Warner Bros. Discovery has removed the entire lineup of classic Looney Tunes shorts (1930-1969) from its streaming service, Max. The company confirmed the move to Deadline, saying the streamer will prioritize adult and family programming, rather than content for kids.This comes after Warner Bros. Discovery yanked hundreds of Looney Tunes episodes at the end of 2022, and later erroneously included the series in its list of titles leaving the platform. At the time, the company said Looney Tunes will continue streaming on Max. Newer Looney Tunes content, like Looney Tunes Cartoons released in 2020 and 2015s New Looney Tunes, remains on Max.Max didnt immediately respond to The Verges request for comment.Tons of content has been on the chopping block following David Zaslavs takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Along with Looney Tunes, Warner Bros. Discovery ended its deal to stream Sesame Street on Max last year, and also replaced Cartoon Networks website with a link to sign up for its streaming service. Warner Bros. Discovery also canned its Coyote vs. Acme film starring John Cena.Despite this, the nearly-canceled Looney Tunes spinoff The Day the Earth Blew Up made its way to theaters over the weekend thanks to Ketchup Entertainment buying the distribution rights from Warner Bros. Discovery.

Earlier this month, Sadie Sink, who plays Max Mayfield in Stranger Things, was reported to be set to star alongside Tom Holland in Spider-Man 4. Deadline said that Sink, who made her film debut in the 2016 biographical sports drama Chuck, would appear in the upcoming MCU movie, which begins filming later this year and has a release date of July 31, 2026.Marvel and Sony had no comment when contacted by Deadline, but the publication speculated that Sink would play either X-Men character Jean Grey or "another beloved redheaded Spider-Man character."IGN subsequently dived deep into the Marvel characters Sadie Sink could play in Spider-Man 4 and beyond in the MCU.Now, speaking to Josh Horowitz in a new interview, Sink remained coy about the Jean Grey X-Men speculation, but admitted the rumor is "awesome.""This is news to me," Sink said in response to the Jean Grey / X-Men rumor.Sink was then asked if she had spoken to Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige or any Marvel representative about Jean Grey.No, she replied. I have nothing to say about this.Then: The rumors are really cool though. Its an awesome rumor!Sink said she knows the Jean Grey character: Its a great character, so it was cool to read!And finally, on the theoretical prospect of committing a significant amount of time and energy to potentially playing a MCU character for years, Sink responded: I think thats super exciting.And then the chat stopped, with Sink clearly wanting to keep her cards close to her chest. Horowitz mentioned revisiting the interview in the future when, perhaps, it is finally confirmed that Sink has a role in the MCU.Could Saide Sink play Jean Grey in Spider-Man 4? Photo by Arturo Holmes/WireImage.Late last year, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige teased the introduction of X-Men characters in the "next few" MCU movies.Feige told an audience at the Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore that fans would see some X-Men players that you might recognize in the next few MCU movies, but he stopped short of saying which characters or what movies.On bringing the X-Men into the MCU, Feige added: I think you will see that continues in our next few movies with some X-Men players that you might recognize.Right after that, the whole story of Secret Wars really leads us into a new age of mutants and of the X-Men. Again, [its] one of those dreams come true. We finally have the X-Men back.At the time, Marvels next few movies, if we assume few to mean three, were Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts*, and then Phase Six kickstarter The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July 2025.Perhaps more likely are more mutant appearances throughout Phase 6 movies, which include 2026s Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man 4, and 2027s Avengers: Secret Wars. One of the key questions here will be whether Deadpool and Wolverine return to the MCU having seen such huge success with their own movie this summer. Could Channing Tatum also reprise his role as Gambit?Feige has also said the X-Men will be an important part of the MCUs future following Secret Wars. "When we were preparing for Avengers: Endgame years ago, it was a question of getting to the grand finale of our narrative, and then we had to start all over again after that, Feige said. This time, on the road to Secret Wars, we already know very well what the story is going to be until then and afterwards. The X-Men are an important part of that future.It sounds like Phase 7 of the MCU will be dominated by the X-Men, then, but in the short term, Storm appeared in What If...? Season 3, marking the characters first appearance in the wider MCU.In October, Marvel Studios added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 release schedule: February 18, 2028; May 5, 2028; and November 10, 2028. It seems increasingly likely one of these movies is X-Men.Image credit: Marvel Comics.Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming exclusively for PS5 on June 24 but only if you buy one of the more expensive editions. The standard edition releases June 26. Developed by Kojima Productions, its a sequel to the 2019 original. It will be available in three editions: a standard edition available in physical or digital format, a digital deluxe edition, and a collectors edition that comes with a statue along with other goodies. Read on for pricing, availability, and details about what comes in each edition.Death Stranding 2 Collectors EditionGet it at PS Direct - $229.99The Collectors Edition is exclusive to the PlayStation Direct store. It costs $229.99 and comes with all sorts of cool stuff. Heres what you get:Full Game Digital Download48-hour Early Access to the game (June 24)Collectors Box15 Magellan Man Statue3 Dollman figurineArt cardsLetter from Hideo KojimaIn-game itemsMachine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1 early unlockBattle Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Boost Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Bokka Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Quokka