Blizzard is constantly expanding Overwatch 2 with new modes and heroes, but things really changed with their new feature added in Season 15, which rewards players with their first shake-up of the perk system. Every role tank, DPS, and support has been given various minor and major perks that change how each match is played, from discouraging counterswapping to creating new team synergies. While each role has interesting new perks, the support role is the one that can significantly change the outcome of the match.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back, running from March 25 through March 31. Its basically Prime Days laid-back cousinlonger, with slightly less fanfare, but still a decent time to pick up things you've been eyeing for months. And no, you dont have to be a Prime member, but the better deals go to those who are. Luckily, Amazon still hands out 30-day Prime trials like candy, so you can sign up now, grab the deals, and bail before paying a dime.If youve been waiting to upgrade your action cam setup, the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro just dropped to its lowest price yet, according to online price-tracking tools. The Adventure Combo is down to $369 from $449 and comes fully loaded with accessoriesthree extended-life batteries, a protective frame, multiple mounting options, a lens cover and protector, a battery case that doubles as a charger, and a 1.5-meter extension rod (handy for wide shots or selfie-style vlogging). DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo, Action Camera 4K with 1/1.3" Sensor, 12h Extended Battery Life with 3 Batteries, Stabilization, Dual OLED Touchscreens, Mini Action Camera for Travel, Vlog $369.00 at Amazon $449.00 Save $80.00 Get Deal Get Deal $369.00 at Amazon $449.00 Save $80.00 Its a lot, but it makes sense if youre shooting outdoors for long stretches or need the flexibility of different angles and setups. It was named Best Action Camera of 2024 by PCMag, thanks to features like its 10-bit D-Log M for richer color grading, sharp HDR video, and a front OLED touchscreen thats bright enough to use in direct sunlight. The sensor size is also a healthy 1/1.3 inch, which reportedly makes a difference when youre shooting in low light. Plus, its waterproof up to 20 meters without a case, and its image stabilization handles chaotic movement surprisingly wellgreat for someone capturing rough terrain on a mountain bike or filming themselves surfing. Read our in-depth review of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro here.That said, if youre more of a casual creator or dont need all the bells and whistles, the Essential Combo is probably enough. Its $319, down from $339, and includes just one battery and the core mounts, though it lacks the horizontal-vertical protective frame. Same camera, fewer accessories. For day trips, vlogging, or hobby shooting, itll do the job without cluttering your bag. Just keep in mind that battery life hovers around two to four hours per charge (depending on usage), so having only one battery might get frustrating fast if youre planning to shoot all day. Still, its hard to argue with the performance packed into such a small body, especially at this price.Shopping for tech? Lifehacker can help you make the right decision. Browse our tech reviews and head-to-head comparisons for everything from laptops and smartwatches to e-bikes and home gyms. Subscribe to our deals newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox, or browse our best-of lists directly on Amazon, including:The Best Over-Ear HeadphonesThe Best Wireless EarbudsThe Best Adjustable Dumbbell SetsThe Best Projectors

23andMe, the genetic testing company that has collected data from more than 15 million customers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is looking for a buyer. If you're one of those millions who has used 23andMe's DNA sequencing process, there are a number of serious privacy implications with a potential saleand it's time to delete your data. How your privacy may be at riskIn a general sense, any time you give your data to a company, you cede some control over what happens to it. As 404 Media points out, in the case of 23andMe, this includes how your genetic information is analyzed, monetized, and secured, as well as whether it will be shared or sold (intentionally) or leaked or hacked (unintentionally). While 23andMe has stated that its bankruptcy filing "does not change how we store, manage, or protect consumer data," there's also no way to know what will happen to millions of users' genetic information in a potential buyer's hands.This presents a number of risks, according to privacy advocates interviewed by The Washington Post. 23andMe already suffered a data breach in 2023 in which hackers accessed the records of around 7 million customers, and users are now trusting a company navigating bankruptcy to keep their information secure going forward. 23andMe's privacy statement also leaves open the possibility of your data being sold or transferred to a buyer like an asset. If that buyer's privacy terms and practices differ, you're responsible for tracking those changesand when is the last time you actually read a privacy policy? Organizations similar to 23andMe have shared users' genetic information with law enforcement, government agencies, and pharmaceutical and insurance companies, which opens a whole host of privacy concerns, from police using the data to identify suspects to insurers denying coverage based on genetic risk factors. Your genetic data is connected to your family members, so any invasions of privacy also extend to other people. 23andMe itself has collaborated with pharma companies like GSK, and other genetic databases have created similar partnerships after being sold to for-profit entities. How to delete your 23andMe dataAccording to a consumer alert from the California attorney general, there are a few steps you can take to protect your data from any potential privacy concerns. First, you'll want to delete your genetic data using the following steps: Log into your account on the 23andMe website. Go to Settings > 23andMe Data.Next to 23andMe Data, click View. Download your data if you want to keep a copy. Scroll to Delete Data and click Permanently Delete Data. Click the link in the confirmation email from 23andMe to finalize your request. You can also request that your test sample be destroyed under Settings > Preferences and revoke consent for your data to be used in research under Settings > Research and Product Consents.

