UFC CEO Dana White(Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesAfter UFC Tampa on December 14, UFC President Dana White told Manel Kape he wasnt getting a title shot, but he would get what he wanted. It seems we now know what White was referring to during the final post-event presser of 2024.According to multiple reports, Kape is headed for a No. 1 contenders match with current top-ranked flyweight Brandon Royval. Reports say the fight is scheduled for March 1 at the UFC Apex.It will likely be the main event unless the reports are proven false.This fight looks spectacular on paper.Kape is coming off a masterful performance in his last fight. At UFC Tampa, Kape shook off three low blows from Bruno Silva before securing a third-round TKO. Immediately after getting the finish, Kape went over to White, who was sitting Octagon side, and pleaded for a title shot.White told him they would have a discussion. It appears that discussion has happened, and the result is a No. 1 contenders fight with Royval.Royval solidified his spot as the No. 1 contender with a win over Tatsuro Taira in a thrilling main event in October. With a win over Royval, Taira would have likely locked down a shot at champion Alexandre Pantoja.MORE FOR YOUHowever, Royval turned him away, which made room for Japanese newcomer Kai Asakura to challenge Pantoja for the title. Pantoja made it look easy against Asakura.The champion successfully defended his title in the main event of UFC 310 in Las Vegas on December 7. After the fight, Pantoja tried to lure former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson out of retirement with a callout.That overture was shot down as Johnson quickly responded on social media, saying he was happily retired from MMA. Pantoja has run roughshod through the current crop of flyweight contenders.Hes beaten Royval twice and No. 2 contender Brandon Moreno three times. No. 3 Amir Albazi was just dismantled by Moreno in November. Pantoja has also beaten No. 4 Kai Kara France, though it happened on The Ultimate Fighter back in 2016.Because of Pantojas dominance, the UFC has had to dig deeper into the rankings to find title challengers. Pantoja has even defeated Kape. The two met in 2021 in Kapes UFC debut.However, Kapes only loss since 2021 came against Mohammed Mokaev, the undefeated flyweight the UFC sent packing in July because of his poor relationship with his fellow fighters and the UFCs brass.Were it not for his exit, Mokaev would have probably already received a title shot. He would have definitely deserved a shot before Asakura. As it is, the next title challenger will be either Kara France, No. 8 Asu Almabayev, or the winner of Kape-Royval.Stay tuned.Here is a look at the fights rumored to be a part of the March 1 UFC Fight Night event.Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape - FlyweightMontana De La Rosa vs. Luana Carolina - FlyweightLucas Almeida vs. Danny Silva - FeatherweightWilliam Gomis vs. Hyder Amil - FeatherweightDanny Barlow vs. Sam Patterson - WelterweightCody Brundage vs. Julian Marquez - MiddleweightWhen more information on this event and others goes official, Ill have it covered.

Scheldehof Residence / Max DudlerSave this picture! Max DudlerResidentialAntwerp, BelgiumArchitects: Max DudlerAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:63500 mPhotographsPhotographs:Max DudlerMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. On the banks of the Scheldt River, west of Antwerp's historic old town, the new urban district Nieuw Zuid is taking shape. Commissioned by Triple Living, Max Dudler, in collaboration with partner firm Jaspers Eyers Architects, has completed the residential project Scheldehof."Save this picture!The ensemble, designed by Max Dudler, harmoniously groups two buildings around a central green square that opens towards the Scheldt. The architecture takes up the motif of the staircase and realizes it in multiple dimensions. The two low-rise sections feature terraced, landscaped steps descending towards the square, evoking the image of hanging gardens and forming an amphitheater-like space facing the river. The vertical structure rises within the district, with the stepped design of the 80-meter tower creating an iconic inverted staircase silhouette.Save this picture!The faade elements made of Dietfurt limestone wrap the buildings in the form of a unifying grid. This bright, open framework integrates the outdoor spaces of the apartments. Each of the 300 apartments includes a loggia, balcony, or winter garden. The mixed-use concept is enriched by 2,300 m of office space and ground-floor shops and restaurants.Save this picture!Located in the center of the new district, the project has a somewhat more public character: The buildings of the small ensemble are arranged in a semi-open block interwoven with paths and plazas. The layout reflects its riverside position, with the Scheldt serving as the key reference point for both the district and Antwerp as a whole. The Scheldt connects all the key parts of the city, and its riverside boulevard is lined with Antwerp's most iconic buildings, like pearls on a string.Save this picture!Save this picture!The striking vertical structure integrates harmoniously into the district's height profile. At the same time, the cascading design of the tower creates a symbolic gesture pointing into the distance, marking the city's expansion within its overall urban fabric.Save this picture!The masterplan for the riverside site was developed by Studio Secchi-Vigan in collaboration with landscape architect BAS Smets. Other sections of the district are being developed by renowned architects such as Shigeru Ban, David Chipperfield Architects, Peter Zumthor, Robbrecht en Daem Architecten, and Vincent Van Duysen. The project was honored with the 2024 European Property Award for Mixed Use Architecture for Belgium.