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‘Death Stranding’ game review: A stunning achievement that requires effort to truly appreciate

“Death Stranding” is one of the oddest, and one of the best, games of 2019.




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‘Superliminal’ review: A game where ‘perspective is everything’

The ways in which the game uses forced perspective and illusion to evoke the subconscious is thrilling.




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‘Wonder Woman 1984’s’ first trailer: Gal Gadot’s hero lands in Reagan-era Washington

Fanny packs and Kristen Wiig's Cheetah fill the frame in the teaser to the franchise's first sequel.




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No one saw ‘Watchmen’s’ Doctor Manhattan reveal coming. Not even the actor playing him.

The HBO series' most powerful superhero is no longer hiding in plain sight.




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Brandon Routh thought his Superman days were over. Until he got a phone call.

Routh's return as Superman was as healing as it was unexpected: "It was almost more special than the first time."




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The five best lightsaber battles in Star Wars history

Darth versus Luke. A levitating Yoda. And the greatest duel of them all.




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The latest in a series attuned to human shortcomings, ‘Life is Strange 2’ will stay with you for a while

The game doesn’t celebrate winners but those who persevere and endure.




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The definitive Batman voice finally gets his Dark Knight moment in front of the camera

Kevin Conroy made his live-action Batman debut in the CW's "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover.




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‘Lonely Mountains: Downhill’: A tranquil and exhilarating ride

The game is a beautiful marriage of aesthetics and gameplay. It has the makings of a minor classic.




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‘A Short Hike’: A pleasant break from the winter doldrums

'A Short Hike" is a good example of how a familiar video game form can be made into something more quiet and unhurried.




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Five things we’d like to see in a revamped Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus

The Force was reportedly not with the original scripts of the anticipated show.




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He endured 20 surgeries after the Charlie Hebdo shooting — and is still trying to reckon with his survival

“I can’t go back,” says Philippe Lançon, who wrote a memoir about his recovery from the massacre.




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Cathy Yan’s rapid rise from journalist to ‘Birds of Prey’ director: ‘I didn’t think you could do this professionally’

Yan guided Margot Robbie's return to her character Harley Quinn, and is the first woman of Asian descent to direct a major Hollywood superhero movie.




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‘The Suicide of Rachel Foster’: A disappointing ode to ‘The Shining’

'The Suicide of Rachel Foster's' allusions to one of cinema’s great horror classics leave much to be desired.




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New Yorker coronavirus cover shows Trump with a mask over his eyes

A Newsday cartoon also uses the same image to satirize Trump's response to the virus.




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This new Biden cartoon captures the shift in the Democratic race — and is now a bumper sticker

Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Mike Luckovich had a middle-of-the-night inspiration after Super Tuesday.




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Chinese American cartoonist finds satire in coronavirus crisis — with a perspective from both cultures

Chen Weng was born in Wuhan and lives in Seattle. Both connections inspire her "Messycow Comics" strips about panic and hoarding.




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Rosario Dawson will play fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano in ‘The Mandalorian.’ Is this the series’s next Baby Yoda moment?

Darth Vader's former apprentice Ahsoka Tano, as played by Rosario Dawson, will compete with Baby Yoda for attention this fall on Disney Plus.




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‘Doom Eternal’ is crushingly hard and blisteringly engaging

“Doom Eternal” is a challenging, engaging shooter that caters to one’s predatorial impulses. It will keep you on your toes.




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‘Half-Life: Alyx’: The most exhilarating VR adventure game to date

"Half Life: Alyx" will transport you to an incredibly vivid science fiction world.




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5 tips to spark your creativity while working alone, from artists who do it all the time

The "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author, a "Peanuts" studio creator and others explain the ways they're staying creative during a pandemic.




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‘Resident Evil 3’: Great graphics and good level design, but it’s still the zombie apocalypse

The true star of “Resident Evil 3” is its supurb graphics engine.




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A New Yorker cartoonist got covid-19. So he drew this public warning.

New York humorist Jason Chatfield chronicled his experience with the illness, from symptoms to recovery.




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News24.com | Pirates kidnap 6 crewmen from 2 fishing boats off Gabon: source

Pirates have attacked two fishing vessels near the Gabonese capital Libreville, abducting six crewmen, a source close to the Gabonese government told AFP.




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News24.com | Egypt reopens slowly to revive pandemic-hit economy

Egypt's economy had just started to recover after years of political turmoil and militant attacks when the coronavirus crisis hit, impacting especially its vital tourism sector.




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News24.com | Ethiopia's Abiy warns of opposition power grab amid pandemic

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that opposition politicians were trying to exploit uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic to seize power, risking instability.




