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iPhone 12: If anything can make people excited for 5G, it's Apple - CNET
Commentary: High-speed wireless on the go is a tough sell when you're stuck at home. Enter Apple's uncanny ability to generate hype for the wonky.
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Will iPhone 12 have Touch ID so we can unlock our phones with masks on? Probably not - CNET
The button made an appearance on the new iPad Air, making it easier to unlock the device without removing a mask for Face Unlock.
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6 iOS 14 features iPhone users can't get enough of - CNET
It's here! iOS 14 brings a ton of useful new features to your iPhone. We'll show you some of our favorites and how to use them.
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Top 10 iPhone 12 rumors: Launch date is Oct. 13, and everything else we've heard - CNET
Ten standout rumors we've heard about the upcoming iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and perhaps even the iPhone 12 Mini.
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Best indoor home security cameras to buy in 2020 - CNET
Find out which indoor security cameras are the best at keeping an eye on your home.
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Best Prime Day Microsoft Surface deals 2020: What to expect
Looking for a new tablet or 2-in-1? Here's what we expect for this year's Prime Day Microsoft Surface deals.
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Wyze continues its smart home onslaught with a $50 smart thermostat
The Wyze Thermostat is packed with features like temperature scheduling, smart learning algorithms, and even optional room sensors. It has a base price of $50.
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The best new shows to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more
There's no shortage of content available on streaming platforms. If you're looking for something new to binge this week, check out these series.
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Best Prime Day Xbox One deals 2020: What to expect
Whether you use your Xbox for gaming, streaming, or connecting with friends, we have you covered on Prime Day.
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The FAA is opening the door a crack for self-flying drones like Skydio to reach their potential
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You can’t fly a drone at night. You can’t fly a drone over people. You need to be able to see it with your naked eye at all times — or have a dedicated observer who can. These rules exist to keep dumb drones (and reckless pilots) from crashing into people, property, and other aircraft in the skies.
But what happens when drones get smarter, and can dodge obstacles on their own? That’s the kind of drone that Skydio builds, and it appears to be successfully convincing the FAA to create exceptions to that naked-eye, Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS) rule.
This week, the FAA granted the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) a first-of-its-kind blanket waiver to fly Skydio drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) to inspect any...
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Trump Moves to Tighten Visa Access for High-Skilled Foreign Workers
Four weeks before the election, the Trump administration has announced stricter rules for the H-1B visa program, which U.S. companies have long valued.
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SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites Tuesday, breaks scrub streak - CNET
After multiple postponements, the latest batch of broadband satellites is finally on its way to orbit.
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Best indoor home security cameras to buy in 2020 - CNET
Find out which indoor security cameras are the best at keeping an eye on your home.
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NBA Finals: How to watch Lakers vs. Heat Game 4 tonight on ABC - CNET
The Miami Heat won on Sunday to make it a series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Game 4 tips off Tuesday night.
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How you may be able to break the sound barrier again - CNET
On Wednesday morning, Boom Supersonic will unveil the demonstrator aircraft for its planned commercial supersonic plane. You can watch the event here.
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Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV only manages 208 miles of range, EPA says - Roadshow
Why is this so much worse than the Polestar 2 that shares a platform with the Recharge?
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Mercedes-Benz wants to electrify and expand AMG, G and Maybach - Roadshow
It also wants to grow EQ and refocus on its history as a luxury brand.
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How to watch Mars get in close to Earth on Tuesday night - CNET
Mark your calendars for a Mars close approach on Oct. 6 and opposition on Oct. 13.
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12 cookbooks with low-sugar recipes for diabetic, paleo and keto dieters - CNET
Regardless of why you're cutting sugar and carbs, there are lots of cookbooks out there to help make it taste great.
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Best smart ovens of 2020: Amazon, June, Tovala and more - CNET
Smart ovens for your countertop are a thing now, and there are several very good options. From remote cooking to food recognition, there's a whole new world of cooking out there.
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Best Prime Day printer deals 2020: What to expect
A new printer can transform your small business or schoolwork. These Prime Day deals can help.
