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Avowed is Obsidian's next big effort, a first-person RPG spinoff in the Pillars of Eternity setting's Living Lands. We also happen to know it's coming in the fall of this year, and for a moment we thought we knew when, until the information was scrubbed clean from the Obsidian website. As spotted by Wario64 on Twitter, a post on the Obsidian website about the Avowed story trailer that dropped during the Xbox Games Showcase yesterday mentioned that the game was slated to arrive November 12. That detail was swiftly removed, though IGN managed to capture and share a screenshot of it, as seen below. In an interview with PC Gamer amid the LA gaming showcase bustle this week (from before we spotted the redacted release date), Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart said that he's confident the studio will get the RPG out in 2024 as planned."It's that feeling of, yeah, we can get this done," said Urquhart. "It may take some work, but it's just work. That's probably the best way to say it at this point in time. We're not figuring anything out, we've now worked with Unreal Engine 5 enough, we've made these types of games before. We're basically building on top of a lot of the Outer Worlds stuff that already existed. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/avowed-obsidian-s-upcoming-rpg-gets-an-official-release-date-for-all-of-2-seconds-before-it-s-snatched-out-of-existence-again/
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Google's Pixel A series smartphones have always been the go-to mid-range devices for reliable smartphone photography and not so much about performance. They have also been the go-to devices for those who have wanted a vanilla Android software experience, as they have always offered the cleanest and most updated Android software experience (along with reliable update timelines) compared to all other brands at this price point. In short, Google's Pixel A series was an attractive choice for the average consumer, even though these were not the best devices for gaming or battery life. However, Google had to upgrade it with the times; it wanted to cram in more features to compete with other brands, and so we had a very interesting and feature-packed Pixel 7a, which was launched at Rs. 43,999 (just like the Pixel 6a). Times are changing, and Google has raised the price of this practical little smartphone once again to a starting price of Rs. 52,999. Its premium price tag will see this mostly affordable offering from Google competing with some really interesting smartphones from Chinese brands and Samsung. While Google has upgraded its A-series' AI smarts by going with the Tensor G3 this year (almost bringing it on par with its Pixel 8). It's interesting to see how these features add up against a sea of devices that offer better raw performance at this price point. I've been using the Pixel 8a for a few weeks, and here's why I believe there's a small chance it could be your next premium smartphone. Google Pixel 8a Review: Price in India The Google Pixel 8a is the first A-series smartphone in India to be offered in more than one storage variant. The base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 52,999, while the new 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 59,999. While it seems like a no-brainer to spend a bit more and get the 256GB storage variant (it's always better to have more storage), you will change your mind once you have a look at what the competition offers at this very price point in our verdict. https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/reviews/google-pixel-8a-review-5816772#pfrom=indepth
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A estas alturas, a nadie le cabe duda de que Razer es uno de los pesos pesados de la industria de los periféricos gaming para PC, y prueba de ello es que ya no solo es de los que más venden, sino de los que más amplio catálogo tienen que ofrecer. Hoy Razer lanza al mercado el nuevo Viper V3 Pro, un ratón inalámbrico diseñado para juego profesional que busca ofrecer el máximo rendimiento posible, pero con la comodidad de poder jugar sin cables y, además, en un ratón extremadamente ligero. En este artículo analizamos de primera mano este Razer Viper V3 Pro para contaros cómo es y qué tal funciona a la hora de la verdad. Índice Razer Viper V3 Pro, especificaciones técnicas Unboxing y análisis externo Configurar el Viper V3 Pro con Razer Synapse ¿Qué tal funciona a la hora de la verdad? Conclusión y veredicto Con el eslogan «For the Pro» (para profesionales), el Razer Viper V3 Pro es como su nombre indica una versión Pro de la tercera iteración de la familia de ratones Viper de la marca, que tan buenos resultados le está dando tanto a nivel técnico como de ventas y po[CENSORED]ridad entre los usuarios. Razer Viper V3 Pro, especificaciones técnicas Razer Viper V3 Pro Conectividad HyperSpeed Wireless USB Sensor Razer Focus Pro 35K (óptico) Velocidad / Aceleración 35.000 DPI 750 IPS 70 G Botones 5 Polling rate 1.000 Hz HyperSpeed Wireless a 2.000, 4.000 ó 8.000 Hz Autonomía Hasta 95 horas (1.000 Hz) Hasta 62 horas (2.000 Hz) Hasta 40 horas (4.000 Hz) Hasta 17 horas (8.000 Hz) Iluminación No Memoria Sí Cable Sí (USB-C a USB-A para carga) Dimensiones 127.1 x 63.9 x 39.9 mm Peso 55 gramos Precio 159.99 dólares Si por algo destaca este Viper V3 Pro de Razer es sin lugar a dudas por su conectividad inalámbrica HyperSpeed Wireless, capaz de ofrecer la impresionante cifra de 8.000 Hz de frecuencia de muestreo, todo un récord en tecnología inalámbrica. Esta frecuencia de muestreo implica una latencia de tan solo 0,125 ms, casi 10 veces más rápido que los ratones gaming convencionales que