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Lehighvalleylive - Dec 18th, 2024
Amazon has this enormous 98-inch QLED 4K UHD TV on sale for an unbelievable 50% off just before Christmas
Amazon has slashed 50% off the price of this 98-inch TCL QLED 4K UHD Google TV in a huge holiday sale. Here's the massive smart TV deal to shop before Christmas.
Destructoid - Dec 18th, 2024
Roblox Notoriety: Best Stealth Build – Weapons, Skills, & Equipment
Going in loud and guns blazing is fun and all, but if you want to play Roblox Notoriety on a whole new level, stealth is the way to go. Don't let the silent approach scare you because few things feel better than carefully and perfectly executing a heist without killing or alarming anyone.To help you become a secret agent criminal, we've compiled a guide to help you out.The most important rules when playing stealthScreenshot by DestructoidWeapons, skills, gadgets, and equipment are going to help you, absolutely, but these things are arguably more important:Teamwork - Even though you can solo most things, Notoriety is a co-op-based game, so you really should cooperate with your teammates. Turn on your voice chat, say hello, and get yourself organized. No mic? Then, hit the in-game text chat. Either way, communication between teammates can improve your experience a lot.Try not to kill anyone - Emphasis on "try". You'll be killing a lot of things in Notoriety, but whenever you can, try to avoid it. It's quieter and less risky, and the game will reward you for it. After all, you're playing to steal things, not murder (well, most of the time anyway).Don't rush - So many times, we join the lobby with players who just want to shoot things (even when the mission clearly says "Stealth"). Don't be that player. Stay with your teammates, and move slowly and carefully. Stealth in this game works really well (it's actually quite forgiving), and even as a new player, you can easily avoid getting spotted. If you aren't sure what to do, ask your teammates. The majority of the players we've encountered were happy to explain things.Knowing the game > What you wear - You'll quickly figure out that playing Notoriety stealthy isn't so much about the best gun and the best gadget but rather what you can do without them. The best thing you can do is do the two things listed above.Best Weapons for Stealth BuildScreenshot by DestructoidReady for us to blow your mind? Almost any weapon in the game is great for Stealth... as long as it has a Silencer. For the most part, you won't need a weapon if you're good at stealth, but when things get hairy, and they will just fire a few silent bullets and clean up the mess ASAP. Of course, there are weapons that are better at this than others. Primary WeaponsCrossbow - If you have a Gamepass, this is all you'll ever need for Stealthy missions. It's one of the least noticeable weapons in the game, and it's just so cool to use.Winchester 1873 - Any Sniper Rifle - Contrary to popular beliefs, Snipers aren't actually that effective in Stealth. Enemies tend to spot them from a mile away, even if you have skills that lower detection; they are loud, even with silencers. With that said, if you need to take a guard up on a roof from a distance, there's no better pick.Secondary WeaponsFiveSeven - Handguns are your best friend if you're going in stealthy and the FiveSeven is almost perfect. It has amazing accuracy, decent damage, and super high concealment.Judge - If you need something just as easy to conceal but with extremely high damage, the Judge might be a good pick for you. It's slow, but sometimes all you need is one shot, and the Judge excels at that.P90 - For some reason, you can easily conceal this submachine gun. It's not the most subtle weapon, but if you trigger the alarm and need a quick escape, this thing will save you.GadgetsGadgets are actually super useful for a stealth build, but most of the best ones require a gamepass.Smoke Bomb - Really useful for clearing large areas (10 studs) without killing anyone. Shuriken, Brick, Knife - Essentially, any throwing weapon comes in handy if you don't want to use your gun.Saw - Saw is a good crutch if you don't have the right skills yet. While most players use it as a melee weapon, it can also open doors and open deposit boxes. Just know, it's as quiet as, well... as saw.SkillsScreenshot by DestructoidAs we've already established, going in quiet means you don't really need to invest points into armor, health, or better weapon handling. Instead, we suggest picking Skills that are going to boost everything else for you and your teammates. This means you should invest mostly into Mastermind, Ghost, and maybe a few points into Technician.Intimidator - This Skill really comes in handy if you don't want to kill anyone. You can take hostages from afar, and you can even shoot near them and make them surrender. Combined with a silenced weapon, taking hostages has never been easier.Halt! - Take an enforcer as a hostage. You can even get two with the Aced Skill.Joker - Convert an enforcer to fight at your side. Extremely useful when things don't go according to plan.Optical Illusion - Add more concealment to silenced weapon.Inner pockets - With the basic skill, you can conceal your melee weapon better, but with the Ace perk, you get even better concealment if you're wearing citizen armor.Infiltrator - Super useful at Aced. Kick doors down without making a peep.Drill Technician - Repair drills by hitting them with a melee weapon. We cannot even tell you how much we love this one.Silent Drill - Only the basic perk. Make Drills run quietly.That's all there is to it. Check out our Notoriety codes for some cool in-game rewards.The post Roblox Notoriety: Best Stealth Build – Weapons, Skills, & Equipment appeared first on Destructoid.
