Microsoft or Bethesda have yet to provide official sales figures forIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, but based on snippets of data shared by Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it seems like the MachineGames-developed first-person action-adventure title may have got off to a solid start in the US.Taking to BlueSky, the industry analyst revealed that for the week ending December 14 which was the week that saw the full global launch ofIndiana Jones the Great Circle the adventure title was the 2nd best-selling game in the US in dollar sales, second only toCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. Keep in mind that this doesnt account for the players that will have jumped in via Game Pass, to put things in perspective.Interestingly, that same week,Astro Botalso jumped in the charts from No. 11 up to No. 7. The platformer won Game of the Year at The Game Awards partway through that week.Indiana Jones and the Great Circlehas received widespread critical acclaim, including from ourselves, with our review scoring it a 9/10 and praising its level design, stealth, how authentically it captures the spirit of its source material, and more. Read our full review through here.Indiana Jones and the Great Circleis available on Xbox Series X/S and PC, and launches for PS5 in spring.Anyways, don't usually post stuff about weekly rankings, but Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was the #2 best-selling video game for week ending Dec 14th in US dollar sales, trailing only Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.Astro Bot went from #11 the week prior to 7th for the week (same week as TGAs). Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social) 2024-12-23T15:54:39.646Z

With the Genesis Mini and Genesis Mini 2, Sega tried its hand at the retro mini console trend and saw its fair share of success- though it doesnt look like the company intends to do anything else in that space anytime soon, in case youre hoping for a Dreamcast Mini one of these days.Speaking in an interview with The Guardian, Sega president and COO Shuji Utsumi stated that the company isnt looking to make a new retro mini console. As per Utsumi, the companys focus is instead on looking ahead to the future and delivering something new.Im not going for the Mini direction. Its not me. I want to embrace modern gamers, Utsumi said.We are not a retro company, he added. We really appreciate our legacy, we value it, but at the same time, we want to deliver something new otherwise well become history. Thats not what were aiming for.Talk of a Dreamcast Mini or Saturn Mini has popped up time and again over the last year years, though the chances of those actually happening have looked increasingly unlikely at best.Interestingly, something that Segadoesseem interested in is a potential subscription service. Read more on that through here.

Despite all the big games that launched in 2024 and had updates, several developers worked in relative secrecy on their next projects. Drinkbox Studios of Guacamelee fame is one, and its confirmed a brand new title is in development.Though it couldnt say too much about it yet, its excited and cant wait to share more when we can. Thankfully, fans wont have to wait long as Drinkbox will reveal more information in 2025.The developers last title, Nobody Saves the World, is an overhead action RPG. Players control Nobody who can mix and match multiple classes that become progressively more unusual. The title launched in 2022 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5, with the Frozen Hearth DLC releasing in the same year.The last update added the Impossible Dungeon in January 2023, so its safe to assume that the studios next project has been in the works ever since, though its genre is anyones guess. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months.Happy Holidays! In 2024 the team was heads-down on our brand new game. We cant say too much about the game just yet, except that were so excited about it and cant wait to share more when we can. Drinkbox Studios (@drinkboxstudios.com) 2024-12-23T21:52:19.226ZYou can expect to learn more about this game in 2025, but in the meantime consider joining our discord to keep updated on the latest news about all our games, including this new one! Drinkbox Studios (@drinkboxstudios.com) 2024-12-23T21:52:19.227Z

