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The debate around Sekiro Shadows Die Twice continues to rage on, but developers have begun to weigh in on the existence of easy modes in general, with God of War director Cory Barlog becoming one of the latest to advocate for the implementation of easier features in games. Sekiro Shadows Die Twice began the debate when an increasing number of players began to vent frustration over the game’s difficulty, lamenting the absence of a mode that made things more accessible for them; this was then met with outrage from another section of fans who felt that FromSoftware games would be hurt by the inclusion of such a feature....

Here’s what fans can expect from The Good Place season 5 if the NBC series were to ever come back for another installment. The fantasy comedy was created by Michael Schur who is also known for his exceptional work on shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. When The Good Place first debuted in 2016, it garnered high praise from critics and viewers, but all good things must come to an end....

Ed Shaig – welcome who is here: Eric Schmidt: Overview 3 blliion users. Getting Google on there. Want to create a new experience with android platform. Not a Gphone. There is no suuch thing – there will be many devices. (Obviously reading this from a script) Major platform change Consumers have access to desktop type applications and new applications we can’t even imagine Renee Olberman from T-Mobile Mobile Web and Walk throughout Europe Social Networks Launch a device on Android in US and Europe in 2008 better than Internet experience....

Google Maps for iPhone and iPad has received an update to version 4.4.0 bringing a new full-screen map view, improved transit directions and voice search, and the ability to filter search results for Zagat-reviewed restaurants. Google notes that the new full-screen mode can be activated by “tapping an empty spot on the map,” while improved voice search brings the ability to “type, or tap the mic and say, “directions to” a place for faster results....

Google’s attempt to build an iTunes-killer is gaining momentum with the search giant now speaking to publishing companies after successful discussions with record labels. Led by Android chap, Andy Rubin, talks between Google and the Byzantine world of music rights are accelerating, with at least one report speculating the search results-linked service may open for business by Christmas. Google is in talks with the Harry Fox Agency to find out what deals and what rights it can get....

The extortion crimes continue to represent a serious threat to businesses and organizations worldwide; ransomware infections and DDoS attacks are becoming daily problems. Security experts at Imperva confirmed that DDoS attacks are growing in size and level of sophistication. According to the new report ‘Global DDoS Threat Landscape, Q4 2016‘ published by Imperva, the creation of huge Internet of Things botnets and the availability of cheap DDoS-for-hire services are creating the condition for the growth of DDoS attacks....

Netflix’s GLOW was a fantastic series that really took off for the streaming service. Being loosely based on the real GLOW wrestling promotion that previously existed, it was a show that really pushed women’s empowerment in a way that hasn’t been seen before. Typically when combat sports are brought into the movie and television world, they focus on male characters. Whether it be boxing, MMA, or professional wrestling the stories all tend to be based are men, which is why this show was so refreshing....

Good guys vs. bad guys. Triumph vs. defeat. Order vs. chaos. On the Netflix original GLOW, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling use their craft to tell dramatic, intricate stories that have viewers on the edge of their seats. Outside of the ring, the ladies’ lives are just as complex and engrossing. They are constantly in an underdog position, both in terms of the show—always on the brink of cancellation—and their personal lives....

Google has this morning pushed an update to AdSense for iOS, bringing many features that other apps in the Mountain View company’s catalog received months ago. While it may not be the most popular app outside of publishing and creative circles, the AdSense app has today been updated with support for Native iPhone 6 and 6 Plus resolution, Material Design, and more. Rounding out the update is support for Hindi and Malay, a new icon for the Home Screen, more metrics, and a today center widget....

A quick news blip for the 12 remaining Google Currents users on iOS as the company just announced Currents will be going by the wayside in favor of Google’s aptly named “Newsstand.” Aside from Google’s ridiculously original name, the company is ready to place all of your magazine, newspaper, blog and news site subscriptions in one place. Any other iOS users having a deja vu moment with the “Newsstand” name right about now?...

