Small Soldiers Limited Edition Steelbook on 4K Blu-ray $25 | Releases July 22 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart When it comes to '90s movies starring talking toys, most millennials who grew up during that era would probably think of Toy Story first. And while that's totally understandable, Toy Story wasn't the only memorable movie that brought toys to life. Remember Small Soldiers? The 1998 film from Paramount hasn't had anywhere close to the lasting impact as Toy Story, but it was a fun movie in its own right. If you have nostalgia for Small Soldiers, you'll be happy to hear that it's getting a 4K Blu-ray edition with a steelbook case on July 22. Small Soldiers Limited Edition Steelbook includes 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray discs as well as a voucher to claim the digital version.At the time of writing, preorders are sold out at Walmart, but we'd recommend checking the site again, as it could be restocked at any moment. Meanwhile, Amazon has yet to open preorders, but a listing is live on the site, and you should be available to order a copy soon. Small Soldiers Limited Edition Steelbook on 4K Blu-ray $25 | Releases July 22 For the cover, you're getting a classic showdown stare between the action figures of the Gorgonite Archer and the Commando Elite commander Chip Hazard. The interior of the case features silhouettes of the characters and the GloboTech X1000 microprocessors that turned these toys into sentient beings.The bonus materials haven't been revealed for this 4K edition, but if it inherits the ones from the previous standard Blu-ray release, you can expect a DVD-era documentary on the making of Small Soldiers, a blooper reel, and a trailer. The 4K release also includes a standard Blu-ray disc, and it's possible that's where you'll find the bonus features.The 4K remaster will be displayed in 2.35:1 aspect ratio, which is very close to the original 2.39:1 ratio from the 1998 release. On the audio side, Small Soldiers supports DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Small Soldiers 4K Steelbook Edition Blu-rayIn case you aren't able to secure the 4K edition or want to watch the movie before July, you can pick up the regular Blu-ray edition of Small Soldiers from Amazon, as it's on sale for $10.53 (was $14).Continue Reading at GameSpot

It's not surprising that a game called RuneScape: Dragonwilds would have systems that revolve around Runes. In Ashenfall, Runes are the source of magic, making them an important resource for players who wish to wield this mystical power. Thankfully, Ashenfall is filled with magic, making these Runes a common resource. Players can easily stock up on the Essences and convert them to usable stones. If the nearby Rune Essence Geyser is depleted, a small journey to the unknown will take players to another Geyser. Doing other chores until the Rune Essence respawn works fine too.

HiI plan on making a (small) game, something like a board game / RPG using tiles in C. I'll probably end up using SDL or Raylib or something for the visuals.In the meantime, while still debugging for console, what are your thoughts on an ASCII grid?Specifically, this is something I once coded for another project (power 4):static char grid[GRID_COL][GRID_ROW]; static void show_grid(void) { int col; int lgn; put

Doom: The Dark Ages launches May 13, but you can already arm yourself with an arsenal of themed Xbox accessories worthy of the Doom Slayer. The highlight of the new, limited edition collection is a blood-splashed Series 2 Elite Wireless Controller — easily the coolest game-specific version of the premium gamepad yet. It launches on April 25 for $199.99, and pre-orders are open now exclusively from the Microsoft Store. It’s identical to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 we know and love, but features a Doom Slayer logo in the middle with crimson highlights on the face buttons and thumbstick. For something less expensive, less customizable, yet no less badass, the Doom: The Dark Ages-themed standard Xbox wireless controller is available to pre-order from Best Buy, GameStop, or Amazon for $79.99. However, if you need to get your hands on this controller as soon as possible, you can purchase one now from the Microsoft Store with orders shipping now. The limited edition controller features a design that evokes the classic green and red armor worn by the Doom Slayer, complete with chunky viscera splattered in the top left corner, while the face buttons have all been replaced by demonic runes. Oh hey, Microsoft apparently is still making wraps for the Xbox Series X (we’re glad, they’re clever). If you’d like to adorn your monolithic console in some appropriately hellish attire, you can currently purchase the Doom: The Dark Ages Xbox Series X Wrap from the Microsoft Store for $54.99. As with other wraps for the Xbox Series X, this version seals around your console with a Velcro closure to give it a custom design. One side features the Doom Slayer logo, while the inside features a crimson color treatment covered with hellish runes.

