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Marvel Rivals Wants Some Characters To Make You Say "Wait, Who?'"

Marvel Rivals Wants Some Characters To Make You Say "Wait, Who?'"

Since its launch, Marvel Rivals has greatly expanded its roster of characters. Heavyweights like Captain America and Spider-Man share the battlefield with dozens of characters who have gotten a bump in popularity thanks to their appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but lesser-known heroes and villains like Jeff the Land Shark, a very different Iron Fist, and Luna Snow have also been well-received. So what's the deciding factor in choosing who gets to appear in Marvel Rivals? According to Marvel Rivals executive producer Danny Koo, the game currently features a "greatest hits" collection of characters that comprise roughly 70% of the roster, but there is room for deep cut heroes to make the cut and get a makeover that's in line with several other radical redesigns in the game. "So, 70% of what we do on the roster is the greatest hits, like, popular [movies] and we know about it," Koo said to GameSpot. "It doesn't matter if you have watched the movie, the comics, the TV shows, or other games, which will attract people from those sources. And then about 25% is a curveball. It's like 'I can't believe you put that character in,' right? So that will have interest from the hardcore comic book fans because they probably know more about them than what you see on TV and other mediums." Continue Reading at GameSpot

Anthropic is doubling Claude AI limits during off-peak hours

Anthropic is doubling Claude AI limits during off-peak hours

Haven’t ventured from ChatGPT yet? One of my best tips for beginning AI users is to switch models and providers every so often, and Claude developer Anthropic is serving up a golden opportunity to do just that. From now until March 27, Anthropic is doubling the five-hour usage limit for all Claude models across every subscription tier except Enterprise. The increased limits will work on the Claude web interface as well as the Claude Desktop app, Claude Code, and Claude Cowork. There is a catch: The doubled usage limits apply only during off-peak hours, meaning you’ll see the boosted limits on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 8 a.m. Eastern time or 11 a.m. to 5 a.m. Pacific time. Specifically, the extra usage limits apply to Claude’s five-hour usage windows, which begin after your first prompt; if you burn through your usage cap during that window, you’ll be timed out until the clock runs out, and then your next five-hour window begins following your subsequent prompt. Claude users also have an overall weekly usage limit, but your extra usage during this special promo period won’t count against your weekly limit, Anthropic says. Anthropic’s Claude deal makes for the perfect time to try a new AI provider for a while, and it’s also a great way to check out a “frontier” AI model if you haven’t done so already. Anthropic’s current high-end model for consumer use is Claude Opus 4.6 , which was released early last month. Opus 4.6 boasts such cutting-edge features as “adaptive” thinking, which allows the model to adjust how long to ponder its answers based on the context of the conversation–the tougher the problem, the longer it’ll think about it. A step down from the high-end Opus model is Sonnet 4.6 , another thinking model that’s better suited for everyday tasks like crunching numbers in Excel or other office tasks. Then there’s Haiku 4.5, a lightweight model that’s ideal for straightforward tasks like proofreading, summarizing news articles, and making grocery lists based on recipe ideas. Generally speaking, even free users will get plenty of Haiku prompts answered during a decent chat session, while you’ll hit your Sonnet usage cap more quickly. Finally, you might get cut off from Opus after just one or two prompts. That’s why it’s a great time to try Opus 4.6 during Anthropic’s off-peak deal, particularly if you’ve never tried an AI model this powerful before. Give Opus a task it could really chew on–such as, say, evaluating your resume and identifying areas of weakness or opportunities for a career pivot–and see what happens. Pro tip: Ask Sonnet 4.6 to generate a detailed prompt for a tough Opus task, and then hand over the prompt to Opus.