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Images: Adobe StockAs 2024s holiday sales begin from Thanksgiving through Black Friday and Cyber Week to the New Year weve compiled our annual round-up of the seasonal deals available to CG artists.Whether you work in VFX, animation, motion graphics or arch viz, theres something for you, including discounts on software, plugins, GPUs, workstations and 3D assets.Weve included hardware if its CG-related like monitors and graphics tablets along with resources like 3D models, characters and plants, and textures, HDRIs and photographic cutouts.To keep the list manageable, we arent covering training.At the start of the list, you can find sponsored offers, which may contain affiliate links. The rest of the offers are in date order, with deals available through local resellers at the end of the story.We have now finished updating this story regularly, but you can click here to jump to offers still available until the end of December 2024.Sponsored offersFrom November 29 to December 8, unlock a 30% discount on RizomUV, the industry-leading UV unwrapping software perfect for industries looking to enhance their workflow!Who: Rizom-LabWhat: RizomUV (Real Space and Virtual Spaces editions)When: 29 November 8 DecemberDiscount: 30% use code RIZOM-30 at checkoutSave money on RizomUVPre-Black Friday offers: Available earlier in NovemberWho: 3dtools.infoWhat: Selected products (packs of PBR materials, Cinema 4D plugins)When: Available in November 2024Discount: Up to 50%Save money on material packs and Cinema 4D plugins from 3dtools.infoWho: BproductionWhat: Population 2 (crowd animation add-on for Blender)When: Available in November 2024Discount: 30% use code NEWCROWD at 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(previously Hum3D)What: Selected products (3D models)When: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: Varies up to 80%Save money on 3D models from 3DModelsWho: 3DflowWhat: 3DF Zephyr, 3DF Zephyr LiteWhen: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: 149 for a perpetual license of 3DF Zephyr Lite or a 90-day license of 3DF ZephyrSave money on 3DF ZephyrWho: 3DTotalWhat: All products (includes anatomy figurines)When: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: 20%Save money on 3DTotal productsWho: ActionVFXWhat: Subscriptions to stock effects clip library (all credit packs and plans)When: Black Friday Until 2 DecemberDiscount: 30%Save money on ActionVFX stock effects clipsWho: AdobeWhat: Creative Cloud All Apps subscriptions (includes After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop)When: Until 29 November 8 DecemberDiscount: 50% (new annual subscriptions)Save money on new Creative Cloud All Apps subscriptionsWho: AdobeWhat: Creative Cloud Teams subscriptionsWhen: Until 29 November 8 DecemberDiscount: 50% (new All Apps subscriptions)Save money on 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models)When: Until 5 DecemberDiscount: 50%Save money on Evermotion assetsWho: FabWhat: Selected products (Unreal Engine add-ons and stock assets)When: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: Up to 70%Save money on assets from FabWho: FaceformWhat: Wrap, ZWrapWhen: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: 50%Save money on topology transfer tools Wrap and ZWrapWho: Figment (Henrik Bjerregaard Clausen)What: All products (animated water and shadow textures, sky images)When: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: 40% use code BLACKWEEK at checkoutSave money on caustics textures and water displacement maps from FigmentWho: FlippedNormalsWhat: Selected products (includes 3D models, materials and brushes)When: Still available on 2 December (Black Week)Discount: Up to 50%Save money on assets from FlippedNormalsWho: forest/digitalWhat: All products (cutout photographic trees)When: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: 30% use code -30BF at checkoutSave money on forest/digital cutout photographic treesWho: Friendly ShadeWhat: Subscriptions to 3D 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products (3D plants)When: Until 30 November Cyber MondayDiscount: 45%Save money on 3D plants from Globe PlantsWho: Guillaume StordeurWhat: Lazy Nezumi Pro (stroke stabilization software for 2D painting and 3D texturing apps)When: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: 50%Save money on Lazy Nezumi Pro stroke stabilisation softwareWho: HuionWhat: Selected products (pen displays, graphics tablets)When: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: Varies (10-20% on Kamvas Pro pen displays)Save money on Huion pen displays and graphics tabletsWho: HDRI-HubWhat: All products (HDRI skies, backplate photos, stock movies, textures)When: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: 50% use code BLACK at checkoutSave money on HDRI-Hub assetsWho: HPWhat: Selected products (includes ZBook and Z workstations)When: Black Friday Cyber MondayDiscount: VariesSave on HP ZBook and Z workstationsWho: InstaMaterialWhat: InstaMAT (Startup and Pro subscriptions)When: Until 2 DecemberDiscount: 50%Save money on subscriptions to the InstaMAT material authoring 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money on terrain design tool GaeaQuadspinner is also offering 30% off upgrades from Gaea 1 to Gaea 2.Who: ReallusionWhat: All software (includes iClone and Character Creator, plugins)When: Until 7 DecemberDiscount: 40%Save money on Character Creator and iCloneWho: RebusFarmWhat: Online renderingWhen: Until 27 November 2 DecemberDiscount: 50% get the same number of render credits purchased for freeSave money on online rendering at RebusFarmWho: RenderosityWhat: All products (Poser and DAZ Studio characters and assets)When: Until 30 November 4 DecemberDiscount: 50%Save money on Poser and DAZ Studio assets via RenderosityWho: RapidPipelineWhat: Online 3D model optimization serviceWhen: Until 8 DecemberDiscount: 25% use code RAPIDSALE24 at checkoutSave money on 3D model optimization service RapidPipelineWho: RenderpeopleWhat: All products (3D people)When: 29 November 2 DecemberDiscount: TBCSave money on 3D people from RenderpeopleWho: RE:Vision EffectsWhat: All products (includes VFX 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The business landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by artificial intelligence technologies that are reshaping how companies approach sales and customer relationships. As we navigate through 2024, AI has evolved from a futuristic concept to an indispensable business tool, offering unprecedented capabilities in lead generation, customer engagement, and sales optimization. This technological revolution is democratizing access to sophisticated sales tools, allowing businesses of all sizes to compete effectively in the global marketplace. From predictive analytics to conversational AI, these tools are not just automating routine tasks but are providing deep insights into customer behavior, enabling personalized engagement at scale, and dramatically improving conversion rates.HubSpot Sales HubHubSpot Sales Hub is a powerful CRM and sales automation platform developed by HubSpot, a leader in inbound marketing and sales solutions. It helps businesses automate email sequences, track customer interactions, and gain insights into sales performance. This platform enables companies like Shopify to optimize their outreach and engagement by integrating seamlessly with other HubSpot tools. While its intuitive interface and robust analytics are significant advantages, the pricing can be a barrier for smaller businesses.AdCreative AIAdCreative.ai is an AI-powered platform that transforms your ad creation process. Generate high-converting, engaging ad visuals and copy in seconds. Boost your sales and marketing ROI with data-driven designs tailored to your audience, perfect for any campaign or platform.Salesforce EinsteinSalesforce Einstein is a machine learning platform that integrates with Salesforce to provide predictive analytics and automation capabilities. It analyzes customer data to generate actionable insights, allowing businesses to create highly personalized marketing campaigns. Companies like Adidas use it to better segment their customer base and drive conversions. Its integration with Salesforces ecosystem is a major strength, though the platform requires substantial setup and training to unlock its full potential.DriftDrift is an AI-powered conversational marketing tool that enables real-time engagement with website visitors through chatbots. Launched in 2015, Drift helps businesses automate customer interactions and qualify leads effectively. Companies like Slack leverage Drift to enhance customer support and streamline lead conversion processes. Its strengths lie in real-time engagement and lead qualification, though the limited functionality in smaller pricing plans can be a downside for growing companies.Gong.ioGong.io is a cutting-edge conversation analytics platform founded in 2015. It provides detailed insights into sales calls, enabling businesses to identify strategies that drive success. By analyzing sales conversations, Gong.io empowers companies like LinkedIn Sales Solutions to enhance team performance and customer engagement. Its ability to deliver in-depth analytics is a key strength, but it performs best in data-rich environments, which might be a limitation for smaller teams.Grammarly BusinessGrammarly Business is an AI-powered writing assistant that helps businesses improve communication quality. Since its launch in 2009, it has become indispensable for crafting compelling emails and content. Freelancers and corporations like Cisco use Grammarly to maintain professionalism in their correspondence. The platforms real-time editing and tone adjustments make it highly effective, but customization options for advanced AI suggestions remain limited.ZoomInfoZoomInfo is a B2B intelligence platform established in 2000, offering a vast database for lead generation. It helps businesses identify high-value prospects and provides accurate contact information. Companies like Microsoft use ZoomInfo to refine their targeted outreach strategies. The platforms extensive database and search