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Fans of Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium have a lot to celebrate, and if you aren't one already, you will be soon. Sunborn Games has released a massive update entitled Aphelion, and it’s stuffed full of content. There are new modes to experience, Dolls to recruit, and the announcement of the first-ever Exiulium offline event. Read on to find out exactly what Aphelion has in store. New Elite Dolls and Outfits Without a doubt, one of the biggest additions to this new update is the Elite Dolls. Klukai, a Sentinel, is available to collect now, followed by the Support-type Mechty on April 10th. Klukai is an increased drop in the Targeted Procurement Banner, along with Makiatto. If you manage to recruit Klukai, and can tear yourself away from simply spending time with her at the Dormitory, you will want to get her geared up just right. Her Elite Weapon, Skylla, is a Medium Ammo Assault Rifle modelled after the 416. You can also roll for the Bittersweet Caramel weapon for Makiatto. Seeing as style is king, there are a few new outfits to try on. Knocking out a few in-game tasks will net you Klukai's Speed Star outfit for free, giving you even more reason to try and recruit her. There are also four outfits available at a limited-time discount until April 9th: Klukai’s Astral Luminous, Makiatto’s Embroided Bamoo, Blooming Shadows, and Peritya’s Born Huntress. https://www.pocketgamer.com/gfl2-exilium/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-aphelion-update/
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Tal y como buena empresa que no puede dejar de lado la publicidad invasiva, Microsoft ha presentado nuevos formatos de publicidad diseñados exclusivamente para todos aquellos usuarios de Copilot. Sí, se intensificará la integración de anuncios dentro del asistente de IA. Y lo peor de todo es que podrán aparecer como respuestas sugeridas, aparte de demás contenido patrocinado. Como siempre, la empresa lo enmascara con «ofrecer una experiencia más personalizada». La realidad es que quieren llegar a nuestro bolsillo de manera más rápida. Por lo tal, esta decisión ha generado una gran controversia entre los usuarios, quienes temen que la experiencia a los mandos de Copilot se eche a perder por culpa de estas políticas. Vamos a ver este nuevo formato de publicidad y la dudosa estrategia de Microsoft en el mercado de la IA. Nuevos formatos de publicidad en Copilot Microsoft va a introducir dos tipologías de anuncios en Copilot: Respuestas sugeridas patrocinadas: estas aparecerán cuando los usuarios realicen una consulta. Dentro de las respuestas dadas por Copilot, se mostrarán respuestas sugeridas con el patrocinio de un anunciante. Eso sí, estarán claramente marcadas como publicidad. Filtros dinámicos en los resultados: cuando los usuarios busquen productos, aparecerán anuncios de dichos productos dependiendo de cada consulta. Se supone que este formato de anuncios permitirá que los usuarios limiten fácilmente la búsqueda de productos en función de sus preferencias. Microsoft ha afirmado que estos anuncios están pensados para ser relevantes y útiles para los usuarios, y que ofrecerán información adicional relacionada con los productos de consulta. En la práctica, personalmente, pienso que es una estrategia comercial más para que Microsoft se llene los bolsillos a cambio de vender nuestra privacidad a anunciantes. https://www.softzone.es/noticias/metabits/microsoft-copilot-nuevos-anuncios/
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Apple's iPhone 17 series of smartphones is expected to arrive with certain changes to the rear panel, and these purported design changes been spotted in a fresh set of images showing dummy units of the handsets. The successors to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are said to arrive with larger camera modules, and feature a rear panel made of glass and aluminium. Previous reports suggest that the regular iPhone 17 will arrive without any major design changes, while the iPhone 16 Plus will make way for a new iPhone 17 Air model. iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max Design (Expected) A new image showing dummy units of the purported iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro Max was leaked by X (formerly Twitter) user Sonny Dickson. Unlike the pictures of metal iPhone 17 series dummies that were previously posted by the same user, this image gives us a good look at the design changes on the Pro models. https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/apple-iphone-17-pro-max-design-dummy-unit-metal-7982940#pfrom=topstory
