Author: Zach_Wilson

In the bid to grow at all costs, Instant Pot is cooking itself

Last week I made a pound of pinto beans in my Instant Pot. They were very good beans and I didn’t have to worry about burning them or leaving them unattended to cook like I do when I cook them on the stove. I didn’t have to worry about them…

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The biggest news and trailers from Capcom Showcase 2023

If events from Xbox, Ubisoft, and Summer Game Fest over the past few days weren’t enough for you (not to mention the PlayStation Showcase from last month), Capcom also had its own digital showcase today. It’s already been a solid year for the company, with releases like Street Fighter 6…

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FTC files to block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard

The Federal Trade Commission is asking for US courts to stop Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard while the government’s bigger case to block the merger plays out. The FTC originally filed a legal challenge to try and block Microsoft’s proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition in December, and now it’s seeking a…

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Google’s Pixel 8 series will again put the best cameras on the biggest phone

If you’re a fan of Google’s Pixel lineup and want the best possible camera performance, there’s only been one real choice over the last couple of years: you buy the biggest phone. The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro share the same primary sensor, but the larger device has a superior…

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Skull and Bones is to receive yet another closed beta in late August

Ubisoft has revealed that its upcoming pirate action title Skull and Bones is still coming and will go into yet another open beta. This will run from August 25 – 28.  For those interested in the long-awaited, severely-delayed upcoming game, you can sign up for closed beta access at the…

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Meta’s new music AI could change how you craft soundtracks and tunes

The hills are alive with the sound of AI-generated music as Meta launches its new language learning model (LLM): the aptly named MusicGen. Developed by the company’s internal Audiocraft team, MusicGen is like a musical version of ChatGPT. You enter a brief text description of the type of music you…

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