PatchChiral Feline PatchWhy Me? PatchDeath Stranding 2 - Standard EditionOut June 26Death Stranding 2: On the Beach$69.99 at Best BuySee it at Amazon - (not yet live)Get it at Best Buy - $69.99Get it at GameStop - $69.99Get it at PS Direct - $69.99Get it at PS Store (digital) - $69.99If you can live without any of the digital and/or physical extras that come in the pricier versions of the game, or you want a physical copy of it, the standard edition is the way to go. It comes with the game itself, plus the digital preorder bonuses (see below for details on those).Death Stranding 2 - Digital Deluxe EditionGet it at PS Store - $79.99The digital-only deluxe edition comes with a digital copy of the game itself, plus the following extras:48-hour Early Access to the game (June 24)Machine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1 early unlockBattle Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Boost Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Bokka Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3)Quokka PatchChiral Feline PatchWhy Me? PatchDeath Stranding 2 Preorder BonusPreorder Death Stranding 2, and youll receive the following in-game items:Quokka HologramBattle Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3)Boost Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3)Bokka Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3)Death Stranding: Directors Cut Is on SaleIf you havent played the original, or you want to brush up on it before playing the sequel, heres some good news: its on sale. You can get the directors cut version on Steam on sale for $16 at Green Man Gaming. The PlayStation version isnt on sale anywhere in physical format, but the PS4 (non-Directors Cut) version is included with PS Plus Extra.What is Death Stranding 2: On the Beach?PlayDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach is a direct sequel to the 2019 original. It takes place 11 months after the birth of the UCA, when the world has been connected, deliveries have been automated, and a new faction is rising up. I hesitate to describe what the game may or may not be, because its full of Kojima-level weirdness. You can watch the extensive trailer above to find out more about Death Stranding 2, which includes a Solid Snake-like character. Heres the official description from the PlayStation Store: Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Samwith companions by his sidesets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again. Death Stranding 2 - Release Date Trailer ScreenshotsOther Preorder GuidesChris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Bluesky @chrislreed.com.

SummaryYasuke and Naoe each have access to unique weapons that dramatically impact how they fight in Assassins Creed Shadows.Pre-order Assassins Creed Shadows on the Microsoft Store for Xbox and get the Claws of Awaji expansion and Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest for free.Assassins Creed Shadows launches March 20, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S.Assassins Creed Shadows launches on March 20, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S and allows you play as two completely distinct characters: Naoe, an agile ninja, and Yasuke, a hulking samurai. Nearly everything about them is different, including what weapons they can use. Naoe and Yasuke can each equip up to two different weapon types to switch between, with each offering unique strengths and strategies to use in a fight. Here is a breakdown of all the weapons in Assassins Creed Shadows so you can find the right combination for any situation.Yasukes WeaponsLong KatanaA samurai is nothing without his katana, and Yasukes long katana is his fastest weapon type, allowing him to quickly slice through foes with deadly precision. While it doesnt have the longest range, its attack speed makes it ideal for dealing with small groups of enemies or for when you just want to feel like a samurai and slash through a wandering ronin who thought himself strong enough to challenge you.NaginataA polearm capable of sweeping attacks, the Naginata is perfect for dealing with large groups of enemies at once. While slower than the long katana, it has the longest reach of any of Yasukes melee weapons, allowing you to keep threats at a distance. Its also particularly useful when facing enemies with naginatas of their own.KanaboA massive club, what the Kanabo sacrifices in speed, it more than makes up for in sheer brute force. Even light attacks with the Kanabo can break an enemys guard and subsequent hits will dismantle any opponents armor and likely their entire health bar in seconds. The Kanabo is a slow weapon, so Yasuke can be vulnerable while using it in large groups when many different attackers can interrupt his swings.BowOne of Yasukes two ranged weapons, the bow is a silent killer. The ultimate tool in a stealthy Yasukes arsenal, its great at silently picking off guards from a distance. Certain abilities allow you to slow time while shooting or fire multiple arrows in quick succession, making the bow a viable option in a full-on fight as well.TeppoWhen silence isnt high on Yasukes list of priorities, the teppo rifle packs a serious punch but be prepared for it to attract a lot of attention as well. Youll have to reload after each shot, meaning you might need to hot swap to a melee weapon as enemies swarm. Its not just a one-trick-pony, though there are abilities that allow you to detonate a sack of gunpowder to create area-of-effect damage, and you can even use the rifle as a club to knock opponents down before shooting them, if you want to make an entrance.Naoes WeaponsKatanaDont let the name fool you. The way Naoe wields her katana, it might as well be a completely different weapon to Yasukes. A full combo of attacks with Naoes shorter katana is likely to feature as many kicks and flips as swings and slashes. A medium speed weapon in Naoes hands (to be fair, no weapons are slow in Naoes hands), the katana is a solid all-around choice, good for one-on-one fights and small groups.Tanto/Hidden BladeThe tanto is a dagger that Naoe wields with extreme speed, and couples with her Hidden Blade to unleash a flurry of rapid strikes on her enemies. Its range is minimal, so Naoe will have to get up close and personal to use it effectively, but its great for fighting singular enemies. As a bonus, a passive