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US President Donald Trump's administration has said it will revoke the temporary legal status of more than half a million migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. Migrants without a legal basis to remain have been warned to leave the country before their work permits and deportation shield are cancelled on 24 April, according to a notice posted by the federal government. The 530,000 migrants were brought into the US under a Biden-era sponsorship process known as CHNV that was designed to open legal migration pathways. Trump suspended the programme once he took office. It is unclear how many of these migrants have been able to secure another status in the interim that would allow them to stay in the US legally. The programme was launched under Democratic President Joe Biden in 2022, first covering Venezuelans before it was expanded to other countries. It allowed the migrants and their immediate family members to fly into the US if they had American sponsors and remain for two years under a temporary immigration status known as parole. The Biden administration had argued that CHNV would help curb illegal border crossings at the southern US border. But the Department of Homeland Security on Friday accused the previous administration of having lied to America. The agency's statement said Biden officials "granted them [migrants] opportunities to compete for American jobs and undercut American workers; forced career civil servants to promote the programs even when fraud was identified; and then blamed Republicans in Congress for the chaos that ensued and the crime that followed". However, the 35-page notice in the Federal Register said some of those in the US under CHNV might be allowed to remain on a "case-by-case basis". Trump is also considering whether to cancel the temporary legal status of some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled to the US during the conflict with Russia. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33706jy774o
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The next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio will be revealed this year ahead of a launch in 2026, the company's CEO has confirmed. The Stelvio will be followed by a next-generation Giulia, and both models will continue to be built in Italy. Alfa Romeo also confirmed that both the Giulia and Stelvio will be offered with hybrid powertrains. UPDATE 3/21/25: Alfa Romeo confirmed to Car and Driver that the next-generation Stelvio will begin production for North America in 2026 with both electric and hybrid powertrains. Alfa Romeo also shed light on the future of the outgoing models: “In North America, the 2.0L gas powertrain for Stelvio and Giulia will continue to be available through the 2026 calendar year.” Alfa Romeo desperately needs some fresh metal to rejuvenate its lineup. A next-generation for the Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV are on the way, with both set to adopt electric powertrains. But earlier this year, Alfa Romeo confirmed it would follow a "multi-energy approach," suggesting electricity wouldn't be the sole motivation for the two upcoming models. Now, Alfa Romeo has confirmed the next-generation Stelvio will arrive first and that both models will be offered with a hybrid powertrain. The confirmation came via a LinkedIn post from Santo Ficili, the CEO of Alfa Romeo and Maserati, who assumed the roles following the corporate shakeup caused by the departure of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares last fall. While we already knew the aging Stelvio and Giulia were due for new generations—the Giulia originally arrived for the 2017 model year, while Stelvio showed up for 2018—we now have more concrete details about the upcoming versions. The next-generation Stelvio will hit the road first, with Ficili stating that it will be revealed this year ahead of a launch in 2026. The CEO said the Giulia would follow but didn't specify when, although we expect the next iteration of Alfa Romeo's sports sedan to be unveiled sometime in 2026. Comments made by Ficili earlier this year also suggest that the Giulia may morph into an SUV-like vehicle with a taller body. Ficili also confirmed that the original plan for Alfa Romeo to go all-electric by 2027 has been scrapped, as he stated that the Stelvio and Giulia will be offered with a gas-electric hybrid powertrain. Both cars will be built on the STLA Large platform, which also underpins the latest Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S. Ficili didn't say what engine will provide the internal-combustion portion of this new hybrid system, but we can take an educated guess. The new Charger is currently sold as the electric Charger Daytona model but will soon be joined by the Charger Sixpack, which will pack the Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six, currently found in the Ram 1500 as well as the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. The 3.0-liter makes 420 horsepower in its standard tune, and 550 hp in the "High Output" setup. Since we already know that it will work with the STLA Large platform, it seems likely that the Hurricane engine will form the basis of a new hybrid powertrain in the Alfa Romeo models. While it's possible that the Alfas could use a different hybrid system—like the four-cylinder-based setup found in the Tonale hybrid—we think the Stelvio and Giulia will stick to six cylinders. Ficili also confirmed both the Stelvio and Giulia will continue to be assembled in Italy. More details on both models should emerge later this year. This story was originally published March 19, 2025. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64231062/2026-alfa-romeo-stelvio-hybrid-revealed-this-year/
