The Spider-Man 2 PC specs are coming in hot, with publisher PlayStation Studios dropping details about the PC ports system requirements just a day before launch.Originally released on PlayStation 5 in October 2023, Marvels Spider-Man 2 is the third game in the series, pairing together the protagonists from both previous entries (Peter Parker and Miles Morales) as they take on Venom and Kraven. The PC version of Spider-Man 2 is out tomorrow for Steam and Epic Games Store, but the radio silence around its system requirements had prompted confusion about what to expect from the port and what machines could even run it.PlayStation detailed the games system requirements on PC in a trailer and accompanying blog post. In addition to features like ray tracing and ultrawide monitor support, the PC version will also allow integrated use of the PS5s DualSense controllers. Given that Insomniacs Spider-Man games are among the few that have truly made use of the PS5s advanced haptics, youll definitely want to use one of those controllers if youre able to.Spider-Man 2 PC specs and system requirementsYou can see a summary of the PC features for Marvels Spider-Man 2 in the trailer above and see a rundown of the system requirements in the table below, while the folks at PlayStation Blog have a more detailed breakdown of the nuts and bolts. MinimumRecommendedHighHigh Ray TracingVery High Ray TracingUltimate Ray TracingAverage performance720P @ 30 FPS1080P @ 60 FPS1440P @ 60 FPS1440p @ 60 FPS1440p @ 60 FPS4K @ 60 FPSGraphics presetsVery lowMediumHighHigh Ray Tracing, HighHigh, Ray Tracing, Very HighVery High, Ray Tracing, UltimateGPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650AMD Radeon RX 5500 XTNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060AMD Radeon RX 5700NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070AMD Radeon RX 6800NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTXNVIDIAGeForce RTX4090CPUIntel Core i3-8100AMD Ryzen 3 3100Intel Core i5-8400AMD Ryzen 5 3600Intel Core i5-11400AMD Ryzen 5 5600Intel Core i5-11600KAMD Ryzen 5 5600XIntel Core i7-12700KAMD Ryzen 9 5900XIntel Core i9-12900KAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DRAM16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB32 GBOSWindows 10/11 64-bit(version 1909 or higher)Windows 10/11 64-bit(version 1909 or higher)Windows 10/11 64-bit(version 1909 or higher)Windows 10/11 64-bit(version 1909 or higher)Windows 10/11 64-bit(version 1909 or higher)Windows 10/11 64-bit(version 1909 or higher)SSD Storage140 GB140 GB140 GB140 GB140 GB140 GBAnd if youre hopping into the game on PC, dont miss our Spider-Man 2 beginners guide, or guides on how to get all suits and where to find all Spider-Bots.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Open-ear design earbuds have been getting popular, likely because active noise-canceling tech has gotten so good that people have forgotten what nature sounds like. The Ultra Open Earbuds are Bose's attempt at the trending tech, and they're decent. But at their current price of $179.99 (originally $299.99) from Woot, they are a steal. These earbuds have never been below the $200 mark on Amazon, but you can get them "unopened" (which is exactly what it sounds like) from Woot for the lowest price they've ever been, according to price tracking tools. Woot only ships to the 48 contiguous states in the U.S. If you have Amazon Prime, you get free shipping; otherwise, itll be $6 to ship. Bose Ultra Open $179.99 at Woot $299.99 Save $120.00 Get Deal Get Deal $179.99 at Woot $299.99 Save $120.00 Open-ear designs are not for everyoneespecially audiophiles. They have the same downside as bone conduction headphones, they let noise pollution in, and the bass and some mids are weak. But you can hear if a cyclist is about to hit you because you're running on the bike path. The Bose Ultra Open are not waterproof, but they are water-resistant with an IPX4 rating, meaning they can take some splashes, but don't put them under a running faucet. There is a wireless charging case you can get separately if you don't want to use the USB-C connection to charge it. You'll get about 7.5 hours of juice if you have the Immersive Audio feature off, and about two charges with the case for a total of around 27 hours.While these earbuds don't have multipoint connection, they do have a feature to pair two devices simultaneously and switch between them by pressing a button on the earbudacontrolled multipoint connection of sorts. They are compatible with Bluetooth 5.3 and work with the AAC, AptX Adaptive, and SBC codecs, so Android devices will get better audio than Apple users. Both users will be able to customize the EQ on the app and use features that you can read more about in CNET's review.