Today's the day: A solar eclipse will darken the skies in the northeastern US and Canada in the early hours of Saturday. Unlike the Great American Eclipse of 2024, however, this will not be a total eclipse. Instead, this event will be a partial eclipse visible in parts of the northern hemisphere.While this one will lack the dramatic "totality" of the 2024 event, a partial eclipse is still worth seeing. The sun will not be fully obscured, but with proper eye protection, you will be able to see the moon take a bite out of the sun. And there's a catch, but it's also an opportunity: This eclipse will occur at sunrise in North America, meaning the sun will just barely be above the horizon. But that timing offers viewers the chance to see the famed devil horns a crescent of solar light emerging from behind the moon.When can you watch this partial solar eclipse, and those devil horns? Lets talk about how to safely watch this eclipse.What areas will experience the partial solar eclipse, and when?The partial solar eclipse will be visible in areas of the northern hemisphere. It will be visible at sunrise in eastern North America and sunset in Siberia, Russia on Saturday, March 29. In Europe, it can be viewed around mid-morning. But the events footprint will be limited: No eclipse will be visible west of Toronto, Canada, and Washington, DC in North America.NASAThis global map of the partial solar eclipse from NASA is more than a little confusing, but heres how to read it. The yellow curve is the path of the partial solar eclipse, moving from west to east. The lighter colored yellow curves give the percent obscuration of the sun. (In other words, how much of the sun is covered by the moon depends on where you are and when youre looking.)Most of Europe will only see around a 20 percent obscuration (with the exception of Greenland and Iceland), for example, while the extreme northeastern part of the United States will see up to 89 percent of the sun covered. The Nunavik region of Quebec will see maximum obscuration of 94 percent. The green lines on the map show the eclipses progress over time. Times are given in UTC, which is four hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time.However, sunrise and sunset makes things more complicated. This is depicted on the map by the orange loop. The left side of the loop (over the Great Lakes in the United States) shows where the eclipse ends at sunrise. Therefore, the eclipse is not visible west of that orange line. The right side of the loop is where the eclipse begins at sunrise.That means to see the maximum partial solar eclipse at sunrise, its best to be along that blue line running down the middle of the orange loop. (Its worth noting that the eclipse will also be visible across a narrow part of Siberia, but at sunset rather than sunrise thats what the other half of the orange loop depicts).If it seems incredibly confusing, thats because it is indeed incredibly confusing. Some places with maximum obscuration will have a shorter eclipse duration because the partial eclipse will start before sunrise. The sun will also be low to the horizon in North America, so any viewing location will need to be above tall trees with a clear view of sunrise. In Europe, the viewing locations will be easier because the sun will be higher in the sky but the sun will not be as obscured.For example, in Bar Harbor, Maine, the sun will rise at 6:19AM, and the maximum eclipse will be at 6:22AM, with 80 percent of the sun obscured. The partial eclipse will end at 7:11 am. Technically though, the eclipse will begin at 5:26 am ET, but because that's before sunrise, Mainers will be cheated out of about half their potential eclipse viewing time.Moving south, the best view will be through coastal New England, then down through Boston, New York City and Philadelphia.The path basically ends in Washington, DC, where just 1.2 percent of the sun will be obscured at 6:59AM ET.NASAAccording to Time and Date, only 44,800 people will see a 90 percent partial eclipse, while 3,820,000 will see an 80 percent. Thats a far cry from the 30 million people in the path of totality for the 2024 total solar eclipse.Will a total solar eclipse be visible in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean?No, there is nowhere on Earth that a total solar eclipse will be visible for this event. For any solar eclipse to happen, the sun, the moon and the Earth need to line up. However, because the moon doesnt orbit in the same plane as the sun and the Earth, eclipses are rare.A partial solar eclipse, like the one occurring on March 29, occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, but its not perfectly lined up. As a result, the sun will have