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The family of a businessman who died after being hit by a car while running have concerns about the police investigation into his death, an inquest heard. Stephen Chamberlain, an associate of tech tycoon Mike Lynch, died in hospital three days after a collision with a car on 17 August last year. The 52-year-old died from a "traumatic head injury" at Addenbrooke's Hospital following the incident on the A1123 in Cambridgeshire. At a pre-inquest review, lawyers representing Mr Chamberlain's family claimed key information was missing from the police collision investigation report. A previous hearing heard a car had been travelling between Stretham and Wicken when it crested a humpback bridge and hit him as he crossed the road. The driver of the car, a 49-year-old woman from Haddenham, remained at the scene and assisted with inquiries. At Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Coroner's Court lawyers said the incident report provided by the police was incomplete and did not contain details of what was said at the scene. Sally Hobson, representing Mr Chamberlain's family, said: "I make it very clear, that we are not for one moment involved in this inquest with a view to it being a blame game. "It is simply so that the family can be aware of the full details of what took place prior to the collision and in the immediate aftermath before Mr Chamberlain was taken to the hospital." She continued it did not properly address all the responsibilities of a driver, although it set out the responsibilities of a pedestrian. The barrister urged the coroner to order an independent report to "look fully at the issues we have set out". Cleared of fraud Area Coroner, Caroline Jones, said she would direct the police to produce further information but would not order an independent report. "As much as I would love to have the time and resources to thoroughly investigate each and every case that comes before the court, we simply have to be proportionate in the evidence we gather in cases so that we may answer those statutory questions," she said. "I note that the officers involved in the collision investigation have outlined what additional information they have obtained. "They might also be able to assuage some of the family's concerns." The coroner adjourned the hearing for a full inquest to take place later this year. The pair had been defendants in a fraud trial in the United States earlier last year. American prosecutors made fraud allegations over the $11bn (£8.6bn) sale of Mr Lynch's software firm, Autonomy, to Hewlett-Packard in 2011. Both men were found not guilty of the charge in June last year, following a trial at a federal court in San Francisco, California. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly2vn82zdlo
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The wolverine (Gulo gulo) is the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae. It is a muscular carnivore and a solitary animal. The wolverine has a reputation for ferocity and strength out of proportion to its size, with the documented ability to kill prey many times larger than itself.Wolverines have the characteristics of a dog a bear and, a skunk. They have long snouts, short legs, and long hair. Though the legs of these animals are short, their large, five-toed paws with crampon-like claws and plantigrade posture enable them to climb up and over steep cliffs, trees, and snow-covered peaks with relative ease. Wolverines have thick, dark, oily, highly hydrophobic fur, making it resistant to frost. A light-silvery facial mask is distinct in some individuals, and a pale buff stripe runs laterally from the shoulders along the side and crosses the rump just above a 25-35 cm (10-14 in) bushy tail. Some individuals display prominent white hair patches on their throats or chests. Wolverines, like other mustelids, possess a special upper molar in the back of the mouth that is rotated 90 degrees, towards the inside of the mouth. This special characteristic allows wolverines to tear off meat from prey or carrion that has been frozen solid. https://animalia.bio/wolverine?collection=34
