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A couple invested $100,000 into a shipping container home that they plan to turn into a rental property

Lexi and Diego Newkirk had big plans for the sprawling piece of Texas land they bought in October 2023.The Newkirks dreamed of filling their 12.5-acre property with homes made of shipping containers, a more whimsical alternative to the traditional tiny home to appeal to adventurous travelers.When a dispute with a neighbor put a wrench in their plans, Lexi Newkirk, 25, and Diego Newkirk, 26, decided to just build one shipping container home for themselves instead, investing $100,000 in a space they plan to live in for the short term and rent out down the line.
Lexi and Diego Newkirk bought land in Texas Hill Country in October 2023 with big plans to create a rental community.
Lexi and Diego Newkirk.
Lexi Newkirk

Lexi Newkirk, a digital marketer, and Diego Newkirk, who works in home restoration, bought their 12.5 acres of land in October 2023 for $180,000.
Their property is about an hour from Austin.Lexi Newkirk told Business Insider they envisioned creating a community of tiny homes people could rent for short-term stays on the property.
Specifically, they pictured homes made out of shipping containers."People would much rather stay in a shipping container versus a traditional little tiny house out here," she said.
"It would also rent for a lot more."The couple decided to make their dream a reality, buying two containers for their Texas property in November 2023.
They opted for single-use containers, which are pricier because they have less wear and tear than containers used multiple times.
They cost $5,500 each.
The Newkirks had to pivot their plans after buying two containers.
The couple on their land.
Lexi Newkirk

Just as the couple was about to break ground in November 2023, one of their neighbors approached them with concerns about their plans for a tiny-home community."We got a call from our neighbor basically asking us what the heck we're doing," Lexi Newkirk said, adding that the neighbor, who threatened to sue, took issue with the fact that the tiny homes would be visible from the road on the Newkirks' property, which sits at the front of the neighborhood.The couple didn't want to end up in a lawsuit, so they decided to shift their plans.
They moved the two storage containers they had already purchased to the center of their property and decided to build one slightly larger home with them.They started construction in January 2024 and wrapped the interior in April 2025.
During construction, they lived in an RV.
Now that they've moved into the shipping container home, they plan to stay for a year or two before turning it into an Airbnb.

They designed the home to have two floors, plus a basement.
The shipping container home.
Lexi Newkirk

The couple thought two containers made the most sense for the house, as they would have additional space without building a separate roof.Together, the containers are 640 square feet, and the Newkirks also built a basement for the space."My husband and I did the layout together," Lexi Newkirk said of the design process.
"We didn't hire anyone.
We built it ourselves."
Diego Newkirk built as much of the house as he could.
Diego Newkirk building the home's basement.
Lexi Newkirk

"He did most of the construction himself," Lexi Newkirk told BI of her husband.
"He did all the stacking of the containers, all the welding."Sometimes, he hired workers to help with larger projects, and the couple outsourced their plumbing and electrical work.
Still, having him take on much of the work saved them money.
The main floor features a spacious kitchen.
The kitchen.
Lexi Newkirk

Lexi Newkirk said she and her husband love to cook, so they wanted to use more of their square footage for the kitchen, particularly after only having an RV-sized kitchen for a year.Details like butcher block countertops and a tiled backsplash, as well as the full-sized appliances, make the kitchen feel homey.The main floor also features a washer and dryer so the Newkirks can do laundry at home.
The living area has ample natural light.
The living area.
Lexi Newkirk

The Newkirks have a small living room that sits just off the kitchen.It has room for a small recliner couch and is full of light because it's next to a sliding glass door.Hardwood floors also add to the house's cozy feeling.
The main floor has a half-bathroom.
The home has a half bathroom.
Lexi Newkirk

The house runs on a water tank since it's in a remote area.
The Newkirks get water delivered each month so they can use their toilets and other water-based appliances.
A spiral staircase connects the two floors.
The spiral staircase under construction.
Lexi Newkirk

The staircase leads to the center of the second story, adding a touch of whimsy to the space.There's a small desk and work area at the top of the stairs.
A large primary bathroom was also a priority for the Newkirks.
The primary bathroom.
Lexi Newkirk

Much like the kitchen, the Newkirks didn't want to feel cramped in their bathroom like they did in their RV.They decided to make their bathroom spacious, complete with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and a standing tub with a view of the property through a large window."The bathtub faces the sunset, so you can take a bath watching the sunset or shower," Lexi Newkirk said.
A glass window covers nearly an entire wall in the couple's bedroom, allowing them to wake up with the sunrise each morning.
The sunrise is visible from the bedroom.
Lexi Newkirk

"The way we engineered and built the house, the bedroom wakes up to the sunrise," Lexi Newkirk said.
"And there's a huge window, so you can see all the stars and the moon."Although the bedroom stands out to her, she said she loves every inch of the home because she and her husband designed it."We kind of poured our hearts into it," she said.The couple is building out deck space to increase the home's square footage and allow them to enjoy outdoor living, but the house is complete otherwise.
They estimate that they invested $100,000 in their dream shipping container home.
The house took a year to build.
Lexi Newkirk

Building the house itself was expensive, but Lexi Newkirk said the remote nature of their property made the construction even more costly."For example, our electricity pole was 300 feet down, so we had to have a 300-foot trench," she said.
Getting water delivered monthly is also costly, and their electricity costs are high.They hope to eventually use solar power on the property, but it will take some time to build it out.Although the build was pricey, the couple still saved money by living in an RV on their property during construction.Doing much of the work themselves and not taking out a loan for the project also helped, as they don't have a mortgage payment, though it did make construction take longer than it would have otherwise.
The Newkirks plan to turn their property into a homestead with a barndominium.
They have big plans for the home.
Lexi Newkirk

Now that the shipping container house is complete, the Newkirks are already starting to fulfill their next dreams for the property: making it into a homestead.They already have 20 chickens and plan to bring some cows onto the property in the next few years.
They also want to build a garden and mostly live off their own property.
They'll also build a barndominium for themselves in the not-too-distant future, moving into the bigger house so they can rent the shipping container home.
For now, though, the tiny home is perfect for the couple."Everything in our house is super custom because of the size," Lexi Newkirk said.
"The tiny house is only 640 square feet, but it has everything we need."

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A couple invested $100,000 into a shipping container home that they plan to turn into a rental property
Lexi and Diego Newkirk had big plans for the sprawling piece of Texas land they bought in October 2023.The Newkirks dreamed of filling their 12.5-acre property with homes made of shipping containers, a more whimsical alternative to the traditional tiny home to appeal to adventurous travelers.When a dispute with a neighbor put a wrench in their plans, Lexi Newkirk, 25, and Diego Newkirk, 26, decided to just build one shipping container home for themselves instead, investing $100,000 in a space they plan to live in for the short term and rent out down the line. Lexi and Diego Newkirk bought land in Texas Hill Country in October 2023 with big plans to create a rental community. Lexi and Diego Newkirk. Lexi Newkirk Lexi Newkirk, a digital marketer, and Diego Newkirk, who works in home restoration, bought their 12.5 acres of land in October 2023 for $180,000. Their property is about an hour from Austin.Lexi Newkirk told Business Insider they envisioned creating a community of tiny homes people could rent for short-term stays on the property. Specifically, they pictured homes made out of shipping containers."People would much rather stay in a shipping container versus a traditional little tiny house out here," she said. "It would also rent for a lot more."The couple decided to make their dream a reality, buying two containers for their Texas property in November 2023. They opted for single-use containers, which are pricier because they have less wear and tear than containers used multiple times. They cost $5,500 each. The Newkirks had to pivot their plans after buying two containers. The couple on their land. Lexi Newkirk Just as the couple was about to break ground in November 2023, one of their neighbors approached them with concerns about their plans for a tiny-home community."We got a call from our neighbor basically asking us what the heck we're doing," Lexi Newkirk said, adding that the neighbor, who threatened to sue, took issue with the fact that the tiny homes would be visible from the road on the Newkirks' property, which sits at the front of the neighborhood.The couple didn't want to end up in a lawsuit, so they decided to shift their plans. They moved the two storage containers they had already purchased to the center of their property and decided to build one slightly larger home with them.They started construction in January 2024 and wrapped the interior in April 2025. During construction, they lived in an RV. Now that they've moved into the shipping container home, they plan to stay for a year or two before turning it into an Airbnb. They designed the home to have two floors, plus a basement. The shipping container home. Lexi Newkirk The couple thought two containers made the most sense for the house, as they would have additional space without building a separate roof.Together, the containers are 640 square feet, and the Newkirks also built a basement for the space."My husband and I did the layout together," Lexi Newkirk said of the design process. "We didn't hire anyone. We built it ourselves." Diego Newkirk built as much of the house as he could. Diego Newkirk building the home's basement. Lexi Newkirk "He did most of the construction himself," Lexi Newkirk told BI of her husband. "He did all the stacking of the containers, all the welding."Sometimes, he hired workers to help with larger projects, and the couple outsourced their plumbing and electrical work. Still, having him take on much of the work saved them money. The main floor features a spacious kitchen. The kitchen. Lexi Newkirk Lexi Newkirk said she and her husband love to cook, so they wanted to use more of their square footage for the kitchen, particularly after only having an RV-sized kitchen for a year.Details like butcher block countertops and a tiled backsplash, as well as the full-sized appliances, make the kitchen feel homey.The main floor also features a washer and dryer so the Newkirks can do laundry at home. The living area has ample natural light. The living area. Lexi Newkirk The Newkirks have a small living room that sits just off the kitchen.It has room for a small recliner couch and is full of light because it's next to a sliding glass door.Hardwood floors also add to the house's cozy feeling. The main floor has a half-bathroom. The home has a half bathroom. Lexi Newkirk The house runs on a water tank since it's in a remote area. The Newkirks get water delivered each month so they can use their toilets and other water-based appliances. A spiral staircase connects the two floors. The spiral staircase under construction. Lexi Newkirk The staircase leads to the center of the second story, adding a touch of whimsy to the space.There's a small desk and work area at the top of the stairs. A large primary bathroom was also a priority for the Newkirks. The primary bathroom. Lexi Newkirk Much like the kitchen, the Newkirks didn't want to feel cramped in their bathroom like they did in their RV.They decided to make their bathroom spacious, complete with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and a standing tub with a view of the property through a large window."The bathtub faces the sunset, so you can take a bath watching the sunset or shower," Lexi Newkirk said. A glass window covers nearly an entire wall in the couple's bedroom, allowing them to wake up with the sunrise each morning. The sunrise is visible from the bedroom. Lexi Newkirk "The way we engineered and built the house, the bedroom wakes up to the sunrise," Lexi Newkirk said. "And there's a huge window, so you can see all the stars and the moon."Although the bedroom stands out to her, she said she loves every inch of the home because she and her husband designed it."We kind of poured our hearts into it," she said.The couple is building out deck space to increase the home's square footage and allow them to enjoy outdoor living, but the house is complete otherwise. They estimate that they invested $100,000 in their dream shipping container home. The house took a year to build. Lexi Newkirk Building the house itself was expensive, but Lexi Newkirk said the remote nature of their property made the construction even more costly."For example, our electricity pole was 300 feet down, so we had to have a 300-foot trench," she said. Getting water delivered monthly is also costly, and their electricity costs are high.They hope to eventually use solar power on the property, but it will take some time to build it out.Although the build was pricey, the couple still saved money by living in an RV on their property during construction.Doing much of the work themselves and not taking out a loan for the project also helped, as they don't have a mortgage payment, though it did make construction take longer than it would have otherwise. The Newkirks plan to turn their property into a homestead with a barndominium. They have big plans for the home. Lexi Newkirk Now that the shipping container house is complete, the Newkirks are already starting to fulfill their next dreams for the property: making it into a homestead.They already have 20 chickens and plan to bring some cows onto the property in the next few years. They also want to build a garden and mostly live off their own property. They'll also build a barndominium for themselves in the not-too-distant future, moving into the bigger house so they can rent the shipping container home. For now, though, the tiny home is perfect for the couple."Everything in our house is super custom because of the size," Lexi Newkirk said. "The tiny house is only 640 square feet, but it has everything we need." Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/couple-built-shipping-container-home-short-term-rental-2025-5 #couple #invested #into #shipping #container #home #that #they #plan #turn #rental #property

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A couple invested $100,000 into a shipping container home that they plan to turn into a rental property

Lexi and Diego Newkirk had big plans for the sprawling piece of Texas land they bought in October 2023.The Newkirks dreamed of filling their 12.5-acre property with homes made of shipping containers, a more whimsical alternative to the traditional tiny home to appeal to adventurous travelers.When a dispute with a neighbor put a wrench in their plans, Lexi Newkirk, 25, and Diego Newkirk, 26, decided to just build one shipping container home for themselves instead, investing $100,000 in a space they plan to live in for the short term and rent out down the line. Lexi and Diego Newkirk bought land in Texas Hill Country in October 2023 with big plans to create a rental community. Lexi and Diego Newkirk. Lexi Newkirk Lexi Newkirk, a digital marketer, and Diego Newkirk, who works in home restoration, bought their 12.5 acres of land in October 2023 for $180,000. Their property is about an hour from Austin.Lexi Newkirk told Business Insider they envisioned creating a community of tiny homes people could rent for short-term stays on the property. Specifically, they pictured homes made out of shipping containers."People would much rather stay in a shipping container versus a traditional little tiny house out here," she said. "It would also rent for a lot more."The couple decided to make their dream a reality, buying two containers for their Texas property in November 2023. They opted for single-use containers, which are pricier because they have less wear and tear than containers used multiple times. They cost $5,500 each. The Newkirks had to pivot their plans after buying two containers. The couple on their land. Lexi Newkirk Just as the couple was about to break ground in November 2023, one of their neighbors approached them with concerns about their plans for a tiny-home community."We got a call from our neighbor basically asking us what the heck we're doing," Lexi Newkirk said, adding that the neighbor, who threatened to sue, took issue with the fact that the tiny homes would be visible from the road on the Newkirks' property, which sits at the front of the neighborhood.The couple didn't want to end up in a lawsuit, so they decided to shift their plans. They moved the two storage containers they had already purchased to the center of their property and decided to build one slightly larger home with them.They started construction in January 2024 and wrapped the interior in April 2025. During construction, they lived in an RV. Now that they've moved into the shipping container home, they plan to stay for a year or two before turning it into an Airbnb. They designed the home to have two floors, plus a basement. The shipping container home. Lexi Newkirk The couple thought two containers made the most sense for the house, as they would have additional space without building a separate roof.Together, the containers are 640 square feet, and the Newkirks also built a basement for the space."My husband and I did the layout together," Lexi Newkirk said of the design process. "We didn't hire anyone. We built it ourselves." Diego Newkirk built as much of the house as he could. Diego Newkirk building the home's basement. Lexi Newkirk "He did most of the construction himself," Lexi Newkirk told BI of her husband. "He did all the stacking of the containers, all the welding."Sometimes, he hired workers to help with larger projects, and the couple outsourced their plumbing and electrical work. Still, having him take on much of the work saved them money. The main floor features a spacious kitchen. The kitchen. Lexi Newkirk Lexi Newkirk said she and her husband love to cook, so they wanted to use more of their square footage for the kitchen, particularly after only having an RV-sized kitchen for a year.Details like butcher block countertops and a tiled backsplash, as well as the full-sized appliances, make the kitchen feel homey.The main floor also features a washer and dryer so the Newkirks can do laundry at home. The living area has ample natural light. The living area. Lexi Newkirk The Newkirks have a small living room that sits just off the kitchen.It has room for a small recliner couch and is full of light because it's next to a sliding glass door.Hardwood floors also add to the house's cozy feeling. The main floor has a half-bathroom. The home has a half bathroom. Lexi Newkirk The house runs on a water tank since it's in a remote area. The Newkirks get water delivered each month so they can use their toilets and other water-based appliances. A spiral staircase connects the two floors. The spiral staircase under construction. Lexi Newkirk The staircase leads to the center of the second story, adding a touch of whimsy to the space.There's a small desk and work area at the top of the stairs. A large primary bathroom was also a priority for the Newkirks. The primary bathroom. Lexi Newkirk Much like the kitchen, the Newkirks didn't want to feel cramped in their bathroom like they did in their RV.They decided to make their bathroom spacious, complete with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and a standing tub with a view of the property through a large window."The bathtub faces the sunset, so you can take a bath watching the sunset or shower," Lexi Newkirk said. A glass window covers nearly an entire wall in the couple's bedroom, allowing them to wake up with the sunrise each morning. The sunrise is visible from the bedroom. Lexi Newkirk "The way we engineered and built the house, the bedroom wakes up to the sunrise," Lexi Newkirk said. "And there's a huge window, so you can see all the stars and the moon."Although the bedroom stands out to her, she said she loves every inch of the home because she and her husband designed it."We kind of poured our hearts into it," she said.The couple is building out deck space to increase the home's square footage and allow them to enjoy outdoor living, but the house is complete otherwise. They estimate that they invested $100,000 in their dream shipping container home. The house took a year to build. Lexi Newkirk Building the house itself was expensive, but Lexi Newkirk said the remote nature of their property made the construction even more costly."For example, our electricity pole was 300 feet down, so we had to have a 300-foot trench," she said. Getting water delivered monthly is also costly, and their electricity costs are high.They hope to eventually use solar power on the property, but it will take some time to build it out.Although the build was pricey, the couple still saved money by living in an RV on their property during construction.Doing much of the work themselves and not taking out a loan for the project also helped, as they don't have a mortgage payment, though it did make construction take longer than it would have otherwise. The Newkirks plan to turn their property into a homestead with a barndominium. They have big plans for the home. Lexi Newkirk Now that the shipping container house is complete, the Newkirks are already starting to fulfill their next dreams for the property: making it into a homestead.They already have 20 chickens and plan to bring some cows onto the property in the next few years. They also want to build a garden and mostly live off their own property. They'll also build a barndominium for themselves in the not-too-distant future, moving into the bigger house so they can rent the shipping container home. For now, though, the tiny home is perfect for the couple."Everything in our house is super custom because of the size," Lexi Newkirk said. "The tiny house is only 640 square feet, but it has everything we need."