filters are significant strengths, but data accuracy can vary by region, which is a notable limitation.CrystalCrystal is an AI-driven tool founded in 2015 that enhances interpersonal communication by analyzing personality traits. It helps businesses tailor sales pitches and messages to individual customers. Sales teams at IBM use Crystal to create more personalized communication strategies. Its unique personality insights make it a valuable asset, though its effectiveness is heavily reliant on the availability of sufficient data.ClariClari specializes in revenue operations and forecasting, providing businesses with a comprehensive view of their sales pipeline. By tracking key metrics, Clari enables companies like Okta to forecast revenue more accurately and identify potential risks. Its ability to provide end-to-end visibility into sales pipelines is a significant strength, though its high learning curve can pose challenges for new users.InsideSales (XANT)XANT offers AI-driven sales acceleration solutions that recommend optimal communication times and channels. Used by companies like HP, XANT enhances sales productivity by prioritizing high-value leads and optimizing team workflows. Its actionable engagement recommendations are a standout feature, though the platforms reliance on online connectivity can be limiting in certain scenarios.Zoho CRMZoho CRM is a sales management tool developed by Zoho Corporation, designed primarily for small to medium-sized businesses. It automates follow-ups, monitors sales performance, and provides valuable insights. Startups like Freshworks rely on Zoho CRM for efficient customer management. Its affordability and scalability make it a strong choice for growing businesses, but it may lack advanced features required by large enterprises.Chorus.aiChorus.ai is a conversation intelligence platform that helps businesses analyze customer calls for trends and insights. By identifying successful communication strategies, Chorus.ai enables companies like Zoom to enhance their sales training and performance. The platforms detailed insights and trend analysis are major strengths, though it requires integration with other tools to maximize its utility.ConversicaConversica is an AI-driven conversation platform designed for lead nurturing. It automates follow-ups and engages potential leads, enabling companies like Oracle to improve their customer engagement efforts. Conversicas ability to maintain consistent and personalized interactions is a key strength, but customization options may be limited for businesses with unique requirements.People.aiPeople.ai is a revenue intelligence platform that tracks sales activities to optimize team performance. By integrating seamlessly with existing CRMs, it provides actionable insights into team productivity. Cisco uses People.ai to enable their sales teams and achieve better results. While its CRM integration capabilities are a strength, the platforms initial setup can be complex and time-consuming.SEMrushSEMrush is a comprehensive digital marketing platform that provides insights into SEO and content marketing. By helping businesses improve website visibility, SEMrush drives traffic and increases conversions. Companies like eBay use SEMrush for competitive analysis and keyword research. Its powerful suite of SEO tools is a strength, but the platform requires expertise to be used effectively.LeadfeederLeadfeeder specializes in identifying companies visiting your website, providing actionable data to convert visitors into leads. B2B firms like SAP use Leadfeeder to understand their audience and enhance targeting strategies. The platforms real-time tracking capabilities are highly beneficial, but its utility is limited to website interactions, which can restrict its overall scope.Einstein Analytics (Tableau CRM)Einstein Analytics is Salesforces advanced business intelligence tool. It provides visual dashboards and predictive analytics to help companies like Coca-Cola track sales performance. Its data visualization capabilities are a major strength, though its high licensing cost can make it inaccessible for smaller businesses.OutreachOutreach is a sales engagement platform that automates multi-channel outreach campaigns. Founded in 2014, Outreach is used by companies like Zendesk to manage customer interactions and improve efficiency. Its scalability and engagement features are noteworthy, though the platform can be expensive for small businesses.Pega Sales AutomationPega offers a robust sales automation platform that streamlines workflows and reduces manual tasks. It is commonly used by banking firms to integrate CRM systems and improve operational efficiency. The platforms customizable workflows are a strength, but it requires technical expertise for proper implementation.Canva ProCanva is a versatile visual design tool founded in 