A partial solar eclipse on June 10, 2021, rises at Lewes Beach in Delaware. NASA / Aubrey GemignaniIf youre in the right place at the right time, the sunrise will look extra spectacular on Saturday, as a partially eclipsed sun peeks over the horizon. Across parts of northeastern North America, the sun and moon will rise together, with the moon obscuring some of the star.This eclipse will have no period of darkness, known as totality. But for those who dont sleep through it, the event offers the chance for a truly rare sighting that may look like devil horns on the horizon.Heres what to know about the sunrise eclipse and how to catch a view of it, both in-person and online.What is a partial solar eclipse?What Is a Solar Eclipse?Watch on When the Earth, moon and sun come into close enough alignment for the moon to block out some of the suns light, sky watchers are treated to a solar eclipse. On Saturday, that alignment wont be perfectso the stars surface wont be fully covered. Instead, the new moon will appear to take a bite out of the sun in a partial eclipse, and the size of that bite will depend on your location.Since this eclipse has no phase of totality, there will be no safe moment to take off your eclipse glasses. Wear them at all times when viewing the sunregular sunglasses are not enough, NASA notes. And dont try to look at the eclipse through an unprotected camera, binoculars or telescope, even while wearing the solar glassesthose lenses will concentrate the suns rays and can cause eye damage through the glasses.Dont have eclipse glasses on hand? You can construct your own pinhole projector to indirectly view the event.Saturdays eclipse comes shortly after the total lunar eclipse that bathed the moon in a blood-red glow over North America on March 14. Thats because solar and lunar eclipses show up in pairstwo weeks apart. They also occur in seasons about every six months. Later this year, another duet of eclipses will grace the skies in September. But the solar eclipse this weekend will have a larger portion of the sun obscured.Where can you see the partial solar eclipse? The eclipse will move from west to east across parts of several continents and the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. NASA offers details on when each location will see the spectacle. NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio. Ernie Wright (USRA), Abbey A. Interrante (ADNET Systems, Inc.)From the United States, several areas of the northeast and mid-Atlantic will have some view of the spectacle. But the level of coverage varies dramatically: Sky watchers in Portland, Maine, will see 64 percent coverage, while those in Washington, D.C., will see 1 percent of the suns surface obscured, per NPRs Chandelis Duster. (Search for your city here.)Western Europe will glimpse a partial eclipse during mid-morning, local time, and parts of the Caribbean and West Africa will also fall in the moons outer shadow. After four hours of sweeping across the planet, the eclipses path will end over northern Siberia.For the best view, however, eclipse chasers will be heading to Canada. There, the eclipse will reach its maximum coveragea 93 percent eclipse in Nunavik, northern Quebec, on the eastern side of Hudson Bay. Halifax (83 percent), St. Johns (83 percent) and Montreal (47 percent) might also offer good views in eastern Canada, per NASA.Spots along the coast are a good bet, since the ocean offers a clean horizon to the east, where the sun will be rising. In general, the best views will be from a coastal location as far north as possible, as Jamie Carter writes for Live Science.What is a rare double sunrise, also known as solar horns?In a few locations along the eclipses path, viewers will get a rare glimpse of a phenomenon known as a double sunrise. This happens when the moon blocks part of the sun as it comes up, leaving an illuminated crescent at the bottom of the star, like a smile. The two points on each end of the grin will emerge over the horizon first, giving the appearance of devil horns.Though such a sight is uncommon, it also happened during a partial solar eclipse in Qatar in 2019, when a photographer captured the stunning moment on camera. Another appeared over North America in June 2021.This time, areas of Maine as well as parts of New Brunswick and Quebec, Canada, will have a chance to see the devil hornsgiven the right timing, an unobstructed view of the horizon and clear skies. From the U.S., viewers at Quoddy Head State Park in Lubec, Maine, could observe the double sunrise, and that site will see an 83 percent eclipse.How to watch an eclipse live streamIf you dont have any travel plans in place and wont be in the path of the moons shadow, you can watch the spectacle online from the comfort of your home.Saturday morning, Time and Date is offering a live stream beginning at 5:30 a.m. Eastern time. It will jump around, geographically, showing views from sites across North America and Europe.LIVE: Partial Solar Eclipse - March 29, 2025Watch on The Royal Observatory Greenwich will also run a streamand this one is from London, where astronomer Greg Brown will share the science behind the event. You can tune into that feed beginning at 6 a.m. Eastern.Another perk of a live stream? The video should be available later, allowing sleepy sky watchers to tune in for spectacle at a more reasonable time of day.Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.Filed Under: Astronomers, Astronomy, Canada, Moon, Outer Space, Sky Watching Guide, solar eclipse, Solar System, Sun