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The devs of Monster Hunter Rise reveal some new info during a Q&A
Eager for the next installment in the Monster Hunter series? So are we! Here's everything you need to know about it.
Capcom has officially announced the next installment of the Monster Hunter franchise, Monster Hunter Rise, on September 17, 2020, during a Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase event. The game will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch (make sure you have enough room on your microSD card for it) and launches March 26, 2021. We feel like it will be one of the next best Nintendo Switch games. Here is everything we know about Monster Hunter Rise so far.
What's new with Monster Hunter Rise?
October 6, 2020: The folks over at Reno Gazette Journal did a Q&A session with Monster Hunter Rise Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and Director Yasunori Ichinose. They discuss the new Wirebug game mechanics, Palamutes, weapon and armor designs, elaborate on some of the online aspects, and more.
What is Monster Hunter Rise?
Monster Hunter Rise is the next mainline game in the Monster Hunter series, following Monster Hunter World on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
In Monster Hunter Rise, you'll find yourself in the "ninja-inspired" Kamura Village. You'll discover the locals telling you that a horrible beast has been spotted nearby, and it threatens to plunge the world into chaos, just like another monster did half a century ago. The villagers will turn to you, as a Monster Hunter, to slay these dangerous monsters and prevent another disaster.
Like the other Monster Hunter games, you will hunt monsters by slaying them or capturing them for even more rewards. The loot you gain from carving up monster remains and captures allows you to craft new armor and weapons, making it easier to take on tougher monsters. The different armor sets not only look cool, but they provide useful skills for your specific playstyle and preferred weapon — there will be a ton of options, so experimentation is critical.
Monster Hunter Rise continues to have the 14 weapon types from other mainline games: Great Sword, Long Sword, Sword and Shield, Dual Blades, Hammer, Hunting Horn, Lance, Gunlance, Switch Axe, Insect Glaive, Charge Blade, Light Bowgun, Heavy Bowgun, and Bow. Unfortunately, the Prowler mode that was introduced in Monster Hunter Generations will not be returning.
One of the new areas that Monster Hunter Rise will feature is called the Shrine Ruins. It was once a spiritual place, but it appears to have fallen into shambles and has been taken over by monsters.
What is the gameplay like in Monster Hunter Rise?
Before Monster Hunter World, the Monster Hunter games did not have open-world maps, it was cumbersome to use items during battles, and gathering resources and making items on-the-fly was slow and tedious. However, Monster Hunter World brought about many quality of life improvements to the franchise, and those changes are being carried over to Rise.
In Monster Hunter Rise, you will find open world exploration for each map, so there will no longer be loading screens between areas. The map will just be one large locale to explore seamlessly, just like in Monster Hunter World, but with slightly toned down graphics. It also appears that the QOL changes from World when it comes to item management and gathering will continue in Rise.
There is a new gameplay element in Rise: the Wirebug. This looks like a bug that will always be with the player, similar to the Scoutflies that debuted in World. With the Wirebug, hunters are able to easily traverse and explore terrain like cliffs and elevated platforms that they wouldn't be able to reach otherwise. The Wirebug can also be combined with certain attacks, appropriately named Wirebug arts, giving players new options in battle.
In addition to your feline friends, the Palicos, Monster Hunter Rise also introduces a new companion: Palamutes.
What do the Palamutes and Palicos do in Monster Hunter Rise?
Palicos are not new and have always been a part of the Monster Hunter franchise. Palicos are companions that you can take with you on your hunting quests, and they will support you in battle by healing you or getting hits in on a monster. They can also take some heat off of you if you need to use a potion or item. And when you're not in combat, Palicos can help you gather useful resources.
Palamutes, on the other hand, are brand new to Monster Hunter Rise. From what we've seen so far, Palamutes can help attack monsters, and they also double as a mount to traverse the map quicker than by on foot. Similar to the Palicos, Palamutes will be able to wear armor and themed skins, offering players more levels of customization.
You're allowed to take two animal companions out on quests. You can take two Palicos or two Palamutes, or one of each. Hunters will also be able to interact with Palamutes by doing things like shaking paws, giving them a treat, or just petting them.