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2025-05-14 10:56:15 ·

Roblox open-sources Cube 3D model for AI-driven 3D object generation

Roblox Corporation, a global platform for immersive user-generated content, has introduced Cube 3D, a foundational generative AI model for creating 3D digital content from text prompts.
The company has made a version of the model open-source, now accessible via GitHub and HuggingFace.
The beta version, which integrates into Roblox Studio and its Lua-based API, enables creators to produce 3D meshes directly within game environments using natural language input.
Unlike image-based reconstruction methods that rely on limited visual data, Cube 3D is trained on native 3D assets generated and used across Roblox’s ecosystem.
This allows it to output structurally complete digital objects compatible with game engines—objects that can be interacted with in gameplay, rather than being flat facades.
A typical use case involves entering a command like “generate a motorcycle” into the platform’s Assistant, resulting in a full 3D mesh suitable for immediate in-game deployment.
These objects can later be enhanced with texture and color but are generated as functionally usable meshes from the outset.
Cube 3D applies a token-based system to understand and predict 3D shapes.
Drawing from techniques used in large language models, the AI converts geometry into shape tokens and uses autoregressive transformers to forecast subsequent tokens in a sequence—effectively “building” a mesh piece by piece.
This method supports both individual object completion and full scene layout generation.
To align multimodal inputs, Roblox engineers developed a unified transformer architecture compatible with text, image, and future data types such as audio.
The current release focuses on object generation from text, but future updates are expected to support scene-level outputs and hybrid input modalities.
Roblox has positioned the software as part of a broader shift toward real-time, user-augmented content creation.
Players and developers alike will be able to generate props, environments, or interactive objects on demand.
The longer-term aim is “4D creation,” where AI understands not only object form but also interaction logic and environmental relationships.
This includes bounding box placement for layout, mesh fusion for multi-object environments, and context-aware alterations—such as swapping seasonal elements or adapting geometry based on narrative triggers within a game.
Prompt: A red buggy with knobby tires.
Image via Roblox.
While Cube 3D does not currently support 3D printing file formats such as STL, the underlying methodology of tokenizing 3D shapes may influence emerging tools in virtual prototyping, AI-assisted design, and even CAD automation.
Open-source release of this nature remains rare among proprietary game development platforms, particularly those dealing with native 3D asset pipelines.
Roblox has also co-founded ROOST, a nonprofit focused on open-source AI safety, and recently released other models tied to responsible AI development.
Emerging AI-generated 3D modeling
Tencent, a Chinese multinational technology company with significant investments in gaming and cloud services, released Hunyuan3D 2.0 to streamline digital asset creation.
The system features two specialized models—Hunyuan3D-DiT for geometry and Hunyuan3D-Paint for texture—designed to improve fidelity and responsiveness in 3D generation.
Internal benchmarks using Condition-Model Matching Distance (CMMD) and Fréchet Inception Distance (FID) suggest higher alignment between user prompts and resulting outputs.
A companion interface, Hunyuan3D-Studio, enables sketch-to-3D workflows and low-polygon mesh export.
While Tencent has not formally targeted additive manufacturing, the platform’s ability to generate both high-resolution and simplified meshes may support adaptation in prototyping and multi-material 3D printing environments.
A year earlier, Nvidia, a leading developer of GPUs and parallel computing platforms widely used in AI and visualization, introduced Magic3D in 2023 as part of its generative AI research.
The tool produces textured 3D meshes from natural language using a two-stage pipeline that refines coarse models into high-resolution geometry.
Demonstrations—such as rendering a blue poison dart frog from a single prompt—illustrated the system’s capacity for mesh synthesis, text-driven editing, and stylistic transformation.
Although primarily geared toward video games and computer-generated imagery, Nvidia researchers identified potential crossover applications in VR development and special effects, noting that streamlined model generation could lower production barriers across digital design domains.
Hunyuan3D 2.0.
Image via Tencent.
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Roblox open-sources Cube 3D model for AI-driven 3D object generation
Roblox Corporation, a global platform for immersive user-generated content, has introduced Cube 3D, a foundational generative AI model for creating 3D digital content from text prompts. The company has made a version of the model open-source, now accessible via GitHub and HuggingFace. The beta version, which integrates into Roblox Studio and its Lua-based API, enables creators to produce 3D meshes directly within game environments using natural language input. Unlike image-based reconstruction methods that rely on limited visual data, Cube 3D is trained on native 3D assets generated and used across Roblox’s ecosystem. This allows it to output structurally complete digital objects compatible with game engines—objects that can be interacted with in gameplay, rather than being flat facades. A typical use case involves entering a command like “generate a motorcycle” into the platform’s Assistant, resulting in a full 3D mesh suitable for immediate in-game deployment. These objects can later be enhanced with texture and color but are generated as functionally usable meshes from the outset. Cube 3D applies a token-based system to understand and predict 3D shapes. Drawing from techniques used in large language models, the AI converts geometry into shape tokens and uses autoregressive transformers to forecast subsequent tokens in a sequence—effectively “building” a mesh piece by piece. This method supports both individual object completion and full scene layout generation. To align multimodal inputs, Roblox engineers developed a unified transformer architecture compatible with text, image, and future data types such as audio. The current release focuses on object generation from text, but future updates are expected to support scene-level outputs and hybrid input modalities. Roblox has positioned the software as part of a broader shift toward real-time, user-augmented content creation. Players and developers alike will be able to generate props, environments, or interactive objects on demand. The longer-term aim is “4D creation,” where AI understands not only object form but also interaction logic and environmental relationships. This includes bounding box placement for layout, mesh fusion for multi-object environments, and context-aware alterations—such as swapping seasonal elements or adapting geometry based on narrative triggers within a game. Prompt: A red buggy with knobby tires. Image via Roblox. While Cube 3D does not currently support 3D printing file formats such as STL, the underlying methodology of tokenizing 3D shapes may influence emerging tools in virtual prototyping, AI-assisted design, and even CAD automation. Open-source release of this nature remains rare among proprietary game development platforms, particularly those dealing with native 3D asset pipelines. Roblox has also co-founded ROOST, a nonprofit focused on open-source AI safety, and recently released other models tied to responsible AI development. Emerging AI-generated 3D modeling Tencent, a Chinese multinational technology company with significant investments in gaming and cloud services, released Hunyuan3D 2.0 to streamline digital asset creation. The system features two specialized models—Hunyuan3D-DiT for geometry and Hunyuan3D-Paint for texture—designed to improve fidelity and responsiveness in 3D generation. Internal benchmarks using Condition-Model Matching Distance (CMMD) and Fréchet Inception Distance (FID) suggest higher alignment between user prompts and resulting outputs. A companion interface, Hunyuan3D-Studio, enables sketch-to-3D workflows and low-polygon mesh export. While Tencent has not formally targeted additive manufacturing, the platform’s ability to generate both high-resolution and simplified meshes may support adaptation in prototyping and multi-material 3D printing environments. A year earlier, Nvidia, a leading developer of GPUs and parallel computing platforms widely used in AI and visualization, introduced Magic3D in 2023 as part of its generative AI research. The tool produces textured 3D meshes from natural language using a two-stage pipeline that refines coarse models into high-resolution geometry. Demonstrations—such as rendering a blue poison dart frog from a single prompt—illustrated the system’s capacity for mesh synthesis, text-driven editing, and stylistic transformation. 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These objects can later be enhanced with texture and color but are generated as functionally usable meshes from the outset. Cube 3D applies a token-based system to understand and predict 3D shapes. Drawing from techniques used in large language models, the AI converts geometry into shape tokens and uses autoregressive transformers to forecast subsequent tokens in a sequence—effectively “building” a mesh piece by piece. This method supports both individual object completion and full scene layout generation. To align multimodal inputs, Roblox engineers developed a unified transformer architecture compatible with text, image, and future data types such as audio. The current release focuses on object generation from text, but future updates are expected to support scene-level outputs and hybrid input modalities. Roblox has positioned the software as part of a broader shift toward real-time, user-augmented content creation. Players and developers alike will be able to generate props, environments, or interactive objects on demand. The longer-term aim is “4D creation,” where AI understands not only object form but also interaction logic and environmental relationships. This includes bounding box placement for layout, mesh fusion for multi-object environments, and context-aware alterations—such as swapping seasonal elements or adapting geometry based on narrative triggers within a game. Prompt: A red buggy with knobby tires. Image via Roblox. While Cube 3D does not currently support 3D printing file formats such as STL, the underlying methodology of tokenizing 3D shapes may influence emerging tools in virtual prototyping, AI-assisted design, and even CAD automation. Open-source release of this nature remains rare among proprietary game development platforms, particularly those dealing with native 3D asset pipelines. 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Here's what NASA's exploration plans would actually look like if the White House got its way.

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The White House Office of Management and Budget dropped its "skinny" budget proposal for the federal government earlier this month, and the headline news for the US space program was the cancellation of three major programs: the Space Launch System rocket, Orion spacecraft, and Lunar Gateway.
Opinions across the space community vary widely about the utility of these programs—one friend in the industry predicted a future without them to be so dire that Artemis III would be the last US human spaceflight of our lifetimes.
But there can be no question that if such changes are made they would mark the most radical remaking of NASA in two decades.
This report, based on interviews with multiple sources inside and out of the Trump administration, seeks to explain what the White House is trying to do with Moon and Mars exploration, what this means for NASA and US spaceflight, and whether it could succeed.
Will it actually happen?
The first question is whether these changes proposed by the White House will be accepted by the US Congress.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers have backed Orion for two decades, the SLS rocket for 15 years, and the Gateway for 10 years.
Will they finally give up programs that have been such a reliable source of good-paying jobs for so long?
In general, the answer appears to be yes.
We saw the outlines of a deal during the confirmation hearing for private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator in April.
He was asked repeatedly whether he intended to use the SLS rocket and Orion for Artemis II (a lunar fly around) and Artemis III (lunar landing).
Isaacman said he did.
However nothing was said about using this (very costly) space hardware for Artemis IV and beyond.
Congress did not ask, presumably because it knows the answer.
And that answer, as we saw in the president's skinny budget, is that the rocket and spacecraft will be killed after Artemis III.
This is a pragmatic time to do it, as canceling the programs after Artemis III saves NASA billions of dollars in upgrading the rocket for a singular purpose: assembling a Lunar Gateway of questionable use.
But this will not be a normal budget process.
The full budget request from the White House is unlikely to come out before June, and it will probably be bogged down in Congress.
One of the few levers that Democrats in Congress presently have is the requirement of 60 Senators to pass appropriations bills.
So compromise is necessary, and a final budget may very well not pass by the October 1 start of the next fiscal year.
Then, should Congress not acquiesce to the budget request, there is the added threat of the White House Office of Management and Budget to use "impoundment" to withhold funding and implement its budget priorities.
This process would very quickly get bogged down in the courts, and no one really knows how the Supreme Court would rule.
Leadership alignment
To date, the budget process for NASA has not been led by space policy officials.
Rather, the White House Office of Management and Budget, and its leader, Russell Vought, have set priorities and funding.
This has led to "budget driven" policy that has resulted in steep cuts to science that often don't make much sense (i.e.
ending funding for the completed Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope).
However there soon will be some important voices to implement a more sound space policy and speak for NASA's priorities, rather than those of budget cutters.
One of these is President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman.
He is awaiting floor time in the US Senate for a final vote.
That could happen during the next week or two, allowing Isaacman to become the space agency's administrator and begin to play an important role in decision-making.
But Isaacman will need allies in the White House itself to carry out sweeping space policy changes.
To that end, the report in Politico last week—which Ars has confirmed—that there will be a National Space Council established in the coming months is important.
Led by Vice President JD Vance, the space council will provide a counterweight to Vought's budget-driven process.
Thus, by this summer, there should be key leadership in place to set space policy that advances the country's exploration goals.
But what are those goals?
What happens to Artemis
After the Artemis III mission the natural question is, what would come next if the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are canceled?
The most likely answer is that NASA turns to an old but successful playbook: COTS.
This stands for Commercial Orbital Transportation System and was created by NASA two decades ago to develop cargo transport systems (eventually this became SpaceX's Dragon and Northrop's Cygnus spacecraft) for the International Space Station.
Since then NASA has adopted this same model for crew services as well as other commercial programs.
Under the COTS model, NASA provides funding and guidance to private companies to develop their own spacecraft, rockets, and services, and then buys those at a "market" rate.
The idea of a Lunar COTS program is not new.
NASA employees explored the concept in a research paper a decade ago, finding that "a future (Lunar) COTS program has the great potential of enabling development of cost-effective, commercial capabilities and establishing a thriving cislunar economy which will lead the way to an economical and sustainable approach for future human missions to Mars."
Sources indicate NASA would go to industry and seek an "end-to-end" solution for lunar missions.
That is, an integrated plan to launch astronauts from Earth, land them on the Moon, and return them to Earth.
One of the bidders would certainly be SpaceX, with its Starship vehicle already having been validated during the Artemis III mission.
Crews could launch from Earth either in Dragon or Starship.
Blue Origin is the other obvious bidder.
The company might partner with Lockheed Martin to commercialize the Orion spacecraft or use the crew vehicle it is developing internally.
Other companies could also participate.
The point is that NASA would seek to buy astronaut transportation to the Moon, just as it already is doing with cargo and science experiments through the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.
The extent of an Artemis lunar surface presence would be determined by several factors, including the cost and safety of this transportation program and whether there are meaningful things for astronauts to do on the Moon.
What about Mars?
The skinny budget contained some intriguing language about Mars exploration: "By allocating over $7 billion for lunar exploration and introducing $1 billion in new investments for Mars-focused programs, the Budget ensures that America’s human space exploration efforts remain unparalleled, innovative, and efficient."
This was, in fact, the only budget increase proposed by the Trump White House.
So what does it mean?
No one is saying for sure, but this funding would probably offer a starting point for a robust Mars COTS program.
This would begin with cargo missions to Mars.
But eventually it would expand to include crewed missions, thus fulfilling Trump's promise to land humans on the red planet.
Is this a gift to Elon Musk? Critics will certainly cast it as such, and that is understandable.
But the plan would be open to any interested companies, and there are several.
Rocket Lab, for example, has already expressed its interest in sending cargo missions to Mars.
Impulse Space, too, has said it is building a spacecraft to ferry cargo to Mars and land there.
The Trump budget proposal also kills a key element of NASA's Mars exploration plans, the robotic Mars Sample Return mission to bring rocks and soil from the red planet to Earth in the 2030s.
However, this program was already frozen by the Biden administration because of delays and cost overruns.
Sources said the goal of this budget cut, rather than having a single $8 billion Mars Sample Return mission, is to create an ecosystem in which such missions are frequent.
The benefit of opening a pathway to Mars with commercial companies is that it would allow for not just a single Mars Sample Return mission, but multiple efforts at a lower cost.
"The fact is we want to land large things, including crew cabins, on the Moon and Mars and bring them back to Earth," one Republican space policy consultant said.
"Instead of building a series of expensive bespoke robotic landers to do science, let's develop cost-effective reusable landers that can, with minimal changes, support both cargo and crew missions to the Moon and Mars."
Eric Berger
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Eric Berger
Senior Space Editor
Eric Berger is the senior space editor at Ars Technica, covering everything from astronomy to private space to NASA policy, and author of two books: Liftoff, about the rise of SpaceX; and Reentry, on the development of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon.
A certified meteorologist, Eric lives in Houston.

