BloombergMark Gurman of WhatsApp reports that AI-generated emojis may be one of the new features Apple shows off at WWDC next month. If the current emoji library wasn't overwhelming enough (not to mention my ever-growing sticker collection in both Messages and WhatsApp), Gurman writes that the company is “developing software that will allow users to instantly create custom emojis based on what they're texting.” Niche food emojis? Please. :tunamayosandwich:
– Matt Smith
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The colour pages are eye-catching.
The Clara Colour is a $150 e-reader that uses Kobo's library (and your local library) but enhances the experience with coloured book covers. Yes, Kobo has launched a colour e-reader before the Kindle. While Amazon is busy experimenting with everything, other than thatWhen it comes to e-readers, it's probably safe to assume that a color Kindle will arrive at some point, but for now, Kobo's Clara Color wins out as a consumer-friendly color e-reader.
Of course, I love that Kobo spells color with a 'u', but I'm not sure I can explain why.
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Truly a horror mystery.
Resident Evil 6 Despite being almost universally panned by fans since being ported to the Nintendo Switch in 2019, the game has sold surprisingly well. The game was just added to Capcom's Platinum titles list, meaning it has crossed the 1 million units sold threshold. Don't do it yourself. I recommend the remake. Resident Evil 2 (or 3), or an infinite number of Resident Evil 4 The remake. If you feel like you might have a heart attack, check out this Resident Evil game made for VR.
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Turn the crank to make it flap.
Playdate's Flappy Bird tribute is now playable, so if you're willing to sideload stuff onto your cute little crank console, give it a go. Surprisingly, using the crank to control the bird makes it even more challenging.
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