Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:46AM 
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Microsoft Teams is getting a major update to refresh its virtual backgrounds, including new animated ones. The new backgrounds are designed to match the different preferences and needs of 300 million active monthly Teams users. Whether you want to hide your messy room or create a fun and imaginative atmosphere, you can find one that works for you.
Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 10:19PM Darkest Dungeon II, the highly anticipated sequel to the roguelike RPG, will launch version 1.0 on the Epic Games Store and Steam tomorrow, May 8. Red Hook Studios revealed the date with a trailer that showcases its hand-drawn art style and new features. If you have Darkest Dungeon on Steam, you can get a limited-time discount on the new title.
Red Hook promises a game with a rich and immersive story, a polished turn-based combat system, and some new features unavailable in the early access release. This 1.0 version adds one playable character and the final two story acts. You can expect quality-of-life improvements in the future, as well as new monsters and hero skins, mod support, and ongoing balance tuning.
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:50PM 
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Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 8:59PM 
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Apple fans hoping for touch-sensitive solid-state buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro may have to wait longer. A shareholder letter from Cirrus Logic, one of Apple’s main suppliers for the Taptic Engine, suggests that the feature has been delayed or cancelled. Cirrus said that a new product it was working on for this fall would not launch as planned.
