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Rank 16851Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, May 21 (game #710).Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.NYT Connections today (game #711) - today's words(Image credit: New York Times)Today's NYT Connections words are…ASTERISKSHREKBRIDGE TROLLPOOLHULKSPHINXCATCHGRINCHRIDDLERELPHABAOBELISKSTRINGSCAPITOLCONDITIONMAD HATTERMALLNYT Connections today (game #711) - hint #1 - group hintsWhat are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: One more thing… GREEN: It’s not easy being…BLUE: As seen in the capitalPURPLE: Presenters of puzzlesNeed more clues?We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…NYT Connections today (game #711) - hint #2 - group answersWhat are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: FINE PRINT GREEN: CHARACTERS WITH GREEN SKIN BLUE: FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C. PURPLE: FAMOUS RIDDLE-GIVERSRight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.NYT Connections today (game #711) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Connections, game #711, are…YELLOW: FINE PRINT ASTERISK, CATCH, CONDITION, STRINGSGREEN: CHARACTERS WITH GREEN SKIN ELPHABA, GRINCH, HULK, SHREKBLUE: FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C. CAPITOL, MALL, OBELISK, POOLPURPLE: FAMOUS RIDDLE-GIVERS BRIDGE TROLL, MAD HATTER, RIDDLER, SPHINXMy rating: HardMy score: 2 mistakesNot my best day. I immediately thought that we had a group about CHARACTERS WITH GREEN SKIN, but only knew three for sure. Thinking that the category might extend beyond skin I added RIDDLER to GRINCH, HULK and SHREK because of his green suit. Using the tried and trusted technique of picking something that I had never seen or heard of before, I added ELPHABA, whom I now know is a character from Wicked, which I should have known as I’ve paid good money to see the stage musical. My second, on reflection, very dumb mistake was creating the FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C. group with the addition of SPHINX.In my defence, Cleopatra’s Needle is a big obelisk in London, so I thought there might be some nod to ancient civilization among the US capital too. Oh well, I got there eventually.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Wednesday, May 21, game #710)YELLOW: PROHIBIT, AS ENTRY BAR, BLOCK, DENY, REFUSEGREEN: FOLDERS ON A MAC DESKTOP, MUSIC, PICTURES, TRASHBLUE: MEDICINE FORMATS CREAM, PATCH, SPRAY, TABLETPURPLE: THINGS THAT OPEN LIKE A CLAM CLAM, COMPACT, LAPTOP, WAFFLE IRONWhat is NYT Connections?NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
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Rank 16852Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, May 21 (game #1213).Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.Quordle today (game #1214) - hint #1 - VowelsHow many different vowels are in Quordle today?• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3*.* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1214) - hint #2 - repeated lettersDo any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2.Quordle today (game #1214) - hint #3 - uncommon lettersDo the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.Quordle today (game #1214 - hint #4 - starting letters (1)Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:Quordle today (game #1214) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?• C• G• S• ERight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.Quordle today (game #1214) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Quordle, game #1214, are…CLOSEGLOVESTINTEXCELThis felt like a tough one and although getting CLOSE first unlocked the L-O combination in GLOVE I still struggled to get across the line.It took me two goes to get STINT, but I spent the longest trying to fit a word into what became EXCEL.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Daily Sequence today (game #1214) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1214, are…STAIDPLUMECHUCKRUMORQuordle answers: The past 20Quordle #1213, Wednesday, 21 May: NOVEL, CHOSE, DIRTY, DONUTQuordle #1212, Tuesday, 20 May: DECOY, SHAKE, MAPLE, PURERQuordle #1211, Monday, 19 May: LINK, HANDY, DITCH, WAIVEQuordle #1210, Sunday, 18 May: QUACK, ROACH, PURGE, DOWNYQuordle #1209, Saturday, 17 May: STRIP, RANGE, UNITE, GEESEQuordle #1208, Friday, 16 May: SHEEP, SNUCK, DRIFT, BREAKQuordle #1207, Thursday, 15 May: PAINT, CROUP, PEDAL, FLUKEQuordle #1206, Wednesday, 14 May: FAVOR, METER, PICKY, MAKERQuordle #1205, Tuesday, 13 May: SCENT, AGAPE, POLAR, YEARNQuordle #1204, Monday, 12 May: ROYAL, ARGUE, BUNCH, READYQuordle #1203, Sunday, 11 May: QUASH, MUNCH, ALTER, UNDUEQuordle #1202, Saturday, 10 May: RELIC, BADGE, CHAMP, SATINQuordle #1201, Friday, 9 May: MINUS, CRIME, NOSEY, SLAINQuordle #1200, Thursday, 8 May: ELUDE, GREET, POPPY, ELITEQuordle #1199, Wednesday, 7 May: QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, NAIVEQuordle #1198, Tuesday, 6 May: UNITE, SOGGY, FILET, PORCHQuordle #1197, Monday, 5 May: WREAK, COWER, STEAD, QUEUEQuordle #1196, Sunday, 4 May: PINCH, SMOKE, SCARY, CANNYQuordle #1195, Saturday, 3 May: PLUSH, VERGE, WROTE, CONDOQuordle #1194, Friday, 2 May: CAUSE, RISEN, MACAW, SMELT
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Rank 16853Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, May 21 (game #444).Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.NYT Strands today (game #445) - hint #1 - today's themeWhat is the theme of today's NYT Strands?• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Keeping an eye on thingsNYT Strands today (game #445) - hint #2 - clue wordsPlay any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.STRUTNEEDCRUDECURSEDINETRAPNYT Strands today (game #445) - hint #3 - spangram lettersHow many letters are in today's spangram?• Spangram has 8 lettersNYT Strands today (game #445) - hint #4 - spangram positionWhat are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?First side: top, 2nd columnLast side: bottom, 1st columnRight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.NYT Strands today (game #445) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Strands, game #445, are…STEWARDGUARDIANPROTECTORCUSTODIANTRUSTEESPANGRAM: TAKE CAREMy rating: ModerateMy score: 1 hintThe theme made me think that we were looking for things that watched over us – cameras, drones, spies.After getting STEWARD as a hint word I settled on hunting down professions, although it took me a while to realize that it wasn't guard I was searching for, but GUARDIAN.I got PROTECTOR next, but then got stuck before eventually finding the very twisty-turny CUSTODIAN.All of these words sound very authoritative, law abiding, and solid, which is just as well as we need serious people to save us from the scammers and ne'er-do-wells who are also “keeping an eye on things”.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Wednesday, May 21, game #444)MATCHPAIRPARTNERSTWINSTWOSOMECOUPLESPANGRAM: DOUBLE TROUBLEWhat is NYT Strands?Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.
