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The developer of popular Nintendo DS emulator Drastic just made its app completely free on Android (previously $4.99), and it intends to pull it down for good. Exophase wrote on its official Discord that “I want to make it clear that I don’t have any kind of financial incentive” and that Nintendo’s move simply “made the whole process more urgent”:“I just changed the app on GPlay to free. I don’t intend to even have it on there for that much longer,” Exophase begins. Screenshot by Sean Hollister / The VergeMeanwhile, a…

The Amazon rainforest is facing a barrage of pressures that might tip it into large-scale ecosystem collapse as soon as 2050, according to new research Wednesday warning of dire consequences for the region and the world.The Amazon, which holds more than 10 percent of the world's biodiversity, helps stabilize the global climate by storing the equivalent of around two decades of emissions of planet-warming carbon dioxide.But stress from deforestation, drought, fire and rising temperatures have eroded the ability of the…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeDakota Johnson has made it clear that her new film, Madame Web, underwent “drastic changes” after she had signed on to play the title lead. Sony’s new superhero blockbuster, which is an adaptation of Marvel’s Spider-Man universe, has been branded an “embarrassing mess” in early reviews.Speaking to TheWrap ahead of its Valentine’s Day (14 February) cinematic release, Johnson, who leads…

Tesla has rolled out a new update iPhone users will love, adding Ultrawide band support for Phone Keys so that you can lock and unlock your EV using your iPhone. As reported by Not a Tesla App, all owners of the new Tesla Model 3 and the 2023 Model X can now enable Ultra Wideband support for Phone Key on their vehicles to “drastically improve how Tesla phone keys work.”  Apple’s own iPhone range supports Ultrawide Band, the short-range technology that powers AirDrop and interactions like hand-off between iPhone and…

Elon Musk-owned X has a new way to tackle deepfakes, which has been triggered by a slew of new AI generated videos and photos featuring Taylor Swift. The platform bow blocks all search results on Swift, in a bid to suppress the AI-generated NSFW content…

Amidst global recessionary fears, top-tier Indian IT firms have enforced steep cuts in yearly hikes and promotions for staffers.Bengaluru-based tech giant Infosys has given its staffers less than a 10% salary hike this year, ET reported on December 15.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIndian School of BusinessISB Digital TransformationVisitIIT DelhiIITD Certificate Programme in Data Science & Machine LearningVisitMITMIT Technology Leadership and InnovationVisitThe…

Evernote is one of the oldest and most feature-packed notetaking applications still alive today. It was first launched back in 2004, 19 years ago, and it’s been a go-to solution for people wanting to keep their lives and business affairs in order. However, OG users of the platform might be tempted to jump ship if they’re on the free plan. Evernote is testing a note limit for free users. The platform has several payment tiers that users can purchase to boost usability and productivity. This includes being able to make…

Warning of tough times ahead, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Thomas Schäfer, addressed top VW employees this week, telling them, “This is the final wake-up call.” Schäfer is calling for a short-term spending freeze to get costs under control. “We are letting the costs run too high in many years,” VW’s leader proclaimed during an online management meeting this week. Schäfer said he plans to cut spending for the rest of the year as part of a broader company-wide savings plan. Last month, VW…

Cancerous bladder cells with a missing Y chromosome are better prepared to evade our immune system, according to a new study using mice and conducted by researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and The Ohio State University in the US.The discovery goes some way to explaining why so many cases of specific cancers contain cells that no longer have a male sex chromosome and potentially why men are statistically more prone to cancer.Like hair color, skin elasticity, memory, and eyesight, the Y chromosome has a habit of…

Def Leppard are resurgent right now. Less than a year after releasing the best album they’ve produced since ‘Adrenalize’ with ‘Diamond Star Halos’, the band have conjured up a brave and unique re-working of some of their biggest hits and deepest cuts with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in ‘Drastic Symphonies’.Recorded at Abbey Road studios in March of 2022 ‘Drastic Symphonies’ sees Leppard following in the footsteps of bands like Metallica and Kiss in drafting in an orchestra to add a different vibe to some of their…