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The Climate Museum is the first in the U.S. dedicated to telling the past, present, and future of global warming. It was founded in 2015, and, to date, has set up its operations and programming in a handful of temporary headquarters. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Trust for Governors Island, and Parsons/The New School have partnered with the Climate Museum on various projects, to name but a few collaborators. Now, FXCollaborative is designing a new purpose-built home for the Climate Museum at 418 11th Avenue in Manhattan, a press release stated. The space will be 24,000 square feet and located on the ground floor of a new two-tower development underway at Hudson Yards.The Climate Museum will be built on the ground floor of a $1.35 billion development called Hudson, or HDSN in short. HDSN will be at Site K, an undeveloped plot between West 35th and 36th Streets. BRP Companies, BXP, The Moinian Group, and Urbane Development are the developers behind Site K.The 24,000-square-foot space will host programming of all sorts related to climate change. (Courtesy FXCollaborative)Renderings of the Climate Museums new home by FXCollaborative show ample space for all sorts of programming to unfold. The FXCollaborative team is thrilled to design a welcoming, inspiring space for the Climate Museum that empowers climate progress and serves as a model for the sustainable future we can create together, noted Dan Kaplan, a senior partner at FXCollaborative. Exterior renderings show the museum nestled into the ground floor of the tower, which is faced with faceted copper-colored panels. These panels are more pronounced on the lower levels and take on a thinner articulation on the upper floors. Outside the building, there will be a large cobblestone walkway with patches of greenery and rectangular seating benches as part of a pedestrian-forward design scheme.The Museums prominent location straddling Hudson Yards and the Javits Center is a fitting location for a compelling public forum for New Yorkers and visitors to face this all-important issue, Kaplan continued.Rendering of HDSN at Site K in Hudson Yards (Courtesy FXCollaborative)The critical work taking place at the Climate Museum dovetails with the intellectual, creative, and social values of The New School, and the Museum has been an invaluable resource for our students and faculty. Were absolutely delighted to deepen our partnership, added Joel Towers, The New School president. Ill add that, having served previously as a founding trustee of the Museum, I couldnt be happier that even more members of the public will now have access to the Museums transformative programs.

Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you're in the market for a new MacBook, you may be wondering which model best suits your needs: the MacBook Pro or the MacBook Air. Apple consistently refreshes its lineup, adding new configurations every year, and with more powerful processors coming out, there have never been more factors to consider when buying a new Apple laptop.Also: M3 MacBook Air vs. M2 MacBook Air: Which Apple laptop should you buy?When buying a MacBook, you'll want to consider the display size, storage capacity, computing power, and price. For example, the 2022 13-inch and 2024 13-inch MacBook Airmay appear similar, but they have different chips, meaning the laptops vary in performance, efficiency, and battery life.The most recent MacBook Pro models house Apple's M4 chips, which are more efficient and capable than the M3 SoC (system on a chip). Meanwhile, the MacBook Air laptops still use the previous generation -- the M3. Think of yourself as Goldilocks -- you're presented with five different MacBook models, and you must find the one that's just right for you.Before you decide which one to buy, let's cover the main differences between the Pro and the Air.What's the difference between the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air?There are major differences between the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air. The biggest is in pricing and computing power. The most affordable M4 MacBook Pro is more expensive than the cheapest M3 MacBook Air, but it makes up for it with better performance.Apple's M4 MacBook Pro models have additional unified memory, long battery life, extra ports (including three Thunderbolt 4 inputs and an SD card slot), and a more sophisticated hardware setup than their Air counterparts. There are two MacBook Pro display sizes: 14-inch and 16-inch, and they house different M4 chips. Also: How we test laptops at ZDNETThe 14-inch model only offers the M4 chip, while the 16-inch option can have either the M4 Pro or M4 Max. All three chips perform great, although there are notable differences. For example, the M4 Max has a "powerful Media Engine."Each one also has a different number of cores. The standard M4 has a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. Apple's M4 Pro houses a 14-core CPU and a 20-core GPU. The M4 Max has the same