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COTS is back on the menu If Congress actually cancels the SLS rocket, what happens next? Here's what NASA's exploration plans would actually look like if the White House got its way. Eric Berger – May 13, 2025 3:49 pm | 9 A technician works on the Orion spacecraft, atop the SLS rocket, in January 2022. Credit: NASA A technician works on the Orion spacecraft, atop the SLS rocket, in January 2022. Credit: NASA Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more The White House Office of Management and Budget dropped its "skinny" budget proposal for the federal government earlier this month, and the headline news for the US space program was the cancellation of three major programs: the Space Launch System rocket, Orion spacecraft, and Lunar Gateway. Opinions across the space community vary widely about the utility of these programs—one friend in the industry predicted a future without them to be so dire that Artemis III would be the last US human spaceflight of our lifetimes. But there can be no question that if such changes are made they would mark the most radical remaking of NASA in two decades. This report, based on interviews with multiple sources inside and out of the Trump administration, seeks to explain what the White House is trying to do with Moon and Mars exploration, what this means for NASA and US spaceflight, and whether it could succeed. Will it actually happen? The first question is whether these changes proposed by the White House will be accepted by the US Congress. Republican and Democratic lawmakers have backed Orion for two decades, the SLS rocket for 15 years, and the Gateway for 10 years. Will they finally give up programs that have been such a reliable source of good-paying jobs for so long? In general, the answer appears to be yes. We saw the outlines of a deal during the confirmation hearing for private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator in April. He was asked repeatedly whether he intended to use the SLS rocket and Orion for Artemis II (a lunar fly around) and Artemis III (lunar landing). Isaacman said he did. However nothing was said about using this (very costly) space hardware for Artemis IV and beyond. Congress did not ask, presumably because it knows the answer. And that answer, as we saw in the president's skinny budget, is that the rocket and spacecraft will be killed after Artemis III. This is a pragmatic time to do it, as canceling the programs after Artemis III saves NASA billions of dollars in upgrading the rocket for a singular purpose: assembling a Lunar Gateway of questionable use. But this will not be a normal budget process. The full budget request from the White House is unlikely to come out before June, and it will probably be bogged down in Congress. One of the few levers that Democrats in Congress presently have is the requirement of 60 Senators to pass appropriations bills. So compromise is necessary, and a final budget may very well not pass by the October 1 start of the next fiscal year. Then, should Congress not acquiesce to the budget request, there is the added threat of the White House Office of Management and Budget to use "impoundment" to withhold funding and implement its budget priorities. This process would very quickly get bogged down in the courts, and no one really knows how the Supreme Court would rule. Leadership alignment To date, the budget process for NASA has not been led by space policy officials. Rather, the White House Office of Management and Budget, and its leader, Russell Vought, have set priorities and funding. This has led to "budget driven" policy that has resulted in steep cuts to science that often don't make much sense (i.e. ending funding for the completed Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope). However there soon will be some important voices to implement a more sound space policy and speak for NASA's priorities, rather than those of budget cutters. One of these is President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman. He is awaiting floor time in the US Senate for a final vote. That could happen during the next week or two, allowing Isaacman to become the space agency's administrator and begin to play an important role in decision-making. But Isaacman will need allies in the White House itself to carry out sweeping space policy changes. To that end, the report in Politico last week—which Ars has confirmed—that there will be a National Space Council established in the coming months is important. Led by Vice President JD Vance, the space council will provide a counterweight to Vought's budget-driven process. Thus, by this summer, there should be key leadership in place to set space policy that advances the country's exploration goals. But what are those goals? What happens to Artemis After the Artemis III mission the natural question is, what would come next if the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are canceled? The most likely answer is that NASA turns to an old but successful playbook: COTS. This stands for Commercial Orbital Transportation System and was created by NASA two decades ago to develop cargo transport systems (eventually this became SpaceX's Dragon and Northrop's Cygnus spacecraft) for the International Space Station. Since then NASA has adopted this same model for crew services as well as other commercial programs. Under the COTS model, NASA provides funding and guidance to private companies to develop their own spacecraft, rockets, and services, and then buys those at a "market" rate. The idea of a Lunar COTS program is not new. NASA employees explored the concept in a research paper a decade ago, finding that "a future (Lunar) COTS program has the great potential of enabling development of cost-effective, commercial capabilities and establishing a thriving cislunar economy which will lead the way to an economical and sustainable approach for future human missions to Mars." Sources indicate NASA would go to industry and seek an "end-to-end" solution for lunar missions. That is, an integrated plan to launch astronauts from Earth, land them on the Moon, and return them to Earth. One of the bidders would certainly be SpaceX, with its Starship vehicle already having been validated during the Artemis III mission. Crews could launch from Earth either in Dragon or Starship. Blue Origin is the other obvious bidder. The company might partner with Lockheed Martin to commercialize the Orion spacecraft or use the crew vehicle it is developing internally. Other companies could also participate. The point is that NASA would seek to buy astronaut transportation to the Moon, just as it already is doing with cargo and science experiments through the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. The extent of an Artemis lunar surface presence would be determined by several factors, including the cost and safety of this transportation program and whether there are meaningful things for astronauts to do on the Moon. What about Mars? The skinny budget contained some intriguing language about Mars exploration: "By allocating over $7 billion for lunar exploration and introducing $1 billion in new investments for Mars-focused programs, the Budget ensures that America’s human space exploration efforts remain unparalleled, innovative, and efficient." This was, in fact, the only budget increase proposed by the Trump White House. So what does it mean? No one is saying for sure, but this funding would probably offer a starting point for a robust Mars COTS program. This would begin with cargo missions to Mars. But eventually it would expand to include crewed missions, thus fulfilling Trump's promise to land humans on the red planet. Is this a gift to Elon Musk? Critics will certainly cast it as such, and that is understandable. But the plan would be open to any interested companies, and there are several. Rocket Lab, for example, has already expressed its interest in sending cargo missions to Mars. Impulse Space, too, has said it is building a spacecraft to ferry cargo to Mars and land there. The Trump budget proposal also kills a key element of NASA's Mars exploration plans, the robotic Mars Sample Return mission to bring rocks and soil from the red planet to Earth in the 2030s. However, this program was already frozen by the Biden administration because of delays and cost overruns. Sources said the goal of this budget cut, rather than having a single $8 billion Mars Sample Return mission, is to create an ecosystem in which such missions are frequent. The benefit of opening a pathway to Mars with commercial companies is that it would allow for not just a single Mars Sample Return mission, but multiple efforts at a lower cost. "The fact is we want to land large things, including crew cabins, on the Moon and Mars and bring them back to Earth," one Republican space policy consultant said. "Instead of building a series of expensive bespoke robotic landers to do science, let's develop cost-effective reusable landers that can, with minimal changes, support both cargo and crew missions to the Moon and Mars." 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COTS is back on the menu If Congress actually cancels the SLS rocket, what happens next? Here's what NASA's exploration plans would actually look like if the White House got its way. Eric Berger – May 13, 2025 3:49 pm | 9 A technician works on the Orion spacecraft, atop the SLS rocket, in January 2022. Credit: NASA A technician works on the Orion spacecraft, atop the SLS rocket, in January 2022. Credit: NASA Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more The White House Office of Management and Budget dropped its "skinny" budget proposal for the federal government earlier this month, and the headline news for the US space program was the cancellation of three major programs: the Space Launch System rocket, Orion spacecraft, and Lunar Gateway. Opinions across the space community vary widely about the utility of these programs—one friend in the industry predicted a future without them to be so dire that Artemis III would be the last US human spaceflight of our lifetimes. But there can be no question that if such changes are made they would mark the most radical remaking of NASA in two decades. This report, based on interviews with multiple sources inside and out of the Trump administration, seeks to explain what the White House is trying to do with Moon and Mars exploration, what this means for NASA and US spaceflight, and whether it could succeed. Will it actually happen? The first question is whether these changes proposed by the White House will be accepted by the US Congress. Republican and Democratic lawmakers have backed Orion for two decades, the SLS rocket for 15 years, and the Gateway for 10 years. Will they finally give up programs that have been such a reliable source of good-paying jobs for so long? In general, the answer appears to be yes. We saw the outlines of a deal during the confirmation hearing for private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator in April. He was asked repeatedly whether he intended to use the SLS rocket and Orion for Artemis II (a lunar fly around) and Artemis III (lunar landing). Isaacman said he did. However nothing was said about using this (very costly) space hardware for Artemis IV and beyond. Congress did not ask, presumably because it knows the answer. And that answer, as we saw in the president's skinny budget, is that the rocket and spacecraft will be killed after Artemis III. This is a pragmatic time to do it, as canceling the programs after Artemis III saves NASA billions of dollars in upgrading the rocket for a singular purpose: assembling a Lunar Gateway of questionable use. But this will not be a normal budget process. The full budget request from the White House is unlikely to come out before June, and it will probably be bogged down in Congress. One of the few levers that Democrats in Congress presently have is the requirement of 60 Senators to pass appropriations bills. So compromise is necessary, and a final budget may very well not pass by the October 1 start of the next fiscal year. Then, should Congress not acquiesce to the budget request, there is the added threat of the White House Office of Management and Budget to use "impoundment" to withhold funding and implement its budget priorities. This process would very quickly get bogged down in the courts, and no one really knows how the Supreme Court would rule. Leadership alignment To date, the budget process for NASA has not been led by space policy officials. Rather, the White House Office of Management and Budget, and its leader, Russell Vought, have set priorities and funding. This has led to "budget driven" policy that has resulted in steep cuts to science that often don't make much sense (i.e. ending funding for the completed Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope). However there soon will be some important voices to implement a more sound space policy and speak for NASA's priorities, rather than those of budget cutters. One of these is President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman. He is awaiting floor time in the US Senate for a final vote. That could happen during the next week or two, allowing Isaacman to become the space agency's administrator and begin to play an important role in decision-making. But Isaacman will need allies in the White House itself to carry out sweeping space policy changes. To that end, the report in Politico last week—which Ars has confirmed—that there will be a National Space Council established in the coming months is important. Led by Vice President JD Vance, the space council will provide a counterweight to Vought's budget-driven process. Thus, by this summer, there should be key leadership in place to set space policy that advances the country's exploration goals. But what are those goals? What happens to Artemis After the Artemis III mission the natural question is, what would come next if the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are canceled? The most likely answer is that NASA turns to an old but successful playbook: COTS. This stands for Commercial Orbital Transportation System and was created by NASA two decades ago to develop cargo transport systems (eventually this became SpaceX's Dragon and Northrop's Cygnus spacecraft) for the International Space Station. Since then NASA has adopted this same model for crew services as well as other commercial programs. Under the COTS model, NASA provides funding and guidance to private companies to develop their own spacecraft, rockets, and services, and then buys those at a "market" rate. The idea of a Lunar COTS program is not new. NASA employees explored the concept in a research paper a decade ago, finding that "a future (Lunar) COTS program has the great potential of enabling development of cost-effective, commercial capabilities and establishing a thriving cislunar economy which will lead the way to an economical and sustainable approach for future human missions to Mars." Sources indicate NASA would go to industry and seek an "end-to-end" solution for lunar missions. That is, an integrated plan to launch astronauts from Earth, land them on the Moon, and return them to Earth. One of the bidders would certainly be SpaceX, with its Starship vehicle already having been validated during the Artemis III mission. Crews could launch from Earth either in Dragon or Starship. Blue Origin is the other obvious bidder. The company might partner with Lockheed Martin to commercialize the Orion spacecraft or use the crew vehicle it is developing internally. Other companies could also participate. The point is that NASA would seek to buy astronaut transportation to the Moon, just as it already is doing with cargo and science experiments through the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. The extent of an Artemis lunar surface presence would be determined by several factors, including the cost and safety of this transportation program and whether there are meaningful things for astronauts to do on the Moon. What about Mars? The skinny budget contained some intriguing language about Mars exploration: "By allocating over $7 billion for lunar exploration and introducing $1 billion in new investments for Mars-focused programs, the Budget ensures that America’s human space exploration efforts remain unparalleled, innovative, and efficient." This was, in fact, the only budget increase proposed by the Trump White House. So what does it mean? No one is saying for sure, but this funding would probably offer a starting point for a robust Mars COTS program. This would begin with cargo missions to Mars. But eventually it would expand to include crewed missions, thus fulfilling Trump's promise to land humans on the red planet. Is this a gift to Elon Musk? Critics will certainly cast it as such, and that is understandable. But the plan would be open to any interested companies, and there are several. Rocket Lab, for example, has already expressed its interest in sending cargo missions to Mars. Impulse Space, too, has said it is building a spacecraft to ferry cargo to Mars and land there. The Trump budget proposal also kills a key element of NASA's Mars exploration plans, the robotic Mars Sample Return mission to bring rocks and soil from the red planet to Earth in the 2030s. However, this program was already frozen by the Biden administration because of delays and cost overruns. Sources said the goal of this budget cut, rather than having a single $8 billion Mars Sample Return mission, is to create an ecosystem in which such missions are frequent. The benefit of opening a pathway to Mars with commercial companies is that it would allow for not just a single Mars Sample Return mission, but multiple efforts at a lower cost. "The fact is we want to land large things, including crew cabins, on the Moon and Mars and bring them back to Earth," one Republican space policy consultant said. "Instead of building a series of expensive bespoke robotic landers to do science, let's develop cost-effective reusable landers that can, with minimal changes, support both cargo and crew missions to the Moon and Mars." Eric Berger Senior Space Editor Eric Berger Senior Space Editor Eric Berger is the senior space editor at Ars Technica, covering everything from astronomy to private space to NASA policy, and author of two books: Liftoff, about the rise of SpaceX; and Reentry, on the development of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon. A certified meteorologist, Eric lives in Houston. 9 Comments

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Helldivers 2's upcoming battle for Super Earth might be part of another big update, alleged PlayStation leak suggests, but Arrowhead's CEO is keeping his lips sealed

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Helldivers 2's upcoming battle for Super Earth might be part of another big update, alleged PlayStation leak suggests, but Arrowhead's CEO is keeping his lips sealed
May 20 could be another seismic day in the Galactic War, if this apparent leak turns out to be accurate.
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Yesterday was a big day in Helldivers 2, with Arrowhead finally pulling the trigger on the massive Illuminate invasion it'd spent days building to with teases.
However, it looks like there's a chance yet another big update could be just around the corner, if an alleged PlayStation leak proves on the money.
If you were living under a super rock on May 12, Arrowhead deployed this fresh Illuminate push towards Super Earth alongside a bunch of new enemies and mechanics like weapon customisation.
There was also a whole patch full of weapon balancing, just in case you didn't already have enough change to be getting to grips with.
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Naturally, this meant the social media accounts of both the studio and its backer PlayStation were pretty busy posting about all this stuff, and some players are claiming that they spotted one of them accidentally revealing that another update is set to drop on May 20.
A player with the handle xTekshi has posted an alleged screenshot of PlayStation's official Threads account for the Czech Republic sharing the game's latest trailer with a caption that a big update dubbed "Heart of Democracy" will be dropping on May 20.
We've checked the timeline of the Threads account in question, and if it existed, this post has seemingly been scrubbed - which to be fair doesn't mean much as you'd expect such a move to be taken if the update had been accidentally blabbed about.

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We've also reached out to both PlayStation and Arrowhead for comment.
Naturally, players have been quick to question Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani via the game's Discord server.
"SHAMS JORJANI TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THE NEXT UPDATE AND MY LIFE IS YOURS" one of the demanded of the exec, who stood firm and simply replied: "Never!"
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On a slightly tangential note, Jorjani did reply to another player asking if there's any information about a "performance update" to the game by saying: "Blog post will come on this."
Potentially lending some credence to the alleged update leak is the fact that, as xTekshi points out, Helldivers 2's current major order to defend Widow's Harbor, Pilen V, and New Haven is set to finish in six days time, which would be May 20.
Plus, Arrowhead's briefing about it ended with the line "battle on Super Earth is inevitable".
Meanwhile, Arrowhead has tweeted as I was writing this: "Attention, Citizens of Super Earth: Remain calm.
Do not spread panic.
The Illuminate, in their desperation, have launched their final assault.
Rest assured, our brave Helldivers are fully prepared to neutralize this threat.
Stay safe, stay vigilant, and await further updates.
Victory and liberty are within our grasp." No confirmation, but an advisory to look out for more updates...hmmmm.
Do you think May 20 will bring a fresh update as the battle for Super Earth kicks off? Let us know below!

