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How to Make Your First ‘Ninja Slushi’ (Without Ruining It)
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Unboxing a new kitchen appliance is one of my favorite experiences—it’s a non-holiday present and I know what’s inside—how wonderful! But the instruction manual part really kills my vibe.
I know tossing it aside will almost surely lead to failure, but I hate reading them anyway.
In fact, I did read the operation manual for the Ninja Slushi, and I still managed to screw up my first batch of slush.
(You can read about that experience in my review of the Ninja Slushi.) To help you avoid the shame of a ruined slush, not to mention reading the tedious instructions, I've assembled this step by step guide on operating your new Ninja Slushi, from set-up to clean-up.Notes on sugar and alcoholBefore getting started, know that what you put into the machine will directly affect your success.
Specifically, the liquid you’re using must have at least 4% sugar content.
If it doesn’t, it will become too icy, and the machine will have trouble scraping the frozen mixture out of the evaporator cylinder.
(You can’t use artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes either, unless you want to fall down a rabbit hole of allulose and xanthan gum and brightly hued, sugar-free prepackaged slushie mixes.)Ninja provides a little chart indicating the minimum amount of sugar you need for a particular serving size.
Make a simple syrup by mixing the amount of sugar with an equal amount of water and microwaving it until warm.
Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves.
This simple syrup can be added to your greater recipe mixture before pouring it into the Ninja Slushi (make sure to account for the water from your simple syrup in your overall calculations).
Even if you messed up and froze a cold brew mixture without any sugar by accident, you can fix it.
(Maybe I know this first hand? Maybe I don’t.) The machine will stop if it detects a problem with your sugar content during the churning process.
This is your chance to make a simple syrup with the correct amount of sugar and pour it in to the mix.
Don’t add sugar directly to the chamber mid-freeze—it may have trouble dissolving into the partially frozen drink.Alcohol has a similar stipulation—a minimum of 2.8% and a maximum of 16% alcohol must be present to make a spiked slush that will freeze properly.
Again, there's a helpful chart to guide you on your journey, but once you know these rules and abide by them, the machine will play nice.Now, let's make that slush.1.
Set up the Ninja Slushi

Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann

Like dishware, bakeware, and anything else from a dusty factory, it’s a good idea to take apart the Slushi and clean the parts with soapy water before you put food in it.
That includes the drip tray, the main vessel, the condensation catch, and the auger (that spiral thingy).
The silver evaporator is not removable, so just wipe it down with a soft cloth.
Dry everything thoroughly.It’s no small appliance, so make sure you clear off a nice section of your countertop.
There are vents on the sides and back, so give those areas room to breathe too.
Put the parts back in their respective areas.
The main vessel sits into the bail handle in the back, as you pull it backward.
It won’t make a clicking sound, but it will sit there securely secure.
Once reassembled, plug in the machine.2.
Pour in the liquid mixture

Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann

The fun part is almost here! Open the hatch on the top of the main clear container.
Pour the mixture in, all in one go.
Depending on how your Ninja Slushi is situated on the countertop, this might be a little hard to do gracefully.
I recommend using a pitcher or a bottle—any container with a somewhat narrow pour spout—for more precision. 3.
Power up

Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann

Click the power button on the control panel.
All of the features should light up.
On the left side, you’ll see the presets.
Select the one that best matches the mixture you made: a regular soda slushie would be the “Slush” preset, an alcoholic slushie would be “Spiked Slush,” a coffee frappé would be the “Frappé” setting, and so on for milkshakes and frozen juices.
This time, I decided to make a chocolate milkshake.
Press the button you need and the right side panel should automatically light up with the number of bars that indicate the temperature.
The machine should start churning, so all you have to do is wait. Note that this is the stage where the Ninja Slushi will alert you if you did not add enough sugar or if there’s a problem with the alcohol content.
You know how to add more sugar, and more alcohol can go directly in the machine if needed—but if you added too much alcohol to start, you need to fix that by pouring in some water to dilute the mixture.
If the tank is already at the Max Fill line, dispense some mixture before adding water to dilute it. 4.
Dispense and adjust consistency

Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann

Once the Slushi has finished the setting cycle, it’ll play you a little ditty to signal it’s ready, but the auger will keep spinning.
Grab a glass and hold it under the spout.
Pull the handle toward you and hold it to dispense your slushie.
The handle doesn’t have a locking mechanism while dispensing, so you have to keep pressure on it or it’ll spring shut. If you’re happy with your slushie’s consistency, hooray! If you aren’t, you can make it thicker or thinner by manually pressing the up arrow (for a thicker, colder slushie) or the down arrow (for a warmer, more liquid-y slushie).
The machine will alert you when the new temperature has been reached.5.
Clean everything thoroughlyAfter the party is over, you’ll need to clean up your Ninja Slushi.
If there is still slushie left in the container, dispense it all into a bowl or container.
You have to do this with the preset running because it’ll push the mixture down and out of the spout.
Discard it or save it to slush another day. Turn off the preset and select the rinse button.
Have a big container handy—I use a 4-quart pot as my helper of choice.
Pour hot water all the way up to the Max Fill line, then put the pot under the spout and slowly dispense all of the water.
Liquid comes out way faster than slush, so only pull the dispensing handle toward you maybe 30%.
Once all of the water is out, stop the rinse cycle by pressing the rinse button again, then press the power button to turn the machine off.
Unplug it and disassemble the same parts you washed earlier.
I hand wash them with warm soapy water, but if you have a dishwasher, the directions say you can toss all the parts in there.
Wipe down the evaporator with a warm, damp cloth.
Dry everything off before assembling the pieces again for storage, or to make your next slushie.
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How to Make Your First ‘Ninja Slushi’ (Without Ruining It)
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Unboxing a new kitchen appliance is one of my favorite experiences—it’s a non-holiday present and I know what’s inside—how wonderful! But the instruction manual part really kills my vibe. I know tossing it aside will almost surely lead to failure, but I hate reading them anyway. In fact, I did read the operation manual for the Ninja Slushi, and I still managed to screw up my first batch of slush. (You can read about that experience in my review of the Ninja Slushi.) To help you avoid the shame of a ruined slush, not to mention reading the tedious instructions, I've assembled this step by step guide on operating your new Ninja Slushi, from set-up to clean-up.Notes on sugar and alcoholBefore getting started, know that what you put into the machine will directly affect your success. Specifically, the liquid you’re using must have at least 4% sugar content. If it doesn’t, it will become too icy, and the machine will have trouble scraping the frozen mixture out of the evaporator cylinder. (You can’t use artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes either, unless you want to fall down a rabbit hole of allulose and xanthan gum and brightly hued, sugar-free prepackaged slushie mixes.)Ninja provides a little chart indicating the minimum amount of sugar you need for a particular serving size. Make a simple syrup by mixing the amount of sugar with an equal amount of water and microwaving it until warm. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. This simple syrup can be added to your greater recipe mixture before pouring it into the Ninja Slushi (make sure to account for the water from your simple syrup in your overall calculations). Even if you messed up and froze a cold brew mixture without any sugar by accident, you can fix it. (Maybe I know this first hand? Maybe I don’t.) The machine will stop if it detects a problem with your sugar content during the churning process. This is your chance to make a simple syrup with the correct amount of sugar and pour it in to the mix. Don’t add sugar directly to the chamber mid-freeze—it may have trouble dissolving into the partially frozen drink.Alcohol has a similar stipulation—a minimum of 2.8% and a maximum of 16% alcohol must be present to make a spiked slush that will freeze properly. Again, there's a helpful chart to guide you on your journey, but once you know these rules and abide by them, the machine will play nice.Now, let's make that slush.1. Set up the Ninja Slushi Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Like dishware, bakeware, and anything else from a dusty factory, it’s a good idea to take apart the Slushi and clean the parts with soapy water before you put food in it. That includes the drip tray, the main vessel, the condensation catch, and the auger (that spiral thingy). The silver evaporator is not removable, so just wipe it down with a soft cloth. Dry everything thoroughly.It’s no small appliance, so make sure you clear off a nice section of your countertop. There are vents on the sides and back, so give those areas room to breathe too. Put the parts back in their respective areas. The main vessel sits into the bail handle in the back, as you pull it backward. It won’t make a clicking sound, but it will sit there securely secure. Once reassembled, plug in the machine.2. Pour in the liquid mixture Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann The fun part is almost here! Open the hatch on the top of the main clear container. Pour the mixture in, all in one go. Depending on how your Ninja Slushi is situated on the countertop, this might be a little hard to do gracefully. I recommend using a pitcher or a bottle—any container with a somewhat narrow pour spout—for more precision. 3. Power up Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Click the power button on the control panel. All of the features should light up. On the left side, you’ll see the presets. Select the one that best matches the mixture you made: a regular soda slushie would be the “Slush” preset, an alcoholic slushie would be “Spiked Slush,” a coffee frappé would be the “Frappé” setting, and so on for milkshakes and frozen juices. This time, I decided to make a chocolate milkshake. Press the button you need and the right side panel should automatically light up with the number of bars that indicate the temperature. The machine should start churning, so all you have to do is wait. Note that this is the stage where the Ninja Slushi will alert you if you did not add enough sugar or if there’s a problem with the alcohol content. You know how to add more sugar, and more alcohol can go directly in the machine if needed—but if you added too much alcohol to start, you need to fix that by pouring in some water to dilute the mixture. If the tank is already at the Max Fill line, dispense some mixture before adding water to dilute it. 4. Dispense and adjust consistency Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Once the Slushi has finished the setting cycle, it’ll play you a little ditty to signal it’s ready, but the auger will keep spinning. Grab a glass and hold it under the spout. Pull the handle toward you and hold it to dispense your slushie. The handle doesn’t have a locking mechanism while dispensing, so you have to keep pressure on it or it’ll spring shut. If you’re happy with your slushie’s consistency, hooray! If you aren’t, you can make it thicker or thinner by manually pressing the up arrow (for a thicker, colder slushie) or the down arrow (for a warmer, more liquid-y slushie). The machine will alert you when the new temperature has been reached.5. Clean everything thoroughlyAfter the party is over, you’ll need to clean up your Ninja Slushi. If there is still slushie left in the container, dispense it all into a bowl or container. You have to do this with the preset running because it’ll push the mixture down and out of the spout. Discard it or save it to slush another day. Turn off the preset and select the rinse button. Have a big container handy—I use a 4-quart pot as my helper of choice. Pour hot water all the way up to the Max Fill line, then put the pot under the spout and slowly dispense all of the water. Liquid comes out way faster than slush, so only pull the dispensing handle toward you maybe 30%. Once all of the water is out, stop the rinse cycle by pressing the rinse button again, then press the power button to turn the machine off. Unplug it and disassemble the same parts you washed earlier. I hand wash them with warm soapy water, but if you have a dishwasher, the directions say you can toss all the parts in there. Wipe down the evaporator with a warm, damp cloth. Dry everything off before assembling the pieces again for storage, or to make your next slushie. Source: https://lifehacker.com/food-drink/how-to-make-your-first-slush-with-the-ninja-slushi?utm_medium=RSS #how #make #your #first #ninja #slushi #without #ruining

