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Learn AI and machine learning with this value-packed bundle of books!

Here’s the link to check out the five book bundle options with up to 19 books!

Learn the skills and techniques you need to succeed in artificial intelligence and machine learning with this bundle of computer engineering courses from No Starch Press. Inside this extensive library, you’ll explore the ins and outs of deep learning and algorithmic thinking, master the art of machine learning, and more. Deepen your understanding, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned professional, and support the Electronic Frontier Foundation with your purchase!

Machine Learning and AI Book Bundle – No Starch Press

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Create the digital RPG of your dreams with this value-packed RPG Maker MZ and assets bundle!

Pay what you want for any of the four bundles featuring up to 20 items using this The Ultimate RPG Maker Experience Software Bundle link!

Create something spectacular with RPG Maker MZ and this bundle of fresh assets! Make your creations even more engaging with the latest tools like particle effects, sprite height modifiers, and custom armor generators. Tap into your creative side—and help support Child’s Play!

The Ultimate RPG Maker Experience Software Bundle

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Retro Games Ltd to release The Spectrum, fully working ZX Spectrum, and here’s the game list!

Retro Games Ltd, the force behind the popular “The” series of plug-and-play mini and full-size (maxi) computer consoles I’ve been covering since 2016, including TheC64 (Commodore 64 and VIC-20 computer platform Minis and Maxis), TheA500 Mini (Commodore Amiga), and The400 Mini (Atari 8-bit computers (my review)), is now releasing a maxi based on the wildly-popular-in-the-UK ZX Spectrum platform, supporting 16K – 128K games and featuring a fully working ZX Spectrum-style keyboard. This leaks ahead of the official announcement thanks to some jumpy European retailers.

Rear view of the retail The Spectrum box.

There are 48 built-in games, including popular titles like Manic Miner, The Hobbit, Saboteur!, The Great Escape, Head Over Heels, Match Day II, Target: Renegade, and Alien Girl (Skirmish Edition). Included in the box is The Spectrum console, quick start guide, HDMI cable, and USB-C cable. As with the other “The” series systems, you need to supply your own USB AC adapter.

The Spectrum.

While the ZX Spectrum, in its bastardized Timex Sinclair 2068 form, didn’t make a dent in the US market, it proved a wildly popular budget computer platform in the UK and other select regions. While I suspect this will be a tough sell to US consumers due to its unusual graphics and overall modest gaming capabilities, as a US-centric enthusiast myself (with a variety of ZX Spectrum and Timex systems in my collection), I can say it’s still worth exploring for retro gaming and computing enthusiasts with an open mind. It had some great isometric action-adventure games and, as with any retro computer worth its salt, a unique “personality.” Thanks to the working keyboard, you can even play in the authentic way with the original-style wonky keyboard, as well as program in BASIC. Of course, the USB ports will no doubt support the usual external joysticks and keyboards.

The rear of The Spectrum.

While these are not meant as replacements for the original computers, they’re always fun for more casual uses, and, frankly, if you don’t enjoy the 48 built-in games, you’ll likely never enjoy the platform, as there are many all-time greats in there. It’s probably the best overall game list of any of their “The” series (though, of course, you can always add your own games via the SD card slot).

It’s expected to retail for €99/$129.99.

Here’s the game list:

Alien Girl (Skirmish Edition)Ant AttackArmy MovesAuf Wiedersehen MontyAvalonBobby BearingCosmic PaybackDevwill Too ZXExolonFairlightFirelordFootball Manager 2Freddy HardestThe Great EscapeHead Over HeelsHighway EncounterThe HobbitHorace Goes SkiingJack the NipperKnot in 3DThe Lords of MidnightManic MinerMatch Day IIMovieNodes of YesodPenetratorPhantis (Game Over II)PheenixPyracurseQuazatronRobin of the WoodSaboteur! RemasteredShovel AdventureSkool DazeSnake EscapeSpellboundStarquakeStarstrike IIEl StompoStonkersTarget: RenegadeTCQTechnician Ted – The MegamixTenebraTrashmanThe Way of the Exploding FistWheelieWhere Time Stood Still

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Evercade announces Legacy of Kain Collection Giga Cart!

The new Legacy of Kain Collection (41) for the Evercade platform features the two games that launched the classic Legacy of Kain saga from Crystal Dynamics. This latest offering brings the total of games on cartridge for the platform to 534, not counting unlockables or built-in games.

Follow the vampire Kain on a quest for revenge in Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, and in Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, the wraith Raziel seeks to strike back at his former master. The second Giga Cart after Tomb Raider Collection 1 is available in September 2024, with pre-orders opening on August 30th!

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (PlayStation)

You can see the latest game list I maintain for the Evercade platform at this link.

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Get this killer bundle of games from Capcom for PC Steam and Steam Deck!

Use this link to check out the three bundle options with up to 12 items and dozens of games!

The temps are heating up—keep it breezy for the remainder of this Summer with some of Capcom’s coolest games! Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective and The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles deliver a one-two punch of awesome narrative adventure games from esteemed director Shu Takumi. Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle delivers 7 of the most iconic quarter-munchers ever created, including Final Fight, Captain Commando, and more! Document the zombie apocalypse in the zany and action-packed Dead Rising 4: Frank’s Big Package. Get all these killer Capcom games and many more, and help support charity with your purchase!