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Welcome to Cookbook of the Week. This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own.Im always happy to see new cookbooks on the scene, but in truth, most weeks Im flipping through my archives; revisiting older books Ive picked up along the way. Some cookbooks I keep because theyre a treasure trove of reliable recipes (like this one), and others I keep because there are a few dishes in there that Ive always loved.One of the latter is Miette. This weeks cookbook comes from the eponymous bakery in San Francisco. I bought this cookbook of sweet treats many years ago, when I worked at Borders bookstorebefore I went to culinary school, before I had ever been to San Francisco, and before I knew how baking would shape my life. The vintage cake designs, scalloped edges of the pages, and classic recipes like walnut brownies, shortbread cookies, and salted caramels drew me in, and in these pages I could sense that baking would be a tool of comfort and meditation for me.A bit about the bookMiette first published in 2011, and comes from Meg Ray, the chef and founder of Miette bakery in California. Like many cookbooks that hit the market, it all starts with a popular restaurant or bakery, and if all is going well then a cookbook is sure to follow. I get the appeal. The bakerys offerings are European in backbone but have a distinctly retro American look. The desserts are classic, and true to how the bakery produces their products. That means you end up seeing recipes that are simple, like the shortbreads, and others that take patience and a bit of know-how.Keep in mind that youre looking for the most recent version. The 2011 cover features their three layer Tomboy cake. Youll want to grab the 2023 updated edition here, which has their single layer Old Fashioned Cake on the cover. The newest edition includes corrections of errors that were in the first publication.A great cookbook for someone who bakes for othersI admit that I dont use all of the recipes in this cookbook (I have other cookbooks I rely on for excellent cake recipes), but I love the small, packable recipes in Miette because they make beautiful gifts for my friends and family. Among many things, Im a sucker for giving gifts, and if its something Ive baked then I enjoy sharing it even more.This book is great for bakers who ship cookies out every holiday season, the person who drops off treats to their neighbors just because, and the coworker who brings in peanut butter cookies to share with his colleagues when they all go into the office on Thursdays. The cookies are often cut to have fluted edges, the brownies can be baked individually in cupcake pans, and the caramels can be wrapped like miniature gifts of their own. These treats were born to be gifts.The dish I made this weekThis week I was completely torn between the walnut brownies and the thumbprint cookies. If youve come across my hallongrottor post then youre aware that I have a severe dependency on jam-filled baked goods. After a few back and forths, I marked the page for thumbprints.The recipe is very simple and thats what I like about many of the cookie recipes, like the graham crackers or peanut butter cookiesMiette is not reinventing the classics. This thumbprint recipe has everything you might expect, flour, sugar, egg, butter, baking powder, and extracts. Solid. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann The instructions lean toward how they do production in their bakery, so youll mainly see mixing methods that use stand mixers. However, when cookie batches are small for home production Ill often just do it by hand. This recipe was one of those that work just fine in a bowl with a wooden spoon.I mixed, I scooped, I rolled, and I thumbprinted. (Well, I use an old wine cork, actuallycorks are superior to thumbs, here). This recipe, unlike many others, has the jam go in the imprint after the bake instead of before. Its a little bit of a different vibe, but the jam stays glossy and doesnt become a chewy disk after baking. Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann The cookie was exactly as I hoped: pudgy and round with a dollop of sweet raspberry. A classic thumbprint cookie perfect for serving to friends or dropping off to your grandkids. The dough includes a healthy dose of vanilla extract, which I questioned at first, but not for very long. The cookie reminds me of raspberry vanilla ice cream and Im not mad about it.How to buy the book The hardcover of Miette is available online or as an ebook. I highly recommend supporting your local brick and mortar bookstores by asking them to order it to their location if they dont already have it in stock. Miette: Recipes from San Francisco's Most Charming Pastry Shop (Sweets and Dessert Cookbook, French Bakery) $18.21 at Amazon $34.99 Save $16.78 Shop Now Shop Now $18.21 at Amazon $34.99 Save $16.78

