Although the newest generation of consoles didn't bring about a generational shift as many had hoped, the lack of advancement in graphics means that a massive roster of games has already been released that push game design to its limits. Whether it's massive AAA worlds that set a new benchmark for the genre, or simple but deviously designed indie games that put obscure developers on a worldwide stage, the 2020s has already seen a host of influential games.

Clancy the spacecaster in 2020s The Midnight Gospel.Titmouse, Inc., the animation studio behind countless hits mainstream and indie from Star Trek: Lower Decks and The Legend of Vox Machina to The Midnight Gospel and Scavengers Reign announced a subscription box service during the companys 25th anniversary panel at SXSW, that will double as an exclusive club for access to original animation.The upcoming service is called Churp a reference to Titmouses production card, which features an animated titmouse saying the word chirp, usually in the voice of one of the cartoons actors with monthly boxes containing merch, collectibles, and paraphernalia of Titmouse characters old and new, and a code to watch a new, Churp-exclusive cartoon. The tagline on Churp.tv is cartoon delivery service. Said Titmouse president Chris Prynoski, in a news release, Its like Sanrio for stoners. The same Titmouse news release calls Churp an IP incubator and creative playground, calling to mind the heyday of Frederator Studios YouTube operations, or Cartoon Networks Cartoon Cartoon era.Churp will have several new cartoons available to subscribers at launch, according to the news release. Theres The Mitch Owl Show from the creator of Metalocalypse, in which a bright-eyed Hollywood hopeful learns the horror of working directly for an A-list celebrity; A Million Dollar Idea, created by writer Sam L. Kim (The Colbert Report), the story of the worlds biggest entrepreneur, who happens to live in his car; and How Can It Be a Do?, a pitch-perfect parody of early 2000s industrial cable network documentary series.But the headliner is probably the star-studded Bruddies, a bloodbath action-comedy about two best friends created by Ben Falcone (Tammy) and Chris Henchy (Step Brothers). The voice cast boasts Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids), Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games), Joel McHale (Community), Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures), and George Takei (Star Trek). Titmouse has not revealed any pricing information as of yet, but interested fans can sign up for updates at Churp.tv.

Gore Magala makes a triumphant and terrifying return in Monster Hunter Wilds. First introduced in Monster Hunter 4, the flagship monster is as deadly as ever, making use of its aggressive nature to inflict the challenging Frenzy state.Whether or not youve fought the creature in the past, theres a lot to keep in mind before your confrontation. This guide covers the Gore Magala weaknesses and resistances so you can prepare accordingly, where to find it, and the best strategy to defeat one of the tougher monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds.Gore Magala locationYoull first encounter Gore Magala in Chapter 5, during the A World Turned Upside Down main mission. As such, all you need to do to unlock the monster is progress through the main questline. In case youre only getting started, the chapter takes place during the High Rank portion of the game.Gore Magala only roams around the Cliffs biome, and can usually be found around Area 16. Since Gore Magala is a flying monster, its likely to move, so keep an eye out on the map.Keep in mind that in Monster Hunter Wilds, tracking monsters isnt really a prominent feature. Except for a few first-time exceptions, you can use the Environment Overview screen to see if your target is roaming around the map. If not, exploring its corresponding biome(s) for a few minutes usually does the trick youll see a notification on screen announcing its appearance. Worst case scenario, you can speak to Alma and post a hunt for it. For better or worse, the process of finding a monster is much more streamlined now. If you find tracks or other monster residuals on the ground, you can loot them for materials.How to prepare for Gore MagalaGore Magala is part of the main story of Monster Hunter Wilds. As such, its encounter is likely to fit your Hunter Rank at that corresponding moment. Since the encounter occurs during a main mission, youll be thrust into the fray after the introductory cutscene. As per usual, whenever youre asked if youre ready to depart, make sure that youre carrying regular and mega potions with you. If youre short on the latter, take a lap around the biome and loot any honey you come across.In addition, dont forget to eat you can use the portable BBQ to grill a meal. Increasing your