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The next week ofFortniteis here, and it comes with a new set ofpunchcardchallenges for you to complete. For season 8, week 5, you’ll gain access to Dire, who has several objectives for you — most of which can be completed quickly. However, some require you to have knowledge of specific locations, while others are a tad more complex. In this guide, we’ll show you how to complete the latest challenges. Here are the Dire quests and how to finish them inFortnite....

While its prototype was a fun device to tinker with at last year’s CES show in Las Vegas,GE Appliancesis making its dynamic new Kitchen Hub the centerpiece of the appliance manufacturer’s presence at CES 2019 as it prepares to bring the product to the consumer market later this year. CES attendees should expect multiple interactive stations that give GE Appliances the chance for as many people to experience the hub’s capabilities as possible....

Google’s Duplex may well change the concept of a digital assistant forever. Gone are the days when a digital assistant could really only help you with the weather and searching the web.Google Duplexcan do things like book tables at restaurants by simply calling the restaurant and asking for a table — all while sounding like a real human. Turns out, however, at least for now, it may be a real human on the other line....

Grell Audio isn’t a household name, but its founder, Axel Grell, is something of a legend in the audiophile community. As Sennheiser’s lead headphones designer for the better part of 30 years, he was a driving force behind the company’s line of highly regarded audio products, like the pricey but extraordinaryHD800and HD800S. Now, out on his own, Grell has his sights set on a new goal: To produce a set oftrue wireless earbudsthat don’t compromise on sound quality and, perhaps more importantly, don’t cost the equivalent of lease payment on a Ferrari....

More than 20 years ago, the firstHalovideo game made its debut on the original Xbox. It quickly became a fan favorite on the strength of its sci-fi action and epic story. Hollywood took a few stabs at bringing that world to life, but the project has now finally come to fruition with aHalooriginal series on Paramount+. During the AFC Championship Game, the first full trailer for the show arrived, and it sets the stage for a spectacular intergalactic war....

In the early 2000s, Jane Goodall and Lilian Pintea combed through Tanzania withGoogle Earthfor the first time and were shocked to see the rate of deforestation affecting the area surrounding Gombe, home of the chimpanzees Goodall had so famously studied in the 1960s. If left unchecked, the deforestation would eventually destroy the habitat of the chimps. Goodall, the primatologist who debunked the thought that humans are the only animals to use tools, believed she had to put a stop to the damage....

If you recall the Tree Sentinelruining your day when first startingElden Ring,then the Furnace Golem is here to remind you that even your over-leveled character isn’t going to breeze throughShadowof the Erdtree.These towering infernos are as dangerous as they are intimidating, but they’re not invincible. Technically, they don’t count as a new boss, though you could be forgiven for mistaking them for one after they trounce you in just an attack or two....

Vinyl may be decades old, but as the world’s current number one selling form of physical music media, it’s never been more relevant. And whether you’re rediscovering your old crates of records ordropping the needleon a fresh new pressing you grabbed atRecord Store Day,or you’re new to vinyl altogether and juststarted your collection, you might be wondering how to bridge the gap between the vintage medium and your modernwireless Sonos system....

WhatsApp is a great texting alternative that adds easier photo and video sending, easier international communication, and the ability to call via purely sound or sound and video. Unlike Zoom, however, recording a WhatsApp call isn’t built-in to the software. To record a WhatsApp call, you’ll have to use another application on your phone. Here, we’ll take a look at the most common apps that you might want to use for recording your next WhatsApp conversation and how you can use them effectively....

Apple’s AirDrop is a terrific way to wirelessly swap files between the company’s devices, like from aniPhone to a Mac. Google began working on similar technology to replace its NFC-based Android Beam launched in 2011. Called Fast Share, it eventually appeared on Pixel phones in 2019 and then was renamed toNearby Sharewhen it became available to all Android 6.0 devices and newer in 2020. This guide shows you how to enable and useNearby Shareon Android phones....

The Echo Buds have given Apple’s AirPods a run for their money as some of thebest true wireless earbudson the market. Amazon’s proprietary earbuds cost a mere $130, which, given their top-tier features and resounding performance, represents an unbeatable value. With an ergonomic, comfortable fit, outstanding noise reduction, and hands-free access to Alexa, the Echo Buds provide an outstanding user experience. Here’s how to make the most of them. Further reading What are the Echo Buds?...

Apple is going all out on developing the operating system for its secretmixed-reality headset. In fact, that ongoing effort could mean Apple’s other systems miss out on exciting new features this year, includingiOS 17and macOS 14. According to anew reportfrom journalist Mark Gurman, Apple has reassigned engineers to the headset’s operating system,dubbed xrOS, and away from other projects. That might be bad news if you were hoping for major software updates to the next iPhone, iPad, and Mac models....

Intel has killed off any plans it had for producing 5G mobile modems, as detailedin a press releasesent out on Tuesday, April 16. Instead of looking further into making 5G modems, Intel will instead be focusing its efforts on other avenues in the 5G space, like infrastructure and modems for other devices, including laptops, PCs, connected smart devices, and similar non-smartphone devices. Despite professing excitement in the “cloudification” of networks allowed by 5G,Intel CEO Bob Swanblames the lack of a “clear path to profitability and positive returns” within the smartphone modem market as the reason for Intel’s sudden exit....