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It's a known fact that using different beans and preparation styles can lead to two vastly different cups of coffee. But at the end of it all, everyone wants that caffeine fix at the start of the day.Now, two preparation styles are all too popular: the traditional drip-style brew and the quick-fix espresso. If you've been wondering which might be the right fit for you, here's a useful breakdown to help you understand how much caffeine you might be consuming and where to draw the line. Espresso packs more caffeine despite its small size Espresso shots may be small but ounce-for-ounce they pack a bigger punch of caffeine than drip coffee. Getty Images Upgrade your inbox Get cnet insider From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated. The simple answer is that espresso contains more caffeine per ounce than a standard drip coffee, which means you'll get a much bigger burst of energy from sucking down a shot of the stuff.The difference between drip coffee and espresso beans comes down to how each is brewed. Espresso beans are brewed using intense pressure to force out a couple of ounces of concentrated coffee. Drip coffee results from hot water moving through ground beans at the speed of gravity. The slower brewing process creates a more diluted drink, but one that is often consumed in higher volumes.On average, an espresso contains around 63 milligrams of caffeine per ounce.Starbucksserves 75 milligrams of caffeine in each of its .75-ounce espresso shots.Dunkin Donuts claims a hefty 118 milligrams per shot. In comparison, drip coffee ranges from around 12 to 16 milligrams of caffeine per ounce.How much caffeine is in your morning cup is more complex. After all, when was the last time you sipped a thimble-sized cup of java?Caffeine content depends on the volume and style of bean Arabica coffee has roughly half the amount of caffeine as robusta. Tyler Lizenby/CNETThe actual amount of caffeine in an espresso or drip coffee varies depending on the type of bean used. The majority of the coffee sold and consumed around the world is arabica coffee -- regardless of the roast or style -- and is said to contain half the amount of caffeine as the heartier robusta coffee bean. Most brands use arabica beans, but sometimes they'll blend both types together to gain that extra kick of energy.It's also common for lattes and cappuccinos to include two shots of espresso in a 12-ounce drink. You can count on about 126 to 150 milligrams of caffeine if sipping a double shot. Starbucks is an exception since two espresso shots are reserved for 16-ounce Grande and 20-ounce Venti-sized drinks unless you specify otherwise. A 10-ounce drip coffee at most retailers will pack between 180 and 240 milligrams of caffeine. Boy_Anupong/Getty ImagesEspresso is notorious for offering an almost instant jolt, but the amount of caffeine in drip coffee easily overpowers espresso in a single serving. A 10-ouncesmall coffee at Dunkin Donuts jumps to 180 milligrams of caffeine. A robust 12-ounce cup of Starbucks Pike Place roast offers 235 milligrams. Based on how much coffee is served by volume, a cup of coffee has much more caffeine than a couple of shots of espresso in a latte or cappuccino.Comparing caffeine in drip coffee or espresso isn't an exact science, but you should always consider volume to limit or maximize your caffeine allotment.FAQs Does espresso have more caffeine than drip coffee? Espresso has more caffeine per ounce than drip coffee does. Variables such as the bean blend and volume of your drink will alter the precise amount of caffeine you're consuming each time you go back to the coffee pot, which means that a cup of drip coffee will still generally have more caffeine in it than a shot of espresso.Choosing one type of coffee over the other will depend on how quickly you want that jolt of energy, as well as how much you're looking to drink overall. How much caffeine is in lattes and cappucinos? When you order a latte or a cappucino, there are usually two shots of espresso in each product. That means you're imbibing somewhere between 120 and 150 milligrams of caffeine in each drink. Which has more caffeine, espresso or tea? We already know that an espresso has more caffeine per ounce than drip coffee, however this equation changes when you consider a mug of drip coffee. But if you bring an eight ounce cup of black tea into the conversation, a single shot of espresso will still be more potent with its caffeine kick.

