Chapter 7 of The Last of Us will tell the origin of Ellie and her relationship with Riley. When can we see it on HBO Max?
The Last of Us continues to move forward as the most successful series of the year on HBO Max. After a sixth episode in which we saw Joel’s more sensitive side and got to know Bill, his little brother, up close, the story stopped in a big cliffhanger in which it was unclear what the future of Pedro Pascal‘s character would be.
However, far from telling us more about Joel and Ellie’s eternal journey, the seventh chapter will serve to tell the past of Bella Ramsey‘s character. The fiction will tell what happened in the DLC The Last of Us: Left Behind, in which we got to know Ellie’s past much better.
In this DLC we could see her relationship with Riley, a character who confirmed that Ellie is a lesbian. In addition, it also served to better understand the motivations and origins of this young woman. Instead of leaving it for the end of the season, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman have seen fit to place it in the seventh chapter so that we understand it better before moving forward in the story.
When is episode 7 of The Last of Us released?
The seventh episode of The Last of Uswill premiere in the early hours of Sunday morning to Monday, February 27, 2023. At 03:00h in the morning (according to Spanish time) it will be launched on HBO Max simultaneously around the world.
Why should you unsubscribe from Netflix and subscribe to Apple TV+? We leave you with some of the most prominent reasons.
The war of the streaming platforms is reaching its peak, and at this moment it is up to the public to decide. When there were only Netflix and HBO (and if you hurry Amazon Prime Video) it was easy to have it all, because in the end the economic outlay was not so high. But with so much on offer nowadays, it’s time to decide for the best.
As a summary, in addition to those already mentioned, the Spanish catalog includes other platforms such as Disney+, Filmin, Movistar+, AtresPlayer Premium and the new SkyShowtime. But there is also an international platform that is gradually gaining ground among the main ones and could be the key to the future of streaming: Apple TV+.
Why unsubscribe from Netflix?
Before signing up for a platform, it is usual for the user to stop belonging to another one. There will be those who are so fond of movies and movies that they want them all, but for the common mortals, time does not allow us to do so much. Therefore, it would be necessary to think about which one to discard before subscribing to another one. And in this case the answer seems obvious: Netflix.
There are already many who have shared, in recent weeks, the hashtag #AdiósNetflix on social networks. The reason is very clear: it has blocked the ability to share accounts. While on any other platform you can still give your password to friends and family, and thus together see the entire catalog, in the case of Netflix everything has changed.
The VOD service announced a few months ago that it would begin to apply restrictions for people sharing their accounts, and this policy has already begun to be implemented in several countries, including Spain. Now, if you want to share an account with someone, you have to have one of the two more expensive packs and, in addition, pay an extra six euros per month. As a result, many are deciding to give up Netflix.
This may lead to the condemnation of the platform. Its shares as a company have already fallen, and in Spain up to 61% of all Netflix users shared an account, so there may be a massive drop in its users. If this happens, it could enter a crisis never seen before for the company led by Ted Sarandos.
In addition, there are several other reasons that may be lowering the platform’s reputation. The first of these is the decline in the quality of its series. And for proof, the latest controversy that has arisen recently. Jaime Vaca, showrunner of Elite seasons 4, 5,6 and 7, posted a tweet in which he openly criticized the pace of The Last of Us:
El título “The Last of Us” se refiere a los que aguantéis viéndola
Quickly, he began to be showered with criticism of all kinds. Evidently, he was messing with the best series of the year, from HBO Max, according to many critics. But the public also took the opportunity to denounce the poor quality of the series he directs, which according to many makes Netflix look like the height of bitumen and is sold to a teenage audience that should not represent its majority.
This controversy has been the icing on a cake that had been brewing for some time. Not only for Elite but for many other series and movies that Netflix has been releasing over the years, and that has left the prestige of the platform on the floor.
In addition to this, there are the multiple cancellations that Netflix has been making in its series for years. From Sense8 to Cowboy Bebop through The Midnight Club, there are many series that the platform has canceled despite having a devoted audience.
But the biggest reason why many are considering leaving Netflix is because of its price. It is the most expensive international VOD platform. With what its Premium version costs (which now only one person can have) you can pay for Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Disney Plus. Therefore, it seems the right time to look at other alternatives.
Apple TV+: the new Netflix?