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How to Make Your First ‘Ninja Slushi’ (Without Ruining It)

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Unboxing a new kitchen appliance is one of my favorite experiences—it’s a non-holiday present and I know what’s inside—how wonderful! But the instruction manual part really kills my vibe. I know tossing it aside will almost surely lead to failure, but I hate reading them anyway. In fact, I did read the operation manual for the Ninja Slushi, and I still managed to screw up my first batch of slush. (You can read about that experience in my review of the Ninja Slushi.) To help you avoid the shame of a ruined slush, not to mention reading the tedious instructions, I've assembled this step by step guide on operating your new Ninja Slushi, from set-up to clean-up.Notes on sugar and alcoholBefore getting started, know that what you put into the machine will directly affect your success. Specifically, the liquid you’re using must have at least 4% sugar content. If it doesn’t, it will become too icy, and the machine will have trouble scraping the frozen mixture out of the evaporator cylinder. (You can’t use artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes either, unless you want to fall down a rabbit hole of allulose and xanthan gum and brightly hued, sugar-free prepackaged slushie mixes.)Ninja provides a little chart indicating the minimum amount of sugar you need for a particular serving size. Make a simple syrup by mixing the amount of sugar with an equal amount of water and microwaving it until warm. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. This simple syrup can be added to your greater recipe mixture before pouring it into the Ninja Slushi (make sure to account for the water from your simple syrup in your overall calculations). Even if you messed up and froze a cold brew mixture without any sugar by accident, you can fix it. (Maybe I know this first hand? Maybe I don’t.) The machine will stop if it detects a problem with your sugar content during the churning process. This is your chance to make a simple syrup with the correct amount of sugar and pour it in to the mix. Don’t add sugar directly to the chamber mid-freeze—it may have trouble dissolving into the partially frozen drink.Alcohol has a similar stipulation—a minimum of 2.8% and a maximum of 16% alcohol must be present to make a spiked slush that will freeze properly. Again, there's a helpful chart to guide you on your journey, but once you know these rules and abide by them, the machine will play nice.Now, let's make that slush.1. Set up the Ninja Slushi Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Like dishware, bakeware, and anything else from a dusty factory, it’s a good idea to take apart the Slushi and clean the parts with soapy water before you put food in it. That includes the drip tray, the main vessel, the condensation catch, and the auger (that spiral thingy). The silver evaporator is not removable, so just wipe it down with a soft cloth. Dry everything thoroughly.It’s no small appliance, so make sure you clear off a nice section of your countertop. There are vents on the sides and back, so give those areas room to breathe too. Put the parts back in their respective areas. The main vessel sits into the bail handle in the back, as you pull it backward. It won’t make a clicking sound, but it will sit there securely secure. Once reassembled, plug in the machine.2. Pour in the liquid mixture Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann The fun part is almost here! Open the hatch on the top of the main clear container. Pour the mixture in, all in one go. Depending on how your Ninja Slushi is situated on the countertop, this might be a little hard to do gracefully. I recommend using a pitcher or a bottle—any container with a somewhat narrow pour spout—for more precision. 3. Power up Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Click the power button on the control panel. All of the features should light up. On the left side, you’ll see the presets. Select the one that best matches the mixture you made: a regular soda slushie would be the “Slush” preset, an alcoholic slushie would be “Spiked Slush,” a coffee frappé would be the “Frappé” setting, and so on for milkshakes and frozen juices. This time, I decided to make a chocolate milkshake. Press the button you need and the right side panel should automatically light up with the number of bars that indicate the temperature. The machine should start churning, so all you have to do is wait. Note that this is the stage where the Ninja Slushi will alert you if you did not add enough sugar or if there’s a problem with the alcohol content. You know how to add more sugar, and more alcohol can go directly in the machine if needed—but if you added too much alcohol to start, you need to fix that by pouring in some water to dilute the mixture. If the tank is already at the Max Fill line, dispense some mixture before adding water to dilute it. 4. Dispense and adjust consistency Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Once the Slushi has finished the setting cycle, it’ll play you a little ditty to signal it’s ready, but the auger will keep spinning. Grab a glass and hold it under the spout. Pull the handle toward you and hold it to dispense your slushie. The handle doesn’t have a locking mechanism while dispensing, so you have to keep pressure on it or it’ll spring shut. If you’re happy with your slushie’s consistency, hooray! If you aren’t, you can make it thicker or thinner by manually pressing the up arrow (for a thicker, colder slushie) or the down arrow (for a warmer, more liquid-y slushie). The machine will alert you when the new temperature has been reached.5. Clean everything thoroughlyAfter the party is over, you’ll need to clean up your Ninja Slushi. If there is still slushie left in the container, dispense it all into a bowl or container. You have to do this with the preset running because it’ll push the mixture down and out of the spout. Discard it or save it to slush another day. Turn off the preset and select the rinse button. Have a big container handy—I use a 4-quart pot as my helper of choice. Pour hot water all the way up to the Max Fill line, then put the pot under the spout and slowly dispense all of the water. Liquid comes out way faster than slush, so only pull the dispensing handle toward you maybe 30%. Once all of the water is out, stop the rinse cycle by pressing the rinse button again, then press the power button to turn the machine off. Unplug it and disassemble the same parts you washed earlier. I hand wash them with warm soapy water, but if you have a dishwasher, the directions say you can toss all the parts in there. Wipe down the evaporator with a warm, damp cloth. Dry everything off before assembling the pieces again for storage, or to make your next slushie.

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Start creating for Magic Leap 2 with new Unity Learn course
Ready for a big leap forward in augmented reality (AR) development?We’re excited to announce that the Unity Learn team has partnered with Magic Leap to develop a new, self-guided learning experience to support the release of the Magic Leap 2 headset.Magic Leap develops immersive, enterprise AR technology that seamlessly integrates the digital into the physical world.
The Magic Leap 2 is their latest innovation, designed to address barriers preventing the widespread adoption of AR technology.
With emphasis on accessibility and ease of use, this new headset is poised to play a key role across sectors including education, health care, manufacturing, and beyond.Unity Development for Magic Leap 2 is a course designed by the Unity Learn team in collaboration with Magic Leap.
The course is aimed at intermediate developers interested in learning how to create compelling AR experiences for this new device.
Magic Leap has produced user guides and documentation, and Unity already supports the Magic Leap 2 through its plug-in system and XR Interaction Toolkit, so a Unity Learn course for the Magic Leap 2 was the natural next step.Because the course is targeted at intermediate developers, it has been structured differently than beginner-level Unity Learn courses.
Instead of showing learners how to write code, the course provides ready-to-use code snippets and example scenes that developers can quickly implement in their projects.
The example prototype scenes include a wall-mounted media player, a model viewer with hand tracking, and a sticky note app that takes advantage of the Magic Leap 2’s space localization capabilities.The course uses an in-Editor tutorial to guide developers through the process of configuring their projects and deploying apps to the Magic Leap 2.
Then, there’s a series of additional tutorials to complete which cover the device’s various features.
Each tutorial includes an overview of the feature, a set-up guide, examples of how it can be implemented, and tips for using it effectively.
Through these tutorials, course participants will learn about plane detection, global and segmented dimming, marker tracking, hand and eye tracking, meshing, and more.
You can see examples of these features below.This collaboration with Magic Leap will give Unity developers the skills to build AR experiences that make the most of the Magic Leap 2’s many capabilities.
If that sounds exciting to you, dive into the Unity Learn course today and start creating.
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Start creating for Magic Leap 2 with new Unity Learn course
Ready for a big leap forward in augmented reality (AR) development?We’re excited to announce that the Unity Learn team has partnered with Magic Leap to develop a new, self-guided learning experience to support the release of the Magic Leap 2 headset.Magic Leap develops immersive, enterprise AR technology that seamlessly integrates the digital into the physical world. The Magic Leap 2 is their latest innovation, designed to address barriers preventing the widespread adoption of AR technology. With emphasis on accessibility and ease of use, this new headset is poised to play a key role across sectors including education, health care, manufacturing, and beyond.Unity Development for Magic Leap 2 is a course designed by the Unity Learn team in collaboration with Magic Leap. The course is aimed at intermediate developers interested in learning how to create compelling AR experiences for this new device. Magic Leap has produced user guides and documentation, and Unity already supports the Magic Leap 2 through its plug-in system and XR Interaction Toolkit, so a Unity Learn course for the Magic Leap 2 was the natural next step.Because the course is targeted at intermediate developers, it has been structured differently than beginner-level Unity Learn courses. Instead of showing learners how to write code, the course provides ready-to-use code snippets and example scenes that developers can quickly implement in their projects. The example prototype scenes include a wall-mounted media player, a model viewer with hand tracking, and a sticky note app that takes advantage of the Magic Leap 2’s space localization capabilities.The course uses an in-Editor tutorial to guide developers through the process of configuring their projects and deploying apps to the Magic Leap 2. Then, there’s a series of additional tutorials to complete which cover the device’s various features. Each tutorial includes an overview of the feature, a set-up guide, examples of how it can be implemented, and tips for using it effectively. Through these tutorials, course participants will learn about plane detection, global and segmented dimming, marker tracking, hand and eye tracking, meshing, and more. You can see examples of these features below.This collaboration with Magic Leap will give Unity developers the skills to build AR experiences that make the most of the Magic Leap 2’s many capabilities. If that sounds exciting to you, dive into the Unity Learn course today and start creating. Source: https://unity.com/archive/blog/news/start-creating-for-magic-leap-2-with-new-unity-learn-course #start #creating #for #magic #leap #with #new #unity #learn #course

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Ready for a big leap forward in augmented reality (AR) development?We’re excited to announce that the Unity Learn team has partnered with Magic Leap to develop a new, self-guided learning experience to support the release of the Magic Leap 2 headset.Magic Leap develops immersive, enterprise AR technology that seamlessly integrates the digital into the physical world. The Magic Leap 2 is their latest innovation, designed to address barriers preventing the widespread adoption of AR technology. With emphasis on accessibility and ease of use, this new headset is poised to play a key role across sectors including education, health care, manufacturing, and beyond.Unity Development for Magic Leap 2 is a course designed by the Unity Learn team in collaboration with Magic Leap. The course is aimed at intermediate developers interested in learning how to create compelling AR experiences for this new device. Magic Leap has produced user guides and documentation, and Unity already supports the Magic Leap 2 through its plug-in system and XR Interaction Toolkit, so a Unity Learn course for the Magic Leap 2 was the natural next step.Because the course is targeted at intermediate developers, it has been structured differently than beginner-level Unity Learn courses. Instead of showing learners how to write code, the course provides ready-to-use code snippets and example scenes that developers can quickly implement in their projects. The example prototype scenes include a wall-mounted media player, a model viewer with hand tracking, and a sticky note app that takes advantage of the Magic Leap 2’s space localization capabilities.The course uses an in-Editor tutorial to guide developers through the process of configuring their projects and deploying apps to the Magic Leap 2. Then, there’s a series of additional tutorials to complete which cover the device’s various features. Each tutorial includes an overview of the feature, a set-up guide, examples of how it can be implemented, and tips for using it effectively. Through these tutorials, course participants will learn about plane detection, global and segmented dimming, marker tracking, hand and eye tracking, meshing, and more. You can see examples of these features below.This collaboration with Magic Leap will give Unity developers the skills to build AR experiences that make the most of the Magic Leap 2’s many capabilities. If that sounds exciting to you, dive into the Unity Learn course today and start creating.