An unidentified man found the armlet in a wetland last fall. Kalmar County Administrative BoardLast fall, a Swedish man spotted something in a marsh on Oland, Swedens second-largest island. At first, he thought the circular objectfound lying on the ground near a construction pitmight be a tool. But it turned out to be a Viking Age iron arm bracelet that could be more than 1,000 years old.After the anonymous man discovered the artifact, he contacted a local archaeologist, who advised him to bring it to the government of Kalmar, the southeastern county where Oland is located. He did so earlier this month. Experts analyzed the ring, comparing it to similar objects from the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm.The C-shaped artifact is decorated ornately. Rows of raised dots grace its length, and its ends are shaped into animal heads, according to a statement posted on Facebook. From the ornamentation, we were able to date it to the Swedish Viking Age, somewhere between 800 and 1050 C.E., Karl-Oskar Erlandsson, an archaeologist at the Kalmar County Administrative Board, tells the Viking Heralds Jonathan Bennett. The iron arm jewelry is decorated with dots and animal heads. Kalmar County Administrative BoardThe Vikings were a group of Scandinavian warriors who violently colonized coastal Europe between the 9th and 11th centuries. Viking men and women of all classes wore jewelry, including necklaces, brooches and arm rings (also known as armlets). Powerful men commonly gave armlets to their followers to both secure loyalty and demonstrate wealth. According to the statement, most surviving Viking armlets are crafted out of silver or bronze.What is unusual is that this one is made of iron, Erlandsson tells radio station P4 Kalmar, per a translation by Sweden Herald. Of the more than 1,000 arm rings in the Swedish History Museums collection, only three are made of iron.This doesnt mean that iron jewelry was uncommon during the Viking Age. Iron accessories may just be more difficult to find today, as the metal is particularly susceptible to corrosion. When its exposed to water and oxygen, iron rusts and degrades. Luckily, the soils and sediments of wetlands lack oxygen. The newly discovered rings marsh burial may therefore have helped preserve it through the centuries, per the statement.Swedish laws may also account for the lack of rediscovered iron Viking jewelry. Unlike with artifacts made of silver or gold, Swedes are under no obligation to contact authorities when [they] find an object made of iron, Erlandsson tells the Viking Herald.The island of Oland has a long anthropological history. Hunter-gatherers first settled there more than 6,000 years ago. The area is home to at least 15 Iron Age ring fortscircular, fortified settlements built up from the fourth century onward. Several Viking graves have been found on Oland.As for how the iron armlet got into the marsh, Erlandsson tells P4 Kalmar that it probably wasnt part of a grave, as the Vikings wouldnt have buried someone in a wetland. The marsh also rules out a Viking settlement as a source.It could be a sacrificial bog, that they have sacrificed to the gods or higher powers, Erlandsson says. So then there may be more objects in this wetland.If the armlets finder chooses to donate the artifact to the county, it will be preserved and further studied, according to the statement. Hoping the marsh is hiding more Viking objects, experts will soon search the area with metal detectors.Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.Filed Under: Archaeology, Artifacts, Cool Finds, European History, Jewelry, Sweden, Vikings

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Google will pay $100 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of charging for clicks on ads placed outside the geographic locations selected by advertisers, as reported earlier by Reuters. The proposed settlement was filed in a California court on Thursday and still requires approval by a judge.The lawsuit, first filed in 2011, centers around Google Adwords now called Google Ads and claimed Google broke Californias Unfair Competition law by misleading advertisers about the locations it would show their ads. It also alleged Google didnt follow through on its promise to provide Smart Pricing discounts.This case was about ad product features we changed over a decade ago and were pleased its resolved, Google spokesperson Jos Castaeda said in an emailed statement to The Verge.Google has even bigger legal challenges with a federal antitrust lawsuit that could force it to sell Chrome. It also faced trial over the DOJs other lawsuit that accused it of creating a monopoly in the advertising technology industry.The settlement comes after extensive fact discovery, which counsel for the plaintiffs say involved reviewing more than 910,000 pages of documents and multiple terabytes of click data from Google. The class includes advertisers who used Googles AdWords program between June 1, 2009 and December 13, 2012.