Mislabeled Ryzen CPUs spotted in Chuwi and Ninkear laptops

Mislabeled Ryzen CPUs spotted in Chuwi and Ninkear laptops

Hardware specifications are generally trusted, if only because they’re hard to fake. But a recent batch of budget laptops from brands originating in China may have done just that, swapping in older, less-powerful AMD Ryzen CPUs and allegedly cheating customers. Chuwi and Ninkear have been the target of investigations showing Ryzen 7000 chips swapped for older 5000-series CPUs. According to investigations by NotebookCheck following inconsistencies in review benchmarks, at least one Chuwi CoreBook X laptop is actually using an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor despite being advertised as featuring a Ryzen 5 7430U. These are fairly similar chips: both 6-core models designed for relatively efficient laptops, both using DDR4 memory and PCIe 3.0. But the 5500U is a Zen 2 design with a base clock of 2.1GHz, while the 7430U is a Zen 3 chip with a base clock of 2.3GHz. It’s not massively faster or better, but you can spot a difference if you’re looking (as it’s almost three years newer). NotebookCheck’s investigation revealed that this wasn’t just a mislabelled spec list or a packaging switcheroo. In both the Windows drivers and the laptop’s BIOS, the CPU shows as a 7430U. But when the machine was disassembled and the cooling hardware removed to expose the chip itself, the manufacturing label revealed a 5500U part. That implies a deliberate deception on the part of the manufacturer to obfuscate the real hardware. The same mislabelled CPU—standing in for the same newer Ryzen 7000 model—was also spotted on at least one Chuwi Corebook Plus laptop . An updated post indicates that more laptops with the same CPU switch might be affected, specifically the Ninkear A15 Pro. This doesn’t appear to be universal, as previous review units of that model appear to have genuine 7430U CPUs. But despite differences in branding, both laptops come from from Emdoor Digital/Shenzhen Emdoor Information Technology, a white box manufacturer from China. Also known as original design manufacturers (ODM), such companies create generic hardware that’s then sold to other companies and badged under different labels. The laptops are not identical, having different screen sizes and chassis designs. But it would track that a manufacturer trying to pass off older, slower chips might pull a little software trickery to disguise them. Such tricks aren’t unheard of, but they’re generally seen on secondhand or other gray market hardware, sometimes in GPUs or SSDs. Chuwi and Ninkear are both budget brands, selling at prices well below similarly-equipped hardware from bigger names like Acer or Lenovo. As far as I can tell, the CoreBook X and CoreBook Plus lines aren’t sold in the US on Chuwi’s official store, and Ninkear doesn’t sell to the US at all. Both companies’ products are available on reseller markets like Amazon. NotebookCheck calls this “CPU fraud,” an accusation that PCWorld cannot independently confirm. I’m contacting Chuwi, Ninkear, and Emdoor Digital for comment and will update this story if I get replies.

Innocn’s 40-inch 5K ultrawide monitor hits lowest price: $595 (was $1,000)

Innocn’s 40-inch 5K ultrawide monitor hits lowest price: $595 (was $1,000)

NOW 41% OFF 40-inch Innocn 40C1U Ultrawide Monitor View Deal You don’t always get the chance to buy a $1,000 monitor for under $600, so maybe take advantage of this crazy deal while you can? The large-and-in-charge Innocn 40C1U ultrawide monitor is now $595 , the best price I’ve ever seen for this particular model. First of all, this 40-inch display delivers a sharp 5K (5120×2160) resolution at an ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio, which means you’ll have tons of screen real estate to multitask in peace. Whether you’re streaming movies and shows or dealing with spreadsheets, you’ll be comfortable and productive. The wide color gamut makes this monitor perfect for content creators, too. The smooth 100Hz refresh rate will ensure the monitor is super responsive even when you’re gaming. The fact that you can adjust the stand to the perfect position will make spending long hours in front of your computer a bit more relaxing. This monitor comes with a slew of connectivity options, including two HDMI, DisplayPort, and a USB-C with 65 watts of power delivery, as well as two USB-A ports. Don’t miss out on the chance to get this 40-inch Innocn ultrawide monitor for over $400 off!

Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers

Tech companies are teaming up to combat scammers

A coalition of Big Tech companies is working on a more comprehensive solution to combat online scams . As first reported by Axios , Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, Adobe and Match Group announced the signing of the Online Services Accord Against Scams. The new agreement is meant to put up a united industry-wide front against online fraud and scams, particularly those from sophisticated criminal networks that use multiple platforms. According to the Axios report, the measures will include adding fraud detection tools, introducing new user security features, and requiring more robust verification for financial transactions. The agreement will also set up best practices for scam detection, prevention and reporting, while encouraging the sharing of information between companies and law enforcement. On the policy side, the coalition will call on the governments to "declare scam prevention a national priority," according to Axios . While these measures are extensive, the report noted that they're all voluntary since the accord doesn't mention any penalties if the companies don't follow through. Many of the companies involved in the new accord already have experience in dealing with scams found on their own platforms. Earlier this month, Meta announced several new features across Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp that would alert users about suspicious friend requests or accounts. Last year, LinkedIn introduced a new verification requirement for company recruiters or executives to address scams targeting job seekers on its platform. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/tech-companies-are-teaming-up-to-combat-scammers-144616545.html?src=rss