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Rank 16854There is a way to verify fake messages as if they were legitimate The bug affects multiple versions of OpenPGP.jsA patch is availableA security flaw in the JavaScript implementation of OpenPGP.js allows threat actors to verify fake messages as if they were legitimate, essentially breaking public key cryptography. This is according to security researchers Edoardo Geraci and Thomas Rinsma of Codean Labs, who found and recently reported the vulnerability.OpenPGP.js is an open-source JavaScript library that allows developers to encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify messages using the OpenPGP standard. Normally, when a user signs a message digitally, it makes sure the content wasn’t tampered.But in this case, the vulnerability lets the threat actor change the message content, while still making it seem as if it had a valid signature.60% off for Techradar readersWith Aura's parental control software, you can filter, block, and monitor websites and apps, set screen time limits. Parents will also receive breach alerts, Dark Web monitoring, VPN protection, and antivirus.Preferred partner (What does this mean?)View DealApplying the patchIn theory, the vulnerability could be used for fake payment authorization, among other things. If a company used OpenPGP.js to verify digitally signed payment requests from its clients, an attacker could obtain a valid signed request, modify the payment details, and send it back, effectively stealing the money.Versions 5.0.1 to 5.12.2, and 6.0.0-alpha.0 to 6.1.0 of OpenPGP.js were said to be vulnerable, with the issue being patched in versions 5.11.3 and 6.1.1. Version 4 is safe, it was added.Those who cannot apply the patch immediately should at least apply the workaround. Users can check signatures separately instead of just trusting the system’s verification, or decrypt messages in two steps to make sure the data is not tampered with.The bug is now tracked as CVE-2025-47934 and has a severity score of 8.7/10 (high). There is currently no confirmed evidence of abuse in the wild. A proof-of-concept (PoC) and detailed analysis of the vulnerability is coming soon, the maintainers said, likely to give users enough time to apply the patch.Via The RegisterYou might also likeJavascript files loaded with RATs hits thousands of victimsTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers
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Rank 16865Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking its place as an active force reshaping industries, driving scientific discovery, and addressing some of humanity’s most urgent problems. While much of the conversation in recent years has revolved around AI’s potential, 2025 has already seen the conversation shift from promise to impact. This is being fueled by the fact that the need for scalable, intelligent solutions has never been greater - as the world grapples with climate risks, healthcare pressures, food security concerns, and widening social disparities.What sets AI apart is its ability to process vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and optimize decision-making in ways that were previously unimaginable. Over the past year, AI-driven advancements have made significant strides across sectors, from improving extreme weather forecasting to enabling earlier and more affordable cancer detection. The focus now is on refining these innovations, ensuring they are not just flash-in-a-pan breakthroughs but lasting solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world.Unlocking smarter, more resilient and fruitful agricultureFood security remains a critical challenge, and AI is helping to shape the future of sustainable farming. In collaboration with leading research institutions, AI is being used to analyze complex genetic and environmental data to optimize crop breeding, ensuring that agricultural practices can keep pace with global demand and climate pressures.One such initiative, involving parties including Zhejiang University and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), has pioneered research that leverages AI to accelerate crop improvement. By analysing high-quality methylomes, transcriptomes, and genomes from crop fibres, the study uncovered over 287 million single methylation polymorphisms (SMPs), the largest dataset of its kind. Researchers also identified 43 genes linked to fiber development, offering invaluable resources for future breeding initiatives.By enhancing breeding strategies with AI, farmers gain the tools to improve yield quality and sustainability, ensuring a more secure and efficient food supply for the future.Strengthening weather predictions and energy managementClimate volatility is an increasing threat, with extreme weather events, from devastating floods to wildfires, becoming more frequent and unpredictable. For instance, in March 2025, Tropical Cyclone Alfred approached Australia's southeast coast, prompting authorities to issue warnings for destructive winds, severe flooding, and significant storm surges in areas including Brisbane and the Gold Coast.Similarly, in late January 2025, Storm Éowyn struck the United Kingdom and Ireland, leading to widespread power outages and infrastructure damage. To mitigate risks and enhance preparedness, advanced AI-driven weather models are helping to improve forecasting accuracy.Innovations like next-generation AI-powered forecasting systems that deliver highly detailed, kilometer-scale updates every hour, are already available. The level of precision they offer enables industries to anticipate weather conditions up to 10 days in advance, which is critical for sectors like renewable energy, where supply fluctuations directly impact grid stability. Additionally, with smarter forecasting tools, businesses and governments can improve disaster response, get to people quicker, optimize energy production, and reduce environmental impact.Transforming cancer detection and diagnosisEarly diagnosis is key to improving survival rates, yet in many cases, cancer detection remains expensive, slow, and inaccessible to large populations. AI-driven medical technologies are changing that.One AI tool that’s significantly enhancing the early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) - one of the deadliest forms of cancer – is already in use. By analyzing medical imaging data with a higher degree of accuracy than human radiologists, it has been shown to increase detection rates by over 34%. Initially deployed in hospitals in China, the technology is now being expanded to screen for other types of cancer, reducing diagnostic costs and allowing more patients to receive timely treatment.Personalized learning for children with autismBeyond scientific and environmental advancements, AI is also fostering inclusivity in education. One of the more creative applications of AI is the development