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What Does Passive Biometrics Mean? In passive biometrics, systems are able to authenticate a user without any explicit user activity or input. This is often done through a diversity of passive inputs, including data sets that are generated by monitoring the user in real time. Techopedia Explains Passive Biometrics For example, the use of passive biometrics might involve visual or sensor monitoring to see how a user moves, how he or she holds a device, and how he or she speaks, as well as identifying ambient information like body temperature and anatomical contours or facial recognition....

Earlier this year, Naughty Dog saw a huge leak of assets on its flagship title, causing quite a stir among PlayStation fans. Back in April, a couple months before The Last of Us Part 2’s release date, several aspects of the game like plot details and in-engine gameplay leaked. For a while, news was rampant on who leaked the information and where it came from. Of course, leaking plot details two months ahead of a major single-player release is very bad for fans, but some aspects of The Last of Us 2’s multiplayer mode also leaked....

Warning: contains The Last Kingdom spoilers. It must be all the fresh air and healthy exercise. Or the frequent baptisms in barrels of freezing water. Perhaps it helps to keep one’s sword glistening wet with the blood of one’s enemies? However he’s doing it, ninth-century warrior Uhtred son of Uhtred (played by 37-year-old Alexander Dreymon) is ageing miraculously well. Socialites and Hollywood stars, get thee on the Uhtred regime! Tally it all up and the character is currently in his fifties, yet in the most recent season of The Last Kingdom, Uhtred’s every bit the warrior and bum-baring lover he’s ever been....

Terraria’s 1.4 update officially added Texture Pack support to Re-Logic’s sandbox game, allowing players to directly access their packs through the main menu. Before they can do that, though, fans will first need to find some Terraria 1.4 Texture Packs and install them, and those are not things that every player will immediately know how to do. Fortunately, with just a bit of instruction players should find it quit easy to locate Terraria 1....

Players of Final Fantasy 8 will remember the title for its gripping storyline, which was a departure to previous entries in the franchise. The game centers around SeeD, mercenaries led by Squall Leonhart. FF8 begins with a simple diplomatic mission that spirals into an effort to save the universe. Interestingly, a lot of FF8 fans praise not just the story, but the subplots that are interwoven into the narrative. A considerable part of this investment comes in the form of the romance between Squall and Rinoa Heartilly....

First off, spoiler alert for anyone who hasn’t reached the end of Marvel’s Spider-Man’s main story! One of the last things players see is Miles Morales effectively becoming a second Spider-Man. Peter Parker takes him under his wing and now we know the next chapter in the series will focus on Morales. The game, which will be a PS5 exclusive, won’t be a sequel, but a standalone title that follows on from the first game, and presumably leads into a second....

Our quick take Withings ScanWatch Horizon - 4.5 / 5 Design Green or blue finish Weight: 72g Stainless steel build with sapphire glass face Comes with a replacement rubber strap Performance Tracks heart rate, SpO2, calories, steps and sleep Can check ECG manually Plenty of workout modes Features No built-in GPS 30-day battery life Water-resistant to 100M To recap This is an impressive update to the ScanWatch’s build quality, bringing a gorgeous all-metal body and strap that will be right up some people’s street....

It’s been about a month since Fortnite started teasing a Marvel crossover that was in the works for season 4. Many people speculated that the X-Men would be a part of said crossover, so it became reasonable to assume that one of their most famous mutants would be, too. And, as expected, a leak has surfaced online that showcases Wolverine’s brand new “Logan” skin in Fortnite. Season 4 is completely dedicated to Marvel heroes and lore, pitting you against a crazed Galactus as Thor tries to regain his memories and help Galactus fight the Black Winter that threatens the entire universe....

On July 2, popular Twitch streamer and professional World of Warcraft player Byron “Reckful” Bernstein committed suicide. The World of Warcraft community was devastated, with thousands coming together across all of the game’s servers to mourn Reckful’s passing. Now it appears World of Warcraft developer Blizzard will be immortalizing Reckful in the game that he spent so much time playing by adding him as an NPC. The Reckful NPC is a Rogue Trainer that players can find in the Cathedral of Light in the upcoming Shadowlands expansion....

During Microsoft’s E3 2015 press conference, the company dropped a bombshell for Xbox gamers. It was announced that a future update for the Xbox One will make Xbox One backwards compatible with Xbox 360 games. This turned out to be one of the biggest surprises of all the E3 press conferences, and had fans everywhere celebrating the fact that the Xbox 360 legacy would live on throughout the course of the Xbox One’s lifespan....