processor as the M4 Pro but sports a 32-core GPU instead.Also: I tested the new iMac M4, and one of the standout upgrades is also the least flashyRAM also differs, ranging from 16GB to 48GB. The exact gulf between the M3 and M4 chipsets is unknown, but Apple told ZDNET Editor Kyle Kucharski that the "M4 is 1.3 times faster at handling productivity tasks than the M3."The company also said that the standard M4 MacBook Pro "delivers... up to 1.8x faster [image processing in Affinity Photo] when compared to" the M1 MacBook Pro. The M4 Max laptop goes even further, as it reportedly "delivers up to 3.5x the performance of [the] M1 Max," allowing it to rip through "heavy creative workloads." Here's the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple unfortunately discontinued the 13-inch MacBook Pro after releasing the 14-inch MacBook Pro. It's no longer available for purchase on the company's website. You can still find 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with the M3 Pro and M3 Max chipsets, but they're refurbished.Also: 4 Apple products you shouldn't buy right now (including a popular iPhone model)The M4 MacBook Pro is a solid laptop for most use cases, but if the base chip isn't powerful enough for you, choose either the M4 Pro or M4 Max. Remember that going big with the 16-inch Pro raises the price tag. The 14-inch Pro starts at$1,599and, with chip and internal storage upgrades, can go up to $1,999. The 16-inch Pro starts at$2,499and, with internal upgrades, goes up to $3,999. Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe 13-inch MacBook Air from 2022 only comes with Apple's base M2 chip. Meanwhile, the 2024 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air house the base M3 chip. The lack of Pro and Max chips doesn't mean the Air is a less-than-capable computer. The MacBook Air is thinner and lighter than the Pro because it has less hardware: no HDMI port, SD card slot, or cooling fan. Apple banks on the efficiency of its chips to dissipate heat. Also:M3 MacBook Air review: Apple's AI computer for the masses has arrivedOf course, less hardware means the MacBook Air is less expensive, but you can make a few upgrades. For the M2 Air, you can choose between two chip configurations, one with more GPU cores than the other. An upgraded GPU means your computer can process footage more efficiently, making 4K video editing faster and smoother.Last summer, Apple announced a 15-inch MacBook Air with an M2 chipbut discontinued the device when it introduced the M3 15-inch MacBook Air. Although the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air had a short run, it's still a great option if you're looking for an Air. Unfortunately, you can only buy it refurbished from Apple or at a discounted price on Amazon.Also:The MacBook Air's free RAM upgrade was sneakily the best announcement during Apple's Mac eventThe M3 13-inch Air starts at $999and rises to $1,999 if you max out the internal storage and pick a more powerful GPU. The M3 15-inch Air starts at $1,099 and goes up to $1,699 for the best configuration. It's also worth mentioning that all the M3 MacBook Airs start with 16GB of memory, instead of just 8GB.If you're contemplating buying an M3 MacBook Air and want to know how it compares to the M2 Air models, we compared the specs hereto help you decide which device is best for you.Which MacBook is right for you?The answer mainly depends on how you see yourself using the laptops and how display size and weight factor into that equation. A reliable computer is an investment; you don't want to spend too much on an overqualified laptop, and you don't want to buy a computer that's not powerful enough for your needs.If you're a graphic designer, music producer, professional photographer, videographer, 3D artist, or iOS game and app developer, a MacBook Pro would be the way to go. The Pro models can handle intense graphics processing and more software running in the background without significantly lagging, overheating, or slowing down.If you are a student or someone who spends most of your time in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, a MacBook Air may be a better fit, as it won't put a burden on your back as you lug it around. If you want a MacBook to casually surf the internet, watch YouTube or Netflix, respond to emails, and FaceTime your friends, then the Air is perfect for you. In fact, if these tasks are the only things that bring you to open your laptop, an M2 Air will work just fine.No matter which model you buy, a MacBook is an excellent device if you want to expand yourpersonal Apple ecosystem with a device that works seamlessly with your iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, and other products. Handoff, for example, allows you to switch FaceTime calls between your MacBook and iPhone, and your MacBook can easily access your iPhone files, messages, contacts, and photos.Featured reviews

For those seeking a budget-friendly tablet, the Blackview Tab 90 delivers a perfect mix of mobile entertainment and affordability.

ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239. It's a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader. Although the screen is versatile, don't expect the graphics to compare to those on an iPad or other high-end tablets. View now at Verizon Reading is my favorite hobby and something I've come to rely on to wind down before bed. I've had a few Kindles over the past 13 years, and the Amazon e-reader has become my go-to. I tried out TCL's Nxtpaper technology earlier this year as an alternative and never looked back.Also: I tested Wacom's latest drawing tablet, and its new display upgrade made my iPad look outdatedI've been testing the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G for a few months now, but it felt like an upgrade almost immediately. Within hours of setting it up, I gave my daughter my old Kindle, and my husband got my old iPad. details View at Verizon The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G's display smoothly transitions from regular mode to color paper or ink paper, whether you're reading, scrolling on social media, watching videos, or playing a game. TCL's Nxtpaper technology isn't the same as E Ink, which uses electrophoretic technology to create a monochromatic image.Also:The best Android tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewedInstead, Nxtpaper is a paper-like display that helps reduce eye strain and improves readability over traditional screens. The display also reduces blue light, doesn't have a conventional backlight, and eliminates flickering, making it easy on the eyes while displaying the different types of content you'd expect from a tablet or smartphone. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe lack of a backlight and the display's frosted finish reduce glare and reflections, contributing to better energy efficiency and longer battery life. Using several anti-reflective and anti-glare layers, TCL's Nxtpaper enhances readability in different conditions, so you can enjoy that bestseller on a bright day at the beach or by the pool. A front light panel evenly illuminates the screen and helps maintain a comfortable viewing experience.E Ink, in turn, doesn't traditionally transition from monochromatic to full color and has a slower refresh rate. Though there are color E Ink displays, they're not as vibrant or suitable for multimedia content. Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe TCL Tab 10 Nxpaper is an entertainment tablet that lets you take your essentials anywhere. It's not meant to replace a brand-new $1,000 iPad, but it can replace an e-reader and an older iPad model, which was my case.I'm not a tablet power user. I don't need a tablet with strong processing power to replace my MacBook Pro or iMac for video editing or graphic design; I mainly use tablets for entertainment. This includes streaming video on YouTube or a subscription service, reading the news, making notes and lists, catching up on baseball, checking the weather, and playing some games. For all of those use cases, this tablet works well.Also: The best cheap tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewedI sometimes work on my tablet, but as a writer, I only need a keyboard and a reliable note-taking or word-processing app, which are easy to use one this TCL tablet. Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhen I first tested this device, I wasn't sure what to expect. I had read about TCL's Nxtpaper but hadn't had a chance to test it until this tablet. When I first got my hands on the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G tablet, I was surprised with the display's versatility and how easily you could switch from regular mode to color paper to ink paper, the latter being the most similar to what you might expect from an e-reader.The very first app I downloaded was Kindle. I was excited to see how this tablet would feel as an e-reader, and I wasn't disappointed.Also: One of the best tablets for watching movies is not from a brand you'd expectA Kindle e-reader is a single-purpose device, so upgrading to a tablet with a similar display and the benefits of a faster refresh rate and processor was a pleasure. After using the same Kindle for six years, I was blown away by the simple fact that I could breeze through the Kindle app as I would on any other tablet, while the TCL Nxtpaper display looks as good as any e-reader. The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G has its front camera located on the landscape edge. Maria Diaz/ZDNETAfter reading for about an hour, I made up my mind. I reset the old 10th-generation Kindle, set it up with Amazon Kids for my seven-year-old, and never looked back. Even better, because now my kid is reading more than ever. During the first three days of using the Kindle, she read for four and a half hours. She's been reading for a few years but now dedicates at least 40 minutes of reading each night before bed on her own, whereas before, she'd read maybe 20 minutes a day during the school week.Also: One of the best Samsung tablets I've tested is not a flagship (and it's on sale)The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is also perfectly capable of performing the tasks my regular iPad did at home and on the go. Part of being a parent means