upgrade to Naoes Assassin mastery tab allows her to use the tanto to perform dual assassinations, but only if the tanto is one of her two equipped weapons.KusarigamaA scythe and a spikey metal ball connected by a long chain; the Kusarigama is arguably Naoes most versatile weapon. Light attacks mean quick strikes with the scythe end, while heavy attacks are sweeping swings with the metal ball end, perfect for dealing with large groups. Its huge range allows Naoe to keep her distance if she chooses.Theres never really a bad time to use Naoes Kusarigama, unless youre worried about collateral damage as those heavy swings will tear through everything from crates and shoji doors to bamboo trees and fruit baskets. Like the tanto, a passive ability in the Assassin mastery tab allows Naoe to use an equipped Kusarigama to rush assassinate targets, using the chain to hook enemies and launch herself in for the kill.ToolsNaoe doesnt have traditional ranged weapons like Yasuke, but she does have throwable tools that can help her kill, deal damage, and distract at a distance. Her kunai can take out many unarmored enemies in a single headshot, while her shuriken only deal minimal damage and are best used to stun enemies mid fight so you can regroup to go in for the kill.Upgrading WeaponsThere are multiple ways to upgrade your weapons in Assassins Creed Shadows. Each weapon type has a dedicated mastery tab that you can invest your mastery points in to increase damage and unlock new abilities. Weapons also have levels; you cannot equip a weapon that has a level greater than yours, but if youve built a Forge in your Hideout, you can upgrade lower-level weapons to meet your current player level, thereby increasing their base stats.Weapons come in five tiers of rarity: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. Uncommon weapons each come with a single engraved perk that provides a unique bonus, such as an increase to critical hit chance when striking multiple enemies. Rare and above weapons have two engraving slots, one with a predetermined perk, and another slot that allows you to select an individual perk from your Hideouts blacksmith. Like to use abilities while fighting? You can engrave a perk that increases your adrenaline gain (adrenaline allows you to use abilities) when striking afflicted enemies. Couple that with a weapon that causes bleeding or poison affliction, and your adrenaline will stay topped up.Theres no wrong weapon loadout or combination in Assassins Creed Shadows, and a master Assassin will learn to skillfully wield them all. As long as you have more health than your targets then youre doing just fine.Assassins Creed Shadows launches March 20, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S. That means you still have time to pre-order Assassins Creed Shadows on the Microsoft Store for Xbox to get the Claws of Awaji expansion (coming later in 2025) and the Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest for free. You can also pick up Assassins Creed Shadows Digital Deluxe EditionAssassins Creed ShadowsUBISOFT$69.99Pre-orderPRE-ORDER BONUSPre-order now to get the Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest available at launch, and the Claws of Awaji expansion, releasing later in 2025. Feel the fear of being hunted and under threat on a mysterious island. Reclaim a lost treasure while avoiding the traps and ambushes of deadly new foes. Master the B (a new weapon type), unlock new skills/gear/abilities, and get over 10 hours of additional content.Experience an epic action-adventure story set in Feudal Japan!Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and powerful, legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch between these two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.ENTER FEUDAL JAPANExplore the captivating open world of Feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.MASTER COMPLEMENTARY PLAYSTYLESBecome Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power.MAKE INFORMATION YOUR WEAPONTravel the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.BUILD A PLACE TO CALL HOMECreate a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your bases buildings layout, decorations, and accessories.Assassin's Creed Shadows Digital Deluxe EditionUBISOFT$89.99Pre-orderPRE-ORDER BONUSPre-order now to get the Thrown to the Dogs bonus quest available at launch, and the Claws of Awaji expansion, releasing later in 2025. Feel the fear of being hunted and under threat on a mysterious island. Reclaim a lost treasure while avoiding the traps and ambushes of deadly new foes. Master the B (a new weapon type), unlock new skills/gear/abilities, and get over 10 hours of additional content.The Assassins Creed Shadows Digital Deluxe Edition includes: The base game The Sekiryu Dual Pack including gear and weapon sets for both Naoe and Yasuke, the Sekiryu Beast, and Dragon Tooth trinket The Sekiryu Hideout Pack including four unique ornaments to customize the hideout for your shinobi league Five mastery pointsExperience an epic action-adventure story set in Feudal Japan!Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and powerful, legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch between these two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.ENTER FEUDAL JAPANExplore the captivating open world of Feudal Japan, from spectacular castle towns and bustling ports to peaceful shrines and war-ravaged landscapes. Adventure through unpredictable weather, changing seasons, and reactive environments.MASTER COMPLEMENTARY PLAYSTYLESBecome Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, as you experience their riveting stories and master their complementary playstyles. As Naoe, use stealth to avoid detection and agility to confound your enemies. As Yasuke, strike your foes with lethal precision and power.MAKE INFORMATION YOUR WEAPONTravel the world, and build your own network of spies to be your eyes and ears across locations to hunt down your next target. Along the way, recruit new allies with unique abilities to help accomplish your missions.BUILD A PLACE TO CALL HOMECreate a fully customizable hideout for your growing shinobi league as you train your crew, craft new gear, interact with key characters, and choose your bases buildings layout, decorations, and accessories.Internet connection and Ubisoft Account required to redeem digital content.