UK set to pile pressure on Apple and Google app store dominance, as fresh investigation launchedCampaign group says excessive profits cost UK users 4bn a year.Image credit: Adobe / Apple / Google / Eurogamer News by Tom Phillips Editor-in-Chief Published on Jan. 23, 2025 The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating further action against mobile giants Apple and Google, as part of a fresh push to potentially limit their app store dominance.Today, the CMA launched its new investigation and announced its first step: a consultation on whether to designate the two companies as having key Stategic Market Status (SMS). This label would grant the authority fresh powers to intervene in how Apple and Google's mobile operating systems and app stores are run, using powers granted by last year's Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act.For now, the CMA has begun an "invitation to comment" phase, which lasts until 12th February. This involves seeking responses from individuals, groups and businesses on their views of how Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems are run. The CMA's conditions for labelling a company as an SNS rest on whether it meets at least one of three conditions: having a UK turnover of more than 1bn (or a global turnover of 25bn), having "substantial and entrenched market power", and having "a position of strategic significance" that sees it able to substantially influence how other firms behave.Eurogamer has contacted Apple and Google for comment.The Coalition for App Fairness, a group backed by Fortnite maker Epic Games, as well as the companies behind Spotify, Tinder and Checkatrade, responded positively to today's news."We welcome today's consultation from the CMA, the first step in ensuring Apple and Google are finally held accountable for their market dominance," reads a statement from the Coalition for App Fairness sent to Eurogamer. "Extensive CMA investigations have revealed the real harm being caused by these monopolistic practices - excess profits made by Apple and Google in mobile app ecosystems are costing UK consumers 4bn a year. "We look forward to working with the CMA to deliver strong, clear rules that will finally require these gatekeepers to play fair, creating genuine competition that benefits everyone."Epic Games launched its own mobile app store last year worldwide on Android devices, and on iOS in the European Union - where legislation forces Apple to allow competing app stores to operate. The company behind Fortnite is keen to gain its own foothold on both platforms after being kicked off both the Apple App Store and Google Play previously for deliberately breaking their store terms - something which company boss Tim Sweeney said had cost Epic Games around $1bn and has consistently complained that it must jump through hoops on both Apple and Google ecosystems, as it attempts to launch a rival shop front that disrupts their dominance.Earlier this month, the CMA first announced plans to investigate whether Google, which it says accounts for more than 90 percent of all search queries within the UK, should be labelled with SMS status for its search and search advertising services.If the CMA decides either company should be designated with SMS status, the authority states that it will be able to "guide the behaviour" of each firm, "tackling conduct that could undermine fair competition, or exploit people and businesses". Direct action could be taken through "Pro-Competition Interventions", which allow the CMA to "address specific competition problems arising from a firm's market power in a particular digital activity".In other words, the CMA could have the legal power to tell Apple it must allow rival app stores on iPhone, as in the European Union.Last year, the CMA closed an earlier, long-running investigation into Apple's app store based on powers granted by the UK's older Competition Act. At the time, the authority highlighted the potential for a speedier investigation under the newer DMCC, which would allow it to address issues "in a more timely, holistic, and flexible manner". The CMA now expects to have reached a decision on Apple and Google's SMS status within nine months.