health and stamina is essential, as Gore Magala is a formidable creature. Investing in defense is a good strategy for this encounter, and you can find some recommendations in our list of best food buffs.For later encounters, carrying a few Torch, Thunder, or Dragon Pods will be beneficial if either you or one of your teammates have a ranged weapon with Flaming, Thunder, or Dragon Ammo, even better. In addition, make sure to grab some earplugs for the monsters constant screaming.Gore Magala weaknessThe recommended elemental attacks for Gore Magala are Fire, Thunder, and Dragon. The first encompasses Flaming Ammo, Torch Pod, Fire Attack, Critical Element, and Charge Master. The second encompasses Thunder Ammo, Thunder Pod, Thunder Attack, Critical Element, and Charge Master. The third encompasses Dragon Ammo, Dragon Pod, Dragon Attack, Critical Element, and Charge Master. All three are in addition to your own weapons properties.You can find a breakdown of Gore Magalas elemental weaknesses and resistances below:Effective status effectsPoison: 1 starSleep: 1 starParalysis: 1 starBlastblight: 2 starsStun: 1 starExhaust: 2 starsEffective itemsFlash Pod: No effectSonic Bomb: No effectShock Trap: EffectivePitfall Trap: EffectiveAs for the beasts weak points and breakable parts, Gore Magalas weak point is its Mouth. Both its Antenna and Wings (x2) can be broken, and its Tail can be severed.Before diving deep into combat strategy, heres the breakdown of Gore Magalas weak points:PartSeverBluntRangedFireWaterThunderIceDragonHead4 stars3 stars3 stars1 starNo Effect1 star1 star1 starAntenna4 stars4 stars3 stars2 starsNo Effect1 star1 star2 starsNeck3 stars3 stars2 stars1 starNo Effect1 star1 star1 starTorso2 stars2 stars2 stars1 starNo Effect1 star1 star1 starLeft Foreleg3 stars3 stars2 stars1 starNo Effect1 star1 star1 starRight Foreleg3 stars3 stars2 stars1 starNo Effect1 star1 star1 starLeft Wing2 stars2 stars1 star1 starNo Effect1 star1 star1 starRight Wing2 stars2 stars1 star1 starNo Effect1 star1 star1 starLeft Wingarm2 stars2 stars2 stars2 starsNo Effect1 star1 star1 starRight Wingarm2 stars2 stars2 stars2 starsNo Effect1 star1 star1 starLeft Hind Leg2 stars2 stars2 stars1 starNo Effect1 star1 star1 starRight Hind Leg2 stars2 stars2 stars1 starNo Effect1 star1 star1 starTail2 stars2 stars2 stars1 starNo Effect1 star1 star1 starFor details about what to expect in terms of attacks and general behavior, the following section has you covered.Gore Magala attacks and strategyGore Magala tends to stay close to the ground, but its aggressive nature is relentless. Expect the monster to always be trying to charge against you and trying to close the distance with any nearby hunter.If its wings are open, which make them look more like a cape, you can expect Gore to be quite agile in its movements, flying rapidly upwards and landing towards you for an attack. Something to keep in mind is that Gores attacks usually include multiple movements, meaning that if you dont dodge in time, you might be stuck in the subsequent animations and be dragged with the creature, receiving more damage.The upside of the wings being so big is that theyre an easy target. Which is great, considering both wings can be broken. In general, you should be trying to face Gore Magala from the front. The monster is quick to react whenever somebody attacks its rear end, especially the tail, with a tough counter where it swings its claws around while turning. Sure, it might try to bite you, but its easier to see coming.If you see Gores wings going purple, be careful, as this indicates Frenzy. If the Frenzy virus takes effect, youll temporarily take more damage, and will no longer regenerate health naturally. To counter this, you can use a nulberry or a hot drink, so make sure to grab a few for your pouch. If you have access to the antivirus skill, even better, but the alternative methods will do just fine.During this state, the monster will gain a few more attacks. Most of its regular moves will leave a cloud of sorts that can kick the virus into effect. Itll also be more prone to charge, as well as do ground-slam-style moves. If it uses its claws, expect multiple attacks in quick succession. Alongside the usual wound control and dodging attacks as much as possible, remember to use traps. The key is to try and get the monster to ground as often as possible to make it easier to attack. If its spending a long time in the air, set up a trap and bait it toward you. If you can time a dodge just right, theyll hit the trap instead. Both shock and pitfall traps will do the trick.Gore Magala dropsIf youre wondering what the Gore Magala drops in Monster Hunter Wilds are, you can find a handy list below:High Rank materialsMaterialAvailability/ProbabilityFrequencySourceGore Magala Wing+Target rewards (x1/13%). Broken part rewards (x2/100%). Carving (x1/13%)4 