Developed by Combat Cat Studio, a small Chinese team of about 20 friends, Wild Assault is available in early access on Steam. It is a unique take on tactical hero shooters with large-scale 20v20 PvP matches between anthropomorphic characters called Valiants. It has been developed on Unreal Engine 5 and has undergone several successful public tests through 2024. Wild Assault was also included in the Steam Next Fest in October of last year and received quite a lot of positive feedback from the community.

Many of us have moved on to the second season of Arcane, the Netflix animated seried inspired by League of Legends. But, if you’d like to make the inaugural season a permanent part of your collection, you can currently pick up the 4K Blu-ray of Season one of Arcane for its lowest price ever on Amazon. Originally $59.99, this physical copy of the show comes packaged in a Steelbook case and is discounted to just $29.99. The Steelbook version of the 4K Blu-ray release features a total of four discs which include all nine episodes from season one in addition to over three hours of bonus content that you won’t find in the version available on Netflix. This bonus content includes several “making of” featurettes in addition to breakdowns and commentary from the creators on the most memorable scenes from season one.

At 10,600 feet above sea level, where the air thins and the landscape commands reverence, stands Mountain House, an embodiment between human intervention and natural splendor. The Colorado mountain house was designed by Gabriel Yuri, founder of New Operations Workshop, for his parents as an addition to their vacation home. The charred exterior walls of this mountain retreat – treated with the ancient Japanese technique of Shou Sugi Ban – appear as if the surrounding wilderness itself has scorched them. “I was initially uncertain about taking on the project, thinking my parents might encourage a more conservative, traditional approach than what we usually embrace,” says Gabriel Yuri. “But after a few conversations, it became clear that they were willing to trust us in whatever approach we decided to take.” This material duality – the blackened protective shell and light interior – traces back through both Japanese and Scandinavian design traditions. Yet in this remote location, two hours west of Denver, these influences transform into something uniquely American. The designer insisted on preservation rather than demolition, allowing the original geometry to remain but instead reinterpreted, expanded, and opened to frame specific views of the Rocky Mountains. Southern glazing and strategically placed skylights harness passive solar energy, while modular, adaptable spaces accommodate family gatherings. Slate flagstone floors that extend seamlessly from indoors to outdoors dissolve those same boundaries, creating a space that connects with its surroundings. Yuri’s integration of built-in furniture using the same white oak as floors, walls, and ceilings creates a holistic environment where furniture becomes architecture and vice versa. Yuri continues by stating, “The short construction period due (essentially late May to early November) as well as the elevation and remoteness of the site were all challenges. These were overcome through surgical scheduling of the construction process and using as many local materials as possible.” Visit New Operations Workshop for more information. Styling by Logan Sommers. Photography by Bruce Damonte.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.The founders of Runna announced today that Strava has bought their company. Runna is a paid running app that provides structured training plans (which I personally loved when I tried it), while Strava is a hugely popular tracking and social app for runners and cyclists, with both a free and a paid tier. Runna customers don’t seem to be thrilled, but Runna’s founders say that the app and its team will stay independent, and they’re optimistic for the future. What is changing right now? Runna’s founders say “no immediate changes [are] planned other than sensible integrations (e.g., the ability to sign in with Strava).” No existing features are going away. New features are reportedly on the way, but so far no details have been released. Strava has previously offered training plans (which I honestly didn’t know about until now, despite being a free subscriber for years and having been a paid subscriber in the past). They seem pretty limited in scope and functionality. It seems that Strava likes the idea of being able to offer better training plans, or at least owning a company that does even if it’s a separate product. Strava’s news release emphasizes the coaching, with lines like “The world’s biggest team has a new coach.” The Runna founders, meanwhile, say they’re excited to have access to Strava’s much larger customer base. They have also hinted in a Reddit thread that they may try to incorporate some of Strava’s algorithms, like graded pace adjustments, into the Runna app.Will the apps (or subscription fees) be combined? It doesn’t seem so. Strava has both a free and a premium tier, so the Runna founders told their customers that they’re welcome to download Strava for free, and pay for premium should they choose. They won’t be getting a deal on Strava membership. Runna costs $19.99/month, or $119.99/year. Strava's free tier lets you post your runs, interact with other users, and track some basic statistics about your performance. The premium tier, at $11.99/month or $79.99/year, gives you extra performance tracking and mapping tools.“Our plan is to keep the apps separate for the foreseeable future,” Strava’s CEO said in the news release. There is, likewise, no plan at this point for Strava users to get a discount on Runna membership. Will this be good or bad for Runna?Products don’t always fare well after their companies are bought by bigger companies. Strava has a specific stain on its reputation here: Not long ago, they bought a terrain mapping product called Fatmap, beloved by skiiers and other adventurers. In 2023, they excitedly told Strava members “you now have access to Fatmap!” and talked up the features that it has that Strava didn’t. But in 2024, Strava shut down Fatmap, having integrated some but not all of its features into the main Strava app. Skiiers are still mad. I hope that Runna’s founders are right, and that they’ll get to keep building their product and making it better and better (for example, Runna just introduced an option to train for a “B” priority race alongside your main race goal). If the plan proceeds according to what both companies are now saying, it does sound like good stuff is on the way. I’m rooting for them.