a crescent shape as if the moon took a bite out of the sun but it will never be fully obscured as it is during a total eclipse.How long will the partial eclipse last?The visible duration of the eclipse depends on where you are, and what time sunrise (or sunset) is at your location. But globally, the eclipse will begin at 4:50 am ET (8:50AM UTC). The maximum eclipse will occur at 6:47AM ET (10:47AM UTC), and the event will end at 8:43AM ET (12:43PM UTC). Keep in mind, though, that this doesnt mean the entire partial eclipse will be almost four hours long in any given location because this is just for the extreme edges of the event.Whats the weather forecast along the viewing line?Its spring across the Northern Hemisphere, which generally means unfavorable weather for any sky viewing. The Weather Channels senior digital meteorologist Chris Dolce said that cloud cover, and even rain and snow, may be likely in the northeastern United States during the eclipse, so its not great news there, unfortunately.If its just a partial eclipse, do I need eye protection?Anything that involves looking at the sun, even just 5 or 10 percent of the sun, requires eye protection. The sun can damage your retinas quickly, painlessly and often irreversibly.If you have solar viewers left from the 2024 eclipse, and they are undamaged, theyll work just fine for this one too. According to the American Astronomical Society (AAS), modern eclipse glasses do not expire. Its worth checking them out thoroughly, though, making sure there are no rips, tears or scratches across the lenses and that the filters and lenses are still attached to the frame.Solar eclipse glasses can be difficult to purchase at the last minute, so its always good to keep them around. However, if you donated or trashed your previous pair (or didnt buy them in the first place), you can buy them online with some caution. Make sure any solar viewers conform to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard, and check the manufacturer against this list of brands from the AAS. Counterfeit eclipse glasses were rampant leading up the 2024 eclipse.Celestron is a reliable manufacturer of solar viewer equipment, and the companys eclipse glasses are readily available on Amazon for a low price (though at this point, you'll be stocking up for the next eclipses, most of which are better viewed from the southern hemisphere).What are some cool things to look out for during this eclipse?A unique feature of solar eclipses during sunrise is you may be able to see the famed devil horns, depending on where you are. When the sun rises during an eclipse (and therefore the sun is low on the horizon), as the crescent sun rises, it can look like devil horns coming up out of the ground.An earlier sunrise partial eclipse over Rice Lake, Ontario shows the "devil horns" phenomenon.John Fader via Getty ImagesIts best to target Maine, New Brunswick, and Quebec (along the blue line in the NASA map) to see this phenomenon.Additionally, the sun is currently at or near solar maximum, which means that our star is basically at the peak of its 11-year solar cycle. Scientists determined that the sun hit the highest level of solar activity in October 2024, and this will continue for a year or so. This means that there may be sunspots visible on the surface of the sun when the eclipse hits. (For context, heres what the sun looks like right now, courtesy of NASAs Solar Dynamics Observatory.) If you have solar binoculars or a solar telescope, this will make them much easier to see.Can I just point a telescope or camera at the sun?If youre asking yourself this question, you probably already know the answer: Nope! Not without a solar filter. Whether its a phone camera, binoculars, a telescope or a mirrorless camera, the sun can do extreme damage to this kind of equipment. (On Apollo 12, astronaut Alan Bean accidentally pointed a television camera at the sun, irreparably damaging it. Dont do this!)You can pick up solar filters at a camera store or online, or in a pinch, you can just use an extra pair of solar viewers. Simply remove the film and tape it over your smartphone camera, but dont look at the sun when aiming the camera unless youre wearing solar viewers as well. If you are interested in looking at the sun regularly, a pair of solar binoculars with a permanently attached filter is a great idea.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/science/space/the-partial-solar-eclipse-will-be-visible-at-sunrise-today-heres-how-to-watch-it-144238679.html?src=rss