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Antwerp, BelgiumLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeMax DudlerOfficePublished on December 22, 2024Cite: "Scheldehof Residence / Max Dudler" 22 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024958/scheldehof-residence-max-dudler&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Fisch has quite a few rare fish, catching which is a real challenge. But they can't compare with the Event Catch added to the game during Fischmas 2024. So, in this guide, we will tell you how to catch the elusive Northstar Serpent in Fisch.

As part of the live-service format of Overwatch 2, every new Competitive Season that comes and goes tends to feature one crossover collaboration event with another popular franchise from other games, anime, and more. These in-game events feature a number of cosmetics for Overwatch heroes and villains, putting their spin on costumes of characters from each franchise, as well as profile decorations, player customization items, event challenges, and more.

Many players agree that Blasphemous 2 managed to improve on many of the flaws of its predecessor while also implementing new great aspects of its own. Not only does the sequel have more weapons for players to take advantage of and upgrade significantly, but it also introduces new bosses, challenges, and ingenious ways of exploring the world.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.A friend of mine used to say that the first question we ask when were introduced to a new piece of technology is, How can I use this to have sex? To that end, heres how to use a Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest 3S, Apple Vision Pro, PSVR, Vive, or other VR headset to have sex...or watch virtual porn, anyway.(If you're wondering what else you can do with your Quest 3 or 3S, here's a guide to the must-have apps for both.)How to watch VR Porn with a Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest 3S or other VR headset Its almost comically easy to have an entry-level VR porn experience in virtual reality with any headset that isn't manufactured by Apple. (More on that below.)Entry level porn VR porn viewing, step-by-stepLock the door.Put on your headset.Click on your web-browser-of-choiceNavigate to a site that hosts VR porn. Free video megasites like Youporn have a VR section, or just use Google to search something out. Clicking on a video should launch you into VRbut "should" is doing a lot of work. These are random files hosted on janky free porn sites, so don't be surprised if you need to do a little trial-and-error to find one that works right. Thats all you need to know to get a taste of the VR porn thing, but because of the massive file sizes of VR video, streaming is likely to be choppy, and free movies are usually not in the highest resolutionagain, janky but free. To get a better experience, youre going to have to (gasp) pay to watch it.Suggested headsets for VR porn-viewing:Valve Index VR Full KitMeta Quest 2Meta Quest 3HTC Vive Pro 2How to watch VR porn with a Meta Quest 3 and 3SThe above instructions for streaming "regular" VR porn work on Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets, but the "3 series" has front-facing pass-through camera arrays that add a new wrinkle to "adult content": augmented reality. Getting your pass-through-porn on can be fairly complicated, so here's a separate post that goes into detail about how to get augmented reality porn to work on your Meta Quest 3 and 3S.How to watch Porn with an Apple Vision ProApple's Vision Pro can stream, download, and play normal videos (both adult and "mainstream") on gigantic virtual reality screens easily through its web browser, but immersive, 3D videos produced specifically for virtual or augmented reality will not work on your Apple Vision Pro's browser. Part of the issue is that WebXR, the programming interface for accessing augmented reality and virtual reality devices, is not automatically enabled in the Vision Pro's browser. Not having WebXR enabled means no VR porn, but it also means you won't have access to a slew of non-adult VR and AR content like web-based games, tours, productivity apps, etc. Here's how to turn WebXR on:Open Settings.Select Apps.Select Safari.Scroll to the bottom of the window and select Advanced.Scroll to the bottom of the window and select Feature Flags.Under Experimental XR Features, enable WebXR Device