Thursday, April 1, 2021

Nissan Patrol Nismo is totally absurd and we kind of love it - Roadshow

It's a vehicle that makes no practical sense, but we're suckers for a hand-built V8.

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The Best Buy PS5 restock is thought to be happening on Friday, April 2, according to the retailer's undeniable pattern of stocking the Sony consoles every Friday for the last six weeks. Will Best Buy for 7-for-7 with new PlayStation 5 inventory? There's a very strong chance, and our PS5 restock Twitter tracker always has the answer ahead of time.

To get advance notice, follow our tracker:

This is what the notification for Best Buy PS5 restock looks like (last week):

Best Buy PS5 restock date: Friday, April 2 speculation

The Best Buy PS5 restock date will be Friday, April 2 if the retailer sticks to its pattern of launching next-gen console orders on Friday afternoons. The PS5 restock time is usually just after 12am EDT, though once it landed later than normal at 3pm EDT.

We've had exclusive reporting pieced together from inventory counts via warehouse and store employee sources to confirm the Best Buy restock date and time right before it officially went live, and we will be looking to do the same tomorrow.

Last week, the PS5 inventory at Best Buy was Disc only, with the PS5 Digital Edition not being sold whatsoever. We don't have a clear count on how many versions of the console will be on hand this week, but we're also searching for those sources.

Best Buy may make up no Walmart, GameStop restock

Best Buy could help thousands of people who were disappointed today, Thursday, April 1 when Walmart told us "Nothing today" when we asked if there would be a PS5 restock at 3pm EDT.

You may have to wait until Thursday, April 18 for the next Walmart restock today. It has done a restock every other Thursday for two cycles, then takes a one month break before two more cycles of console orders.

We're now seeing some PS5 orders from March 18 are finally being shipped, according to people who bought the console from our alert and reported back to us. Others are still waiting for it, stuck at 'preparing' status. So it really depends on how much PS5 inventory Walmart has on hand and how comfortable it is with selling you what is essentially a place in line before it's actually able to ship consoles.

Of note: Other retailer sources have told TechRadar that April is looking a bit dire for both Sony and Microsoft console inventory they're getting in. So while we don't have a confirmed date for the next Walmart PS5 restock, Thursday, April 18 isn't out of the question. It fits the wider pattern and gives Walmart a chance to do a massive PS5 drop.

  • Step 2. Know which retailers are likely to have it next – and their restock dates

More PS5 restock to come – potential dates

Best Buy PS5 restock date and time

As we've said, Best Best is likely happening tomorrow, Friday, April 2, and we'd put it at a a 75% chance. We may know one way or another just before it usually goes live tomorrow, just after 12pm EDT. Last time, we saw Best Buy open orders at 12:30pm EDT across the nation (so 11:30am CDT / 10:30am PDT / 9:30am PDT). Be warned, once the time was at 3pm EDT, so adjust your expectations – if Best Buy happens. 

GameStop PS5 restock date and time

The GameStop PS5 restock date may be early next week. We often get a heads-up right before there's new stock, and the date is usually between one and one-and-a-half weeks after the last restock – that date being Tuesday, March 23. So we'll be keeping an eye out for next week (retailers don't do PS5 drops on weekends).

Amazon PS5 restock date

The overdue Amazon PS5 restock has become the white whale of eager gamers looking to buy the PlayStation 5. We were sent information that the retailer had a PS5 restock date for Thursday, March 18 with 46,000 consoles up for grabs. But that scheduled date got shifted, clearly – and we're not sure why. Maybe it'll offload those 46,000 console in inventory this week. But really, who knows?

Update: We're told that the Xbox may drop sooner than the PS5, even though Amazon just had a small round of Microsoft consoles for sale early last week.

Antonline PS5 restock

Antonline usually has next-gen console restock every week – Antonline has publicly stated that it has "drops every week" – so because it launched a PS5 bundle March 30, we don't anticipate another restock from this retailer until next week. However, we'll keep watching in the off-chance there's a PS5 Digital Edition for sale.

We caution getting there on time: Antonline tends to sell out in three minutes, but when it goes on sale, there are no waves or in stock/out of stock funny business with the add to cart button.

Here's what our Antonline restock alert looked like yesterday:

Sony Direct date and time

The Sony Direct PS5 restock date hasn't been this week, but it often does PlayStation 5 drops multiple times a week during weekday afternoons. This is Sony's official store for the PlayStation brand and one of the more fair ways to buy the console: it uses a lottery system to keep bots at bay. You need a PSN account and it's one PS5 console per address. Its virtual queue is randomized, so we're always "in line" attempting to reach checkout. 

Our success rate on getting through? About once every other week when there are 3-4 drops per week. Note: we never buy the PS5 in the end, giving up our spot to the next person and just testing it out for reporting purposes to see if it gets any easier or learn new tricks. One trick we've learned: while having new tabs open won't help your chances, using different browsers and different devices is the best way to get the console from Sony Direct.

Here's what our Sony Direct PS5 restock alert looked like last time (March 22 example shown):

There's always more to come from TechRadar about PS5 restock information. We'll keep this page updated with the most relevant news regarding Sony's console and when it's back in stock. Time is always a factor, so knowing when PS5 will be in stock at Walmart, Target and GameStop give you a better chance to buy it in April, rather than having to wait until the summer of 2021.



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Where to buy the Xbox Series X: Restock updates at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Amazon and more - CNET

Here's everything you need to know about finding Microsoft's newest console.

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Where can I find my $1,400 stimulus check status? Track the payment with this IRS tool - CNET

This free IRS tool updates you on your $1,400 stimulus check that hasn't arrived yet -- but it's a little finicky to use and won't give all you may want to know.

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Rivian will offer mobile service as well as service centers - Roadshow

It's even set up a bunch of Rivian-owned body shops to handle crash repairs.