If your Windows computer is crashing unexpectedly and showing you a blue screen error, there's now a fix for that. As BleepingComputer reports, Windows updates pushed in March and April are triggering a secure kernel fatal error, causing devices running Windows 11 version 24H2 to crash and display a blue screen exception with error code 0x18B, indicating a SECURE_KERNEL_ERROR. To address this issue, Microsoft has released a Known Issue Rollback (KIR), which is a quick, targeted fix for non-security bugs. It's a temporary solution since it rolls back earlier updates, while the company works on a new update to patch the problem. Here's how to apply it to your device. What Windows users need to doIf you have a personal or non-managed work computer running Windows 11, the resolution will automatically be pushed to your device from Windows Update and Microsoft Update in the next day or so. According to Microsoft's support page, restarting may help the fix apply faster. As such, make sure you reboot your PC in order for this latest update to take effect as soon as possible.For enterprise devices managed by IT departments, the issue will resolve once your network admin installs and configures the Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 KB5053656 250412_03103 Known Issue Rollback Group Policy. The Group Policy can be found under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > . You will also need to restart any affected devices to apply the group policy settings. The blue screen bug follows Microsoft's big Patch Tuesday update, which fixed 134 security vulnerabilities in Windows—including one actively-exploited zero-day flaw. It also comes as Microsoft is testing out a new blue screen design altogether. Soon enough, future crashes like this will look different, though the company's procedural response will likely remained unchanged.

Deezer, a Spotify alternative that launched in the US in 2016, shared on Wednesday that 20,000 completely AI-generated tracks are added to its music service on a daily basis, making up "over 18% of all uploaded content" the platform receives every day. Like other streaming services, Deezer offers methods for independent artists to upload their own music without having to be part of a larger licensing deal with a record label. While that lowers some barriers, it also leaves the door open for music that isn't made by people at all. Clearly, people are taking advantage of the option. Deezer introduced a tool for detecting and tagging AI-generated content in January 2025, when at the time, AI-generated music only made up 10 percent of uploads. The tool is helpful, but it feels like a stopgap until there's consensus on whether AI-generated tracks should be allowed to exist in the first place. AI companies contend that training on existing books, movies, music, and internet ephemera is "fair use," but many of the people who made that material feel differently. In terms of pushback, AI music startups Suno and Udio were sued by record labels for copyright infringement in 2024 and artists have spoken out about "unlicensed AI training" but there's yet to be ruling that sets the new legal standard.  Deezer also isn't alone in dealing with an infestation of AI-generated content. It's well-documented at this point that Spotify has the same issue. Subscribers have highlighted dozens of instances of AI-generated tracks that were clearly uploaded to try and game Spotify's popular weekly playlists, and while Spotify has removed some copycat tracks when artists have complained, the company has no qualms with hosting AI music.  "If creators are using these technologies — where they are creating music in a legal way that we reimburse and people listen to them — and are successful, we should let people listen to them," Spotify co-president Gustav Söderström shared on a Big Technology podcast episode from November 2024. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/deezer-reports-18-percent-of-the-music-uploaded-to-its-service-every-day-is-ai-generated-193652533.html?src=rss

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Hold your breath — Until Dawn is creeping into theatres on April 25! Based on the iconic interactive horror game, this live-action adaptation teases a night of chilling suspense, brutal choices, and terrifying twists. Not everyone will make it to sunrise. Behind the haunting atmosphere and unsettling visuals stands the talented VFX team at UPP, who masterfully shaped the eerie world and supernatural horrors lurking in the dark. Under the sharp eye of Production VFX Supervisor Viktor Muller and the expertise of Production VFX Producer Lenka Likarova, the film’s visual storytelling promises to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last frame. The post Until Dawn — Official Clip  appeared first on Vfxexpress.

Tesla‘s electric-vehicle registrations in California dropped 15.1% during the first quarter, industry data showed, signaling an accelerated decline and growing challenges for the Elon Musk-led automaker in its biggest U.S. market. In California, often viewed as a bellwether for EV trends, Tesla’s share has fallen to 43.9% from 55.5% a year earlier, while brands such as Honda, Ford and GM’s Chevrolet have grown their footprint, according to the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). Overall zero-emission vehicle sales in the state also rose 7.3% during the same period. “An aging product lineup and backlash against Musk’s political initiatives are likely key factors for the decline in Tesla BEV market share,” the industry body said. The company reported earlier this month its first-quarter sales globally fell 13% to the lowest in nearly three years, hurt by pushback against Musk, rising competition and as customers wait for a refresh of its bestselling Model Y. The billionaire’s leadership of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency has sparked widespread protests across the United States, with activists demonstrating against his role in federal workforce cuts and the cancellation of contracts funding global humanitarian programs. Musk’s popularity has been declining among liberal voters, who have traditionally been more inclined to purchase electric vehicles, particularly in environmentally conscious markets such as California. California accounts for nearly a third of Tesla’s sales in the U.S., according to Reuters calculations based on data from Cox Automotive and the California New Car Dealers Association. The CNCDA also expects new vehicle registrations in the state to fall 2.3% from last year due to U.S. trade policies. Model Y snags While the Model Y remained the best-selling EV in the state, its sales plummeted about 30% in the first quarter, compared with a year earlier. Tesla said earlier this month that retooling production lines for the refreshed Model Y at four of its factories resulted in several weeks of lost production during the first quarter. Meanwhile, analysts attributed some of the drop in overall sales in the January-March period to customers waiting for cheaper versions of the refreshed Model Y crossover. Investors will be closely watching Tesla’s earnings report on Tuesday for indications of whether the company will maintain its annual growth forecast despite the challenging quarter. —Akash Sriram, Reuters