funcionan a 1.000 Hz (por supuesto, también podremos configurarlo a 1.000 Hz, pero también a 2.000 y 4.000 dependiendo del balance que busquemos entre rendimiento y autonomía de batería). Razer ha instalado en este ratón su sensor Focus Pro 35K, un sensor óptico capaz de funcionar hasta a 35.000 DPI de sensibilidad, pero si esto no te impresiona piensa que también es capaz de moverse a una velocidad máxima de 750 pulgadas por segundo sin perder un detalle, y con una aceleración máxima de 70 G. Una auténtica barbaridad. Según las cifras proporcionadas por el fabricante, este ratón es capaz de proporcionar hasta 95 horas de autonomía si lo tenemos funcionando a 1.000 Hz, que es el mínimo, pero según vayamos aumentando su frecuencia de sondeo la autonomía irá en detrimento hasta ofrecer solo 17 horas cuando lo tenemos funcionando a 8.000 Hz. Por cierto, que no hay iluminación RGB en este Viper V3 Pro, por lo que esto no influirá en su autonomía. Finalmente, en términos de diseño hay que decir que el ratón es muy sencillo, con una forma simétrica pero ergonómicamente diseñado para usuarios diestros puesto que solo tiene botones laterales en el lado izquierdo. Tiene 5 botones en total (los dos principales con interruptores ópticos), como hemos dicho antes carece de iluminación, está disponible en colores negro y blanco, y es uno de los ratones inalámbricos más ligeros del mercado con tan solo 55 gramos de peso (54 gramos el modelo negro, por algún motivo). Unboxing y análisis externo Como es habitual en este fabricante, el periférico viene en una caja de cartón duro con los colores negro y verde corporativos. En la cara frontal podemos ver una imagen desde arriba del ratón donde podemos ver que se trata del modelo en blanco. Viene acompañado, como siempre, de la marca y el modelo, así como algunas de sus principales bondades en forma de icono. En la parte trasera, el fabricante nos muestra una imagen a tres cuartos del ratón junto con el receptor HyperSpeed Wireless. También destaca los interruptores ópticos en los botones principales. https://hardzone.es/reviews/ratones/razer-viper-v3-pro/
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Amazon Prime Video ha pasado de ser una de las mejores plataformas de vídeo en streaming a estar hoy en boca de todos para mal. Después de ganarse la confianza de los usuarios con series como Los Anillos del Poder, o Fallout, ahora ha querido seguir el modelo de negocio de Netflix y ha lanzado un nuevo modelo de pago, imitando a Netflix, en el que, o pagamos un poco más, o tendremos que tragarnos anuncios antes y durante la reproducción. No nos engañemos, Amazon Prime Video nunca ha sido gratis. La plataforma siempre ha estado asociada a Amazon Prime, el servicio de envíos del gigante de las compras online, el cual tiene un precio de 4.99 euros al mes, o 49.99 euros al año. Prime Video formaba parte de los servicios incluidos dentro de esa suscripción, pero nunca ha sido gratis. Además, dentro de los servicios de Amazon ya podíamos encontrar algunos anuncios (generalmente relacionados con la propia plataforma de vídeo), además de tener canales que, para verlos, teníamos que pagar un poco más. Ahora, la cosa ha sido un paso más allá. Y es que, desde hace unos días, los usuarios de Prime Video ven un mensaje como el anterior al entrar en el que se les avisa de que, o bien pagan 1.99 euros más al mes para ver esta plataforma, o tendrán que lidiar con anuncios que se reproduzcan antes y durante las series y pelis que se vean en esta tienda. Pero, lo que parecía que solo implicaba ver o no ver anuncios, al final ha ido a peor. La calidad de Prime Video cae en picado Desde hace unos días ya se rumoreaba sobre que el servicio también iba a eliminar algunas características a los usuarios que no pagaran, pero esto no se especificaba en ningún sitio, por lo que no eran más que especulaciones. Hasta hoy. Finalmente, se ha confirmado lo peor, lo que ya adelantamos hace unos cuantos días. Y es que el plan sin anuncios de Amazon Prime Video limita la calidad de las series y películas que reproducimos desde la plataforma. En concreto, elimina el Dolby Atmos y Dolby Vision de los vídeos La buena noticia es que, por ahora, no ha cambiado la resolución de los vídeos, que sigue siendo 4K, ni tampoco el sonido Dolby 5.1 ni el HDR10 que tienen las emisiones. Pero, si tienes una televisión de gama alta, con Dolby Atmos o Dolby Vision, la mala noticia te pilla de lleno, ya que no podrás disfrutar al máximo de tus vídeos, a no ser que pagues. Ver Prime Video sin anuncios Ahora mismo solo hay dos formas de ver todo el contenido de Amazon Prime Video sin anuncios. La primera de ellas es pagar la cuota de 1.99 euros al mes, precio que ha puesto el gigante para permitirnos eliminar los anuncios de la plataforma. La segunda, ser cliente de Orange, Vodafone o Pepephone y tener Prime Video contratado con ellos, ya que, de esta forma, hasta septiembre podremos ver el contenido de este servicio sin anuncios ni restricciones. El problema de pagar 1.99 euros al mes por Amazon Prime Video no es que el precio final de la suscripción de Prime suba casi a 7 euros, sino que el año que viene, ese 1.99 euros probablemente sean 2.99 euros, y 4.99 euros más al mes dentro de tres o cuatro años. . https://www.softzone.es/noticias/streaming/prime-video-baja-calidad-usuario-free/
