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Roblox is launching a new type of ad that, if watched, will give players things like in-game currency and power-ups, according to an announcement from the company.The full-screen video ads, called “Rewarded Video ads,” can be up to 30 seconds long. The ads will be available to buy programmatically “via Google’s advertising solutions and direct buying (Direct IO) in the coming weeks,” Roblox says. Owners of Roblox experiences must be at least 18 to show ads, and only public experiences are eligible, according to a page on its creator hub. Roblox says it only shows ads to players that are…

Meta is reportedly preparing a higher-end version of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with a built-in screen to launch as early as by the end of the year, Bloomberg reports.The new glasses, codenamed Hypernova, can run apps and display photos, all controlled using hand gestures and capacitive touch on the sides of the frame. Bloomberg reports that the screen will only be visible on the right lens at the lower-right quadrant, and is best viewed when looking downward. When the device is turned on, a home screen appears and displays icons horizontally, similar to a Meta Quest.Hypernova will also feature…

Last week, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz inadvertently invited a journalist to a Signal chat discussing a planned military strike. Today, a new Washington Post report says that he has also discussed “sensitive military positions and powerful weapons systems relating to an ongoing conflict,” using his personal Gmail account.Waltz, along with other members of the National Security Council, used Gmail “for highly technical conversations with colleagues at other government agencies,” according to emails the Post saw, with headers showing that others on the emails used their government-issued accounts. Waltz also had “less sensitive, but potentially exploitable information sent to his…

Visible, the budget wireless brand owned by Verizon, is offering a new premium plan that looks like a heck of a deal compared to its parent company’s offerings.This new Plus Pro plan also comes without throttling. Many lower-cost carrier plans and MVNOs tend to offer a certain allotment of “premium” data. Once you exceed your allowance, you might see slowdowns at times when the network is busy. But Visible’s fine print states that both its Plus and Plus Pro plan are “not subject to any data prioritization limitations.” So that rules.It gets better: the Plus Pro plan includes unlimited hotspot…

While Dyson is synonymous with making your home cleaner than a germaphobe’s dream, its range of styling products are proving increasingly popular. The iconic 2016 Supersonic hairdryer is super-compact thanks to some swish motor tech. The Supersonic R is a new and lightweight version that’ll make drying your hair even faster. While previously only available for professional stylists, anyone can now get their hands on what might be Dyson’s best-ever new product. The Supersonic R is Dyson‘s lightest, smallest, and most precise hairdryer yet. It’s actually 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the last model, since it miniaturises the tech inside. You’ll find the Dyson…

Some Google Pixel users have found that their At a Glance widget has been showing outdated weather forecasts, as reported by Android Police. But the company says in a statement to The Verge that it’s addressing the issue.According to one user on Reddit who has been dealing with the problem, “the current temperature is fairly accurate, but the expected high/low forecast hasn’t been correct in the past week.” The expected temperatures in the weather app itself were also accurate, they said.Another user on Google’s support forums said that their Pixel 8A’s lock screen was showing “the weather for the correct…

The Xbox Series X and Series S are excellent machines directly out of the box, but there’s always room for improvement. Add-on accessories like the Elite Series 2 Controller and the Xbox Wireless Headset can help you get the most out of your new gaming console, while others, like Seagate and Western Digital’s expansion cards, can help ensure you have ample storage space to stow all of your favorite games.Below, we’ve listed some of the best accessories available for the Series X and Series S, many of which often go on sale at most major retailers.The last-gen Xbox wireless controller…

OpenAI, founded in 2015 to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) — AI systems with human-level intelligence — has transformed dramatically since launching ChatGPT, which was once considered to be “the fastest-growing consumer application in history.” Most cofounders have left either to create a competitor or work for one. The company has secured billions in funding and partnerships with Apple and Microsoft, even announcing a $500 billion datacenter project called Stargate. Meanwhile, it faces copyright lawsuits from authors and news organizations, legal action from cofounder Elon Musk over the company’s alleged departure from its original mission, and criticism for burning through…

I won’t sugarcoat this: there are more entertaining ways to spend your time than clearing the cache on your Android phone. But you’re here for a reason. Your phone’s probably slowed down, or certain apps are freezing and lagging. A quick Google led you to the cache-clearing solution, and now you can take matters into your own hands. though if you’d rather grab a new phone, you’re welcome to check out our pick of the best cheap phones as well. You’ll find everything you need below, so without further delay, here’s how to clear the cache on Android. What is…

Starting with this year’s football season, the NFL will use Sony’s Hawk-Eye cameras to measure the line to gain — a process the chain crew has done manually for decades. The 8K cameras will use virtual measurement technology to quickly and accurately determine whether the ball traveled 10 yards for a first down.The Hawk-Eye system is made up of six 8K cameras that use optical tracking to determine the ball’s position. When officials receive a measurement, the system will create a digital recreation of the measurement that the NFL will show inside the stadium and on TV.The NFL says Sony’s…

After last week’s game-centric Nintendo Direct, it’s time to turn our attention to the very exciting Nintendo Switch console which is a huge moment for gaming and will surely be one of the year’s most coveted tech launches. To announce more details on the console, there will be a Nintendo Direct taking place tomorrow, 2 April. This event has been in the diary since January, when we saw a surprise (though long rumored) video revealing the design of the new console (very Switch-like) and teasing some new features like magnetic, redesigned Joy-Cons and confirming that there would be backwards compatibility…

Members of ZeniMax Workers United, a union of over 300 quality assurance workers in Texas and Maryland, have voted to authorize a strike.The vote, which passed with over 94 percent in favor of authorization, does not mean workers have gone on strike like SAG-AFTRA members have in the ongoing video game voice actors strike. But should contract negotiations break down, the ZeniMax union now has the permission to call a strike.This authorization comes as contract negotiations between union members and parent company Microsoft continue into a second year.The strike authorization is the latest escalation between the union and management. Last…