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Ace Your Tennis Training with Acemate’s Revolutionary Rally Robot

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Ace Your Tennis Training with Acemate’s Revolutionary Rally Robot
Tennis players know the struggle of finding consistent practice partners who match their skill level and availability. Traditional ball machines offer repetitive feeds but lack the dynamic interaction that makes tennis truly engaging and effective for skill development. While these machines can help with basic shot repetition, they fail to simulate the unpredictability, movement, and strategic elements that define real match play, leaving serious players with a significant gap in their training options. Enter Acemate, the revolutionary tennis robot that transforms solo practice into an authentic rally experience. Unlike conventional ball machines that simply shoot balls in predetermined patterns, Acemate actively moves across the court, tracks your shots with 4K binocular vision, and returns balls with human-like groundstrokes that respond to your play style. This breakthrough technology creates a training experience that closely mimics actual match conditions, allowing players to develop not just technical skills but also the tactical awareness and decision-making abilities essential for competitive success. Designer: Acemate Click Here to Buy Now: $1499 $2329 ($830 off). Hurry, only 28/290 left! Raised over $1,001,000. The robot’s 4K binocular camera system represents a quantum leap beyond the monocular vision found in other training devices. By capturing depth and speed similar to human eyes, Acemate achieves centimeter-level accuracy in tracking both the ball and your movements across the court. This precision enables the robot to position itself optimally for returns while analyzing your technique in real time, providing an experience that feels remarkably natural and responsive compared to the static drills of traditional practice methods. Players of all levels will appreciate Acemate’s versatile training modes designed to target specific aspects of the game. The Baseline Rally mode delivers customizable groundstrokes that keep you moving laterally and testing your consistency from the back of the court. Mini-court Rally offers gentler exchanges perfect for beginners or warm-up sessions, while Net Rally mode focuses on volleys with controlled feeds that enhance your reactions and hand-eye coordination at the net, addressing the full spectrum of skills needed for complete player development. Advanced players seeking higher-intensity training will love the Pro-level Simulation mode, which recreates iconic rally patterns inspired by ATP and Grand Slam matches. This feature allows you to experience the rhythm and intensity of professional exchanges, pushing your footwork, shot selection, and stamina to new heights. For serve practice, Acemate functions as both ball boy and coach, delivering balls directly to your hand while measuring serve speed and tracking placement accuracy, eliminating the tedious ball collection that typically interrupts valuable practice time. This versatility is thanks to Acemate’s mobility system, featuring four Mecanum wheels that allow omnidirectional movement, enabling the robot to glide across the court with surprising agility. This movement capability means you’ll be challenged to hit shots to different court positions just as you would against a human opponent, improving your court coverage and shot placement under realistic conditions. The robot adjusts its positioning based on your shots, creating the dynamic back-and-forth that makes tennis so engaging and developing the spatial awareness that static training simply cannot provide. The companion app transforms your smartphone or Apple Watch into a powerful training command center, offering real-time performance metrics and customization options from ball velocity to landing spots to shot types. After each session, receive comprehensive reports detailing your performance, as well as actionable insights that guide your improvement with the precision of professional coaching. The robot’s compact form and retractable handle make it surprisingly portable, and compatibility with all court surfaces without special setups maximizes your valuable practice time. With Acemate, your tennis practices transform from monotonous ball feeding into dynamic, responsive training that mirrors match conditions. Players gain a consistent, tireless partner that adapts to their level while providing detailed performance analytics previously available only to professionals. This breakthrough technology finally solves tennis’s fundamental training challenge, allowing players to develop complete game awareness and tactical skills even when hitting solo on the court. Click Here to Buy Now: $1499 $2329 ($830 off). Hurry, only 28/290 left! Raised over $1,001,000.The post Ace Your Tennis Training with Acemate’s Revolutionary Rally Robot first appeared on Yanko Design. Source: https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/05/13/ace-your-tennis-training-with-acemates-revolutionary-rally-robot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ace-your-tennis-training-with-acemates-revolutionary-rally-robot #ace #your #tennis #training #with #acemates #revolutionary #rally #robot

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Ace Your Tennis Training with Acemate’s Revolutionary Rally Robot

Tennis players know the struggle of finding consistent practice partners who match their skill level and availability. Traditional ball machines offer repetitive feeds but lack the dynamic interaction that makes tennis truly engaging and effective for skill development. While these machines can help with basic shot repetition, they fail to simulate the unpredictability, movement, and strategic elements that define real match play, leaving serious players with a significant gap in their training options. Enter Acemate, the revolutionary tennis robot that transforms solo practice into an authentic rally experience. Unlike conventional ball machines that simply shoot balls in predetermined patterns, Acemate actively moves across the court, tracks your shots with 4K binocular vision, and returns balls with human-like groundstrokes that respond to your play style. This breakthrough technology creates a training experience that closely mimics actual match conditions, allowing players to develop not just technical skills but also the tactical awareness and decision-making abilities essential for competitive success. Designer: Acemate Click Here to Buy Now: $1499 $2329 ($830 off). Hurry, only 28/290 left! Raised over $1,001,000. The robot’s 4K binocular camera system represents a quantum leap beyond the monocular vision found in other training devices. By capturing depth and speed similar to human eyes, Acemate achieves centimeter-level accuracy in tracking both the ball and your movements across the court. This precision enables the robot to position itself optimally for returns while analyzing your technique in real time, providing an experience that feels remarkably natural and responsive compared to the static drills of traditional practice methods. Players of all levels will appreciate Acemate’s versatile training modes designed to target specific aspects of the game. The Baseline Rally mode delivers customizable groundstrokes that keep you moving laterally and testing your consistency from the back of the court. Mini-court Rally offers gentler exchanges perfect for beginners or warm-up sessions, while Net Rally mode focuses on volleys with controlled feeds that enhance your reactions and hand-eye coordination at the net, addressing the full spectrum of skills needed for complete player development. Advanced players seeking higher-intensity training will love the Pro-level Simulation mode, which recreates iconic rally patterns inspired by ATP and Grand Slam matches. This feature allows you to experience the rhythm and intensity of professional exchanges, pushing your footwork, shot selection, and stamina to new heights. For serve practice, Acemate functions as both ball boy and coach, delivering balls directly to your hand while measuring serve speed and tracking placement accuracy, eliminating the tedious ball collection that typically interrupts valuable practice time. This versatility is thanks to Acemate’s mobility system, featuring four Mecanum wheels that allow omnidirectional movement, enabling the robot to glide across the court with surprising agility. This movement capability means you’ll be challenged to hit shots to different court positions just as you would against a human opponent, improving your court coverage and shot placement under realistic conditions. The robot adjusts its positioning based on your shots, creating the dynamic back-and-forth that makes tennis so engaging and developing the spatial awareness that static training simply cannot provide. The companion app transforms your smartphone or Apple Watch into a powerful training command center, offering real-time performance metrics and customization options from ball velocity to landing spots to shot types. After each session, receive comprehensive reports detailing your performance, as well as actionable insights that guide your improvement with the precision of professional coaching. The robot’s compact form and retractable handle make it surprisingly portable, and compatibility with all court surfaces without special setups maximizes your valuable practice time. With Acemate, your tennis practices transform from monotonous ball feeding into dynamic, responsive training that mirrors match conditions. Players gain a consistent, tireless partner that adapts to their level while providing detailed performance analytics previously available only to professionals. This breakthrough technology finally solves tennis’s fundamental training challenge, allowing players to develop complete game awareness and tactical skills even when hitting solo on the court. Click Here to Buy Now: $1499 $2329 ($830 off). Hurry, only 28/290 left! Raised over $1,001,000.The post Ace Your Tennis Training with Acemate’s Revolutionary Rally Robot first appeared on Yanko Design.

