Meta is finally allowing Threads users to set the following feed or any custom feeds as the default. The change is part of a number of new Threads features, including the ability to now limit post replies to followers only, a better video player, and the option to add topics in your bio.Threads users have been asking to be able to set the following feed as default ever since the social media network launched in December 2023, and Meta is finally giving in. After testing the option to choose a default feed late last year, its now rolling out so that you can set a custom feed or following as default, and it will remain even when you close and reopen the app.Threads is also getting more options for managing how people interact with your posts. Youll now be able to limit replies and quote-posts to just your followers, which can help limit the amount of people that engage and share your posts.Meta is also testing the ability to add up to 10 topics to your bio, so you can list favorite communities or interests for others to see. Drafts will also include prompts to suggest adding a trending topic. According to our internal data, posts with tagged topics generally receive more views than those that without one, making them an effective way to help you reach more people, Meta says.Lastly, the Threads video player is getting a much-needed upgrade. It now has pause, play, and skip buttons, and Meta has added a pinned progress bar so its easier to scrub through videos.

In the realm of artificial intelligence, multilingual speech recognition and translation have become essential tools for facilitating global communication. However, developing models that can accurately transcribe and translate multiple languages in real-time presents significant challenges. These challenges include managing diverse linguistic nuances, maintaining high accuracy, ensuring low latency, and deploying models efficiently across various devices.To address these challenges, NVIDIA AI has open-sourced two models: Canary 1B Flash and Canary 180M Flash. These models are designed for multilingual speech recognition and translation, supporting languages such as English, German, French, and Spanish. Released under the permissive CC-BY-4.0 license, these models are available for commercial use, encouraging innovation within the AI community.Technically, both models utilize an encoder-decoder architecture. The encoder is based on FastConformer, which efficiently processes audio features, while the Transformer Decoder handles text generation. Task-specific tokens, including <target language>, <task>, <toggle timestamps>, and <toggle PnC> (punctuation and capitalization), guide the models output. The Canary 1B Flash model comprises 32 encoder layers and 4 decoder layers, totaling 883 million parameters, whereas the Canary 180M Flash model consists of 17 encoder layers and 4 decoder layers, amounting to 182 million parameters. This design ensures scalability and adaptability to various languages and tasks. Performance metrics indicate that the Canary 1B Flash model achieves an inference speed exceeding 1000 RTFx on open ASR leaderboard datasets, enabling real-time processing. In English automatic speech recognition (ASR) tasks, it attains a word error rate (WER) of 1.48% on the Librispeech Clean dataset and 2.87% on the Librispeech Other dataset. For multilingual ASR, the model achieves WERs of 4.36% for German, 2.69% for Spanish, and 4.47% for French on the MLS test set. In automatic speech translation (AST) tasks, the model demonstrates robust performance with BLEU scores of 32.27 for English to German, 22.6 for English to Spanish, and 41.22 for English to French on the FLEURS test set. Data as of March 20 2025The smaller Canary 180M Flash model also delivers impressive results, with an inference speed surpassing 1200 RTFx. It achieves a WER of 1.87% on the Librispeech Clean dataset and 3.83% on the Librispeech Other dataset for English ASR. For multilingual ASR, the model records WERs of 4.81% for German, 3.17% for Spanish, and 4.75% for French on the MLS test set. In AST tasks, it achieves BLEU scores of 28.18 for English to German, 20.47 for English to Spanish, and 36.66 for English to French on the FLEURS test set. Both models support word-level and segment-level timestamping, enhancing their utility in applications requiring precise alignment between audio and text. Their compact sizes make them suitable for on-device deployment, enabling offline processing and reducing dependency on cloud services. Moreover, their robustness leads to fewer hallucinations during translation tasks, ensuring more reliable outputs. The open-source release under the CC-BY-4.0 