of personalized picture books for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).By leveraging the capabilities of large language models, an AI-driven tool transforms simple story summaries into engaging, multimedia-rich picture books. Featuring vivid illustrations, audio narration, and adaptive text, these books provide a tailored learning experience for children who struggle with traditional educational materials. Since its launch, the tool has been used nearly 200,000 times, offering families and educators a new way to support children with ASD.Advancing RNA virus research for better public healthThe ability to detect and track viruses is a cornerstone of modern public health, and AI is proving to be a game-changer in this field. One deep-learning AI system has been instrumental in uncovering over 160,000 potential RNA virus species, the most extensive dataset ever published.RNA viruses, responsible for numerous infectious diseases, pose a significant challenge due to their rapid mutation rates and ability to jump between species. Traditional virus discovery methods are often slow and resource-intensive, limiting scientists’ ability to pre-empt emerging threats. Deep-learning AI systems change the game by analyzing protein sequences and structural features, allowing researchers to identify previously unknown viral species faster and more accurately.Their AI-driven analysis also uncovered 180 RNA virus supergroups, providing deeper insights into viral evolution and transmission patterns. This research strengthens global disease surveillance and equips scientists with a powerful tool for early outbreak detection and pandemic preparedness. By improving our understanding of viral diversity, deep-learning AI systems help public health authorities anticipate risks, refine diagnostic methods, and develop more effective treatments.The next phase: scaling AI for impactAs regulatory frameworks evolve to ensure ethical AI deployment, we are moving past the hype and into an era where AI matures into an indispensable tool across industries. Beyond healthcare, climate science, or education, AI’s capacity to analyze, predict, and optimize is helping to shape a more technologically advanced, sustainable and inclusive future.The real measure of AI’s success will not be in its capabilities alone, but in the positive, lasting change it creates. As organizations, researchers, and policymakers collaborate to expand its applications, AI is set to become a critical ally in tackling social challenges and building a better world.We've featured the best Language Learning Models (LLMs) for coding.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. The views expressed here are those of the author and are not necessarily those of TechRadarPro or Future plc. If you are interested in contributing find out more here: https://www.techradar.com/news/submit-your-story-to-techradar-pro
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Rank 16869Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 officially confirmed to be coming to PS5 this summerThe game was originally released as an Xbox Series X|S and PC exclusivePS5 Pro enhancements confirmed, along with other new featuresDeveloper Ninja Theory has today, on the game's first anniversary, confirmed that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will be coming to PlayStation 5 "this summer".In an official announcement in a post on the developer's website, as well as a video that you can see below, Studio Head Dom Matthews confirmed the news and will also include some "new features" that will also be coming to PC and Xbox versions of the game via an update. No firm date has been given for the release right now, however.The post goes on to say that Ninja Theory has been "working hard to fully optimise Hellblade 2 for PS5 and PS5 Pro, to give you the very best experience we can," which I'm hoping means some excellent enhanced visuals or graphics features - especially for PS5 Pro and to make use of PSSR. However, no specifics are mentioned, and it looks like we'll have to wait to hear more.I really enjoyed Hellblade 2 and was longing for a reason to replay it, so this is music to my ears. The game is rather bleak and almost miserable, but it's technically brilliant, has an intensely gripping story, and some of the most richly atmospheric settings and locations I've experienced that make it absolutely mesmerizing and something that has long lived in my memory since I finished it for my review.Ninja Theory games have long been on PlayStation, and it was somewhat strange to see the studio release a game and not have it launch on PlayStation, too. This is down to the studio being acquired by Xbox Game Studios back in 2018 and thus releasing the game exclusively on PC, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Xbox Game Pass last year when it launched on May 21, 2024.But now, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 can join the ranks of Ninja Theory PlayStation games that include its predecessor, as well as Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry when it arrives this summer.You might also like...After five long years, Fortnite has finally returned to the iOS App Store - but it's not available everywhere yetThe newly revealed Logitech G522 Lightspeed could become the new mid-range wireless gaming headset to beatPNY's microSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2 are available to buy now in 128GB and 256GB options
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Rank 16870Sergey Brin, the man most responsible for Google Glass, is out of retirement and back at the company he cofounded, helping make AI happen. He's also touting a new kind of "Glass" or, more accurately, Android XR smart glasses while admitting to some big Google Glass missteps.Brin unexpectedly took the stage at Google I/O 2025 for a sitdown with Big Technology Podcast’s Alex Kantrowitz and DeepMind's CEO Demis Hassabis on Tuesday. While the discussion mostly revolved around Gemini, Google's generative AI platform, Kantrowitz asked Brin what he learned from the Google Glass experience and how he might apply that to the modern Android XR Glasses project.With bracing candor, Brin told Kantrowitz, "I definitely feel like I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass, I'll be honest."It's quite an admission from Brin, who more than a decade ago was Google Glass' biggest champion and memorably hosted a launch featuring wing-suit skydivers jumping from a plane while wearing Google Glass. It was a spectacular moment, but even there, Brin now sees a flaw and how he might avoid a similar misstep.Talking about how much he missed that big launch moment, Brin turned his attention to the new XR glasses' own launch. "Maybe...we should probably polish the product this time, when it's ready and available, and then we'll do a really cool demo. So, that's probably a smart