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Published on 03/24/2023 at 16:50

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This recently released mobile game from a legendary video game license has risen to the top of the best sellers for iOS and Android. And the least we can say is that we didn’t see it coming!

Doom x Animal Crossing

After a very popular Doom Eternal, Bethesda’s shooter recently made a notable comeback, albeit not with a new opus as such. It’s in fact Mighty DOOM, announced last February, a Doom for mobile players with an artistic direction unusual for the license. With these cute little characters, this Doom almost looked like Animal Crossing. A similarity that is far from trivial given the liabilities of the two licenses.

Remember March 20, 2020. Two very different games were released at the same time: the cute Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the one hand and the bloody Doom Eternal on the other. Two spaces, two atmospheres and yet a strange connection between these two worlds. The players had fun linking these games that animated their detention, to the delight of the developers who enjoyed the situation. Mighty DOOM is a bit of the consecration of this unlikely crossover, all free and on mobile. And obviously it caught on.

Mighty Doom, the first of the downloads

After nearly two years of early access for a lucky few, the game released yesterday on iOS and Android phones. On this occasion we also had the right to a new gameplay trailer to present the title a little better. And obviously the revealed images made players want to try it out.

In just one day, Mighty DOOM has climbed to the top of the most downloaded free games rankings. With that, it has overtaken very popular games like Roblox and Summoners War: Chronicles. It must be said that the game tends to receive very positive opinions. For a free mobile game, the gameplay seems dynamic and interesting and the game doesn’t betray the universe of the license. Only major downside: the pay-to-win aspect in some parts of the game, which may annoy some. We can only invite you to use the free game to form your own opinion.

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OpenAI releases several plugins for ChatGPT. One of them, currently in alpha testing, allows him to pull information from the web to enrich his answers. Is it a good idea?

One of the limitations of ChatGPT is that it essentially gets stuck in those responses to dates, events, and people whose information pre-September 2021 is like searching for dates on the web on your own.

This is now possible thanks to plugins that OpenAI added yesterday. They allow him to access external sources and databases and even search for information directly on the web. At the moment these options are only available in the alpha version. These plugins are only accessible to a limited number of developers and users who have opted into the chatbot’s premium plan.

After this test phase, the plugins are then accessible to everyone. The plugin that adds precise web search queries. When ChatGPT is deliberately restricted, it is done precisely to better filter content to limit access to unreliable content. Knowing that ChatGPT can easily go wrong despite this control, direct access to search engines could well make the phenomenon worse.

Disturbing precedents

We remember Facebook’s unfortunate experience with its chatbot BlenderBot 3.0, which quickly became embroiled in conspiracy theories and anti-Semitism due to the viral content accessible to it. Similarly, in 2021, OpenAI attempted to experiment with connecting to the internet using an AI called WebGPT. The system, which pulled answers from the Internet, tended to dig from unreliable but popular sources.

It remains to be seen how ChatGPT will perform with this new feature. Among the other plugins there is also a Python code interpretation function. It is able to support uploading files to the chatbot and can also upload the generated file. This process allows files to be processed and converted from one format to another. In addition, OpenAI stated that it would like to further develop its policy on plugins for ChatGPT and, for example, allow companies to create them for their own needs.

Astronaut Jean-Jacques Favier, the sixth Frenchman to fly into space during a flight aboard the American shuttle Columbia, has died at the age of 73, the National Center for Space Studies (CNES) said on Friday.

Jean-Jacques Favier, a physicist and engineer by training, was selected as an “experimental astronaut” by the French space agency in 1985 while he was a research engineer at the Atomic Energy Commission (CEA).

Within the CNES he became the scientific director of the Mephisto space furnace, flying several times aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. In 1995 he was assigned as a special astronaut for an experiment in the Spacelab laboratory carried away from the American ship.

From June 20 to July 7, 1996, it spent 16 days, 21 hours and 48 minutes in orbit. This is 14 years after Jean-Loup Chrétien, the first Frenchman to fly into space aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.

Jean-Jacques Favier thus becomes “the first French scientist to remain in space”, specifies the CNES and pays tribute to his “exemplary career”.

“He will shape future generations and inspire many of us,” adds CNES CEO Philippe Baptiste in the press release.

During his mission, Jean-Jacques Favier was responsible for more than 30 physics experiments in microgravity.

After his career as an astronaut, he became involved in education and research, notably working on a CNES project to prepare for a future lunar and/or Mars base.

Resident Evil 4 Remake is finally out this Friday, March 24th, 2023 for consoles and PC. To mark the occasion, Capcom has just released a final trailer for this brilliantly remastered cult game.

Photo credit: Capcom

As you may know, the highly anticipated Resident Evil 4 remake is finally available this Friday 24th March 2023 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Players can therefore (re)discover this mythical episode of the Capcom horror saga, in a modernized and brilliantly redesigned formula.

