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š“ Apple reveals the next iPhone, AirPods & Apple Watch
āAppleās 2024 āGlowtimeā event unveils a brand new generation of tech, with a strong focus on AI features from start to finish.ā
At long last, after over a year of saving AdSense, itās time to complete my personal āProject Appleā goal, buying an iPhone 16 Pro Max with only money earned through YouTube content. The AI features look a littleā¦ strange, though. | š° Read Moreā¦
š“ The PS5 Pro arrives, gamers arenāt too happy thoughā¦
āSony has finally lifted the curtain on one of the worst-kept secrets in gaming ā the PlayStation 5 Pro. Priced at $699/Ā£699/ā¬799, the new console is set to launch this November without a disc driveā¦ā
My only reaction to this was, very simply, that there isnāt a target audience for it. Casual gamers canāt justify the price if they already own a PS5, and enthusiasts would only go to it for the exclusivesā¦ but, most are coming to PC anyway. | š° Read Moreā¦
š“ James Earl Jones dies at 92
āJames Earl Jonesā resonant voice and powerful acting left an indelible imprint on the world of entertainment, and he will forever be remembered as one of the greatest talents in film and theater history.ā
For many, Jones was the voice of a generation. I rarely talk about the passing of actors, but this one definitely stings. | š° Read Moreā¦
ā Also in the news this week:
šµ Peter McKinnon - The Bucket Shot 2 (Video) | YouTube
Peter shares the process of working with Red Bull to capture a once-in-a-lifttime photo during the eclipse. Beautifully shot and edited, one of his best projects to date. Super inspiring, canāt wait for the next one. | š Learn Moreā¦
šµ Why Becca Farsace left The Verge (Video) | YouTube
Iām a little late to this one (in typical fashion), but Becca was a big inspiration for me personally, over the past few years. In this vlog, she talks openly about the highs and lows of working for The Verge, and starting her own path. | š Learn Moreā¦
šµ Stardew Valley (Video Game) | iPad
Iāve been writing a lot more, and I mostly do that on my iPad. While taking breaks, however, Iāve started spending a bit more time playing Stardew Valley andā¦ itās actually pretty awesome. | š Learn Moreā¦
š¢ Tales from the Borderlands | FREE | via Prime Gaming
Ahh, the good old days of āTalesā games. If you werenāt too keen on the Borderlands movie, give this one a shot - itās much better, and itās free! | š Check It Outā¦
š¢ The Last of Us Part 1 | Ā£29.99 (40% Off) | via Steam
If youāve been waiting for a sale before buying The Last of Us for the (potentially) third time, nowās your chance to grab it on PC. This is the āremasteredā version, with all the fancy upgrades and suchlike. | š Check It Outā¦
š¢ ASUS Zenbook 14 (OLED) | Ā£799.98 (43% Off) | via Amazon UK
If youāre in the market for a new laptop - particularly for my fellow photographers/editors, ASUS dropped a huge sale on one of their flagship models. Check it out, compare it with some of their others. | š Check It Outā¦
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š” Agatha all Along S1 (Series, Disney+) | 18th September
Iām just here for the memes. Two episodes on day one, bring on the reviews and the goofy moments; I need a good chuckle. | š Learn Moreā¦
š” The Penguin S1 (Series, Max) | 19th September
Following the events of The Batman, The Penguin gets his own story in the dark city of Gotham. Excited for this one, but reviews arenāt looking to greatā¦ | š Learn Moreā¦
š” God of War Ragnarok - PC Release (Game) | 19th September
At long last, God of War Ragnarok is making its way to PC. I canāt wait for the pixel-peepers to zoom in, just to tell the difference between this version and the PS5. Bring it on, Kratos! | š Learn Moreā¦
There are no updates to the creator resources this week.
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