Google is revamping its smart home lineup, ending production on two of its devices in favor of integrations with third-party manufacturers. First, it will sunset the Nest Protect smoke & CO alarms. Existing products will continue to function and receive security updates until their expiration dates. They will also remain available for purchase while supplies last. Second, it will end production for the Nest x Yale smart lock. As with the Nest Protect, the remaining inventory will still be available for purchase and the devices will continue receiving security updates.Rather than manufacture its own smoke alarm, Google announced that it will take a partnership approach. The company is teaming up with First Alert for a new smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that will integrate with existing Nest Protect devices and can be controlled from the Google Home app. First Alert hasn't provided an exact release date, but says the new alarm coming soon to the US and Canada and will be priced at $130. It'll be available in both Google and First Alert's stores, and also sold through retail stores and "professional distribution partners."And on the lock side, Google will again partner with Yale. The pair is developing the Yale Smart Lock with Matter, which is meant to work with the Google Home ecosystem just as well as the Nest-branded lock. As the name suggests, it'll play nice with all manner of devices using the Matter smart home protocol, and Yale says its battery will last for up to a year. It'll be available "later this summer" at $170 in a variety of finishes.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/google-will-stop-making-the-nest-protect-smoke-alarm-150024379.html?src=rss

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In Get Millie Black, an ex-Scotland Yard detective returns to Kingston to work in the Missing Persons unit, only to uncover a case that shatters her reality. This gripping HBO thriller demanded a range of intricate visual effects to heighten its dark and immersive atmosphere.Vine FX delivered over 250 VFX shots, enhancing the series with seamless digital artistry. Their work included bullet hits, blood smears, and chilling crime scene effects, where actors were digitally frozen to create haunting, motionless bodies. The team also crafted dynamic environmental enhancements and graphics, blending their work invisibly into the gritty narrative.Through a mix of technical precision and creative innovation, Vine FX brought an extra layer of realism and tension to Get Millie Black, ensuring every frame captured the suspense and emotional weight of the story.The post Get Millie Black VFX Breakdown by Vine FX appeared first on Vfxexpress.

Meta wants to revive Facebooks old-school appeal by introducing a new Friends Tab, which will focus solely on posts shared by a users friends and family.This Friends Tab will replace the section in the app that previously displayed friend requests and suggested friends. Instead, users in the United States and Canada will now see a scrolling feed featuring photos, videos, friend requests, birthday reminders, and text posts.Over the years, Facebook evolved to meet changing needs and created best-in-class experiences across Groups, Video, Marketplace and more, but the magic of friends has fallen away, the company wrote in an unattributed blog post. Well be adding several OG Facebook experiences throughout the year, beginning with the revamped Friends tab.Importantly, the new Friends Tab wont replace the Home feed, which still includes recommended content. However, Facebook may see this as a way to offer the best of both worlds.The company received significant backlash in 2022 after announcing plans to introduce recommended content from users who werent added as friends. Although Meta scaled back that content, users continued to see their feeds flooded with posts from creators and brands over time.This algorithm-driven approach has generally been seen as a strategy to boost engagement. Instead of checking in occasionally to stay connected with friends, many users turned to social media for endless scrolling.Social media should feel social, the company wrote. In that spirit, well be adding more fun, simple experiences to help you connect and share on Facebook throughout the year.Facebooks user base continues to skew older. A Pew Research Center survey from fall 2023 found that only a third of American teens ages 13 to 17 reported using Facebooka steep drop from the 71% who said they used it in a 20142015 survey. Its unclear how many young users will actually see the latest updates.Still, the move could appeal to users weary of algorithms and brand-driven content. Meta CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said during a January analyst call that there are many opportunities to make the app more culturally influential than it is today.

