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Source: The Verge AFMF is a frame-generation technology similar to Nvidia’s DLSS Frame Generation, but operates on the driver-level instead of game-specific integration. The second-gen AFMF update can be enabled in OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX 11, or DirectX 12 games — meaning fps can now be improved in titles that don’t support FSR and DLSS —…

Source: The Verge Target is introducing a new line of sneakers with a clever design that allows them to grow alongside the wearer, extending how long they can be worn before they’re too small. The ÜNOS by Sz shoes (which is short for (“U Need One Size”) are available in kids sizes for $34.99, and…

Source: The Verge Last night, Gunn — who recently wrapped filming on his upcoming Superman reboot starring David Corenswet — took to his X account to announce that DC Studios is partnering with newly-founded, New Orleans-based studio Swaybox to produce Dynamic Duo. The animated film, penned by Matthew Aldrich (Coco, Lightyear) and directed by Swaybox…

Source: The Verge After two straight quarters of declines, Tesla’s vehicle sales are finally on the upswing. Tesla reported producing 469,796 vehicles over the three-month period that ended in September, a 9.1 percent increase compared to the third quarter of 2023. The company also reported delivering 462,890 vehicles to customers during Q3 of 2024, a 6.3…

Source: The Verge Smart home security company Ring announced today that it’s bringing 24/7 continuous video recording (CVR) to its smart security cameras. This will allow a camera to record continuously rather than just when it detects motion, which is how Ring’s cameras and video doorbells currently operate.  The new 24/7 recording capability is part…

Source: The Verge Microsoft is releasing a new version of Office this week, designed for people that don’t want to subscribe to Microsoft 365. The standalone Microsoft Office 2024 release is now available for both consumers and small businesses, and includes locked-in-time versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook across both Mac and PC….

Source: The Verge The racist rumors about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio came up once again at tonight’s vice presidential debate between Governor Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance (R-OH).  “Governor Walz brought up the community of Springfield, and he’s very worried about the things that I’ve said,” Vance said after his opponent criticized him…

Source: The Verge A question about whether Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) would challenge the 2024 election results quickly devolved into a fight about censorship and Big Tech during the debate with Democratic candidate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN). “You have said you would not have certified the last presidential election, and would…