sitting on the sidelines for hours a week while the kids attend extracurricular activities that cost an arm and a leg.This tablet has become my new iPad and Kindle while I'm killing time. Plus, if I have a deadline, I can continue my work in Docs; if I'm bored, I can stream on Netflix or scroll through TikTok; and if I'm looking to relax, I can read the latest novel I've downloaded from Kindle Unlimited.The convenience of two devices in one made it easy to give my husband my old iPad on the same day I set up the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G. While the Android experience differs from an iPad, I've encountered minimal bugs and inconveniences. I can still work and play on the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G, use a split screen, and stream videos flawlessly.ZDNET's buying adviceThe TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is perfect for everyday use. This $239 tablet isn't looking to win any benchmark competitions with high-end devices, but it's an outstanding tablet for the price, especially if you like using an e-reader. But if you're looking to trade in your old tablet and upgrade, you can save up to $180 at Verizon with a trade-in.Also: The best Samsung tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewedThe TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G tablet is available at Verizon for $239 prepaid or $6.66 monthly for 36 months. TCL sells a T-Pen Stylus for $40 (I plan to pick one up). Verizon plans start at $30 monthly, which isn't cheap. The data plan option is best suited for those who often use the tablet on the go, outside the comforts of Wi-Fi.I'm keeping the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper, data plan or not, because I use it mainly around the house. If I use a tablet or laptop somewhere without Wi-Fi, I'm okay with using my iPhone as a hotspot.Featured reviews

Samsung is expected to replace its flagship phone, the Galaxy S24 Ultra in the new year. Which means that savvy shoppers who want a great price on a new phone will know that this is the optimum time to buy. And now, Best Buy and Amazon have keen prices.Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. 2024 Bloomberg Finance LPThe deals highlighted within this post were independently selected by the Contributor and do not contain affiliate links.Amazon had already slashed $300 off the price of the S24 Ultra, though as Forbes fellow contributor Janhoi McGregor pointed out, with the right phone to trade in at Samsung you could end up with a better price still.However, Best Buy has just suddenly launched a Doorbuster sale which takes $350 off the price of the S24 Ultra with 256GB storage, taking the total down to $949.99. This price is for the Titanium Black, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow and Titanium Gray finishes.This is part of Best Buys holiday flash sale, but it only lasts for 48 hours.Amazon has matched this price, so you can snag any of the four colors for the same 27% discount, $949.99. Amazon is offering delivery between Jan. 4 and 8, or with fastest delivery between Dec. 28 and Dec. 31. Either way, as youll notice, that means delivery after Christmas.MORE FOR YOUHow about Samsung itself? Those previous price cuts which could be combined with trade-ins to yield extraordinary value are no longer available and the phone has leapt back to its regular $1,299. That said, trade-in prices are still there: up to $800 for the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G or $559 with an Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.Other phones earn trade-in values, but often much less. A Google Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 8 Pro or even the first-gen Pixel Fold all attract the same trade-in deal: $300.Right now, youre better off going to Amazon or Best Buy, if you can buy before the special sales are over.Meanwhile, the price and capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are unknown. There could be a snappy new design or swathe of key featuresbut there wont be any price discounts likely for months at least.

Arm vs. Qualcomm - IP Licensor vs IP LicenseeTirias Research generated using Stable DiffusionDuring its second day of deliberation and with just a few hours before the holiday break, the jury reached a decision in the Arm-Qualcomm case. They determined that Qualcomm did not breach the Nuvia ALA (question 2) and that custom Qualcomm CPUs developed after the agreement using Nuvia technology as a baseline are covered under the Qualcomm ALA agreement (question 3 the counterclaim). The jury could not reach a decision on whether Nuvia breached the Nuvia ALA agreement (question 1). This is of no surprise given the conflicting language in the license agreement that created the dispute in the first place. Its no wonder that a jury could not interpret it if the parties that signed it cannot agree on the meaning of its terms and conditions.Disclosure: My company, Tirias Research, has consulted for Arm, Qualcomm and other companies mentioned in this article.The outcome is positive for Qualcomm. The jury decided that Qualcomm did not breach an agreement that it was not a party to and, perhaps more importantly, it can move forward with its efforts under its current license