starsWingsGore Magala Feeler+Broken part rewards (x1/100%). Carving (x1/11%)4 starsAntennaGore Magala TailTarget rewards (x1/11%). Carving (x1/11%). Carving severed part (x1/93%)3 starsTailGore Magala Scale+Target rewards (x1/22%). Wound destroyed reward (x1/38%). Carving (x1/24%)2 starsN/AGore Magala CarapaceTarget rewards (x1/22%). Wound destroyed reward (x1/38%). Carving (x1/21%)2 starsN/AGore Magala Ripclaw+Target rewards (x1/21%). Carving (x1/16%)2 starsN/AFrenzy CrystalWound destroyed reward (x1/24%)2 starsN/AGore Magala Certificate SWound destroyed reward (x1/8%)1 starN/AGore Magala NyctgemTarget rewards (x1/3%). Carving (x1/4%). Carving severed part (x1/7%)1 starTailIf youre looking for other creatures to fight in Monster Hunter Wilds, our monster list provides a full rundown of every encounter, while we have specific guides for Doshaguma, Lala Barina, Nu Udra, Rey Dau, Zoh Shia, Guardian Arkveld, and Ajarakan.

This article is a sponsored by DebugBearThe Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) in Core Web Vitals measures how quickly a website loads from a visitors perspective. It looks at how long after opening a page the largest content element becomes visible. If your website is loading slowly, thats bad for user experience and can also cause your site to rank lower in Google.When trying to fix LCP issues, its not always clear what to focus on. Is the server too slow? Are images too big? Is the content not being displayed? Google has been working to address that recently by introducing LCP subparts, which tell you where page load delays are coming from. Theyve also added this data to the Chrome UX Report, allowing you to see what causes delays for real visitors on your website!Lets take a look at what the LCP subparts are, what they mean for your website speed, and how you can measure them.The Four LCP SubpartsLCP subparts split the Largest Contentful Paint metric into four different components:Time to First Byte (TTFB): How quickly the server responds to the document request.Resource Load Delay: Time spent before the LCP image starts to download.Resource Load Time: Time spent downloading the LCP image.Element Render Delay: Time before the LCP element is displayed.The resource timings only apply if the largest page element is an image or background image. For text elements, the Load Delay and Load Time components are always zero.How To Measure LCP SubpartsOne way to measure how much each component contributes to the LCP score on your website is to use DebugBears website speed test. Expand the Largest Contentful Paint metric to see subparts and other details related to your LCP score.Here, we can see that TTFB and image Load Duration together account for 78% of the overall LCP score. That tells us that these two components are the most impactful places to start optimizing.Whats happening during each of these stages? A network request waterfall can help us understand what resources are loading through each stage.The LCP Image Discovery view filters the waterfall visualization to just the resources that are relevant to displaying the Largest Contentful Paint image. In this case, each of the first three stages contains one request, and the final stage finishes quickly with no new resources loaded. But that depends on your specific website and wont always be the case.Time To First ByteThe first step to display the largest page element is fetching the document HTML. We recently published an article about how to improve the TTFB metric.In this example, we can see that creating the server connection doesnt take all that long. Most of the time is spent waiting for the server to generate the page HTML. So, to improve the TTFB, we need to speed up that process or cache the HTML so we can skip the HTML generation entirely.Resource Load DelayThe resource we want to load is the LCP image. Ideally, we just have an <img> tag near the top of the HTML, and the browser finds it right away and starts loading it.But sometimes, we get a Load Delay, as is the case here. Instead of loading the image directly, the page uses lazysize.js, an image lazy loading library that only loads the LCP image once it has detected that it will appear in the viewport.Part of the Load Delay is caused by having to download that JavaScript library. But the browser also needs to complete the page layout and start rendering content before the library will know that the image is in the viewport. After finishing the request, theres a CPU task (in orange) that leads up to the First Contentful Paint milestone, when the page starts rendering. Only then does the library trigger the LCP image request.How do we optimize this? First of all, instead of using a lazy loading library, you can use the native loading="lazy" image attribute. That way, loading images no longer depends on first loading JavaScript code.But more