If youve ever read a kitchen design guide or walked through the halls of an old manor home, theres a good chance youve come across the term scullery. If youre like me, it might even conjure images of Downton Abbey or Gilded Age (Im team Russell, in case you were wondering!). And theres a reason for that. Sculleries, once reserved for the working members of grand houses, have now become the latest must-have addition to modern kitchens. Below, youll learn exactly what a scullery is, how it differs from spaces like the mudroom or butlers pantry, and how you can incorporate one into your own home. RELATED STORIES:Brie Williams for Country LivingThis North Carolina mountain homes scullery includes a small drink refrigerator. What is a modern day scullery? Historically, sculleries were spaces used by staff for cleaning up after elaborate meals. However, modern sculleries function much more like hardworking butlers pantries or dirty kitchens, a term popularized in recent years to identify a space off the kitchen where prep work and clean up can be done out of the view of guests. Design purists might argue that sculleries should still only be used as cleanup spaces. In reality, though, most contemporary homes dont have three separate spaces for prep, storage, and clean-up, so current iterations of the scullery are a versatile combination of all three. Additionally, todays sculleries are typically larger than traditional pantries. The Three Key Elements of a Scullery:Ample storage, either with open shelving or closed-door cabinetryA sink, and sometimes a dishwasherPrep space, often with butcher block countertopsAli Harper for Country LivingThis river cottages scullery was drenched in the dreamy shade of French Gray by Farrow & Ball.Why is it called a scullery? Scullery is the Anglicized version of escuelerie, an old Old French term for office of the servant in charge of plates. The earliest English usage of the word dates back to around 1440, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, which published its first definition for scullery in 1911. Today, the term is heavily linked to British kitchen design; on this side of the Atlantic, this space is more commonly referred to as a butlers pantry, or even just a walk-in pantry.Kitchen vs. SculleryThe main difference between a kitchen and scullery lies in their cooking capabilities. While a scullery might have a few small appliances and a sink (and maybe even a dishwasher), you wont find a range or oven. Any cooking done here is quick and simple, as sculleries are not equipped to make full meals. Additionally, sculleries are generally smaller than kitchens and not used for gathering. Even large sculleries are often only spacious enough to fit one or two people at a time. Laurey W. GlennThis scullery space designed by Lizzie Cox Interiors is often used for arranging florals. Mudroom vs. ScullerySculleries and mudrooms, though seemingly similar, are actually very different. A mudroom is typically located off the rear of the house, near a garage or back door and functions as a family dumping ground and pass-through area. Its the place where the kids store their sports gear and backpacks and where you might keep all your winter coats, not the place for washing up dishes or storing dry goods. In contrast, a scullery is devoted to general kitchen and housekeeping tasks. RELATED STORIES:Anna LoganSenior Homes & Style EditorAnna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she has been covering all things home design, including sharing exclusive looks at beautifully designed country kitchens, producing home features, writing everything from timely trend reports on the latest viral aesthetic to expert-driven explainers on must-read topics, and rounding up pretty much everything youve ever wanted to know about paint, since 2021. Anna has spent the last seven years covering every aspect of the design industry, previously having written for Traditional Home, One Kings Lane, House Beautiful, and Frederic. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. When shes not working, Anna can either be found digging around her flower garden or through the dusty shelves of an antique shop. Follow her adventures, or, more importantly, those of her three-year-old Maltese and official Country Living Pet Lab tester, Teddy, on Instagram.