Beyond the competitors that have been playing the streaming battle against Netflix for years, the Apple TV+ platform seems to be one of the juiciest alternatives for subscribers. Although it started off rather humbly, it has been gaining momentum and has a tone quite similar to that of Netflix.
One of the most obvious reasons for the quality of Apple TV+ is in its catalog. The platform has several very interesting original productions. The most striking of them all is Ted Lasso. The series starring Jason Sudeikis will soon reach its Third Season, and has become one of the most interesting American hits of recent years.
The sitcom follows the story of Ted Lasso, an American soccer coach who switches to traditional soccer when he is hired in the Premier League. In the last two seasons, the protagonist has charmed everyone with his charisma and good humor, and it seems that he will continue to do so in the future.
But this is only the tip ofthe iceberg of a very interesting platform. Apple TV+ has other fictions that make it stand out from the rest of the platforms, such as Servant, Apariencias, La serpiente de Essex, Slow Horses or Para toda la humanidad.
The series are also reminiscent of Netflix’s first big hits, when the platform attracted attention for being the creator of House of Cards, Black Mirror (even though it bought it) or Stranger Things. That’s why many Netflix subscribers could end up landing on Apple TV+.
Not content to stop there, Apple TV+ is also taking over many events. It has already collaborated with the Superbowl, will broadcast Eurovision internationally and is negotiating NBA rights. So, the plans are for the long term and are here to stay.
Why is a spin-off on Disney+ not possible? James Cameron explains it, although he leaves the door open to Artificial Intelligence
Disney Plus continues to expand its catalog through the different licenses it has. Marvel Studios series, new Star Wars spin-offs, Disney live actions coming directly to the platform… there are many proposals based on his universe that are arriving to delight the spectators.
However, there is one of its most recognizable brands that does not seem to be going the way of the rest: Avatar. The saga created by James Cameron has proven that it is still very powerful thanks to its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, which has managed to do an incredible box office. But, unfortunately, it doesn’t look like we’re going to see any spin-offs from its universe.
Why is a Disney+ spin-off not possible?
In a recent interview for the Los Angeles Times, the director of Titanic was asked about making Avatar spin-offs, as is happening with the other Disney licenses. However, his answer could not have been more concise:
“Right now, it doesn’t make economic sense to move any of our main characters to television. But the cost of these things will progressively come down as we introduce deep machine learning into processes and make them more automated. Ask me in five years.”
This is not the first time Cameron has addressed this issue. In Comicbook.com, the director already explained why he thought it was a bad idea: “As far as Avatar spin-offs go, the problem is that the characters are photorealistic CG and don’t yet fit the TV model.”
Avatar made by Artificial Intelligence?
Even so, Cameron is not closed to expanding his universe in the future. But, yes, something fascinating has to happen for us to end up seeing spin-offs for Disney Plus of Avatar:
“Now, maybe ten years from now, if we inject enough machine, deep learning and AI into the process, it might be possible to collapse down from a one-year timeline to make a shot, down closer to real time. I don’t know if we’ll get to real time, but I think we could get close enough to make television, but it won’t be for at least five years, maybe ten. But if Avatar becomes a universe, if it becomes a persistent world for people and the desire is there, yes. I can imagine it.”
While Artificial Intelligence continues to advance by leaps and bounds and we dream of a future in which we can have spin-offs of whatever we want, Cameron remains focused on bringing the expected Avatar 3, still without an official title, and the rest of the sequels in progress.
New iPhone, new colors. An anonymous source assures that we will see new shades of red, pink and blue in the next Apple terminals.
With each iteration of the iPhone, Apple changes the colors available, often introducing a special one or a new set that differentiate the new iPhones from the older models. With the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple introduced a dark purple, while the standard iPhone 14 came in purple.
As expected, Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 and 15 Pro will also come in unique colors. An anonymous source has told 9to5Mac that Apple has reportedly introduced a new shade of burgundy-like red for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The hex code for the color is #410D0D, described as a “dark sienna.”
On the other hand, standard iPhone 15 models could be available in new colors such as dark pink and bright light blue. The pink shade (hexadecimal color code #CE3C6C) would be a more intense color, described as “telemagenta”. The blue (hexadecimal color code #4DB1E2) is described as “picton blue”.
New red for PRODUCT(RED) editions?