Some Helldivers 2 players are reporting that they can no longer play the game on their computers equipped with older CPUs. The issue stems from the developer Arrowhead Game Studios and publisher Sonys requirement that users play on systems that support AVX2 (Advanced Vector Extensions), which has been a feature in many CPUs since 2013. However, the requirement was not properly enforced in the software, allowing some players with older hardware to play the game since it was launched for PC last year. Now, Arrowhead is working on fixing the issue after the backlash.As reported by Eurogamer, players on the Helldivers 2 Discord server have voiced their displeasure with suddenly not being able to launch a game they have paid for and have been playing. 600+ hours in a game I love just to be locked out is making me so frustrated to the point I just want to ask for a refund instead of fixing their mistakes, said a user.Server moderator Birby responded to some of those complaining and explained that the AVX2 check in the script is experimental, and can throw false positives. The moderator blamed users for not following the stated minimum system requirements. I dont like to have to tell people their 13 year old processor is out of date, said the moderator. You should never be surprised if your out of spec machine cant run the game.Still, players with the older CPUs likely have PCs or laptops that arent upgradable, so they will need to prepare to spend a lot of money on a totally new system.Later in the day, Arrowhead Game Studios community manager Baskinator wrote on Discord: Regarding the AVX2 issue, we are currently working on a fix for this. Thank you for being patient, and I apologize for the struggles youve had in the meantime.This isnt Sonys first unpopular move made on PC Helldivers 2 players. Last year the company had forced PSN account requirements for PC users, but then pulled back after all the negative reviews on Steam.Update March 28th: Added that Arrowhead Games Studios is now working on a fix.See More:

Amazon has the best deal right now on an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT prebuilt. You can pick up the Skytech Blaze4 RX 9070 XT gaming PC for only $1,599.99 after a new $100 instant discount. That's a great price for a newly released GPU that stands toe to toe with an RTX 5070 Ti (or RTX 4080), which could easily run you well over $2,000 in this absurd market.The Best Deal Today: RX 9070 XT Prebuilt for $1599.999070 XTSkytech Blaze4 AMD Ryzen 7 7700 RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)This Skytech gaming PC is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 processor, Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1TB M.2 SSD. This is a pretty nicely thought out configuration, with a competent AMD processor and DDR5 RAM with an optimal DDR5-6000MHz speed rating. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 features a max boost clock speed of 5.3GHz with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 32MB L2 cache. You won't see much of a gaming performance uplift if you were to go for a newer Ryzen 7 or even a Ryzen 9 processor, especially at higher resolutions. Going by the photos, a 360mm aio liquid cooling system keeps CPU temps down. The entire system is powered by a generous 850W 80PLUS Gold power supply.The Radeon RX 9070 XT Received a 10/10 at IGNWe rated the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT a "perfect" 10/10. Even though it costs $150 less than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, the 9070 XT beats it out in several of the games we tested. In a few benchmarks, the results aren't even close. The 9070 XT also has 16GB of VRAM, the same as the 9070 and 5070 Ti.AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Review by Jacqueline Thomas"PC Gaming has been in a decadent spiral since 2020, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a reminder that it doesnt have to be that way. This graphics card has no problem maxing out any game you throw at it at 4K, even with ray tracing enabled, and does so at a price that makes the competition look downright greedy. I cant predict the future, so only time will tell if the launch price holds up. What I do know is we need more graphics cards like the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT."More Radeon RX 9070 / 9070 XT Gaming PCs on Amazon9070 XTSkytech Blaze4 AMD Ryzen 7 7700 RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)9070 XTSkytech Chronos AMD Ryzen 7 7700 RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)$1,899.99 at Amazon9070 XTSkytech Rampage Intel Core i7-14700F RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)$1,999.99 at Amazon9070 XTSkytech Omega AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)$2,099.99 at AmazonSkytech Rampage AMD Ryzen 7 9700X RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)$2,099.99 at AmazonSkytech King 95 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)$2,099.99 at Amazon9070 XTSkytech O11 Vision AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)$2,299.99 at Amazon9070 XTSkytech O11 Vision AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D RX 9070 XT Gaming PC (32GB/2TB)$2,299.99 at AmazonEric 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.