agreement. However, it leaves a cloud hanging over Nuvia. As for Arm, it loses its leverage to push for a new ALA with Qualcomm and faces lower royalties from its largest customer as Qualcomm rolls out its new line of custom CPU cores throughout its product lines. Note that it may take a few years before the custom CPU cores replace off-the-shelf Arm CPU cores across Qualcomms entire product line, and Qualcomm will still be using other Arm technology covered in its TLA agreement. Additionally, Arm will receive additional TLA and ALA royalties from Qualcomm as it pushes into new market segments. Arm will just receive a lower royalty rate on the custom CPU cores than it would have if Qualcomm was using off-the-shelve Arm cores or if were forced to operate under the Nuvia ALA, but this was inevitable as Qualcomm sought to develop more competitive CPUs one way or another.This may be a wake-up call for the rest of the Arm ecosystem as it considers taking new Arm licenses and/or acquisitions. The licenses need to be clear and should provide protection for all parties without limiting the operation, including a potential acquisition, of the licensee. In terms of ALA licensees, this is of little concern because most of the remaining ALA licensees are large, established tech companies like AMD, Intel, Microsoft, Google, and Samsung.MORE FOR YOUThe trial also highlighted Arms efforts to raise royalty rates in general, which is well known throughout the industry. However, it exposed some of the amounts and tactics Arm is leveraging to accomplish this goal. It also confirmed Arms efforts to design complete processors and SoCs for customers. This may benefit some customers and pose a competitive risk to others.When the lawsuit was first filed, most of the industry was questioning why Arm would sue its largest customer, something that the judge questioned as well. For the past few decades, Arm has been the Switzerland of the semiconductor industry. It was an independent vendor providing technology and support across the entire industry. Prior to this suit, Arm had never brought legal action against any customer, which it refers to more accurately as partners, and it had achieved huge success as its customers succeeded.What changed and how did things come to this? The answer requires looking at the changes in both Arm and Qualcomm over a little more than a decade, the inherent competitive threat created by Arms competing business models, and the changing dynamics of the industry. That will be the focus of my next article. For now, the industry is breathing a sigh of relief that this is over and that there is little, if any, impact on the existing Arm agreements, but with a bit of caution for the future.

In brief: Asus is preparing to introduce what it claims will be the world's lightest Copilot+ PC. The portable, the latest member of the company's long-running Zenbook line, is said to be inspired by nature and minimalism, and affords an impressive 32 hours of battery life. Asus is only teasing its new Zenbook at this time, so we'll have to wait until its formal introduction at the Always Incredible launch event on January 7 to get the full scoop. Given the battery life claims, however, it is likely that this new Copilot+ PC will be powered by a Snapdragon X chip.Qualcomm's Arm-based platform is known to excel in terms of energy efficiency. In a recent Tom's Hardware review, Lenovo's ThinkPad T14s with a Snapdragon Elite X chip notched an impressive 21 hours in their battery test. While not quite the 24 hours that Lenovo promised, it is impressive nevertheless.Speaking of battery life claims, it is not uncommon for real-world performance to fall short of manufacturer claims. As Tom's correctly highlights, PC makers test their machines in controlled environments that often involve light tasks, few background processes running, and low screen brightness. In reality, users often have many tasks running in the background and don't skimp on screen brightness, especially in brightly lit office environments or when working outdoors.Again, Asus is keeping its cards close to the vest. As of writing, we don't even know what size laptop we are going to get. If we had to guess, something in the 13-inch range feels about right, and would put Asus in contention with other lightweight laptop makers like LG and Fujitsu. Pricing is also a complete unknown at this time, so we'll just have to wait and reserve final judgment until CES.The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off on January 7 and runs through the 10th in Las Vegas. Media days, when most participants share their innovations for the coming year, will take place on January 5 and January 6. // Related Stories