It is expected that the new dark red shade that Apple might have planned for the iPhone 15 Pro will be the one carried by the (PRODUCT)RED devices. Along with this color, we will most likely see the usual shades closer to silver/gold and space gray. Another of the most repeated rumors is that the iPhone 15s could have more color options, including colors similar to red, black and white.
Apple would offer the “burgundy” shade for the rumored titanium finish of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. So far, Apple has released titanium Apple Watch models but in silver tones. If the rumors end up becoming reality, the red anodizing would be a whole new bet.
However, we can’t claim victory just yet: according to 9to5Mac’s source, information on color options is “still early” and “could change” as fall approaches.
Apple plans the devices well in advance of their launch, so it is likely that the final designs will be finalized in the not too distant future. The colors of the iPhone have always been a very important part of these and Apple has used it on more than one occasion as a marketing gimmick (as happened with the lilac color of the iPhone 13).
During the event held in the city of Barcelona between February 27 and March 2, the heavyweights of the technology industry will meet to show the new market trends.
One word is enough to define what the Mobile World Congress 2023 will bring: “telecommunications”. During the event held in the city of Barcelona between February 27 and March 2, the heavyweights of the technology industry will gather to showcase new market trends.
The truth is that MWC was never a trade show dedicated to everyday technologies, but the participation of large smartphone manufacturers made it a good launching pad for these devices. On the other hand, CES (held in January) is the place where all the other categories, (home automation, robotics, automotive, wearables, etc) have their moment to shine.
Much has changed since 2019, the last year in which the event was held before the arrival of the pandemic. MWC returned in 2021, but 4 months later than its usual date and with reduced capacity due to restrictions. The show showed signs of “normalcy” again in 2022 and 60,000 people attended, not a bad number but a far cry from the 109,000 in 2019.
However, the truth is that the mobile industry already had many problems before the pandemic. The arrival of 5G was a necessary leap forward in improving connection speeds, but the current trend also shows that people are no longer buying phones as they used to.
Inflation and price increases have affected all sectors and smartphones have been no less affected. To this we have to add that technology has improved by leaps and bounds and innovation year after year is conspicuous by its absence. For example, situations like Apple‘s iPhone 14 (they had the same processor as the iPhone 13) would have been unthinkable years ago. However, this year we will be able to see more interesting things.
Mobile World Congress 2019, by Kaspersky
Dates of conferences and presentations
The slogan of this edition is “Velocity, Unleashing Tomorrow’s techonlogy today”, which seems to be a statement of intent. Just this Saturday, HMD made public the latest news from Nokia. Today, it was the turn of Xiaomi, which presented the new Xiaomi 13 along with the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro smartwatch.
Xiaomi 13
On Monday, February 27, we will see Honor‘s new devices, the Magic 5 and MagicVS, as well as Kaspersky‘s advances in cybersecurity with its Cyber Immunity ecosystem. We cannot forget TLC either, which presented the TCL 40 Series, smartphones that the brand already echoed during CES 2023.
On Tuesday, February 28, Nokia itself will hold a keynote presented by Pekka Lundmark, CEO of the company and will talk about “The Exponential Potential of Networks”. Realme will also announce the powerful Realme GT3, as well as ZTE with its Nubia Pad 3D. Finally, on March 1 we will have Sony showing the latest of its famous Bravia XR TV range.
Realme GT3
Which brands will have a booth?
Of course, not everything will be presentations and conferences. Many companies set up their own stands, where they present their latest devices and advances so that attendees can try them out for themselves. Oppo has decided to go for virtual reality and will attend with Oppo Air Glass 2, which was announced last December. On the other hand, OnePlus has announced that it will bring to the fair the OnePlus 11 Concept, its new flagship.
Bullit Group will also be present with its new products for satellite communication. Moving on to the telecommunications companies, Vodafone will be doing 19 different demonstrations focused on the ecological transition. Among these demonstrations are the Extreme E SUV and a drone that is capable of “flying in the metaverse”. A new construction site cone with built-in geolocation technology (developed together with the Erum Group) will also be on display.
For its part, Telefónica will show its vision on smart agriculture, the conversion of networks into interoperable platforms, the metaverse and what is becoming Industry 4.0.
Immersive Now users will be able to visit a virtual version of the Orange stand and access the demos from there. In addition, they will also be able to access the 360 camera that is placed in the fairgrounds and that will broadcast live everything we see during the MWC these days. Immersive Now is an immersive entertainment platform developed by Orange and with which you can enjoy events in 360°.
