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Those viral Netflix Zelda posters have sent fans into a frenzy

Posted on 15/10/2022

Sadly, Emma Watson will not feature in the title role in a Netflix Zelda adaptation. Nor will Tom Holland star as Link. In fact, the Netflix Zelda series doesn’t even exist, although we wish it did. And once again, it’s an AI art generator that’s to blame for the confusion.

Gamers went wild when a full set of promotional posters emerged for a Netflix adaptation of Nintendo’s Zelda franchise. They look superb, the cast is outstanding and Netflix has been rumored to be working on a Zelda adaptation before, so it sounds feasible. Alas, there was just one problem. The posters were created by a fan using an AI image generator (AI is responsible for so much these days. See our guide to how to use DALL-E 2 to learn how it works).

Google analytics show that searches for ‘Netflix Zelda’ have shot off the scale since a series of posters emerged presenting a cast for the video game adaptations to end all video game adaptations. Tom Holland as Link, Emma Watson as Zelda, Idris Elba as Ganon and Maisie Williams as Saria lead an all-star lineup that’s a little too good to believe.

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10 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Posted on 15/10/2022

For more of the latest and greatest product releases, check out our full collection of the best new gear.

A lot happened this week. Amazon had its second annual Prime Day — and there are many gadgets still on sale. Microsoft held its big Surface event this week where it announced its next-gen computers (you can read more on those below). And Kodak apparently can’t keep up with the demand for films.

There were a bunch of new other products announced, too. Here’s what you need to know.

KEF Mu7

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KEF announced its first pair of wireless headphones with active noise-cancellation — the Mu7 — and at $300, they’re designed and priced to compete with other flagship noise-cancelling headphones like the Sony WH-1000XM5. The Mu7 sport custom 40mm drivers and support for aptX HD for high-end sound. They get their unique industrial design (made out of aluminum) thanks to partnership with Ross Lovegrove, who has helped KEF design a number of its super expensive loudspeakers. Available in two different shades of grey: silver or charcoal.

Prices: $400

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Beyerdynamic Xelento

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Beyerdynamic announced second-generation models of its Xelento Remote (pictured, $999) and Xelento Wireless ($1,199), which

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9 is the latest major gadget to ditch the headphone jack

Posted on 15/10/2022

Today marks another chapter in the slow demise of the headphone jack. Microsoft has quietly removed the 3.5mm connector from its brand-new Surface Pro 9. The change is confirmed on the tech specs page, which no longer lists a headphone jack among the device’s “connections.” But it’s very much present on the same page for the Surface Pro 8.

This seems to be the direct result of Microsoft bringing the Intel and Arm versions of the Surface Pro 9 together in the same chassis. The Surface Pro X has never had a 3.5mm jack, so now, the Intel hardware is coming in line with that design direction.

But I’d argue it’s a more controversial omission this time. Why? The new universal outer enclosure is essentially the same size as that of the Surface Pro 8.

Surface Pro 9 and Surface Pro 8

The Surface Pro X hardware was quite a bit thinner than Microsoft’s Intel hardware at the time (and still now). So excising the 3.5mm jack made sense. But we’ve now lost the headphone jack for a chassis that’s basically identical in dimensions to last year’s model. They really couldn’t fit one on there somewhere?

But we seem to

Hyundai to spend $12.6B on software-defined vehicles

Posted on 15/10/2022

TOKYO — Fast-moving Hyundai Motor Group says it will plow billions of dollars into developing software in a move to speed product development and boost revenue, including the creation of a new operating system for over-the-air updates in all Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles by 2025.

The sweeping initiative will usher in a wave of “software-defined vehicles” armed with technology that performs at “blazing speeds” and bolsters each car’s resale value, according to the automaker.

It will see the establishment of a Global Software Center, the introduction of a Level 3 autonomous driving system, and the launch of two new electric vehicle platforms from 2025, as the South Korean juggernaut jumps into the accelerating race to release “programmable cars.”

“Our holistic approach will empower Hyundai Motor Group to lead the transformation in the mobility paradigm,” Chung-Kook Park, president of the company’s R&D Division, said while announcing the massive investment Oct. 12. “Creating visionary vehicles empowered with the ability to evolve through software will enable customers to keep their vehicles up to date with the latest features and technology long after they have left the factory.”

Hyundai said it will invest 18 trillion won ($12.6 billion) through 2030 to develop and

What to do with your old phones, gadgets and other e-waste

Posted on 14/10/2022

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In the past two months, Apple, Google and Samsung have all unveiled their newest smartphones and other devices with the goal of getting consumers to upgrade ahead of the holidays. But in the process, these and other companies may also be adding to a growing problem: electronic waste.

The limited lifespan of many tech gadgets combined with few options to fix older devices, have caused the issue of e-waste to surge over the years. United Nation’s data indicates the world generated a staggering 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste in 2019, and only 17.4% of that was recycled.

Friday marks International E-Waste Day, an annual opportunity to reflect on the impacts of electronic waste and do more to repair or recycle them. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEE) Forum, a Brussels-based nonprofit that has spearheaded the occasion since 2018, said the focus this year is on taking action with the small bits of e-waste many people may unintentionally hoard, including your old cell phones, headphones, remote controls and computer mouse.

“People tend not to realize that all these seemingly insignificant items have a lot of value, and together at a global level represent massive volumes,” Pascal