Capcom Summer 2024 Game Bundle

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Gunnar Plaid Blue Light Blocking Glasses Now Available

GUNNAR Optiks just released its all-new Plaid computer glasses (MSRP: $105), accompanied by a case, microfiber pouch, microfiber cloth, and a 24-month warranty. You can check out our coverage of other GUNNAR glasses here.

Gunnar Optiks Plaid glasses

Info direct from GUNNAR for the Plaid series:

The latest addition to the Alloy Collection, Plaid is made of magnesium-aluminum alloy. Its rectangular style is balanced with flexible spring hinges and floating nose pads for a more comfortable fit. Its taller B-Height, or the vertical height of the lenses, gives it a mature look and more blue light coverage.

Plaid also has excellent solutions to help with computer vision syndrome symptoms like dry eyes, blurred vision, eye fatigue, or headaches: GUNNAR’s patented blue light lens technology, 0.2 diopters of focusing power, a wrap-around frame design, and a premium G-Shield lens coating for anti-reflective, smudge-resistant, and oleophobic lenses.

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Gunnar World of Warcraft, Horde Edition Premium Gaming Glasses Review

The Gunnar World of Warcraft, Horde Edition glasses are designed to block blue light and 100% of UV. They list for $89 on the Gunnar website, but are, as of this writing, just $57.85 on Amazon. I’ve covered Gunnar glasses before, including the potential benefits of blocking blue light from displays, and these are more of the same, just with the associated World of Warcraft FOR THE HORDE theme.

Gunnar World of Warcraft, Horde Edition Premium Gaming Glasses

Per usual, these glasses are attractive and well-built, with a polymer frame (in this case, Onyx), metal temples, flexible spring hinges, and the G-Shield Plus lens coating, which is anti-reflective, smudge resistant, and oleophobic (repels oils). The lenses are available in standard GUNNAR-Focus or Prescription. These are GUNNAR-Focus with an Amber tint that block 65% of blue light at 450nm. As expected, they made viewing my desktop displays more pleasing and a good way to give my eyes a break during long working, or gaming, sessions.

Gunnar World of Warcraft, Horde Edition Premium Gaming Glasses

Besides the attractive styling, the lens has a tiny Horde crest on the lower right lens. It looks nice and was never present in my view. Included is a themed soft lens case, as well as a magnetic paperboard case. It’s Gunnar’s usual fun, themed package paired with very nice glasses.

Gunnar World of Warcraft, Horde Edition Premium Gaming Glasses

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Blaze announces The Bitmap Brothers Collection 2 with 5 great Commodore Amiga games (+1 PS1 game!) for the Evercade platform

Blaze today announced that The Bitmap Brothers Collection 2 will be available for pre-order on August 30th for their burgeoning Evercade portable, console, and arcade tabletop platform. The six games are: Cadaver (Amiga), Cadaver: The Payoff (Amiga), Gods (Amiga), Magic Pockets (Amiga), The Chaos Engine 2 (Amiga), and Z (PS1). Cartridge C08 brings the total cartridge game count to 532, not counting unlockables, games of the month, or games built into various Evercade hardware. You can see the complete list of games on this Google Sheet I keep them in.

Evercade – The Bitmap Brothers Collection 2 – TrailerGods (1991, Commodore Amiga)

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Gunnar World of Warcraft, Alliance Edition Premium Gaming Glasses Review

The Gunnar World of Warcraft, Alliance Edition glasses are designed to block blue light and 100% of UV. They list for $99 on the Gunnar website, but are, as of this writing, just $86.81 on Amazon. I’ve covered Gunnar glasses before, including the potential benefits of blocking blue light from displays, and these are more of the same, just with the associated World of Warcraft FOR THE ALLIANCE theme.

Gunnar World of Warcraft, Alliance Edition glassesGunnar World of Warcraft, Alliance Edition glasses package

As expected, these glasses are attractive and well-built, with a polymer frame (in this case, Blue Crystal), metal temples, flexible spring hinges, and the G-Shield Plus lens coating, which is anti-reflective, smudge resistant, and oleophobic (repels oils). The lenses are available in standard GUNNAR-Focus or Prescription. These are GUNNAR-Focus with an Amber tint that block 65% of blue light at 450nm. Per usual, I found them to make viewing my desktop displays more pleasing and a good way to give my eyes a break during long working (or gaming) sessions.

Gunnar World of Warcraft, Alliance Edition glasses package

Besides the attractive styling, the lens has a tiny Alliance crest on the lower right lens. It looks nice, and, more importantly, was never present in my view. Included is a themed soft lens case, as well as a magnetic paperboard case. Overall, it’s a fun, themed package paired with very nice glasses.

While the webcam does a good job of showing glare in my environment, I don’t see any.Warcraft, Alliance Edition glasses

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Essential game Modding Toolkit for Blender

You can check out the three bundle options with up to 42 items at this link.

3D artists, it���s time to optimize your workflows, build up your arsenal, and level up your skills with this bundle of tools, assets, and tutorials from Blender Market. If you���re a Blender user, get ready for a smorgasbord of invaluable tools, ranging from��Retopoflow, which introduces a full retopology toolkit to the industry-standard open-source program, to��Faceit, an add-on that makes facial rigging, mocap, and animation a breeze. You���ll also get a host of ready-to-use software and engine-agnostic assets, plus a curated selection of in-depth tutorials focusing on essential 3D graphics topics. Pay what you want for this amazing package, and help support One Tree Planted with your purchase!

Blender Market’s Essential Game Modding Toolkit Software Bundle

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