Democratic-controlled seat with a win by over 20 points.
Stefanik once billed herself to voters as a traditional *************, but emerged as one of Trump’s most ardent defenders during the first impeachment trial against him in 2019. Her support for Trump has not wavered since.
“I’m proud to be a top surrogate,” Stefanik said earlier this year of her support for the president-elect. “I would proudly serve in a future Trump administration.”
Her appointment would leave open the 21st Congressional District seat in New York, which would lead to a special election.
Some Trump allies, including billionaire Elon Musk, have argued it is too risky to lose Stefanik’s seat as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of the House, which ******** too close to call.
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Stellar Blade is getting Nier Automata DLC and a photo mode this month
Stellar Blade is getting Nier Automata DLC and a photo mode this month
Stellar Blade will add Nier Automata DLC and a photo mode next week as part of a major title update.
Launching on November 20, the patch will also introduce new costumes for protagonist Eve and lip-sync support for six additional languages (French, Spanish, Italian, *******, Portuguese, and ****** ********* Spanish).
“Nier:Automata significantly inspired Stellar Blade,” Shift Up chief technology officer DongKi Lee said in a PlayStation Blog post. “The collaboration between Director Kim Hyung Tae and Director Yoko Taro, marked by mutual respect and creativity, led to this successful outcome.
“In the center of all this is Emil (voiced by Maii Kadowaki), the strange character from Nier:Automata. Emil’s Shop makes a surprise appearance in the world of Stellar Blade where eleven different collaboration-special items will be available. Items that intertwine the best of both games, leading you to a more enriched world.”
The game’s photo mode will let players pose Eve, change her outfit, and add new visual effects to screenshots.
“You can now transform each moment in the game into your personal masterpiece,” Lee said. “Beautiful landscape, thrilling battles, those emotional moments with the characters… Capture these moments to your heart’s content. Meticulous camera work and various filters allow you to create unique looks.”
Shift Up has confirmed that it’s exploring the possibility of releasing Stellar Blade for PC and developing a sequel to the game.
Ahead of its PS5 release in April, VGC’s Stellar Blade review called it “one of the most mechanically satisfying action games of the generation.”
We said: “For those who wished that **** of War Ragnarok offered a bit more challenge or that Bayonetta had a bit more weight to its combat, this slick sci-fi slasher is the perfect tonic, offering both the perfect entry point into the Souls-like genre and a refreshing refinement of the well-worn character action formula.”
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Audio AIs are trained on data full of bias and offensive language
Audio AIs are trained on data full of bias and offensive language
Audio training data has been overlooked when it comes to assessing AI
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Artificial intelligence models that generate audio are being trained on datasets plagued with bias, offensive language and potential copyright infringement, sparking concerns about their use.
Generative audio products, such as song generators, voice cloning tools and transcription services, are increasingly popular, but while text and image generators have been subject to much scrutiny, audio has received less attention.
To help rectify this, William Agnew at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania and his…
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Italian authorities bust ‘international forgery ring’
Italian authorities bust ‘international forgery ring’
Police in Italy say they have busted a major ********* ********* network forging and selling artworks by some of the biggest names in modern art.
More than 2,100 forged artworks were recovered, including works attributed to Banksy, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso.
Thirty-eight people were arrested over the forgeries, which carried a potential ***** value of about €200m (£165m; $213m).
Six forgery workshops were uncovered in the sting, including two in Tuscany, one in Venice and the rest elsewhere in Europe, Italian prosecutors added.
Those arrested face charges of *********** to handle stolen goods, forgery and ******** ***** of artworks, the Carabinieri cultural squad and the Pisa prosecutors’ office said in a ****** statement on Monday.
The statement said authorities were tipped off in 2023 after they seized about 200 fake pieces from the collection of a businessman in Pisa, including a copy of a drawing by Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani.
Fake artworks attributed to more than 30 famed artists were seized in raids carried out in Italy, Spain and Belgium, the statement said.
Other artists impersonated by the network included Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Salvador Dali, Henry Moore, Gustav Klimt, Joan Mirò, Jackson Pollock, Francis Bacon and Piet Mondrian.
Pisa Chief Prosecutor Teresa Angela Camelio said experts believe the operation is “the biggest act of protection” of Banksy’s estate.
Banksy is one of the world’s most famous artists, but despite his global following, his identity ********, officially at least, unknown.
This is not the first time his artwork has attracted **********. In September, two thieves were arrested and charged over the theft of his famed Girl with Balloon piece from a central London art gallery.
Banksy’s art, which tends to be graffitied by the artist on public buildings, has at times not remained intact for long.
A recent urban jungle collection, which popped up over a series of days across London, was defaced.
Warhol’s work, too, has fallen foul of ********** of late. Earlier this month two of his artworks were stolen during an overnight break-in at a gallery in the Netherlands.
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F1 24: A deeper ***** into its PS5 Pro enhancements, plus first details on the upcoming season 4
F1 24: A deeper ***** into its PS5 Pro enhancements, plus first details on the upcoming season 4
Electronic Arts writes: “In a first for EA Sports, the PS5 Pro F1 24 enhancements enable 8K/60Hz support when using a compatible display in Resolution Mode. All 25 circuits in the game are improved both on and off the track, and with variable weather and time of day options for each, players are bound to discover a new favorite in 8K/60Hz.”
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