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Sonic fans had to wait over a year for their Limited Run Games special edition of Sonic X Shadow Generations. The remaster/excellent pack-in game launched in October of 2024, but with multiple shipment delays, it took 14 months between launch day and the special edition’s arrival on fans’ doorsteps. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely not. Several fans are reporting that the package’s Sonic and Shadow statues are showing up with various defects. Some have scratches, others have misprinted eyes, and one poor soul’s Shadow arrived with his nose broken off. The special edition cost $249.99 before taxes and shipping,…
They’ve Gone Too Far! 2026 may have a lesson for TV manufacturers, if consumers are willing to make the choice to ensure their next TV is a dumb TV. The proliferation of advertisements being shown in menus and the home screens of smart TVs is not appreciated by customers, especially since these ads appear even on flagship models. Ars Technica delved into the world of dumb TVs and smart TVs which will still work even if cut off from the internet; some smart TV models will refuse to function if you don’t let them connect. Their favourite choice is an…
For most, getting into a car is a task that can be done without assistance. Yet for those whose destination is the Moon, the process of getting inside and secured – in this case, in NASA’s Orion spacecraft – requires help. That’s the role of the Artemis closeout crew. Trained to support Artemis II and future Moon missions, the five closeout crew members will be the last people to see NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen before their lunar journey. The Artemis II closeout team consists of a lead,…
“Unlimited” is a funny term. Unlimited cell phone plans often come with a long list of footnotes, terms, conditions, and exceptions. Mercifully, all of the Big Three cell companies have, by now, ditched throttling on their highest-paid tiers, and include 5G data access in all their unlimited plans. Yet there are still many differences in the services they offer, and from tier to tier within each company.Cheaper “unlimited” tiers do offer unlimited talk and text. But they still have rules on how much unlimited data you get before they start throttling your speed, and some “unlimited” plans may throttle your…
Vivo’s V-series is back in the rumor cycle, and the latest leak adds a few more pieces to a picture that’s still very much unfinished. So far, the Vivo V70 series has been linked to multiple leaks, but the most interesting claim has been the possible arrival of a new “Elite” model. Now, a fresh tip from well-known leaker Abhishek Yadav expands on that idea and also pulls a few other Vivo phones into the conversation. Vivo V70 could be a rebrand of Vivo S50 According to Yadav, Vivo is planning to launch three phones together: the Vivo V70, Vivo…
IO Interactive’s James Bond simulator 007 First Light has been delayed until May 27, 2026. It was supposed to come out in March. The company says two-month delay is for polish and refinement, which is fine by me. I’d always rather wait a bit longer for a better end product.IO says the game is already “fully playable from beginning to end” but still needs a bit of attention to ensure “the strongest possible version at launch.” The developer promises to share more updates at the beginning of next year.For the uninitiated, 007 First Light is the first James Bond game…
When we look back on the standout games of 2025 in the years to come, in many cases it’s as likely to be for the characters who populated them as it is for the greatness of their mechanics or level design. Whether it’s the heroes we inhabited, the villains we faced, or the random side characters we met just for a fleeting moment, there were some memorable newcomers in the best games of 2025, as well as a few characters we’ve known for years that had a moment worth celebrating. Here are our picks for the best video game characters…
Introduction The Observational Products for End-Users from Remote Sensing Analysis (OPERA) project represents a strategic initiative designed to address critical satellite data needs identified by federal agencies. Established in 2021 by the NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), OPERA responds to priorities identified by the Satellite Needs Working Group (SNWG), an interagency body convened by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). SNWG surveys federal agencies every two years to determine their top satellite data needs. This article summarizes OPERA, including its mandate, and then presents a case study demonstrating how the…
A New Jersey man who previously sued the New York City Police Department in an unsuccessful quest to find out whether the NYPD’s Intelligence Division spied on him and fellow Muslims as part of its notorious and expansive “mosque-raking” program during the Michael Bloomberg era has filed a new open-records lawsuit against the city over spying claims, according to information exclusively provided to WIRED.The lawsuit will pose a test for mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s law enforcement policies, as he spoke out vocally against the NYPD’s spying on Muslim New Yorkers during a successful election campaign that coaxed those very communities to…
OriginOS 6 is one of the most significant upgrades for Vivo and iQOO devices, particularly for those switching from the Funtouch OS skin. It was globally launched in mid-October, with the rollout beginning early November, starting with high-end devices such as the Vivo X200 series, iQOO 13, and Vivo X Fold 5. The OriginOS 6 update is now available for a bunch of Vivo and iQOO devices. We’ve curated a list of those devices below. Review it below to find out if the update is ready for your Vivo or iQOO model. OriginOS 6 (Android 16) update is rolling out…