Alongside the ongoing straight up cash deals on the new M4 MacBook Air lineup, today we are turning our attention over to the iPads. Amazon has now dropped the prices even lower across most of the new M3 iPad Air configurations while marking the return of all-time low pricing across the iPad mini 7 lineup just about all models are now $100 off starting from $399 shipped. From there we have Apple Studio Display at $300 off, a new low on Apples latest Tan Alpine Loop, and AirPods Max (USB-C) discounts.All of that and more awaits below in todays 9to5Toys Lunch Break.The new iPad (A16) is now out in the wild (and is now marked down at Amazon) alongside the upgraded M3 iPad Air (still seeing its first cash deals right here), but Amazon also just brought back the $100 price drops on Apples latest, greatest, and miniest iPad. Youll now find just about every iPad mini 7 configuration on sale via Amazon at $100 off the going rates with prices kicking off from $399 shipped. Head below for a closer look.Amazon has the 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB models down at $399, $499, and $699 shipped, respectively. Thats a straight up $100 off the regular listings, matching our previous mention, and on par with the lowest prices we have tracked to date.Apples latest iPad mini 7, or more officially the iPad mini (A17 Pro) is the most affordable model in the lineup that can run Apple Intelligence. The aforementioned iPad (A16) is, of course, the least pricey model in the lineup overall it currently starts down at $329 on Amazon but it is not compatible with Apple Intelligence.iPad mini A17 Pro 128GB $399 (Reg. $499)iPad mini A17 Pro 256GB $499 (Reg. $599) iPad mini A17 Pro 256GB $699 (Reg. $799) While there are still some notable trade-in offers for folks looking to upgrade to Apples new M3-equipped iPad Air (you can get up to $650 off with an M2 trade), Amazon is now offering the first straight cash deals and the most affordable 13-inch model just dropped even lower. The 11-inch models are starting from $557, but the larger 13-inch variants are now starting at new all-time lows from $747 shipped. Details below.While it would appear the new iPad (A16) has garnered more attention around here for folks looking to land a simple, affordable, and casual Apple experience, the Air can deliver some serious value for folks that need a more capable machine, support for Apple Intelligence, and more, all without paying anywhere near M4 iPad Pro money.Amazon is now offering between $40 and $70 off across just about every configuration of the new M3, which are the lowest cash deals we have seen to date outside of those for folks with some older gear to trade in against the new models.11-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB from $557 (Reg. $599)11-inch M3 iPad Air 256GB from $657 (Reg. $699)11-inch M3 iPad Air 512GB from $847 (Reg. $899)11-inch M3 iPad Air 1TB from $1,049 (Reg. $1,099)13-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB from $747 (Reg. $799)13-inch M3 iPad Air 256GB from $849 (Reg. $899)13-inch M3 iPad Air 512GB from $1,049 (Reg. $1,099)13-inch M3 iPad Air 1TB from $1,229 (Reg. $1,299)All 4 colors of Apples most affordable new M4 MacBook Air are now $50 off at Amazon, or up to $450 off with tradeWhile we spotted some early price drops on Amazon for launch on the brand new M4 MacBook Airearlier this week, youll now find all four colorways, including the new Sky Blue on sale. Not only did Apple lower the MSRP on its new MacBook Air models this year, but it also packed them with the M4 chip, added a new colorway, and Amazon is now knocking $50 off just about all of them at checkout. Again there are some major trade-in options for folks looking to flip an older M2 or M3 model for the latest, but Amazon has the best straight up cash deal we can find online that anyone can take advantage of.Last time we touched down on the $50 price drops at Amazon, color options were quite limited. But youll now find all four of the base model 16GB/256GB variants dropping $50 automatically at checkout. Regularly $999, they are all now down at $949 shipped for the lowest price we have tracked with no strings attached. This same configuration on the previous-generation model carried a $1,099 list price, so youre scoring the M4 at $150 less than that there are some major price drops on the M3 configs right now though (details below).13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $50 off13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $50 off13-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $50 off15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $50 off15-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $50 offPrefer to save a ton on an M3 MacBook Air instead? Scope out the discounted pricing below:13-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $849 (Reg. $1,099, Orig. $1,299)13-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $999 (Reg. $1,299, Orig. $1,499)13-inch M3 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,099 (Reg. $1,499, Orig. $1,699)15-inch M3 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $1,049 (Reg. $1,299, Orig. $1,499)15-inch M3 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,399 (Reg. $1,699, Orig. $1,899)Apples latest Tan Alpine Loop just hit a new $79 all-time low (Small size), more up to 20% offAmazon dropped all 5 AirPods Max (USB-C) colors down to $480 shipped today (Reg. $549)Official 5K Apple Studio Display with onboard 12MP Center Stage cam back down at $1,300 ($299 off)Todays accessories and charging deals:Upgraded 24GB M4 Mac mini with 512GB SSD now back at $899 Amazon all-time low ($100 off), more from $529Best prices ever return on all Apple Watch Series 10 configs at $100 off, deals from $299 (All colors)Update: After seeing a series of band configuration go out of stock earlier this week, just about every model is now live again at $100 off.Prime Day couldnt do it. Black Friday 2024 couldnt do it. But we are now finally seeing straight up $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 10 to deliver the lowest prices we have ever tracked on brand-new units. Amazon is now offering 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 in all