move."Brin may see the blemishes and ultimate failure of Google Glass, the first wearable smart glasses that let you use gestures, head tilts, and even blinks to take a picture, but there was a moment between 2012 to 2014, when Google Glass was everywhere.I wore my pair to a fashion show and CES, and on numerous network TV shows. Brin was spotted on the subway wearing his. They were, for a time, a cultural phenomenon, but also ridiculous, almost as quickly spawing the meme "Glassholes".Would be cool if this guy showed up again at #GoogleIO. This is from a decade ago (at a different event) when Sergey showed me how to take a selfie with Google Glass pic.twitter.com/y0zlrMyR5cMay 14, 2024Still, I appreciated Brin's enthusiasm, and when I ran into him more than a decade ago, while wearing Google Glass, naturally, he graciously took the time to show me how you could take a selfie with Google Glass (yes, it involved removing them from your face).Glass suffered early on from availability and pricing issues ($1,500 / £1,000, or around AU$2,000) and Brin points to his naivete as the cause: "I just didn't know anything about consumer electronics supply chains really, and how hard it would be to build that and have it be at a reasonable price point....This time, we have great partners that are helping us build this."The point here is that instead of Google trying to figure any of this out, it now has companies like Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, all experts in building consumer products, supply chains, and retail pricing, building the Android XR Glasses for them.AI will make the clear differenceGoogle Glass faded into ignominy, but Brin sees Google's return to smart glasses in a fresh light, and it's mostly because of his new pet project at Google: AI and Gemini.Aside from the form factor, which did not look like normal glasses, Google Glass might have been ahead of its time. They were "smart" without really having any true smarts of their own."Now, in the AI World," said Brin, "the things these glasses can do to help you out without constantly distracting you, that capability is much higher." And it potentially makes interacting with Android XR Glasses much more natural. It's also why Google and its partners are putting Gemini at the center of these Android XR wearables.A Google presenter wearing Google Android XR Glasses at Google I/O 2025. (Image credit: Future)Finally, Hassabis, who'd been watching the whole exchange, chimed in, "I feel like the universal assistant is the killer app for smart glasses, and I think that's what's gonna make it work."This all makes sense; a powerful AI sitting resident on your face in a familiar form factor that asks for nothing more than voice commands to do your bidding, but can also watch and act on your behalf. That's the future of smart glasses, and one that Google Glass aspired to but never achieved.Android XR Glasses will be Brin's second smart glasses act and, perhaps, the one he'll ultimately be best remembered for.You might also likeGoogle I/O 2025 as it happened: AI Search, Veo, Flow ...I finally tried Samsung's Project Moohan Android XR ...Google's Veo 3 marks the end of AI video's 'silent era'Google CEO: AI is not a 'zero-sum moment' for search
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Rank 16871Lies of P is set to receive a huge free updateIt features two new difficulty modes in addition to the current standardBattle Memories and Death March modes will let players replay boss fightsIf you thought Lies of P: Overture was the only piece of substantial content coming to one of the best soulslike games this year... well, you thought wrong. That's because Lies of P is also set to receive a free update that will be made available to all players - irrespective of whether you're buying the Overture expansion or not.The update is bringing two new difficulty modes to the game. The first is Butterfly's Guidance, an easier difficulty option for those looking for a more relaxed experience. Then there's Awakened Puppet, a tougher option for players after a significantly more challenging game. The default difficulty that's in the game right now is being renamed 'Legendary Stalker.'There's no word yet on exactly what effects these difficulty modes will have on Lies of P. But it's easy to imagine damage scaling for enemies and perhaps an increase or decrease in enemy density depending on which difficulty you select.The update is also bringing a dedicated boss rush mode to the game. Named Battle Memories, you'll be able to access this mode at the Hotel Krat Stargazer after clearing the game at least once.Battle Memories will let you challenge previously defeated bosses from both the base game and the Overture DLC (downloadable content). Each boss has five difficulty tiers, with the harder Tiers 4 and 5 locked until you've cleared the previous ones (you'll get access to Tier 4 after beating Tier 3, for example).Publisher Neowiz has also teased additional unlockables for those willing to brave the harder tiers: "Who knows what rewards await those who overcome these hardening challenges?"But that's not all, as Battle Memories is being paired with another mode called Death March. This mode challenges players to defeat a minimum of three bosses consecutively with a limited pool of items and healing Pulse Cells. You're also able to set custom scenarios here, selecting the bosses you wish to face. The difficulty tiers of Battle Memories can also be applied here.It's sounding like a very substantial update to go alongside the upcoming Overture expansion. With multiple difficulty options, boss rush modes, and the potential for unique rewards, there's really something for everyone here.Finally, this Lies of P update will arrive the same day that the Overture DLC releases, sometime in the Summer of 2025.You might also like...PNY's microSD Express cards for Nintendo Switch 2 are available to buy now in 128GB and 256GB optionsAfter five long years, Fortnite has finally returned to the iOS App Store - but it's not available everywhere yetThe newly revealed Logitech G522 Lightspeed could become the new mid-range wireless gaming headset to beat