license encourages commercial utilization and further development by the community.In conclusion, NVIDIAs open-sourcing of the Canary 1B and 180M Flash models represents a significant advancement in multilingual speech recognition and translation. Their high accuracy, real-time processing capabilities, and adaptability for on-device deployment address many existing challenges in the field. By making these models publicly available, NVIDIA not only demonstrates its commitment to advancing AI research but also empowers developers and organizations to build more inclusive and efficient communication tools.Check outthe Twitterand dont forget to join our80k+ ML SubReddit. Asif RazzaqWebsite| + postsBioAsif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc.. As a visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good. His most recent endeavor is the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Media Platform, Marktechpost, which stands out for its in-depth coverage of machine learning and deep learning news that is both technically sound and easily understandable by a wide audience. The platform boasts of over 2 million monthly views, illustrating its popularity among audiences.Asif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/Microsoft AI Introduces Claimify: A Novel LLM-based Claim-Extraction Method that Outperforms Prior Solutions to Produce More Accurate, Comprehensive, and Substantiated Claims from LLM OutputsAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/A Coding Implementation to Build a Document Search Agent (DocSearchAgent) with Hugging Face, ChromaDB, and LangchainAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/NVIDIA Open-Sources cuOpt: An AI-Powered Decision Optimization EngineUnlocking Real-Time Optimization at an Unprecedented ScaleAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/IBM and Hugging Face Researchers Release SmolDocling: A 256M Open-Source Vision Language Model for Complete Document OCR

Here's an inexpensive alternative to swapping out AA batteries from your Xbox controller all the time. Amazon is offering a two-pack of aftermarket rechargeable batteries for your Xbox controller for a mere $11.69 after you clip both coupons (20% off and 50% off) on the product page. That's just $5.85 per battery pack. As a comparison, the official Play & Charge Kit will run you $25, and that is for a single battery pack.Two Xbox Controller Battery Packs for $11.69Clip Both Coupons2-Pack Rechargeable Xbox Controller Battery PacksThese rechargeable battery packs from "6amLifestyle" are compatible with both the current generation Xbox Series X|S controllers and the older Xbox One controllers. A nice feature of these battery packs is that they work with the stock USB port on the Xbox controller. Most other rechargeable packs have their own little port elsewhere that you need to use. A quality 10ft USB Type-C cable is included as well as a USB Type-C to Micro USB adapter for the legacy Xbox One controller. The cable is pretty cool because it has a little light that glows red when charging and blue when fully topped off.6amLifestyle states that each battery pack can last up to 35 hours of continuous playtime and can charge from empty to full in about three hours. That's pretty similar to the Play & Charge Kit's claim of 30 hours of playtime and four-hour charge time, which makes sense since both packs have the same 1,400mAh capacity. Having two batteries also means you can immediately swap over to another pack when the first one is depleted, thus minimizing your downtime. At this price, you can't go wrong.Looking for more Xbox deals? Check out all of the best Xbox deals today.Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

God of War Ragnark update version 06.02 patch notes are here to help celebrate the franchises 20th anniversary with details about everything included in the Dark Odyssey Collection.Santa Monica Studio unveiled the full patch notes today. They come with a breakdown of everything included in the celebratory update, including the Dark Odyssey cosmetics for Kratos, Atreus, and Freya, as well as an updated look for all of the God of Wars godly weaponry. It's a solid bundle of content available now at no extra charge.In addition to all of the Norse-themed goodies included in this latest God of War Ragnark update, players can now enjoy a special customization option. Found as the Edit Appearance feature, the option allows players to pick and choose their favorite looks without sacrificing each specific armors abilities and skills. For those who have yet to see Kratos fight off Thor and Odin or even if youre going back for another stab, now is the best time