NieR:Automata brought a lot of attention to the series and its creators, but it may have also had some greater ramifications for the industry. In a new interview, former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida said he thinks NieR: Automata "revived" the Japanese game industry.In an interview with AVWatch (as translated by Genki_JPN), Yoshida said the Japanese games industry was struggling after chasing overseas trends in the PlayStation 3 era. He said he thought director Yoko Taro made NieR: Automata without thinking whether or not it would sell overseas."From there, it became clear that Japanese creators were making 'Japanese things' and those things were selling overseas," Yoshida said. "Everyone realized that with NieR.""It was just a matter of saying 'it's okay to do it like that,' but 'we have to do it like that,'" Yoshida continued. "So the direction of Japanese creators became 'let's stop imitating overseas countries anymore,' 'if we create things with our own culture and that we understand, they will understand it overseas.'""I think the Japanese game industry was revived after NieR so much so that I would say it was before NieR and after NieR," Yoshida said. "To put it simply, I think NieR: Automata was the title that made people realize 'let's make something Japanese.'"PlayNieR: Automata has been, by all accounts, a success for publisher Square Enix and the creative team behind the game, including Yoko Taro. It's spawned an anime adaptation and a flurry of cameos for popular protagonist 2B, in everything from Fall Guys to Soulcalibur.The future of the series seems a bit unclear, as of this writing. While the mobile game NieR: Reincarnation may well have been the NieR 3 fans were waiting for, it was also shut down last April. The creative team has worked on a handful of other projects too, like the card-driven RPG Voice of Cards, but NieR fans are still waiting for the next premium game.Regardless, Yoshida saw a shifting of the tides with NieR: Automata. Given how popular the game is today, I'm inclined to agree. Hopefully we see more from NieR soon, but now, as we're roughly eight years removed from its original 2017 launch date, it's a nice recognition of Automata's already-tangible legacy.Eric is a freelance writer for IGN.