To celebrate the launch of the title, The Japanese studio just released a final trailer. The opportunity for players to get an overview of what awaits them in this remake: intense battles against the Ganados in the famous village, the Castle of Salazar, without forgetting the island where the game’s epilogue takes place.

As a reminder, in our columns we praised the high quality of this Resident Evil 4 remake. In a few words, the title stands out a lively homage to the cult episode released in 2005. Faithful to the original material, this remake doesn’t forget to improve the formula on every point, be it on the side of gameplay, level design, narrative or the graphic part. with a glowing RE engine.

Mercenary mode confirmed by Capcom

Still, we regretted the absence of certain iconic game modes from the first RE 4 of the name. As a matter of fact, Players will have to do without the Ada dedicated DLC called Separate Ways for the time being. But according to reputable insider DuskGolem, Capcom is currently reviewing this fan-favorite expansion to likely offer it in paid content throughout the year.

Among the other shortcomings, of course, it is necessary to mention mercenary mode. As a reminder, this game mode focused on scoring invited players survive endless waves of enemies as long as possible in multiple arenas inspired by different areas of the campaign.

Photo credit: Capcom

In particular, this appreciated mode made it possible to embody various key characters of the franchise, like Leon of course, but also Ada, Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, Hulk or even Albert Wesker. Each character had their own arsenal.

Well, good news as Capcom confirms at the end of this trailer the arrival of the mercenary mode from April 7, 2023. Or in two short weeks. Note that this mode is accessible for free.

Canadians are mixed about the arrival of ChatGPT, this “chatbot” equipped with artificial intelligence (AI), with some even questioning if this technological advancement is a good thing, a recent poll found.

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For example, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Global News, 31% of Canadians believe developing AI technologies is a good thing, while 30% think the opposite and 39% believe they don’t know enough to express themselves oneself.

The study also found that people who had previously heard of ChatGPT, or 42% of respondents, were more likely to have a positive opinion of AI technologies (45%). This number only reaches 21% among those who have never heard of the “chatbot”.

“Interestingly, those with the highest and lowest levels of education (55% college graduates; 52% no degree) are most likely to think this technology is a good thing, while those with intermediate levels of education (37% some post-secondary; 37% high school graduates) are less so positive,” Ipsos said in a statement.

The pollster also clarified that men (53%) have a better opinion on the subject than women (32%).

The research was conducted between February 15 and 17 among 1,350 Canadians aged 18 and over.

Samsung is currently the undeniable reference in the field of foldable smartphones, at least commercially, since the company secures about 80% of global sales with this type of device. She would not intend to stop there and prepare a new offer.

AV Cesar

However, the competition is fierce, with Chinese manufacturers in particular vying for creativity and daring. Add to that the fact that giants like Google with the Pixel Fold and Apple with an iPhone Fold will enter the arena, and we understand that the Korean giant can’t really rest on its laurels. In addition to preparing for the launch of its new range of foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, Samsung would have a new form factor in its drawers, the Tri Fold.

Contrary to recent rumours, there is no Galaxy S23 FE in the development chain.

Samsung is instead working on the improved Z Fold 5 & Flip 5 along with a Tri-Fold that might finally ship this year

FE fans should look elsewhere…

— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) March 24, 2023

The South Korean giant’s triple laptop rumor isn’t entirely new. In fact, the company had filed an application Patent for such a device from June 2021 and even showed off a prototype at MWC 2023. The leaker claims that not only did Korean engineers give shape to the concept, but it will also be on our shelves before the end of the year. His tweet also states that “contrary to recent rumours” there is no Galaxy S23 FE in the pipeline.

Twitter revives the rumor of a Samsung folding smartphone with two hinges

Lovers of new technologies can only rejoice at the arrival of such a product. However, this announcement has something to question. Current foldable smartphones are notorious for not being models for strength and durability. Whether the hinge is vertical like the Galaxy Z Fold 4 or horizontal like the Oppo Find N2, No manufacturer has managed to find the ideal formula to avoid the appearance of an ugly crease.

A dual-jointed, triple device might give users an additional headache, but it would offer plenty of display and UI choices. A third sheet would add 50% more display with a diagonal of 11 inches.

Source: Android Authority

The first 4000-generation RTX-equipped laptops hit the market earlier this year at seldom-seen prices. As today with the MSI Katana 15 equipped with an RTX 4060 whose price increases from 1,399.99 euros to 1,199.99 euros on Cdiscount.

More efficient and three times more energy efficient than the previous generation, the RTX 4000 graphics cards managed to break the glass ceiling of the excellent RTX 3000. With such a GPU, you can play all the latest AAA titles without any problems as well as those to come , we still have to pay the price. However, some configurations benefit from promotions from time to time, this is notably the case with this MSI Katana 15 with an RTX 4060 with a reduction of 200 euros at the moment.