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Helldivers 2's upcoming battle for Super Earth might be part of another big update, alleged PlayStation leak suggests, but Arrowhead's CEO is keeping his lips sealed
Illumi-nother One? Helldivers 2's upcoming battle for Super Earth might be part of another big update, alleged PlayStation leak suggests, but Arrowhead's CEO is keeping his lips sealed May 20 could be another seismic day in the Galactic War, if this apparent leak turns out to be accurate. Image credit: Arrowhead News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on May 14, 2025 Yesterday was a big day in Helldivers 2, with Arrowhead finally pulling the trigger on the massive Illuminate invasion it'd spent days building to with teases. However, it looks like there's a chance yet another big update could be just around the corner, if an alleged PlayStation leak proves on the money. If you were living under a super rock on May 12, Arrowhead deployed this fresh Illuminate push towards Super Earth alongside a bunch of new enemies and mechanics like weapon customisation. There was also a whole patch full of weapon balancing, just in case you didn't already have enough change to be getting to grips with. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Naturally, this meant the social media accounts of both the studio and its backer PlayStation were pretty busy posting about all this stuff, and some players are claiming that they spotted one of them accidentally revealing that another update is set to drop on May 20. A player with the handle xTekshi has posted an alleged screenshot of PlayStation's official Threads account for the Czech Republic sharing the game's latest trailer with a caption that a big update dubbed "Heart of Democracy" will be dropping on May 20. We've checked the timeline of the Threads account in question, and if it existed, this post has seemingly been scrubbed - which to be fair doesn't mean much as you'd expect such a move to be taken if the update had been accidentally blabbed about. NEW MAJOR UPDATE LEAKED? by u/xTekshi in Helldivers To see this content please enable targeting cookies. We've also reached out to both PlayStation and Arrowhead for comment. Naturally, players have been quick to question Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani via the game's Discord server. "SHAMS JORJANI TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THE NEXT UPDATE AND MY LIFE IS YOURS" one of the demanded of the exec, who stood firm and simply replied: "Never!" Image credit: VG247 On a slightly tangential note, Jorjani did reply to another player asking if there's any information about a "performance update" to the game by saying: "Blog post will come on this." Potentially lending some credence to the alleged update leak is the fact that, as xTekshi points out, Helldivers 2's current major order to defend Widow's Harbor, Pilen V, and New Haven is set to finish in six days time, which would be May 20. Plus, Arrowhead's briefing about it ended with the line "battle on Super Earth is inevitable". Meanwhile, Arrowhead has tweeted as I was writing this: "Attention, Citizens of Super Earth: Remain calm. Do not spread panic. The Illuminate, in their desperation, have launched their final assault. Rest assured, our brave Helldivers are fully prepared to neutralize this threat. Stay safe, stay vigilant, and await further updates. Victory and liberty are within our grasp." No confirmation, but an advisory to look out for more updates...hmmmm. Do you think May 20 will bring a fresh update as the battle for Super Earth kicks off? Let us know below! Source: https://www.vg247.com/helldivers-2-aleged-playstation-leak-next-big-update-super-earth #helldivers #2039s #upcoming #battle #for #super #earth #might #part #another #big #update #alleged #playstation #leak #suggests #but #arrowhead039s #ceo #keeping #his #lips #sealed

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Helldivers 2's upcoming battle for Super Earth might be part of another big update, alleged PlayStation leak suggests, but Arrowhead's CEO is keeping his lips sealed

Illumi-nother One? Helldivers 2's upcoming battle for Super Earth might be part of another big update, alleged PlayStation leak suggests, but Arrowhead's CEO is keeping his lips sealed May 20 could be another seismic day in the Galactic War, if this apparent leak turns out to be accurate. Image credit: Arrowhead News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on May 14, 2025 Yesterday was a big day in Helldivers 2, with Arrowhead finally pulling the trigger on the massive Illuminate invasion it'd spent days building to with teases. However, it looks like there's a chance yet another big update could be just around the corner, if an alleged PlayStation leak proves on the money. If you were living under a super rock on May 12, Arrowhead deployed this fresh Illuminate push towards Super Earth alongside a bunch of new enemies and mechanics like weapon customisation. There was also a whole patch full of weapon balancing, just in case you didn't already have enough change to be getting to grips with. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Naturally, this meant the social media accounts of both the studio and its backer PlayStation were pretty busy posting about all this stuff, and some players are claiming that they spotted one of them accidentally revealing that another update is set to drop on May 20. A player with the handle xTekshi has posted an alleged screenshot of PlayStation's official Threads account for the Czech Republic sharing the game's latest trailer with a caption that a big update dubbed "Heart of Democracy" will be dropping on May 20. We've checked the timeline of the Threads account in question, and if it existed, this post has seemingly been scrubbed - which to be fair doesn't mean much as you'd expect such a move to be taken if the update had been accidentally blabbed about. NEW MAJOR UPDATE LEAKED? by u/xTekshi in Helldivers To see this content please enable targeting cookies. We've also reached out to both PlayStation and Arrowhead for comment. Naturally, players have been quick to question Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani via the game's Discord server. "SHAMS JORJANI TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THE NEXT UPDATE AND MY LIFE IS YOURS" one of the demanded of the exec, who stood firm and simply replied: "Never!" Image credit: VG247 On a slightly tangential note, Jorjani did reply to another player asking if there's any information about a "performance update" to the game by saying: "Blog post will come on this." Potentially lending some credence to the alleged update leak is the fact that, as xTekshi points out, Helldivers 2's current major order to defend Widow's Harbor, Pilen V, and New Haven is set to finish in six days time, which would be May 20. Plus, Arrowhead's briefing about it ended with the line "battle on Super Earth is inevitable". Meanwhile, Arrowhead has tweeted as I was writing this: "Attention, Citizens of Super Earth: Remain calm. Do not spread panic. The Illuminate, in their desperation, have launched their final assault. Rest assured, our brave Helldivers are fully prepared to neutralize this threat. Stay safe, stay vigilant, and await further updates. Victory and liberty are within our grasp." No confirmation, but an advisory to look out for more updates...hmmmm. Do you think May 20 will bring a fresh update as the battle for Super Earth kicks off? Let us know below!

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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could be in for a major selfie makeover

Samsung has had a busy year of phone launches so far, not only announcing the Galaxy S25 series at the beginning of the year, followed by the Galaxy A56 in March, but it also very recently released the super slim Galaxy S25 Edge.
We aren’t even half way through the year and there are already seven new Samsung Galaxy phones to choose from, but if you thought that was it for 2025, think again.
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There’s more to come and we don’t just mean in terms of the company’s foldable phones, which are expected by the end of the summer in the form of at least the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
The Fan Edition – or FE model – of the Galaxy S25 is also rumored however, and the latest report suggests it could see a nice upgrade.
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According to GalaxyClub – which has a pretty decent track record when it comes to Samsung rumors – the Galaxy S25 FE is claimed to be getting an improved front facing camera.
It’s said the 2025 FE device will feature a 12-megapixel front camera, matching the resolution of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra, though it’s not clear if it’s the same sensor at the moment.
Still, your selfies should at least see some improvements compared to the Galaxy S24 FE, which has a 10-megapixel front camera.
In terms of the other camera specs on the Galaxy S25 FE, GalaxyClub claims the main camera will be a 50-megapixel sensor like the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24 FE and the regular Galaxy S models that have launched since the Galaxy S22.
For now, nothing is confirmed by Samsung of course but we’re always here for improvements, not matter how small and especially ones that can make our face look a little better (we hope).
As for when the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE might make an appearance, it’s expected in the latter half of the year so it’s likely the company’s foldables will be first.

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Samsung has had a busy year of phone launches so far, not only announcing the Galaxy S25 series at the beginning of the year, followed by the Galaxy A56 in March, but it also very recently released the super slim Galaxy S25 Edge. We aren’t even half way through the year and there are already seven new Samsung Galaxy phones to choose from, but if you thought that was it for 2025, think again. Recommended Videos There’s more to come and we don’t just mean in terms of the company’s foldable phones, which are expected by the end of the summer in the form of at least the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Fan Edition – or FE model – of the Galaxy S25 is also rumored however, and the latest report suggests it could see a nice upgrade. Related According to GalaxyClub – which has a pretty decent track record when it comes to Samsung rumors – the Galaxy S25 FE is claimed to be getting an improved front facing camera. It’s said the 2025 FE device will feature a 12-megapixel front camera, matching the resolution of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra, though it’s not clear if it’s the same sensor at the moment. Still, your selfies should at least see some improvements compared to the Galaxy S24 FE, which has a 10-megapixel front camera. In terms of the other camera specs on the Galaxy S25 FE, GalaxyClub claims the main camera will be a 50-megapixel sensor like the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24 FE and the regular Galaxy S models that have launched since the Galaxy S22. For now, nothing is confirmed by Samsung of course but we’re always here for improvements, not matter how small and especially ones that can make our face look a little better (we hope). As for when the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE might make an appearance, it’s expected in the latter half of the year so it’s likely the company’s foldables will be first. Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-could-be-in-for-a-major-selfie-makeover/ #samsung #galaxy #s25 #could #for #major #selfie #makeover

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Samsung has had a busy year of phone launches so far, not only announcing the Galaxy S25 series at the beginning of the year, followed by the Galaxy A56 in March, but it also very recently released the super slim Galaxy S25 Edge. We aren’t even half way through the year and there are already seven new Samsung Galaxy phones to choose from, but if you thought that was it for 2025, think again. Recommended Videos There’s more to come and we don’t just mean in terms of the company’s foldable phones, which are expected by the end of the summer in the form of at least the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Fan Edition – or FE model – of the Galaxy S25 is also rumored however, and the latest report suggests it could see a nice upgrade. Related According to GalaxyClub – which has a pretty decent track record when it comes to Samsung rumors – the Galaxy S25 FE is claimed to be getting an improved front facing camera. It’s said the 2025 FE device will feature a 12-megapixel front camera, matching the resolution of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra, though it’s not clear if it’s the same sensor at the moment. Still, your selfies should at least see some improvements compared to the Galaxy S24 FE, which has a 10-megapixel front camera. In terms of the other camera specs on the Galaxy S25 FE, GalaxyClub claims the main camera will be a 50-megapixel sensor like the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S24 FE and the regular Galaxy S models that have launched since the Galaxy S22. For now, nothing is confirmed by Samsung of course but we’re always here for improvements, not matter how small and especially ones that can make our face look a little better (we hope). As for when the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE might make an appearance, it’s expected in the latter half of the year so it’s likely the company’s foldables will be first.

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This affordable Asus is my go-to laptop for work travel - and it's on sale
ZDNET's key takeaways The Vivobook S 15, Asus' first Copilot+ PC, normally retails for over $1,000, but it's currently on sale at Walmart for $709.It's sleek and lightweight with a gorgeous OLED, 120Hz display, great battery life, and snappy performance.Users might run into the usual compatability issues seen on Arm-compatible devices.
View now at Walmart At Walmart, Asus' Vivobook S 15 is currently marked down to $709, which is roughly $90 off.
The configuration on sale features a 3K OLED 120Hz display with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and 16GB of RAM.Asus' first Copilot+ PC with the Snapdragon X Elite chip last year was the Vivobook S 15, a sleek and lightweight 15-inch laptop with a gorgeous display and ultra-snappy performance.
It's the configuration with the Intel Core Ultra 7 chip that's drastically marked down right now.The chassis' minimalist, all-metal design is lightweight and airy, and it feels more premium than last year's Vivobook S 14.
It's only 0.58 inches at its thinnest point, and it weighs just 3.13 pounds, making it particularly well-suited for hybrid or remote workers who want a powerful laptop with a nice display that doesn't weigh a ton. Also: This ultraportable Windows laptop raised the bar for the MacBook Air (and everything else)Like all of the new Windows on ARM laptops released last summer, the Vivobook S 15 is fast and responsive with nice battery life.
For the average consumer, this is the epitome of a laptop that looks and feels good right out of the box, and it starts with the brilliant 3K OLED display.

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View at Walmart With an 89% screen-to-body ratio and ultra-thin bezels, the screen is brilliant and high-contrast, rocking a max 600-nit brightness and 120Hz refresh rate for some silky-smooth and crisp image quality. Also: Why I recommend this budget Lenovo ThinkPad over laptops that cost twice as muchThe display's 16:9 resolution gives it that premium widescreen feel, lending itself well to both watching and editing media, but it might not be for everyone.
Most 15-inch laptops come with a 16:10 resolution, which might feel more "natural" for some, but ultimately the distinction is subtle. Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETWith 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, Asus is able to keep costs close to that $1,000 price point with just the right amount of hardware on this machine.
And it feels even better in tandem with the snappy, responsive performance the Snapdragon X Elite processor provides. The Vivobook S 15 features the 12-core, 3.4GHz chip with a 45 TOPS NPU, the same one found in the HP Omnibook X 14, but slightly below the 3.8GHz chip found in the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge. The benchmarking scores in Cinebench reflect that same hierarchy, with numbers above the Omnibook and just below the Galaxy Book4 Edge.
In testing the CPU's performance, I got a single-core score of 106 and a multi-core score of 969.
In Geekbench, I got a single-core of 2447 and a multi-core of 14384. Remember that these scores were recorded while the device was plugged into power.
While on battery, I got scores about 30% lower -- somewhat more of a difference than I expected.
This is in comparison to the HP Omnibook X 14, which had a much narrower gap in scores in my testing, something I noted as I was reviewing it. Also: I replaced my laptop with Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro - here's my buying advice a week laterThis paints a picture of a laptop that has somewhat variable battery life, depending on what you're doing and what kind of mode you have the laptop in.
There's no escaping the power this display requires, and if you're someone who typically ignores battery setting profiles and keeps your machine blasting at "Best Performance," you may want to adjust the power modes in either the MyAsus software or in Windows (or both) because you'll see a drastic difference. That being said, the Vivobook S 15's 70Wh battery performance is good, but the user must manage it to maximize its efficiency.
During the battery test that ZDNET runs on all laptops, I got about 10 and a half hours before it died, but that number fluctuated in subsequent tests with different power mode settings. Also: Are dual-screen Windows laptop a gimmick or pure genius? My buying advice after testing oneOptimization is the theme here, and this also extends to its performance.
The Windows on ARM architecture provides fantastic up-front performance in ways that are immediately apparent to most users.
But when you start looking closely at more specialized tasks, things have the potential to get tricky. For example, the Vivobook S 15's aforementioned 16:9 resolution OLED screen seems perfect for editing video.
While the integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU is up to the task, its interaction with different apps and their performance in Windows (via Prism) is still a work in progress. Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETDuring my testing, I ran DaVinci Resolve for Windows on ARM, and it worked mostly fine, but the performance is still not 100% optimized.
There was some lag, graphic stuttering, and quirkiness, especially with 4K video.
Adobe Photoshop, however, ran smoothly, with local AI-generative tasks popping off seamlessly with help from the NPU on board the Snapdragon.
I expect performance to continue improving as Windows improves and developers improve their products for the platform.The other elephant in the room is gaming, which is not entirely up to speed with Windows on ARM.
Yes, technically, you can game on this laptop, but many titles still don't run, and the ones that do are not well-optimized.
Although the Vivobook S 15 looks like something you might want to game on, I wouldn't recommend it as a dedicated gaming laptop.
At least not yet. Also: This Asus laptop is my go-to pick for creative professionals and design teams - here's whyInstead, I see the Vivobook S 15 as a primary driver for remote workers or digital nomads who are already integrating AI into their workflows and appreciate an aesthetic laptop with a brilliant display that handles media well.
Supporting that use case, it has a generous selection of ports: two USB-A ports on the right-hand side, two USB-C on the left, an HDMI port, a MicroSD slot, and a headphone jack. It also has a "full" keyboard (the number pad on the right side has slightly smaller keys, as typical for sub-16-inch machines), which is satisfying and responsive to typing on.
The keyboard has colorful LED backlighting that can be configured in many different lights and effects.
Still, again, this is not something that I would consider high on the priority list when optimizing battery life.
ZDNET's buying adviceThe Asus Vivobook S 15 is a sleek and lightweight laptop with a gorgeous OLED display and solid battery life -- as long as you're mindful of your power usage.
I'd recommend it to forward-thinking digital nomads who want a performant, AI-ready laptop with a blazing-fast Snapdragon X Elite processor.
It's a solid investment for people who regularly swap between creative work, productivity software, and media. All things considered, the sale price of $713 is very competitive for this laptop, particularly for the display alone. Featured reviews
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This affordable Asus is my go-to laptop for work travel - and it's on sale
ZDNET's key takeaways The Vivobook S 15, Asus' first Copilot+ PC, normally retails for over $1,000, but it's currently on sale at Walmart for $709.It's sleek and lightweight with a gorgeous OLED, 120Hz display, great battery life, and snappy performance.Users might run into the usual compatability issues seen on Arm-compatible devices. View now at Walmart At Walmart, Asus' Vivobook S 15 is currently marked down to $709, which is roughly $90 off. The configuration on sale features a 3K OLED 120Hz display with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and 16GB of RAM.Asus' first Copilot+ PC with the Snapdragon X Elite chip last year was the Vivobook S 15, a sleek and lightweight 15-inch laptop with a gorgeous display and ultra-snappy performance. It's the configuration with the Intel Core Ultra 7 chip that's drastically marked down right now.The chassis' minimalist, all-metal design is lightweight and airy, and it feels more premium than last year's Vivobook S 14. It's only 0.58 inches at its thinnest point, and it weighs just 3.13 pounds, making it particularly well-suited for hybrid or remote workers who want a powerful laptop with a nice display that doesn't weigh a ton. Also: This ultraportable Windows laptop raised the bar for the MacBook Air (and everything else)Like all of the new Windows on ARM laptops released last summer, the Vivobook S 15 is fast and responsive with nice battery life. For the average consumer, this is the epitome of a laptop that looks and feels good right out of the box, and it starts with the brilliant 3K OLED display. details View at Walmart With an 89% screen-to-body ratio and ultra-thin bezels, the screen is brilliant and high-contrast, rocking a max 600-nit brightness and 120Hz refresh rate for some silky-smooth and crisp image quality. Also: Why I recommend this budget Lenovo ThinkPad over laptops that cost twice as muchThe display's 16:9 resolution gives it that premium widescreen feel, lending itself well to both watching and editing media, but it might not be for everyone. Most 15-inch laptops come with a 16:10 resolution, which might feel more "natural" for some, but ultimately the distinction is subtle. Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETWith 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, Asus is able to keep costs close to that $1,000 price point with just the right amount of hardware on this machine. And it feels even better in tandem with the snappy, responsive performance the Snapdragon X Elite processor provides. The Vivobook S 15 features the 12-core, 3.4GHz chip with a 45 TOPS NPU, the same one found in the HP Omnibook X 14, but slightly below the 3.8GHz chip found in the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge. The benchmarking scores in Cinebench reflect that same hierarchy, with numbers above the Omnibook and just below the Galaxy Book4 Edge. In testing the CPU's performance, I got a single-core score of 106 and a multi-core score of 969. In Geekbench, I got a single-core of 2447 and a multi-core of 14384. Remember that these scores were recorded while the device was plugged into power. While on battery, I got scores about 30% lower -- somewhat more of a difference than I expected. This is in comparison to the HP Omnibook X 14, which had a much narrower gap in scores in my testing, something I noted as I was reviewing it. Also: I replaced my laptop with Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro - here's my buying advice a week laterThis paints a picture of a laptop that has somewhat variable battery life, depending on what you're doing and what kind of mode you have the laptop in. There's no escaping the power this display requires, and if you're someone who typically ignores battery setting profiles and keeps your machine blasting at "Best Performance," you may want to adjust the power modes in either the MyAsus software or in Windows (or both) because you'll see a drastic difference. That being said, the Vivobook S 15's 70Wh battery performance is good, but the user must manage it to maximize its efficiency. During the battery test that ZDNET runs on all laptops, I got about 10 and a half hours before it died, but that number fluctuated in subsequent tests with different power mode settings. Also: Are dual-screen Windows laptop a gimmick or pure genius? My buying advice after testing oneOptimization is the theme here, and this also extends to its performance. The Windows on ARM architecture provides fantastic up-front performance in ways that are immediately apparent to most users. But when you start looking closely at more specialized tasks, things have the potential to get tricky. For example, the Vivobook S 15's aforementioned 16:9 resolution OLED screen seems perfect for editing video. While the integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU is up to the task, its interaction with different apps and their performance in Windows (via Prism) is still a work in progress. Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETDuring my testing, I ran DaVinci Resolve for Windows on ARM, and it worked mostly fine, but the performance is still not 100% optimized. There was some lag, graphic stuttering, and quirkiness, especially with 4K video. Adobe Photoshop, however, ran smoothly, with local AI-generative tasks popping off seamlessly with help from the NPU on board the Snapdragon. I expect performance to continue improving as Windows improves and developers improve their products for the platform.The other elephant in the room is gaming, which is not entirely up to speed with Windows on ARM. Yes, technically, you can game on this laptop, but many titles still don't run, and the ones that do are not well-optimized. Although the Vivobook S 15 looks like something you might want to game on, I wouldn't recommend it as a dedicated gaming laptop. At least not yet. Also: This Asus laptop is my go-to pick for creative professionals and design teams - here's whyInstead, I see the Vivobook S 15 as a primary driver for remote workers or digital nomads who are already integrating AI into their workflows and appreciate an aesthetic laptop with a brilliant display that handles media well. Supporting that use case, it has a generous selection of ports: two USB-A ports on the right-hand side, two USB-C on the left, an HDMI port, a MicroSD slot, and a headphone jack. It also has a "full" keyboard (the number pad on the right side has slightly smaller keys, as typical for sub-16-inch machines), which is satisfying and responsive to typing on. The keyboard has colorful LED backlighting that can be configured in many different lights and effects. Still, again, this is not something that I would consider high on the priority list when optimizing battery life. ZDNET's buying adviceThe Asus Vivobook S 15 is a sleek and lightweight laptop with a gorgeous OLED display and solid battery life -- as long as you're mindful of your power usage. I'd recommend it to forward-thinking digital nomads who want a performant, AI-ready laptop with a blazing-fast Snapdragon X Elite processor. It's a solid investment for people who regularly swap between creative work, productivity software, and media. All things considered, the sale price of $713 is very competitive for this laptop, particularly for the display alone. Featured reviews Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-affordable-asus-is-my-go-to-laptop-for-work-travel-and-its-on-sale/ #this #affordable #asus #goto #laptop #for #work #travel #and #it039s #sale

