Summary Banjo-Kazooie, an iconic video game of yesteryear, may finally be primed to make a grand return asrumors allege a new game in the long-dormant franchise may be in development. The previous installment in the franchise,Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, is 16 years old in 2024 and while Rare’s beloved collectathon series has inspired numerous spiritual successors since then, there’s been no effort to continue the adventures of Banjo and his sidekick....

Though it has yet to be confirmed by either Samsung or LG, the two companies have reportedly signed a deal that will see LG Display provide OLED TV panels to Samsung Electronics, according toa report from Reuters. If accurate, the deal marks the end of a long period that saw Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics trading sometimes vicious barbs over the merits of Samsung’s quantum dot-infusedQLED TVs versus LG’s organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs....

Alan Wake 2 creator is “really happy” previous versions of the sequel failed Remedy Entertainment’s creative director has said that the franchise’s previous attempts at sequels were better off not getting made. Alan Wake 2has been a long time coming. The original game landed all the way back in 2010, and the American Nightmare DLC landed in 2012, but since then it’s been quiet. Things sprung to life with the second Control DLC, AWE, which officially connected the two franchises....

For years, I’ve dreamed of a true smart home system — one that adapts to how I use it and takes independent actions before I have to ask. WhenAlexa+was first announced, I hoped it would be the step forward I’ve been waiting for, and while it’s certainly an improvement, I believe there’s still a lot of room for growth. Conversationally, Alexa has never been on par withGoogle Assistant. Alexa requires users to use the trigger phrase for each command, while Google Assistant would listen for a few seconds after completing a task for further instructions....

A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far, far away, there was only the original Star Wars movie trilogy for the sci-fi saga’s fans — no prequels, sequels, television series, animated shows, or tie-in projects to keep excitement high between big-screen adventures. That fantastic universe created by George Lucas has expanded in some big ways in recent years with spinoff films, TV shows (both animated and live-action), and new chapters of the cinematic series....

All Valorant Champions 2024 in-game rewards and how to get them Valorant Champions is the biggest event of the year and Riot Games is set to offer players a range of in-game cosmetics to earn via drops from watching the tournament online and picking who will advance in the bracket correctly. Riot has revealed that the2024 edition of Valorant Championswill feature two cosmetics for players who watch the event, as well as an event pass....

If you’re a voracious reader and you like to travel, an e-book reader is an ideal device for you. Many of thebest e-readersare made by Amazon, but working out which model to go for is easier said than done. Much depends on what features you crave. Should you push the boat out and go for the top-of-the-lineKindle Oasis? Or, should you save yourself some cash to buy more books and opt for the latestKindle Paperwhite?...

Anker is recalling more than a million of its PowerCore 10000 power banks due to a risk of overheating that could lead to fire and burns. The tech company has received 19 reports of fires and explosions linked to the power bank, which contains lithium-ion batteries. Two of the reports relate to minor burn injuries and required medical attention, while a further 11 reports cite property damage totaling more than $60,000,according tothe U....

Things have been fairly quiet since the launch ofApex Legends’ first season of post-launch content, but the developers have revealed the plans for the next patch. The new update addresses PC crashes, hit detection, the Lifeline banner that is crashing PS4s, and more. It’s not an exciting collection of updates, but it is one that should improve the quality of life across the board. Apex Legendscame flying out of the gates at launch, surprising nearly the entire gaming community....

Instagram has recently seen a notable feature update withthe addition of “Notes,”an away-message style bit of text that users can customize, but in addition to the new change, some users have noticed that they can’t see or leave comments under photos and Reels. If you’ve noticed this change and are a little bit confused, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here’s what you need to know about what’s happening with Instagram comments....

Summary Microsoft and Xbox are celebrating Pride Month by giving away copies to one of developer DONTNOD Entertainment’s best games:Tell Me Why. Released back in 2020, the narrative-focused adventure game earned critical praise and plenty of accolades for its deep story, excellent writing, and compelling characters and Microsoft has often made it a point to offer it to players for free during the month of June. It’s alsoa landmark LGBTQIA+ gamegiven thatit was the first major studio-produced title to star a transgender protagonist....

Summary WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #13! Batmanmay have a gallery full of Gotham’s villains, but there’s only one among them that the Dark Knight respects enough to draw inspiration from—Mr. Freeze. It’s clear that Batman’s latest Batsuit, the Haz-Bat, incorporates fundamental design elements from Dr. Victor Fries’s cryo-suits, but this isn’t the first time Batman’s attire has been influenced by this Gotham rogue....

Bees are amazing creatures. Not only can they fly at speeds of up to 15 mph and communicate with others throughdance, but they have also been shown tohave personalitiesand to be surprisingly cognitively complex. Last year, a study found thatbees can understandthe concept of zero, joining a small number of animals like parrots and monkeys who have this ability. Now a new study has found something even more remarkable: Bees can do basic arithmetic....