to hop into the sequel regardless of if youre on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, or PC.PlayWhile the Dark Odyssey Collection fills Kratos pockets with an armory of cosmetic options that should make series veterans smile, its not quite what some had hoped to see from Santa Monica Studio for the franchises 20th-anniversary festivities.When the update was announced last week, some fans called for modern remasters of titles like God of War, God of War 2, and God of War 3. However, no plans for reimaginings like this have been announced, and theres not been much of a sign that they will eventually be revealed at least not yet.Still, these along with some of the other bonuses in store, such as new merch and vinyl releases, promise that Sony is more than willing to keep God of War fans entertained for years to come. As you download the God of War Ragnark 20th Anniversary Update for yourself, you can read about why we think the series needs to reinvent itself for its next outing.God of War Ragnarok Dark Odyssey Update ScreenshotsYou can see the full patch notes below.God of War Ragnark Update 06.02 Patch Notes:[Game Version 06.02]As a gift to everyone who owns God of War Ragnark, the Dark Odyssey collection is now available in-game at no additional cost!Inspired by the working name of God of War (2005) and the skin that originally appeared in God of War II as a reward for beating the game on God Mode difficulty, we have brought back the black and gold theme for the anniversary.Dark Odyssey Collection Dark Odyssey Armor & Appearance for KratosDark Odyssey Kratos AppearanceDark Odyssey Armor Set for Kratos (Dark Odyssey Breastplate, Dark Odyssey Bracers, Dark Odyssey Belt)Dark Odyssey Companion Armor Dark Odyssey Vestment for AtreusDark Odyssey Witch Frock for FreyaDark Odyssey Weapon Appearances & Attachments*Dark Odyssey Leviathan Axe [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Knob [Attachment]Dark Odyssey Blades of Chaos [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Handles [Attachment] Dark Odyssey Draupnir Spear [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Hind [Attachment] Dark Odyssey Shield Appearances & RndDark Odyssey Guardian Shield [Appearance]Dark Odyssey Dauntless Shield [Appearance]Dark Odyssey Stone Wall Shield [Appearance]Dark Odyssey Shatter Start Shield [Appearance]Dark Odyssey Onslaught Shield [Appearance]Dark Odyssey Spartan Aspis Shield [Appearance]Dark Odyssey Rnd*Please note, the weapon appearances are made for the fully upgraded version of each weapon and will only be available for use upon reaching that upgrade.Edit Appearance for Weapon and Shield AttachmentsWith the addition of the new Dark Odyssey weapon attachments and shield rnd in the patch, we have added the ability to use the Edit Appearance feature on those components of Kratos arsenal.Youll be able to pick whatever visual suits your look with the functionality you want for your build!Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).

The UKs most brutal and expertly choreographed action show is back! With new characters and old rivalries, the Sky Atlantic drama returns with an third series, all eight episodes of which are available to stream now.Gangs of London series two ended on the uneasy alliances of former enemies forced to band together for survival. Power-hungry matriarch Marian Wallace (Michelle Fairley) took her seat alongside Elliot Carter (Sope Dirisu), whod just chopped off her son Billys arm and sent her other son Sean to prison; Ed Dumani (Lucian Msamati), who not so long ago had shot her and left her to bleed to death on a cemetery bench; and Luan Dushaj (Orli Shuka), with whom shed recently masterminded the theft of millions of pounds worth of heroin, which was subsequently stolen from her by Shannon Dumani (Pippa Bennett-Warner), also seated at the same table.Meanwhile, in Pakistan, sworn enemies Asif (Asif Raza Mir) and Lale (Narges Rashidi) joined forces in a rival alliance. For a memory jog on who did what to whom and where everybody was left after season two, read onElliot v Sean WallaceAt the beginning of series two, ex- undercover cop Elliot was being forced to work as a hitman for The Investors, who were holding his dad hostage. The Investors are the anonymous, super-rich posse whod been bankrolling the Wallace operation in exchange for its laundered profits, and whod ordered the assassination of Finn Wallace (Colm Meaney) in series one because he was planning to run away with his pregnant mistress. They also tried to have Sean Wallace (Joe Cole) killed for being a liability, and in series two, ordered the death of finance whizz Alex Dumani (Paapa Essiedu), who