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You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereWith Marvel Rivals bringing in millions of players, its no surprise that the game has managed to push gamers back towards comic books. Following the release of the first Marvel Rivals comic series last year, a new follow-up series has already been announced.Marvel Rivals comic comes back alreadyReleased last year, the Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic series was a six-part comic run that was announced as a one-off release. However, with the popular game resulting in gamers picking up more comics, Marvel has immediately greenlit a second run for the series.Announced in an official Marvel blog post, the comic series is officially coming back with a new story with a new setting. After the original run focused on Spider-Man and Peni Parker attempting to save Tokyo 2099 and the Web of Life, this new story will follow a different set of characters.Marvel PR claims the new comic run will bring even more high-octane battles, surprising team-ups, and square-offs between heroes from across the Marvel Multiverse straight to your personal device. Oh yeah, it can be read on the Marvel Unlimited app.Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic writer Paul Allor explained that the team is just getting started with the comic series. Following the huge success of the original run, as well as the massive multiverse available to them, theres literally limitless potential to the series. After all, with a swarm of X-Men characters coming to the game and a new hero every month and a half, theres endless content to adapt.Working on the MARVEL RIVALS comic has been such a thrill, and seeing gamers latch on to our story has been truly heartwarming, Allor said. Marvel and NetEase created a wonderful new world, filled with so much potential for fun, funny and action-packed storytelling. Im delighted to be a part of it, especially with this incredible team of editors and artists.The new Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic #7 releases sometime in Spring 2025.For more Rivals coverage, read about how one player hit Grandmaster without dealing any damage or read about the awesome new superhero football mode coming for a new event. Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereSince its beginning, Fortnite has always had ever-changing seasonal themes that transform the gameplay experience. Among those, Heist-themed seasons have developed as some of the most acclaimed and popular with players.Notably, Chapter 2 Season 2 introduced players to espionage with characters such as Midas, and the seasons success was fueled by a spy-themed Battle Pass, covert missions, and the inclusion of secret bases and vaults. Similarly, Chapter 4 Season 4s Last Resort heist theme carried on the trend, with players infiltrating wealthy estates and engaging in high-stakes heists against the backdrop of a vampire-like enemy, Kado Thorne.Building on this excitement, Fortnite is returning to the world of heists with Chapter 6 Season 2 as recent leaks and hints point to a return to planning and carrying out heists, potentially bringing back fan-favorite mechanics and introducing new twists.Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 leak hints at heist gameplay and more itemsAccording to the latest Fortnite leaks by data miners such as SamLeaks, Chapter 6 Season 2 will reintroduce a Robbery gameplay feature where players must heist several locations around the island. Furthermore, items like C4 and EMP grenades are also rumored to return to add to the gameplay.Another heist-themed season is on the way. Image credit Epic Games.However, talking about new content, a new collab item related to the Ripsaw Launcher will be added alongside a new Hookshot mobility item to move around the map in style. Regarding seasonal collaborations, one of the most rumored ones is with King of the Hill, with potential rumors about Demon Slayer, James Bond, Devil May Cry, and more.As the leaks for Season 2 have already started to surface, players have shown their excitement for the return of the heist/spy theme. One such player wrote, Another spy season?! HELL YEAH!Another chimed in, James Bond-themed season with James Bond in the season please. One user also commented, Chainsaw Man and Spy x Family are the perfect collabs for this next season.Alongside this, the next OG season has also been announced and players are hyped for the return of OG Tilted and a new remixed Black Knight skin which will be available in the pass. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

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Incursion CrisisBenedict Cumberbatch says Doctor Strange will be elsewhere when the Avengers face Doctor Doom, but expect a big role in Secret Wars and a third solo movieStrange days ahead.Image credit: Marvel Studios News by Fran Ruiz Contributor Published on Jan. 23, 2025 We don't really know whether Marvel Studios is out of the woods just yet or still spiraling downward. Regardless, the next two Avengers movies are prepping to shoot later this year, which means we'll be getting huge casting updates sooner rather than later. Of course, Doctor Strange is a major player in the Marvel Cinematic Universe right now, but veteran actor Benedict Cumberbatch says he won't show up in Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to arrive on May 1, 2026.With a script probably nearing completion (at least as complete as Marvel's screenplays can be before being tweaked a thousand times while shooting), it makes sense that at least the MCU's biggest names are learning about the plans ahead for their characters. While promoting his upcoming movie The Thing With Feathers, Cumberbatch has openly told Variety that Stephen Strange won't be around when Earth's Mightiest Heroes have to face Doctor Doom. He'll be back though.