Losing your job can hurt you in many ways. Maskot/Getty ImagesThe Trump administrations firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in national parks, research labs, and dozens of government agencies.As a professor of social work who studies how peoples finances affect their physical and mental well-being, Im concerned about the health hazards theyll face, too.My research shows that losing your job can seriously harm your physical and mental health, especially when you see the situation as a catastrophe rather than a temporary setback.Power of financial perceptionWhen people lose their jobs, they do have real problems. Typically, for example, their income and savings decline. They might struggle to keep up on their rent or mortgage payments and might not be able to afford to maintain the same standard of living they had beforehand.However, research shows that your perspective regarding your financial situation can do more harm to your health than your actual financial circumstanceseven as your savings dwindle.Someone might view losing their job as a temporary setback and remain relatively calm, while another person might experience the same circumstances as a disaster, triggering intense stress that cascades into serious health problems, such as depression and substance abuse. This difference in perspective often determines whether somebody will suffer significant health problems when they lose their job or experience a similar financial setback.In a study I published in 2023 with social work scholar Theda Rose, we found that how a person felt about a decline in income mattered 20 times more than the actual financial change itself.This finding comes from our analysis of data from the 2018 National Financial Capability Study, which surveyed more than 27,000 American adults. We used advanced statistical methods to examine how different financial factors affected peoples health and financial decision-making, looking specifically at financial strain, confidence in managing money, and overall financial satisfaction.The study confirmed earlier work about the vastly different psychological and physical responses two people can have when their income falls by the same amount, based on how they perceive this change.Pathway to illnessPrevious research has typically viewed whats known as financial precaritynot having enough money to get byin either purely technical terms, such as being able to come up with U.S.$400 in an emergency, or in terms related to your feelings about that situation, such as persistent worrying about your finances.However, we found that both aspects of financial precarity can influence health and behavior.Among the many variables we explored, a decline in income surprisingly contributed much more in terms of worry than just not being able to pay the bills.This distress caused by economic hardship isnt just a psychological problemit can produce physical changes that may have long-term health implications, such as high blood pressure.A fired IRS employee, right, talks to a recruiter during a jobs fair for laid-off federal workers on March 15, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo/Charlie RiedelMental health suffersTheres also a toll on your mental health.Losing a job can lead to anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem.Interestingly, people who face ongoing financial challenges but dont get stressed about their situation arent more likely to develop depression symptoms than people without any financial stress.A systematic review of 65 studies found clear connections between debt and mental health problems, depression, and even suicide attempts.Physical health troublesLosing your job can harm your body in two main ways.First, the stress from financial worries can affect peoples bodies directlyfor example, by increasing blood pressure. Being in debt is associated with other ailments, including back pain and obesity.Second, when money is tight, people often try to save money by skipping doctor visits or forgoing prescription drugs. Even with health insurance, high deductibles can mean paying thousands of dollars out of pocket before insurance helps. When choosing between paying for rent, food, and healthcare, people often put their medical needs last.Unhealthy coping methodsSome people turn to alcohol, tobacco, or other substances to cope with the loss of their jobs. These habits are bad for your health and may empty your wallet, adding to the financial strain.Others turn to gambling or excessive shopping to cope, which can also make money problems even worse.Marriage and other relationships may fray amid financial stress, too. Borrowing money excessively from friends and family or snapping at your loved ones when you feel stressed out can weaken ties with those closest to you.Moving on in healthy waysTo be sure, some people become more resilient after losing their job by adopting positive coping strategies.Whenever you lose a job, try reaching out. Your friends and loved ones can help protect your health while you move on.In addition to applying for new positions, spend time networking. Reach out to former colleagues, join professional groups, and attend events related to your career.Try to volunteer. It will help you sharpen or expand your skills while expanding your networks and perhaps lead you to a new job.And consider starting or expanding a side hustle. It will generate some income, give you a greater sense of control over your life, and keep you feeling productive during the monotony of sending out applications.Its also essential to stick to self-care basics: Regular exercise reduces stress hormones. Getting enough sleep improves cognitive function, and maintaining a busy social life provides emotional support.Keeping healthy habits is always important. But they could protect your mental and physical health during challenging times. Losing a paycheck is hard enough. Losing your health over it is even worse.Jeffrey Anvari-Clark is an assistant professor of social work at the University of North Dakota.This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.