Apple has released the Advanced Commerce API, a new tool to help developers easily manage in-app purchases. The API works with different types of in-app purchases, like premium features, extra content, and digital items. One interesting aspect is that it allows users to skip in-game currency systems and buy items or power-ups directly. For video streaming apps, stating the new API could make it easier for these apps to offer subscription bundles without needing to use third-party payment systems for each content provider or channel....

This past week, Sony announced plans to host a special event in China titled the PlayStation China Press Conference. Teasers for the April 29 event hinted that it would focus on thePlayStation 5’s launch in the region, but several games would also be showcased. It seems one game decided not to wait, however.Lost Soul Aside, a third-person action game independently developed in China, dropped a new 18-minute trailer after years of quiet following the game’s announcement....

It was announced yesterday at MagicCon Las Vegas thatMagic: The Gatheringwill be returning to not one, but two fan-favorite planes next year.Magicplayers already knew that a long-awaited return to the plane of Lorwyn was happening next year. However, the excited crowd at MagicCon erupted in applause at the announcement that we would be getting anotherStrixhavenset as well. The upcomingSecrets of Strixhavenset was announced duringMagic: The Gathering’s Preview Panelat MagicCon Las Vegas, which was also available to watch onYouTube....

The upcoming Chrome 124 release adds Windows ClearType integration for enhanced font readability. This change may solve “gray” or “blurry” text problems for some Chrome users, though it will mainly benefit those who require high contrast or gamma settings for accessibility purposes. Microsoft ClearType is a subpixel rendering technology that makes on-screen text look similar to printed text. It was invented by Microsoft’s ebooks team in the late 1990s, but it quickly found its way into the desktop Windows operating system....

Netflix is remaking the 1974 dinosaur cult classic seriesLand of the Lost. The original science-fiction adventure show aired for three seasons on CBS from 1974-1976 and followed the Marshall family as they navigated a world containing dinosaurs and other memorable creatures. The first reboot occurred in 1991 and ran for two seasons on ABC. The second reboot was aWill Ferrell moviereleased in 2009 that featured him playing Rick Marshall, along with roles played by Anna Friel and Danny McBride....

HBO’s adaptation ofThe Last of Ushas proven itself popular with critics, butNetflix’s newest post-apocalyptic series is also garnering largely positive reviews. Based on the hit video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog, HBO’s television series adaptation first aired in 2023 to rave reviews and massive viewership numbers. Pulling in 4.7 million viewers in its first night of availability,The Last of Usseason 1would later go on to become HBO’s most-watched debut season ever....

Summary A new PS5 exclusive game namedAstrolanderis being made by an extremely talented 13-year-old developer. The game is similar to anotherPS5exclusive and utilizes the haptic feedback features of the DualSense controller. One of the ways that the PlayStation 5 differentiates itself from its competitors is with Sony’s DualSense wireless controller. This controller has improved ergonomics to make long play sessions more enjoyable, a built-in microphone, adaptive triggers that can adjust the resistance felt by the player when pressing the L2 and R2 buttons, and haptic feedback....

The Rookiefollows a group of new cops as they make their way and achieve their career dreams in the LAPD. Many people choose to begin this career early in life, but this is not the case with John Nolan (Nathan Fillion). After moving to Los Angeles to follow this dream, Nolan is mocked for joining the force at his age. He does not let this stop him from being the best cop he can be, and in allThe Rookie’s seasons, Nolan has proven that he is the best there is at what he does....

ModernDragon Ballhas largely been carried by two fighters: Goku and Vegeta. The former has always been the series' iconic protagonist, while the latter has become widely beloved for his transition from villain to full-time hero, and their screen time shouldn’t come as a surprise to fans.Saiyans areDragon Ball’s selling point after all. However, with a cast as varied and recognizable asDragon Ball’s, no one would complain about other characters stepping into the spotlight....

Almost seven months afterFromseason 3’s release, a major production update surrounding the horror show’s season 4 has finally been revealed. Created by John Griffin,Fromis not only touted as theperfect modern replacement forLostbut also hailed as one of the best horror sci-fi shows on air right now. Despite having a fairly consistent release schedule,Fromhas experienced no major dips in quality and maintains an average Rotten Tomatoes critics' score of 96% across all seasons....

PokemonandThe Last of Uscouldn’t be more different on the surface. While one is a fun, lighthearted game about catching cute monsters and battling them against each other, the other is an intense, gory, survival horror game known for its compelling and controversial narratives. While it’s true thatPokemonandThe Last of Ushave very little in common, one of the creepiest Pokemon is actually quite comparable to a key aspect ofThe Last of Us....

Believe it or not, Superman’s “Hypno Glasses” are part ofDCComics canon, but the concept feels pretty ridiculous after seeingSupermanstar David Corenswet pick the right glasses for Clark Kent. In fact, Corenswet’s process helps to vindicate the notion that Superman and Clark Kent can look decidedly distinct. This has been a prettycontroversial Superman topicfor years, as Superman fans understandably question whether simply donning a suit and a pair of glasses is a sufficient disguise for people (especially those close to him) to believe that Clark Kent and Superman are different people....

Warning: SPOILERS for The Gilded Age Season 3, Episode 3 - “Love Is Never Easy.” The Gilded Ageseason 3, episode 3 teasing a big wedding for Hector, Duke of Buckingham, deciding once and for all whether the Duke will marry Gladys Russell. After his surprising entrance at theend ofThe Gilded Ageseason 3, episode 2, viewers needed answers about what would really happen between Hector and Gladys. The Gilded Ageseason 3, episode 3 also began toheat up Peggy Scott’s new romance, whileCharles Fane cemented himself asThe Gilded Age’s villain....