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Netflix and Roblox have teamed up for a digital theme park with activities pulled from the streamers many popular franchises. Netflix Nextworld is an area within Roblox thats currently in early access. The company says the experience is all about bringing fans to the entertainment they love. To that end, Nextworld features activities based on Stranger Things, One Piece, Cobra Kai and even those Zack Snyder Rebel Moon movies that people seem to hate. Theres also an activity based on the upcoming Jurassic World: Chaos Theory cartoon. The whole thing is arranged like a theme park, with mini-games and easter eggs galore. Some of these games look pretty fleshed out, like the survival horror title Stranger Things: Escape from Hawkins High and the fighting sim One Piece: East Blue Brawls. Regular people can make some really cool stuff on Roblox, so a company with resources like Netflix should really raise the bar. There are also a bunch of shorter experiences, like an online version of the game show Is It Cake? in which, well, people try to guess if something is cake. We arent sure how that one will work since none of it is cake. Its just pixels and code. Playing these games and exploring the park nets users collectibles and wearables from various shows, which are then used to decorate a private space called a Fan Pod. Some of these collectibles include a Demogorgon plushie head and the iconic One Piece flag. Netflix Finally, theres something called the Streamship, which is a shared space to watch Netflix content. The company says this home base within Nextworld will provide social features and include events like premieres and viewing parties. Netflix Nextworld is now in early access and is available on any console that supports Roblox, in addition to mobile and PC/Mac. The streamer does say the theme park will feature plenty of surprises, so lets hope for a mini-game based on the driving crooner.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/netflix-and-roblox-team-up-for-a-digital-theme-park-thats-heavy-on-corporate-synergy-171944923.html?src=rss
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Nintendo has apparently had enough of Xs (Twitters) API fees. The Mario maker said on Wednesday that starting on June 10, direct integration from the Switchs image album to Elon Musks Nazi-curious platform will no longer work. With Nintendos departure, all three major console makers have pulled the plug on native screen-sharing to X. Xs official gaming account posted a bizarre, downright Orwellian response that ignores its central role in the Mario makers exit. Our partnership with Nintendo remains strong, and we are working together to ensure a smooth transition for all users, @xGaming posted at the end of its nonchalantly misleading reply to Nintendos announcement. We will continue collaborating with partners to bring new and exciting experiences to our global gaming community. Ironically, Xs built-in reader context feature filled in the omitted subtext. This is in direct response to X changing their API, the user-generated context says. Specifically, X is charging companies upwards of $40,000 or more per month to access its API. Sonys PlayStation and Microsofts Xbox already removed integration with X last year. As of June 10, 2024, it will no longer be possible to post screenshots and videos to X (formerly Twitter) from the Nintendo Switch's Album, or send friend requests to social media users via the Friend Suggestions feature.Find out more: https://t.co/rNkouTo109 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 9, 2024 Wired first reported last year that access to the cheapest Enterprise API plan for The Dumpster Fire Formerly Known As Twitter starts at $42,000 monthly. Higher tiers can allegedly cost $125,000 and $210,000 per month. Microsoft led the charge when it said the Xbox was abandoning Musks API plan in April 2023, while Sony held its nose and stuck it out until November. The $42,000 (or more) monthly cost may not sound like much to these well-heeled mega-corporations, but apparently, even they have their limits. After all, quick screen-sharing to social channels is a marketing feature from a corporate perspective. If their accountants look at the analytics, weigh them against Musks fees and see it isnt paying off, theyll do what profit-driven entities do and reduce the overhead. But hey, at least Xs partnership with Nintendo remains strong. Of course, you can still post Switch screenshots to Musks hellscape; it just has extra steps now. You can send Switch album images to your phone wirelessly or transfer them to your PC using a USB cable, and then post them manually. Nintendo says integrated Facebook sharing is still enabled but warns that it could be discontinued later.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/nintendo-is-done-paying-elon-musk-for-x-integration-165704399.html?src=rss
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Embers highly-esteemed Travel Mug 2+ has dropped to a record-low price of $128, which is a discount of $72. The actual sale price is $160, but theres a clippable coupon for the remaining $32. This is a pretty great deal for those in the market for a tech-heavy travel mug. To that end, the Travel Mug 2+ integrates with Apples Find My technology, so youll always know exactly where your beverage is. It even has a built-in speaker thatll ping when youre looking for it. Anything can happen while traveling, so its good to have a little peace of mind, particularly because the usual price of this mug is $200. Otherwise, this is a fantastic mug that keeps beverages hot for up to three hours and boasts a 12-ounce capacity. The batterys on point, allowing for three hours of use on its own and a full day while resting on the included charging coaster. You also get access to the Embers proprietary app for setting the temperature, customizing presets and more. The mug does feature a little touchscreen for this, so the apps not always necessary. Ember makes great products, which is why we often recommend the companys mugs. However, the Travel Mug 2+ isnt perfect. You can hand wash it, but dont put it in the dishwasher, unless you want to turn it into an expensive mug-shaped thing that doesnt actually work. Theres also the price. At $200, its very hard to recommend this product because, well, its a mug for drinking tea and coffee. Its easier to recommend at $128, and it makes a great gift, but at the end of the day its still just a container for liquids. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/embers-travel-mug-2-with-find-my-support-drops-to-a-record-low-price-163054893.html?src=rss
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