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The Thomas Tuchel era is officially under way, but who impressed most in his first game as England head coach against Albania? BBC Sport football news reporter Alex Howell rates how the players performed in Friday's World Cup qualifier - and you can see how BBC Sport readers rated them at the bottom of the page too. Starting XI Jordan Pickford: Barely had a save to make. His distribution was good as always. 6 Kyle Walker: Picked as right-back in a four-man defence and gave England width in attack. His experience helped a backline with two debutants. One key interception but hard to judge defensively as he didn't have much to deal with. 6 Ezri Konsa: Very tidy at the back, dealt with the few Albania attacks when called upon and continues to excel at international level. A positive first start under the new manager ahead of the 2026 World Cup. 7 Dan Burn: A first England start caps a dream couple of weeks for the Newcastle defender. Overall he was solid and made a couple of key blocks. A couple of nervy moments and a slight misunderstanding with Pickford after blocking a shot in the first half, but dealt with the danger afterwards. A threat from set-pieces and hit the bar with a header. 6 Myles Lewis-Skelly: A full England debut caps an amazing breakthrough season for the Arsenal defender. He was tasked, like he is for his club, with stepping into midfield but also ran on the outside at times too. His goal means the 18-year-old is the youngest player to score on his senior England debut. 8 Declan Rice: The deepest of the midfielders and again not really tested defensively. Gave the ball to the attackers and kept play moving. A clever pass set up Kane's goal. 7 Curtis Jones: Just a third start for Jones but showed, in flashes, why he has been a key part of Liverpool's midfield this season. Linked the play well and looked to get into the box when he could. A quiet second half before being replaced in the 74th minute. 6 Phil Foden: A quiet performance from the Manchester City man playing in his unfavoured position on the right wing. Undoubted talent but he found it hard against an Albania side that defended deep and he didn't show enough. 5 Jude Bellingham: A superb pass for Lewis-Skelly's opener. He looked to make things happen with passes or by dribbling past players to get through Albania's low block. 7 Marcus Rashford: Linked well with Bellingham on the left and looked to beat his full-back when the opportunity came. He also pressed well which is something Tuchel wanted him to show. Subbed after a quiet second half. 6 Harry Kane: The instruction to press and stay high up the pitch was clear, a big difference from the Kane that England saw at the Euros last summer. An excellent touch and finish for his trademark goal showed why he is still captain and first choice number nine. 7 Substitutes Morgan Rogers: Brought on in a deeper central role as Tuchel looked to use his dribbling skills and power to break down a stubborn Albania defence. 6 Jarrod Bowen: Came on for Foden but with England scoring a second soon after he came on, the game went flat. 6 Anthony Gordon: Similarly to Bowen, there weren't many attacks for Gordon to show what he is about. Will be an interesting battle for the starting role on the left side of England's attack. 6 Jordan Henderson: Came on and marshalled the midfield as England saw out a comfortable win. 6 Reece James: A late sub for Lewis-Skelly but no time to show anything. N/A https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckgy348j61ro
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Tech billionaire and senior Trump adviser Elon Musk has visited the Pentagon for briefings that have sparked debate after US media reported that he would be given an overview of American plans in the event of war with China. President Donald Trump denied the reports, saying "China will not even be mentioned or discussed". Musk himself called for the prosecution of officials he said had leaked "maliciously false information" to the New York Times, which first reported the story. But the Pentagon visit represented an unusual level of access for the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, whose companies hold billions of dollars in federal defence contracts. As Musk departed the defence secretary's office around 10:21 local time (14:21 GMT) on Friday, reporters asked him about the meeting. "It's always a great meeting. I've been here before, you know," he said before departing the Pentagon. The public back-and-forth about the meeting follows a New York Times report that Musk would learn about the China war plan during his Pentagon visit. But NBC News and Politico later reported the Pentagon meeting would involve unclassified information. An unnamed US official told Reuters that the briefing would be an overview of several topics that included