Sonos is offering discounts on its refurbished gear just in time for Earth Day. Select purchases of the audio company's certified refurbished products are currently 25 percent off. That means you can pick up a pre-owned Arc soundbar for $599, or $120 less than the usual sticker price. The deal is running through April 22 or as long as supplies of the refurb items last, so if you're considering one of these revitalized audio products, it's probably best to act quickly. Here's the list of what's currently available. Right now, in addition to the Arc, the Sub subwoofer is $160 off and available for $479, or you can save $90 on the smaller Sub Mini for $259. Ace headphones are $269, which is a savings of $90. There are also versions of the Beam soundbar currently listed on the refurbished page. The newer Beam (Gen 2) speaker costs $299 and the older Beam (Gen 1) costs $191, which is $100 and $128 off their usual prices. Buying refurbished items is a great option for saving on major tech purchases while also keeping pre-owned products from going into landfills. We've got a complete guide on how to approach this sector, but in most cases, it's a chance for companies to find buyers for products that are like new that were returned. With this promotion, Sonos is upping the environmental impact by donating a portion of refurbished item sales to conservation nonprofits. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/select-sonos-refurbished-gear-is-25-percent-off-through-april-22-194800703.html?src=rss

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A federal judge ruled on Thursday that Google held illegal monopolies in online advertising markets due to its position between ad buyers and sellers.

When it comes to sharing Instagram Reels with friends, the process of three taps to get a Reel from A to B can feel surprisingly tedious. Now, Instagram has addressed that issue with its latest feature: Instagram Blend. Announced on Thursday, Blend lets users create invite-only, personalized Reels feeds with friends. By tapping a new two-emoji-hugging icon (the Blend icon) within a chat, you can start or accept a Blend. Once active, Instagram will begin recommending Reels for both users in a shared feed, powered by an algorithm. The feature works in one-on-one DMs as well as group chats. These recommendations, refreshed daily, are said to be unique to each Blend and based on prior activity on the platform. “We want Instagram to be a place where people connect over creativity, and this is one more way to do that. It’s a really fun way to not only share your interests, but to learn a little bit about your friends’ interests… and then you can actually start conversations about that content that you discover,” Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a Reel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) Instagram’s newest feature offers something social media users currently can’t find elsewhere (I’m looking at you, TikTok). It arrives at a time when several platforms are positioning themselves to capitalize on TikTok’s uncertain future. Blend is most comparable to Spotify’s Blend playlists—shared playlists that merge the music tastes of two or more users. But instead of listening to music while hanging out, you’re scrolling Reels together. For Instagram, Blend could boost watch time by encouraging shared short-form content consumption and allowing users to get to know each other’s algorithmic preferences. It might also increase Reel discovery, as the feed surfaces a mix of yours and your friend’s—or, if you’re feeling bold, your lover’s—recommendations. You just have to hope they haven’t recently fallen into any particularly weird corners of the internet.

Chinese manufacturer Torras has designed this ZipGo, a charging block with a retractable USB-C cable. Designed for frequent travelers, the diminutive block is just 2.5" x 1.5" x 1", smaller than Apple's standard kit.It delivers 40W, and the best part is you no longer need to pack and coil a separate cable.It's also got an additional USB-C port that does require a cable. If you use it for dual charging in this manner, the output is reduced to 20W per port. The ZipGo runs $40 (at least until the tariffs kick in).

May the 4th is almost here, and it’s that time of the year for Star Wars fans to celebrate the franchise’s success ever since George Lucas rolled out the first installment in 1977. Just like every year, LEGO has loads of sets (9 to be precise) in store for us fans as a part of the Ultimate Collector Series. The new lineup includes key Star Wars elements like The Force Awakens, characters like  Jango Fett, and even BrickHeadz. According to Mike Ilacqua, Head of Product, LEGO Star Wars Products, “Our talented team has outdone themselves, creating a wide range of models from across the galaxy. There’s something for every fan to enjoy – from the most detailed collector’s items for display to fun, adventurous sets inspired by the galaxy far, far away. We can’t wait to see LEGO Star Wars fans’ first impressions at Star Wars Celebration in Japan very soon!” Designer: LEGO Group Coming to the Ultimate Collector Series is Jango Fett’s Firespray-Class Starship, and the new 2,970-piece set is the first time in over two decades that’s dedicated to his father’s spaceship. It comes with detailed minifigures of Jango and Boba Fett as kids, a movable entrance, a detailed internal cockpit, an opening landing ramp, and the bomb hatch to position the seismic charge. The Starship can be kept in the display stand, the landing, or the flight mode. This set will cost collectors $300, with release promised on May 1 for Insiders and May 4 for the general public. This set is going to be the highlight of the lineup as people ordering directly from the LEGO Group from May 1 to May 5 will receive extra goodies that include a commemorative keychain, three Clone cadet minifigures, a tiny patrol vehicle, and weapon racks. Eight other sets in the collection include the first-ever set inspired by Andor season 2, two Brickheadz releases inspired by A New Hope, and the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. This depicts the climax of A New Hope with Luke in the X-Wing pilot flight gear. The five-pack comes with the buildable chibi figurines of Anakin that can be turned into Darth Vader with the swap of the eyes, Padmé, Mace Windu, Chancellor Palpatine in Darth Sidious mode, and General Grievous. Each one of them is priced at $10 and $50, respectively. Then there is the $70 priced 594-piece minifigure scaled U-Wing set that comes with the minifigures of Cassian, Dedra Meero, an ISB Tactical Agent, and K-2SO. The 386-piece build of Kylo Ren’s shuttle can also be displayed on the stand with wings in flight or landing mode, costing $70. Two new sets of Kylo and Jango, 529 and 616 pieces each, as a part of the collectible helmet line, are also priced at $70. The 22 cm tall Rebels icon Chopper Astromech for the droid series comes with a removable wheel, retractable tools, and manipulator arms. It is priced at $100. Last but not least, there is a 700-piece buildable version of the Star Wars logo costing $60. The post LEGO reveals nine detailed Star Wars Day sets for May the 4th celebrations first appeared on Yanko Design.