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This affordable Asus is my go-to laptop for work travel - and it's on sale

ZDNET's key takeaways The Vivobook S 15, Asus' first Copilot+ PC, normally retails for over $1,000, but it's currently on sale at Walmart for $709.It's sleek and lightweight with a gorgeous OLED, 120Hz display, great battery life, and snappy performance.Users might run into the usual compatability issues seen on Arm-compatible devices. View now at Walmart At Walmart, Asus' Vivobook S 15 is currently marked down to $709, which is roughly $90 off. The configuration on sale features a 3K OLED 120Hz display with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and 16GB of RAM.Asus' first Copilot+ PC with the Snapdragon X Elite chip last year was the Vivobook S 15, a sleek and lightweight 15-inch laptop with a gorgeous display and ultra-snappy performance. It's the configuration with the Intel Core Ultra 7 chip that's drastically marked down right now.The chassis' minimalist, all-metal design is lightweight and airy, and it feels more premium than last year's Vivobook S 14. It's only 0.58 inches at its thinnest point, and it weighs just 3.13 pounds, making it particularly well-suited for hybrid or remote workers who want a powerful laptop with a nice display that doesn't weigh a ton. Also: This ultraportable Windows laptop raised the bar for the MacBook Air (and everything else)Like all of the new Windows on ARM laptops released last summer, the Vivobook S 15 is fast and responsive with nice battery life. For the average consumer, this is the epitome of a laptop that looks and feels good right out of the box, and it starts with the brilliant 3K OLED display. details View at Walmart With an 89% screen-to-body ratio and ultra-thin bezels, the screen is brilliant and high-contrast, rocking a max 600-nit brightness and 120Hz refresh rate for some silky-smooth and crisp image quality. Also: Why I recommend this budget Lenovo ThinkPad over laptops that cost twice as muchThe display's 16:9 resolution gives it that premium widescreen feel, lending itself well to both watching and editing media, but it might not be for everyone. Most 15-inch laptops come with a 16:10 resolution, which might feel more "natural" for some, but ultimately the distinction is subtle. Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETWith 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, Asus is able to keep costs close to that $1,000 price point with just the right amount of hardware on this machine. And it feels even better in tandem with the snappy, responsive performance the Snapdragon X Elite processor provides. The Vivobook S 15 features the 12-core, 3.4GHz chip with a 45 TOPS NPU, the same one found in the HP Omnibook X 14, but slightly below the 3.8GHz chip found in the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge. The benchmarking scores in Cinebench reflect that same hierarchy, with numbers above the Omnibook and just below the Galaxy Book4 Edge. In testing the CPU's performance, I got a single-core score of 106 and a multi-core score of 969. In Geekbench, I got a single-core of 2447 and a multi-core of 14384. Remember that these scores were recorded while the device was plugged into power. While on battery, I got scores about 30% lower -- somewhat more of a difference than I expected. This is in comparison to the HP Omnibook X 14, which had a much narrower gap in scores in my testing, something I noted as I was reviewing it. Also: I replaced my laptop with Microsoft's 12-inch Surface Pro - here's my buying advice a week laterThis paints a picture of a laptop that has somewhat variable battery life, depending on what you're doing and what kind of mode you have the laptop in. There's no escaping the power this display requires, and if you're someone who typically ignores battery setting profiles and keeps your machine blasting at "Best Performance," you may want to adjust the power modes in either the MyAsus software or in Windows (or both) because you'll see a drastic difference. That being said, the Vivobook S 15's 70Wh battery performance is good, but the user must manage it to maximize its efficiency. During the battery test that ZDNET runs on all laptops, I got about 10 and a half hours before it died, but that number fluctuated in subsequent tests with different power mode settings. Also: Are dual-screen Windows laptop a gimmick or pure genius? My buying advice after testing oneOptimization is the theme here, and this also extends to its performance. The Windows on ARM architecture provides fantastic up-front performance in ways that are immediately apparent to most users. But when you start looking closely at more specialized tasks, things have the potential to get tricky. For example, the Vivobook S 15's aforementioned 16:9 resolution OLED screen seems perfect for editing video. While the integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU is up to the task, its interaction with different apps and their performance in Windows (via Prism) is still a work in progress. Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETDuring my testing, I ran DaVinci Resolve for Windows on ARM, and it worked mostly fine, but the performance is still not 100% optimized. There was some lag, graphic stuttering, and quirkiness, especially with 4K video. Adobe Photoshop, however, ran smoothly, with local AI-generative tasks popping off seamlessly with help from the NPU on board the Snapdragon. I expect performance to continue improving as Windows improves and developers improve their products for the platform.The other elephant in the room is gaming, which is not entirely up to speed with Windows on ARM. Yes, technically, you can game on this laptop, but many titles still don't run, and the ones that do are not well-optimized. Although the Vivobook S 15 looks like something you might want to game on, I wouldn't recommend it as a dedicated gaming laptop. At least not yet. Also: This Asus laptop is my go-to pick for creative professionals and design teams - here's whyInstead, I see the Vivobook S 15 as a primary driver for remote workers or digital nomads who are already integrating AI into their workflows and appreciate an aesthetic laptop with a brilliant display that handles media well. Supporting that use case, it has a generous selection of ports: two USB-A ports on the right-hand side, two USB-C on the left, an HDMI port, a MicroSD slot, and a headphone jack. It also has a "full" keyboard (the number pad on the right side has slightly smaller keys, as typical for sub-16-inch machines), which is satisfying and responsive to typing on. The keyboard has colorful LED backlighting that can be configured in many different lights and effects. Still, again, this is not something that I would consider high on the priority list when optimizing battery life. ZDNET's buying adviceThe Asus Vivobook S 15 is a sleek and lightweight laptop with a gorgeous OLED display and solid battery life -- as long as you're mindful of your power usage. I'd recommend it to forward-thinking digital nomads who want a performant, AI-ready laptop with a blazing-fast Snapdragon X Elite processor. It's a solid investment for people who regularly swap between creative work, productivity software, and media. All things considered, the sale price of $713 is very competitive for this laptop, particularly for the display alone. Featured reviews

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Roundtable: Why did customers sail away from VMware?

Hyper-converged infrastructure pioneer Nutanix is among a number of suppliers that smell blood in the water when it comes to VMware and its customers following the virtualisation giant’s acquisition by Broadcom.
At Nutanix’s annual .Next bash in Washington DC last week, migration away from VMware and to – it hopes – its own Acropolis hypervisor (AHV) was a constant theme.
As part of this, it gathered three customers to talk about their experiences of moving from VMware to Nutanix.
Of these, only one was directly attributable to Broadcom’s licensing changes, but Broadcom-Amazon Web Services (AWS) relations were key to another.
We asked them about their journey to Nutanix and away from VMware, as well as the precise pain points that prompted their decisions.
Here, we talk to:
Dom Johnston, IT manager for Golding in Brisbane, Australia, which is a heavy civil and mining contracting company that has operated on the east coast of Australia for about 75 years.
Kee Yew Wei, associate vice-president for infrastructure and operations at MSIG, which is a Japan-headquartered insurance company that operates internationally.
Mike Taylor, hospital ship joint task director for Military Sealift Command and the US Navy, which operates two hospital ships, Mercy (pictured above) and Comfort.
Dom Johnston: Golding had its infrastructure sitting in VMware on AWS.
We had a three-year contract with VMware for that platform, which ended in February this year.
About March of last year, there was a fairly public divorce between VMware and AWS.
We weren’t sure where that left us.
To cut a long story short, with what we saw over the next two to three months from there, we considered the risk of leaving our infrastructure there beyond the end of that three-year contract was too great for us.
Golding had its infrastructure sitting in VMware on AWS.
[After the] fairly public divorce between VMware and AWS, we weren’t sure where that left us.
With what we saw over the next two to three months, we considered the risk of leaving our infrastructure there beyond the end of that three-year contract was too great.
Nutanix has kind of swung in to replace that

Dom Johnston, Golding
So we went out to market to look at alternatives.
And Nutanix has kind of swung in to essentially replace that.
We use NC2 [Nutanix Cloud Clusters] to run our production workloads in AWS, for our DR [disaster recovery] capability, and that’s essentially to directly replace the functionality that existed within AWS and VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, which was the DR product that sat alongside that.
So essentially, our DR strategy is that if an event occurs, we immediately spin up the DR environment ready to accept a workload.
In the event that is not required, it’s spun back down again, and we’ve lost, you know, a couple 100 bucks worth of compute usage.
Kee Yew Wei: Our journey with Nutanix is from 2017.
We were looking for a hyper-converged system to simplify our environment, to do away with the traditional three-tier legacy system, to simplify our environment, and to reduce our datacentre footprint.
Nutanix is the system, but we didn’t have full confidence in Acropolis at that time, because it was quite new compared to VMware.
After a couple of years using Nutanix, we built confidence, so we have recently migrated all our VMware to Nutanix AHV.
We completed the full migration last month.
All this came about after the acquisition by Broadcom, and we received a quotation with a 300% to 400% increase on our renewal pricing.
So, then we made the decision to go for Nutanix.
We started planning somewhere around Q3 last year and were quite conservative, with completion planned for maybe somewhere in Q2 this year.
My team migrated 1,000 to 2,000 VMs [virtual machines] from Q4 and completed that at the beginning of April.
So today, we are a full Nutanix house.
Mike Taylor: Our story with Nutanix started way back in 2017.
We’d been Nutanix lookers for a long time.
On my ships, we had 1,000 blade servers and EMC tiered storage taking up multiple racks.
But on the ships, there’s only a finite amount of power they generate, so I needed to find a way to bring everything down into a smaller footprint – but a smarter, smaller footprint, something that would allow me to very elegantly manage and have ease of use that my teams aboard the ships could deal with.
After a couple of years using Nutanix, we built confidence, so we have recently migrated all our VMware to Nutanix AHV

Kee Yew Wei, MSIG
So, we did a bake-off with Dell, Cisco and Nutanix, and we implemented Nutanix on Mercy in 2019 and Comfort in 2020.
Now, we’re looking at generational refreshes of all of our equipment and probably expanding from there and getting some new features, with redundancy and disaster recovery.
We do have an onboard continuity-of-operations rack, so we have mirrored failover clusters of Nutanix aboard the ships.
Now we’re all Nutanix.
Everything moved over.
That’s like, out of 80-something servers, we only had two or three servers that had hiccups.
Taylor: I remember standing in my main datacentre on the hospital ships.
It’s very anticlimactic if you ever get to go; I just have five racks, but two of those five were purely just to run my server infrastructure.
I remember standing there with one of my peers, and we were looking at it and we said, “Oh, hey, we’re still using SAN directors.” And SAN was going away, they were on their way out.
Dell had come out with stuff like FX, and other people were dabbling with hyper-converged, whereas Nutanix had already done it, and they had their own software, which was easy to understand for my engineers.
So, I’m looking at these racks full of equipment, especially the VNX, which was power hungry.
So, we said, “There has to be a better way to do this.” Energy was the problem.
Energy was the driver to finding a solution.
We weren’t impacted by the Broadcom event.
We got in before it.
I do still run some VMware, so I am impacted by it there.
The challenge we have incurred in continuing to operate that small part isn’t financial.
It’s purely that I can’t get to updates.
I can’t get to download them.
It’s support aspects of the change that impact us the most, not the financial part of it.
If we hadn’t moved to Nutanix, if we were still purely ESXi, the financial part would certainly be a burden, like it is for other military commands.
Johnston: After AWS and VMware had their thing, we were notified by VMware that we were no longer able to spin up our on-demand DR cluster.
They told us that, essentially, we could still use our DR plan if we powered down our production cluster before spinning up a DR cluster.
We were testing quarterly, but we were no longer able to do that.
In fact, we shifted to testing monthly because there was so much uncertainty in that space.
We were left in a situation where, because we couldn’t test, we had zero confidence.
Kee Yew Wei: It was all about cost.
We got a bill with a 300% to 400% increase on our last renewal.
So, this is one of the key factors that drove us to migrate all our workloads to Nutanix.
Taylor: The trade-offs are very, very light, if any.
My people were very seasoned with ESXi VMware Tools and the orchestration that VMware had.
But the learning curve for Nutanix is very short.
It’s very easy to pick up, but you have to learn it.
There’s a different way to import an OVA, as opposed to the way you do it within the VMware ecosystem, for example.
So, the trade-off is really just time to become a master at using the system with regard to functionality.
The learning curve for Nutanix is very short.
It’s very easy to pick up

Mike Taylor, US Navy
In fact, I think I have enhanced capability using AHV as my hypervisor.
When it comes to security, using VMware with the military, we have to submit vulnerability scans constantly.
That’s just part of our regular drumbeat.
I still run VMware on classified parts of my network, and it is very challenging to keep it secure and up to date.
I don’t have that issue with Nutanix.
Johnson: I second that.
As far as trade-offs are concerned, or the functionality, it’s really just a question of semantics in relation to the differences between the two platforms.
The way that Nutanix handles snapshots is different to the way that VMware handles snapshots.
That was a learning curve for us.
It’s like going from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Things are in a different spot, but it’s the same functionality.
You need to prepare your team, get them training, show them what to do.
I don’t think there’s any loss of functionality.
In fact, I think there are faster workflows, better availability of tools.
Kee Yew Wei: I don’t see trade-offs.
Maybe 10 years ago, compatibility with other suppliers’ software might have been an issue, like backup solutions such as [Veritas] NetBackup.
Maybe seven or eight years ago, they did not support Nutanix.
But that’s not the case today.
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University will ‘pull the plug’ to test Nutanix disaster recovery: University of Reading set to save circa £500,000 and deploy Nutanix NC2 hybrid cloud that will allow failover from main datacentre.
NHS trust cloud plans hampered by Trump tariff uncertainty: Essex NHS wants to move some capacity to the Nutanix cloud, but can’t be certain prices will hold between product selection and when procurement plans gain approval.