2013. It enables businesses to create compelling marketing materials without needing graphic design expertise. Startups use Canva to design promotional content quickly and efficiently. Its user-friendly interface and broad functionality are strengths, though it lacks advanced features for professional designers.Marketo EngageMarketo is a marketing automation platform acquired by Adobe in 2018. It manages campaigns, tracks ROI, and enhances customer acquisition efforts. Companies like HubSpot use Marketo to execute large-scale marketing campaigns. Its robust analytics are a strength, but the platforms cost can be prohibitive for smaller businesses.ChatGPTChatGPT is a conversational AI developed by OpenAI. It automates FAQs, customer support, and personalized interactions. Businesses like Shopify integrate ChatGPT into their platforms to provide efficient and engaging customer experiences. Its versatility and conversational capabilities are strengths, though it may struggle with complex queries requiring deep contextual understanding.MentionMention is a social media monitoring tool that helps businesses track brand mentions and monitor their online reputation. Companies like Coca-Cola use Mention to gain real-time insights into customer sentiment. Its real-time monitoring capabilities are beneficial, but it offers limited access to historical data.LatticeLattice is a performance management platform that focuses on employee productivity and engagement. It tracks key metrics and sets actionable goals, enabling companies like Salesforce to improve team performance. Its employee-focused insights are a strength, but the platform is primarily designed for internal use, which may limit its direct impact on sales.VidyardVidyard is a video marketing tool that enables businesses to create personalized video messages for prospects. Companies like Lenovo use Vidyard to engage clients with tailored video content. Its ability to drive high engagement rates is a significant strength, though the platform can be bandwidth-intensive, which may pose challenges for some users.ConclusionAI tools have become indispensable for businesses aiming to enhance sales processes and customer engagement. From predictive analytics to conversational AI, each tool offers unique benefits that cater to specific business needs. By integrating these tools, businesses can automate mundane tasks, gain deeper insights, and deliver personalized experiences to their customers. Pragati Jhunjhunwala+ postsPragati Jhunjhunwala is a consulting intern at MarktechPost. She is currently pursuing her B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kharagpur. She is a tech enthusiast and has a keen interest in the scope of software and data science applications. She is always reading about the developments in different field of AI and ML. [Download] Evaluation of Large Language Model Vulnerabilities Report (Promoted)

Yes, yes, its better to give than to receive, but in these few, special cases, receiving wins out. Thats because the below are a different class of givers theyre fictional for a start, some of them have magical powers, and at least one of them is a bear.These are the movie or TV characters we hope would pick our names out of the hat in the annual Secret Santa draw because we imagine that their choice of gift would suit us down to the ground. Maybe theyre extra thoughtful, or extra loaded, or extra in tune with our personal take on the world. Either way, theyre our picks. Let us know who youd nominate below.Leslie Knope from Parks and RecreationBecause Im an asshole, my initial thought here was to simply identify the richest fictional character I could find and then request them as my Secret Santa. But not only does that betray the spirit of Christmas (and most Secret Santa gift exchanges strict spending limit), its also hard to see the likes of Bruce Wayne or Scrooge McDuck giving a stranger $1 billion. So instead, I retreated to the same place I often do: the warming glow of TV sitcoms. Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) of Parks and Recreation would be my ideal Secret Santa. The Pawnee, Indiana parks director is generous, thoughtful, and has an established history of finding the right gifts.One of my favorite Parks and Rec moments follows the surly Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) as he spends his birthday dreading what kind of extravagant party Leslie will throw for him. Instead of balloons and a Mariachi band, however, Leslie gets Ron a rare steak, some choice Scotch, a DVD copy of The Bridge on the River Kwai, and a private room for him to enjoy some solitude. Yeah I did that for Ann, Leslie says of the big birthday bash Ron was expecting. Why would I throw Ron Swanson an Ann Perkins party? I would love to see what an Alec Bojalad gift from Leslie Knope would look like. Honestly probably