Its always exciting when a great title comes along at the absolute perfect time and it feels like everything aligns for the story to hit even harder. WEBTOON Unscrolleds Viral Hit, created by Taejun Pak and illustrated by Kim Junghyun, is an exciting breath of fresh air that presents a simple premise in a rewarding way. Hobin Yu is a scrawny high school student who is constantly bullied, despite minding his own business and keeping his head down while he struggles to pay his moms mounting hospital bills.Hobin finds himself in a unique situation where he gets pushed too far and starts beating someone up, only for this act of violence to get recorded and uploaded to NewTube, which makes him a viral sensation. Soon, Hobin is pulling in huge revenue from his NewTube streaming, which finally means that he can pay his moms bills. However, he needs to take on progressively stronger bullies to appease his channels fans, all while he communicates with a mysterious streamer who helps him with his cause.Viral Hit is kind of like Fight Club or Megalo Box meets Oshi no Ko, with some Solo Leveling thrown in for good measure. Its a unique entity because its able to indulge in constant action, but through an interesting lens because Hobin isnt driven by any desire to become stronger or intimidate others. All of this is done to help his mother. Its a fascinating angle for an underdog action story, which are plentiful with Webtoon Unscrolled graphic novels.Whats also so appealing is that Viral Hit becomes the ultimate character study. The audience truly loves Hobin, cares for him, and wants to see him succeed. However, theres an understandable concern that the endless NewTube fighting is gradually turning him into a more hardened individual. He begins this adventure as someone who fights against his will, but theres a growing concern that he begins to relish this combat and the money that he makes for his mom is just a nice bonus.While Viral Hit gets pretty dark, theres also a rich sense of humor in the storytelling and an earnestness when it comes to Hobins efforts to make headway with his crush. The story is full of action, which is frequently its priority, but it makes sure to present a broader tone that isnt afraid to get silly and pull at the readers heartstrings.Viral Hit teases enough romance and slice of life situations that balance out the more aggressive ideas.Viral Hit delivers an impact because it tells a heightened story that almost feels like the natural extension of where the world is at right now. Its tragic that the only way that Hobin can help his mother is through streamed fighting, but it reflects societys desperation. Hobin is so lovable and relatable because he feels stuck in an oppressed system where all he wants to do is provide for his family. The comic explores fame and fortune, but these arent what initially drive Hobin. Its a selfless, altruistic quest thats more a reflection of society and the Top 1% than himself. He wouldnt be doing any of this if there wasnt an audience for it, which is such rich, timely material for Viral Hit to explore.Hobin is dependent upon society for views and therefore revenue but theres also a level of disdain for the people who desire this twisted material. Viral Hit has interesting things to say about how people engage with fandom and how this level of communication is crucial to evolve. During a time in which so many anime and manga are set in fantasy worlds or some version of the world thats too far removed from reality, its staggering to get a series like Viral Hit thats not only grounded, but critical and introspective of the current world.Viral Hit digs far deeper than many of its peers that examine comparable material. Its a title that constitutes endless dissection and discussion, which makes it all the more convenient that Viral Hit now exists as a WEBTOON Unscrolled graphic novel. Viral Hits first volume is available April 1, 2025 and its the perfect way to get into the ground floor of whats likely to be one of 2025s standout titles.

SummaryUnleash chaos across three worlds as part of a greater cosmic storm.Discover the hidden connections between three DCF games as you challenge fate itself.Fight for blood, blaze through a crime-fueled bullet hell, and defend an alien kingdom.At first glance, Bunny Battle Nemesis, Tony and Clyde, and Cruz Brothers may seem like three wildly different games. A futuristic war waged by alien rabbits, a crime-fueled bullet hell, and a brutal fight circuit where warriors fight for blood. But in the DCF Universe, nothing happens in isolation. The smallest spark can send shockwaves across worlds. A trickster gods prank, a heist gone wrong, and a fighter chasing glory in the Pride Fists tournament. It twists fate in ways no one could predict. And now, in the Triple Trouble Bundle, you are at the center of this storm.And this storm is not just about stabs, slashes, jabs, blasts, and empty clips. Broken noses, flying teeth, and shattered ribs. It is about more than just blood splats, shotgun blasts, and smashed bottles. High-speed chases, bank heists, and last-second dodges. And its much more than the smell of gunpowder burned in the morning mixed with