China. Trump said the New York Times reported "incorrectly, that Elon Musk is going to the Pentagon tomorrow to be briefed on any potential 'war with China.' How ridiculous? China will not even be mentioned or discussed. How disgraceful it is that the discredited media can make up such lies. Anyway, the story is completely untrue!!!" US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also denied the New York Times report, saying in a post on X "this is NOT a meeting about 'top secret China war plans.' It's an informal meeting about innovation, efficiencies & smarter production". Asked by reporters about the meeting on Friday, Trump said: "We don't want to have a potential war with China, but I can tell you if we did, we're very well equipped to handle it. But I don't want to show [the plan] to anybody." He nodded to concerns about Musk's visit to the Pentagon, which is drawing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest, saying "you wouldn't show it to a businessman". "Elon has businesses in China, and he would be susceptible perhaps to that," Trump said. Tesla, Musk's electric vehicle company, has two facilities in Shanghai, China. Starlink and SpaceX, two of Musk's companies, also have contracts with the Pentagon. Since Trump returned to the White House, Musk, as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), has been leading a cost-cutting task force to aggressively curtail government spending through funding cuts and firings. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mw7wr0gp9o
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If you've ever wanted to be a postal worker, and experienced the nerve-wracking stress of making speedy deliveries and working under intense pressure well, first of all, I can't imagine what sort of appeal you see in it. But if that's what you're looking for, maybe the upcoming satirical story-based puzzler Boxbound is what you're looking for The gameplay in Boxbound is simple, you need to fit variously-shaped boxes onto a snaking grid before making deliveries as you drive along the city streets dodging obstacles left and right. The twist comes in, well, the twists, as you'll need to deal with everything from power outages to debris covering the grid that needs sweeping up. Oh, and did I mention that the outside world will be moving all the time while you're working? Your good friend and fellow employee Peter will keep you abreast of all the goings-on that change your work drastically and in weirder and weirder ways. https://www.pocketgamer.com/boxbound/coming-soon/
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Ahora mismo y desde hace años, el gigante del software Microsoft está embarcado en multitud de proyectos propios al margen de su sistema operativo Windows. Uno de los más importantes es la suite ofimática que lleva décadas entre nosotros, nos referimos a la po[CENSORED]r Office. Es más que probable que la mayoría de vosotros en multitud de ocasiones hayáis trabajado con el editor de textos Word, o la aplicación de hojas de cálculo Excel. Asimismo, desde hace años seguro que habéis preparado vuestras presentaciones multimedia con PowerPoint. Estos son solo algunos de los programas incluidos de forma predeterminada en esta completa suite de productividad. Como no podía ser de otro modo, con el paso de los años Office ha evolucionado de manera sustancial. Se han añadido y mejorado algunos programas incluidos para así adaptarse a los tiempos que corren. Pero en este caso nos queremos centrar en uno de los movimientos más habituales de Microsoft con el tiempo, nos referimos a las modificaciones de la nomenclatura de algunos de sus productos. Y es que una vez más, la empresa ha demostrado su habilidad para cambiar de marca y, a veces, complicar el reconocimiento de su línea de productos. Os contamos todo esto porque Microsoft acaba de anunciar que cambiará el nombre de la mencionada Office. A partir de ahora esta suite ofimática pasará a llamarse Microsoft 365 Copilot. Esto es algo que se acaba de producir tras la última actualización del conjunto de programas del que os hablamos aquí. Esta nueva nomenclatura ya viene establecida en la página de versión de la propia suite de productividad de la firma, donde se observa su nueva denominación, Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft apuesta por la IA, incluso en el nombre de Office Lo cierto es que la razón de la decisión de este cambio de nombre no es difícil de imaginar, especialmente si tenemos en cuenta su propia IA, Copilot. La empresa se ha marcado como objetivo que buena parte de sus productos y plataformas cada vez sean más inteligentes gracias a esta creciente tecnología. Como no podía ser de otro modo, Microsoft 365 Copilot va a ser uno de los productos que más van a cambiar en este sentido. https://www.softzone.es/noticias/programas/cambio-nombre-office-microsoft/