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2025-05-14 02:33:28 ·

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Why a Smaller Battery Isn't a Big Deal

Longer battery life typically ranks at or near the top of phone owners' wish lists when it comes to the things they want most.
After all, a phone is no good if the battery is dead.
And yet, phone makers often appear not to care.
We need only consider the latest handset from Samsung as yet another example of a $1,000-plus piece of hardware that intentionally downsizes the battery to achieve a design goal.The Galaxy S25 Edge ($1,099.99) is a thinner, lighter version of the Galaxy S25+ ($999.99).
It's thinner and lighter mostly because Samsung trimmed 1,000mAh of capacity from the battery so it could tighten up the dimensions.
The S25+ has a 4,900mAh battery and the Edge pares that back to 3,900mAh.
What does that loss of battery get you? A device that measures 6.23 by 2.98 by 0.23 inches (HWD) and weighs 5.75 ounces compared with 6.24 by 2.98 by 0.29 inches and 6.70 ounces.
The Edge is 0.06 inches (1.5mm) thinner and weighs about one ounce less than the S25+.
There are other differences, but the phones are otherwise much the same.(Credit: Eric Zeman)We haven't tested the S25 Edge battery life yet, but Samsung says the phone gets more battery life than the S24 (13 hours, 6 minutes in our testing), but not as much as the S25 (14 hours, 15 minutes).
It considers this good enough to call "all-day battery life." Despite a much smaller battery than the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup, the Edge will likely deliver good-enough results for most people, and it shouldn't factor too heavily into your decision-making.
Here's why.The S24 and S25 are not class leaders in battery life, but they suffice.
Each has a 4,000mAh battery that outlasts plenty of competing Android phones, including the Google Pixel 9 (11 hours, 45 minutes) and the Pixel 9 Pro XL (12 hours, 25 minutes).
Recommended by Our EditorsMoreover, folding phones continue to capture our attention and sell despite having some of the shortest battery lives of any phones we test.
Samsung's $1,899.99 Galaxy Z Fold 6 lasted just 11 hours and 30 minutes in testing, while the $1,799 Pixel 9 Pro Fold lasted 11 hours.
Longer battery life would be nice, but people aren't returning these phones in droves because they need an extra hour or two.(Credit: Eric Zeman)Charging speed is another factor to consider.
Samsung plays it conservative and keeps the S25 Edge's maximum wired charging speed at 25W.
This is about the same as the latest iPhones (25W) and Pixels (27W), and is still plenty fast.
Though we haven't tested it yet, the S25 Edge should recharge fully in less than 1 hour and 15 minutes.
You can likely expect the battery's charge to jump by 50% if you plug it in for about 30 minutes, which helps offset the shorter battery life.
There are also tricks to consider for extending battery life when necessary.
For example, turning off your phone's always-on display will save lots of battery life.
Taming notifications, putting apps to sleep, and using the phone's battery saver mode will also conserve power.
So while the Galaxy S25 Edge isn't primed to be a battery life champion, many people will likely delight at its svelte design and enjoy a phone that's lighter and easier to hold.
That's a fair trade to me.You can preorder the S25 Edge now ahead of its May 30 sale date.
Check back soon for a full review.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Why a Smaller Battery Isn't a Big Deal
Longer battery life typically ranks at or near the top of phone owners' wish lists when it comes to the things they want most. After all, a phone is no good if the battery is dead. And yet, phone makers often appear not to care. We need only consider the latest handset from Samsung as yet another example of a $1,000-plus piece of hardware that intentionally downsizes the battery to achieve a design goal.The Galaxy S25 Edge ($1,099.99) is a thinner, lighter version of the Galaxy S25+ ($999.99). It's thinner and lighter mostly because Samsung trimmed 1,000mAh of capacity from the battery so it could tighten up the dimensions. The S25+ has a 4,900mAh battery and the Edge pares that back to 3,900mAh. What does that loss of battery get you? A device that measures 6.23 by 2.98 by 0.23 inches (HWD) and weighs 5.75 ounces compared with 6.24 by 2.98 by 0.29 inches and 6.70 ounces. The Edge is 0.06 inches (1.5mm) thinner and weighs about one ounce less than the S25+. There are other differences, but the phones are otherwise much the same.(Credit: Eric Zeman)We haven't tested the S25 Edge battery life yet, but Samsung says the phone gets more battery life than the S24 (13 hours, 6 minutes in our testing), but not as much as the S25 (14 hours, 15 minutes). It considers this good enough to call "all-day battery life." Despite a much smaller battery than the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup, the Edge will likely deliver good-enough results for most people, and it shouldn't factor too heavily into your decision-making. Here's why.The S24 and S25 are not class leaders in battery life, but they suffice. Each has a 4,000mAh battery that outlasts plenty of competing Android phones, including the Google Pixel 9 (11 hours, 45 minutes) and the Pixel 9 Pro XL (12 hours, 25 minutes). Recommended by Our EditorsMoreover, folding phones continue to capture our attention and sell despite having some of the shortest battery lives of any phones we test. Samsung's $1,899.99 Galaxy Z Fold 6 lasted just 11 hours and 30 minutes in testing, while the $1,799 Pixel 9 Pro Fold lasted 11 hours. Longer battery life would be nice, but people aren't returning these phones in droves because they need an extra hour or two.(Credit: Eric Zeman)Charging speed is another factor to consider. Samsung plays it conservative and keeps the S25 Edge's maximum wired charging speed at 25W. This is about the same as the latest iPhones (25W) and Pixels (27W), and is still plenty fast. Though we haven't tested it yet, the S25 Edge should recharge fully in less than 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can likely expect the battery's charge to jump by 50% if you plug it in for about 30 minutes, which helps offset the shorter battery life. There are also tricks to consider for extending battery life when necessary. For example, turning off your phone's always-on display will save lots of battery life. Taming notifications, putting apps to sleep, and using the phone's battery saver mode will also conserve power. So while the Galaxy S25 Edge isn't primed to be a battery life champion, many people will likely delight at its svelte design and enjoy a phone that's lighter and easier to hold. That's a fair trade to me.You can preorder the S25 Edge now ahead of its May 30 sale date. Check back soon for a full review. Source: https://me.pcmag.com/en/mobile-phones/29817/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-why-a-smaller-battery-isnt-a-big-deal #samsung #galaxy #s25 #edge #why #smaller #battery #isn039t #big #deal

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Why a Smaller Battery Isn't a Big Deal

Longer battery life typically ranks at or near the top of phone owners' wish lists when it comes to the things they want most. After all, a phone is no good if the battery is dead. And yet, phone makers often appear not to care. We need only consider the latest handset from Samsung as yet another example of a $1,000-plus piece of hardware that intentionally downsizes the battery to achieve a design goal.The Galaxy S25 Edge ($1,099.99) is a thinner, lighter version of the Galaxy S25+ ($999.99). It's thinner and lighter mostly because Samsung trimmed 1,000mAh of capacity from the battery so it could tighten up the dimensions. The S25+ has a 4,900mAh battery and the Edge pares that back to 3,900mAh. What does that loss of battery get you? A device that measures 6.23 by 2.98 by 0.23 inches (HWD) and weighs 5.75 ounces compared with 6.24 by 2.98 by 0.29 inches and 6.70 ounces. The Edge is 0.06 inches (1.5mm) thinner and weighs about one ounce less than the S25+. There are other differences, but the phones are otherwise much the same.(Credit: Eric Zeman)We haven't tested the S25 Edge battery life yet, but Samsung says the phone gets more battery life than the S24 (13 hours, 6 minutes in our testing), but not as much as the S25 (14 hours, 15 minutes). It considers this good enough to call "all-day battery life." Despite a much smaller battery than the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup, the Edge will likely deliver good-enough results for most people, and it shouldn't factor too heavily into your decision-making. Here's why.The S24 and S25 are not class leaders in battery life, but they suffice. Each has a 4,000mAh battery that outlasts plenty of competing Android phones, including the Google Pixel 9 (11 hours, 45 minutes) and the Pixel 9 Pro XL (12 hours, 25 minutes). Recommended by Our EditorsMoreover, folding phones continue to capture our attention and sell despite having some of the shortest battery lives of any phones we test. Samsung's $1,899.99 Galaxy Z Fold 6 lasted just 11 hours and 30 minutes in testing, while the $1,799 Pixel 9 Pro Fold lasted 11 hours. Longer battery life would be nice, but people aren't returning these phones in droves because they need an extra hour or two.(Credit: Eric Zeman)Charging speed is another factor to consider. Samsung plays it conservative and keeps the S25 Edge's maximum wired charging speed at 25W. This is about the same as the latest iPhones (25W) and Pixels (27W), and is still plenty fast. Though we haven't tested it yet, the S25 Edge should recharge fully in less than 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can likely expect the battery's charge to jump by 50% if you plug it in for about 30 minutes, which helps offset the shorter battery life. There are also tricks to consider for extending battery life when necessary. For example, turning off your phone's always-on display will save lots of battery life. Taming notifications, putting apps to sleep, and using the phone's battery saver mode will also conserve power. So while the Galaxy S25 Edge isn't primed to be a battery life champion, many people will likely delight at its svelte design and enjoy a phone that's lighter and easier to hold. That's a fair trade to me.You can preorder the S25 Edge now ahead of its May 30 sale date. Check back soon for a full review.

