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Since it first entered open beta in 2013, Hi-Rez Studios’ multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) gameSmitehas been a genre mainstay.Smite 2, a full-on sequel to that game, was announced today ahead of 2024’s Smite World Championship. Like its predecessor,Smite 2will be a MOBA centered around mythology, where teams of five gods work together to take down the opposing team’s titan. Some new gods will be introduced to the Smite universe with this sequel, with ranged magic user Hecate being the first one of these revealed....

Over the past few years, XR devices have exploded in popularity, and while at it, the costs have also gone up dramatically as the underlying tech keeps pushing new boundaries. For example,Apple’s Vision Procosts $3,500, while theMeta Quest Prohit the shelves at $1,500. Smart glasses, especially those with a built-in display unit, are also slowly climbing up the price ladder. It seems Meta will buck that trend, or at least beat initial estimates forits next-gen smart glasses that are set to arrive later this year....

Tinder wants to graduate from its purely physical profiling reputation, and perhaps add a bit more substance to online dating. To that end, the popular onlinedating appis trialing a new feature called “Tinder Picks,” which is meant to help users find matches who are not only attractive, but also more compatible when it comes to education, job type, hobbies, and other important characteristics. For the time being,TechCrunchreports, the feature is only available to folks who pay for Tinder (which is to say, Tinder Gold), and will join a number of other members-only features, like Passport (which lets you see folks in other cities), Rewind (which lets you take back your last swipe), Unlimited Likes, and the ability to see who has swiped right on you (which is to say, liked you)....

Oppenheimer: Albert Einstein actor is in one of Christopher Nolan’s best Batman scenes Tom Conti plays Albert Einstein in Oppenheimer, but fans are recognising the actor from a key scene in another Christopher Nolan movie – The Dark Knight Rises. Tom Conti is one of the UK’s most beloved character actors. Born in Scotland in 1941, he first became an acclaimed stage actor, winning awards for his work in Whose Line is it Anyway?...

The first time I encountered someone listening to their phone out loud in public, it was on a city bus and I was taken aback for two reasons. First, the volume level on the phone wasn’t just audible to the person sitting next to them; our entire section of the bus could hear it. Second, it was a FaceTime call, and neither the person on the bus, nor their caller seemed to be the slightest bit hesitant to carry on their conversation in public....

Rachel Zegler weighs in on Hunger Games fan reactions Social media’s favorite star Rachel Zegler is now having a boost in appearance thanks to her leading role in the new Hunger Games film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Having previously starred in Shazam? Fury of the Gods and West Side Story, Zegler is no stranger to being inthe eye of a social media storm. Not only have Zegler’sfuture acting credits come under scrutiny online, but she’s also been embroiled inongoing controversy– even when it’snot her own....

Just because Black Friday Weekend has come and gone andCyber Weekis all but over doesn’t mean that there aren’t greatgaming dealsstill to be had — especially if you are looking to upgrade your peripherals. Razer—who in our opinion makesthe best gaming laptop of 2020— is offeringdeals on everything from gaming headsets to laptopsall month long as part of its Holiday Gift Guide sale, so you’re sure to save money while shopping for your favorite gamer (or getting a little something for yourself)....

Resident Evil director speaks out about movie’s connection to games & fans are worried TheResident Evilseries is getting another movie, but this time it might not be as connected to the games as fans think, according to the director. Movies based on video game franchiseshave historically been a tricky style to get right. We won’t talk about whatever thatAssassin’s Creed moviecreated or theMinecraft movie, but the likes of theSuper Mario Bros....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Roku was first to market with a network streaming box capable of playing Netflix videos, and its product line remains the one we’d recommend to our non-techie friends and relatives. Our techie friends and relatives, on the other hand, know there are better media streamers on the market; but those devices—being more complex—are slightly more difficult to set up....

TheSamsung Galaxy A53 5Gis finally hitting the shelves in the U.S. carrying a $450 price tag. Samsung’s latest mid-range phone is up for grabs from AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and the company’s official website. Folks purchasing it from Samsung.com will get theGalaxy Buds Liveearbuds as a freebie for a limited time. That’s a sweet offer, as the bean-shaped noise-canceling earbuds cost $170 when they made their debut in 2020. As for the phone itself, the Galaxy A53 5G has alot going for it....

If you’re looking formonitor dealsthat will give justice to the processing power of your powerful gaming PC, your search probably ends with the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor. From its original price of $1,800, a $600 discount from theSamsung Spring Salebrings it down to $1,200, which is excellent value for this top-of-the-line display. There are still a few days left in the event, but it’s not a good idea to wait until the last minute before you make your purchase because stocks of the gaming monitor may be gone by then — buy it right now....

When you’re looking forlaptop dealsto upgrade your current machine, you may be overwhelmed with all the options out there. If you don’t know where to begin your search, you might want to start withHP laptop deals, which include HP’s $300 discount for the extremely versatile HP Spectre x360 convertible laptop that brings its price down to $1,100 from its original price of $1,400. The 2-in-1 laptop will arrive in time for Christmas, but you need to finalize your purchase as soon as possible....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ It should come as no surprise that Sigma’s new 135mm F1.8 DG HSM lens is very, very good. It is the latest in the company’s highly respected line of Art lenses, and with each new model, Sigma again proves that it knows how to make remarkable glass....