Microsoft has confirmed how many games will be supported by Xbox Series X Quick Resume at one time. The company released a new video of the Xbox Series X Quick Resume feature today, letting fans see how the console is able to jump between games without having to wait. Speaking to Digital Foundry, Microsoft confirmed that the Xbox Series X will support a minimum of three games at once with Quick Resume....

The Game Awards 2020 is off to a strong start, as Xbox has delivered on earlier teases to announce a new game. The Initiative, one of Microsoft’s newly created studios, revealed its in-development title, but few may have expected what that project is. Introducing Perfect Dark, a brand new FPS from The Initiative. Details on Perfect Dark are thin for the time being, but Xbox fans can expect more information about the reboot soon....

We already know Yoko Taro has another project up his sleeve, but it sounds like another name synonymous with Nier will land in the credits, too. Nier series composer Keiichi Okabe will be attached to Taro’s next venture, continuing their years-long partnership. The news came during a celebration broadcast for the Nier series via the Niconico Net Chokaigi 2021 live stream. Translated by Gematsu (via Game Talk), Nier series producer Yosuke Saito confirmed during the presentation that Okabe would return for Yoko Taro’s digital-only game, a title that Saito will also be involved in....

The archetype of Abyss Actor relies on taking advantage of pendulum summon monsters. All members of this archetype are considered Dark Fiend Pendulum monsters. This card’s effect allows you to return Pendulum Monsters to your extra Deck, while the Abyss Script Spells effect depends on your field’s number of monsters. These cards are used by Shingo Sawatari in the Yu Gi Oh! ARC-V. If you want to add a new type of card to your Deck to make it more powerful, here you have “Abyss Actors” cards ranked from worst to best....

How does AirDrop work? How do you use AirDrop? How to use AirDrop on iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch How to use AirDrop on Mac How to change your AirDrop settings on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch How to change your AirDrop settings on Mac What devices work with AirDrop? AirDrop not working? Try these tips Check both devices sending and receiving have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switched on Make sure any Personal Hotspots are turned off Make sure both devices are within 9 metres (30 feet) of each other If set to receive from Contacts Only, both devices must be signed in to iCloud, and the email address or phone number associated with the sender’s Apple ID must be in the Contacts app of the receiving device....

What Does Hindenbug Mean? A Hindenbug is a catastrophic bug that destroys data, and may also shut down systems or cause other major problems with an IT system. It is a general IT slang word for a major bug that does more than just create a nuisance or an annoyance for users. Techopedia Explains Hindenbug In 1937, the German Hindenburg airship caught fire, ultimately killing dozens of people. The widely recorded disaster stood as a symbol of tragic emergency situations gone wrong....

What Does Inbox Zero Mean? “Inbox zero” is a philosophy of email management that involves carefully handling incoming emails on a periodic basis to make sure that no emails are left unattended after a certain point in time. Inbox zero may also be called “zeroing an inbox” or a “zero inbox initiative,” and has been pursued by many email users as a way to organize what tends to be a somewhat chaotic environment....

Resident Evil Village, the first RE game to advance the main storyline of the decades-old Capcom franchise since 2017’s Resident Evil 7, took things in strange and unexpected directions. Rather than divorcing itself from the convoluted and often confusing plotline of the RE series—something its predecessor managed to do effectively, for the most part—Village cements itself as one of the franchise’s most impactful games in terms of narrative. That said, after divulging more discoveries than both of the Revelations titles combined and shaking up how fans perceive the Resident Evil games, what’s next for Capcom’s lineage of survival horror titles?...

Call of Duty: Warzone has been around for several months, but due to its seasonal rotation, it feels much longer. Since its initial release, a ton of content has been added, and it is definitely not the same game that it once was. With Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War recently merging with Call of Duty: Warzone, the game is continuing a path of evolution into the unknown. With 2020 over, many players are wondering what content could be headed to Call of Duty: Warzone over the next year....

There’s a logo you’ve probably seen in dozens of different games and either not noticed or not realized what you were looking at. Easter eggs have been a part of video games for almost as long as video games have been around. Little items or discoveries that aren’t normally linked to the game’s main storyline or arc, but are pretty satisfying should you stumble upon them. Developers normally slip them in there to please the more avid gamer, those who are looking for a little extra....