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While pretty much every TV is a smart TV these days, you might still want a dedicated streaming box to do the heavy lifting or maybe you'd like to have one for a projector. There a number of Black Friday deals on streaming devices, including the latest Roku Ultra. That box has dropped by $20 to $80, which is an all-time low-price for the streaming box. Roku unveiled the 2024 Ultra in September. It claims that the device is at least 30 percent faster than any of its other players. As such, apps should load quickly and moving around the user interface should feel zippy. This is our pick for the best set-top streaming box. The Roku Ultra offers 4K streaming with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, as well as Dolby Atmos audio. It supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and you can plug in an Ethernet cable as well. This model comes with a second-gen Voice Remote Pro, which boasts backlit buttons and USB-C charging, though Roku says it should run for up to three months on a single charge. Other features include hands-free voice control and a lost remote finder function. Roku ditched the headphone jack for wired listening this time around, unfortunately, but you can still connect wireless headphones to the Roku Ultra via Bluetooth. The Roku Channel offers more than 400 free, ad-supported streaming channels, along with on-demand shows and movies. The Roku Ultra is also compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and AirPlay. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-2024-roku-ultra-drops-to-80-in-this-black-friday-deal-181528897.html?src=rss
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Remedy just announced that Control Ultimate Edition will be released for Mac computers on February 12, 2025. The developer didnt say which Macs would run the title, but its a safe bet that the game will only work on M-series computers. Control Ultimate Edition contains the original game, post-launch patches and season pass expansions. It hasnt been revealed if this version will include the updates for current-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This information comes from the companys Capital Markets Day, a meeting of investors. Remedy made some other announcements during the gathering, including that its still working on Control 2. The game was first revealed back in 2022 and we havent heard much since that original announcement. The developer did note that the sequel would be an action RPG. This is interesting because the first Control had some RPG elements, with various weapon and ability upgrades, but I wouldnt call it a full-fledged action RPG. Remedy owns the Control IP now, so it can do whatever it wants with the franchise. The developer made an announcement that the original Control would be receiving a free update early next year. This update will unlock some previously released content. It also crowed that the critical darling Alan Wake 2 has sold more than 1.8 million units since launch. The sequel was Remedys fastest-selling game ever. Finally, the developer offered some extremely vague plans to transform both Alan Wake and Control from great games to world-class franchises by 2030. We arent exactly sure what that means, but it likely points to an expanded pop culture footprint.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/control-ultimate-edition-comes-to-macs-on-february-12-181018677.html?src=rss
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Meta is making a pitch to get its AI into the UKs public health system. The Guardian reported on Tuesday that the company held a hackathon in Europe, tasking over 200 developers to use its Llama AI to improve the countrys health services. The company awarded funds for developing AI that shortens wait times in Britains A&E rooms (ERs in the US). The UKs AI minister, Feryal Clark, told The Guardian that the government can adopt AI, such as Metas open-source model, to support our key missions. Earlier this month, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave the green light for Llama to work with the US government. Bloomberg reported on the same day that the company was also working with governments and contractors in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and as we can see movement toward now the UK. Given that Britains use of the open-source AI model wouldnt provide a direct or immediate financial pipeline back to the company, The Guardian asked Metas president of global affairs, Nick Clegg, what was in it for Meta. It is in the long run indirectly in our interest to see this ecosystem of Llama-based innovation because it then makes it much easier for us to reincorporate innovations that are out there into our own products, Clegg, a former UK deputy prime minister, said. Mark Zuckerberg said in August that Llama was approaching 350 million downloads, which he credited to the AI models open-source nature. Clegg sounded dismissive perhaps mockingly so of fears surrounding AI infiltrating governments. Who knows, maybe AI will start developing a mind of its own and will start wanting to turn us into paper clips by next Tuesday, he told The Guardian. But I think that right now, the technology is way more primitive than a lot of the fears suggest. To be fair to critics, right now is less of a concern than later. The UK AI minister Clark told The Guardian that the government wouldnt shy away from the significant risk AI represents. Instead, it would make sure that any regulation we introduce is proportionate, supports innovation and does not place undue burden on business.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/meta-wants-its-llama-ai-in-britains-public-healthcare-system-174119281.html?src=rss
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