Well, we missed out on Google I/O 2020, but now it’s finally time for Google I/O 2021. While not in person, the annual developer festival in Mountain View, California has returned. The Google I/O 2021 Keynote kicks off at 10am PT/1pm ET, so read on for quick links to our roundup coverage over the last few weeks, some hot takes, and all the latest news about Assistant, Android 12, and ‘Material NEXT’, among many other things....

In May, Google circulated a draft proposal to effectively kill Adobe Flash by blocking the plugin and prioritizing HTML5 by the end of the year. The company is going ahead with that plan to “de-emphasize” Flash with a staged disabling of the plug-in through multiple versions of Chrome. Starting with Chrome 53 — currently in beta — in September, background Flash elements, like page analytics, will be blocked. Google notes that today 90% of the plug-in loads in the background and is used solely for things like analytics....

Interesting new tool from Google: Android apps are in Java, while iOS is in Objective C, but this tool allows those who develop in Java an easier way to convert their apps to iOS. Interesting move. J2ObjC enables Java code to be part of an iOS application’s build, as no editing of the generated files is necessary. The goal is to write an application’s non-UI code (such as data access, or application logic) in Java, which can then be shared by Android apps, web apps (using GWT), and iOS....

For readers with travel plans coming up, Pocketalk – the handheld 74 language translation device – has a limited offer with $80 off including built in data. Head below for more details on this great little travel companion. Get $80 off Pocketalk Voice Translator for a limited time Pocketalk can be used worldwide to freely communicate in over 120 countries and has sold around 600,000 units so far. Pocketalk’s easy to use interface and compact design will help to make your travel experience seamless....

Defense is back to offer 9to5 readers another great deal on its new Vertical Duo Qi charger. For a limited time readers can take advantage of an exclusive discount on this great Qi charger for iPhone and AirPods. Get $10 off Defense DUO Vertical Qi power station $49 (Reg $59) w/ code 10DUO9TO5 Head below for a closer look at the Vertical Duo from Defense. Available in both black and white with silver accents, Defense’s new DUO 10W Qi power station is a great charging pad option for not only your iPhone, but also your AirPods and other devices....

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint pushes the series further than it’s ever gone before. From a gameplay standpoint, that means the inclusion of several features that have never existed within Ghost Recon before, each meant to test player’s ability to think and assess situations with as little information as possible. When the game was unveiled during a hands-on preview event in New York last week, it was clear that Breakpoint intends to take everything that made Ghost Recon: Wildlands palatable while infusing it with all the lessons learned by Ubisoft during that game’s lengthy life cycle....

The Apple device ecosystem has heralded new ways for creative game makers to realise their vision, often by combining physical elements with apps, to form engaging and addictive experiences. Most of this guide leans on casual gaming where a whole family can join in together, but there’s also a consideration for the serious side of games too. We feature the endearing Beasts of Balance, the Osmo game system, MFI game controllers and more....

According to Global Equities Research (via AllThingsD), the new inexpensive digital textbooks Apple launched last Thursday at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City was downloaded over 350,000 times in just three days. iBooks Author, a new free of charge Mac tool to author iBooks Textbooks, saw 90,000 downloads in the same period. This data is not official and is derived from the investment firm’s proprietary tracking system that monitors Apple’s iBook sales....

Michael Dougherty, director of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, has explained the core differences between Godzilla and King Kong’s connections to humanity. Godzilla’s latest blockbuster is releasing at the end of the month. Godzilla vs. Kong is releasing in early 2020, and promises an epic brawl between the gargantuan beasts. Godzilla and Kong are arguably the two most well known giant monsters in pop culture. Kong first appeared in the 1933 classic, King Kong....

Make Google Chrome Read Text Aloud to You Go to the Read Aloud extension page on the Chrome Web Store and click the Add to Chrome button. Next, verify you want to install the extension by clicking the Add Extension button. Now, open any website and highlight the text you want Google Chrome to read. Right-click on the highlighted text and click on the “Read aloud selected text” option from the menu that comes up....