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2025-05-14 02:30:07 ·

Elon Musk’s apparent power play at the Copyright Office completely backfired
What initially appeared to be a power play by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to take over the US Copyright Office by having Donald Trump remove the officials in charge has now backfired in spectacular fashion, as Trump’s acting replacements are known to be unfriendly — and even downright hostile — to the tech industry.
When Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden last week and Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter over the weekend, it was seen as another move driven by the tech wing of the Republican Party — especially in light of the Copyright Office releasing a pre-publication report saying some kinds of generative AI training would not be considered fair use.
And when two men showed up at the Copyright Office inside the Library of Congress carrying letters purporting to appoint them to acting leadership positions, the DOGE takeover appeared to be complete.But those two men, Paul Perkins and Brian Nieves, were not DOGE at all, but instead approved by the MAGA wing of the Trump coalition that aims to put tech companies in check.
Perkins, now the supposed acting Register of Copyrights, is an eight-year veteran of the DOJ who served in the first Trump administration prosecuting fraud cases.
Nieves, the putative acting deputy librarian, is currently at the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, having previously been a lawyer on the House Judiciary Committee, where he worked with Rep.
Jim Jordan on Big Tech investigations.
And Todd Blanche, the putative Acting Librarian of Congress who would be their boss, is a staunch Trump ally who represented him during his 2024 Manhattan criminal trial, and is now the Deputy Attorney General overseeing the DOJ’s side in the Google Search remedies case.
As one government affairs lobbyist told The Verge, Blanche is “there to stick it to tech.”The appointments of Blanche, Perkins, and Nieves are the result of furious lobbying over the weekend by the conservative content industry — as jealously protective of its copyrighted works as any other media companies — as well as populist Republican lawmakers and lawyers, all enraged that Silicon Valley had somehow persuaded Trump to fire someone who’d recently criticized AI companies.Sources speaking to The Verge are convinced the firings were a tech industry power play led by Elon Musk and David SacksThe populists were particularly rankled over Perlmutter’s removal from the helm of the Copyright Office, which happened the day after the agency released a pre-publication version of its report on the use of copyrighted material in training generative AI systems.
Sources speaking to The Verge are convinced the firings were a tech industry power play led by Elon Musk and “White House A.I.
& Crypto Czar” David Sacks, meant to eliminate any resistance to AI companies using copyrighted material to train models without having to pay for it.“You can say, well, we have to compete with China.
No, we don’t have to steal content to compete with China.
We don’t have slave labor to compete with China.
It’s a bullshit argument,” Mike Davis, the president of the Article III project and a key antitrust advisor to Trump, told The Verge.
“It’s not fair use under the copyright laws to take everyone’s content and have the big tech platforms monetize it.
That’s the opposite of fair use.
That’s a copyright infringement.”It’s the rare time that MAGA world is in agreement with the Democratic Party, which has roundly condemned the firings of Hayden and Perlmutter, and also zeroed in on the Musk-Sacks faction as the instigator.In a press release, Rep.
Joe Morelle (D-NY) characterized the hundred-plus-page report, the third installment of a series that the office has put out on copyright and artificial intelligence, as “refus[ing] to rubber-stamp Elon Musk’s efforts to mine troves of copyrighted works to train AI models.” Meanwhile, Sen.
Ron Wyden (D-OR), who told The Verge in an emailed statement that the president had no power to fire either Hayden or Perlmutter, said, “This all looks like another way to pay back Elon Musk and the other AI billionaires who backed Trump’s campaign.”The agency’s interpretation of what is or isn’t fair use does not have binding force on the courtsPublications like the AI report essentially lay out how the Copyright Office interprets copyright law.
But the agency’s interpretation of what is or isn’t fair use does not have binding force on the courts, so a report like this one functions mostly as expert commentary and reference material.
However, the entire AI industry is built on an expansive interpretation of copyright law that’s currently being tested in the courts — a situation that’s created dire need for exactly this sort of expert commentary.
The AI report applies the law of fair use to different kinds of AI training and usage, concluding that although outcomes might differ case by case, “making commercial use of vast troves of copyrighted works to produce expressive content that competes with them in existing markets, especially where this is accomplished through illegal access, goes beyond established fair use boundaries.” But far from advising drastic action in response to what the Office believes is rampant copyright infringement, the report instead states that “government intervention would be premature at this time,” given that licensing agreements are being made across various sectors.“Now tech bros are going to steal creators’ copyrights for AP profits”The unoffending nature of the report made Perlmutter’s removal all the more alarming to the MAGA ideologues in Trump’s inner circle, who saw this as a clear power grab, and were immediately vocal about it.
“Now tech bros are going to steal creators’ copyrights for AP profits,” Davis posted immediately on Truth Social, along with a link to a CBS story about Perlmutter’s firing.
“This is 100% unacceptable.” Curiously, just after Davis published the post, Trump reposted it, link and all.
None of Trump’s purported appointees have a particularly relevant background for their new jobs — but they are certainly not DOGE people and, generally speaking, are not the kind of people that generative AI proponents would want in the office.
And for now, this counts as a political win for the anti-tech populists, even if nothing further happens.
“Sometimes when you make a pitch to leadership to get rid of someone, the person who comes in after isn’t any better,” said a source familiar with the dynamic between the White House and both sides of the copyright issue.
“You don’t necessarily get to name the successor and fire someone, and so in many cases, I’ve seen people get pushed out the door and the replacement is even worse.”RelatedThe speed of the firings and subsequent power struggle, however, have underscored the brewing constitutional crisis sparked by Trump’s frequent firing of independent agency officials confirmed by Congress.
The Library of Congress firings, in particular, reach well past the theory of executive power claimed by the White House and into even murkier territory.
It’s legally dubious whether the Librarian of Congress can be removed by the president, as the Library, a legislative branch agency that significantly predates the administrative state, does not fit neatly into the modern-day legal framework of federal agencies.
(Of course, everything about the law is in upheaval even where agencies do fit the framework.) Regardless, the law clearly states that the Librarian of Congress — not the president — appoints the Register of Copyrights.At the moment, the Library of Congress has not received any direction from Congress on how to move forward.
The constitutional crisis — one of many across the federal government — remains ongoing.
Elon Musk and xAI did not respond to a request for comment.Additional reporting by Sarah Jeong.See More:
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Elon Musk’s apparent power play at the Copyright Office completely backfired
What initially appeared to be a power play by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to take over the US Copyright Office by having Donald Trump remove the officials in charge has now backfired in spectacular fashion, as Trump’s acting replacements are known to be unfriendly — and even downright hostile — to the tech industry. When Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden last week and Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter over the weekend, it was seen as another move driven by the tech wing of the Republican Party — especially in light of the Copyright Office releasing a pre-publication report saying some kinds of generative AI training would not be considered fair use. And when two men showed up at the Copyright Office inside the Library of Congress carrying letters purporting to appoint them to acting leadership positions, the DOGE takeover appeared to be complete.But those two men, Paul Perkins and Brian Nieves, were not DOGE at all, but instead approved by the MAGA wing of the Trump coalition that aims to put tech companies in check. Perkins, now the supposed acting Register of Copyrights, is an eight-year veteran of the DOJ who served in the first Trump administration prosecuting fraud cases. Nieves, the putative acting deputy librarian, is currently at the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, having previously been a lawyer on the House Judiciary Committee, where he worked with Rep. Jim Jordan on Big Tech investigations. And Todd Blanche, the putative Acting Librarian of Congress who would be their boss, is a staunch Trump ally who represented him during his 2024 Manhattan criminal trial, and is now the Deputy Attorney General overseeing the DOJ’s side in the Google Search remedies case. As one government affairs lobbyist told The Verge, Blanche is “there to stick it to tech.”The appointments of Blanche, Perkins, and Nieves are the result of furious lobbying over the weekend by the conservative content industry — as jealously protective of its copyrighted works as any other media companies — as well as populist Republican lawmakers and lawyers, all enraged that Silicon Valley had somehow persuaded Trump to fire someone who’d recently criticized AI companies.Sources speaking to The Verge are convinced the firings were a tech industry power play led by Elon Musk and David SacksThe populists were particularly rankled over Perlmutter’s removal from the helm of the Copyright Office, which happened the day after the agency released a pre-publication version of its report on the use of copyrighted material in training generative AI systems. Sources speaking to The Verge are convinced the firings were a tech industry power play led by Elon Musk and “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar” David Sacks, meant to eliminate any resistance to AI companies using copyrighted material to train models without having to pay for it.“You can say, well, we have to compete with China. No, we don’t have to steal content to compete with China. We don’t have slave labor to compete with China. It’s a bullshit argument,” Mike Davis, the president of the Article III project and a key antitrust advisor to Trump, told The Verge. “It’s not fair use under the copyright laws to take everyone’s content and have the big tech platforms monetize it. That’s the opposite of fair use. That’s a copyright infringement.”It’s the rare time that MAGA world is in agreement with the Democratic Party, which has roundly condemned the firings of Hayden and Perlmutter, and also zeroed in on the Musk-Sacks faction as the instigator.In a press release, Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY) characterized the hundred-plus-page report, the third installment of a series that the office has put out on copyright and artificial intelligence, as “refus[ing] to rubber-stamp Elon Musk’s efforts to mine troves of copyrighted works to train AI models.” Meanwhile, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), who told The Verge in an emailed statement that the president had no power to fire either Hayden or Perlmutter, said, “This all looks like another way to pay back Elon Musk and the other AI billionaires who backed Trump’s campaign.”The agency’s interpretation of what is or isn’t fair use does not have binding force on the courtsPublications like the AI report essentially lay out how the Copyright Office interprets copyright law. But the agency’s interpretation of what is or isn’t fair use does not have binding force on the courts, so a report like this one functions mostly as expert commentary and reference material. However, the entire AI industry is built on an expansive interpretation of copyright law that’s currently being tested in the courts — a situation that’s created dire need for exactly this sort of expert commentary. The AI report applies the law of fair use to different kinds of AI training and usage, concluding that although outcomes might differ case by case, “making commercial use of vast troves of copyrighted works to produce expressive content that competes with them in existing markets, especially where this is accomplished through illegal access, goes beyond established fair use boundaries.” But far from advising drastic action in response to what the Office believes is rampant copyright infringement, the report instead states that “government intervention would be premature at this time,” given that licensing agreements are being made across various sectors.“Now tech bros are going to steal creators’ copyrights for AP profits”The unoffending nature of the report made Perlmutter’s removal all the more alarming to the MAGA ideologues in Trump’s inner circle, who saw this as a clear power grab, and were immediately vocal about it. “Now tech bros are going to steal creators’ copyrights for AP profits,” Davis posted immediately on Truth Social, along with a link to a CBS story about Perlmutter’s firing. “This is 100% unacceptable.” Curiously, just after Davis published the post, Trump reposted it, link and all. None of Trump’s purported appointees have a particularly relevant background for their new jobs — but they are certainly not DOGE people and, generally speaking, are not the kind of people that generative AI proponents would want in the office. And for now, this counts as a political win for the anti-tech populists, even if nothing further happens. “Sometimes when you make a pitch to leadership to get rid of someone, the person who comes in after isn’t any better,” said a source familiar with the dynamic between the White House and both sides of the copyright issue. “You don’t necessarily get to name the successor and fire someone, and so in many cases, I’ve seen people get pushed out the door and the replacement is even worse.”RelatedThe speed of the firings and subsequent power struggle, however, have underscored the brewing constitutional crisis sparked by Trump’s frequent firing of independent agency officials confirmed by Congress. The Library of Congress firings, in particular, reach well past the theory of executive power claimed by the White House and into even murkier territory. It’s legally dubious whether the Librarian of Congress can be removed by the president, as the Library, a legislative branch agency that significantly predates the administrative state, does not fit neatly into the modern-day legal framework of federal agencies. (Of course, everything about the law is in upheaval even where agencies do fit the framework.) Regardless, the law clearly states that the Librarian of Congress — not the president — appoints the Register of Copyrights.At the moment, the Library of Congress has not received any direction from Congress on how to move forward. The constitutional crisis — one of many across the federal government — remains ongoing. 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What initially appeared to be a power play by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to take over the US Copyright Office by having Donald Trump remove the officials in charge has now backfired in spectacular fashion, as Trump’s acting replacements are known to be unfriendly — and even downright hostile — to the tech industry. When Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden last week and Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter over the weekend, it was seen as another move driven by the tech wing of the Republican Party — especially in light of the Copyright Office releasing a pre-publication report saying some kinds of generative AI training would not be considered fair use. And when two men showed up at the Copyright Office inside the Library of Congress carrying letters purporting to appoint them to acting leadership positions, the DOGE takeover appeared to be complete.But those two men, Paul Perkins and Brian Nieves, were not DOGE at all, but instead approved by the MAGA wing of the Trump coalition that aims to put tech companies in check. Perkins, now the supposed acting Register of Copyrights, is an eight-year veteran of the DOJ who served in the first Trump administration prosecuting fraud cases. Nieves, the putative acting deputy librarian, is currently at the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, having previously been a lawyer on the House Judiciary Committee, where he worked with Rep. Jim Jordan on Big Tech investigations. And Todd Blanche, the putative Acting Librarian of Congress who would be their boss, is a staunch Trump ally who represented him during his 2024 Manhattan criminal trial, and is now the Deputy Attorney General overseeing the DOJ’s side in the Google Search remedies case. As one government affairs lobbyist told The Verge, Blanche is “there to stick it to tech.”The appointments of Blanche, Perkins, and Nieves are the result of furious lobbying over the weekend by the conservative content industry — as jealously protective of its copyrighted works as any other media companies — as well as populist Republican lawmakers and lawyers, all enraged that Silicon Valley had somehow persuaded Trump to fire someone who’d recently criticized AI companies.Sources speaking to The Verge are convinced the firings were a tech industry power play led by Elon Musk and David SacksThe populists were particularly rankled over Perlmutter’s removal from the helm of the Copyright Office, which happened the day after the agency released a pre-publication version of its report on the use of copyrighted material in training generative AI systems. Sources speaking to The Verge are convinced the firings were a tech industry power play led by Elon Musk and “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar” David Sacks, meant to eliminate any resistance to AI companies using copyrighted material to train models without having to pay for it.“You can say, well, we have to compete with China. No, we don’t have to steal content to compete with China. We don’t have slave labor to compete with China. It’s a bullshit argument,” Mike Davis, the president of the Article III project and a key antitrust advisor to Trump, told The Verge. “It’s not fair use under the copyright laws to take everyone’s content and have the big tech platforms monetize it. That’s the opposite of fair use. That’s a copyright infringement.”It’s the rare time that MAGA world is in agreement with the Democratic Party, which has roundly condemned the firings of Hayden and Perlmutter, and also zeroed in on the Musk-Sacks faction as the instigator.In a press release, Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY) characterized the hundred-plus-page report, the third installment of a series that the office has put out on copyright and artificial intelligence, as “refus[ing] to rubber-stamp Elon Musk’s efforts to mine troves of copyrighted works to train AI models.” Meanwhile, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), who told The Verge in an emailed statement that the president had no power to fire either Hayden or Perlmutter, said, “This all looks like another way to pay back Elon Musk and the other AI billionaires who backed Trump’s campaign.”The agency’s interpretation of what is or isn’t fair use does not have binding force on the courtsPublications like the AI report essentially lay out how the Copyright Office interprets copyright law. But the agency’s interpretation of what is or isn’t fair use does not have binding force on the courts, so a report like this one functions mostly as expert commentary and reference material. However, the entire AI industry is built on an expansive interpretation of copyright law that’s currently being tested in the courts — a situation that’s created dire need for exactly this sort of expert commentary. The AI report applies the law of fair use to different kinds of AI training and usage, concluding that although outcomes might differ case by case, “making commercial use of vast troves of copyrighted works to produce expressive content that competes with them in existing markets, especially where this is accomplished through illegal access, goes beyond established fair use boundaries.” But far from advising drastic action in response to what the Office believes is rampant copyright infringement, the report instead states that “government intervention would be premature at this time,” given that licensing agreements are being made across various sectors.“Now tech bros are going to steal creators’ copyrights for AP profits”The unoffending nature of the report made Perlmutter’s removal all the more alarming to the MAGA ideologues in Trump’s inner circle, who saw this as a clear power grab, and were immediately vocal about it. “Now tech bros are going to steal creators’ copyrights for AP profits,” Davis posted immediately on Truth Social, along with a link to a CBS story about Perlmutter’s firing. “This is 100% unacceptable.” Curiously, just after Davis published the post, Trump reposted it, link and all. None of Trump’s purported appointees have a particularly relevant background for their new jobs — but they are certainly not DOGE people and, generally speaking, are not the kind of people that generative AI proponents would want in the office. And for now, this counts as a political win for the anti-tech populists, even if nothing further happens. “Sometimes when you make a pitch to leadership to get rid of someone, the person who comes in after isn’t any better,” said a source familiar with the dynamic between the White House and both sides of the copyright issue. “You don’t necessarily get to name the successor and fire someone, and so in many cases, I’ve seen people get pushed out the door and the replacement is even worse.”RelatedThe speed of the firings and subsequent power struggle, however, have underscored the brewing constitutional crisis sparked by Trump’s frequent firing of independent agency officials confirmed by Congress. The Library of Congress firings, in particular, reach well past the theory of executive power claimed by the White House and into even murkier territory. It’s legally dubious whether the Librarian of Congress can be removed by the president, as the Library, a legislative branch agency that significantly predates the administrative state, does not fit neatly into the modern-day legal framework of federal agencies. (Of course, everything about the law is in upheaval even where agencies do fit the framework.) Regardless, the law clearly states that the Librarian of Congress — not the president — appoints the Register of Copyrights.At the moment, the Library of Congress has not received any direction from Congress on how to move forward. The constitutional crisis — one of many across the federal government — remains ongoing. Elon Musk and xAI did not respond to a request for comment.Additional reporting by Sarah Jeong.See More:

