I am horrendously bad at updating this, so please accept 4 weeks of work in one. Week 53rd of Mar - 9th of MarThis week, the group worked on inventory and scenes. We discussed the type of scenes required and how to transition from one scene to another.While they were working on that, I was tasked with making an idle animation for the main characters, I discussed this lightly with my team member in charge of putting it into animation. We both agreed that a s

With a backdrop of a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates, SIE has made the tough decision to raise the recommended retail price (RRP) of the PlayStation 5 console in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia and New Zealand.  The updated PS5 RRPs are effective starting April 14, as follows*:  EuropePS5 Digital Edition – €499.99 (No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive) UKPS5 Digital Edition – £429.99 (No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive)  AustraliaStandard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $829.95 PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95New Zealand Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – NZD $949.95 PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $859.95 PS5 Pro RRPs remain unchanged.  Additionally, the Disc Drive for PS5 will be getting an RRP decrease effective starting April 14, as follows:  Europe€79.99UK £69.99AustraliaAUD $124.95New Zealand NZD $139.95 * Select markets in EMEA not listed above may also receive RRP increases. Please check with your local retailer and direct.playstation.com where available. 

Apple is said to be readying some big improvements for iPadOS that could bring it more in line with macOS. According to Mark Gurman in the Power On newsletter, Apple’s iPadOS 19 will “focus on productivity, multitasking and app window management — with an eye on the device operating more like a Mac.” It won’t quite be macOS for iPad, but Gurman notes that “the changes will likely go far enough” to please those users who are looking to get more out of the tablet’s software.  It's expected to arrive later this year. Chances are we'll hear all about it at WWDC 2025, which Apple has set for the second week of June. This year is rumored to be bringing some major changes to iOS and macOS as well, as Gurman previously reported. It all reportedly comes as part of Apple’s push to make its software look more consistent across its devices. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/ipad-software-will-reportedly-get-more-mac-like-with-the-ipados-19-redesign-200759136.html?src=rss

It seems the Pixel Watch 4 is going to look a lot like the Pixel Watch 3, but there are some minor tweaks.

British architect Peter Cook has revealed his design for a whimsical children’s pavilion adorned with Lego bricks, planned for construction next to the Serpentine Gallery in London. Titled the Play Pavilion, Cook crafted the vibrant geodesic structure in collaboration with the Serpentine Gallery and Danish toy manufacturer, The Lego Group. Scheduled to open on June 11 to celebrate World Play Day, Cook’s orange pavilion will be featured alongside the annual Serpentine Pavilion during the summer. This year, the adjacent pavilion is being designed by Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum. The Play Pavilion will be capped with a striking geodesic dome roof and feature rounded walls adorned with vibrant Lego murals. These walls will be punctuated by a variety of uniquely shaped openings, offering an intriguing visual and tactile experience. The pavilion will include an array of interactive elements, designed to foster an environment for playful exploration and creativity. Visitors will find crawling holes inviting them to embark on mini-adventures, a slide for added fun and excitement, and a small performance space that can be used for impromptu shows or gatherings. This design aims to inspire imagination and engagement among children and adults alike. Designer: Peter Cook “The Play Pavilion tantalizes by being bright, curvaceous, and strange, and on closer inspection, the acrylic skin of the enclosure erupts into delightful and inventive murals that burst out into Lego brick-built elements,” said Cook. “Entering the Play Pavilion, mysterious stalagmite-like masts reveal the intricacy and creative potential of the space. Then you see walls with long runs of Lego baseplates, with visitors invited to play and create,” he concluded. Cook sought to evoke a sense of mystery and discovery in the pavilion’s design by partially obscuring the activities taking place inside. “The Play Pavilion is an opportunity to remind the public that architecture can be cheerful as well as focused, with a degree of mystery on first sight,” said Cook. “We can see glimpses of people moving around inside, with children appearing from mystery places. Then, on entering, all is revealed. Cheerful architecture takes you beyond the day-to-day predictability of cause and effect. Just as in the tradition of pantomime, it sends you away with a smile on your face.” The Play Pavilion will feature a strong steel frame, complemented by bolt-on panels that contribute to its modular design. Its distinctive geodesic dome will be enveloped in a skin of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), a durable and lightweight material known for its transparency and weather resistance. The structure is thoughtfully engineered to allow for easy disassembly, facilitating its potential relocation and reconstruction at a different site once its tenure at the Serpentine concludes on August 10. This design ensures that the pavilion can continue to inspire and delight in new settings, extending its life and impact beyond its initial installation. The post This Whimsical & Playful Children’s Pavilion Is Made From LEGO Blocks first appeared on Yanko Design.