three colors down at $299 shipped and 46mm models down at $329 shipped. Regularly $399 and $429, respectively, youre looking at $100 price drops to deliver new Amazon all-time lows and the best prices we have tracked to date.Before today, both of the base model Series 10 variants had never gone for more than $70 off, outside of extremely limited in-store only offers (that just about no one had a shot at). Todays deal marks the very first time you can order any of the three colorways in both sizes at $100 off the list prices. If you have been holding off scoring a new Series 10, nows as good a time as any to land one current-gen Apple Watch units historically almost never drop more than $100 until right before the new models release.These $100 discounts are available on the base GPS/Wi-Fi models as well as the upgraded GPS+Cell variants:42mm Apple Watch Series 10 $299 (Reg. $399)46mm Apple Watch Series 10 $329 (Reg. $429)42mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS+Cell $399 (Reg. $499)46mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS+Cell $429 (Reg. $529)Update: The all-time low pricing has also now hit the high-end titanium case Apple Watch Series 10 models as well:42mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $599 (Reg. $699)46mm Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium GPS + Cell $649 (Reg. $749)Apples iPhone 15 Pro/Max units hit new Amazon Renewed Premium lows at up to $426 off the original pricesApples most affordable M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM hits best price of the year at $220 offRare Amazon sale now live on official Apple Watch bands from $50: Alpine and Trail Loops, Magnetic Link, more up to 50% offTurn iPhone into a pro-level zoom camera with SANDMARCs most powerful Telephoto lens yet [Exclusive launch deal]Arcs new iridescent Aurora Blue metal iPhone 16 Pro Max bumper case subtly changes color the more you use itAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. 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Apple TV+ is having a big moment thanks to the viral success of Severance season two. Wondering whats coming next? Apple has already laid out much of its spring lineup for TV+, and there may be returning shows that will debut soon too. But heres everything Apple TV+ has announced is coming in the spring months ahead.MarchThe StudioWhen: March 26What: TV ShowGenre: ComedyIn The Studio, Seth Rogen stars as Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of embattled Continental Studios. As movies struggle to stay alive and relevant, Matt and his core team of infighting executives battle their insecurities as they wrangle narcissistic artists and craven corporate overlords in the ever-elusive pursuit of making great films. With their power suits masking their never-ending sense of panic, every party, set visit, casting decision, marketing meeting and award show presents them with an opportunity for glittering success or career-ending catastrophe. As someone who eats, sleeps and breathes movies, its the job Matts been pursuing his whole life, and it may very well destroy him.Side QuestWhen: March 26What: TV ShowGenre: Anthology ComedyAn expansion of the Mythic Quest universe, Side Quest explores the stories of employees, players and fans who are impacted by the game in an anthology format. Across four episodes, follow the lives of players, comic book shop owners, touring orchestra musicians, and members of the art department as they search for community, success, and love.Fight for Glory: 2024 World SeriesWhen: March 28What: Documentary SeriesGenre: Sports DocumentaryExperience the battle of juggernauts like never before in Fight For Glory as the Yankees and Dodgers revive MLBs most iconic playoff rivalry. With intimate access to superstar players, managers and their families, witness the sacrifices it takes to claim baseballs throne.Number One on the Call SheetWhen: March 28What: Documentary SeriesGenre: Interview DocumentaryWith unprecedented access and candid interviews, Number One on the Call Sheet takes us on an intimate journey with some of Hollywoods most extraordinary leading Black men and women as they shine a light on the joys and challenges of being a Black actor, share breakthrough moments, discuss blueprints for success and honor legends, while recognizing the next generations enormous potential.AprilYour Friends & NeighborsWhen: April 11What: TV ShowGenre: DramaIn Your Friends & Neighbors, after being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from his neighbors homes in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined.Government CheeseWhen: April 16What: TV ShowGenre: ComedyGovernment Cheese is a surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. When Hampton Chambers (David Oyelowo) is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesnt go quite as hed planned. During his absence, Hamptons wife, Astoria (Simone Missick), and sons, Einstein (Evan Ellison) and Harrison (Jahi DiAllo Winston), have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hamptons return spins their world into chaos.Jane (season 3)When: April 18What: TV ShowGenre: Kids & FamilyJane is a 9-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to save endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to help protect wild animals all around the world because, according to her idol Dr. Jane Goodall: Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, can they be saved.CarmeWhen: April 30What: TV ShowGenre: Drama (French language)Carme follows the thrilling story of the worlds first celebrity chef, Antonin Carme (Benjamin Voisin), who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to the height of culinary stardom in Napoleons Europe. While he dreams only of becoming the most famous chef in the world, his talent and ambitions attract the attention of renowned and powerful politicians, who use him as a spy for France. Determined to escape poverty and fulfill his dream, Carme can choose revenge, or he can have it all women, wealth, fame but at what cost? His love? Soul? Life?MayMurderbotWhen: May 16What: TV ShowGenre: Sci-fi Thriller/ComedyBased on Martha Wells bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series, Murderbot