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Man finds 15,000 bees in his car after grocery shopping - CNET

Buzz off. Maybe the Las Cruces, New Mexico Albertsons had a "buy 14,000 bees, get 1,000 free" coupon.

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Japanese tech giant Fujitsu has announced a new initiative to build on top of Riken research institute’s ongoing work with advanced superconducting quantum computing technologies to create a 1000 qubits quantum computer within the next few years.

The announcement comes after IBM promised to deliver a 1000 qubit quantum computer by 2023. While Fujitsu’s announcement doesn’t mention a concrete date it notes that the joint effort will operate under the Riken RQC-Fujitsu Collaboration Center till March 2025. 

The new collaboration center is an extension of the joint research on superconducting quantum computers between Fujitsu and Riken that was first announced in October 2020.

Developing hardware and software

According to a joint statement, the two entities will look to accelerate their research and development efforts with a view to put fault tolerant superconducting quantum computers into practical use.

They’ll work to improve qubit manufacturing, reduce the size and noise of the various peripherals, and work on integrating chips at low temperatures. 

The results of these efforts will be used to create a prototype superconducting quantum computer, which will be used to develop applications for practical purposes.

“The results of the joint activities conducted at this collaboration center not only offer the potential for real-world applications in areas like drug discovery and material sciences, but will also contribute to the development of science and technology both in Japan and throughout the world by shedding new light on physical phenomena and fundamental scientific theory,” note the companies in the joint statement.



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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Where to buy a PS5: Everything you need to know to score Sony's new gaming console - CNET

The PlayStation 5 is the fastest-selling video game console ever, but most people still don't have one.

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Microsoft retires Cortana app for iOS and Android - CNET

Mobile apps' demise wasn't exactly a surprise.

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Xbox Series X restock update: What's available at Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more retailers - CNET

Microsoft's new game console shows up here and there every few days. We've got links to every US retailer that sells the Xbox Series X.

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PS4, PS5 game discounts: PlayStation Store's huge Spring Sale now live - CNET

It features The Last of Us 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, Godfall, Hitman 3 and much, much more.

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If you have a Nvidia GPU, you'll now be able to use GeForce GPU Passthrough when running virtual machines on Windows.

While the feature has been used for a while now, the company didn't officially support the technology in the past but this has changed with the announcement that GeForce GPU Passthrough for Windows Virtual Machine is now in beta.

GeForce desktop graphics cards that are based on the Kepler, Maxwell or Pascal architectures or newer will be able to take advantage of GPU passthrough when running a virtual machine on Windows. Users that want to leverage GPU passthrough on a laptop though will need a GPU based on the Maxwell architecture or newer.

By using GPU passthrough, developers can use virtual machines to test software and even games on different operating systems while only using one machine. Linux users on the other hand will be able to play Windows-based games using a virtual machine with GPU passthrough enabled.

GeForce GPU Passthrough

In order to start using GeForce GPU Passthrough on your system, you'll need to ensure that you have the R465 driver installed.

While GPU passthrough could be a godsend for developers that want to test code in both Windows and Linux on one machine, there are some limitations.

For instance, Nvidia's GeForce GPU Passthrough technology only allows for one virtual machine to access the host machine's GPU. If you need to run multiple virtual machines using a single GPU, the company's GeForce graphics cards won't suffice. Instead you'll need to upgrade to either a Tesla or Quadro graphics card.

Now that Nvidia officially supports GPU passthrough, we'll likely see further enhancements and features that leverage the technology in the future.

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Best airline credit cards to use for April 2021 - CNET

Earn miles toward a free flight when flying with your preferred airline.

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Rian Johnson scored a big win with 2019's Knives Out, a star-studded 'whodunnit' that proved both a critical and commercial hit for the writer-director following his successful-yet-divisive Star Wars film, The Last Jedi.

Johnson announced plans for a Knives Out sequel shortly after the first film's release that would see Daniel Craig return as detective Benoit Blanc to solve an entirely new mystery.

Although news on the follow-up has been quiet since then, a major development has occurred today, with Variety reporting that Netflix has purchased the rights to not one, but two Knives Out sequels for the astonishing price of $450 million.

The deal will see Johnson return to write and helm the two sequels, alongside Craig who will reprise his role as the brilliant, Southern-fried investigator who must solve an especially complex murder mystery with numerous suspects.

Why Knives Out is a good investment for Netflix

While $450 million may seem like an outrageous sum to pay for two mid-budget mystery films, the purchase does provide Netflix with a ready-made franchise which already has a built-in fanbase.

Netflix has amassed an enormous audience over the years, but has so far struggled to develop compelling film properties which have lasting appeal. 

Recently, the company has attempted to kick off a number of blockbuster-style franchises with the likes of The Old Guard, Project Power and Outside the Wire, but most (with the exception of the Chris Hemsworth's record-smashing actioner Extraction) have faded from memory rather quickly.

On top of this, Netflix now has to compete with Disney Plus and HBO Max, which have a number of enormous franchise films in the pipeline from the likes of Star Wars, Marvel and DC, so it makes sense for the streaming giant to aggressively build its own exclusive properties with legitimate franchise appeal.

The first Knives Out made an impressive $311 million at the global box office from a budget of just $40 million. The film also earned Johnson an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. At present, it's unknown whether Knives Out 2 and 3 will also be released theatrically. 



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Genesis X concept is a gorgeous two-door EV that previews future designs - Roadshow

Genesis isn't saying whether the X will go into production, but the stunning coupe isn't too far-fetched.

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Could Apple's New Adaptive Power Feature Extend Your iPhone's Battery Life?

With this new feature being tested in the iOS 26 developer beta, you may be able to ditch the Low Power Mode setting in the future. from C...