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Rank 16872Adobe is increasing the price of its Creative Cloud All Apps planThe new plan will include AI tools and creditsThe plan’s name is also changing to Creative Cloud ProAdobe’s Creative Cloud suite contains some fantastic apps for creatives, with Photoshop, Illustrator and more among its contents. But if you currently subscribe to Creative Cloud’s top tier, you might want to look away now, as Adobe says its price is about to jump to a pricey $770 a year.As it is, Adobe’s All Apps plan for Creative Cloud will send you back $659.88 if you pay annually, meaning the changed pricing will cost you over $140 more than before. And that’s not the only change to the All Apps plan’s pricing – if you pay monthly, you’ll be asked for fork out $104.99 instead of the current $89.99 fee.Corporate per-seat plans are going up to $99.99 per month (up from $89.99), while student and teacher pricing will increase from $34.99 to $39.99. And Adobe is also changing the name of the Creative Cloud All Apps plan to Creative Cloud Pro.At a time of ongoing economic uncertainty, this will be an unwelcome change indeed for many of Adobe’s users. You’ll need to work out if the price rises are worth paying for if you should start looking for an alternative.What else is changing?(Image credit: Future)In return for the increased cost, Adobe is putting a big focus on artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The company says that customers will get unlimited access to AI features like Photoshop’s Generative Fill and Generative Remove in Lightroom, as well as unlimited access to Firefly Boards, which are used for planning and brainstorming.Elsewhere, users will be able to use the new Adobe Firefly generative AI app and integrate their own AI models into it. Adobe is offering 4,000 monthly credits for premium AI video, audio and image generation, in addition to the unlimited credits for standard tools.If you’re not feeling enthusiastic about these new AI features – and the price tags that come with them – you don’t need to stay with Adobe. There are plenty of excellent replacements out there, from the best Photoshop alternatives to the best InDesign alternatives.And if you do want to stick around, Adobe says the changes will come into effect on your first renewal after June 17, 2025.You might also likeBest Adobe Photoshop alternative of 2025: Avoid Creative Cloud subscriptions with these top appsThe 5 biggest new Photoshop, Firefly and Premiere Pro tools that were announced at Adobe Max London 2025What is Firefly: everything you need to know about Adobe’s safe AI image generator
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Rank 16873Peter Green Chilled told its clients it suffered a ransomware attackIt temporarily stopped delivering goodsMarkets are feeling the sting of the attackPeter Green Chilled, a UK logistics company that distributes chilled and frozen food to UK supermarkets, suffered a ransomware attack recently that caused serious problems throughout the supply chain.According to multiple media reports, the company mailed its customers on May 15, to notify them of the cybersecurity incident that occurred the day before. The BBC, citing the company’s managing director, Tom Binks, said the transport activities were operational, but new orders were not being processed.No further details about the attack itself were given. Therefore, we don’t know who the attackers are, how they managed to infiltrate Peter Green Chilled’s IT infrastructure, or how much they’re demanding in ransom.Save up to 68% on identity theft protection for Techradar readersTechRadar editors praise Aura's upfront pricing and simplicity. Aura also includes a password manager, VPN, and antivirus to make its security solution an even more compelling deal.Preferred partner (What does this mean?)View DealHow the attack affects supermarketsWe also don’t know if the attackers stole any sensitive files, as is usual in ransomware attacks. The company is not responding to media inquiries at the moment, it seems.Peter Green Chilled is not the largest organization in its industry, but it still plays an important role, as it supplies major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Aldi. It also services Co-op and M&S, who are currently addressing cyberattacks of their own.The attack at Peter Green Chilled sent ripples throughout the industry. Speaking at a morning radio show, the founder of The Black Farmer food brand explained how Peter Green not delivering the goods will probably cost the business around $133,000 a week. And that’s just one business, for one week’s work.Cybercriminals love targeting critical infrastructure providers, since the pressure is enormous and forces the organizations to pay the ransom demand to keep the business going. For Jamie Moles, Senior Technical Manager at NDR provider ExtraHop, cybersecurity in retail and logistics needs to be treated with the same severity as it’s being treated in critical infrastructure.“Cybersecurity in retail and supply chain logistics must be treated with the same severity as critical infrastructure,” he told TechRadar Pro in an emailed statement. “Protecting digital systems is no longer optional, and modernising how organisations can see into their networks will improve resilience against threats like ransomware, ensuring continuity and trust in the systems we all rely on every day."Via The RegisterYou might also likeFood retail giant behind several major US supermarket brands confirms data stolen in major ransomware breachTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers
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Rank 16876Fujifilm X-E5 rumored to be launching in JuneNews comes four years after the release of the X-E4X-E4 received mixed reviews for its minimalist approachWith retro looks and tactile controls, Fujifilm’s early X-E cameras gained an enthusiastic following. But when the X-E4 launched in 2021, it split opinion. Praised for its compact style, fans of the series felt that Fujifilm had stripped away too many features. Now, fresh rumors suggest its successor is set to land next month. Many will be hoping it rights those minimalist wrongs.According to Fuji Rumors – a reliable industry source – the Fujifilm X-E5 is due to make its debut in June. While Fujifilm hasn’t officially confirmed the model’s existence, news of a summer launch doesn’t come as a huge surprise. Talk of the new model’s imminent arrival has been circulating since late last year.The big question is what approach Fujifilm will take with the X-E5. Back in December, we touted it as one of the most exciting cameras of 2025. Since then, we’ve learnt nothing substantive about its specs. There have been no major online leaks, which is unusual for a camera that’s deep into development.In the absence of anything concrete, we can only speculate about what the X-E5 will look like – and what we want to see from Fujifilm’s comeback camera.What the X-E5 needs to get rightOn paper, the X-E4 had the makings of a winner: it inherited the 26MP X-Trans sensor and X-Processor 4 from Fujifilm’s more expensive X-mount cameras. It also retained the compact proportions and attractive rangefinder styling of previous versions. But the physical execution proved divisive. In pursuit of minimalism, Fujifilm removed a lot of the physical controls found on the X-E3.Gone were the rear control dial, AF lever and flash, plus a few buttons. Fujifilm ditched the grip, too. With no in-body image stabilization or weather-sealing either, many felt that the X-E4 prioritized style over substance. Critics pointed to the lack of dual SD card slots as evidence