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Avatar: Seven Havens premiered on Paramount+ last week, and the network announced that seasons three and four are already greenlit, along with another Avatar project. The series features 13 episodes released in batches, with the final four dropping on October 30. Paramount+ no longer offers a free trial, but a $1 Walmart+ promotion provides 30 days of access. The show’s positive reviews and the upcoming Avatar Aang movie are prompting viewers to consider short‑term subscriptions.

An aluminum MagSafe wallet features a side-mounted eject button that fans up to three cards with a single press, allowing one‑handed access without removing the wallet from an iPhone. The lightweight metal case offers a scratch‑resistant finish, 32 magnetic strips for secure attachment, and RFID blocking to protect contactless cards. While it lacks Find My support and can hold only three cards, its quick‑eject mechanism and solid build make it a standout choice for users needing rapid [...]

Roblox’s new game Morioh High, inspired by JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, offers players a Stand‑based combat experience. The latest promotional codes grant a mix of rerolls and Arrow Shards, which can be used to obtain new Stands. Players must join the Not a Stand Game group, navigate to the Settings menu, and enter active codes in the Codes tab. Currently, no codes have expired, but developers advise redeeming them promptly. The codes provide a free boost for players [...]

Netflix released the first poster for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, featuring the novel’s protagonists Polly, Digory, and their horse Fledge illuminated by iridescent light, with a background lion hinting at Meryl Streep’s Aslan. The design echoes art from early copies of C. S. Lewis’s book, sparking praise among skeptical fans on social media. The film will debut in IMAX theaters on February 10, 2027, wide release on February 12, and stream on April 2. Cast includes Carey Mulligan, Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, [...]

BYD has produced its 150,000th commercial new‑energy vehicle, a Q3 electric semi‑truck manufactured at its Huai’an plant in Jiangsu province. The milestone follows a 113% year‑over‑year jump in commercial vehicle sales last month and a 29% increase for the first nine months of the year, with 48,492 units sold to date. The Q3 model is positioned as a key entry into long‑haul transport, prompting BYD to boost investment in the heavy‑duty truck market. The company’s commercial line [...]

Apple has expanded iCloud+ without raising prices, adding new features such as Hide My Email, iCloud Private Relay, and full Apple Invites access. The updates also include additional storage options and other perks for subscribers, while maintaining the same cost structure. These enhancements aim to deepen the value proposition for users who already pay for iCloud+ or Apple One, offering more privacy tools and collaboration features. The changes reflect Apple’s strategy to keep its cloud service competitive [...]

Hello Games announced that No Man’s Sky will launch on iOS on October 28, compressing the 2016 survival game to under 5 GB. The mobile version includes the full universe, Cosmos, and Voyagers updates, but omits multiplayer and settlements at launch. Developers rebuilt touch controls and optimized battery life, targeting iPhone 11 and later, and iPad Air 3+. Pre‑orders are live, and the title will be free to try at launch to attract new players.

Mood Publishing has launched a crowdfunding campaign for Satisfactory: The Board Game, a tabletop adaptation of Coffee Stain Studios’ factory‑building hit. Designed by David Thor Fjalarsson, the game supports up to four players who mine, refine, and expand factories on a hex‑grid map to earn FICSIT points before a space elevator completes. Each turn allows two actions—build, move, or workshop—followed by a production phase that processes resources. The prototype demonstrates a streamlined, competitive “race for points” gameplay, [...]