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A Beginner's Guide To Mastering Sciel In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
When you reconnect with Sciel in the Gestral Village, she’s been champion at their local arena tournament for a while, and absolutely dominant at that, like a sexy, French Roman Reigns or something.
It’s not till you finally get around to using her in your party that you really figure out why.
She obviously took it easy on you in your arena fight.
If Sciel wanted to, she could turn your ass into mirepoix faster than she puts up her ponytail.
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Share SubtitlesOffEnglishRead More: That might not be totally obvious at the outset though, because my girl’s combat mechanics are the most unique and complex in the game; and it’s so easy to blow so many turns doing chip damage to low level grunts when you could and should be an unstoppable death dealer.
Let’s show you how.
1.
Basic kit2.
Special mechanic: Foretell and Twilight3.
Recommended builds and synergiesThere’s not too much to say here since even compared to the rest of her Team, Sciel’s entire loadout is inextricable from the Twilight mechanics.
But, just to keep it real simple, Sciel uses a double-sided scythe for a melee weapon.
There are actually really heartbreaking reasons for that, but in context, it does mean that despite everything else, she’s still got some powerful melee capabilities you can and should take advantage of.
In particular, though, one of her bread-and-butter abilities, Sealed Fate, will depend on what element and what weapon you’ve got equipped, so more than some of the others, you still wanna choose her main weapon wisely, and not just for max Attack power.The main reason for that is because the vast majority of her abilities cast some form of Dark energy.
She and, later, Monoco are the only ones who have consistent access to Dark skills, and given how rare it is for enemies to have a defense against it, that makes her innately pretty useful.
But, of course, that’s the tip of the iceberg.Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / Justin Clark / KotakuAnd now, the feature presentation: Sciel’s tutorial technically tells players all they need to know to use the Foretell system, but it sucks at telling you how to use it effectively.
And you can see why, given how easy it is for Sciel to become Death, Destroyer of Worlds with the right loadout.
So, there’s actually two special mechanics going on here.
The first is Foretell.
Think of Sciel’s Foretell cards like they’re little sticky bombs.
You can stick a maximum of 10 onto an enemy, and whenever you’re ready, you can Consume them, which detonates some or all of them for additional damage.
Obviously, you want a full payload of 10, and to hopefully not waste too many turns getting there.
The second is the Twilight mechanic.
Each of Sciel’s skills is coded as either a Light or Dark skill, noted by the little sun and moon icons in the upper right of the descriptions in the menus.
Using a skill generates a card with either a Sun or Moon on it.
Once you’ve generated at least one Sun card and one Moon card, Sciel enters Twilight mode, which increases damage by 50%, but also doubles the amount of Foretell you can slap onto an enemy from 10 to 20.
That damage increase actually goes up by 25% for every card of one type you generate before generating the opposite card to enter Twilight (i.e.
adding multiple Sun cards before generating a Moon and vice versa).
It’s not a hard mechanic to grasp, but the trickiness mostly comes in the fact that the skill descriptions get very Magic the Gathering real fast, and especially when you’re just getting acclimated, they’re throwing a LOT at you.
Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / Justin Clark / KotakuWe could honestly be here all day with this one.
Synergizing means spending some considerable time in your skill menu optimizing your personal easiest path to a strong Twilight.
But oh, believe us, it’s worth it.
It’s kind of a shame you can’t actually pin Skills in the menus, because Focused Foretell (applying 5 Foretell to enemies with no other Foretell) is going to be the way you say hello to every enemy 99% of the time.
Searing Bond is the closest you get to a replacement later on, but the four-AP cost upfront can put you at a disadvantage a bit too early.
That said, Searing Bond is still a pretty excellent second skill to have in your arsenal to get an enemy you hit with Focused Foretell to 10 Foretell in a hurry, and it pairs nicely with Maelle and Lune’s multi-enemy Fire skills and Sciel’s own Firing Shadow for clearing out group fights in a hurry.
Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / Justin Clark / KotakuSealed Fate is Sciel’s Ace maneuver, though.
It’s the best go-to trigger for Twilight once you’ve got your cards stacked.
It’s right next to Phantom Blade on the Skills tree, so you can grab it early on; it does a pretty absurd amount of damage for only a fourAP cost.
Pair it with the Critical Burn or Critical Break Picto/Lumina, and you’ve basically taken a chainsaw to a massive chunk of every enemy’s lifebar.The main thing to remember is that it does attack using your weapon’s element, so be aware if your opponent’s immune so you don’t wind up healing your enemy for thousands of points like a dumbass.
And oh yeah, if you think that Skill hurts enemies now, once you’re actually in Twilight, Sealed Fate can be an absolute wrecking ball, especially once you’ve got the enemy up to 20 Foretell.
Once you’ve unlocked Gradient Attacks, drop this right after Shadow Bringer, and watch enemies melt away.
While this is just a guide to get you started, it is worth noting just how much the game can and will change once you’ve got stuff like Fortune’s Fate in your back pocket.
Also, when you’re finally brave enough to take down the colossal Sprong enemy hanging out in the southwestern part of the map, he’ll drop the Cheater Picto, allowing you to take two turns in a row, and putting that thing on Sciel makes her an absolute monster in terms of building up high Twilight percentages fast.
If you go that route—and should—just make sure she has a skill that can trigger a Break, because she can get an enemy there fast.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs.
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A Beginner's Guide To Mastering Sciel In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
When you reconnect with Sciel in the Gestral Village, she’s been champion at their local arena tournament for a while, and absolutely dominant at that, like a sexy, French Roman Reigns or something. It’s not till you finally get around to using her in your party that you really figure out why. She obviously took it easy on you in your arena fight. If Sciel wanted to, she could turn your ass into mirepoix faster than she puts up her ponytail. Suggested ReadingThe 3 Best And 3 Worst Korok Challenges In Tears Of The Kingdom Share SubtitlesOffEnglishview videoSuggested ReadingThe 3 Best And 3 Worst Korok Challenges In Tears Of The Kingdom Share SubtitlesOffEnglishRead More: That might not be totally obvious at the outset though, because my girl’s combat mechanics are the most unique and complex in the game; and it’s so easy to blow so many turns doing chip damage to low level grunts when you could and should be an unstoppable death dealer. Let’s show you how. 1. Basic kit2. Special mechanic: Foretell and Twilight3. Recommended builds and synergiesThere’s not too much to say here since even compared to the rest of her Team, Sciel’s entire loadout is inextricable from the Twilight mechanics. But, just to keep it real simple, Sciel uses a double-sided scythe for a melee weapon. There are actually really heartbreaking reasons for that, but in context, it does mean that despite everything else, she’s still got some powerful melee capabilities you can and should take advantage of. In particular, though, one of her bread-and-butter abilities, Sealed Fate, will depend on what element and what weapon you’ve got equipped, so more than some of the others, you still wanna choose her main weapon wisely, and not just for max Attack power.The main reason for that is because the vast majority of her abilities cast some form of Dark energy. She and, later, Monoco are the only ones who have consistent access to Dark skills, and given how rare it is for enemies to have a defense against it, that makes her innately pretty useful. But, of course, that’s the tip of the iceberg.Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / Justin Clark / KotakuAnd now, the feature presentation: Sciel’s tutorial technically tells players all they need to know to use the Foretell system, but it sucks at telling you how to use it effectively. And you can see why, given how easy it is for Sciel to become Death, Destroyer of Worlds with the right loadout. So, there’s actually two special mechanics going on here. The first is Foretell. Think of Sciel’s Foretell cards like they’re little sticky bombs. You can stick a maximum of 10 onto an enemy, and whenever you’re ready, you can Consume them, which detonates some or all of them for additional damage. Obviously, you want a full payload of 10, and to hopefully not waste too many turns getting there. The second is the Twilight mechanic. Each of Sciel’s skills is coded as either a Light or Dark skill, noted by the little sun and moon icons in the upper right of the descriptions in the menus. Using a skill generates a card with either a Sun or Moon on it. Once you’ve generated at least one Sun card and one Moon card, Sciel enters Twilight mode, which increases damage by 50%, but also doubles the amount of Foretell you can slap onto an enemy from 10 to 20. That damage increase actually goes up by 25% for every card of one type you generate before generating the opposite card to enter Twilight (i.e. adding multiple Sun cards before generating a Moon and vice versa). It’s not a hard mechanic to grasp, but the trickiness mostly comes in the fact that the skill descriptions get very Magic the Gathering real fast, and especially when you’re just getting acclimated, they’re throwing a LOT at you. Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / Justin Clark / KotakuWe could honestly be here all day with this one. Synergizing means spending some considerable time in your skill menu optimizing your personal easiest path to a strong Twilight. But oh, believe us, it’s worth it. It’s kind of a shame you can’t actually pin Skills in the menus, because Focused Foretell (applying 5 Foretell to enemies with no other Foretell) is going to be the way you say hello to every enemy 99% of the time. Searing Bond is the closest you get to a replacement later on, but the four-AP cost upfront can put you at a disadvantage a bit too early. That said, Searing Bond is still a pretty excellent second skill to have in your arsenal to get an enemy you hit with Focused Foretell to 10 Foretell in a hurry, and it pairs nicely with Maelle and Lune’s multi-enemy Fire skills and Sciel’s own Firing Shadow for clearing out group fights in a hurry. Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / Justin Clark / KotakuSealed Fate is Sciel’s Ace maneuver, though. It’s the best go-to trigger for Twilight once you’ve got your cards stacked. It’s right next to Phantom Blade on the Skills tree, so you can grab it early on; it does a pretty absurd amount of damage for only a fourAP cost. Pair it with the Critical Burn or Critical Break Picto/Lumina, and you’ve basically taken a chainsaw to a massive chunk of every enemy’s lifebar.The main thing to remember is that it does attack using your weapon’s element, so be aware if your opponent’s immune so you don’t wind up healing your enemy for thousands of points like a dumbass. And oh yeah, if you think that Skill hurts enemies now, once you’re actually in Twilight, Sealed Fate can be an absolute wrecking ball, especially once you’ve got the enemy up to 20 Foretell. Once you’ve unlocked Gradient Attacks, drop this right after Shadow Bringer, and watch enemies melt away. While this is just a guide to get you started, it is worth noting just how much the game can and will change once you’ve got stuff like Fortune’s Fate in your back pocket. Also, when you’re finally brave enough to take down the colossal Sprong enemy hanging out in the southwestern part of the map, he’ll drop the Cheater Picto, allowing you to take two turns in a row, and putting that thing on Sciel makes her an absolute monster in terms of building up high Twilight percentages fast. If you go that route—and should—just make sure she has a skill that can trigger a Break, because she can get an enemy there fast. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs. . Source: https://kotaku.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-sciel-foretell-twilight-1851780506 #beginner039s #guide #mastering #sciel #clair #obscur #expedition