pretty close to Ron Swansons. Alec BojaladChandler and Joey from FriendsI am notoriously Grinch-like when it comes to Christmas I do not enjoy it, find it stressful and any way to minimise fuss is a win for me. Sorry, not sorry. So I dont want someone thoughtful and brilliant at gift-giving to get me, its just going to lead to guilt and anxiety and I wouldnt appreciate it. Instead I would like Chandler and Joey from Friends to pick me, and for them to have to shop when they have absolutely zero time. I am of course referring to the episode of the show when they go with Phoebe to potentially meet her Dad. Its a big deal to her, she needs the support and they are good pals and wait with her. This means they dont really have time to shop for the gang so have to purchase gifts from a gas station. Phoebe gets loo seat covers, Rachel gets windscreen wiper blades and new car smell, Monica gets condoms and Ross gets two cans of fizzy drink. I feel like I should get you another sweater, says Ross. Shut up Ross. Add to the fact that Joey is almost always skint, while Ross and Chandler (and sometimes Monica) have cash, and I just feel like something cheap, crap and funny from a petrol station, so that they can give the far great gift of being there for a mate, is the Christmas spirit I can get on board with. Rosie FletcherPaddington BearWho is the man that would risk his neck for his brother man? Whos the cat that wont cop out when theres danger all about? Not Shaft. Well, yes Shaft, but also Paddington Bear. Can you dig it?Paddington Bear literally goes to prison in pursuit of the perfect gift: the popping book of London sights he saves up to buy for his Aunt Lucys 100th birthday before hes cruelly framed for its theft in Paddington 2 (the Nic Cage and Pedro Pascal-approved greatest movie ever). Who would take the task of Secret Santa-ing more seriously than him? Given a tenner by Mrs Brown to go out and get me something delightful, you just know that Paddington would come up trumps. A gift from him would be thoughtful, quirky, and quite possibly teach me a valuable lesson about opening your heart to strangers and being kind exactly the kind of reminder I need around Christmastime, when Im usually fantasising about pushing dawdling walkers into traffic and Googling How to Get Yourself Sectioned just for the promise of some alone time. Louisa MellorBatman from BatmanOkay, I know what youre thinking. Is there anyone less jolly, less suited to gift-giving that Batman? The answer is YES! For all of his brooding and grouchiness, Batman is a big softy at heart, which is partly why he keeps getting put in the middle of Christmas stories. Heck, I wrote a whole article about it last year.Bruce Waynes inner child still lives within Batman and wants nothing more than to make sure others have the happiness denied to him. So even if Batman sneers under that cowl, his detective mind will be working to determine the best possible gift. And because hes super-rich, I know that he can afford it. It might even come with a cool Bat-logo slapped on the side, because whos better at marketing than the Dark Knight? Joe GeorgeCaleb Widogast from Critical RoleWhen we first meet Caleb Widogast (Liam OBrien) in the Mighty Nein campaign of Critical Role, he is somewhat selfish, keeping to himself and stuck in survival mode after escaping his abusive mentor Trent Ikathon. It takes a lot for him to open up to his teammates and let them in. However, later on in the campaign we see that despite his rough, jaded exterior, he really does care for the rest of the Mighty Nein. In Dungeons & Dragons there is a spell called Mordenkainens Magnificent Mansion that allows the caster to conjure a dwelling of their own design within a pocket dimension for 24 hours. When Caleb uses this spell for the first time to give his friends a place to rest and recover from their adventures, its clear that he has spent time getting to know his companions. Caleb goes on to describe in great detail how each of his friends rooms in this space were crafted specifically with their needs and interests in mind, which is something you definitely want from a Secret Santa. A great Secret Santa is the kind of person who notices that a specific flower reminds you of home or that the smell of fresh baked cookies brings you comfort, even if its someone you wouldnt expect to have remembered those things. He may not always show his love in conventional ways, but Caleb is clearly the kind of friend who listens and pays attention, and most importantly cares. His gift may not necessarily be something you would expect, but you know that it comes from the heart. Brynna ArensGaladriel from The Fellowship of the RingNow theres a hostess. Galadriel didnt get any prior notice that a party of nine were dropping in on her woodland realm of Lothlrien, and yet each of them went away fed, watered, rested and with a very snazzy souvenir. Fancy daggers for Merry and Pippin, some magic rope for Samwise, a little bottle of what looks like Revlons classic 1990s scent Fire and Ice for Frodo, but which actually turns out to be the light of a literal star Add to that the cloaks, brooches and lembas bread. Galadriel has her shit together. Imagine how that elf would handle being somebodys Secret Santa. Shed probably give me the one ring to rule them all, which, at Christmastime, would come in extremely handy invisibility for shoplifting the last bag of Parsnips from Tesco and popping out to the shed for a drop of Baileys and a breather. Lush.Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!Jack Donagy from 30 RockI know what youre thinking: here is another person picking a rich sugar daddy to spread some of that holiday sugar. And well yeah! Thats part of it anyway! Okay, so Jack Donagy is another unbelievably charitable and affluent fictional character who spent seven years worrying about the professional, personal, and mental health of an employee like Liz Lemonall while wearing the hell out of his Brooks Brothers suits and gravely baritone.But it is also 30 Rock canon that he is the ultimate Secret Santa gift-giver. As relayed by his blindly loyal disciple/executive assistant, Jonathan, Mr. Donagy is the best gift-giver in the world. I tried once. I bought him a $95 bottle of olive oil. In return, he got my sister out of a North Korean jail! Youll never match him! No, I wont. But Ill take whatever expensive flight of fancy he wants to share. You know because of the season. David Crow

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer?Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections and Strands puzzles.Today's New York Times Christas EveWordleanswer is a fun word, and everyone playing likely knows the word and its meaning. But it could be tricky to guess, due to being heavy on vowels in unexpected places. If you need hints and answers, read on. Today's Wordle hints Before we show you today'sWordleanswer, we'll give you some hints. If you don't want a spoiler, look away now.Wordle hint No. 1: RepeatsToday's Wordle answer has one repeated letter.Wordle hint No. 2: VowelsThere are two different vowels in today's Wordle answer, but one of them is repeated, so you'll see three vowels total.Wordle hint No. 3: Start letter.Today's Wordle answer starts with the letter E.Wordle hint No. 4: BirdToday's Wordle answer refers to a bird.Wordle hint No. 5: MeaningToday's Wordle answer is often viewed as a symbol of America.TODAY'S WORDLE ANSWERToday's Wordle answer is EAGLE.Yesterday's Wordle answerYesterday's Wordle answer, Dec. 23, No. 1283, was SAUNA.Recent Wordle answersDec. 19, No. 1279: STRAYDec. 20, No. 1280: FLASHDec. 21, No. 1281: BLADEDec. 22, No. 1282: BRAWN

Looking for the most recentregular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Connections: Sports Editionwas a fun one today. But oof, that blue category. For a fan of a team that's never won the Super Bowl (Skol, Vikings!), I felt that description. The other categories were fun, and I took them less personally. (Though I didn't know the real meaning of "Knickerbocker.") Read on for hints and answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle.Read more: NYT Has a Connections Game for Sports Fans. I Tried ItHints for today's Connections: Sports Edition groupsHere are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest, yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.Yellow group hint: Bills and coins.Green group hint: A classic baseball pitch.Blue group hint: The Vikings are another one.Purple group hint:Teams with names describing natives.Answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition groupsYellow group: Money.Green group: Fastball.Blue group: Teams without a Super Bowl win.Purple group:Teams whose nicknames are demonyms.Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English WordsWhat are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers?Today's puzzle had a few images, so here's the puzzle grid. How the Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 24, 2024, looked before being played. NYT/Screenshot by CNET The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 24, 2024. NYT/Screenshot by CNETThe yellow words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is money. The four answers are bank, bread, coin and dough.The green words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is fastball. The four answers are cheese, gas, heat and hummer.The blue words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is teams without a Super Bowl win. The four answers are Jaguars, Lions, Panthers and Titans.The purple words in today's ConnectionsThe theme is teams whose nicknames are demonyms. The four answers are Canadiens, Hoosiers, Knicks and Texans.