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Two senior British judges have resigned from Hong Kong’s highest court, with one citing “the political situation” in the city. The departure of Lords Lawrence Collins and Jonathan Sumption comes a week after a landmark case where 14 democracy activists were convicted of subversion. The former UK Supreme Court justices were two of 10 overseas judges who sit on the city's Court of Final Appeal - a legacy holdover of Hong Kong's past as a British colony. Legal experts and Western governments have warned that rule of law is at risk in Hong Kong, after China imposed security laws which critics say silence dissent. But Hong Kong’s government denies this and claims the city is still a top jurisdiction. On Thursday, Lord Collins, who had sat on the court since 2012, said he was resigning “because of the political situation in Hong Kong”. “But I continue to have the fullest confidence in the court and the total independence of its members,” he said in a statement to media. Lord Sumption did not issue a statement, Reuters news agency reported. The BBC has sought comment from both judges. Their departure follows that of three other high-profile Western judges in recent years. Hong Kong's leader John Lee expressed regret over the judges' resignations, but highlighted Lord Collins' comments on the remaining judges' independence. He also defended the city's security laws saying Hong Kong had "transitioned from chaos to order". "That did not change the human rights and freedoms enjoyed by citizens in accordance with the law. Nor did it change the courts’ exercise of independent judicial power, free from any interference” he said. How do Hong Kong courts work and why is there concern? Currently there are eight overseas judges sitting on Hong Kong's top court - from the UK, Australia and Canada. Typically, a bench for an appeal case would consist of the chief justice, three Hong Kong judges and a foreign judge. In this role as "non-permanent" appointees, they are paid up to £40,000 according to reports. The Court of Final Appeal has operated this way since the UK handed the territory back to China in 1997. It was a considered a bulwark protection to help uphold the British-style common law legal system and Hong Kong's continuation of this elevated its stature as a global financial hub. International firms had more faith in its legal system than that of mainland China. But critics say this system has been damaged after Beijing’s crackdown on the city following widespread pro-democracy demonstrations in 2019. Experts point to the impact of two national security laws (NSL) – the first enacted in 2020 and the second in March – as having overridden rights and freedoms otherwise protected under the city’s constitutional Basic Law. In the past few years, hundreds of people have been arrested under NSL and been denied legal rights typically afforded to those facing trial. For example, most NSL defendants in Hong Kong have been denied bail and many have been subjected to lengthy pre-trial detention. In the Hong Kong 47 case verdict last week, some defendants were held for more than two years before their trial began. In 2020, the year the NSL came in, veteran Australian judge James Spigelman resigned from the Court of Final Appeal citing concerns about the sweeping scope of the law. Then in 2022, serving UK Supreme Court justices Robert Reed and Patrick Hodge followed suit following concerns raised by the British government. Lord Reed said he agreed with the government that serving members of the UK’s Supreme Court could not continue to sit on Hong Kong's court without appearing to endorse a government that had “departed from values of political freedom, and freedom of expression”. Since then the remaining foreign judges have faced growing pressure to recuse themselves, with rights groups and Western governments including the US, UK, EU members and Australia raising concerns about Hong Kong’s legal system. In 2022, when the sitting UK Supreme Court judges cut ties – the remaining foreign judges on the CFA issued a statement defending their position to remain. The judges at the time – including Lords Collins and Sumption – said they believed their “continued participation” would be “in the interest of the people of Hong Kong”. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c722094n135o
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Volkswagen has announced that the refreshed 2025 Golf R will be revealed on June 26. Previous teaser photos show similar styling updates to the 2025 Golf GTI. The Golf R may also gain more power, improving up on the current 315-hp output. Earlier this year, Volkswagen unveiled the 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI, sharpening the styling while boosting the hatchback's output and upgrading the cabin with a new 12.9-inch touchscreen. Volkswagen also teased a refreshed Golf R, showing off a camouflaged prototype, and now the automaker has announced that the Golf R will be revealed on June 26th. The accompanying teaser image for the reveal date announcement doesn't reveal much, showing the illuminated headlights connected by an LED light bar and a light-up Volkswagen logo. The headlights look similar to the updated units found on the new GTI, and the previously released photos also showed similarly restyled taillights. Larger openings in the front bumper work to cool the engine and will give the R an assertive appearance, and the R also sports a rear spoiler. We expect the cabin to receive the same upgrades as the GTI, gaining the new screen, revised infotainment, and real buttons on the steering wheel instead of the frustrating haptic touch-sensitive controls on the outgoing car. Like the GTI, the Golf R may also get extra power, with the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four currently pumping out 315 horsepower. Sadly, Volkswagen has ditched the manual transmission following the 2024 model year, so the 2025 Golf R will be exclusively offered with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a61039327/2025-volkswagen-golf-r-reveal-date/