pre-empted them by jumping from a high building, because like Finn, he was also planning his escape.Before Elliot non-fatally shot Sean in the series one finale, Sean gave him a microchip containing incriminating information about The Investors. Elliot made a deal with Intelligence officer Joseph Singer (Cornell John) to trade the chip for new identities so he and his dad could escape to Jamaica. At the airport waiting to fly away to their new life, Elliots dad was murdered on Seans orders. Sean retrieved the chip, leaked it, and several of The Investors were killed as a result, significantly weakening their organisation.Im going to make you watch, Sean Wallace. Im going to take everything you ever built your power, your people, and Im going to replace you.With nothing to trade with Singer, and no father to keep alive, revenge was Elliots only aim. His girlfriend Shannon Dumani betrayed Billy Wallaces location, and Elliot chopped off Billys left arm and sent it to the Wallaces to call Sean out. Marian told Sean to forget about Billy, so he throttled her but stopped short of killing her. Sean went to save his brother and followed Elliots orders to murder his new ally Koba (by poisoning his burger and chips). After a bloody fight, Elliot chose not to kill Sean but to lead the police to him and Kobas body, ensuring that Sean would go to prison so Elliot could take everything that was once Seans.Asif v LaleAsif and Lale, the respective heads of the Pakistani and Kurdish heroin-dealing gangs, have been at loggerheads since before series one. Theyve stolen each others product and massacred each others people. Asif burnt Lales husband to death (which is where she got her scarred hands), and she later killed Asifs son and cut out his tongue. As revenge for the attack on his son, Asif held Lale captive and tortured her until she fought her way out to Sean, her business partner and lover. However, Sean betrayed her by delivering her back to Asif to be killed, because he was prioritising his new partnership with Koba and Asif over his personal relationships.In a surprise twist at the end of series two, we saw that Asif hadnt killed Lale but had kept her alive and planned to work together with her. She, no doubt, still has revenge against Sean on her mind.Marian Wallace (& Floriana) v Ed and Shannon DumaniFormer allies Marian and Ed fell out in series one when she learned that that Ed not only knew about Marians husband Finns pregnant mistress and his plans to leave, but also who was behind Finns murder, but he hadnt told the Wallaces. Sean shot Ed, and in the series one finale, Ed shot Marian and left her to die.Fortunately for Marian, her husbands mistress Floriana saved her and the pair teamed up, using the 1.5 billion Finn stole to fund an arms trading operation. When Sean tried to take over that business and use his fathers stolen money himself, Floriana stood up to him and tried to cut him out, so Finn shot her dead. Billy then left her baby daughter his, Sean and Jackies half-sister Roze at a church with an envelope of money.Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!Pretending to work with Sean and Koba on a heroin deal, Marian betrayed them by teaming up with Albanian gang lord Luan and Ed and Shannon Dumani to intercept the heroin en route and sell it at half price to flood the market and devalue it for Sean and Koba. She didnt trust Koba and wanted Sean to get rid of him. Shannon (whom Marian had got out of prison for the murder of Elliots police handler Vicky) then re-stole the heroin from Luan (whod been through hell in series two when his wife was kidnapped and buried alive), and she and her father Ed machine-gunned his men when they came to retrieve it. By the end of the series, Marian, Ed, Shannon and Luan were around a table with Elliot in a new alliance.Saba and FazAlso set on revenge against Sean Wallace in series two was French-Algerian gang member Saba, after Sean murdered her uncle Basem at Billingsgate Fish Market (and Seans new business partner Koba also murdered her people for importing guns to London without his involvement).Saba travelled with Koba and Sean to Paris to act as an interpreter for the heroin-import and people trafficking deal they tried but ultimately failed to make with Bibi Agostini. She set them up by telling Elliot their location, but the plan was botched and Elliot failed to kill them. Koba then delivered Saba back to her cousin Hakim and told him to kill her. Hakim was about to shoot her when Saba fought back, burned him, took his gun and shot him with it. She and her brother Faz escaped.All episodes of Gangs of London series 3 are available to stream on Sky Go and NOW.