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Roundtable: Why did customers sail away from VMware?
Hyper-converged infrastructure pioneer Nutanix is among a number of suppliers that smell blood in the water when it comes to VMware and its customers following the virtualisation giant’s acquisition by Broadcom. At Nutanix’s annual .Next bash in Washington DC last week, migration away from VMware and to – it hopes – its own Acropolis hypervisor (AHV) was a constant theme. As part of this, it gathered three customers to talk about their experiences of moving from VMware to Nutanix. Of these, only one was directly attributable to Broadcom’s licensing changes, but Broadcom-Amazon Web Services (AWS) relations were key to another. We asked them about their journey to Nutanix and away from VMware, as well as the precise pain points that prompted their decisions. Here, we talk to: Dom Johnston, IT manager for Golding in Brisbane, Australia, which is a heavy civil and mining contracting company that has operated on the east coast of Australia for about 75 years. Kee Yew Wei, associate vice-president for infrastructure and operations at MSIG, which is a Japan-headquartered insurance company that operates internationally. Mike Taylor, hospital ship joint task director for Military Sealift Command and the US Navy, which operates two hospital ships, Mercy (pictured above) and Comfort. Dom Johnston: Golding had its infrastructure sitting in VMware on AWS. We had a three-year contract with VMware for that platform, which ended in February this year. About March of last year, there was a fairly public divorce between VMware and AWS. We weren’t sure where that left us. To cut a long story short, with what we saw over the next two to three months from there, we considered the risk of leaving our infrastructure there beyond the end of that three-year contract was too great for us. Golding had its infrastructure sitting in VMware on AWS. [After the] fairly public divorce between VMware and AWS, we weren’t sure where that left us. With what we saw over the next two to three months, we considered the risk of leaving our infrastructure there beyond the end of that three-year contract was too great. Nutanix has kind of swung in to replace that Dom Johnston, Golding So we went out to market to look at alternatives. And Nutanix has kind of swung in to essentially replace that. We use NC2 [Nutanix Cloud Clusters] to run our production workloads in AWS, for our DR [disaster recovery] capability, and that’s essentially to directly replace the functionality that existed within AWS and VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, which was the DR product that sat alongside that. So essentially, our DR strategy is that if an event occurs, we immediately spin up the DR environment ready to accept a workload. In the event that is not required, it’s spun back down again, and we’ve lost, you know, a couple 100 bucks worth of compute usage. Kee Yew Wei: Our journey with Nutanix is from 2017. We were looking for a hyper-converged system to simplify our environment, to do away with the traditional three-tier legacy system, to simplify our environment, and to reduce our datacentre footprint. Nutanix is the system, but we didn’t have full confidence in Acropolis at that time, because it was quite new compared to VMware. After a couple of years using Nutanix, we built confidence, so we have recently migrated all our VMware to Nutanix AHV. We completed the full migration last month. All this came about after the acquisition by Broadcom, and we received a quotation with a 300% to 400% increase on our renewal pricing. So, then we made the decision to go for Nutanix. We started planning somewhere around Q3 last year and were quite conservative, with completion planned for maybe somewhere in Q2 this year. My team migrated 1,000 to 2,000 VMs [virtual machines] from Q4 and completed that at the beginning of April. So today, we are a full Nutanix house. Mike Taylor: Our story with Nutanix started way back in 2017. We’d been Nutanix lookers for a long time. On my ships, we had 1,000 blade servers and EMC tiered storage taking up multiple racks. But on the ships, there’s only a finite amount of power they generate, so I needed to find a way to bring everything down into a smaller footprint – but a smarter, smaller footprint, something that would allow me to very elegantly manage and have ease of use that my teams aboard the ships could deal with. After a couple of years using Nutanix, we built confidence, so we have recently migrated all our VMware to Nutanix AHV Kee Yew Wei, MSIG So, we did a bake-off with Dell, Cisco and Nutanix, and we implemented Nutanix on Mercy in 2019 and Comfort in 2020. Now, we’re looking at generational refreshes of all of our equipment and probably expanding from there and getting some new features, with redundancy and disaster recovery. We do have an onboard continuity-of-operations rack, so we have mirrored failover clusters of Nutanix aboard the ships. Now we’re all Nutanix. Everything moved over. That’s like, out of 80-something servers, we only had two or three servers that had hiccups. Taylor: I remember standing in my main datacentre on the hospital ships. It’s very anticlimactic if you ever get to go; I just have five racks, but two of those five were purely just to run my server infrastructure. I remember standing there with one of my peers, and we were looking at it and we said, “Oh, hey, we’re still using SAN directors.” And SAN was going away, they were on their way out. Dell had come out with stuff like FX, and other people were dabbling with hyper-converged, whereas Nutanix had already done it, and they had their own software, which was easy to understand for my engineers. So, I’m looking at these racks full of equipment, especially the VNX, which was power hungry. So, we said, “There has to be a better way to do this.” Energy was the problem. Energy was the driver to finding a solution. We weren’t impacted by the Broadcom event. We got in before it. I do still run some VMware, so I am impacted by it there. The challenge we have incurred in continuing to operate that small part isn’t financial. It’s purely that I can’t get to updates. I can’t get to download them. It’s support aspects of the change that impact us the most, not the financial part of it. If we hadn’t moved to Nutanix, if we were still purely ESXi, the financial part would certainly be a burden, like it is for other military commands. Johnston: After AWS and VMware had their thing, we were notified by VMware that we were no longer able to spin up our on-demand DR cluster. They told us that, essentially, we could still use our DR plan if we powered down our production cluster before spinning up a DR cluster. We were testing quarterly, but we were no longer able to do that. In fact, we shifted to testing monthly because there was so much uncertainty in that space. We were left in a situation where, because we couldn’t test, we had zero confidence. Kee Yew Wei: It was all about cost. We got a bill with a 300% to 400% increase on our last renewal. So, this is one of the key factors that drove us to migrate all our workloads to Nutanix. Taylor: The trade-offs are very, very light, if any. My people were very seasoned with ESXi VMware Tools and the orchestration that VMware had. But the learning curve for Nutanix is very short. It’s very easy to pick up, but you have to learn it. There’s a different way to import an OVA, as opposed to the way you do it within the VMware ecosystem, for example. So, the trade-off is really just time to become a master at using the system with regard to functionality. The learning curve for Nutanix is very short. It’s very easy to pick up Mike Taylor, US Navy In fact, I think I have enhanced capability using AHV as my hypervisor. When it comes to security, using VMware with the military, we have to submit vulnerability scans constantly. That’s just part of our regular drumbeat. I still run VMware on classified parts of my network, and it is very challenging to keep it secure and up to date. I don’t have that issue with Nutanix. Johnson: I second that. As far as trade-offs are concerned, or the functionality, it’s really just a question of semantics in relation to the differences between the two platforms. The way that Nutanix handles snapshots is different to the way that VMware handles snapshots. That was a learning curve for us. It’s like going from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Things are in a different spot, but it’s the same functionality. You need to prepare your team, get them training, show them what to do. I don’t think there’s any loss of functionality. In fact, I think there are faster workflows, better availability of tools. Kee Yew Wei: I don’t see trade-offs. Maybe 10 years ago, compatibility with other suppliers’ software might have been an issue, like backup solutions such as [Veritas] NetBackup. Maybe seven or eight years ago, they did not support Nutanix. But that’s not the case today. Read more about virtualisation and storage University will ‘pull the plug’ to test Nutanix disaster recovery: University of Reading set to save circa £500,000 and deploy Nutanix NC2 hybrid cloud that will allow failover from main datacentre. NHS trust cloud plans hampered by Trump tariff uncertainty: Essex NHS wants to move some capacity to the Nutanix cloud, but can’t be certain prices will hold between product selection and when procurement plans gain approval. Source: https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Roundtable-Why-did-customers-sail-away-from-VMware #roundtable #why #did #customers #sail #away #from #vmware

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Hyper-converged infrastructure pioneer Nutanix is among a number of suppliers that smell blood in the water when it comes to VMware and its customers following the virtualisation giant’s acquisition by Broadcom. At Nutanix’s annual .Next bash in Washington DC last week, migration away from VMware and to – it hopes – its own Acropolis hypervisor (AHV) was a constant theme. As part of this, it gathered three customers to talk about their experiences of moving from VMware to Nutanix. Of these, only one was directly attributable to Broadcom’s licensing changes, but Broadcom-Amazon Web Services (AWS) relations were key to another. We asked them about their journey to Nutanix and away from VMware, as well as the precise pain points that prompted their decisions. Here, we talk to: Dom Johnston, IT manager for Golding in Brisbane, Australia, which is a heavy civil and mining contracting company that has operated on the east coast of Australia for about 75 years. Kee Yew Wei, associate vice-president for infrastructure and operations at MSIG, which is a Japan-headquartered insurance company that operates internationally. Mike Taylor, hospital ship joint task director for Military Sealift Command and the US Navy, which operates two hospital ships, Mercy (pictured above) and Comfort. Dom Johnston: Golding had its infrastructure sitting in VMware on AWS. We had a three-year contract with VMware for that platform, which ended in February this year. About March of last year, there was a fairly public divorce between VMware and AWS. We weren’t sure where that left us. To cut a long story short, with what we saw over the next two to three months from there, we considered the risk of leaving our infrastructure there beyond the end of that three-year contract was too great for us. Golding had its infrastructure sitting in VMware on AWS. [After the] fairly public divorce between VMware and AWS, we weren’t sure where that left us. With what we saw over the next two to three months, we considered the risk of leaving our infrastructure there beyond the end of that three-year contract was too great. Nutanix has kind of swung in to replace that Dom Johnston, Golding So we went out to market to look at alternatives. And Nutanix has kind of swung in to essentially replace that. We use NC2 [Nutanix Cloud Clusters] to run our production workloads in AWS, for our DR [disaster recovery] capability, and that’s essentially to directly replace the functionality that existed within AWS and VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, which was the DR product that sat alongside that. So essentially, our DR strategy is that if an event occurs, we immediately spin up the DR environment ready to accept a workload. In the event that is not required, it’s spun back down again, and we’ve lost, you know, a couple 100 bucks worth of compute usage. Kee Yew Wei: Our journey with Nutanix is from 2017. We were looking for a hyper-converged system to simplify our environment, to do away with the traditional three-tier legacy system, to simplify our environment, and to reduce our datacentre footprint. Nutanix is the system, but we didn’t have full confidence in Acropolis at that time, because it was quite new compared to VMware. After a couple of years using Nutanix, we built confidence, so we have recently migrated all our VMware to Nutanix AHV. We completed the full migration last month. All this came about after the acquisition by Broadcom, and we received a quotation with a 300% to 400% increase on our renewal pricing. So, then we made the decision to go for Nutanix. We started planning somewhere around Q3 last year and were quite conservative, with completion planned for maybe somewhere in Q2 this year. My team migrated 1,000 to 2,000 VMs [virtual machines] from Q4 and completed that at the beginning of April. So today, we are a full Nutanix house. Mike Taylor: Our story with Nutanix started way back in 2017. We’d been Nutanix lookers for a long time. On my ships, we had 1,000 blade servers and EMC tiered storage taking up multiple racks. But on the ships, there’s only a finite amount of power they generate, so I needed to find a way to bring everything down into a smaller footprint – but a smarter, smaller footprint, something that would allow me to very elegantly manage and have ease of use that my teams aboard the ships could deal with. After a couple of years using Nutanix, we built confidence, so we have recently migrated all our VMware to Nutanix AHV Kee Yew Wei, MSIG So, we did a bake-off with Dell, Cisco and Nutanix, and we implemented Nutanix on Mercy in 2019 and Comfort in 2020. Now, we’re looking at generational refreshes of all of our equipment and probably expanding from there and getting some new features, with redundancy and disaster recovery. We do have an onboard continuity-of-operations rack, so we have mirrored failover clusters of Nutanix aboard the ships. Now we’re all Nutanix. Everything moved over. That’s like, out of 80-something servers, we only had two or three servers that had hiccups. Taylor: I remember standing in my main datacentre on the hospital ships. It’s very anticlimactic if you ever get to go; I just have five racks, but two of those five were purely just to run my server infrastructure. I remember standing there with one of my peers, and we were looking at it and we said, “Oh, hey, we’re still using SAN directors.” And SAN was going away, they were on their way out. Dell had come out with stuff like FX, and other people were dabbling with hyper-converged, whereas Nutanix had already done it, and they had their own software, which was easy to understand for my engineers. So, I’m looking at these racks full of equipment, especially the VNX, which was power hungry. So, we said, “There has to be a better way to do this.” Energy was the problem. Energy was the driver to finding a solution. We weren’t impacted by the Broadcom event. We got in before it. I do still run some VMware, so I am impacted by it there. The challenge we have incurred in continuing to operate that small part isn’t financial. It’s purely that I can’t get to updates. I can’t get to download them. It’s support aspects of the change that impact us the most, not the financial part of it. If we hadn’t moved to Nutanix, if we were still purely ESXi, the financial part would certainly be a burden, like it is for other military commands. Johnston: After AWS and VMware had their thing, we were notified by VMware that we were no longer able to spin up our on-demand DR cluster. They told us that, essentially, we could still use our DR plan if we powered down our production cluster before spinning up a DR cluster. We were testing quarterly, but we were no longer able to do that. In fact, we shifted to testing monthly because there was so much uncertainty in that space. We were left in a situation where, because we couldn’t test, we had zero confidence. Kee Yew Wei: It was all about cost. We got a bill with a 300% to 400% increase on our last renewal. So, this is one of the key factors that drove us to migrate all our workloads to Nutanix. Taylor: The trade-offs are very, very light, if any. My people were very seasoned with ESXi VMware Tools and the orchestration that VMware had. But the learning curve for Nutanix is very short. It’s very easy to pick up, but you have to learn it. There’s a different way to import an OVA, as opposed to the way you do it within the VMware ecosystem, for example. So, the trade-off is really just time to become a master at using the system with regard to functionality. The learning curve for Nutanix is very short. It’s very easy to pick up Mike Taylor, US Navy In fact, I think I have enhanced capability using AHV as my hypervisor. When it comes to security, using VMware with the military, we have to submit vulnerability scans constantly. That’s just part of our regular drumbeat. I still run VMware on classified parts of my network, and it is very challenging to keep it secure and up to date. I don’t have that issue with Nutanix. Johnson: I second that. As far as trade-offs are concerned, or the functionality, it’s really just a question of semantics in relation to the differences between the two platforms. The way that Nutanix handles snapshots is different to the way that VMware handles snapshots. That was a learning curve for us. It’s like going from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Things are in a different spot, but it’s the same functionality. You need to prepare your team, get them training, show them what to do. I don’t think there’s any loss of functionality. In fact, I think there are faster workflows, better availability of tools. Kee Yew Wei: I don’t see trade-offs. Maybe 10 years ago, compatibility with other suppliers’ software might have been an issue, like backup solutions such as [Veritas] NetBackup. Maybe seven or eight years ago, they did not support Nutanix. But that’s not the case today. Read more about virtualisation and storage University will ‘pull the plug’ to test Nutanix disaster recovery: University of Reading set to save circa £500,000 and deploy Nutanix NC2 hybrid cloud that will allow failover from main datacentre. NHS trust cloud plans hampered by Trump tariff uncertainty: Essex NHS wants to move some capacity to the Nutanix cloud, but can’t be certain prices will hold between product selection and when procurement plans gain approval.