Waymo is planning on bringing vehicles to ten new cities in 2025, according to a report by The Verge. This new testing phase starts in Las Vegas and San Diego. These wont be pure robotaxis, as theyll have a manual operator.Its basically a small-scale experiment by the company to collect data and see how the self-driving system adapts to new locations, regional driving habits and unique weather patterns. All told, the company will be sending around ten vehicles to each new city. So what were looking for is places that are going to challenge our system and look very, very different, said Nick Rose, product manager for Waymos expansion efforts.On the road again: As Waymo prepares for broader scale, we're embarking on our largest road trip to date, visiting 10+ cities in 2025. First up: Las Vegas and San Diego.Read more about how our road trips help advance the Waymo Driver's AI: https://t.co/96XzLSFV8O pic.twitter.com/UDCWOCkVOk Waymo (@Waymo) January 29, 2025 To that point, Las Vegas is known for dense traffic and plenty of chaos surrounding drop-off zones near hotels and casinos. San Diego is similar to locations in which the Alphabet-owned company already operates, like Phoenix, but it wants to validate that the system performs well without having a ton of prior driving information.It plans on bringing the service to Miami, along with Austin and Atlanta. Waymo hasnt announced the remaining cities, but the system sure could use more testing in some of the colder parts of the country. The company has done some winter testing in upstate New York and Michigan, but that's about it. It also recently announced it would start to test driverless cars in Tokyo, but we arent sure if that counts as one of the ten new cities.Its extremely important for the company to test in multiple cities. This is to account for unique traffic conditions and weather, of course, but also for inconsistencies that can trip up driverless systems. For instance, fire trucks and ambulances tend to look slightly different across cities and states. Waymo, after all, hasnt always had the best track record when it comes to emergency vehicles.Freeways are an intrinsic part of the LA experience. To better serve our expansive 79-square-mile service area, we're beginning to provide our employees with access to fully autonomous rides on LA freewaysa key step toward expanding this capability to all riders. pic.twitter.com/oWqVQ1hlJz Waymo (@Waymo) January 28, 2025 This is just the latest move to ensure that driverless cars are ready for primetime. The company recently started bringing its robotaxis onto Los Angeles highways.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/waymo-to-test-its-driverless-system-in-ten-new-cities-in-2025-193852446.html?src=rss

If you love nothing more than good data visualization, Googles latest Sheets update will be right up your alley. The company has begun rolling out an upgrade to the apps Gemini side panel, a feature it introduced this past summer, to give its AI agent the ability to generate more in-depth insights about the data in your spreadsheets.Tapping the new Analyze for insights shortcut in Sheets will prompt Gemini to offer insights on contextual trends, patterns, and correlations between different variables in your data, according to Google. The agent will also create charts based on your data, which you can insert as static images in your document. Depending on the complexity of the prompt, Gemini will use Python code to complete the request.GoogleThere are a few notable limitations to the features current implementation. For instance, Google notes that once youve inserted a chart it cannot be modified. Additionally, any charts Gemini generates won't be directly linked to your data, so they wont automatically update after you make changes.Separately, Google recommends users be as specific as possible when prompting Gemini to provide data insights. For the most accurate results, ensure your data is in a consistent format, with clear headers and no missing values, the company adds.You can use the updated Gemini side panel in Sheets if you pay for Google One AI Premium, or if your company is a Business or Enterprise Workspace customer with a Standard or Plus plan. Anyone with a Gemini Education, Gemini Education Premium, Gemini Business or Gemini Enterprise add-on will also receive access. Google expects to complete the rollout of this feature by February 20, so you might not see in your version of Sheets right away.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/gemini-can-now-do-more-complex-data-analysis-in-google-sheets-191218214.html?src=rss