TNia Miller as Simone Thearle, Mayor of LondonNasir Afridi successfully campaigned to become the Mayor of London in series one, but thanks to the vengeful Lale and her razorblade, his time in office was even shorter than that of Liz Truss. Perhaps new mayor Simone Thearle will have better luck? Shes played by TNia Miller, a stage and screen actor who gave an acclaimed performance in Mike Flanagans The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix, and returned for his The Fall of the House of Usher. Miller has had a fruitful working relationship with Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies, and played roles in his dramas Banana, Cucumber, and Years and Years, as well as appearing in Apple TV+ sci-fi Foundation and The Peripheral.Andrew Koji as ZeekZeek is a mysterious hitman who turns out to have an intimate and tragic connection to one of series threes main players. Hes played by Andrew Koji, a former stunt man and martial artist-turned-actor, who is best recognised for his central role as Ah Sahm in Cinemaxs Warrior. Koji has also starred alongside Brad Pitt in Bullet Train, in action movie Snake Eyes, played Brilliant Chang in Peaky Blinders, Basho in Boy Kills World, and Jason in Netflix assassin thriller Black Doves.Phil Daniels as Ronnie DevereuxPhil Daniels joins Gangs of London series three fresh from the role of Maester Gerardys in HBOs House of the Dragon. Since making his name in 1979 cult feature film Quadrophenia, Daniels has patchworked together a great career of character parts, from movies to television, including a long stint as Kevin Wicks in BBC Ones EastEnders, supporting parts in Channel 4s Adult Material and Skys I Hate Suzie, and a guest role in BBC Twos Inside No. 9.Ruth Sheen as Deborah DevereuxAlongside Daniels will be Ruth Sheen in the role of Deborah Devereux. Sheen is a familiar face on British television, with recent roles in BBC One crime drama Strike and Sky fantasy series The Nevers, along with ITVs Prime Suspect: 1973 and Unforgotten, following on from older parts in the likes of Cracker, Bramwell, The Bill, Accused, Misfits, and Mike Leighs Mr Turner.Janet McTeer as Isobel VaughnOzark and KAOS Janet McTeer, whos rumoured to be playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the new Harry Potter TV series, appears in Gangs of London series three as the mysterious Isobel Vaughn.RETURNING CHARACTERSSope Dirisu is back as Elliot Carter, a former undercover police officer whos now a drug-running gang leader. Joe Cole returns as the incarcerated Sean Wallace, with Michelle Fairley as his mother Marian, and Brian Vernel as his brother Billy. Lucian Msamati and Pippa Bennett-Warner are back as Ed and Shannon Dumani.

Descend on the desert wasteland as the post apocalypse comes to Call of Duty: Mobile in Season 3 Cyber Mirage. Empower your Loadouts with the Wildcard system coming to Multiplayer and Battle Royale and experience a suite of Multiplayer optimizations like the addition of a ping system and new graphics settings.Face the challenges ahead with a wasteland-themed Battle Pass bringing new Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, the M1 Garand Marksman Rifle base weapon, and more. In the Challenge Pass, unlock the R.A.P.S. Scorestreak and rain down explosive bots that track down your foes.Plus, sneak into action with the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Stealth pack and directly help veterans get back to work.Season 3 Cyber Mirage launches on March 26 at 5PM PT.Pick a Card, Any CardPut a twist on your Loadouts as the Wildcard system from Black Ops series arrives on mobile. The Wildcard system adds new ways to build your Multiplayer Loadouts, joined by a Wildcard-themed Battle Royale mode where players collect a hand of cards empowering their Operator.Multiplayer WildcardsYour Multiplayer Loadouts will now consist of a Wildcard slot unlocked at level 10, allowing you to attach one of several Wildcards to each class:Bomber: Equip an extra Lethal item. Plays well with the Demo Expert or Shrapnel Perk.Tactical Shift: Equip an extra Tactical item. Deploy with three Tactical items by stacking this with the Tactician Perk.Perk Greed: Equip an extra Perk.Overkill: Carry a Primary Weapon in the Secondary Weapon slot.Battle Royale WildcardsIn Battle Royale, Operators begin the match by choosing from one of several preset Loadouts, each based on a Wildcard. You will also find and earn additional Wildcards throughout the match, at first equipping up to two and then three at a time. Swap them out with one another to change up your playstyle on the fly.Here are some of the many Battle Royale Wildcards:Hawks Eye: After hitting a