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When you reconnect with Sciel in the Gestral Village, she’s been champion at their local arena tournament for a while, and absolutely dominant at that, like a sexy, French Roman Reigns or something. It’s not till you finally get around to using her in your party that you really figure out why. She obviously took it easy on you in your arena fight. If Sciel wanted to, she could turn your ass into mirepoix faster than she puts up her ponytail. Suggested ReadingThe 3 Best And 3 Worst Korok Challenges In Tears Of The Kingdom Share SubtitlesOffEnglishview videoSuggested ReadingThe 3 Best And 3 Worst Korok Challenges In Tears Of The Kingdom Share SubtitlesOffEnglishRead More: That might not be totally obvious at the outset though, because my girl’s combat mechanics are the most unique and complex in the game; and it’s so easy to blow so many turns doing chip damage to low level grunts when you could and should be an unstoppable death dealer. Let’s show you how. 1. Basic kit2. Special mechanic: Foretell and Twilight3. Recommended builds and synergiesThere’s not too much to say here since even compared to the rest of her Team, Sciel’s entire loadout is inextricable from the Twilight mechanics. But, just to keep it real simple, Sciel uses a double-sided scythe for a melee weapon. There are actually really heartbreaking reasons for that, but in context, it does mean that despite everything else, she’s still got some powerful melee capabilities you can and should take advantage of. In particular, though, one of her bread-and-butter abilities, Sealed Fate, will depend on what element and what weapon you’ve got equipped, so more than some of the others, you still wanna choose her main weapon wisely, and not just for max Attack power.The main reason for that is because the vast majority of her abilities cast some form of Dark energy. She and, later, Monoco are the only ones who have consistent access to Dark skills, and given how rare it is for enemies to have a defense against it, that makes her innately pretty useful. But, of course, that’s the tip of the iceberg.Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / Justin Clark / KotakuAnd now, the feature presentation: Sciel’s tutorial technically tells players all they need to know to use the Foretell system, but it sucks at telling you how to use it effectively. And you can see why, given how easy it is for Sciel to become Death, Destroyer of Worlds with the right loadout. So, there’s actually two special mechanics going on here. The first is Foretell. Think of Sciel’s Foretell cards like they’re little sticky bombs. You can stick a maximum of 10 onto an enemy, and whenever you’re ready, you can Consume them, which detonates some or all of them for additional damage. Obviously, you want a full payload of 10, and to hopefully not waste too many turns getting there. The second is the Twilight mechanic. Each of Sciel’s skills is coded as either a Light or Dark skill, noted by the little sun and moon icons in the upper right of the descriptions in the menus. Using a skill generates a card with either a Sun or Moon on it. Once you’ve generated at least one Sun card and one Moon card, Sciel enters Twilight mode, which increases damage by 50%, but also doubles the amount of Foretell you can slap onto an enemy from 10 to 20. That damage increase actually goes up by 25% for every card of one type you generate before generating the opposite card to enter Twilight (i.e. adding multiple Sun cards before generating a Moon and vice versa). It’s not a hard mechanic to grasp, but the trickiness mostly comes in the fact that the skill descriptions get very Magic the Gathering real fast, and especially when you’re just getting acclimated, they’re throwing a LOT at you. Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / Justin Clark / KotakuWe could honestly be here all day with this one. Synergizing means spending some considerable time in your skill menu optimizing your personal easiest path to a strong Twilight. But oh, believe us, it’s worth it. It’s kind of a shame you can’t actually pin Skills in the menus, because Focused Foretell (applying 5 Foretell to enemies with no other Foretell) is going to be the way you say hello to every enemy 99% of the time. Searing Bond is the closest you get to a replacement later on, but the four-AP cost upfront can put you at a disadvantage a bit too early. That said, Searing Bond is still a pretty excellent second skill to have in your arsenal to get an enemy you hit with Focused Foretell to 10 Foretell in a hurry, and it pairs nicely with Maelle and Lune’s multi-enemy Fire skills and Sciel’s own Firing Shadow for clearing out group fights in a hurry. Screenshot: Sandfall Interactive / Justin Clark / KotakuSealed Fate is Sciel’s Ace maneuver, though. It’s the best go-to trigger for Twilight once you’ve got your cards stacked. It’s right next to Phantom Blade on the Skills tree, so you can grab it early on; it does a pretty absurd amount of damage for only a fourAP cost. Pair it with the Critical Burn or Critical Break Picto/Lumina, and you’ve basically taken a chainsaw to a massive chunk of every enemy’s lifebar.The main thing to remember is that it does attack using your weapon’s element, so be aware if your opponent’s immune so you don’t wind up healing your enemy for thousands of points like a dumbass. And oh yeah, if you think that Skill hurts enemies now, once you’re actually in Twilight, Sealed Fate can be an absolute wrecking ball, especially once you’ve got the enemy up to 20 Foretell. Once you’ve unlocked Gradient Attacks, drop this right after Shadow Bringer, and watch enemies melt away. While this is just a guide to get you started, it is worth noting just how much the game can and will change once you’ve got stuff like Fortune’s Fate in your back pocket. Also, when you’re finally brave enough to take down the colossal Sprong enemy hanging out in the southwestern part of the map, he’ll drop the Cheater Picto, allowing you to take two turns in a row, and putting that thing on Sciel makes her an absolute monster in terms of building up high Twilight percentages fast. If you go that route—and should—just make sure she has a skill that can trigger a Break, because she can get an enemy there fast. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PCs. .

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Drinking used to help Bella Falk, 46, get through bad dates.
She decided to quit both booze and dating apps.
She's happier making the most of what she has rather than worrying about what she doesn't.
When my ex-partner moved out, among his parting words were: "You're amazing.
You'll meet someone else in no time."But as anyone who's braved the world of dating apps will know, meeting someone you really like, who likes you back enough to show up reliably and not ghost you after a couple of months, is soul-crushingly hard.
At least, it has been for me.Getting matches wasn't a problem, but surviving the tedious small talk without dying of boredom or the conversation fizzling out before we'd arranged to meet seemed next to impossible.