The MSI Katana 15 B12VFK-241XFR in a few points

• A GeForce RTX 4060 with 105W TGP
• A panel with a refresh rate of 144 Hz
• A 12th generation i5 processor with 16 GB of RAM

Instead of the usual 1399.99 euros, the MSI Katana 15 B12VFK-241XFR is now available from Cdiscount for 1199.99 euros.

What the RTX 4060 is really worth

One of the difficulties in designing a laptop gamer is being able to fit all the components into one case as if it were part of Tetris while still allowing for good airflow. But with an RTX 4060, even if the GPU TDP is only 105W, expect heating under high loads and rather low autonomy. A first advantage of this graphics card is that, even if it consumes less energy than previous models, it is at the top performance level.

Although the RTX 4060 only has 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM (the RTX 3060 had 12GB, for example), various benchmarks claim that its performance is on par with the RTX 3070 Ti. Of course, you can launch the latest AAA games in 1080p or 1440p with multiple features like ray tracing and DLSS enabled. Even with advanced settings, the FPS count shouldn’t drop, so take advantage of that on this panel, which allows for a 144Hz refresh rate.

A screen for gamers

This configuration of the MSI Katana 15 features a 15.6-inch IPS LCD panel in Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and, as mentioned above, with an ultra-smooth frame rate. This screen is therefore suitable for all types of video games, from epic single player with gorgeous graphics to exciting competitive multiplayer. The resolution could have been a bit higher, especially for photo or video editors, for whom the fineness of the screen is important.

As a processor, we have an Intel Core i5-12450H, which has 8 cores and 12 threads and can be clocked from 2 GHz to 4.4 GHz. It is supported by 16GB of DDR5 RAM clocked at 4800MHz which makes multitasking smooth. We installed a 512 GB NVMe SSD as storage, the connection is complete and allows versatile use with one USB-A Gen 2.0 port, two USB-A Gen 3.2 ports, one USB-C port, one RJ45 port and one HDMI port .

Finally, it should be noted that this laptop comes without an operating system, so it requires an additional investment in a license.

To compare the MSI Katana 15 B12VFK-241XFR with other products in the same category, we now invite you to consult our guide on the best gaming laptops of the moment.

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Released in February 2023, the Galaxy S23 is one of the best smartphones from Samsung thanks to a beautiful design, an excellent screen and great performance. Today it’s available for €679, up from €959 when it launched last month.

Samsung Galaxy S23 // Source: Frandroid – Anthony Wonner and Chloé Pertuis

The smartphone series Samsung Galaxy S23 replaced the very good S22. This new series corrects the shortcomings of its predecessor by abandoning its Exynos and instead surrounding itself with a more powerful ally: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This change makes the difference and was confirmed during our test. The Galaxy S23 is a smartphone that we can highly recommend, especially since it costs 280 euros less today than when it was released.

What we like about the Galaxy S23

• Top design and screen
• Excellent performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• Great photographic versatility

Instead of starting at 959 euros, the Galaxy S23 (8 + 128 GB version) is now displayed at Cdiscount with 914 euros, but thanks to the code GALAXIES23 and a trade-in offer of 100 euros, Samsung’s premium smartphone only costs 679 euros.

If the offer mentioned in this article is no longer available after that, you can find more Samsung Galaxy S23 promotions below. The table is updated automatically.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 at the best price?

A design that is still as neat as ever, without forgetting a raised screen

Like its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S23 shows exemplary surfaces with rounded corners, low weight and a compact format. The S23 is easy to handle and its screen is retina-friendly. Its 6.1-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution (2,340 x 1,080 pixels) is a pleasure. It offers excellent brightness, true-to-life colors and good responsiveness thanks to its 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.

The look on the back isn’t the same as last year. The rectangular block, rolled up at the edge, disappears, making way for three separate cameras whose integration is sublime. The photo configuration is as follows: a 50-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 10-megapixel x3 telephoto lens. The recordings are less saturated and therefore more accurate in terms of playback. During our test, we noticed that focus was rather moody in x3 and portrait mode was noisy in low light. The Galaxy S23 still excels when it hits the mark, regardless of the sensor used.

A small smartphone that offers big advantages

The South Korean brand has corrected the situation for this S23 series: Europe actually benefits from a Qualcomm chip. Under the hood, the Galaxy S23 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 paired with 8GB of RAM. The observation is clear, this chip offers better graphics performance and energy efficiency. So the Samsung smartphone clearly has the shoulders to withstand resource-intensive applications such as 3D games, but beware, it tends to heat up after around twenty minutes.

After giving the S22 a score of 5/10 in the autonomy part, the Galaxy S23 is a better student and gets a score of 7/10. Thanks to the new Qualcomm chip, the phone can easily last a day. Of course it depends on your usage, but for such a compact phone it’s a good score. On the other hand, you have to be content with a 25 W block for charging – not included in the scope of delivery.

To find out more, see our full Samsung Galaxy S23 review.

8/10

Samsung offers smartphones for all budgets. So if you can’t find anything about the South Korean brand’s new premium benchmark, you’re sure to find it in our dedicated guide.

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