Monthly Archives: October 2022

Xbox Series S may frustrate developers, but there’s plenty it still gets right

It’s been a contentious week for the Xbox Series S, as some developers have weighed in, sharing their frustrations about Microsoft’s mid-range console. One of the latest to share criticism of the Xbox Series S is Ian Maclure, VFX artist at Bossa Studios, the team behind indies like Surgeon Simulator and I Am Fish. “Studios…

Artists to get Shutterstock payout for Dall-E AI images

AI-generated content is coming to Shutterstock, the company has announced.  Building on an existing partnership with OpenAI – the research lab behind popular text-to-image creator Dall-E – the initiative will let users generate content based on their defined criteria. But in order to ‘teach’ the AI, Shutterstock will need to feed it photographs from its…

Apple quietly adds retro Nintendo controller support for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV

Apple’s latest device updates have made playing retro and retro-inspired games more authentic by adding support for Nintendo’s Classic controllers. Those with devices running iOS 16.1, tvOS 16.1, iPad iOS 16.1, and macOS Ventura can take advantage of a load of new features on the best iPhones, best iPads, and best MacBooks and Macs. But…

US housing activity is in the early stages of a large correction, and prices will drop by mid-single digits, analyst says

US home prices have soared over the last decade, but could soon be on their way down. MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images US housing activity is headed for a large correction, and prices will post single digit declines next year, according to Comerica.  Chief economist Bill Adams said price declines will be steeper…

‘House of the Dragon’ creator knows that one scene was too dark, says he’s learned ‘we are making the show for people’s television sets’

This official image from HBO is lit brighter than what appeared on many viewers’ screens. HBO “House of the Dragon” showrunner Ryan Condal acknowledged how dark scenes in episode seven were. He said he has to take more into account that “we are making the show for people’s television sets.” The episode, “Driftmark,” received backlash…

If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you might want to wait until next year

A young woman packs moving boxes. Getty Images. The fight against inflation has led to a surge in mortgage rates. Many prospective buyers are putting their homeownership dreams on pause.  With less buyers, home sellers are slashing prices or keeping their homes off the market.  Home prices are finally coming down to earth but that does…

Meta and Google are snapping up Twitter employees as Elon Musk plays a game of will-he-won’t-he with the company

Kevin Dietsch/Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images Over 500 employees have left Twitter in the past 90 days amid the company’s court battle with Elon Musk. Many of the employees have moved to major tech companies like Google and Meta, LinkedIn data shows. Musk has reportedly said he plans to lay off 75% of staff if he buys…

See inside Chick-fil-A’s newest drive-thru only location as the chain struggles with the highest wait times in fast food

Photo by Tracy A. Woodward/The Washington Post via Getty Images Chick-fil-A now has more than 30 drive-thru only locations after its most recent opening in Wisconsin. Chick-fil-A has the slowest drive-thru times in the industry, but remains highly popular with customers. The chain frequently pioneers drive-thru tech, like double lanes and ordering on tablets. Chick-fil-A…

Billionaire investor Mark Mobius cautions investors on Chinese stocks as the nation heads for a ‘Mao-type’ economy

Mark Mobius REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang Mark Mobius warned investors should be cautious about Chinese stocks, as the nation is headed for a “Mao-type” economy. That came after Xi Jinping secured another term as president, sparking fear he would continue to borrow from Mao’s socialist principles. “[Chinese stocks are] very cheap in many cases, but I would…