sweat, blood, and tears.The DCF Universe goes beyond all the violence and the endless struggle for survival. It is about proving ones worth in the eyes of the Allfather, Orochi. As the creator of existence, Orochi established that only those warriors who embody honor, courage, and perseverance may enter his realm and cross the gates of Valhalla. But this is not just a myth buried in this cosmic lore. It is something players can unravel firsthand in Cruz Brothers, the first game released from the DCF Universe. Through the in-game collectible DCFU Cards, players unlock fragments of the universes secrets, revealing how Orochi and the Creator Gods gave birth to existence and, eventually, to the homo sapiens.Creator Gods? Sounds a bit over the top, right? But dont worry, you will be seeing them all over this bundle. They have been heating things up since Cruz Brothers and now they are causing even more trouble in Bunny Battle Nemesis.Legends say that one morning, Loki Orochison woke up and thought, What a laugh wed have if I freed one of my sisters Maidens and sent her off to cause some chaos? Too right, mate? But lets just say, the Leporidae are not laughing.And that Maiden was Amanda. Once a prisoner among the Maidens, now, she has invaded the Leporidae Kingdom. Not to thank Loki for his trickery, but to take revenge on the one who bound her in chains, the Goddess of Death, Hell Ella, by striking at her beloved children, the Leporidae, on their own planet.Now, the Leporidae warriors are fighting for their survival, standing against Amanda and her Mamba Rangers who threaten their home planet. And you, as the player, will be their guiding hand on the battlefield of Bunny Battle Nemesis.You can also fight back by stepping into the shoes of Valentina, another of Hell Ellas Maidens. But unlike Amanda, she has not gone rogue. In fact, she is deeply grateful to Hell Ella for saving her from a cruel fate, one that played out far from the Leporidae Kingdom, in a world of outlaws, chaos, and relentless gunfights in Tony and Clyde.You see, in the DCF Universe, nothing happens in isolation. The Triple Trouble Bundle isnt just a collection of games, it is three different perspectives on a storm of chaos. A fighter proving their worth in the Pride Fists tournament, outlaws carving their own path in a crime-fueled bullet hell, and an alien kingdom resisting a war sparked by a trickster god. Each battle is a challenge against fate itself.Are you ready to face the storm?The DCF Universe Triple Trouble Bundle is available now on Xbox.DCF Universe Triple Trouble BundleDCF Studios3$19.99Get it nowOne purchase. Three explosive experiences. Are you ready for trouble? Step into the DCF Universe, where chaos reigns, battles never end, and every fight is part of something bigger. Take on intergalactic war in Bunny Battle Nemesis, unleash pure outlaw mayhem in Tony and Clyde, and rise as a legend in the brutal arenas of Cruz Brothers. Three games, one connected universe filled with action, attitude, and unstoppable madness. Suit up, lock and load, and let the trouble begin!

Adventure deeper into the Overworld of A MINERCAFT MOVIE, complete with high-speed races, stealth missions, and waves of hostile mobs! The official A MINERCAFT MOVIE DLC is available now for free at Minecraft Marketplace, and its a thrilling journey that you wont forget anytime soon nor will the friends you bring along!Dust off that vintage leather jacket, put on your fingerless gloves, and enter the arcade, where you get to hang out with Garrett and play as the heroes from the movie. Go head-to-head with Steve, Dawn, Henry, and Natalie or your friends for the top spot on the leaderboard in three competitive, action-filled mini-games inspired by iconic scenes from the movie. Rumor has it youll get a trophy if you beat all the records...What will it take to win? Get a sneak peek at the three mini-games and see which skills youll need to claim the top spot:Elytra raceIn this game, you get to slap on a pair of elytra wings and enter a high-speed race against characters from the movie or your friends. Dodge obstacles to keep up the pace and collect power-ups to get ahead of the competition. Can you beat Garretts world record? You won't know until you try!First night survivalFinding yourself in the Overworld for the first time is always a thrill, especially when night falls and waves of hostile mobs start coming at you. Wait a second... thats a LOT of mobs! This isnt your average first night in the Overworld... Can you survive the onslaught and beat the high score? Those zombies will try to stop you, but youve got this!Mansion stealthHow fast can you collect the Earth crystals from the woodland mansion? Evokers, vindicators, and Endermen are on the prowl, and theyll stop at nothing to keep you from reaching your goal. Put your speed and stealth to the test to traverse the corridors leading to the Earth Crystal chest. With enough practice, you might sneak all the way to the top of the leaderboard...The doors are open, the machines are plugged in, and a world of adventure awaits! Head to Minecraft Marketplace and adventure into A MINECRAFT MOVIE DLC today. See the movie on April 4, only in theaters!