that the X-E4 wasn’t a tool for serious photographers. All of which was harder to justify with a body-only launch price of $850 / £799 / AU$1,399.When the X-T30 II launched in November 2021, it looked like much better value. In a telling indictment of the X-E4’s shortcomings, Fujifilm stopped X-E4 production after just a couple of years. Ironically, the resulting rarity of the model actually drove its price up.Against that background, the X-E5 has two jobs to do: win back favor among Fujifilm enthusiasts and re-establish the position of X-E series in the maker’s mirrorless line-up.The former doesn’t have to be difficult. Looking at online comments, the formula for success needs to include the reintroduction of certain physical controls, including the rear dial and a built-in grip. Other common wishlist items are a high-res EVF, a bigger battery and a 40MP APS-C sensor. In-body image stabilization would really sweeten the deal.That spec sheet would signal a clear shift back towards the enthusiast roots of the X-E series. In reality, it’s unlikely that we’ll see all of those features on the new camera, but it’s not a fools bet to suggest that Fujifilm will pitch the X-E5 as a proper photographer’s camera. Especially with the X-M5 now catering for videographers.If Fujiiflm can inject the X-E5 with enough substance while keeping its analog charisma intact, it could be one of the sleeper hits of the year. Then it simply needs to make enough units to meet the inevitable demand. Rest assured, we’ll be keeping a close eye on Fujifilm announcements and rumors over the next few weeks.You might also like...The rumored Fujifilm X-E5 is the camera I'm most excited about in 2025 – here's whyCamera rumors for 2025: new gear we're expecting soon from DJI, Sony, Canon and moreBest Fujifilm camera 2025: top mirrorless and compact cameras
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Rank 16879Wednesday season 2’s latest sneak peek teases more family-based loreThis news comes after a big casting announcement, confirming additions including Joanna Lumley and Steve BuscemiThe series arrives on Netflix in two parts in August and SeptemberThe first season of Wednesday was a huge success for Netflix, and as it returns for a second outing, the creators have teased that we should expect a lot more Addams Family lore.Recently, I raved about the Netflix show's confirmed all-star cast, many of whom will be joining the family. Season one put a lot of focus on Wednesday Addams' time at Nevermore Academy, and while we will be returning there, we're also going to see more of Wednesday’s family and the dynamics between its various oddball members.This is excellent news if, like me, you’ve been dying to see more from Morticia and Gomez especially, as their relationship is one of the most iconic on-screen partnerships out there.Take a look at Netflix's latest teaser below for a fun, behind-the-scenes look at what's coming up in Wednesday season 2.What do we know about Wednesday season 2?Wednesday season 2 is the highly anticipated follow-up to one of the best Netflix shows, and the second installment will be split into two parts – an approach Netflix has taken with other shows recently, including Cobra Kai season 6, which was split into three parts.The first four episodes will be released on August 6, followed by part two on September 3, when the remaining four will premier. That means there isn't too much of a wait between each edition, thankfully, but this won’t be a series you can binge-watch in a whole weekend unless you wait patiently until September.Plenty of familiar faces will be returning for Wednesday season 2 including Tim Burton as creator, Jenna Ortega as the titular protagonist, and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia.Big-name newcomers include Steve Buscemi as the new Nevermore Academy principal, and Joanna Lumley as Wednesday's grandmother. The cast really does look excellent this season, and we should be in for a wild ride.You might also likeNetflix won't work on some Amazon Fire TV devices from June – here are the affected models5 Netflix thriller movies with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes to watch right nowNetflix is picking up Sesame Street and doing something HBO should've done all along
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Rank 16882The best smartwatch you can get your hands on right now is the Apple Watch Series 10 (at least if you're an iPhone user). The wearable is on sale at the minute, making it a more enticing proposition. The Apple Watch Series 10 can be yours for $299. That marks a discount of $100 and is a record-low price.
This price is for a GPS version (meaning it doesn't support LTE) with the smaller 42mm case. At the time of writing, the $299 price applies to two color variants: a jet black aluminium case with black sport band and a rose gold aluminium case with light blush sport band. Discounts vary on other configurations.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is an iterative upgrade. If you already have a Series 8 or 9, it's perhaps not worth switching to the latest model. However, if you're rocking an older Apple Watch or you're looking to pick up your first one, this is our recommendation. We gave the Apple Watch Series 10 a score of 90 in our review.
The Series 10 is a little thinner and lighter than the previous model, but it has a larger OLED screen, which makes it easier to see what's on the display. Apple has improved the efficiency of the battery life as well, and it should often last longer on a single charge than the 18 hours for which it's rated.
The new sleep apnea feature is very welcome, but the blood oxygen feature from older models is not available here (Apple removed that app from certain models in the US due to a patent dispute). In general, though, the Series 10 is a solid step forward for the Apple Watch. The latest model is a terrific fitness tracker that helps you keep an eye on the most important alerts and notifications you receive on your iPhone.
Check out our coverage of the best Apple deals for more discounts, and follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/memorial-day-deals-include-the-apple-watch-series-10-for-100-off-151537320.html?src=rss
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Rank 16883This is a big month for Xbox Game Pass, as there are some real standout titles hitting the service. Upcoming games include the sublime Metaphor ReFantazio, Tales of Kenzera: Zau and The Division 2, among others.
Let's get to the games. You likely heard a whole lot about Metaphor ReFantazio last year. The JRPG was a bona-fide phenomenon, and it actually grabbed a nomination for game of the year. It also easily made our list of the best games of 2024. It's developed by Atlus and the game improves on the formula behind the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei franchises in nearly every way.