Something to look forward to: Ventiva may have cracked the code for fanless cooling in relatively high-powered laptops and PCs. The thermal management company has introduced a new solution, dubbed ICE9, which can efficiently cool laptops with processors drawing up to 40W of power all while remaining completely silent. The ICE9 system uses Ventiva's patented Ionic Cooling Engine, which generates airflow without any moving parts. Instead of relying on traditional fans, it moves ionized air molecules within an electric field to transfer heat away from the processors. This innovative approach enables ultra-thin and completely silent laptop designs.Ventiva initially demonstrated its ICE technology for low-power laptops with processors consuming up to 15 watts. The company has since improved its capability to 25 watts, which is currently available. The new 40-watt threshold, however, will make the technology viable for much more powerful systems. Ventiva also offers a suite combining advanced monitoring tools and algorithms, which it claims will allow laptop manufacturers to create sleek, high-performance models under 12mm thick.The lack of fans also likely enhances the robustness and reliability of the technology compared to traditional fan-based cooling systems over the long term. Eliminating fan assemblies could free up space for additional components or larger batteries, offering manufacturers more design flexibility.However, integrating high-power chips into ultra-portable laptops presents a significant thermal challenge. In a newly published white paper, Ventiva highlights the delicate balance between cooling requirements and maintaining device silence and compactness. The paper explores how manufacturers assess these trade-offs based on their current product roadmaps and future device strategies.As noted by Tom's Hardware, ICE9 cannot be simply retrofitted into existing laptop designs that rely on airflow generated by spinning fans. To fully capitalize on ionic cooling's capabilities, manufacturers will need to design new chassis specifically optimized for its low static pressure. // Related StoriesVentiva's first wave of 25W laptops equipped with ICE9 is scheduled to debut at CES 2025 in January, but the company anticipates that 40W TDP laptops featuring the technology won't hit the market until 2027."Our ICE technology is transforming the electronics market, enabling a new wave of silent, intelligent heat-transferring thermal management solutions, and our latest results underscore the remarkable scalability of our ICE9 solution," said Carl Schlachte, the CEO of Ventiva.Ventiva is not alone in the fanless cooling space. Earlier this year, another startup, Frore Systems, introduced the AirJet Mini Slim, a 2.5mm-thin solid-state cooler with self-cleaning capabilities and autonomous thermal optimization.

Fortnite skins are some of the most sought-after cosmetic items in any Battle Royale title, and thousands of skins have been released in the game to date. Among those, certain skins hold the mantle of being some of the rarest skins that the community hasnt seen since they were first released. Some of these date as far back as 2019 and havent been brought back to the shop for over five years.However, Epic just changed that with two of the rarest Fortnite skins and has brought them back unexpectedly, which has caused a divide in the community. The skins are Aerial Assault Trooper and Renegade Raider, which are one again available in Fortnite for players to get after eight long years.Recommended VideosIf youre one of the players who want a taste of the OG Fortnite with these skins, heres how you can claim them in the game.RelatedRenegade Raider is finally back in Fortnite after it was last seen on December 13, 2017, more than eight years ago in the Item Shop. Epic has brought back the outfit with three more cosmetic items, as part of the OG Season Shop to celebrate the release of Fortnite OG Chapter 1, Season 1. While Fortnite players can claim a new version of the skin, Renegade Rebel from the OG Pass by completing quests and earning XP, getting the OG Renegade Raider is no easy task.Epic GamesAs a throwback to the very first Shop, the Outfits, Pickaxe, and Glider will be available for purchase after youve earned enough XP to unlock them similar to how the classic Season Shop worked in 2017 when you needed to reach a certain Season Level to purchase some items. Heres how much XP youll need to earn to purchase items in the OG Season Shop:Aerial Assault One Glider 500,000 XPAerial Assault Trooper Outfit 1,000,000 XPRenegade Raider Outfit 1,500,000 XPRaiders Revenge Pickaxe 2,000,000 XPOnce you have enough XP and unlocked all the items to be able to be purchased in the shop, you can purchase the Renegade Raider outfit for 1,200 V-Bucks, Aerial Assault Trooper outfit for 1,200 V-Bucks, Aerial Assault One glider for 500 V-Bucks, and Raiders Revenge pickaxe for 1,500 V-Bucks.The XP needed can be from any Fortnite experience that grants XP, not just Fortnite OG or Battle Royale. Please note that the OG Season Shop will only be available from the Shop inside Fortnite and not the online Item Shop. If youre not seeing the unlock requirements in the OG Season Shop, try closing and restarting Fortnite.Furthermore, Epic has also announced that players who purchased the OG Outfits in 2017 will receive an exclusive new Style for Renegade Raider and/or Aerial Assault Trooper early next year. And if they already own the Pickaxe or Glider, theyll receive an exclusive new Style for it in spring 2025. The OG Season Shop will be live until 7 p.m. ET on January 30, 2025.While you complete quests whether in Fortnites OG mode or in Chapter 6, Season 1, make sure to look out at our best weapons tier list for both modes, which will help your decision-making.Editors Recommendations