target, they remain highlighted for you for several seconds.Covert Action: When not sprinting, you are now quieter, and your overall sound range is reduced.Medical Kit: Get some extra utility out of armor, now youll also heal when repairing your armor.Armor Overload: Make the most of Armor Packs by finding this perk and getting an extra level of armor repair with each pack.Military Recycling: When you are throwing grenades or firing launchers there is a chance no ammo will be consumed.Quick Recover: Always be ready for battle with this perk that reduces HP recovery cooldowns and increases the amount of HP you recover.Ping the map for your team in Multiplayer, benefit from improved enemy visibility, and enjoy new graphical settings with the following game optimizations being added in the new season:Ping System: Players can now ping enemies and other targets of interest, including on the mini-map, to aid in team communication, allowing you to call out threats and give directions whether or not youre on the mic.Improved Enemy Visibility: Multiplayer enemies will now display a thin red line marking their outline to improve visibility in all areas of the map.New Graphics Settings: Choose from a wider variety of graphics settings to suit your preference, including separate settings for Multiplayer and Battle Royale.Ling CageImprove your chances in the desert wasteland in a collaboration with the post-apocalyptic anime series Ling Cage. Earn XP in any mode to scavenge valuable resources that can be used to unlock milestone rewards themed around the anime such as the Kilo 141 Baiyuekui Weapon Blueprint and an Epic Charm, Avatar, Spray, and Calling Card.EasterYour team of Operators has been commissioned to prepare for Easter by decorating eggs that in turn can be traded in for rewards like the secret caches, the PPSh-41 Dead Mans Custom Weapon Blueprint, Clandestine Strongboxes, and more cosmetics. Watch for the 7-day login event arriving near the holiday for the chance to earn even more.The Cyber Mirage Pass features free and premium items including new Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, Calling Cards, and additionalCall of DutyPoints to spend on your next Premium Pass or Store purchase.Battle Pass Free TiersUnlock the classic M1 Garand Marksman Rifle, a semi-auto weapon that offers effective accuracy and stopping power along with its iconic ping sound following your last fired round. Joining it is the Molotov Cocktail Liquid Flame, the ideal throwable for area control, setting its point of contact aflame. Other free tier highlights include a variety of Skins, Weapons Blueprints, Vault Coins, and more.Premium Pass TiersPurchase the Premium Pass for the chance to earn all the content in the Cyber Mirage stream, including Operator Skins Farah Sandstorm, Maxis Sand, Knight Junker Soldier, and Wade Mecha Mesozoic. Survive the post-apocalyptic wasteland with an assortment of scrappy weapons like the Grau 5.56 Knot Sling, ISO Scrapfire, KN-44 Rival, SVD Static Burn, and the M1 Garand Pipe Rifle, based on the new Season 3 weapon.Battle Pass Subscription:Enlist with the Ground Forces by purchasing a Battle Pass Subscription, granting additional monthly rewards along with a 10% boost to Player and Weapon XP, discount coupons, plus limited discounts on 10x crate pulls.Season 3s Ground Forces rewards include the Garcia Revolutionary Operator Skin, the MAC-10 Burn Off Weapon Blueprint, and the Backpack 2 Burn Off.Complete Standard, Special, and Elite Missions to progress through the Season 3 Challenge Pass. Use your earned Challenge Tokens to purchase items in the Exchange including the new R.A.P.S. Scorestreak, calling in an airdrop of explosive devices that track down enemy Operators and blow up their up their face.Check the in-game Events tab throughout the season for new Missions and rewards. For a broader glimpse of ongoing seasonal activities, check the Mission Board located in the main menu.New Mythic Weapon: Wield the Mythic LW3-Tundra, the long-awaited Sniper Rifle formed of unstable elements that assure a fatal strike when unleashed on enemy targets. Upgrade the weapon for improved weapon and death effects and wield it as Foxtrot, a member of Ghosts anti-terrorist strike force, also available to earn in the Draw.New Legendary Draws: Thrive as a survivalist with an assortment of Draws pairing up new Legendary Weapon Blueprints and awesome Operator Skins like the PDW-57 Wastelands End with Antonov Badlands Crusader.Support Vets with the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Stealth Pack: Inspired by UK Special Forces veterans and ThruDark founders, the Call of Duty Endowment Stealth Pack includes the