Are there new monsters in Monster Hunter Rise?
As with every new Monster Hunter title, there are new flagship monsters that are introduced. We got to see four new, never-before-seen beasts in early trailers and gameplay footage.
- Magnamalo: This is the new flagship monster for Rise. It is a Fanged Wyvern that "relentlessly attacks foes." It reminds me a bit of my personal favorite, Zinogre.
- Aknosom: This is a new Bird Wyvern that is also very territorial.
- Great Izuchi: Another Bird Wyvern, but with a scythe-like tail that is deadly to its prey.
- Tetranadon: This is an amphibian beast with a gigantic, rotund body. It appears to be very gluttonous and can swallow anything that moves.
Will there be any returning monsters in Monster Hunter Rise?
There has been no official confirmation of what monsters will be making a return in Monster Hunter Rise, but I'm sure we will see some familiar faces. Some early leaks on Reddit hint towards Tobi Kadachi, Nerscylla, and Arzuros as some possibilities.
The developers have also confirmed that for any monster that is returning from Monster Hunter World, they will be using the armor and weapon designs from World. Monsters from older games will be using the older designs, but they will be polished up a bit to look better. For monsters that have made an appearance in older games as well as World, they will be going with the World design for armor and weapons.
Can I play with friends in Monster Hunter Rise?
Multiplayer has always been a big part of Monster Hunter games, and we're sure that Rise will be no different. If previous Monster Hunter games are any indicator, we should expect multiplayer hunts with up to three other players. Early images show animal companions battling alongside a group of at least three hunters, so they seem to have changed it from previous games, where you could only bring a Palico companion if the group was only two hunters.
Monster Hunter Rise will go back to the older method of separating single player village story missions from the multiplayer online Gathering Hub quests. Quests in the Gathering Hub will have cutscenes, but players are able to skip them at any time, instead of being forced to watch them in its entirety. There will also be no required story progression point before you can play online with friends.
When you play online with other players, the monster HP will be scaled for the number of players.
A Nintendo Switch Online subscription will likely be required if you want to hunt with friends online.
Will there be any special event quests?
Since Monster Hunter Rise will be on the Switch, where players may not be online all the time, the game will go back to the old system for special event quests. This involves downloading event quests in advance before you play them.
Does Monster Hunter Rise work with amiibo?
Capcom has confirmed that there will be three amiibo available for Rise: Palamute, Palico, and Magnamalo. The Monster Hunter Rise amiibo will be store-exclusive, and the store depends on your region:
- US: GameStop
- Canada: EB Games
- Europe: My Nintendo Store
What bonuses come with Monster Hunter Rise?
Capcom includes a few different bonuses with the purchase of Monster Hunter Rise, depending on whether you pre-order, and if you get the Deluxe Edition or not.
If you pre-order the game before the March 26, 2021 release date, you will get the following:
- Palamute Retriever Costume layered armor (changes appearance)
- Palico Forest Cat Costume layered armor (changes appearance)
- Novice Talisman: Helps your stats early on in the game
If you get the Deluxe Edition ($70), you get the following:
- Kamurai layered armor set
- Shuriken Collar Palamute layered armor piece
- Fish Collar Palico layered armor piece
- Samurai pose set
- Kabuki face paint
- Izuchi Tail hairstyle
- Gestures (4 Jumps)
And for the die-hard fans, there is also a Collector's Edition ($100), you get everything in the Deluxe Edition, as well as these extras:
- Kamura Mark – enamel pin
- A Magnamalo amiibo
- 10 Monster Hunter Rise stickers
How much will Monster Hunter Rise cost?
Monster Hunter Rise will cost $50 for the standard game. The Deluxe Edition will be $70, and the Collector's Edition runs $100.
When can I get Monster Hunter Rise?
Monster Hunter Rise will be available on March 26, 2021. While this is the official release date, please note that changes may occur in the schedule due to COVID-19.
Updated October 2020: Updated with information from developer Q&A with Reno Gazette Journal.
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