Varl Tux
@hollowmouse.bsky.social
Food, cats, music, nature, video games and TV shows. Happy vibes. I may or may not post random stuff.
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Europe’s cookie nightmare is finally crumbling 🍪 The European Commission wants browsers to manage cookie preferences instead of pop-ups on every website. Finally! Details here 👇 www.theverge.com/news/823788/...
Europe’s cookie nightmare is crumbling
The seven-year nightmare is nearly over
www.theverge.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Europe’s cookie nightmare is finally crumbling 🍪 The European Commission wants browsers to manage cookie preferences instead of pop-ups on every website. Finally! Details here 👇 www.theverge.com/news/823788/...
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Steam Frame, Steam Controller, Steam Machine announcement is expected soon, here's a first look!
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Steam Frame, Steam Controller, Steam Machine announcement is expected soon, here's a first look!
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“I ain't no hero…”
Marvel’s Wolverine launches Fall 2026, and is available to wishlist today: play.st/42I4v8E
Marvel’s Wolverine launches Fall 2026, and is available to wishlist today: play.st/42I4v8E
October 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“I ain't no hero…”
Marvel’s Wolverine launches Fall 2026, and is available to wishlist today: play.st/42I4v8E
Marvel’s Wolverine launches Fall 2026, and is available to wishlist today: play.st/42I4v8E
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Ghost of Yotei had the biggest first-party launch in Europe for PlayStation since Spider-Man 2, in terms of first week physical and digital sales.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ghost-o...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ghost-o...
Ghost of Yotei had the biggest first-party launch in Europe for PlayStation since Spider-Man 2 | VGC
The game’s first weekend of sales were in line with those of Ghost of Tsushima…
www.videogameschronicle.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Ghost of Yotei had the biggest first-party launch in Europe for PlayStation since Spider-Man 2, in terms of first week physical and digital sales.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ghost-o...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ghost-o...
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The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October includes:
🌫️ Silent Hill 2
⏳ Until Dawn
🧛🏻 V Rising
🐉 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
…and more. The full lineup: play.st/476NXsf
🌫️ Silent Hill 2
⏳ Until Dawn
🧛🏻 V Rising
🐉 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
…and more. The full lineup: play.st/476NXsf
October 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October includes:
🌫️ Silent Hill 2
⏳ Until Dawn
🧛🏻 V Rising
🐉 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
…and more. The full lineup: play.st/476NXsf
🌫️ Silent Hill 2
⏳ Until Dawn
🧛🏻 V Rising
🐉 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
…and more. The full lineup: play.st/476NXsf
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Microsoft says its new cooling method could enable more powerful chips and efficient data centers. Microsoft is using a method called microfluidics that involves liquid coolant flowing directly into the silicon www.theverge.com/report/78599...
Microsoft says this new cooling method could enable more powerful chips and efficient data centers
The technology still has to prove itself in the real world.
www.theverge.com
September 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Microsoft says its new cooling method could enable more powerful chips and efficient data centers. Microsoft is using a method called microfluidics that involves liquid coolant flowing directly into the silicon www.theverge.com/report/78599...
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Did you know your MacBook has a sensor that knows the exact angle of the screen hinge?
It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door.
It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door.
September 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Did you know your MacBook has a sensor that knows the exact angle of the screen hinge?
It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door.
It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door.
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Your PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for August:
🐉 Mortal Kombat 1
🕸️ Marvel’s Spider-Man
🏄 Sword of the Sea
👾 Earth Defense Force 6
…and more, all available Aug 19. Full details: play.st/4mEVt3N
🐉 Mortal Kombat 1
🕸️ Marvel’s Spider-Man
🏄 Sword of the Sea
👾 Earth Defense Force 6
…and more, all available Aug 19. Full details: play.st/4mEVt3N
August 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Your PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for August:
🐉 Mortal Kombat 1
🕸️ Marvel’s Spider-Man
🏄 Sword of the Sea
👾 Earth Defense Force 6
…and more, all available Aug 19. Full details: play.st/4mEVt3N
🐉 Mortal Kombat 1
🕸️ Marvel’s Spider-Man
🏄 Sword of the Sea
👾 Earth Defense Force 6
…and more, all available Aug 19. Full details: play.st/4mEVt3N
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Time for a little road trip. Season Two is coming but first: a quick pit stop at Gamescom #OpeningNightLive on Tuesday. Bring a Stimpak. #FalloutonPrime
August 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Time for a little road trip. Season Two is coming but first: a quick pit stop at Gamescom #OpeningNightLive on Tuesday. Bring a Stimpak. #FalloutonPrime
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China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card. They’re set to appear in new handheld gaming PCs www.theverge.com/news/759624/...
China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card
Ever heard of a “1517” or a “Mini SSD”?
www.theverge.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
China is about to launch SSDs so small you insert them like a SIM card. They’re set to appear in new handheld gaming PCs www.theverge.com/news/759624/...
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Adorable Elephant feel all loved with cuddles.. 🥰
August 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Adorable Elephant feel all loved with cuddles.. 🥰
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end of an era. AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet next month
August 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
end of an era. AOL is discontinuing its dial-up internet next month
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Baldur’s Gate 3 performance director and star Aliona Baranova thinks film and TV executives are missing a trick by not casting more video game actors.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 performance director says Hollywood is missing a trick not casting more game actors | VGC
Aliona Baranova says casting execs mistakenly treat game actors as niche performers…
vgc.news
August 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Baldur’s Gate 3 performance director and star Aliona Baranova thinks film and TV executives are missing a trick by not casting more video game actors.
vgc.news/news/baldurs...
vgc.news/news/baldurs...
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Disney's The Fantastic Four: First Steps has passed the $350M global mark.
The film grossed an estimated $39.6M internationally this weekend. Estimated international total stands at $170.3M, estimated global total stands at $368.7M.
#TheFantasticFour #BoxOffice
The film grossed an estimated $39.6M internationally this weekend. Estimated international total stands at $170.3M, estimated global total stands at $368.7M.
#TheFantasticFour #BoxOffice
August 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Disney's The Fantastic Four: First Steps has passed the $350M global mark.
The film grossed an estimated $39.6M internationally this weekend. Estimated international total stands at $170.3M, estimated global total stands at $368.7M.
#TheFantasticFour #BoxOffice
The film grossed an estimated $39.6M internationally this weekend. Estimated international total stands at $170.3M, estimated global total stands at $368.7M.
#TheFantasticFour #BoxOffice
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The chief tech officer of Clair Obscur developer Sandfall Interactive says there are no plans to expand the studio despite the game's success, because "the team we have now is just the right size" for the type of games it makes.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/id-pref...
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‘I’d prefer working as a small team’: Clair Obscur studio exec says there are no plans to expand | VGC
Sandfall Interactive’s lead programmer says the studio is “just the the right size” for the games it makes…
www.videogameschronicle.com
August 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The chief tech officer of Clair Obscur developer Sandfall Interactive says there are no plans to expand the studio despite the game's success, because "the team we have now is just the right size" for the type of games it makes.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/id-pref...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/id-pref...
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Handling family business in Mafia: The Old Country is a big job.
New gameplay trailer showcases rooftop runs, horseback chases, and sneaking behind enemy lines: play.st/44GqBd4
New gameplay trailer showcases rooftop runs, horseback chases, and sneaking behind enemy lines: play.st/44GqBd4
July 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Handling family business in Mafia: The Old Country is a big job.
New gameplay trailer showcases rooftop runs, horseback chases, and sneaking behind enemy lines: play.st/44GqBd4
New gameplay trailer showcases rooftop runs, horseback chases, and sneaking behind enemy lines: play.st/44GqBd4
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'Hello human, nice to meet you'
July 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
'Hello human, nice to meet you'
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Namco's J.League Soccer Prime Goal EX has a nice little touch. Commentator Dave, whose delivery is just so wholesome, has different intros if the game detects an existing save. It's no Psycho Mantis moment but it's still neat
#PlayStation #PS1 #PSone #JLeague #Namco
#PlayStation #PS1 #PSone #JLeague #Namco
July 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Namco's J.League Soccer Prime Goal EX has a nice little touch. Commentator Dave, whose delivery is just so wholesome, has different intros if the game detects an existing save. It's no Psycho Mantis moment but it's still neat
#PlayStation #PS1 #PSone #JLeague #Namco
#PlayStation #PS1 #PSone #JLeague #Namco
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Just revealed: two Ghost of Yōtei Limited Edition Bundles for PS5.
Dive into the details on these two intricate console and DualSense controller designs that honor the beauty of Japanese tradition: play.st/40Mh8yr
Dive into the details on these two intricate console and DualSense controller designs that honor the beauty of Japanese tradition: play.st/40Mh8yr
July 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Just revealed: two Ghost of Yōtei Limited Edition Bundles for PS5.
Dive into the details on these two intricate console and DualSense controller designs that honor the beauty of Japanese tradition: play.st/40Mh8yr
Dive into the details on these two intricate console and DualSense controller designs that honor the beauty of Japanese tradition: play.st/40Mh8yr
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What happens when you stop smoking? #NoTobacco
July 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
What happens when you stop smoking? #NoTobacco
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Blender 4.5 LTS has reached Release Candidate! 🚀
Now's the time for you to test it and report any issues to help make this release as stable as possible.
👉 Download it here: builder.blender.org #b3d
Now's the time for you to test it and report any issues to help make this release as stable as possible.
👉 Download it here: builder.blender.org #b3d
July 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Blender 4.5 LTS has reached Release Candidate! 🚀
Now's the time for you to test it and report any issues to help make this release as stable as possible.
👉 Download it here: builder.blender.org #b3d
Now's the time for you to test it and report any issues to help make this release as stable as possible.
👉 Download it here: builder.blender.org #b3d
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New #Superman Character Playlists available!
Lois Lane: open.spotify.com/playlist/5GJ...
Jimmy Olsen: open.spotify.com/playlist/3ef...
Lois Lane: open.spotify.com/playlist/5GJ...
Jimmy Olsen: open.spotify.com/playlist/3ef...
July 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New #Superman Character Playlists available!
Lois Lane: open.spotify.com/playlist/5GJ...
Jimmy Olsen: open.spotify.com/playlist/3ef...
Lois Lane: open.spotify.com/playlist/5GJ...
Jimmy Olsen: open.spotify.com/playlist/3ef...