The blockbuster antitrust case begins Monday. Its outcome could impact how Big Tech companies grow—but the government has a long way to go to prove its case.

Apple's iPadOS 19 at WWDC is rumored to be a more macOS-like update, with boosts to multitasking and productivity potentially making the tablet even more of a workhorse.iOS and iPadOS 19 will be shown off at WWDC this summerAs a format, the iPad doesn't easily lend itself to productivity, outside of art and design. Even with the addition of a keyboard to the mix, it's not quite a full replacement for a MacBook Pro, but it could get closer with some tweaks at WWDC.According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's Bloomberg newsletter, Apple's changes to iPadOS 19 will involve a shift to make the design of its operating system catalog more consistent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Bungie’s Marathon recently revealed its gameplay to the world, showcasing the sci-fi extraction shooter and its mechanics (alongside a snazzy cinematic short). While impressions range from excited to skeptical, several media outlets and content creators went hands-on with its alpha and revealed new details, like the launch content. It’s confirmed that Marathon will arrive with Season 1 – with director Joe Ziegler discussing the creation of “adventures” for players to embark on. However, many outlets, including GameSpot, confirmed it would launch with three maps. A fourth will become available shortly after. There will also be six playable Runners at launch, with four revealed thus far – head here for more details. The narrative is currently “very vague in its nature and unclear in its implementation.” Meanwhile, the character progression didn’t “yet show signs of offering a meaningful sense of growth.” Again, these are alpha build impressions, so time will tell if these aspects are available at launch. Marathon will launch for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC on September 23rd, with the closed alpha starting on April 23rd.

Black Sunday was a severe dust storm that occurred on April 14, 1935, as part of the Dust Bowl, a period of severe dust storms in the American prairies in the 1930s. The storm first hit the Oklahoma panhandle and northwestern Oklahoma, then moved south into Texas. The conditions were the most severe in the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles, but the storm's effects were also felt in surrounding areas. Drought, erosion, bare soil, and winds caused the dust to fly freely and at high speeds. It is estimated that 300,000 tons of topsoil were displaced from the prairie area. Black Sunday was one of the worst dust storms in American history and caused immense economic and agricultural damage. This photograph shows the storm approaching Stratford, Texas. Photograph credit: George Everett Marsh Jr.; restored by Yann Forget Recently featured: Thomas Jefferson Bali myna The Jewish Cemetery Archive More featured pictures

April 14: Tamil New Year and other New Year festivals in South and Southeast Asia (2024); N'Ko Alphabet Day in West Africa Hailstones from the 1999 Sydney hailstorm 1471 – Wars of the Roses: The Yorkists under Edward IV defeated the Lancastrians at the Battle of Barnet, killing Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. 1945 – World War II: The German town of Friesoythe was razed by the 4th Canadian Division on the orders of Major General Christopher Vokes. 1999 – A storm dropped around 500,000 tonnes of hailstones on Sydney (examples pictured) and the east coast of New South Wales, causing about A$2.3 billion in damages, the costliest natural disaster in Australian insurance history. 2010 – Plumes of ash from a major eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland led to widespread disruption of air travel throughout Europe for several days. 2014 – Boko Haram militants kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from a government secondary school in the town of Chibok, Nigeria. Alexander Greenlaw Hamilton (b. 1852)Robert Carlyle (b. 1961)Rachel Carson (d. 1964) More anniversaries: April 13 April 14 April 15 Archive By email List of days of the year About