People with chronic kidney disease, or those at risk of heart failure, are greatly affected by potassium imbalances in the body. These can even be life-threatening. While wearable glucose monitors are now commonplace and have transformed the lives of diabetes patients, potassium monitoring is in its infancy as its hard to do. Now, startups are emerging to address the problem.Proton Intelligence is a Canada-based startup developing a continuous potassium monitoring product. Its now closed a $6.95 million Seed financing round led by SOSV in the Bay Area. Clinical trials are underway for the product, which is due to launch in 2025.Proton is developing a small device that would be inserted just below the skin in order to monitor potassium levels. This would connect with a smartphone app so that patients can monitor their potassium levels and get notifications if their levels move out of a safe range, based on lifestyle choices, like diet, or medication.A clinician dashboard will provide a view of a patients potassium trends, and care teams will be able to use the data to fine-tune therapies. In-clinic potassium testing would be drastically reduced, saving a lot of time and costs.The company was co-founded by CEO Sahan Ranamukhaarachchi (based in Vancouver, Canada) and CSO Victor Cadarso (based in Melbourne).The two founded the startup after both working on wearable biosensors as researchers in Switzerland 10 years ago. Ranamukhaarachchi went on to found a skin-based drug delivery start-up (Microdermics), while Cadarso became a professor in micro and nanosensors at Monash University in Melbourne. Proton, therefore, has a commercial-focused HQ in Canada and a wholly-owned R&D-focused subsidiary in Melbourne, Australia.Ranamukhaarachchi told TechCrunch the team did over 100 in-depth interviews with care teams to research their product: These highlighted the devastating consequences of flying blind when managing potassium levels, because delays in monitoring often lead to preventable hospitalizations, stopping therapies, or even sudden cardiac death, he said.He described how patients have talked about a constant fear of potassium imbalances, questioning if eating a single banana or missing a blood test could affect their health or even put their lives at risk.The problem is clearly very real. Some 10% of the population worldwide is affected by chronic kidney disease, and millions die each year because they do not have access to affordable treatment.Proton competes with a number of other emerging firms in the sector.AliveCor estimates potassium levels indirectly by detecting cardiac activity (its raised $154.3 million to date). Alio (raised $46M) does potassium monitoring in dialysis patients. Renalyse out of Spain measures potassium via finger-prick blood samples (raised) 1 million. There are of course, several others. That said, Protons founders claim that its solution will be more scalable: No other technology currently offers this level of usability, accuracy, and clinical impact, said Ranamukhaarachchi.In a statement, Mohan S. lyer, General Partner at SOSV, said: We are proud to be the first institutional investor in Proton Intelligence and we are excited to continue to support them as they move into clinical validation.Also investing in this Seed round is We Venture Capital, Tenmile, LongeVC, 15th Rock, Exor, and Trampoline Venture Partners.

Lux, which makes the iPhone camera app Halide, published a roadmap on Monday detailing the apps next version, called Halide Mark III, to be released sometime next year.The company said Halide Mark III will ship with two new features: Color Grades, and its own take on HDR (High Dynamic Range) photos. The company plans to include color grades or filters that will make images look like theyre taken using film cameras. It already has a similar feature in its video app, Kino. The app will also get a redesign to integrate the new features in the UI. Notably, Lux released Halide Mark II in 2020. Over the past few years, Lux has developed its own algorithms for different features on Halide, such assuper-resolution for macro shots,anda no-process modethat doesnt subject pictures to post-processing as much as possible.The company has also started a Discord server for the community, where it will post the Testflight link to try Halide Mark III in early access before its released.