Wanderer Operator Reskin plus the Ghastly Guile LW3-Tundra and Savage Strength BP50 Weapon Blueprints alongside a Helicopter Vehicle Reskin, Weapon Charm, Sticker, Calling Card, Avatar, and Spray. Available at the launch of Call of Duty: Mobile Season 3, 100% of ActivisionsMythic Sophia: The Mythic Operator Skin for Sophia is still available for purchase in Season 3. Gain redemption in the wasteland with this transformational Operator.Battle Pass Vault:Wind back the clock and pick up any Operator Skins and Weapon Blueprints you missed the first time around as Season S11 Final Snow, from 2021, arrives in the Vault.Season 3 Cyber launches on Call of Duty: Mobile on March 26 at 5PM PT.See you online.For the latest Call of Duty Mobile news, visit theCall of Duty: Mobilewebsite, as well asCall of Duty: Mobileon YouTube. Also follow Call of Duty: Mobile onX,Instagram, andFacebook.For the latest Call of Duty intel, visitCall of Duty, as well asCall of Dutyon YouTube. Also follow Call of Duty onX,InstagramandFacebook. 2019-2025 Activision Publishing, Inc. ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY and CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.For more information on Activision games, visit theActivision Games Blog. Also follow @Activision onX,Instagram, andFacebook.

Get Your Game On! The Global Candy Crush All Stars Tournament Returns with $1M Prize Pool Up for GrabsIndia - EnglishNews provided byCandy Crush SagaMar 20, 2025, 09:00 ETCandy Crush All Stars 2025 kicks off worldwide on March 20, 2025, following last year's tournament where over 15 million players competed for victoryThe massive $1M prize pool is back, and the stakes are just as sweet as ever.From millions of Crushers to just 10 finalists, only the top Crushers will advance to the live Los Angeles final where they'll battle for the coveted Candy Crush All Stars title.NEW YORK, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BIGGER. BOLDER. SWEETER. King's Candy Crush All Stars is back for its fifth consecutive year, and the tournament is taking the competition to legendary heights. The stakes? A place to compete in the live final and a chance to win a monumental $1M prize pool. Think you've got what it takes to claim the crown? It's time to put your skills to the test and crush the competition!Continue Reading Candy Crush All Stars Tournament Returns with $1M Prize Pool Up for Grabs Kicking off on March 20, 2025, Candy Crush All Stars 2025 is open to players around the world, from newcomers to seasoned Crushers. The global tournament builds on last year's epic showdown, where more than 15 million players competed for victory. This year, Crushers around the world are invited to join the action in a thrilling battle of skill, strategy, and sweet triumph. The two-month, free-to-enter competition features qualifiers, knockout rounds, and second-chance opportunities all leading up to a live final in Los Angeles, where in-game winners will compete for the Candy Crush All Stars title. Only the best will make it to the ultimate showdown for a chance to claim their share of the $1M prize pool matching the largest in Candy Crush history!Last year alone, a staggering 15 million players joined the battle (that's more than the populations of New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago combined!) swiping their way through 2.2 billion levels and collecting an astonishing 11.4 trillion All Stars Candies. 2024's reigning champion, Ben, rose to the top, outplaying the competition to claim the crown in a thrilling live final. Now, in 2025, the competition is fiercer than ever. Who will rise to the challenge and etch their name in Candy Crush history?This year, Candy Crush is cranking up the nostalgia with Smash Mouth's iconic hit, 'All Star' a song that's been hyping up champions for decades. "This legendary track sets the perfect tone for the campaign," saysLuken Aragon, VP of Marketing for Candy Crush Saga, King. "In a tournament where skill meets fun, and anyone can go from casual Crusher to world champion, we're proudly reminding our community that every player can be an All Star."Think you have what it takes to be an All Star? Get your game on, press play! The action kicks off with qualifiers running until March 27th, giving all players the chance to compete. This will be followed by knockout rounds, leading up to the high-stakes live final event where the top 10 in-game winners will compete for their share of the $1M prize pool and the coveted Candy Crush All Stars title.The Candy Crush All Stars tournament is available in 23 markets worldwide and open to players 18 and older on selected level 5+ accounts. Candy Crush Saga is free to