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ContentJet Inc.: Creator Partnership Coordinator Needed
About ContentJet: ContentJet is a high-growth, performance-driven creative powerhouse specializing in User-Generated Content (UGC) video production and leveraging AI to amplify human creativity.
With an international remote team spanning 14+ countries, we deliver creative assets that not only inspire but drive exceptional results for our clients.Role Overview: We're seeking a driven and results-oriented Creator Partnership Coordinator (CPC) to join our global team.
The CPC plays a crucial role in sourcing, negotiating, hiring, and managing content creators to produce outstanding UGC for our clients.What You'll Do:Identify, recruit, and negotiate partnerships with top content creators to fulfill specific project needs.Leverage sales skills to pitch opportunities effectively and secure high-quality creator collaborations.Manage communication between content creators and internal teams to ensure clarity of project objectives and seamless delivery.Monitor project timelines and ensure creators adhere strictly to deadlines and quality standards.Oversee administrative tasks such as contracting, payments, and compliance with agreements.Build and maintain strong relationships with content creators to promote long-term partnerships.Collaborate closely with Creator Partnership Managers and Production Managers for alignment and ongoing quality assurance.Who You Are:2+ years experience in sales, recruitment, influencer management, or creator partnerships.Strong negotiation and sales skills, with the ability to secure favorable agreements with creators.Exceptional organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills.Comfortable operating within a dynamic, remote-first agency environment.Proficiency in project management tools (Monday.com, Notion, Slack, etc.) to optimize operational efficiency.Proactive problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindset.Bonus Points If You:Have previous experience working specifically with User-Generated Content or digital content creators.Understand the digital content creation and performance marketing landscapes.Have experience in international recruitment or global talent management.Why Join ContentJet?Work in a vibrant, global, and creative remote-first environment.Collaborate with passionate and talented professionals worldwide.Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.Opportunity to shape the future of UGC and AI-driven creative production.Clear career progression paths and professional development opportunities.Ready to Take Flight? Join ContentJet and become a key part of our innovative, performance-driven creative team.
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About ContentJet: ContentJet is a high-growth, performance-driven creative powerhouse specializing in User-Generated Content (UGC) video production and leveraging AI to amplify human creativity. With an international remote team spanning 14+ countries, we deliver creative assets that not only inspire but drive exceptional results for our clients.Role Overview: We're seeking a driven and results-oriented Creator Partnership Coordinator (CPC) to join our global team. The CPC plays a crucial role in sourcing, negotiating, hiring, and managing content creators to produce outstanding UGC for our clients.What You'll Do:Identify, recruit, and negotiate partnerships with top content creators to fulfill specific project needs.Leverage sales skills to pitch opportunities effectively and secure high-quality creator collaborations.Manage communication between content creators and internal teams to ensure clarity of project objectives and seamless delivery.Monitor project timelines and ensure creators adhere strictly to deadlines and quality standards.Oversee administrative tasks such as contracting, payments, and compliance with agreements.Build and maintain strong relationships with content creators to promote long-term partnerships.Collaborate closely with Creator Partnership Managers and Production Managers for alignment and ongoing quality assurance.Who You Are:2+ years experience in sales, recruitment, influencer management, or creator partnerships.Strong negotiation and sales skills, with the ability to secure favorable agreements with creators.Exceptional organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills.Comfortable operating within a dynamic, remote-first agency environment.Proficiency in project management tools (Monday.com, Notion, Slack, etc.) to optimize operational efficiency.Proactive problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindset.Bonus Points If You:Have previous experience working specifically with User-Generated Content or digital content creators.Understand the digital content creation and performance marketing landscapes.Have experience in international recruitment or global talent management.Why Join ContentJet?Work in a vibrant, global, and creative remote-first environment.Collaborate with passionate and talented professionals worldwide.Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.Opportunity to shape the future of UGC and AI-driven creative production.Clear career progression paths and professional development opportunities.Ready to Take Flight? 🚀 Join ContentJet and become a key part of our innovative, performance-driven creative team. If you’re passionate about sourcing and nurturing global creator talent and driving impactful UGC at scale, we’d love to hear from you!Apply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now Meet JobCopilot: Your Personal AI Job HunterAutomatically Apply to Remote Sales and Marketing JobsJust set your preferences and Job Copilot will do the rest-finding, filtering, and applying while you focus on what matters. Activate JobCopilot Source: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/contentjet-inc-creator-partnership-coordinator-needed #contentjet #inc #creator #partnership #coordinator #needed

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About ContentJet: ContentJet is a high-growth, performance-driven creative powerhouse specializing in User-Generated Content (UGC) video production and leveraging AI to amplify human creativity. With an international remote team spanning 14+ countries, we deliver creative assets that not only inspire but drive exceptional results for our clients.Role Overview: We're seeking a driven and results-oriented Creator Partnership Coordinator (CPC) to join our global team. The CPC plays a crucial role in sourcing, negotiating, hiring, and managing content creators to produce outstanding UGC for our clients.What You'll Do:Identify, recruit, and negotiate partnerships with top content creators to fulfill specific project needs.Leverage sales skills to pitch opportunities effectively and secure high-quality creator collaborations.Manage communication between content creators and internal teams to ensure clarity of project objectives and seamless delivery.Monitor project timelines and ensure creators adhere strictly to deadlines and quality standards.Oversee administrative tasks such as contracting, payments, and compliance with agreements.Build and maintain strong relationships with content creators to promote long-term partnerships.Collaborate closely with Creator Partnership Managers and Production Managers for alignment and ongoing quality assurance.Who You Are:2+ years experience in sales, recruitment, influencer management, or creator partnerships.Strong negotiation and sales skills, with the ability to secure favorable agreements with creators.Exceptional organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills.Comfortable operating within a dynamic, remote-first agency environment.Proficiency in project management tools (Monday.com, Notion, Slack, etc.) to optimize operational efficiency.Proactive problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindset.Bonus Points If You:Have previous experience working specifically with User-Generated Content or digital content creators.Understand the digital content creation and performance marketing landscapes.Have experience in international recruitment or global talent management.Why Join ContentJet?Work in a vibrant, global, and creative remote-first environment.Collaborate with passionate and talented professionals worldwide.Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.Opportunity to shape the future of UGC and AI-driven creative production.Clear career progression paths and professional development opportunities.Ready to Take Flight? 🚀 Join ContentJet and become a key part of our innovative, performance-driven creative team. If you’re passionate about sourcing and nurturing global creator talent and driving impactful UGC at scale, we’d love to hear from you!Apply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now Meet JobCopilot: Your Personal AI Job HunterAutomatically Apply to Remote Sales and Marketing JobsJust set your preferences and Job Copilot will do the rest-finding, filtering, and applying while you focus on what matters. Activate JobCopilot

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Andor Season 2 Ending Explained - Why the Series Is More than Just a Rogue One Prequel
Warning: this article contains full spoilers for Andor Season 2’s finale.
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out IGN's review for Andor Season 2, Episodes 10-12.
Andor Season 2 just wrapped on Disney+, capping off what is easily one of the best Star Wars projects to come out of the Disney era.
In the process, the series leads directly into the events of 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story bringing Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor full circle at last.We already know what happens next for Cassian and the Rebel Alliance.
His tragic future is already set in stone.
But despite that, there’s a lot to unpack in the dramatic finale of Andor, as the series reveals the fates of many major characters and drops a major twist with big ramifications for the Star Wars franchise.
Let’s break down everything that happens and how the series paves the way for future Star Wars adventures.Every IGN Andor ReviewAndor Season 2’s Ending ExplainedAndor Season 2 has been busy chronicling the final four years in the life of Cassian Andor.
Or, at least, the most pivotal moments in those four years.
First, in 4 BBY, we saw Cassian’s mission to steal a prototype TIE Avenger and his temporary imprisonment on Yavin IV, destined to become the new operating base of the fledgling Rebel Alliance.
Then, in 3 BBY, we saw the role Cassian and the Empire each played in propping up the resistance cell known as The Ghorman Front.
Those actions then bore fruit in 2 BBY, as the Empire responded to its manufactured political crisis and instigated the Ghorman Massacre, galvanizing Genevieve O’Reilly’s Mon Mothma and the Rebels.The series now takes its final bow in 1 BBY, just days before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: A New Hope.
As expected, Andor ends by showing us the final sequence of events leading up to the first major conflict between the Rebellion and the Empire on Scarif.
It’s all catalyzed by Stellan Skarsgård’s Luthen Rael, who proves to be the Rebel agent who first uncovers evidence of the Death Star.These final three episodes follow what happens next, as Luthen sacrifices himself (with a little assistance from Elizabeth Dulau’s Kleya Marki) and Cassian and friends make a high-stakes trip to Coruscant to bring Kleya in.
It’s a mission that would surely have ended in torture and death for all involved if not for the assistance of Alan Tudyk’s K-2SO.
Rogue One emphasized the idea that the Rebellion’s victory at the Battle of Yavin was a miracle that was accomplished through many individual acts of heroism.
At any point in the chain, something could have gone wrong that doomed the Rebellion to failure.
Now we have a better appreciation for how far back that chain extends.
If not for Luthen and Kleya’s bravery, the Rebels would have no idea of the danger looming over them.
Hope persists in the darkest of times.The series ends with the Alliance High Command finally accepting the reality of what Cassian and Kleya are telling them.
The Empire is building a super-weapon.
They don’t yet know that it’s one with the power to destroy entire planets, but they do know it’s connected to the Empire’s supposed energy program, its kyber mining efforts on Jedha, and its actions on Ghorman.
The pieces are falling into place, leaving Cassian free to meet his contact Tivik on the Ring of Kafrene.
That encounter unfolds in one of the first scenes in Rogue One, where Cassian learns the full truth about the Death Star and the defection of Riz Ahmed’s Bodhi Rook.The series also shows us the fates of many of the other major players in this prequel series.
Kleya seems ready to integrate with the Rebels, joining loyal soldiers like Faye Marsay’s Vel Sartha and Muhannad Bhaier’s Wilmon Paak.
We also see one last glimpse of Forest Whitaker’s Saw Gerrera, who watches in paranoid agitation as an Imperial Star Destroyer looms above Jedha.
On the Imperial side of things, Anton Lesser’s Major Partagaz is forced to pay the ultimate price for his failure to contain the Death Star leak, committing suicide rather than submitting to whatever other punishments the Emperor had in mind.
Meanwhile, Dedra is seen languishing in an Imperial prison cell, ironically in the same facility on Narkina 5 where Cassian was imprisoned in Season 1.“Meanwhile, Dedra is seen languishing in an Imperial prison cell, ironically in the same facility on Narkina 5 where Cassian was imprisoned in Season 1.
She’s clearly wracked by shame and guilt, contending with everything she sacrificed in the name of the Empire and the realization that none of it mattered in the end.
The series has a lot to say about the perils of living under fascism.
Dedra is proof that no amount of loyalty and sacrifice can change the fact that everyone serving the Empire is merely a pawn to be discarded when they outlive their usefulness.
“I always think of it like Dedra is in a gang,” Gough told IGN in a recent roundtable interview.
“These guys are in a tribe and Dedra is in a gang, and the gang just disperse at the first sign of trouble.
They throw each other to the wolves.
There's no loyalties.
And so it was really clear to me that going through it, that when you commit your whole life and she's indoctrinated into the gang, so she can't see anything outside it.
It's actually really tragic.
She can't have intimacy or vulnerability or anything.
And so it's a real kind of a foil to what the people in the Rebellion do have, which is loyalty, trust, love, intimacy, community, all of those things.”Episode 12 serves as a neat and tidy way to end the series, albeit somewhat bittersweet.
We know that Cassian himself has only a few days left to live before he and the rest of the Rogue One team sacrifice their lives on Scarif.
But there is one, final reveal saved for the very end.
PlayRevealing Cassian Andor’s ChildThe final scene in Episode 12 reveals that Adria Arjona’s Bix Caleen has returned to Mina-Rau to live out her days in peace.
Not only that, she’s raising a baby.
As hinted at in Episode 9, Bix was pregnant when she left Cassian on Yavin IV.
While she claimed to be leaving Cassian to ensure he would continue serving the Rebellion, it’s clear now that she also wanted to bring their unborn child somewhere he could grow up safe from the Empire.Cassian may be doomed to die fighting on Scarif, but his legacy lives on in a very tangible way.
That’s probably the happiest ending fans could hope for from this generally very somber Star Wars series.“[Showrunner Tony Gilroy] really believes that information is power,” Arjona told IGN.
“And he told me months before I read the scene where I sort of send Cassian off.
He told me that that was going to happen.
And so for months I was kind of lingering on that effect or that feeling before I ever read it.
And when I read it, it shook me.
I started crying immediately.
And I love Rogue One, and I respect that movie so much.
So to sort of send Cassian on this journey meant the world to me.”“For anyone who had doubts in [Episode] 9 about her motivation, it underlines it at the end.
Absolutely,” Gilroy adds.
“It makes his sacrifice even more powerful.
So much stronger.
I mean, you want hope at the end… It would be cruel and unnatural to put all these people through all this stuff and not have a candle in the window at the end.”Does Andor Season 2 Have a Post-Credits Scene?The Star Wars franchise isn’t as big about post-credits scenes and stingers as Marvel, but we have seen them in the past with some live-action Star Wars shows.
That includes Andor Season 1, which ended with the reveal that the Narkina 5 prisoners were manufacturing equipment being used on the Death Star.Based on that, fans might be expecting Season 2 to also end with a post-credits scene of some sort.
But not in this case.
The series is done once the final credits start rolling.
When Andor segues this neatly into the beginning of Rogue One, what’s the point of a post-credits scene? Besides, the final scene with Bix is all the series really needs in terms of setting the stage for future stories.
There’s another Andor out there in the galaxy, and no doubt they have a grand destiny ahead of them, too.
On that note…PlayHow Andor Sets Up Future Star Wars StoriesAs much as Andor serves as a direct prequel to Rogue One, the series does leave some loose ends open for future Star Wars projects to build upon.
As mentioned, key characters like Will, Kleya, and Vel are still alive and active in the Rebellion.
This leaves room for future Star Wars comics and novels to explore the ongoing role they play in the Galactic Civil War.
Did they fight in the Battle of Scarif or other major conflicts like the Battle of Endor? Did they ever rub elbows with the likes of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker? Andor is so far removed from the Jedi business that usually dominates the franchise, so it might be fascinating to read a story that explores how these ordinary heroes react to fighting alongside a living legend like Luke.It’s also worth pointing out that, though Season 2 explores the last four years of Cassian’s life, it only focuses on very specific periods within those four years.
Now that Andor has wrapped, there’s ample room for Lucasfilm to double back and commission new books that flesh out other conflicts during this era.
How did the bond between Cassian and K-2SO form? What other high-stakes missions did Cassian undertake? Lucasfilm is dabbling in this area with the recently announced Reign of the Empire trilogy, but there’s room for plenty more stories spinning out of Andor.
Then there’s poor Dedra.
As much as the series delivers a poetic ending to her story, we can’t help but wonder if there’s more story to be told.
What becomes of Dedra? Does she spend the remainder of the Galactic Civil War locked up on Narkina 5? What happens when the Empire is overthrown? How does she react to seeing her precious Empire fall? Is she freed? Is she put on trial for her role in orchestrating the Ghorman Massacre? We can’t help but feel there’s more to be explored there.No doubt the child will grow up hearing stories of Cassian’s heroism and bravery, inspiring them to follow in their father’s footsteps.“But above all, Andor leaves us to question what becomes of Bix and her child.
No doubt the child will grow up hearing stories of Cassian’s heroism and bravery, inspiring them to follow in their father’s footsteps.
Given the time period in which this series is set, there’s no way Cassian’s child could participate in the Rebel Alliance (unless they grow so desperate they start relying on child soldiers).
But they would be the right age to take part in the war between the Resistance and the First Order.
It would be a comforting thought to know that Leia’s forces have another tie to the classic Rebellion era in the form of Cassian Andor’s offspring.
One intriguing possibility is that Cassian Jr.
could wind up being a character in Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter.
We don’t know much about that film, other than that it’ll star Ryan Gosling and it’s set about five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker.
Cassian and Bix’s child would be in their 40s at that point, leaving them in a perfect position to take up arms in whatever conflict exists after the fall of Palpatine’s Final Order.Regardless of where and when it happens, we have to assume it’s only a matter of time before Cassian and Bix’s child makes their presence known in the Star Wars franchise.
Cassian himself may be gone, but his sacrifice wasn’t in vain.
The Rebellion survives, and so does his family.
That’s everything Cassian was fighting for.For more on Andor, find out how the series created a major Star Wars plot hole (and why that doesn't matter), and see the cast react to Episode 9’s shocking death.Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN.
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Andor Season 2 Ending Explained - Why the Series Is More than Just a Rogue One Prequel
Warning: this article contains full spoilers for Andor Season 2’s finale. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out IGN's review for Andor Season 2, Episodes 10-12. Andor Season 2 just wrapped on Disney+, capping off what is easily one of the best Star Wars projects to come out of the Disney era. In the process, the series leads directly into the events of 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story bringing Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor full circle at last.We already know what happens next for Cassian and the Rebel Alliance. His tragic future is already set in stone. But despite that, there’s a lot to unpack in the dramatic finale of Andor, as the series reveals the fates of many major characters and drops a major twist with big ramifications for the Star Wars franchise. Let’s break down everything that happens and how the series paves the way for future Star Wars adventures.Every IGN Andor ReviewAndor Season 2’s Ending ExplainedAndor Season 2 has been busy chronicling the final four years in the life of Cassian Andor. Or, at least, the most pivotal moments in those four years. First, in 4 BBY, we saw Cassian’s mission to steal a prototype TIE Avenger and his temporary imprisonment on Yavin IV, destined to become the new operating base of the fledgling Rebel Alliance. Then, in 3 BBY, we saw the role Cassian and the Empire each played in propping up the resistance cell known as The Ghorman Front. Those actions then bore fruit in 2 BBY, as the Empire responded to its manufactured political crisis and instigated the Ghorman Massacre, galvanizing Genevieve O’Reilly’s Mon Mothma and the Rebels.The series now takes its final bow in 1 BBY, just days before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: A New Hope. As expected, Andor ends by showing us the final sequence of events leading up to the first major conflict between the Rebellion and the Empire on Scarif. It’s all catalyzed by Stellan Skarsgård’s Luthen Rael, who proves to be the Rebel agent who first uncovers evidence of the Death Star.These final three episodes follow what happens next, as Luthen sacrifices himself (with a little assistance from Elizabeth Dulau’s Kleya Marki) and Cassian and friends make a high-stakes trip to Coruscant to bring Kleya in. It’s a mission that would surely have ended in torture and death for all involved if not for the assistance of Alan Tudyk’s K-2SO. Rogue One emphasized the idea that the Rebellion’s victory at the Battle of Yavin was a miracle that was accomplished through many individual acts of heroism. At any point in the chain, something could have gone wrong that doomed the Rebellion to failure. Now we have a better appreciation for how far back that chain extends. If not for Luthen and Kleya’s bravery, the Rebels would have no idea of the danger looming over them. Hope persists in the darkest of times.The series ends with the Alliance High Command finally accepting the reality of what Cassian and Kleya are telling them. The Empire is building a super-weapon. They don’t yet know that it’s one with the power to destroy entire planets, but they do know it’s connected to the Empire’s supposed energy program, its kyber mining efforts on Jedha, and its actions on Ghorman. The pieces are falling into place, leaving Cassian free to meet his contact Tivik on the Ring of Kafrene. That encounter unfolds in one of the first scenes in Rogue One, where Cassian learns the full truth about the Death Star and the defection of Riz Ahmed’s Bodhi Rook.The series also shows us the fates of many of the other major players in this prequel series. Kleya seems ready to integrate with the Rebels, joining loyal soldiers like Faye Marsay’s Vel Sartha and Muhannad Bhaier’s Wilmon Paak. We also see one last glimpse of Forest Whitaker’s Saw Gerrera, who watches in paranoid agitation as an Imperial Star Destroyer looms above Jedha. On the Imperial side of things, Anton Lesser’s Major Partagaz is forced to pay the ultimate price for his failure to contain the Death Star leak, committing suicide rather than submitting to whatever other punishments the Emperor had in mind. Meanwhile, Dedra is seen languishing in an Imperial prison cell, ironically in the same facility on Narkina 5 where Cassian was imprisoned in Season 1.“Meanwhile, Dedra is seen languishing in an Imperial prison cell, ironically in the same facility on Narkina 5 where Cassian was imprisoned in Season 1. She’s clearly wracked by shame and guilt, contending with everything she sacrificed in the name of the Empire and the realization that none of it mattered in the end. The series has a lot to say about the perils of living under fascism. Dedra is proof that no amount of loyalty and sacrifice can change the fact that everyone serving the Empire is merely a pawn to be discarded when they outlive their usefulness. “I always think of it like Dedra is in a gang,” Gough told IGN in a recent roundtable interview. “These guys are in a tribe and Dedra is in a gang, and the gang just disperse at the first sign of trouble. They throw each other to the wolves. There's no loyalties. And so it was really clear to me that going through it, that when you commit your whole life and she's indoctrinated into the gang, so she can't see anything outside it. It's actually really tragic. She can't have intimacy or vulnerability or anything. And so it's a real kind of a foil to what the people in the Rebellion do have, which is loyalty, trust, love, intimacy, community, all of those things.”Episode 12 serves as a neat and tidy way to end the series, albeit somewhat bittersweet. We know that Cassian himself has only a few days left to live before he and the rest of the Rogue One team sacrifice their lives on Scarif. But there is one, final reveal saved for the very end. PlayRevealing Cassian Andor’s ChildThe final scene in Episode 12 reveals that Adria Arjona’s Bix Caleen has returned to Mina-Rau to live out her days in peace. Not only that, she’s raising a baby. As hinted at in Episode 9, Bix was pregnant when she left Cassian on Yavin IV. While she claimed to be leaving Cassian to ensure he would continue serving the Rebellion, it’s clear now that she also wanted to bring their unborn child somewhere he could grow up safe from the Empire.Cassian may be doomed to die fighting on Scarif, but his legacy lives on in a very tangible way. That’s probably the happiest ending fans could hope for from this generally very somber Star Wars series.“[Showrunner Tony Gilroy] really believes that information is power,” Arjona told IGN. “And he told me months before I read the scene where I sort of send Cassian off. He told me that that was going to happen. And so for months I was kind of lingering on that effect or that feeling before I ever read it. And when I read it, it shook me. I started crying immediately. And I love Rogue One, and I respect that movie so much. So to sort of send Cassian on this journey meant the world to me.”“For anyone who had doubts in [Episode] 9 about her motivation, it underlines it at the end. Absolutely,” Gilroy adds. “It makes his sacrifice even more powerful. So much stronger. I mean, you want hope at the end… It would be cruel and unnatural to put all these people through all this stuff and not have a candle in the window at the end.”Does Andor Season 2 Have a Post-Credits Scene?The Star Wars franchise isn’t as big about post-credits scenes and stingers as Marvel, but we have seen them in the past with some live-action Star Wars shows. That includes Andor Season 1, which ended with the reveal that the Narkina 5 prisoners were manufacturing equipment being used on the Death Star.Based on that, fans might be expecting Season 2 to also end with a post-credits scene of some sort. But not in this case. The series is done once the final credits start rolling. When Andor segues this neatly into the beginning of Rogue One, what’s the point of a post-credits scene? Besides, the final scene with Bix is all the series really needs in terms of setting the stage for future stories. There’s another Andor out there in the galaxy, and no doubt they have a grand destiny ahead of them, too. On that note…PlayHow Andor Sets Up Future Star Wars StoriesAs much as Andor serves as a direct prequel to Rogue One, the series does leave some loose ends open for future Star Wars projects to build upon. As mentioned, key characters like Will, Kleya, and Vel are still alive and active in the Rebellion. This leaves room for future Star Wars comics and novels to explore the ongoing role they play in the Galactic Civil War. Did they fight in the Battle of Scarif or other major conflicts like the Battle of Endor? Did they ever rub elbows with the likes of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker? Andor is so far removed from the Jedi business that usually dominates the franchise, so it might be fascinating to read a story that explores how these ordinary heroes react to fighting alongside a living legend like Luke.It’s also worth pointing out that, though Season 2 explores the last four years of Cassian’s life, it only focuses on very specific periods within those four years. Now that Andor has wrapped, there’s ample room for Lucasfilm to double back and commission new books that flesh out other conflicts during this era. How did the bond between Cassian and K-2SO form? What other high-stakes missions did Cassian undertake? Lucasfilm is dabbling in this area with the recently announced Reign of the Empire trilogy, but there’s room for plenty more stories spinning out of Andor. Then there’s poor Dedra. As much as the series delivers a poetic ending to her story, we can’t help but wonder if there’s more story to be told. What becomes of Dedra? Does she spend the remainder of the Galactic Civil War locked up on Narkina 5? What happens when the Empire is overthrown? How does she react to seeing her precious Empire fall? Is she freed? Is she put on trial for her role in orchestrating the Ghorman Massacre? We can’t help but feel there’s more to be explored there.No doubt the child will grow up hearing stories of Cassian’s heroism and bravery, inspiring them to follow in their father’s footsteps.“But above all, Andor leaves us to question what becomes of Bix and her child. No doubt the child will grow up hearing stories of Cassian’s heroism and bravery, inspiring them to follow in their father’s footsteps. Given the time period in which this series is set, there’s no way Cassian’s child could participate in the Rebel Alliance (unless they grow so desperate they start relying on child soldiers). But they would be the right age to take part in the war between the Resistance and the First Order. It would be a comforting thought to know that Leia’s forces have another tie to the classic Rebellion era in the form of Cassian Andor’s offspring. One intriguing possibility is that Cassian Jr. could wind up being a character in Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter. We don’t know much about that film, other than that it’ll star Ryan Gosling and it’s set about five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. Cassian and Bix’s child would be in their 40s at that point, leaving them in a perfect position to take up arms in whatever conflict exists after the fall of Palpatine’s Final Order.Regardless of where and when it happens, we have to assume it’s only a matter of time before Cassian and Bix’s child makes their presence known in the Star Wars franchise. Cassian himself may be gone, but his sacrifice wasn’t in vain. The Rebellion survives, and so does his family. That’s everything Cassian was fighting for.For more on Andor, find out how the series created a major Star Wars plot hole (and why that doesn't matter), and see the cast react to Episode 9’s shocking death.Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket byfollowing @jschedeen on BlueSky. Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/andor-season-2-ending-explained-rogue-one-star-wars-prequel #andor #season #ending #explained #why #the #series #more #than #just #rogue #one #prequel