The characters are great. The dungeons aren't procedurally generated. The world feels alive, with quests and objectives in nearly every nook and cranny. The story is perhaps the biggest reason why the game became such a sensation. It's grounded and feels like it was plucked from today's news, despite being set in a fantasy-laden kingdom. It'll be playable on May 29.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a Metroidvania platformer that wears its heart on its sleeve. The story is extremely emotional and engaging, particularly for this genre. The graphics are lovely and the gameplay is fluid, with plenty of nifty upgrades as you advance. What's not to like? The game arrives on May 22.
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is something of a hybrid, with plenty of both tactical shooter and RPG mechanics. The game is set in an open world version of Washington DC, which is a pretty cool location. It's online-only, so there's a deep emphasis on multiplayer. It can be played solo, but you have to be connected to the game's servers. It'll be available on May 27.
Other forthcoming games include Spray Paint Simulator (May 29) and Stalker 2 (May 22.) The deckbuilding roguelike Monster Train 2 is available right now.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/mays-game-pass-additions-include-the-brilliant-metaphor-refantazio-and-the-division-2-151424740.html?src=rss
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Rank 16886You've got to hand it to the Tamagotchi team for continuing to find new ways to spin a toy that is now pushing 30 years old. We've seen a Tamagotchi with a built-in camera, a Tamagotchi watch with a touchscreen so you can pet your virtual pet and another one with its own Tamaverse. Sometimes these experiments don't work out as well as we'd like them to — the flat buttons introduced with Tamagotchi Pix were kind of terrible in practice — but they keep the franchise feeling alive. And alive seems like the best way to describe the newest member of the Tamagotchi family. Tamagotchi Paradise looks like it's absolutely bustling with life.
Bandai first teased the upcoming Tamagotchi Paradise in a comic for Free Comic Book Day at the beginning of May, but it's now official: we're getting a Tamagotchi that's equipped with a zoom dial feature to observe the critters up close (like, even down to the cellular level) and from afar. It'll bring back gene-mixing, too, meaning you'll be able to create unique characters through breeding. Tamagotchi Paradise will also be able to physically connect to other devices with a docking port on the top of the egg.
There is a lot of information to unpack in the Tamagotchi Paradise announcement. For one, instead of starting off by hatching a Tamagotchi character from an egg, players will hatch an entire planet in an Egg Bang (get it?) event. You'll be able to view the planet from space, and zoom in to observe what's going on down at the surface. Your mission is to "enrich your planet and make its Tamagotchi population flourish." The device will come in three shell designs — Pink Land, Blue Water and Purple Sky — and whichever shell you have will determine which location you start in. It appears that you'll be able to unlock all three areas eventually no matter what device you have.
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As always, you'll have to raise Tamagotchi characters from babies to adults and do all the usual caretaking tasks, like feeding them and cleaning up poop. But for once, you'll be able to put all that poop to good use by turning it into biofuel for space travel. When a Tamagotchi gets sick, you'll use the dial to "zoom in and treat them at the cellular level." There are a total of 25 different care menus according to Bandai, including shops and mini-games.
Tamagotchi Paradise introduces a ton of new, more animal-like characters than we've been seeing in recent years, and they're really cute. (Don't worry, Mametchi, Mimitchi and a few other existing favorites will still be there too). There are also three secret characters that haven't yet been revealed.
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It looks like it's packed with activities, which would be really nice coming off of the Tamagotchi Uni, a device I've loved in the two years since it was released but still can't help but feel like it's a bit boring compared to others. Tamagotchi Paradise goes back to AAA batteries, which should be good for longevity. And it'll be cheaper than other recent flagship Tamagotchis, at $45. Pre-orders haven't opened in the US just yet, but the device will ship on July 12 according to the Japanese Amazon listing. The wait might actually kill me.
Once Tamagotchi Paradise arrives, there will be pop-up Tamagotchi Labs in some as yet unannounced stores where you'll be able to connect your device to access exclusive items and experiences. Tamagotchi Uni owners will be able to get a taste of all this ahead of the release as well if they buy the Tamagotchi Lab Tamaverse ticket, which comes out on July 3.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/tamagotchi-paradise-looks-like-the-most-exciting-virtual-pet-toy-in-years-155010892.html?src=rss
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Rank 16889'Motors' allowed threat actors to take over admin accountsThis enabled full website takeoverThe developers released a fixMotors, a premium theme for WordPress, was carrying a critical-severity vulnerability that allowed malicious actors to fully take over compromised websites.The privilege escalation flaw, due to the theme improperly validating user identities before updating passwords, is now tracked as CVE-2025-4322, and has a severity score of 9.8/10 (critical).Security researchers Wordfence, who first spotted this bug, explained how threat actors could use it to “change arbitrary user passwords, including those of administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account."TechRadar Pro readers can get 60% off Premium Plans at RoboForm now!New users can take advantage of RoboForm’s exclusive deal and get 60% off the Premium Plan. With this deal, you can get unlimited password storage, one-click login & autofill, password sharing, two-factor authentication for added protection, cloud backup, and emergency access for trusted contacts. To claim this deal, visit this link and sign up for the Premium Plan to lock in this huge discount.Preferred partner (What does this mean?)View DealPremium themesObviously, having access to an admin account grants the malicious actors all kinds of privileges, including complete website takeover. All versions up to 5.6.68 are affected. The update that addresses the flaw was released on May 14, 2025. Since themes are not as simple to suspend, or swap, as plugins, users are advised to update their Motors as soon as possible.Motors is a car dealer WordPress theme, designed for auto dealers, classified listing, auto rental, boats, repair services, and motorcycle dealers. It is developed by a company called StylemixThemes and, according to BleepingComputer, is one of the top-selling themes of its kind. On the Envato market, it is selling for $79 and has been sold more than 22,300 times.WordPress is the world’s number one website builder platform, powering more than half of all websites on the internet. This also makes it a major target for cybercriminals but, since it’s mostly secure, hackers are looking for exploits in themes and add-ons, which are used as stepping stones for further compromise.For example, in early March this year, news broke that malicious JavaScript code was deployed into more than 1,000 WordPress websites, following compromised extras. Users are advised to only keep the add-ons they are actually using, and to keep them updated at all times.Via BleepingComputerYou might also likeThousands of WordPress sites targeted with malicious plugin backdoor attacksTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers
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Rank 16895According to a report by The Verge, Microsoft says Apple's App Store rules are to blame for the continued delay of the Xbox mobile app store it announced last summer. The store would have allowed users to buy Microsoft mobile games through the Xbox web store on iOS. In an amicus brief filed this week, Microsoft expressed support for Epic Games in the companies’ long-running bout against Apple. The company also expressed concern that Apple could succeed in overturning the injunction that has opened the floodgates for payments outside of apps that circumvent Apple's 30 percent fee.