Raw Story - Dec 18th, 2024
Likely incriminating Matt Gaetz report to be released after secret committee vote: CNN
Members of the House Ethics Committee have given critics of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) a last-minute gift just in time for Christmas.CNN is reporting that the committee held a secret vote in which members supported releasing their report into Gaetz, who has faced allegations of drug use and paying a 17-year-old girl for sex."The vote, which has not previously been reported, amounts to a stark reversal for the panel after it had voted along party lines in late November not to release the results of the investigation," CNN reports. "The decision to release the report suggests that some Republicans ultimately decided to side with Democrats on the matter, and it is unclear if the committee will once again change course now that it has voted."ALSO READ: We're watching the largest and most dangerous 'cult' in American historyGaetz had initially been President-elect Donald Trump's choice to serve as attorney general but he withdrew within days of his nomination after it became clear that he would not get enough votes in the Republican-controlled Senate to get confirmed.
Electrek - Dec 18th, 2024
Einride deploys first daily commercial operations of autonomous trucks in Europe
Commercial freight EV and autonomous driving developer Einride continues to expand its operations globally. Today, the company announced the launch of the first daily commercial operations of its proprietary autonomous trucks in Europe, delivering goods for a pharmacy e-retailer. more...
Phys.org - Dec 18th, 2024
Why some drug traffickers are more likely to be reconvicted than others
One in two "typical" drug traffickers convicted in NSW between 2000 and 2023 will have no further contact with the criminal justice system after release, according to an Australian-first study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy.
Alcohol to be banned from 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
Theathleticuk - Dec 18th, 2024
Giannis, Bucks dominate with defense to defeat Thunder and win NBA Cup title
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 49 of Milwaukee's 97 points, but stout defense carried the Bucks to an NBA Cup title.
Tmz - Dec 18th, 2024
Cruise Ship Passenger Dies in Detainment After Trying to Break Down Door
A Royal Caribbean Cruise passenger died during a trip to Mexico ... and, video shows him trying to beat down a door just before his untimely death. New video captures Michael Virgil -- a 35-year-old passenger aboard the Ensenada-bound liner --... Permalink
I sailed on Royal Caribbean's latest mega-ship. It's overwhelming, but great for cruise-curious travelers.
I spent three nights on Royal Caribbean's latest mega-ship. I found it to be perfect for cruise newbies and families.
Pr Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
ZBD BECOMES FIRST TO RECEIVE EU MICAR LICENSE APPROVAL
- Approval positions the FinTech as a leader in crypto-asset innovation and compliance in the EU, allowing it to expand its transformative digital-native payments platform and enter new markets - Visuals available HERE AMSTERDAM, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZBD, the innovative payments...
Globe Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
DSV, 1146 - MAJOR SHAREHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT
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The Verge - Dec 18th, 2024
Seagate is getting ready to launch its first high-capacity HAMR hard drive
New York Post - Dec 18th, 2024
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie skipping royal family Christmas amid Prince Andrew’s Chinese spy scandal
Prince Andrew also won't be at the Christmas gathering after declining an invite from King Charles.