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A year after the launch of the short-livedCoca-Cola Spiced, Coke is adding another new flavor to its lineup.Coca-Cola Orange Cream is scheduled to go on sale Feb. 10 in the U.S. and Canada. It will be sold in regular and zero sugar varieties.Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. said Monday that it developed the soda, which mixes cola with orange and vanilla flavors, in response to growing consumer demand for the comforting, nostalgic flavor.Orange cream first introduced with the Creamsicle ice cream bar in 1937 has enjoyed a recent renaissance. Olipop, a probiotic soda, introduced an orange cream flavor in 2021. Carvel reintroduced its Orange Dreamy Creamy ice cream last year for the first time since 1972. Wendys also debuted an Orange Dreamsicle Frosty last spring.Coca-Cola hasbeen experimenting with new flavorsto helpkeep customers engagedwith its signature product. In 2022, it launched Coca-Cola Creations, a series of limited-edition Coke flavors in colorful cans and bottles. Coke added hints of coconut, strawberry and even Oreos to the drinks.The company introducedraspberry-flavored Coca-Cola Spiced last February, saying the offering would be a permanent addition to its lineup. But the company abruptly pulled Coca-Cola Spiced off the market in September, saying it would be replaced with a new flavor this year.Coke said Coca-Cola Orange Cream wont be a permanent flavor but would remain on sale at least through the first quarter of 2026.In an interview last year, Coca-Colas North American marketing chief, Shakir Moin, said it used to take the company at least a year to develop a new product. But its trying to move more quickly.Consumers are moving faster. The market is moving forward faster. Weve got to be faster than the speed of the market, he said.Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

On Tuesday, Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.), suggested that kids who benefit from federally funded free lunch programs, like Head Start, should consider getting jobs to pay for their own lunches.The comments were made during an interview with CNNs Pamela Brown, after the congressman was asked about Trumps order to pause federal grants, loans, and other assistance programs, while the administration reviews how the funds are being allocated. Who can actually go and actually produce their own income? Who can actually go out there and do something that makes them have value and work skills for the future? McCormick said. Before I was even 13 years old, I was picking berries in the field before (the) child labor laws that precluded that. I was a paperboy, and when I was in high school, I worked my entire way through.The congressman continued. Youre telling me that kids who stay at home instead of going to work at Burger King (and) McDonalds during the summer should stay at home and get their free lunch instead of going to work? I think we need to have a top-down review. Brown pushed back, urging McCormick to acknowledge that many of the children who receive free school lunches are elementary schoolers, and therefore well below legal working age.The terms of Trumps executive order were laid out in an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo from Matthew J. Vaeth, Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget. It explained that federal funds should be dedicated to advancing Administration priorities, focusing taxpayer dollars to advance a stronger and safer America, eliminating the financial burden of inflation for citizens, unleashing American energy and manufacturing, ending wokeness and the weaponization of government, promoting efficiency in government, and Making America Healthy Again.After releasing the memo, OMB sent a document to around 2,600 agencies that receive federal funds, including school meals for low-income students, U.S. Agency for International Development foreign assistance, the WIC nutrition program for pregnant women and infants, a reintegration program for homeless veterans, and others, asking for explanations on what exactly the programs do.In her first White House press briefing on Tuesday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt tried to quell worries by insisting the freeze was only a temporary pause to make sure these organizations receiving funds dont conflict with the new administrations policies. Leavitt also said that she would provide a list of the organizations affected and emphasized that eliminating funding to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs (DEI), or other woke programs are a priority of the administration.Head Start, which provides pre-school funding for low-income children, told CBS that the freeze has the potential to severely disrupt the ability for Head Start programs to serve nearly 800,000 children and their families nationwide. Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that students eligible for free or reduced price school meals cannot legally be charged processing fees starting in 2027.Trumps executive order was later temporarily blocked by U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan until Feb. 3, after a lawsuit brought by the National Council of Nonprofits, the American Public Health Association, the Main Street Alliance and SAGE advocates for LGBTQ+ told the court the impacts of the freeze would be catastrophic.At least six other attorneys have filed similar suits. At a news conference Tuesday, Letitia James, New York Attorney General called out Trumps executive order, saying, This policy is reckless, dangerous, illegal and unconstitutional.