Apple filed an appeal against the injunction earlier this month, and just a few days later it asked the Ninth Circuit to halt enforcement of the original ruling while it works through its appeal. Microsoft, for its part, is urging the court to enforce the injunction while the courts handle the appeal. The company points out that Apple itself has said that the policy changes it made in response to the injunction "can be undone," raising concern that without firm enforcement by the courts, Apple could pull the rug at any given moment.
As of this writing, Microsoft's filing is not yet publicly available, but The Verge has details on the brief’s contents. It reads, in part: "The district court’s injunction allows Apple to maintain its in-app exclusivity but at least should have enabled Microsoft to offer consumers a workable solution by launching its own online store — accessible via link-out — for in-app items to be purchased off-app and used in games or other apps. And that is what Microsoft wants to do. But even this solution has been stymied by Apple."
While things are moving quickly, with apps like Fortnite already returning to the App Store in the US, Microsoft remains in a holding pattern awaiting a firm outcome in the case. It seems they want to avoid a situation where the Xbox mobile store is released, only to be taken down should Apple win on appeal.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/microsoft-blames-apple-for-xbox-mobile-store-delays-162413207.html?src=rss
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Rank 16896Google launches Python ADK v.1.0.0 and Java ADK v.0.1.0Its agent-to-agent communication protocol has also been improvedPython SDK for A2A makes it even easier to manage inter-agent communicationsGoogle has announced a series of updates to its AI agents in the hope that they become more streamlined as efficient colleagues, rather than tools that colleagues use."We envision a future where intelligent agents are not just tools, but collaborative partners in solving complex challenges, streamlining workflows, and unlocking new possibilities," Product Manager Polong Lin and Developer Advocate for Cloud AI Holt Skinner said in a blog post.The latest updates focus on enhanced agent management and improved agent-to-agent communication – a sign of AI becoming even more autonomous.Google wants to make AI agents more autonomousThe tech giant has enhanced its Agent Development Kit (ADK) to include a new production-ready and stable v.1.0.0 release of its Python ADK, which it says is already used by Renault Group, Box and Revionics. To coincide with this stable release, Google has also confirmed its first release of the Java ADK v0.1.0.In terms of management, acknowledging that the Vertex AI Agent Engine already helps developers deploy, manage and scale agents in production, Google has also launched its Agent Engine UI for better agent lifecycle management.Key features of the new Google Cloud console UI include a dashboard for managing deployed agents, metrics such as requests and CPU usage, session management and tracing, and deployment details with debugging tools.Further improvements to the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol have also been confirmed, including v0.2 which brings stateless interaction support for lightweight communications and standardized authentication using OpenAPI-like schema. A Python SDK for A2A has also been released to make it easier for developers to integration agent-to-agent communication within Python-based agents.Keen to show off the power of A2A, Google boasted of support from Auth0, Box AI, Microsoft, SAP and Zoom."These advancements in our ADK, Agent Engine, and A2A protocol are designed to provide you with a comprehensive and flexible platform to bring your most ambitious agent-driven projects to life," Lin and Skinner commented.You might also likeWe've listed the best AI tools and best AI writersCheck out the best productivity tools for a handy boost at workSalesforce gives AI agents the power to be proactive and autonomous like never before
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Rank 16900Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is coming to PS5 this summer, though we don't have a concrete release date just yet. Ninja Theory says it will be optimized for both the standard-issue PS5 and the beefier PS5 Pro.
The company also says it launches alongside a free update that'll be available for all platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. We don't know much about this update, but the developer promises "new features." There's a trailer that discusses the update, but is also devoid of any real details.
This is something of a homecoming for the franchise, as Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was originally released for PS4 back in 2017. Ninja Theory says it's "excited to bring Senua back to where her journey began and for PlayStation players to be able to experience the next chapter in her brutal saga of survival."
For the uninitiated, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is a brutal and gorgeous game that first hit the Xbox and PC in 2024. It's a third-person adventure set in Iceland during the 10th century. We called it an outstanding "interactive brutality visualizer" in our original review, going on to say it features "an extended, extremely anxious and violent vibe." Good times!
The combat is decent, though not groundbreaking, and the puzzles are just average. The sheer violence, however, is epic. The protagonist Senua screams with each swing of the sword and every fight is close combat. This is for those who revel in simulated physical violence. We'll let you know when we have an actual summer release date for this gem.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/senuas-saga-hellblade-2-is-coming-to-ps5-this-summer-163539229.html?src=rss