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Andor Season 2 Ending Explained - Why the Series Is More than Just a Rogue One Prequel

Warning: this article contains full spoilers for Andor Season 2’s finale. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out IGN's review for Andor Season 2, Episodes 10-12. Andor Season 2 just wrapped on Disney+, capping off what is easily one of the best Star Wars projects to come out of the Disney era. In the process, the series leads directly into the events of 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story bringing Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor full circle at last.We already know what happens next for Cassian and the Rebel Alliance. His tragic future is already set in stone. But despite that, there’s a lot to unpack in the dramatic finale of Andor, as the series reveals the fates of many major characters and drops a major twist with big ramifications for the Star Wars franchise. Let’s break down everything that happens and how the series paves the way for future Star Wars adventures.Every IGN Andor ReviewAndor Season 2’s Ending ExplainedAndor Season 2 has been busy chronicling the final four years in the life of Cassian Andor. Or, at least, the most pivotal moments in those four years. First, in 4 BBY, we saw Cassian’s mission to steal a prototype TIE Avenger and his temporary imprisonment on Yavin IV, destined to become the new operating base of the fledgling Rebel Alliance. Then, in 3 BBY, we saw the role Cassian and the Empire each played in propping up the resistance cell known as The Ghorman Front. Those actions then bore fruit in 2 BBY, as the Empire responded to its manufactured political crisis and instigated the Ghorman Massacre, galvanizing Genevieve O’Reilly’s Mon Mothma and the Rebels.The series now takes its final bow in 1 BBY, just days before the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: A New Hope. As expected, Andor ends by showing us the final sequence of events leading up to the first major conflict between the Rebellion and the Empire on Scarif. It’s all catalyzed by Stellan Skarsgård’s Luthen Rael, who proves to be the Rebel agent who first uncovers evidence of the Death Star.These final three episodes follow what happens next, as Luthen sacrifices himself (with a little assistance from Elizabeth Dulau’s Kleya Marki) and Cassian and friends make a high-stakes trip to Coruscant to bring Kleya in. It’s a mission that would surely have ended in torture and death for all involved if not for the assistance of Alan Tudyk’s K-2SO. Rogue One emphasized the idea that the Rebellion’s victory at the Battle of Yavin was a miracle that was accomplished through many individual acts of heroism. At any point in the chain, something could have gone wrong that doomed the Rebellion to failure. Now we have a better appreciation for how far back that chain extends. If not for Luthen and Kleya’s bravery, the Rebels would have no idea of the danger looming over them. Hope persists in the darkest of times.The series ends with the Alliance High Command finally accepting the reality of what Cassian and Kleya are telling them. The Empire is building a super-weapon. They don’t yet know that it’s one with the power to destroy entire planets, but they do know it’s connected to the Empire’s supposed energy program, its kyber mining efforts on Jedha, and its actions on Ghorman. The pieces are falling into place, leaving Cassian free to meet his contact Tivik on the Ring of Kafrene. That encounter unfolds in one of the first scenes in Rogue One, where Cassian learns the full truth about the Death Star and the defection of Riz Ahmed’s Bodhi Rook.The series also shows us the fates of many of the other major players in this prequel series. Kleya seems ready to integrate with the Rebels, joining loyal soldiers like Faye Marsay’s Vel Sartha and Muhannad Bhaier’s Wilmon Paak. We also see one last glimpse of Forest Whitaker’s Saw Gerrera, who watches in paranoid agitation as an Imperial Star Destroyer looms above Jedha. On the Imperial side of things, Anton Lesser’s Major Partagaz is forced to pay the ultimate price for his failure to contain the Death Star leak, committing suicide rather than submitting to whatever other punishments the Emperor had in mind. Meanwhile, Dedra is seen languishing in an Imperial prison cell, ironically in the same facility on Narkina 5 where Cassian was imprisoned in Season 1.“Meanwhile, Dedra is seen languishing in an Imperial prison cell, ironically in the same facility on Narkina 5 where Cassian was imprisoned in Season 1. She’s clearly wracked by shame and guilt, contending with everything she sacrificed in the name of the Empire and the realization that none of it mattered in the end. The series has a lot to say about the perils of living under fascism. Dedra is proof that no amount of loyalty and sacrifice can change the fact that everyone serving the Empire is merely a pawn to be discarded when they outlive their usefulness. “I always think of it like Dedra is in a gang,” Gough told IGN in a recent roundtable interview. “These guys are in a tribe and Dedra is in a gang, and the gang just disperse at the first sign of trouble. They throw each other to the wolves. There's no loyalties. And so it was really clear to me that going through it, that when you commit your whole life and she's indoctrinated into the gang, so she can't see anything outside it. It's actually really tragic. She can't have intimacy or vulnerability or anything. And so it's a real kind of a foil to what the people in the Rebellion do have, which is loyalty, trust, love, intimacy, community, all of those things.”Episode 12 serves as a neat and tidy way to end the series, albeit somewhat bittersweet. We know that Cassian himself has only a few days left to live before he and the rest of the Rogue One team sacrifice their lives on Scarif. But there is one, final reveal saved for the very end. PlayRevealing Cassian Andor’s ChildThe final scene in Episode 12 reveals that Adria Arjona’s Bix Caleen has returned to Mina-Rau to live out her days in peace. Not only that, she’s raising a baby. As hinted at in Episode 9, Bix was pregnant when she left Cassian on Yavin IV. While she claimed to be leaving Cassian to ensure he would continue serving the Rebellion, it’s clear now that she also wanted to bring their unborn child somewhere he could grow up safe from the Empire.Cassian may be doomed to die fighting on Scarif, but his legacy lives on in a very tangible way. That’s probably the happiest ending fans could hope for from this generally very somber Star Wars series.“[Showrunner Tony Gilroy] really believes that information is power,” Arjona told IGN. “And he told me months before I read the scene where I sort of send Cassian off. He told me that that was going to happen. And so for months I was kind of lingering on that effect or that feeling before I ever read it. And when I read it, it shook me. I started crying immediately. And I love Rogue One, and I respect that movie so much. So to sort of send Cassian on this journey meant the world to me.”“For anyone who had doubts in [Episode] 9 about her motivation, it underlines it at the end. Absolutely,” Gilroy adds. “It makes his sacrifice even more powerful. So much stronger. I mean, you want hope at the end… It would be cruel and unnatural to put all these people through all this stuff and not have a candle in the window at the end.”Does Andor Season 2 Have a Post-Credits Scene?The Star Wars franchise isn’t as big about post-credits scenes and stingers as Marvel, but we have seen them in the past with some live-action Star Wars shows. That includes Andor Season 1, which ended with the reveal that the Narkina 5 prisoners were manufacturing equipment being used on the Death Star.Based on that, fans might be expecting Season 2 to also end with a post-credits scene of some sort. But not in this case. The series is done once the final credits start rolling. When Andor segues this neatly into the beginning of Rogue One, what’s the point of a post-credits scene? Besides, the final scene with Bix is all the series really needs in terms of setting the stage for future stories. There’s another Andor out there in the galaxy, and no doubt they have a grand destiny ahead of them, too. On that note…PlayHow Andor Sets Up Future Star Wars StoriesAs much as Andor serves as a direct prequel to Rogue One, the series does leave some loose ends open for future Star Wars projects to build upon. As mentioned, key characters like Will, Kleya, and Vel are still alive and active in the Rebellion. This leaves room for future Star Wars comics and novels to explore the ongoing role they play in the Galactic Civil War. Did they fight in the Battle of Scarif or other major conflicts like the Battle of Endor? Did they ever rub elbows with the likes of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker? Andor is so far removed from the Jedi business that usually dominates the franchise, so it might be fascinating to read a story that explores how these ordinary heroes react to fighting alongside a living legend like Luke.It’s also worth pointing out that, though Season 2 explores the last four years of Cassian’s life, it only focuses on very specific periods within those four years. Now that Andor has wrapped, there’s ample room for Lucasfilm to double back and commission new books that flesh out other conflicts during this era. How did the bond between Cassian and K-2SO form? What other high-stakes missions did Cassian undertake? Lucasfilm is dabbling in this area with the recently announced Reign of the Empire trilogy, but there’s room for plenty more stories spinning out of Andor. Then there’s poor Dedra. As much as the series delivers a poetic ending to her story, we can’t help but wonder if there’s more story to be told. What becomes of Dedra? Does she spend the remainder of the Galactic Civil War locked up on Narkina 5? What happens when the Empire is overthrown? How does she react to seeing her precious Empire fall? Is she freed? Is she put on trial for her role in orchestrating the Ghorman Massacre? We can’t help but feel there’s more to be explored there.No doubt the child will grow up hearing stories of Cassian’s heroism and bravery, inspiring them to follow in their father’s footsteps.“But above all, Andor leaves us to question what becomes of Bix and her child. No doubt the child will grow up hearing stories of Cassian’s heroism and bravery, inspiring them to follow in their father’s footsteps. Given the time period in which this series is set, there’s no way Cassian’s child could participate in the Rebel Alliance (unless they grow so desperate they start relying on child soldiers). But they would be the right age to take part in the war between the Resistance and the First Order. It would be a comforting thought to know that Leia’s forces have another tie to the classic Rebellion era in the form of Cassian Andor’s offspring. One intriguing possibility is that Cassian Jr. could wind up being a character in Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter. We don’t know much about that film, other than that it’ll star Ryan Gosling and it’s set about five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. Cassian and Bix’s child would be in their 40s at that point, leaving them in a perfect position to take up arms in whatever conflict exists after the fall of Palpatine’s Final Order.Regardless of where and when it happens, we have to assume it’s only a matter of time before Cassian and Bix’s child makes their presence known in the Star Wars franchise. Cassian himself may be gone, but his sacrifice wasn’t in vain. The Rebellion survives, and so does his family. That’s everything Cassian was fighting for.For more on Andor, find out how the series created a major Star Wars plot hole (and why that doesn't matter), and see the cast react to Episode 9’s shocking death.Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket byfollowing @jschedeen on BlueSky.

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Andor Season 2 Ending Explained - Why the Series Is More than Just a Rogue One Prequel