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More than 140 migrants intercepted in Channel - highest number in one day

A record number of migrants crossed the English Channel on Friday.




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Domino’s will start delivering pizzas via an autonomous robot this fall

Domino's plans to start delivering pizzas using an autonomous, unmanned vehicle. The announcement is the latest example of technology companies using robots to deliver food.




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Children battling cancer can’t always express their feelings. Now a robotic duck is doing it for them.

Known as “My Special Aflac Duck,” the robot is merging play with tools that help doctors do their jobs.




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This seafood restaurant’s latest catch: Chinese robots that greet customers and deliver food

A newly opened Delaware seafood restaurant has a unique item on its menu: robot servers. The machines are the latest example of intelligent machines working in the restaurant industry.




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A hit-and-run scooter crash nearly killed him. Now he’s fighting for the data that could reveal the rider’s identity.

A Chicago cyclist was injured by an electric scooter rider who fled the scene. Now he's gone to court to get the city's scooter companies to turn over personal information about their riders and their history.




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How quickly can AI solve a Rubik’s Cube? In less time than it took you to read this headline.

The University of California announced that an artificial intelligent system has solved the puzzle in just over a second, besting the human world record by more than two seconds.




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Ever wonder how much tech workers get paid in your town? This map might have the answer.

Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Business.org looked at 100 metro areas across the United States to rank average tech salaries.




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A new autonomous delivery vehicle is designed to operate like a bicycle

In Ann Arbor, Mich., the creators of a new autonomous vehicle have designed their robot to operate on local streets — but more so like a bicycle than a car.




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The world is getting hotter. Can temperature-controlled clothing provide some relief?

Sony has introduced a new product called the Reon Pocket, which operates like a mobile air conditioner that fits inside clothing.




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Meet ‘Mindar,’ the robotic Buddhist priest

A Japanese temple has settled on a new plan for connecting with the masses, one that channels ancient wisdom through the technology of the future.




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This Tesla owner wanted to control her Model 3. So she implanted a valet key in her arm.

A Texas woman wanted to control her Tesla Model 3. So she implanted part of the vehicle's valet key in her arm.




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This robotic hand learned to solve a Rubik’s Cube on its own — just like a human.

The goal, researchers say, was to create a robot that learns the way humans do — through trial and error. Eventually, those robots could be used to complete tasks — in a warehouse or perhaps on the surface of a new planet — with more autonomy.




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Wanted: ‘Friendly’ human face for global army of humanoid robots. Apply within.

A British firm claims it has been hired by a mysterious robotics company to find the perfect face for a new fleet of humanoid robots.




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NBC’s latest gamble depends on the idea that you’ll want to shop while you watch TV

NBC has rolled out a new feature that allows people to shop while they watch television, but a question remains: will anybody use it?




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California has 33 million acres of forest. This company is training artificial intelligence to scour it all for wildfire.

As fires tear across California, a Silicon Valley technology company believes artificial intelligence could be the key to preventing them in the future.




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At this Chinese hotel, the bellhops have been replaced by talking robots

Robots are showing up in more and more hotels all over the world. A Washington Post reporter's video captures what it's like to interact with one.




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NFL Week 4 betting tips: Target the Dolphins, Browns

Getting a jump on early lines can give bettors added value in their wagering. Here are three teams to focus on for Week 4.




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NFL Week 4 ATS picks: The Patriots are no sure thing against the Dolphins

New England has a negative point differential heading into Week 4 for the first time since 2008.




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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes leads a contentious NFL MVP race

Quarterbacks have won 10 of the past 11 MVP awards, and the six rushers who have won over the past 30 years have been historically good, either establishing a record for touchdowns or rushing for more than 2,000 yards in a season.




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College Football Playoff projections: Ohio State loss introduces a little chaos

While Clemson and Alabama appear to be locks for the postseason bracket, Ohio State's loss opens up the bottom two spots to a few different tiers of teams.




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Here’s what’s behind the NBA’s scoring explosion

Teams are averaging 113.4 points per game, the highest output since the early 1970s.




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Week 10 waiver wire: A reborn running back and a magical QB highlight top options

The dismissal of coach Hue Jackson seems to have given Duke Johnson Jr. new life with the Browns.




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Chiefs are your best play in eliminator and survivor pools for Week 10

Kansas City's opponent, Arizona, is scoring slightly more than a point per possession, making it the NFL's second-worst offense.




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Week 12 waiver wire moves: A dual-threat QB and pass-catching RB are quite enticing

Lamar Jackson, the 2016 Heisman Trophy winner and first round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, produced 117 rushing yards against the Bengals. Fantasy owners should take notice.