specifically, the LCP image should not be lazily loaded. That way, the browser can start loading it as soon as the HTML code is ready. According to Google, you should aim to eliminate resource load delay entirely.Resources Load DurationThe Load Duration subpart is probably the most straightforward: you need to download the LCP image before you can display it!In this example, the image is loaded from the same domain as the HTML. Thats good because the browser doesnt have to connect to a new server.Other techniques you can use to reduce load delay:Use a modern image format that provides better compression.Load images at a size that matches the size they are displayed at.Deprioritize other resources that might compete with the LCP image.Element Render DelayThe fourth and final LCP component, Render Delay, is often the most confusing. The resource has loaded, but for some reason, the browser isnt ready to show it to the user yet!Luckily, in the example weve been looking at so far, the LCP image appears quickly after its been loaded. One common reason for render delay is that the LCP element is not an image. In that case, the render delay is caused by render-blocking scripts and stylesheets. The text can only appear after these have loaded and the browser has completed the rendering process.Another reason you might see render delay is when the website preloads the LCP image. Preloading is a good idea, as it practically eliminates any load delay and ensures the image is loaded early.However, if the image finishes downloading before the page is ready to render, youll see an increase in render delay on the page. And thats fine! Youve improved your website speed overall, but after optimizing your image, youve uncovered a new bottleneck to focus on.LCP Subparts In Real User CrUX DataLooking at the Largest Contentful Paint subparts in lab-based tests can provide a lot of insight into where you can optimize. But all too often, the LCP in the lab doesnt match whats happening for real users!Thats why, in February 2025, Google started including subpart data in the CrUX data report. Its not (yet?) included in PageSpeed Insights, but you can see those metrics in DebugBears Web Vitals tab.One super useful bit of info here is the LCP resource type: it tells you how many visitors saw the LCP element as a text element or an image.Even for the same page, different visitors will see slightly different content. For example, different elements are visible based on the device size, or some visitors will see a cookie banner while others see the actual page content.To make the data easier to interpret, Google only reports subpart data for images.If the LCP element is usually text on the page, then the subparts info wont be very helpful, as it wont apply to most of your visitors.But breaking down text LCP is relatively easy: everything thats not part of the TTFB score is render-delayed.Track Subparts On Your Website With Real User MonitoringLab data doesnt always match what real users experience. CrUX data is superficial, only reported for high-traffic pages, and takes at least 4 weeks to fully update after a change has been rolled out.Thats why a real-user monitoring tool like DebugBear comes in handy when fixing your LCP scores. You can track scores across all pages on your website over time and get dedicated dashboards for each LCP subpart.You can also review specific visitor experiences, see what the LCP image was for them, inspect a request waterfall, and check LCP subpart timings. Sign up for a free trial.ConclusionHaving more granular metric data available for the Largest Contentful Paint gives web developers a big leg up when making their website faster.Including subparts in CrUX provides new insight into how real visitors experience your website and can tell if the optimizations youre considering would really be impactful.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.Tomorrow Apple will be releasing new MacBooks and iPads, which is why you're seeing discounts on the older MacBooks and iPads. There are two iPads being released tomorrow, the M3 iPad Air, which you can pre-order right now for $559 (originally $599) for the 11-inch version, or the the 11th-generation iPad for $329 (originally $349) for the 11-inch version, or $749 (originally $799) for the bigger 13-inch version. Impressive by Apple's standards considering they haven't even released yet. However, this could be because the older versions might be a better deal for you. Brand: Apple, Model Name:iPad, Memory Storage Capacity:128 GB, Screen Size: 11 Inches. Apple iPad 11-inch (A16 chip) $329.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $20.00 Pre-order Here Pre-order Here $329.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $20.00 Brand: Apple, Model Name:iPad Air, Memory Storage Capacity: 128 GB, Screen Size: 11 Inches. Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3 Chip) $559.00 at Amazon $599.00 Save $40.00 Pre-order Here Pre-order Here $559.00 at Amazon $599.00 Save $40.00 Brand: Apple, Model Name:iPad Air, Memory Storage Capacity: 128 GB, Screen Size: 13 Inches. Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3 chip) $749.00 at Amazon $799.00 Save $50.00 Pre-order Here Pre-order Here $749.00 at Amazon $799.00 Save $50.00 Brand: Apple, Model Name:iPad Air, Memory Storage Capacity: 256 GB, Screen Size: 11 Inches. Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) $699.00 at Amazon Get Deal Get Deal $699.00 at Amazon SEE 1 MORE Yes, it's always nice to get the shiny new toy, but as Jake Peterson, Lifehacker's Senior Technology Editor explains, the new iPad Air might not be worth it when you can get the very capable M2 iPad Air for cheaper. Most people can justify an M3 chip over an M2 chip on a laptop, where there's more multitasking, heavier applications running, and speed is more important. But unless you're looking to do those things on a tablet, the difference between the M2 and M3 chip's speed might not be worth the money for you.If you can wait until after the release of the new iPads on March 12 to make your purchase, that will be the most sensible decision, as the M2 iPads will likely drop in price and be a better value than the new iPad Air (if you can find the M2 iPads in stock). While Apple might not sell the older iPads in new conditions, Amazon and Best Buy will.However, if money is not an issue and you want the best iPads available, both the iPad 11th-generation and the M3 iPad Air will be your best options.

After years of intense rumor and speculation, Nintendo finally revealed the Switch 2 in January of this year. While the company hasn't yet announced each and every new feature the Switch's successor will sport, the company did confirm a number of details leakers had been hinting for a long time, including a larger display, redesigned magnetic Joy-Cons, a new kickstand, backwards compatibility, and, least consequentially, a large "2" embossed on the console and dock.Since the initial announcement, we've learned a bit more about the Switch 2 in advance of its full unveiling later this year. Nintendo announced a worldwide tour, where fans can try out the Switch 2 early. It also appears that the new Joy-Cons will have a "mouse mode" that will let you drag a controller around on a table...like a computer mouse. Other than that, things have been a tad quietuntil now.Here are new Switch 2 details, courtesy of FCC filingsand what they might hint for the future of the system.The Switch 2 will use NFC, which bodes well for Amiibo supportAs spotted by The Verge, Nintendo has submitted a number of filings to the FCC. The outlet scanned through these documents, and discovered the Switch 2 will support NFC (near field communication)the technology the enables products like Amiibo to wirelessly communicate with the console. (It's also the tech behind tap-to-pay features like Apple Pay and Google Play.) If you've used Amiibo before, you might remember NFC communication happens through the right Joy-Con on the Switch. That appears the be the case for the Switch 2 as well. A second USB-C portAnother interesting confirmation in these filings concerns the console's second USB-C port. You could see this new port in the official Switch 2 announcement video, but Nintendo didn't elaborate on what it was meant for. Now we know: You'll be able to charge your Switch 2 via either USB-C port, which is great news for portable players. With the first generation of Switch, the USB-C port is on the bottom, meaning you can't charge the console while playing with the kickstand out (unless you get very creative). A second port on the side will solve for that issue. This isn't a necessarily reason to upgrade to a Switch 2, but it is a perkperhaps one that should have been thought through a decade ago with the first Switch. Wi-Fi 6 supportFinally, the filings show that the Switch 2 supports Wi-Fi 6 with up to 80MHz of bandwidth. The OG Switch supports Wi-Fi 5, as Wi-Fi 6 wasn't even a thing when it came out back in 2017. The upgrade should enable faster internet speeds for game downloads and online play while potentially increasing battery life, as Wi-Fi 6 connections can turn off when you aren't using them. That said, we won't know how much the Switch 2's speed and battery life improve over the original Switch until reviewers are able to put the console through its paces. Mark you calendar for an April 2 Nintendo DirectThe Switch 2 has no current release date. However, the company did say in the announcement video that there will be a Nintendo Direct on Wednesday, April 2 at 6 a.m. PDT, specifically intended to offer "a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2." We'll see how much more information is leaked before that date.

