France suing Kick over streamer’s death with potential prison sentences & massive fines French authorities are taking legal action against Kick after the death of streamer Jean Pormanove, with prosecutors warning that the Australian platform could face prison sentences and millions in fines. On August 18, Jean Pormanove, real name Raphaël Graven, died while streaming on Kick at 46 years old. His death came after what has been described as“ten days of torture”while broadcasting with fellow streamers Naruto and Safine....

Most ofGhostbusters: Afterlifetook place in Summerville, Oklahoma, but the next sequel,Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, is bringing the next generation back to where it all began: New York City. Sony Pictures has released the first trailer forFrozen Empire, which starts in the middle of summer as a supernatural arctic freeze descends upon the city. And this is more than just a run of bad weather. It could mark the start of a new ice age....

Job listings posted on the Google Careers website may be hinting that the long-rumored Pixel Watch is finally on the way. There were rumors last year that Google will launch thePixel Watchalongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Unfortunately for users looking forward to a Google-made smartwatch, that did not happen, as it was confirmed that Google would not be rolling out the Pixel Watch in 2018. With the new year comes new hope for the Pixel Watch, and two job listingsspottedby Android Police may mean that Google is getting serious about launching its own smartwatch....

To help build hype for its recent Ubisoft Forward event, Ubisoft allowed viewers to claimWatch Dogs 2for free. The catch? You had to log in to Uplay during the live broadcast. Unfortunately,the service was plagued with issuesduring that time, likely caused by an overload of users trying to access it. Ubisoft Forward passed with few users having redeemed the game. Not wishing to add more bad press to the company’s recent collection ofterrible news,Ubisoft quickly announced it would allowWatch Dogs 2to be redeemable by anyone that logged into Uplay after the event....

How to get Aces Wild Card skin for free in Fortnite Fortnite has an upcoming Aces Wild Card skin players can get for free if they are able to meet the requirements. Fortnite has a plethora of different cosmetics, ranging fromcollab skinsto original designs from Epic. Though many of these are sold in the Item Shop or available in the Battle Pass, fortunately, sometimes there areskins you may snatch for free....

Most Ring Video Doorbells are rated to work in frigid weather, but you’ll likely experience technical hiccups as your thermometer drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Regardless of if you’re running a hardwired or battery-powered unit, Ring Video Doorbells aren’t immune to the cold, meaning you’ll want to pay close attention to them during the winter (along with all of yourother smart home gadgets). Whether you’re getting ready to go on vacation or just need to get through a few days of extreme cold, here’s a look at how to improve Ring Video Doorbell performance in the winter....

Stargazers in the northern hemisphere are in for a treat this week as Mars has reached its closest point to Earth, giving the best view of the red planet until the 2030s. Mars made its closest approach to Earth on the night of November 30 to December 1, but the best views are yet to come as the planet reaches a point calledoppositionon the night of December 7 to December 8....

In 2019, Fox Studios’ extensive X-Men cinematic saga concluded withX-Men: Dark Phoenix. That means it’s a rife franchise for a movie marathon! But if you watch in the order of release date, you may confuse yourself. On one hand, the X-Men movies bounce around all over chronologically. The first few films take place in a vague “future,” while later films take place in the late 20th century. Then there’s the time travel thing, making it all even more complicated with rebooted timelines and possible futures....

Daisy-chain fans are one of those quality-of-life upgrades inPC buildingthat often go unnoticed. This is especially important for consumers who care about clean aesthetics, cable management, and ease of use. Such fans can help reduce the number of cables needed in a build which means fewer headaches and less mess to deal with. It’s also great forfirst-time PC buildersas it offers ease of installation and saves time. In short, daisy-chain fans are a small upgrade that will change how you build a PC....

James Gunn’s career in cinema began in 1997 when he wrote the low-budget Troma Studios filmTromeo and Juliet. His subsequent movie scripts included a lesser-known superhero flick,The Specials, two live-actionScooby-Doomovies, and a remake ofDawn of the Dead. In 2006, Gunn was finally given a chance to direct his first movie,Slither, before making his mark on Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxyeight years later. Late last year, Gunn was named co-CEO of DC Studios, andhe is slated to directSuperman: Legacy....

Apple’s all-newiPhone 16e, its new $599 successor to theiPhone SEline, sports a series of changes, including an OLED panel and Face ID instead of the SE’s Touch ID Home button. Its bezels are more prominent, and it comes in two different matte finishes: black and white. It’s a svelte new phone that you’ll likely gravitate to if you want something a bit lower-priced. One major consideration you may want to keep in mind however, is its water resistance....

Following a summer filled with new phones from Samsung and Google, it’s almost time for Apple fans to get their time in the spotlight. According toa new report, Apple’s next iPhone event will be held on September 10. Rumors of the September 10 date aren’t new, though the latest report comes from a pretty trustworthy source: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. According to “people familiar with the situation,” September 10 is the day we’ll see theiPhone 16, theApple Watch Series 10, and more....

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