'Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria' to debut on PC next spring

This new Lord of the Rings game will bring you to Middle-earth's dwarven mines. Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will debut on the PC via the Epic Games Store next spring. You and your dwarven friends will be tasked to reclaim the lost spoils inside the creepy, dark mines of Moria. You can check out the first trailer for the game above.

You will play a customizable dwarf character summoned to the Misty Mountains by Gimli. You can go solo or team up with up to eight other players online. You can expect to battle orcs, learn how to conserve resources, hunt and gather for food, manage your sleep, and more. There's also a base-building mechanic integrated into the story. Developer Free Range Games hasn't revealed yet if the title will be released on other platforms, so for now, only PC gamers will get to enjoy this newest addition to the LoTR universe.

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Netflix rumoured to be buying Roku

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Netflix might be changing its mind about adding a device to its stable. The company is reportedly in talks with Roku to acquire its business. Citing sources familiar with the company, Roku employees have allegedly had their trading window shut for selling Roku stock. This typically happens when information could be released that would affect its stock. It's meant to prevent insider trading. Roku's stock has dropped nearly 80% since July 2021 due to weak demand for its streaming hardware.

The streaming service's potential acquisition is reportedly a "focus of internal chatter" at the company. This report comes after it was a target of an acquisition last year. Neither company has yet to confirm the rumours. But Netflix itself is facing stock falls due to fierce competition from the likes of Disney, HBO Max, and more. Netflix has recently confirmed plans to adopt a cheaper ad-supported plan, so bringing in Roku, which has experience in the market, can possibly help them out. 

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Apple tipped to be working on 15-inch MacBook Air

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Even as the MacBook Air just got a refresh, Apple is reportedly working on a 15-inch version of the slim laptop. It'll reportedly launch at the end of 2023 or early 2024. This rumoured device will be the closest to the larger 16-inch MacBook Pro. This 15-inch variant will be the same as the current 13.6-inch model, which just launched.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company is also working on a 12-inch MacBook, but it isn't clear what model this will be. Apple hasn't offered a laptop of this size since the Retina MacBook was discontinued.

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Linktree debuts one-stop-shop Marketplace

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Link-in-bio platform Linktree has a new one-stop directory to make it easier for users to browse platform partners and integrations. The new hub is called Linktree Marketplace. It's designed to drive exposure to its partnerships, which include companies like Bandsintown, Cameo, GoFundMe, PayPal, Venmo, Reddit, SoundCloud, Square, and more.

Linktree is also introducing Link Apps, which embeds Linktree partners' digital experiences and services for platform visitors. These include NFT galleries, gaming launches, social media pages, music, and shopping. This will allow you to interact with these services directly within users' Linktree landing pages. Marketplace will serve as a directory for partner Link Apps.

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