The Remote Desktop app for Windows is (almost) dead; long live the Windows app. Microsoft said on Monday that its legacy Remote Desktop client, which has already been replaced on other platforms, will no longer be supported on Windows after May 27, 2025. But you aren't losing any functionality here. You can still do tech support for your parents using built-in Windows functionality or the modern Windows app, which is somehow both the simplest and most confusing naming convention Microsoft's marketing team could have mustered."Starting May 27, 2025, the Remote Desktop app for Windows from the Microsoft Store will no longer be supported or available for download and installation," Microsoft's Hilary Braun wrote on its Windows IT Pro Blog. "Users must transition to Windows App to ensure continued access to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft Dev Box."The company says connections to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft Dev Box via the Remote Desktop app from the Microsoft Store will be blocked in the Remote Desktop app on the app's expiration date of May 27. For all other users, it will continue working but will no longer be supported.Increasing the confusion, Windows has a built-in Remote Desktop Connection app that will remain the only way to use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections after May 27. But Microsoft will eventually incorporate that into the Windows app.As Thurrot.com notes, Microsoft warned that it would eventually replace the Remote Desktop with the Windows app when the operating system's namesake app launched last fall. The new app even arrived as an update to the Remote Desktop client on Apple's App Store.As for the, uh, interestingly named Windows app, the company likely chose that branding because it wants to move Windows increasingly to the cloud. Its Windows 365 service, introduced in 2021, even lets you stream a virtual version of the OS from any device. So, calling the unified app used to access cloud and remote PCs "Windows app" seems maybe slightly less bizarre from that angle.Still, a Reddit thread from the Windows app's September launch held some entertaining reactions from the company's fans. "Microsoft needs to collect all the staff responsible for naming or renaming their products in the past 15 years and shoot them into the sun," u/AlignedHurdle posted. Meanwhile, u/Shoddy_Eye7866 seized an opportunity to use the Xzibit meme: "Yo dawg, I heard you like Windows, so I took Windows App and put in your Windows so you can Windows while you Windows."This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/microsoft-is-phasing-out-its-remote-desktop-app-in-may-211320714.html?src=rss

iRobot just announced some new Roomba vacuums and they feature interesting capabilities. The Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo Robot is being advertised as "the industry's first onboard mechanical debris-compacting system." In other words, it squeezes dust and debris together like, well, a garbage compactor.This allows users to go eight weeks without having to empty the vacuum. It also eliminates the need for a dedicated debris bin.iRobotOtherwise, the 205 is a full-featured hybrid vacuum/mop. Theres a 4-stage vacuuming system with ClearView LiDAR for improved navigation. The company says this unit offers "250 percent more power-lifting suction and improved cleaning performance" when compared to Roomba 600 series robots.The Roomba Plus 405 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock is another hybrid, but this one pays special attention to the mopping capabilities. It includes the companys new DualClean mop pads that spin at 200 RPM for some extra oomph. It also comes with Roombas AutoWash dock, which washes and dries the mop pads on its own. This tech was first used in last years Roomba Combo 10 Max.iRobotThe company also announced the 505 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock, which is better at cleaning edges. To coincide with these new products, the Roomba Home app is getting some much-needed upgrades. The redesign should allow for "more intuitive control, the ability to create routines and schedules, access to real-time monitoring of their device and advanced customized cleaning options."The Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo Robot starts at $469 and the Roomba Plus 405 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock costs $800. The 505 costs a whopping $1,000. Preorders go live on March 18 via iRobot or select retailers. The company also announced a new entry-level vacuum called the Roomba 105 that costs $319.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/roombas-irobot-205-robovac-can-go-eight-weeks-without-being-emptied-210014269.html?src=rss

The iPad Air M3 review verdicts are in here's the consensus on Apple's new mid-range tablet.

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