is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients. Murderbot must hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe.Deaf President Now!When: May 16What: MovieGenre: DocumentaryDeaf President Now! recounts the eight days of historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1988 after the schools board of trustees appointed a hearing president over several very qualified Deaf candidates. After a week of rallies, boycotts and protests, the students of Gallaudet University triumph as the hearing president resigns and beloved dean Dr. I. King Jordan becomes the universitys first Deaf president. The protests marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history, with an impact that extended well beyond the Gallaudet campus, and paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Bono: Stories of SurrenderWhen: May 30What: MovieGenre: DocumentaryBono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of Bonos critically acclaimed one-man stage show, Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief As he pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends and faith that have challenged and sustained him, he also reveals personal stories about his journey as a son, father, husband, activist and rock star. Along with never-before-seen, exclusive footage from the tour, the film features Bono performing many of the iconic U2 songs that have shaped his life and legacy.JuneStickWhen: June 4What: TV ShowGenre: ComedyStick is a new golf comedy series created by Jason Keller and starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson. Wilson stars as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and getting fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store, Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (Peter Dager). Stick is a heartfelt, feel-good comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf as it has never been shown before.Apple TV+ isavailable for $9.99 per monthand features hit TV shows and movies likeTed Lasso,Severance,The Morning Show,Silo, andShrinking. You can alsowatch free in several ways.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. 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In a damning new video, YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober has perfectly demonstrated why Tesla relying entirely on visual data from a suite of cameras isn't such a good idea for driver-assistance tech.The Elon Musk-led EV maker has given up entirely on LIDAR or radar sensors, which its many competitors have been using for object detection for years, with Musk once calling LIDAR "fricking stupid, expensive and unnecessary."But by relying only on visual data, Tesla's Autopilot can easily be fooled by anything from heavy fog to a wall-scale painting of the road ahead, as Rober showed in his latest video.It's an incriminating piece of evidence, demonstrating how Tesla's approach could easily lead to a collision. Experts have long warned that the EV maker's cameras-only approach is dangerous, especially when LIDAR and radar exist as alternatives.Worse yet, Tesla is planning to roll out an "unsupervised" version of its infamous "Full Self-Driving" driver assistance software later this year, according to Musk, which could give already complacent drivers an even bigger false sense of security.An entire robotaxi service the entrepreneur is also hoping to roll out could exacerbate the glaring shortcoming.During a series of tests, Rober compares how a Tesla and a test vehicle equipped with LIDAR sensors, courtesy of the company Luminar, react to a child mannequin in the middle of the road.The Tesla fumbles right out of the gate. Despite registering the kid in the software, the vehicle's emergency braking system refuses to jump into action in time, causing Rober to plow right through the mannequin. The Autopiloted Tesla also failed to stop for the kid mannequin when fog machines obscured the scene. Heavy rain also fooled the system.In perhaps the most striking example in the video, Tesla was fooled by a Wile E. Coyote-style wall painted to look like the road ahead of it, causing the vehicle to plow right through it.Meanwhile, the Luminar-equipped Lexus SUV aced all the tests with flying colors."I can definitively say for the first time in the history of the world, Tesla's optical camera system would absolutely smash through a fake wall without even a slight tap on the brakes," Rober said in the video.Sure, a fake cartoon wall isn't exactly an obstacle we encounter on public roads very often, if ever. But Rober's testing perfectly illustrates larger shortcomings of relying soley on cameras.Tesla's driver assistance tech has already been linked to hundreds of injuries and dozens of deaths by regulators, showing the carmaker has plenty of work to do before its system is actually safe to use without supervision and whether it evencan with its fleet's current sensor hardware is looking increasingly dubious.Share This Article

Simon Ninan, Senior Vice President of Business Strategy, Hitachi VantaraMarch 17, 20254 Min ReadCagkan Sayin via Alamy StockGenerative AI has incredible potential to improve productivity and drive innovation across domains and sectors. But the challenge to enterprises is twofold as cost and carbon footprint complicate the path forward.GenAI models require growing volumes of data and storage, and the graphics processing units (GPUs) on which GenAI relies to move and process data require an enormous amount of energy to run. The complexities of price and power drain that result from the massive amounts of data and GPUs are a huge hurdle for enterprises seeking to create a greener, more sustainable future.This has important implications for hyperscalers and other enterprises that operate data centers, as well as for businesses, communities, and all living things across the planet.Despite barriers to early adoption, GenAI is here to stay. Software developers, support staff, and consumers are already using GenAI, which will only surge with greater applications and adoption, thus becoming as common as mobile devices.That said, sustainable data centers will be critical for GenAI expansion and the world.I predict that sustainable data