download and play on iOS and Android. Ready to prove you're a Candy Crush All Star? The countdown to the sweetest competition in gaming starts now! For more information about the mobile game and global tournament, please visit:www.candycrushsaga.com.About Candy Crush Saga Candy Crush Saga is one of the world's most popular mobile games. Millions of players around the globe match colorful candies in combinations of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 18,000 levels. In November 2022, Candy Crush Saga celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Candy Crush Saga is available to download for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App store, Windows App Store and Facebook.About KingWith a mission of Making the World Playful, King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world with more than 20 years of history of delivering some of the world's most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry, including the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as other mobile game hits such as Farm Heroes Saga. 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Ever see Jason Vorhees, hockey mask and knife in tow, out on the town on a Friday that isnt the 13th? It turns out the masked serial killer from the movies uses Siri. Heres how we knowWhile modern chatbots have devoured the worlds knowledge, Siri has been dumbfounded by the deep philosophical question of what month is it?Who among us, right? More importantly, the joke is on you if you dont know its May right now. But not everyone walks around with a photographic memory of the calendar, such that they can recite the next occurrence of Friday the 13th. As Mr. Vorhees shows us, some careers actively rely on planning around this knowledge. ScreenshotAlas, our hero Siri is no help here. Try it. Ask Siri when the next Friday the 13th is, when the previous Friday the 13th was, or who would win in a knife fight against Jason: Siri or ChatGPT?Good thing Apple puts a disclaimer on ChatGPT results. Wouldnt want to tarnish the Siri brand.The punchline I wanted to set up here was that youll need to use ChatGPT for those basic date questions, but Siri could probably handle the rhetorical question. Nope. It punts to ChatGPT. Anyway, Apple has shuffled the deck chairs on the Titanic Siri leadership today, so Siri will be back to blow away shape in no time.This Sam Rockwell or Mike Rockefeller fella will do for Siri what the AI guy from Google, and the Siri co-founder Tom Gruber, and executives Craig Federighi and Eddy Cue, and Bill Stasior from Amazon, and Dag Kittlaus and Adam Cheyer and frankly Tim Cook couldnt do. Sorry, its Tim Rockwell, Siri tells me, who is the new chief masochist in charge of Siri. Or is it Jason? Thats it. Jason Vorhees is now in charge of Siri. Time to start slashing through those mission critical bug reports from 2012!Best Apple accessoriesFollow Zac Hall on X, and listen to Runtime with co-host Sophia Tung on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.Add 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. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Benjamin and Chance react to the biggest stories of the week, including Apples commitment to support encrypted RCS, the rumored launch of a new live translation feature for AirPods, and the ongoing fallout of the Siri feature delays. Apple is also forced to add a variety of APIs to let third-party devices access iOS notifications and other system features, thanks to the latest EU decree.And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance rocks out to Metallica in the Vision Pro, and Apple finally announces Ted Lasso season four. Subscribe at9to5mac.com/join.Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage youre in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial atshopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by Stash: With Stash, theres no more confusing, frustrating gatekeeping to keep you from investing. Go toget.stash.com/HAPPYHOURto see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures.Sponsored by Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MACHAPPYHOUR at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:http://incogni.com/machappyhour.HostsChance Miller Benjamin MayoSubscribe, Rate, and Review9to5Mac Happy Hour PlusSubscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:Ad-free versions of every episodePre- and post-show contentBonus episodesJoin for $5 per month or $50 a year at9to5mac.com/join.Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com LinksAdd 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. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel