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The latest Xbox feature makes major game updates a lot less annoying

The latest Xbox feature makes major game updates a lot less annoying

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    The latest update to the Xbox Game Bar on PC.

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The Xbox September Update is here, bringing a host of new features and changes to the Xbox experience on PC, mobile and consoles.

The most important new feature is the ability to pre-download a game’s upcoming updates on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One. This means that on the day the update is released, you don’t have to go through a long download, but you can start taking action straight away.

This could be an absolute game changer, especially for live service games that often receive a lot of new content. Unfortunately, the feature is currently only supported in a few select titles. The latest Xbox Wire blog post lists Sea of ​​Thieves, Minecraft, And Cassette beasts below, but says to “expect many more titles to support it soon.”

If you want to try this feature, make sure your Xbox is up to date and then go to the My Games and Apps window. From there, click on “Manage” and “Updates”. This gives you an advance overview of all updates for your library that are available for download.

There are also changes to the Wishlist system, which will now notify you when a game you want is released, added to Xbox Game Pass, or available to try for free during a Free Play Day promotion. If you are not a fan of this change, please note that you can turn off these notifications in your notification settings.

The Xbox mobile app is also being revised. Features of the separate Xbox Game Pass app will be integrated, although this application will no longer be available for download in November. This means that with the Xbox app you can finally manage your Xbox Game Pass membership and browse the Xbox Game Pass catalog in one place.

Finally, Game Bar Compact Mode is now rolling out for PC gamers. This mode is specifically optimized for smaller displays and handhelds, which is good news if you own something like the Asus Rog Ally X.

Some improved game management features will also be available for the Xbox app on PC. This includes the ability to easily view and install add-ons, as well as some interface changes that make it easier to keep track of everything that’s installed. Considering how bad the Xbox app is on the platform, small improvements like this can only be a good thing.

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The University of Wisconsin fires the porn industry’s former chancellor, who wanted to stay on as a professor

The University of Wisconsin fires the porn industry’s former chancellor, who wanted to stay on as a professor

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor who wanted to keep his job after he was fired as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for producing pornographic films. Joe Gow, who had served as UW-La Crosse’s chancellor for nearly 17 years, argued last week that he should be retained in a teaching position on campus. But the university’s lawyers argued that he behaved unethically, violated the terms of his employment contract, damaged the university’s reputation and compromised its mission. The regents met in closed session Friday morning before publicly voting to fire Gow. There was no public discussion before the board vote. Gow said he is considering filing a lawsuit to keep his teaching job. He did not immediately respond to a message Friday morning. Gow has been on paid leave from his faculty position since the regents fired him as chancellor in 2023, shortly after university leaders became aware of the videos posted on pornographic websites. The case has drawn national attention both for the salaciousness of a high-ranking university official making pornographic films and speaking publicly about them and for the questions it raises about free speech rights. Gow argued that his videos and two e-books he and his wife Carmen have published about their experiences in adult films are protected by the First Amendment. The university’s attorney argued that Gow’s videos themselves were legal, but that they were not protected by his employment contract. Zach Greenberg, an attorney at the free speech advocacy group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, called the regents’ decision “a major blow to…” academic freedom and the right to free speech.” “FIRE has said time and time again: Public universities cannot sacrifice the First Amendment to protect their reputation,” Greenberg said. “We are disappointed that the UW has caved to donors and politicians by alienating a tenured professor.” Republican lawmakers already view the Wisconsin university system as a liberal incubator. Last year they forced the company to scale back its diversity initiatives. System President Jay Rothman has tried to avoid further angering conservatives as he seeks approval for an $855 million increase in the next state budget. Gow’s hope of teaching in the classroom again was rejected by his department head, Linda Dickmeyer. She said because Gow hasn’t taught in 20 years, he will be assigned general education courses, but she refuses to allow him to return to teaching in any role. Gow was criticized in 2018 for inviting porn actress Nina Hartley to give a talk on campus. She received $5,000 from tuition fees for her performance. He came up with the idea of ​​bringing her to campus after filming a pornographic video with her, the university said. Gow and his wife’s e-books were written under the pseudonyms “Monogamy with Benefits: How Porn Enhances Our Relationships” and “Married with Benefits.” Our real-life adventures in the adult industry.” But they also star in a YouTube channel called “Sexy Healthy Cooking,” in which the couple cooks meals with porn actors.

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor who wanted to keep his job after he was fired as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for producing pornographic films.

Joe Gow, who served as UW-La Crosse’s chancellor for nearly 17 years, argued last week that he should retain a teaching position on campus. But the university’s lawyers argued that he behaved unethically, violated the terms of his employment contract, damaged the university’s reputation and compromised its mission.

The regents met in closed session Friday morning before publicly voting to fire Gow. There was no public discussion before the board vote.

Gow said he is considering filing a lawsuit to keep his teaching job. He did not immediately respond to a message Friday morning.

Gow has been on paid leave from his faculty position since the regents fired him as chancellor in 2023, shortly after university leadership became aware of the videos posted on pornographic websites.

The case has drawn national attention both for the salaciousness of a high-ranking university official making and speaking publicly about pornographic films and for the questions it raises about free speech rights.

Gow argued that his videos and two e-books that he and his wife Carmen published about their experiences in adult films were protected by the First Amendment. The university’s attorney argued that Gow’s videos themselves were legal, but that they were not protected by his employment contract.

Zach Greenberg, an attorney with the free speech advocacy group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, called the regents’ decision “a major blow to academic freedom and the right to free expression.”

“FIRE has said time and time again: Public universities cannot sacrifice the First Amendment to protect their reputations,” Greenberg said. “We are disappointed that the UW has caved to donors and politicians by alienating a tenured professor.”

Republican lawmakers already view Wisconsin’s university system as a liberal incubator. Last year they forced the company to scale back its diversity initiatives. System President Jay Rothman has tried to avoid further angering conservatives as he seeks approval for an $855 million increase in the next state budget.

Gow’s hope of teaching in the classroom again was rejected by his department head, Linda Dickmeyer. She said that because Gow had not taught in 20 years, he would be assigned general education courses, but she declined to allow him to return to teaching in any capacity.

Gow was criticized in 2018 for inviting porn actress Nina Hartley to speak on campus. She received $5,000 from tuition fees for her performance. The university said he came up with the idea of ​​bringing her to campus after filming a pornographic video with her.

Gow and his wife’s e-books were written under the pseudonyms “Monogamy with Benefits: How Porn Enhances Our Relationships” and “Married with Benefits – Our Real Adventures in the Adult Industry.” But they also star in a YouTube channel called “Sexy Healthy Cooking,” in which the couple cooks meals with porn actors.

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2024 election updates: Trump meets with Zelensky as Ukraine becomes campaign issue

2024 election updates: Trump meets with Zelensky as Ukraine becomes campaign issue

Harris is out with a new ad in which she blasts Trump for his “broken promises” to auto workers outside his town hall in Warren, Michigan, and suggests she would try to scrap one of his key trade deals.

The digital ad presents a clip of Trump promising at a rally in 2016 that if elected, “he will not lose any plants, there will be new plants coming to this country and there will be jobs again,” the closure of a Stellantis compared to a factory in this city two years later. (Stellantis owns the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands.)

In a statement overnight, Harris criticized the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade agreement that Trump renegotiated to replace the Clinton-era North American Free Trade Agreement.

Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on September 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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“Once again, he’s repeating the same playbook, telling the same old lies about how he’s going to fight for working people, including those in Michigan,” Harris said of the former president. “But it was Trump’s trade deal that made it far too easy for a major auto company like Stellantis to go back on its word to workers by outsourcing American jobs. As one of only ten senators to vote against USMCA, I knew it was not enough to protect our country and its workers.

“Many who voted for this deal conditioned their support on a review process that I will use as president,” Harris said. The agreement is scheduled to be reviewed in 2026, at which point the parties can decide whether to extend it or not.

Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, who endorsed Harris, told reporters Friday that her statement was “spot on.”

“It is criminal that Donald Trump shows up in places like Flint, Michigan and Warren, Michigan, or anywhere else in this country, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, and wants to tell workers how much he cares about them and that he has their back says Fain. “He doesn’t care about working-class people, especially auto workers.”

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Olivia Newton-John’s daughter says the ‘dark side’ of fame has led to certain lifelong struggles

Olivia Newton-John’s daughter says the ‘dark side’ of fame has led to certain lifelong struggles

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Two years after the death of her mother Olivia Newton-John, Chloe Lattanzi is carrying on her legacy in many ways while discovering new sides of herself.

In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the 38-year-old actress and singer discussed healing after loss, why she decided to fulfill a promise to her late mother on the actress’ 76th birthday, and explained how She managed to find herself on the “dark side” of fame.

Growing up in the spotlight, Lattanzi often felt like a “chameleon,” conforming to what others wanted or expected of her.

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN’S DAUGHTER SAYS MOM CONTINUES TO COME FOR HER: ‘IT DON’T JUST END WITH HER BODY’

Chloe Lattanzi said she struggled with self-identity growing up. (Getty Images)

“I think we are constantly searching. Finding yourself is really just about being authentic,” said Lattanzi, whose first solo track, “Phoenix,” was released Thursday. “And when you are a child, you are authentic. You say what you think and feel, and I think fame is great. And there is a dark side too. And for me, I’m the dark side.” I didn’t feel like I had to just be myself, I had to be what the world wanted me to be – and it’s all in my head – but I had to be like them world wanted me, or I had to be exactly like my mother.

“I only figured out what boundaries were a year ago, and I think – I can’t speak for everyone – but as a woman, as a human being, I’ve shied away from conflict or not said what I really wanted to appease.” Someone and yourself Finding yourself means standing in your authenticity and always being friendly. But if you don’t like me or what I say, I’ll say it anyway.

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The 38-year-old actress said her mother always encouraged her to pursue her dreams. (Getty Images)

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“I’ve struggled with being a chameleon my whole life,” she added. “I wanted to make everyone happy. And I realized that my mother struggled with this too. As a sensitive soul, you want everyone to like you, but eventually you get to a point where that kills you. … I’m definitely on an upward trajectory in health because I’m living in my authenticity.

Two years after her mother’s death, Lattanzi said she still feels her presence keenly. The popular “Grease” actress died in 2022 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 73.

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“I experience them all the time,” Lattanzi said. “I mean, she knows the truth of my reality. So we talk and I ask her if I’m struggling with something that is energetically leading me to the right person. And I am always guided where I need to be, to heal, to overcome, whatever it is.

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Lattanzi said her late mother is still very “present” in her life. (Bryan Steffy/WireImage)

“It always appears in the form of a ball in a photograph or through a chance meeting with a person on the street,” she continued. “So she is always present and very much present in spirit in my life. I used to make her watch the paranormal shows with me and I was like, ‘That’s a bullet, Mom.’ I said, “It’s going to take a long time for you to get into the sphere, but when you get to this place, would you please show up like this for me?” And she took a picture with my phone and then this beautiful, huge one flew , bright blue ball around my dog’s head.

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN’S DAUGHTER CHLOE HAS SUFFERED FROM “EXTREME MEMORY LOSS” SINCE HER MOTHER’S DEATH.

“And then the next day she flew alongside my father, Matt Lattanzi, his wife, also a two-time cancer survivor. And that very same blue ball flew up to her side. And my father said, “I can’t explain this.” … So yeah, she was like, ‘Chloe, I’ll go everywhere and show you that I’m here and I’m looking out for everyone.'”

Olivia Newton-John smiles in a white top with green trim and silver hoops as her daughter Chloe hugs her from behind

Chloe Lattanzi spoke about the promise she made to her mother Olivia Newton-John before her death. (Sam Tabone/WireImage)

In honor of her mother’s 76th birthday, Lattanzi released her first solo track, “Phoenix.”

“I co-wrote the song with Dave Audé and another amazing writer, and the song was a promise to them,” Lattanzi said. “She always said we were a symbiosis. We were one heart and two bodies, and the most important thing for her was that she saw her baby happy, thriving and radiant. So it was a promise to them that I would be true to myself, be gentle with myself, use my talents, essentially get rid of the negative self-talk.

“Most of us as humans need this message, this reminder every day that we are incredible and capable of any dream we want to achieve,” she continued. “And it was a promise that I would be happy. You don’t have to worry about your little girl.”

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN’S DAUGHTER CHLOE REVEALS A ‘PROMISE’ SHE MADE TO MOTHER BEFORE HER DEATH

Lattanzi, who shared the demo with Newton-John before her death, said she hopes the song can encourage others who are struggling.

“I also wrote it to encourage other people and remind them that the light is much more powerful than the darkness,” she said. “And you are not defined by trauma, you are not defined by what happened to you in your past. You are defined by what you do with it.”

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Chloe Lattanzi, John Easterling and Olivia Newton-John participate in the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Walk and Research Run on October 6, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Sam Tabone/WireImag)

“And my mother was in tears and said, ‘This is the best work you’ve ever done,'” Lattanzi recalls. “She always loved hearing my voice beforehand, and that’s what she and I have in common in terms of production in music is for you, mom. This is my promise to you. So releasing it on her birthday is very sacred.”

In addition to releasing the song, Lattanzi will continue her mother’s legacy in a special way.

Lattanzi will be on October 6th Lead the annual Olivia’s Walk for Wellness in Melbourne, Australia, benefiting the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Center.

Chloe Lattanzi in a crop top and leggings holds her mother Olivia Newton-John in a white and green jacket at the Olivia Newton-John Wellness Walk and Research run in 2019

Olivia Newton-John and Chloe posed for a photo at the annual event in 2019. (Sam Tabone/WireImage/Getty Images)

“I feel like I’m keeping my mom alive, and that’s what she taught me,” Lattanzi said. “You and I both suffered from different ailments, but we both wanted to help others who suffered from what we suffered. I’m similar to her in that way. And I don’t believe there is a greater purpose than being of service to and connecting with other living beings, whether human or animal.

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“I want to continue this beautiful legacy of hers [find] We want to create gentler treatment options for cancer and end everything together.”

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American Red Cross East Texas Open House with Helene Hurricane Efforts

American Red Cross East Texas Open House with Helene Hurricane Efforts

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – The East Texas chapter of the American Red Cross had the grand opening of its renovated facility on Friday.

“We got new windows, new doors, new floors, new ceilings. “Pretty much everything you see here is brand new,” says Karen Holt, executive director of the American Red Cross East Texas Chapter. “Thanks to our wonderful team, our facilities team, we’ve managed in really record-breaking time to ensure that, as you know, we can continue to provide services to our community, so we’re just delighted to be open again and doing so to continue to serve the community.”

They also celebrated the 107th anniversary of the American Red Cross in Smith County and throughout East Texas since World War I.

They provide life-saving blood products to the community and offer CPR and first aid training. Additionally, they are responding to disaster relief efforts and are currently undertaking efforts to transport disaster responders and supplies to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene.

“There are currently over 400 Red Cross volunteers on site and hundreds more on the way,” says Holt. “We’re supporting 10,000 people in multiple shelters, hundreds of shelters there, and we’re going to be here for the long haul. We know this is Florida, we know this is Georgia, but we are on the ground supporting this effort.”

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A stock market rally could begin in October: 2 brilliant growth stocks to buy now and hold for the long term

A stock market rally could begin in October: 2 brilliant growth stocks to buy now and hold for the long term

Stock market recoveries can often be traced back to October.

October has historically been a good month to have money in the stock market. The S&P 500 has risen at least 10% 61 times since World War II, according to Bespoke Investment Group, and nearly a third of those rallies began in October.

An example is the bear market that began on January 3, 2022 and ended on October 12, 2022. The S&P 500 gained more than 60% during the subsequent bull market. And the story goes that bullish momentum could strengthen in October and beyond, driven in part by holiday spending.

Past performance is never a guarantee of future returns, however Shopify (BUSINESS -1.91%) And Uber technologies (ABOVE -1.23%) are worthwhile long-term investments regardless of what happens next month. Here’s why.

Shopify: The leader in eCommerce software

Shopify offers commerce software and services for businesses of all sizes. Its platform allows merchants to manage sales across offline and online channels, including social media, marketplaces and custom websites. Shopify also offers adjacent merchant solutions for marketing, payments, and logistics. This turnkey approach has helped the company secure a leadership position in e-commerce and omnichannel commerce software.

Shopify initially prioritized small and medium-sized businesses, but now also includes larger brands with Shopify Plus and Commerce Components. The first is a complete commerce platform for businesses, while the second allows businesses to adopt individual elements of Shopify’s commerce stack. Both include wholesale commerce tools that expand Shopify’s addressable market beyond retail.

Shopify looked strong in the second quarter. Revenue rose 21% to $2 billion, including a 4 percentage point headwind from the sale of the logistics business. Meanwhile, non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings rose 85% to $0.26 per diluted share. President Harley Finkelstein told analysts: “More and more merchants around the world are relying on Shopify’s unified commerce operating system to drive growth and simplify complex operations.”

Importantly, the company made progress in physical retail, wholesale and international markets, three strategic growth drivers. In the second quarter, offline gross merchandise volume (GMV) increased 27% and wholesale GMV increased 140%, both of which exceeded overall GMV growth of 22%. Meanwhile, the number of international merchants using Shopify has increased by 30%.

Wall Street expects earnings to rise 45% annually over the next three years. This makes the current valuation of 82x earnings seem reasonable. Regardless of whether a stock market rally begins in October or not, I think investors who buy a small position in Shopify today will be happy with their decision five years from now.

Uber Technologies: The market leader in ridesharing

Uber divides its business into three categories: the mobility segment connects riders with transportation, the delivery segment connects consumers with local grocery stores and restaurants, and the freight segment connects shippers with carriers. According to Bloomberg, Uber operates the largest ride-sharing platform in the United States and the second-largest food delivery platform by revenue.

The company’s main distinguishing feature is that it can offer ride-sharing and delivery services via a single platform. Uber can encourage consumers and drivers on both sides of its ecosystem to engage with the other side, and its cross-promotion efforts are paying off. According to a company presentation, 22% of first-time mobility trips come from the delivery app and 31% of first-time delivery trips come from the mobility app.

Uber has another important advantage in its proprietary data. By providing ride-hailing and delivery services, the company develops a deep understanding of users’ tastes and preferences and uses this information to connect consumers with relevant advertising. User data also creates a network effect that helps Uber predict demand and route drivers more effectively over time.

Uber reported solid financial results for the second quarter. Monthly active platform users increased 14% to 156 million and trips increased 21% to 2.7 billion, meaning users are interacting more frequently. In turn, revenue rose 16% to $10.7 billion, led by strong growth in mobility sales, and GAAP earnings rose 161% to $0.47 per diluted share.

Wall Street expects Uber’s profits to rise 48% annually over the next three years. This consensus makes the current valuation of 84x earnings seem reasonable. Investors should feel comfortable buying a small position in Uber at the current price, provided they plan to hold their shares for at least three to five years.

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Free live stream of Newcastle United vs Manchester City Premier League

Free live stream of Newcastle United vs Manchester City Premier League

Premier League action for the weekend begins on Saturday September 28th with a match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at St. James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.

The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on USA Network. Fans who want to watch can do so through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off the first month, or through DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial, but it does have other promotional offers.

Peacock offers on-demand replays of Premier League games shown on NBC, CNBC and USA Network, as well as exclusive live games.

Manchester City are still at the top of the table but also recorded their first non-winnable result of the season with a 2-2 draw against Arsenal. At 4-1-0, Man City is currently just one point ahead of Liverpool and Aston Villa.

Newcastle are level on points with Chelsea on 10 points and are fifth in the table early on. The team will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season, a 3-1 loss to Fulham, and improve Newcastle’s record to 3-1-1.

  • WATCH GAMES OF ALL SPORTS FOR FREE ON FUBOTV

WHO: Newcastle United vs Manchester City

When: Saturday, September 28th at 7:30am EST

Where: St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England

Electricity: FuboTV (free trial); DirecTV Stream (free trial); Loop; peacock

What is FuboTV?

FuboTV is an Internet television service that offers more than 200 sports and entertainment channels, including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. From the UEFA Champions League to the WNBA to international tournaments across various sports, there are plenty of options on FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month for new customers.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream offers virtually everything that DirecTV offers except a remote control and a streaming device to connect to your TV. Sign up now and get three months of free premium channels including MAX, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Starz.

What is SlingTV?

SlingTV offers a variety of live programming ranging from news to sports, starting at just $20 per month for the first month. Subscribers will also receive a free month of DVR Plus when they sign up now. Choose from a variety of sports packages with no long-term contracts and easy cancellation.

What is Peacock?

Peacock is home to the Premier League, Sunday Night Football, exclusive college football games, WWE premium live events and the Olympics, as well as programming from all NBCUniversal networks.

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Free live stream of Newcastle United vs Manchester City Premier League

Free live stream of Newcastle United vs Manchester City Premier League

Premier League action for the weekend begins on Saturday September 28th with a match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at St. James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.

The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on USA Network. Fans who want to watch can do so through FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off the first month, or through DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial, but it does have other promotional offers.

Peacock offers on-demand replays of Premier League games shown on NBC, CNBC and USA Network, as well as exclusive live games.

Manchester City are still at the top of the table but also recorded their first non-winnable result of the season with a 2-2 draw against Arsenal. At 4-1-0, Man City is currently just one point ahead of Liverpool and Aston Villa.

Newcastle are level on points with Chelsea on 10 points and are fifth in the table early on. The team will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season, a 3-1 loss to Fulham, and improve Newcastle’s record to 3-1-1.

  • WATCH GAMES OF ALL SPORTS FOR FREE ON FUBOTV

WHO: Newcastle United vs Manchester City

When: Saturday, September 28th at 7:30am EST

Where: St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England

Electricity: FuboTV (free trial); DirecTV Stream (free trial); Loop; peacock

What is FuboTV?

FuboTV is an Internet television service that offers more than 200 sports and entertainment channels, including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. From the UEFA Champions League to the WNBA to international tournaments across various sports, there are plenty of options on FuboTV, which offers a free trial and $30 off your first month for new customers.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream offers virtually everything that DirecTV offers except a remote control and a streaming device to connect to your TV. Sign up now and get three months of free premium channels including MAX, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Starz.

What is SlingTV?

SlingTV offers a variety of live programming ranging from news to sports, starting at just $20 per month for the first month. Subscribers will also receive a free month of DVR Plus when they sign up now. Choose from a variety of sports packages with no long-term contracts and easy cancellation.

What is Peacock?

Peacock is home to the Premier League, Sunday Night Football, exclusive college football games, WWE premium live events and the Olympics, as well as programming from all NBCUniversal networks.

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Sources – Pistons owner Tom Gores wants to buy shares in Chargers

Sources – Pistons owner Tom Gores wants to buy shares in Chargers

LOS ANGELES – Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to buy a limited stake in the Chargers, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.

Gores has reached an agreement to purchase 27% of the franchise, including 24% owned by Dea Spanos Berberian and 1% owned by the three other Spanos siblings, Dean, Michael and Alexis Spanos Ruhl. The deal requires final approval from NFL owners and a source told ESPN it is expected to be on the agenda at NFL league meetings in Atlanta next month.

According to a source, the siblings each agreed to sell 1% for estate planning purposes. The NFL and the Chargers declined to comment.

Sports Business Journal first reported the deal on Friday.

The sale would end a turbulent few years for the Spanos family. Berberian filed multiple lawsuits dating back to 2021, including one aimed at forcing the sale of the Chargers. However, according to a source, as part of that deal, Berberian agreed to drop her lawsuits against the Chargers and Dean Spanos.

As part of this transaction, Dean Spanos will continue to retain full control of the franchise. Spanos and his two siblings will own 69% of the team. The remaining 4% of chargers belong to non-family members.

This would be the second sports franchise Gores has a stake in, having purchased the Pistons in 2011 along with his private equity firm Platinum Equity. In 2015, Gores bought out Platinum Equity’s shares in the Pistons and became sole owner.

The Chargers deal will be a personal investment for Gores, a source told ESPN, and not part of Platinum Equity. Gores will have no managerial rights over the team as part of the deal.

This is the first known agreed-upon potential transaction since the league approved the use of private equity firms to acquire up to 10% of passive interests in franchises in August. However, this is not a deal involving a private equity firm.

Alex Spanos purchased the San Diego Chargers in 1984 and Dean Spanos took over the franchise in 1994. The litigation became public in April 2021 when Berberian filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court to sell the trust.

In June 2022, Berberian accused Dean Spanos of “misogynistic” behavior, “property” and repeated “breaches of fiduciary duty” in a lawsuit filed in San Joaquin County Superior Court.

“It is unfortunate that our sister Dea, who clearly has no interest in remaining involved in the family businesses, has made false and provocative accusations in order to impose her will on the rest of the family,” Dean’s families said. Alexis and Michael Spanos said in a statement in 2022. “The three of us and our children, representing more than 75% of the family and their ownership of their businesses, stand united in supporting the wishes of our parents and grandparents, including.” the continued ownership and operation of the Chargers.”

Spanos Ruhl also published a statement in 2022 regarding the allegations that Berberian had made against Dean Spanos.

“The statements made in today’s court filing about my brother Dean Spanos are completely untrue,” the statement said. “Throughout this ordeal, which was instigated without justification by my sister Dea Berberian, my brother Dean has always treated me and my wishes with respect. And he, along with my brother Michael and I, fought to make our wishes come true.” “It’s just not right to label Dean as someone who doesn’t show the women in our family the respect they deserve.”

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the “ultimate processor for elite gaming”

the “ultimate processor for elite gaming”

AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9000X3D series CPUs are on the way, with the star of the show leaked in parts of its glory: the upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which is the “Ultimate processor for elite gaming“.

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In a new video from leaker Moore’s Law is Dead, we learn a few facts about the upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, which is listed as a “2024 product” in the leak documents he has seen, while the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D processors are not listed as 2024 products. So expect an unveiling (and possible release) of the high-end 9900X3D and 9950X3D processors at CES 2025.

Another note is that the 9800X3D has a total of 104MB of cache, which is in line with previous rumors, while the 9800X3D is described as being “designed for higher frequencies”. MLID points out that there are several terms such as “the best” and “Ultimate Processor for Elite Gaming” that lead AMD to position the 9800X3D as the best X3D processor for gamers.

Additionally, AMD has reportedly inked a marketing deal that mentions the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with COD: Black Ops 6, as well as the “RX 7000” graphics as “the perfect bundle” with Zen 5 X3D. MLID also notes that there was no mention of “RX 8000” series graphics anywhere for 2024.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D details from launch kit leaks:

  1. The 9800X3D is listed on the 2024 Products page, but the 9950/9900X3D is not.
  2. It is stated several times that the 9800X3D has 104 MB cache.
  3. The 9800X3D is described as “designed for higher frequencies”.
  4. Terms like “the best” and “ultimate processor for elite gaming” are repeatedly mentioned as ways to market the 9800X3D around its launch. To me, this suggests that the 9800X3D will be the top X3D product when it launches.
  5. There is a marketing deal with COD: Black Ops 6.
  6. “RX 7000 Graphics” is described as “the perfect bundle” with Zen 5 X3D. Note that there was no reference to “RX 8000” graphics anywhere for 2024.

  • Ryzen 9 9950X3D: 16C/32T with 32MB per CCD (64MB L3) + 64MB 3D V-Cache (128MB) + 16MB L2 + 1MB L1 = 145MB total cache
  • Ryzen 9 9900X3D: 12C/24T with 32MB per CCD (64MB L3) + 64MB 3D V-Cache (128MB) + 12MB L2 + 768KB L1 = 140.8MB total cache
  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D: 8C/16T with 32MB per CCD (32MB L3) + 64MB 3D V-Cache (96MB) + 8MB L2 + 512KB L1 = 104.5MB total cache
  • Ryzen 5 9600X3D: 6C/12T with 32MB per CCD (32MB L3) + 64MB 3D V-Cache (96MB) + 6MB L2 + 480KB L1 = 102.5MB total cache