Cellnex Telecom will also show “Augmented TowerCo“, its comprehensive model for managing telecommunications towers. Today, these infrastructures must support one of the main pillars of modern society, network connectivity.
Carnival has come to an end. With the end of this festival comes the time to summarize what has been the same. And yes, we have had a clear protagonist above the rest: the song that Shakira dedicated to Gerard Piqué. We are not talking about the new one with Karol G, but the previous one with the Bizarrap session.
The song in particular is already the second most listened to song in the history of the Argentine producer, even though it has only been with us for a month and a half. Given such fame, it was logical to think that we were going to have Shakira and Piqué in our soup, even at carnivals.
It has been, by far, the costume of choice for thousands of people around the world. The idea behind it was as easy and simple as recreating the outfit that Shakira has in the video clip. Piqué’s, on the other hand, with the shirt of the Barcelona Football Club. The best of all is that not only have been costumes, but also huge floats with the song at full volume. This first one, for example, even simulating that the Colombian artist is being chased by the press.
La ruptura de Piqué y Shakira sigue dando de que hablar.
Muestra de ello es el desfile de carnaval del municipio de A Pobra do Brollón (Lugo). No le ha faltado detalles: un Twingo, Clara Chía, técnicos de Hacienda y una bruja muy parecida a la que Shakira colocó en su casa ? pic.twitter.com/1se8oeTM1j
Faces like Jack Krauser or Luis Sera can be seen in the new trailer for Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Just 48 hours ago we had the opportunity to see the new Resident Evil 4 Remake trailer. Beyond the expectation generated by Capcom’s game, the most fun of this new video is that in the footage we can see very familiar faces from the original game, but now with the new look given thanks to the RE Engine (the graphics engine with which they are all being made).
Perhaps the most unique case is that of Jack Krauser. The former special forces soldier appears in this new trailer in all his splendor. We’re not going to deny it: he looks amazing and recovers that feeling of a giant, of a built-in closet, which he already has in the original. Of course, adapted to the new times, although with a “redesign” where the most characteristic lines of the character have been maintained, such as the red beret, the knee pads or even the gauntlets. It looks very good.
Another one that also makes an appearance, but of which we had already seen something -although not so much-, is our beloved Luis Sera. This enigmatic character in the original game has undergone a major redesign. We are not only talking about the main shirt he wears, but also about his imprint, his face. In this remake he appears more emaciated, probably because of everything he suffered -and lived- in his relationship with The Plagues and his infection. In fact, although we are very fond of the original design, we will not deny that this new one has a better reflection of what Luis should be according to his synopsis. And to all this we must add locations that are very familiar to anyone who has played the base title.
Resident Evil 4 Remake will be available on March 24 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox X Series | S and PC. The Xbox One version is missing, of which there are only rumors about its availability in the near future (in case it comes out, in Softonic we will report about it).
Make sure your tax documents are secure and ready with Acrobat tools!
It’s almost that time again when financial years end and tax preparation kicks into full gear. No matter if you’re a small, medium, or large business, keeping track of all your invoices and other financial documents can be a hassle. Thankfully, Acrobat has several tools that can help you with your taxes.
With Adobe moving beyond simple PDF creation and editing, it’s helping businesses by making so many of their tasks easier. Let’s take a quick look at which Acrobat tools are available for tax preparation, helping you organize, share, and protect your files.
Are you worried that you may lose your till slips or small tax documents? Acrobat has a mobile app that you can download for your phone or tablet. Once you have it installed, you simply tap on the scan button and take a photo of the paper.
The app will quickly save and upload the record to your saved cloud account. From there, you will be able to access the files at any time. It’s a quick and easy way to make sure you never spend hours hunting for those tiny slips again.
Edit your Tax PDF documents with Acrobat in your browser
Whether you use the mobile app or your PC to upload your tax files, there’s an easy way to access and edit PDF documents. Acrobat is available as a Chrome extension, letting you work on your invoices directly in your browser.
Not only can you use the records for tax purposes, but the browser extension also lets you sign forms. Now, you don’t need to worry about duplications or copied files when you have the original signed documents saved to the cloud.
