Everything announced at Fortnite Disney D23 event presentation Find out everything announced at the Fortnite Disney D23 event presentation, including new cosmetics, characters, and more. Disney Animation’s Jennifer Lee, Pixar’s Pete Docter, Star Wars’ Dave Filoni, Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige, and Disney’s Parks’ Josh D’Amaro have just unveiled a sneak peek at what players can expect from the Disney and Fortnite partnershipvia the D23 event presentation in the game. From fan-favorite NPCs, such as Jonesy and Peely, rocking Marvel cosplays to the showcase of new powers from the franchise being highlighted in the Battle Royale, there are a lot of things that players can look forward to in Fortnite....

Facebook announced on Tuesday that it will stop using facial recognition by default on your photos and tagging suggestions. Those who do not have the face recognition on will not appear in suggested tags or the Photo Review feature. “Our face recognition setting lets you manage not only whether Facebook uses face recognition technology on photos of you in order to suggest tags; it provides an easy on or off switch for a broader set of uses of face recognition, such as helping you protect your identity on Facebook,” Srinivas Narayanan, Facebook AI’s Applied Research Lead, wrote on Tuesday....

One way to kick off 2019 on a positive note is by donating to a charity of your choice. And one way to do it is with Google Assistant. That’s right, folks, if tapping your way through a charity’s website or writing out a check has ever felt like too much effort, then there’s really no excuse anymore as Google Assistantnow lets you do the good deedvia voice. Google quietly rolled out the feature as part ofan update in early Decemberthat makes it easier to make a charitable donation through the Play Store....

We’ve seen a number of uses for Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality headset, ranging fromtraining soldiers on the battlefieldtoplaying a virtual gameof Yu-Gi-Oh!Now Microsoft’s technical marvel is being put to use at the Kennedy Space Center to send visitors to Mars. Given that most humans will never set foot on the toxic Red Planet, this virtual trip will be their only means of visiting the neighboring world. The exhibit is calledDestination: Mars, and will showcase the Red Planet until July 14, 2025....

Winter is coming — again. HBO has long been searching for a new series set in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire universe followingGame of Thrones, and the most likely product of that search now appears to beHouse of the Dragon. Announced just hours after HBO’s firstGame of Thronesprequel wascanceled by the network,House of the Dragonwill be a new prequel and has already received a full-season order from the premium network....

Over the years, Google has earned itself a bad rep for abandoning the cause ofAndroid tablets. At its most generous, Google’s interest in redeeming Android on tablets can be described as an on-off romance. Apple, on the other hand, poured some serious energy into building up iPadOS as it continued to diversify its iPad portfolio — most recently with theiPad Pro (2022)andiPad 10th Gen. Then cameAndroid 12L, Google’s first sign that it was taking foldable phones and tablets seriously....

If you purchase a new smart device, you’ll need to connect it to your Wi-Fi network. This guide provides instructions on how to connect Alexa-enabled devices to Wi-Fi or switch your device to a different network. We’ll also help you troubleshoot problems that might arise and explain how to connect other devices to your Echo so you may use the device to its fullest capacity. Difficulty What You Need Amazon Alexa-enabled device iPhone or Android phone...

How to get Disney Dreamlight Valley Festive Fish Every winter,Disney Dreamlight Valleyunlocks its festive event, with 2024’s theme bringing The Gift of Giving and abrand new Snowman to build. It’s also unlocked the Festive Fish, allowing players to grab these adorable creatures for recipes, and the Festive Duties. Fishing is an integral part of Disney Dreamlight Valley. Whether you’re looking to please theresident fisherman characterorcook up a delicious mealfor a quest, you’ll need fish....

Are you missing emojis on your favorite Mac app, email, or messaging service? If you are used to emojis supplementing your witty banter, it can be tough to give them up! Fortunately, Macs have their own built-in emojis that you can tap into at any time. They’re waiting in the Character Viewer, and we’ll show you just how to get emojis on your Mac with this simple tool. Accessing and using the Character Viewer The Character Viewer is a small window of emojis that is built intothe latest MacOS....

Amazon Fire Max 11 (left) and Poco PadAndy Boxall / Digital Trends You’ve almost certainly heard of theAmazon Fire Max 11but probably haven’t heard of thePoco Padbefore — mostly because Poco does not sell its hardware in the U.S., but also because it hasn’t made a tablet before. If you’re looking for a reasonably priced, multifunction Android tablet, the two have quite a lot in common. So, can the absolute newcomer take on the established champion of budget-friendly Android tablets that comes with a keyboard?...

Intel’s engineers once again managed to introduce significant improvements in the latest driver update — but this time, it’s not thediscrete graphics cardsthat received a boost. Instead, the recent patch targets integrated Intel Arc GPUs found in Intel Core Ultra processors, which are some of Intel’stop CPUsfor laptops. This update adds support for a couple of games, but more importantly, it boosts gaming performance by as much as 155%. For starters, the new31....

Korean Navy SEAL thanks Donut Operator for paying off $7K fine over Johnny Somali beating A South Korean special forces soldier has responded after YouTuber ‘Donut Operator’ paid the remainder of the $7K fine he’d incurred after physically assaulting infamous nuisance streamer Johnny Somali. Johnny Somali is a name that’s become synonymous with influencers who exhibit bad behavior while making content abroad. After getting intolegal trouble in JapanandIsrael, Somali traveled to South Korea in 2024, where he quickly racked up an ever-growing collection of criminal charges for violations likedisrupting local businesses, creating adeepfake of a Korean streamerto make it seem like she was kissing him, and even behavinginappropriately with the Statue of Peace, a monument tovictims of sexual slaveryby Japanese forces in WWII....

Smart home products provide convenience and utility throughout the home, but each device is toooften a one-trick pony. It can do one task and nothing else. Today, Lenovo introduced a multitasking smart clock that acts as a calendar, nightlight, speaker, smart assistant, and much more. The Smart Clock Essential is an extension of theoriginal Smart Clockand costs just $50. The Smart Clock Essential has Google Assistant built right in. Thanks to its 1....