But if by some miracle we did make it to an in-person date, what did we do? Of course, we went for a drink.Relying on a drink or twoGoing for a drink was the default first date.
It's cheaper than a meal, quick, and low-pressure, and avoids the potential torture of enduring a three-course dinner with someone who turns out to be duller than a six-hour delay at an airport.
I would grab a casual wine after work, and if there was no spark or the guy turned out to be 10 years older than his profile pictures (yes, this happened), I would make my excuses after a glass or two.Not only was drinking helpful, but it was often expected.
While there is talk that the younger generation is less interested in alcohol, many of my peers still see teetotallers as boring and no fun, hardly the impression you want to give when you're just getting to know someone.
First dates are hard.
I relied on booze to make them easier.
If there was no spark, wine made me chattier and able to fill the awkward silences.
If the guy was a bit creepy, it made me brave enough to face the awkward goodbye and leave early.
On the rare occasions when I did meet someone I fancied, having alcohol in my system gave me the courage I needed to flirt, instead of blushing and running away like a nervous teenager.

The author relied on alcohol to make first dates easier.

Bella Falk

Ditching dating apps and boozeBut as years passed by, the whole routine became a Sisyphean cycle of hope and disappointment.
I would wake up with a mild hangover and another story to amuse my coupled-up friends.

I tried coffee dates, but the concept didn't really work in London, where I live.
Many people live out of town, so it makes sense to grab a drink at the end of the working day.
And I had no desire to do full hair and makeup and drag myself downtown on a Saturday.So, a year and a half ago, I quit.
Not just the booze, but the dating apps too.
As a travel writer and photographer, the author spends a lot of time abroad.

Bella Falk

Life is betterSearching for "The One" had become a full-time job.
Hours of swiping and tedious chitchat, for it to either fizzle out or end in an excruciating evening wishing I was back home watching Netflix in my PJs.
It was an emotional roller coaster, especially when I met someone I liked, allowed myself to get my hopes up, and then ended up dumped or ghosted.I realized it wasn't being single that made me miserable.
It was the constant effort of trying not to be single.
The apps were taking up so much of my time — I must have spent days of my life chatting to people I never even met.
The number of words I'd typed into Bumble, I could have written a novel — and then at least I'd have had something to show for it all, apart from RSI in my thumbs.Without the apps and the booze, I'm sleeping better, I'm healthier, and most importantly, my mental health has improved.
I haven't cried in over a year (it used to be a fairly regular occurrence — always caused by a man).
When I think about downloading the apps again, I feel that sick dread in my stomach, usually only reserved for my triennial smear test.Now I focus on enjoying life and making the best of what I do have, instead of worrying about what I don't.
I'm a travel writer and photographer, so I'm abroad a lot, exploring the world and having incredible experiences.
When I'm home, I go out with friends, attend networking events, or pitch for my next trip.
If I do meet someone, it'll be because we've met through shared interests and have already decided we like each other before we go on an actual date.
Maybe I'll even agree to dinner.
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Drinking used to get me through bad dates. When I quit alcohol, I also stopped using dating apps.
Quitting both booze and dating apps has made Bella Falk happier. Bella Falk 2025-05-14T00:14:01Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Drinking used to help Bella Falk, 46, get through bad dates. She decided to quit both booze and dating apps. She's happier making the most of what she has rather than worrying about what she doesn't. When my ex-partner moved out, among his parting words were: "You're amazing. You'll meet someone else in no time."But as anyone who's braved the world of dating apps will know, meeting someone you really like, who likes you back enough to show up reliably and not ghost you after a couple of months, is soul-crushingly hard. At least, it has been for me.Getting matches wasn't a problem, but surviving the tedious small talk without dying of boredom or the conversation fizzling out before we'd arranged to meet seemed next to impossible. But if by some miracle we did make it to an in-person date, what did we do? Of course, we went for a drink.Relying on a drink or twoGoing for a drink was the default first date. It's cheaper than a meal, quick, and low-pressure, and avoids the potential torture of enduring a three-course dinner with someone who turns out to be duller than a six-hour delay at an airport. I would grab a casual wine after work, and if there was no spark or the guy turned out to be 10 years older than his profile pictures (yes, this happened), I would make my excuses after a glass or two.Not only was drinking helpful, but it was often expected. While there is talk that the younger generation is less interested in alcohol, many of my peers still see teetotallers as boring and no fun, hardly the impression you want to give when you're just getting to know someone. First dates are hard. I relied on booze to make them easier. If there was no spark, wine made me chattier and able to fill the awkward silences. If the guy was a bit creepy, it made me brave enough to face the awkward goodbye and leave early. On the rare occasions when I did meet someone I fancied, having alcohol in my system gave me the courage I needed to flirt, instead of blushing and running away like a nervous teenager. The author relied on alcohol to make first dates easier. Bella Falk Ditching dating apps and boozeBut as years passed by, the whole routine became a Sisyphean cycle of hope and disappointment. I would wake up with a mild hangover and another story to amuse my coupled-up friends. I tried coffee dates, but the concept didn't really work in London, where I live. Many people live out of town, so it makes sense to grab a drink at the end of the working day. And I had no desire to do full hair and makeup and drag myself downtown on a Saturday.So, a year and a half ago, I quit. Not just the booze, but the dating apps too. As a travel writer and photographer, the author spends a lot of time abroad. Bella Falk Life is betterSearching for "The One" had become a full-time job. Hours of swiping and tedious chitchat, for it to either fizzle out or end in an excruciating evening wishing I was back home watching Netflix in my PJs. It was an emotional roller coaster, especially when I met someone I liked, allowed myself to get my hopes up, and then ended up dumped or ghosted.I realized it wasn't being single that made me miserable. It was the constant effort of trying not to be single. The apps were taking up so much of my time — I must have spent days of my life chatting to people I never even met. The number of words I'd typed into Bumble, I could have written a novel — and then at least I'd have had something to show for it all, apart from RSI in my thumbs.Without the apps and the booze, I'm sleeping better, I'm healthier, and most importantly, my mental health has improved. I haven't cried in over a year (it used to be a fairly regular occurrence — always caused by a man). When I think about downloading the apps again, I feel that sick dread in my stomach, usually only reserved for my triennial smear test.Now I focus on enjoying life and making the best of what I do have, instead of worrying about what I don't. I'm a travel writer and photographer, so I'm abroad a lot, exploring the world and having incredible experiences. When I'm home, I go out with friends, attend networking events, or pitch for my next trip. If I do meet someone, it'll be because we've met through shared interests and have already decided we like each other before we go on an actual date. Maybe I'll even agree to dinner. Recommended video Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/quit-dating-apps-drinking-bad-dates-alcohol-and-dating-apps-2025-5 #drinking #used #get #through #bad #dates #when #quit #alcohol #also #stopped #using #dating #apps

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Drinking used to get me through bad dates. When I quit alcohol, I also stopped using dating apps.

Quitting both booze and dating apps has made Bella Falk happier. Bella Falk 2025-05-14T00:14:01Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Drinking used to help Bella Falk, 46, get through bad dates. She decided to quit both booze and dating apps. She's happier making the most of what she has rather than worrying about what she doesn't. When my ex-partner moved out, among his parting words were: "You're amazing. You'll meet someone else in no time."But as anyone who's braved the world of dating apps will know, meeting someone you really like, who likes you back enough to show up reliably and not ghost you after a couple of months, is soul-crushingly hard. At least, it has been for me.Getting matches wasn't a problem, but surviving the tedious small talk without dying of boredom or the conversation fizzling out before we'd arranged to meet seemed next to impossible. But if by some miracle we did make it to an in-person date, what did we do? Of course, we went for a drink.Relying on a drink or twoGoing for a drink was the default first date. It's cheaper than a meal, quick, and low-pressure, and avoids the potential torture of enduring a three-course dinner with someone who turns out to be duller than a six-hour delay at an airport. I would grab a casual wine after work, and if there was no spark or the guy turned out to be 10 years older than his profile pictures (yes, this happened), I would make my excuses after a glass or two.Not only was drinking helpful, but it was often expected. While there is talk that the younger generation is less interested in alcohol, many of my peers still see teetotallers as boring and no fun, hardly the impression you want to give when you're just getting to know someone. First dates are hard. I relied on booze to make them easier. If there was no spark, wine made me chattier and able to fill the awkward silences. If the guy was a bit creepy, it made me brave enough to face the awkward goodbye and leave early. On the rare occasions when I did meet someone I fancied, having alcohol in my system gave me the courage I needed to flirt, instead of blushing and running away like a nervous teenager. The author relied on alcohol to make first dates easier. Bella Falk Ditching dating apps and boozeBut as years passed by, the whole routine became a Sisyphean cycle of hope and disappointment. I would wake up with a mild hangover and another story to amuse my coupled-up friends. I tried coffee dates, but the concept didn't really work in London, where I live. Many people live out of town, so it makes sense to grab a drink at the end of the working day. And I had no desire to do full hair and makeup and drag myself downtown on a Saturday.So, a year and a half ago, I quit. Not just the booze, but the dating apps too. As a travel writer and photographer, the author spends a lot of time abroad. Bella Falk Life is betterSearching for "The One" had become a full-time job. Hours of swiping and tedious chitchat, for it to either fizzle out or end in an excruciating evening wishing I was back home watching Netflix in my PJs. It was an emotional roller coaster, especially when I met someone I liked, allowed myself to get my hopes up, and then ended up dumped or ghosted.I realized it wasn't being single that made me miserable. It was the constant effort of trying not to be single. The apps were taking up so much of my time — I must have spent days of my life chatting to people I never even met. The number of words I'd typed into Bumble, I could have written a novel — and then at least I'd have had something to show for it all, apart from RSI in my thumbs.Without the apps and the booze, I'm sleeping better, I'm healthier, and most importantly, my mental health has improved. I haven't cried in over a year (it used to be a fairly regular occurrence — always caused by a man). When I think about downloading the apps again, I feel that sick dread in my stomach, usually only reserved for my triennial smear test.Now I focus on enjoying life and making the best of what I do have, instead of worrying about what I don't. I'm a travel writer and photographer, so I'm abroad a lot, exploring the world and having incredible experiences. When I'm home, I go out with friends, attend networking events, or pitch for my next trip. If I do meet someone, it'll be because we've met through shared interests and have already decided we like each other before we go on an actual date. Maybe I'll even agree to dinner. Recommended video

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Drinking used to get me through bad dates. When I quit alcohol, I also stopped using dating apps.