Organize your Tax Documents in one place
So, you’ve taken photos of the tax documents with your phone, you’ve uploaded them from your PC, and you’ve used the extension to edit PDFs. Your Acrobat cloud space looks like chaos, but it doesn’t have to be that way. One of the tools that will help you with tax preparation is the ability to organize your files.
You can create folders and subfolders as you please. With the power to name folders and rearrange them, you’ll know exactly which PDF documents are where. Plus, you can still work on them anytime or make duplicates to place in different locations. The choice is yours.
Sharing and File Security
As a business or individual, there will come a time when you may need to share some of your financial documents. It may be to seek approval or receive a signature. While Acrobat lets you share PDFs with ease, you’ll want to make sure that only the responsible recipient receives the required files.
Fortunately, Acrobat lets you set a password for your tax documents, no matter which platform you use. It’s as easy as going into the file settings and selecting “Set Password.” Just remember to give the recipient the details; otherwise, they won’t be able to open the PDF.
Are you ready for the Tax Season?
It’s a crazy time of the year, with everyone preparing for the tax season and getting all their documents in order. Don’t make it harder on yourself than it needs to be. You have the Acrobat tools at hand to make this the easiest accounting exercise you’ve ever had.
Take security and organization under control by ensuring you send your files to the cloud to edit and record them for when you need to access them again!
According to TechCrunch, Spotify is testing a new feature that allows you to restrict access to a playlist using an NFT.
Spotify continues to introduce new features making use of the latest technologies. In addition to announcing an AI-powered music recommendation feature, known as “DJ”, just this week we learned about a new NFT-based feature. Back in May 2022, it became known that Spotify was conducting several tests with this type of digital asset.
According to TechCrunch, Spotify is reportedly testing playlists that would be unlocked in certain countries using NFTs. Kingship, a metaverse group owned by Universal Music Group, this week released a playlist that can only be accessed using an NFT card.
As many may imagine, this process is not simple, and requires going through a series of steps to link the Spotify account with a cryptocurrency wallet, such as Metamask, Zerion, Rainbow or Trust Wallet, for the sole purpose of authenticating the NFT that would unlock this special playlist.
At the moment, this feature is exclusive to people living in Australia, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. In addition, only Android users can make use of it, due to Apple’s strict regulations with the apps published in its App Store, which restrict the implementation of NFT features.
In addition to Kingship, other metaverse and cryptocurrency communities such as Overlord, Fluf and Kevin Rose’s Moonbirds are also making use of this feature and creating playlists that can only be unlocked by NFT owners.
Spotify confirmed to the TechCrunch portal that this is one of the many tests being conducted by the music streaming platform, and that at the moment it is an exclusive feature for Spotify Premium users.
“At Spotify, we routinely conduct a number of tests in an effort to improve our user experience. Some of these end up paving the way for our broader user experience and others just serve as important learnings. We have no further news to share about future plans at this time,” Spotify stated.
Google has announced that its Google One subscription service will include the Magic Eraser tool, which allows you to remove unwanted elements in photos.
One good news and one… not so good. The first: Magic Eraser, the popular Google Pixel editing tool that lets you remove unwanted elements from photos is coming to Android and iOS. Good, right? The bad news is that it will cost you money.
As announced by Google on its blog, Magic Eraser will be part of the benefits of Google One, its subscription service. In addition to using this editing tool, Google One subscribers will also be able to access other features for editing images and videos, including various collage styles and a new HDR video effect.
At the time, Google One was a subscription service that allowed you to pay to expand the storage capacity in your Google account, in order to save more documents, images or emails, for example. Little by little, Google One has added a multitude of useful features, such as a VPN, longer video calls in GoogleMeet or premium functions in Google Photos (including Magic Eraser).
Magic Eraser was a utility exclusive to Google Pixel 6 and 7 phones, but now it will be available to all Google One subscribers, both on Android and iOS. The tool differs from other third-party apps in that it is included in the main Photos app on the mobile device, so it saves a great deal of time for users who just want to remove a person in the background of a group photo with friends, for example.
Another of the added tools, the HDR video effect, would help us to balance dark foregrounds in videos with brighter backgrounds, or the other way around. In addition, new styles are included in the Google Photos collage editor, as well as the ability to apply a style to a single photo in the collage.
A tool that works thanks to AI and that we could see in the future implemented in Bard, Google’s new artificial intelligence. If you are interested in knowing more about this AI, do not miss our article where we explain how you can try it.