Newsweek - Dec 18th, 2024
Two Million Cans of Beverage Recalled in 29 States
The cans of Jarritos coconut water were recalled amid concerns that the hermetic seals on the lids were compromised.
Phys.org - Dec 18th, 2024
Machine learning framework improves groundwater recharge estimates in Western Australia
A new study led by Griffith University has unveiled a machine learning-based framework to accurately estimate groundwater recharge in the Perth Basin, with a particular focus on the Gnangara groundwater system.
Pr Newswire - Dec 18th, 2024
DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Celsius
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Celsius To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $75,000 in Celsius between February 29, 2024 and September 4, 2024...
The Portland Press Herald - Dec 18th, 2024
Cape Elizabeth community rink glides into third season
Due to popular demand, an adult learn-to-play pond hockey program is offered this year.
Destructoid - Dec 18th, 2024
Palworld has ditched creature summoning from spheres to avoid the wrath of Pokemon
Pocket Pair has released an update for the popular creature-catching game Palworld that removes the ability to summon pals by throwing Pal Spheres on the ground. Creatures will now summon automatically next to the player when a summoning ball is activated. Although the game maker has not issued a statement regarding the changes, it seems highly likely that the move was taken as a result of the ongoing patent legal battle with Nintendo and The Pokemon Company.Palworld's popularityPalworld launched on Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview in January 2024 and proved to be one of the year’s surprise hits. It proved so popular that it later enjoyed a PS5 launch and it has been announced that Krafton, the team behind PUBG Mobile, will be converting it to mobile, too. No release date has been given for the mobile version, but it is expected to arrive sometime in 2025.Although the game was a big hit from the start, a lot of attention was given to the game’s similarity to Pokemon. Many of the pals bear strong resemblances to well-known Pokemon characters, while gameplay features like Pal Sphere summoning are very similar to those of Pokeball summoning. The game is still described in the media as being Pokemon with guns. There was a lot of talk of when, rather than if, Pokemon would take legal action against the independent game. Earlier this year, that action came.According to details released by Pocket Pair, Nintendo sought damages equivalent to around $70,000 and wanted an injunction against Palworld for infringement of three patents. Interestingly, those patents weren’t filed until after Palworld’s release, suggesting Nintendo may have only filed because of the game's success. In any case, Nintendo is believed to have been especially miffed about the game’s Pal Sphere system.Palworld updatesLikely as a result of the impending legal action, Pocket Pair has released an update that changes the summoning system. Rather than aiming and throwing spheres to summon Pals to a designated spot, players will now hold out the sphere and the Pal will be summoned next to them. Honestly, it’s a fairly minor gameplay change that won’t really affect play, and that makes it all the more likely that the change comes as a result of the pending lawsuit.Fans will be hoping that the patent challenge won’t impede planned developments with the game. Palworld has a big update, Feybreak, launching on December 23, having been showcased at The Game Awards 2024. It includes a new island that Pocket Pair claims is six times bigger than Sakurajima, launched during the previous update. There are also going to be new Pals, weapons, and buildings, as well as some new mechanics and a brand-new faction leader.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI_0U7-7hRAIt was also announced in November that 2025 would see a crossover between Palworld and fellow indie-title Terraria. There are few details about the crossover yet, but artwork has been released showing characters from the games clasping hands.The patent case, filed by Pokemon in Japan, started in September 2024, and experts expect this kind of case to take around 18 months to complete. Assuming the two parties don’t come to an out-of-court agreement, that means, Pocket Pair and their fans may have to wait until 2026 before there is any resolution to the dispute.The post Palworld has ditched creature summoning from spheres to avoid the wrath of Pokemon appeared first on Destructoid.
Reference rooms, golden ears and subwoofer solutions: Huawei’s tuning expert discusses all things in-car audio
Huawei is big in automotive in China and we have been learning about how it approaches in-car sound systems.
Wcpo - Dec 18th, 2024
3 students hurt in school bus crash after driver loses consciousness, Boone County schools says
A Boone County school bus crashed after the driver passed out behind the wheel, school officials said. Three students were sent to the hospital.
