Over the course of the last month or so, Quality Assurance (QA) staffers at Raven Software, a subsidiary of Activision, have begun fighting for their right to unionize. The move isn’t the first of its kind in the gaming industry, but something like it has never been attempted by employees at such a large company. This movement started when a large group of QA contractors at Raven Software was suddenly laid off, but much more has transpired since then, including a multiweek strike, an industry-shaking acquisition, and the semiofficial formation of a union....

AMD released itsRyzen 4000series laptop CPUs to enormous success, producing some of the best-performing laptops you may buy today without jumping to Intel’s 45-watt processors. Many of the best examples of Ryzen-based laptops have been low-priced machines, and one of our favorites so far has been theLenovo IdeaPad Slim 7. I recently received an Intel version of the IdeaPad Slim 7. It’s identical to the AMD version in its chassis, display, keyboard and touchpad, and everything else that’s not tied to the chipset....

Were “alien corpses” really shown to Mexican government? Viral video sparks theories A viral video being shared on social media claims to show the corpses of two aliens, some 1000 years old, being displayed in Mexican congress. However, the veracity of the claim is dubious at best. On September 12,Marcareported that “‘non-human’ alien corpses” were displayed at Mexico’s Congress, by journalist and ufologist Jaime Maussan. The video of the press event held at congress was shared on social media, with posts claiming these were indeed 1000-year-old non-human remains....

Summary Danny Lyon, whose work served as the basis ofThe Bikeriders, enjoyed a long career beyond the events of the film. After spending several years traveling with and photographing the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, Lyon’s original work was published in a 1968 photo book titledThe Bikeriders. As an artist,Lyon is known for immersing himself in his subject, even becoming a full Outlaw member from 1966-1967. His photography and recorded interviews during this time helped inform the acting ofThe Bikeriders’ castand the production team’s greater understanding ofThe Bikeriders’ cultural context....

Amazon’s popular Alexa voice assistant is hiding plenty of cool features. Beyond the ability totell jokesor check up on the news, there’s a little-known Easter egg for the platform known as “Super Alexa Mode.” While it won’t unlock any new features or ramp up Alexa’s performance, Super Alexa Mode is a fun party trick — especially if you’re a fan of video games. From how to activate Super Alexa Mode to details on what the Easter egg means, here’s everything you need to know about the quirky Alexa feature....

Where is the North end of the Overpass in Schedule 1? Schedule 1’s North end of of the Overpass is a meeting point that can be tricky to find. Here’s how to find in in the game. Stocking up on your supplies is one of the mostimportant things you’ll need to doin Schedule 1. At the start of the game, you’ll be able to get these via dead drops, a set location on the map you can visit to get that hidden stash from your suppliers....

Final Fantasy VII Remaketakes no time at all introducing you to a key item collectible — the Moogle Medal. You find your first one in a Shina crate in the opening moments of the game, with the only hint of their use being that someone collects them. At that point, and for a while afterward, you have no idea whether to scour each area for every last Moogle Medal before moving on....

YouTube Rewind 2019 is here, rounding up all of the most popular videos on the platform in 2019. Among them? Music from the likes of Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X, as well as entertainment from popular creators like MrBeast and PewDiePie, and content related to Fortnite and Minecraft. Addressing the elephant in the room, YouTube acknowledged that its hand-crafted approach to Rewind 2018 didn’t quite have the intended effect — so much so it fast became themost disliked videoon the content-sharing service, dethroning Justin Bieber’sBaby, with 17 million thumbs-down....

Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop praising the sun.Dark Souls Remasteredwas previously announced for Nintendo Switch, and you’ll finally be able to get your clock cleaned on the go when the game launches in October. Bandai Namco made the announcement on itsTwitter accountearly in the morning on August 14, saying that the game will release for the Switch on October 19. The Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC versions ofDark Souls Remasteredhave been available since May, andthey’re great optionsfor anyone looking to experience the game for the first time....

The Super Bowl is the biggest football game in the world as millions tune in to watch the contest that decides the NFL champion. However, the Super Bowl has become such a cultural phenomenon that non-football fans even tune in to watch the commercials and experience the pageantry. One of the most anticipated aspects of the game is theSuper Bowl halftime show. After Michael Jackson’s performance in 1993, the Super Bowl halftime show became a rite of passage for music royalty....

Summary Tammy Slatonfrom1000-Lb Sistersis continuing to flaunt her 440 pounds plus weight loss inconfusing videos with her friend, psychic medium, Haley Michelle.Tammy weighed 725 poundsat the start of the reality TV show. She got a wake-up call after she fell into a coma. Tammy went to rehab and started eating better. It helped her lose enough weight to qualify for weight-loss surgery andTammy was able to shed oodlesafter the procedure. Tammy now weighs 278 pounds....

2024 has been an amazing year forSci-fi, and the best TV shows of the genre have distinguished themselves as unique and innovative pieces of television. Whether they’re based on familiar IP or were created from thin air, each of these series brings something new to the table while appealing to broad audiences. Like all the best sci-fi movies and TV shows,the series of 2024 don’t confine themselves to one genreand push themselves to encapsulate a myriad of story elements in addition to their speculative plots....

Summary The 2016 historical epicRisen, which got mixed reviews when it released, receives high accuracy marks from an expert in Roman warfare.Robin Hood: Prince of Thievesdirector Kevin Reynolds was behind the camera for Sony’s Biblical epic about a Roman soldier’s search for the body of Jesus. StarringJoseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth and Cliff Curtis,Risenwas made for a reported budget of $20 million, and took in $46 million at the box office....