API and WebXR Hand Input Module.Under WebKit Feature Flags, enable WebXR Augmented Reality Module and WebXR GamePads Module.Exit Settings.Open Safari, or if it's already open, refresh a WebXR-enabled page to check it is working.But even with WebXR enabled, you still can't launch full VR porn videos on an Apple Vision Proyet. I spoke to Alex Novac, of VR Porn site SexLikeReal, and he said, "a lot has been done on our end to make things work with AVP. It's a great tool for videos. Will be making a huge update soon."Advanced VR porn viewingPick a VR website. Because VR porn is relatively new, more costly to produce, and has a smaller audience than normal adult videos, there arent an overwhelming number of sites dedicated to it. Most of them have sample videos to view, and some provide single-day access for very cheap so you can see if you dig it. Check out this list of the most well-known producers, and make a choice. Did you lock the door?Open the browser, navigate to your newly chosen site and enter your credit card digits. Membership fees vary from site to site, but expect a range of $20 to $30 a month. From here, you can stream full-length videos at very high quality, but the streaming might still be choppy. If soDownload and save video to your device These videos can be over 10 gigs, so it might take a little bit. Play the videoMajor VR headsets come with great video browsers, but if you want advanced features, download Skybox for 10 bucks. That way you can save video to your PC and stream from your computer easily. Get the right player: Some adult VR sites are configured to work best with specific browsers or video players, and you should be directed as to what to install. If you want to get really advanced, you can delve into the world of (link is NSFW) virtual reality sex toys. These are devices designed to vibrate and oscillated in sync with videos. I have no idea how well these work and I'm not super anxious to find out. Is virtual reality porn any good?Now that you know how to view porn in virtual reality, you have to ask yourself if you should. Virtual realitys you are there immersion provides an experience that is markedly different from traditional porn, but its not necessarily better. Like all things of this nature, it comes down to personal taste. I checked out a little bit of the stuff (for research purposes only, of course), and, without going into too much detail, here are the pros and cons:Locked-in perspective: The idea of putting the viewer right up in the action means the camera is locked to your perspective. If you like that kind of thing, its gravy for you, but if you dont well, you gave it a shot.The performance: The camera/you feel very close to the performers in VR porn videos and the illusion is fairly convincing, but actually selling that kind of intimacy requires acting talent. Its a different kind of performing than film or stage altogether, and, at the risk of being negative, many pornographic performers dont have the chops to really pull it off, so it can just feel weird, and not sexy-weird. Again, your mileage may vary.Limited content: Because it is more expensive and more difficult to shoot VR video, and there is a smaller audience, it seems like almost all VR porn is geared toward a mainstream porn audience. If you share the tastes of the majority of porn viewers, youll be happy. If youre into something more esoteric, you might find it difficult or impossible to find what you like, at least until more pervs join the virtual world.Gender-bending: Most virtual reality porn is designed for heterosexual men, but not all of it. There is VR porn from the point of view of queer people, which provides maybe the most unique possibility of VR porn: putting yourself in the skin of someone else. Looking down at yourself and seeing a different body (one that doesnt skip ab day) is strange enough, but looking down and seeing a differently gendered body is positively freaky in the best possible way. I can only assume this will lead to a new age of empathy and the end of sexism and homophobia. For couples? Realistically, most porn is going to be consumed solo, but some couples are strapping on headsets (and maybe other devices) and incorporating the virtual into their shared real sex lives. I think a real experience while wearing a headset would be a little ridiculous, but maybe I'm just old-fashioned.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Blenders are a staple appliance for all kinds of cooks, and if you're one of them then heres an upgrade you should consider. In my 12+ years as a professional chef, most of the time I would tell folks to consider a good food processor instead of a blender. That is, until I tested the Vitamix Ascent X5. After some rigorous food testing of this Vitamixs features, I must say, Im pretty damn impressed.The Vitamix Ascent X5Vitamix is a well-established name in the blender world, so it didnt surprise me that the newest line of their brand would be a force to reckon with. There are four models in the Ascent X series, the X2, X3, X4, and X5, ranging in price from $550 to $750. These arent budget models, thats for sure. Keep in mind that good blenders from lower-priced brands are still $200 or more. Vitamix Ascent X5 $649.95 at Vitamix $749.95 Save $100.00 Shop Now Shop Now $649.95 at Vitamix $749.95 Save $100.00 This blender has 10 preset programs, including for smoothies, dips, nut butters, and hot soup. It also comes with a tamper (more useful than I imagined), and the digital touch display is backlit and easy to navigate. The display is easy to use and the presets help make recipes even easier. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann This particular unit comes with a 10-year warranty. Not only is it reassuring to know you can get help if you need it, but also that the company fully expects this appliance to last at least a decade. You can think of the expense as $75 per year of use.Even still, I wanted to know if the performance was worth the price tag. So I put the machine through tests that many blenders fail at.Testing the Vitamix Ascent X5Even the crummiest blender can make a smoothie, so I skipped over that and instead set up a series of three trials: bean dip, nut butter, and hot soup. These recipes have sticky ingredients that most blenders cant fully run down, let alone make into a smooth paste. The soup might seem easy, but the special task here is that Vitamix claims you can make and heat the soup right in the blender. Apparently the friction of the blade will get hot enough to heat an entire batch of soup in about seven minutes.The bean dip testI decided this was a good time to make my favorite kalamata and white bean dip, so I gathered the ingredients and chucked them in. I normally make this dish in my food processor. Since beans are sticky, if I make this (or any other bean dip) in a blender some beans get smashed just above the blade, leaving the bottom beans to over-pure and the top beans to barely get crushed. It becomes an annoying process of stopping the machine and pushing beans down multiple times. Mid-blend, as the Vitamix finishes the preset dip cycle. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Not with the Vitamix Ascent X5, however. I navigated to the dip preset with the rotating knob and pressed start. The machine used two different preset speeds to absolutely devour the ingredients. In less than three minutes I had the smoothest kalamata bean dip ever. The only thing I missed from my food processor was pulsing in a few olives, so I chopped them up with a knife instead and mixed them into the dip at the end.The hot soup testFor this test, I decided to make a simple tomato soup. I knew at this point that the soup would be smooth, so I basically wanted to see if the heating feature was all lip service.Well: I was floored. Stunned. Slightly intimidated. This machine did exactly as promised and made me perfectly hot soup.I roasted tomatoes in the oven and added them, seeds and all, to the blender. I dropped in a few roasted garlic cloves, tomato paste, chicken broth and seasonings, navigated to the hot soup icon on the touch screen and pressed play. Most of the other features do their business in three minutes or so, but the hot soup feature carries on for seven. I initially noticed the color of the mixture was pale pink, which you can make out in the picture. After a couple minutes, I didnt see much change so I left the room to check back in a bit. A minute or so after blending began. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Once I returned with a couple minutes left in the program, there was a markedly different color and steam collecting at the top. The machine was really heating the soup to the point where the ingredients were cooking, to what I now know was a near simmer. Toward the end of the soup cycle, the soup had become bright orange-red. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann After it finished, I tested the temperature: 180F. The soup was as good as if I had simmered it for 20 minutes on the stove, and a texture silkier than my immersion blender could have ever managed. (Keep in mind that it doesnt get hotter than that so youd want to add pre-cooked vegetables to the blender.)The nut butter test I would never ever ever tell anyone to make nut butter in a blender. Youll burn out your motor, end up with an inconsistent texture, or get tired of waiting because it can take 20 minutes of constant blending. Even in a food processor, which is much more equipped for making nut butters, youll be waiting for some time.I settled on making cashew butter this time because the cashews in the bulk bin of my corner store were especially handsome. Nut butters are nothing as far as ingredients go. I dry roasted the cashews for about seven minutes in the oven, cooled them, and added them to the blender. I found the cute nut butter icon and let er rip. This is when the tamper comes in. I was too enthralled by the machines power on the first run, so I started tamping too late, but on the second spin I was smashing and pressing the nut butter the whole time with great success. You must tamp! The Vitamix also has a tamping notification feature in case you need a reminder. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Within four minutes I had top-quality cashew butter from my blender. (The preset is for two minutes, so if you tamp right away youll be faster than me.) It was faster than opening a store-bought jar and stirring in the separated oil with a knife and cleaning up the resulting oily mess.Is the Vitamix Ascent X5 a good blender?This is the best blender Ive ever usedno contest. One thing that I didnt love, however, is that it's also loud AF. My cats hated it, my fiance grumped at me, I considered ear plugs during the soup cycle. Still, this blender absolutely crushes any challenge you throw at it. Ive never had smoother soups or dips from an appliance. I can actually understand now how and why folks make baby food with this particular brand of blender. Its fast and uncompromising in its velvety results. Making a hollandaise or mayonnaise in this blender would be carefree.Is it worth the price?This is a question only you can answer but heres what I would consider. What do you make, and how often? If you can see yourself ripping soups, nut butters, or baby food on a regular basis then you absolutely should invest in this blender. If you use a blender for smoothies, or sauces every day, or youre considering starting your own at home business where this appliance can serve a purpose, then yes, this blender can handle the pressure.But if you dig your blender out of the closet when you occasionally need it, make smoothies in the summer and store your blender away for the rest of the year, then I would consider a cheaper model from another brand.The last thing you have to consider is cleanup. My favorite feature is the self-clean program: I hate cleaning as much as I like cooking. Unlike other blenders where you have to take the container apart to clean every piece, the instructions forbid you from taking off the bottom with the blade. But that's okay, you see, because aside from a soapy sponge to wipe the tough spots, the self-cleaning feature works like a charm. The Vitamix Ascent X5 is on sale from the Vitamix online store for 649.95 right now, $100 off the original price. Its a great time to nab one for yourself or as a gift.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.The PlayStation 5 Slim has been hard to come by since its release, spurring some shoppers to pay over-market prices from other sellers. But for now, there seems to be ample supply during the Christmas holiday from major retailers. Currently, the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition is on sale for $374 (originally $449.99) after a $75 discount from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy. The PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition is also available for $399 (originally $449.99). The physical disc version is also available at its lowest price of $424 (originally $499.99) on Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition $399.00 at Amazon $449.99 Save $50.99 Get Deal Get Deal $399.00 at Amazon $449.99 Save $50.99 PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition $399.00 at Walmart $449.99 Save $50.99 Get Deal Get Deal $399.00 at Walmart $449.99 Save $50.99 PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition $399.99 at Best Buy $449.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Get Deal $399.99 at Best Buy $449.99 Save $50.00 1TB Storage and Ultra HD Blu-ray Player. PlayStation 5 Slim Console $449.00 at Amazon $499.99 Save $50.99 Get Deal Get Deal $449.00 at Amazon $499.99 Save $50.99 1TB Storage and Ultra HD Blu-ray Player. PlayStation 5 Slim Console $449.99 at Walmart $499.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Get Deal $449.99 at Walmart $499.99 Save $50.00 1TB Storage and Ultra HD Blu-ray Player. PlayStation 5 Slim Console $449.99 at Best Buy $499.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Get Deal $449.99 at Best Buy $499.99 Save $50.00 SEE 3 MORE As mentioned, consoles tend to sell out, so keep an eye on stock if you plan to buy, and consider acting quickly. Depending on how close you are to an Amazon warehouse, you might have the option to get it delivered before Christmas. Best Buy, Walmart, and Target all offer shipping that can arrive before Christmas for both versions of the console. (Of course, you can always go pick it up in person if you want.) If you already have the older PS5 and are wondering about upgrading to the slim version, keep in mind that it offers more than just a sleeker design (about 30% slimmer, according to IGN's review). The PS5 Slim also has 1TB of internal storage space, which results in an additional 181GB of usable space when compared to the original PS5. This addresses two of the biggest cons of the original PS5: the bulkiness and lack of storage space compared to the Xbox Series X. The PS5 Slim can be oriented both horizontally and vertically, but if you choose the latter, you'll need a vertical stand, which costs $29.99.

We've made it to 2025, and a new year means brand new titles coming to Netflix. Here's the full list of movies and shows to add to your Netflix watchlist for January.

Google's new AI tool uses images as inputs instead of text-based prompts here's how to take it for a spin.