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. According to the British actor, Strange simply doesn't align "with this part of the story." This isn't surprising considering what went down in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' post-credits scene, which saw him being surprised by Clea (Charlize Theron), nephew of cosmic baddie Dormammu. She brought up the recurring issue of incursions and asked him 'nicely' to join her in fixing what's broken.Ideally, we would've had a third Doctor Strange romp before the next set of Avengers movies, but that seems unlikely now unless it's announced this year and targets a firm release in between the two, like the fourth Spider-Man installment led by Tom Holland. Regardless, Cumberbatch also stated that Strange is crucial to solving whatever goes down with the multiverse in Secret Wars: "He's quite central to where things might go."Moreover, he praised the ongoing collaboration with Marvel Studios and even teased discussions regarding a third solo entry have happened already: "They are very open to discussing where we go next... Who do you want to write and direct the next one? What part of the comic lore do you want to explore so that Strange can keep evolving? He's a very rich character to play. He's a complex, contradictory, troubled human who's got these extraordinary abilities, so there's potent stuff to mess about with." He's not wrong. The MCU's Doctor Strange has quickly become a fan favorite not only because of his grounded yet playful performances, but also because of his discernible character arc across solo movies, crossovers, and major events.We're of the opinion that Sam Raimi, who added as much sauce as he humanly could to Multiverse of Madness, should be the man to helm the third Doctor Strange movie, but after a sizable sector of the fandom rejected its bold swings, maybe we'll be stuck with a much blander choice.

Graph Not Go UpDragon Age: The Veilguard didn't do as well as EA hoped, but EA Sports FC 25's struggles to score big financial numbers were an even bigger factor in it revising expectationsDamn, even the perennial cash cow that is EA's footy behemoth hasn't quite delivered in the way it hoped this year.Image credit: EA News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on Jan. 23, 2025 EA has revealed that both Dragon Age: The Veilguard and EA Sports FC 25 have both "underperformed" its expectations, though it's the latter of the two that it cites as "accounting for the majority of the change" it's had to make in its financial projections.As announced via a press release about EA's "preliminary results for the third fiscal quarter", the publisher's had to revise its projections in terms of net bookings - basically, the amount of cash a game is bringing in - from anticipating mid-single-digit growth to mid-single-digit decline instead.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Both FC 25 and Veilguard's fortunes in terms of making bank and pulling in the players required to make said bank have contributed to this shift in how the company as a whole reckons it'll do.The former - which EA refers to as "Global Football" here, like people going to league two matches in Accrington is something it relies on massively when it comes to finances - "a slowdown" in how well it was doing in Q3, bucking the established trend of the two previous years, when it enjoyed double-digit growth.Veilguard, meanwhile, attracted "approximately 1.5 million players" during the quarter, when EA had expected it to do double that and pull in three million. As ever in both cases, companies are generally looking to tell a story of constant growth or at least stability to investors and/or other stock market suity types with stuff like this, so their estimates can often be skewed towards their big bets having done the very big sorts of numbers suity types like, and overestimations do happen."During Q3, we continued to deliver high-quality games and experiences across our portfolio; however, Dragon Age and EA Sports FC 25 underperformed our net bookings expectations," EA CEO Andrew Wilson wrote, "This month, our teams delivered a comprehensive gameplay refresh in addition to our annual Team of the Year update in FC 25; positive player feedback and early results are encouraging. We remain confident in our long-term strategy and expect a return to growth in FY26, as we execute against our pipeline."In terms of FC 25 specifically - which is arguably the bigger surprise here as an incredibly well-established annual big series that's banking on a huge potential audience of football fans worldwide, rather than being a new entry in an RPG franchise that's had a pretty big gap between releases - renowned games biz journo Chris Dring has added a bit more context in a tweet."EA Sports FC 25 was still huge, but dipped in a hostile games market," he wrote, "GSD data for Europe (a major territory for the IP) showed a 5% drop in unit sales vs FC 24."So, we'll have to see if EA's numbers on screens and graphs do see the line go up as sharply as suits always want it to going forwards. For more info on the tweaks that've been made to FC 25 as part of that "comprehensive gameplay refresh" Wilson mentioned, you can check out our story on just that.