centers will become mandatory in the next five years.Here are five steps to help your enterprise build a sustainable data center:Related:1. Address data managementData is the lifeblood of GenAI applications, so its important for enterprises to have data management systems and strategies that provide access to the right data at the right time.Application data may reside on premises, in the cloud or the edge. Ensure that your data management strategy enables you to access data from whichever platform suits your needs at the optimal cost and in a secure manner. This will contain costs, limit your risk, and help you differentiate your business.To address the rapidly growing data volume of GenAI, you should also explore compression technology, which can store the same data, with 60% less footprint, decreasing your need for power and lowering your carbon emissions.Distributed, dark data is another challenge. With so much data in so many places, you may not know where all of your data resides. Address that by using data cataloging, compliance, ediscovery and governance solutions to understand what data you have, where it sits, and how to integrate data to reduce waste and use your data to drive business results.Data governance and compliance can be tricky given the rapidly intensifying complexity. Many organizations lack the skills, industry knowledge and expertise to tackle this alone. Engage with a partner with deep industry knowledge that has baked that knowledge into their tools.Related:2. Explore your data storeOptimal data management will help you strike the right balance between the data storage and processing you need to support your GenAI applications and your sustainability commitments.Dont store multiple copies of data. Only hang on to the data that your business really needs.Keep the most important information in hot storage. Put the data for which you dont have an immediate need in cold storage, which will reduce your costs and lower your carbon footprint.Select a data storage solution that is highly engineered for performance and sustainability. Validate the solution by reviewing what independent third parties say about its sustainability.3. Process data where it livesData movement consumes time and power, so avoid unnecessarily moving data.Ensure you have the technology to process data close to the source and use metadata management to access what you need and transport only the data you need to move.4. Implement liquid cooling systemsGenAI attracted 100 million users in less than two months after launch, and an Enterprise Strategy Group study sponsored by Hitachi Vantara indicates that 97% of enterprises see GenAI as a top five priority. But the massive GPU infrastructure needed to power GenAI applications generates a lot of heat in data centers.Related:Over the years, companies have tried to cool equipment by doing everything from submerging data centers in the ocean to locating data facilities in remote parts of the world like Iceland.However, you dont need to dive deep or travel far to cool your data center. Instead, you can use liquid cooling, which can.5. Take a holistic approachRapidly growing data, GPU requirements and data centers -- and the complexity, risk and environmental impacts they entail -- make sustainability more important than ever.The green data center of the future will be simple, smart, secure, self-healing, scalable and sustainable. It calls for a holistic approach that addresses server, software and storage efficiency, employs the right mix of sustainable energy sources, and uncovers opportunities to use innovations and eco-friendly solutions to make the best use of data and limit carbon footprint.When companies and data centers are more sustainable, everybody benefits. The world becomes a better place, customers enjoy better outcomes and businesses grow stronger.About the AuthorSimon NinanSenior Vice President of Business Strategy, Hitachi VantaraSimon Ninan is senior vice president of business strategy, responsible for developing and driving aligned execution of Hitachi Vantaras business strategy for the short and long term, with the goal of maximizing customer and stakeholder value, while driving growth, innovation and market leadership.Simon holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Information Science and an MBA in Strategy and International Business. He resides in the Bay Area, where he enjoys reading, writing, hiking and the occasional 3D jigsaw puzzle. He also volunteers with Kontagious, a non-profit organization that provides mentorship to immigrant students.See more from Simon NinanWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore ReportsNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also Like

If you thought there were already too many chain restaurants in town, you need to get ready because its about to get a whole lot more crowded.Several restaurants are looking to rapidly expand across the U.S. with new locations planned for just about everywhere in 2025.Some of the names you know. Others will likely be newcomers to your chain restaurant rotation.READ MORE: 15 Chains With The Most Loyal Customers Who Apparently Refuse To Go Anywhere ElseFrom big burritos to juicy steak to boozy brunches, here is a look at which fast-growing restaurant chains are reportedly set to have a big years for expansion in 2025.21 Fast-Growing Chain Restaurants Poised to Be Everywhere in 2025From burritos to steak to brunch, here is a look at which fast-growing restaurant chains are reportedly opening locations across the U.S. in 2025.Gallery Credit: Rob CarrollNow that we have caught up on which chains are opening, here is a look at which ones have closed or are planning to close locations in 2025.Chains That Are Closing or Have Closed Locations in 2025The list of chains that have closed locations or have plans to shutter stores later in 2025 continues to grow at a rapid pace.Gallery Credit: Rob CarrollREAD MORE: The Craziest Fast Food Menu Items Ever CreatedGet our free mobile app80s Foods We Wish They Still MadeIf you grew up in the 1980s, you surely have fond memories of these popular (now discontinued) snacks.Filed Under: Chain Restaurants, Fast Food, FoodCategories: Lists, Original Features